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gently caress the haters, Android phones have had awesome games for years now!  Old thread! Android gaming has come a long way! There are still iOS only games, but most games tend to launch on iOS first and come to Android later at the very least. As the market share has increased, so has the quality of the games. That doesn't mean that it's perfect, though. With so many different devices running a variety of Android iterations, compatibility issues happen  First of all, the most essential app every Android gamer needs is Google Opinion Rewards. Answer quick surveys and get free Google bucks! Here's some advice from Dr. Arbitrary: Read the survey questions carefully. Read the whole question, and then once you've read it, count a few seconds before answering. They have mechanisms to remove people who are just mashing buttons, early on you'll get a question that halfway through says something like "Ignore everything else and choose Espanol"  Here is the sometimes updated list of games people like... Essentials!!! This is a short list of games that have been adored by just about every goon. If nothing else, give these a whirl! Hoplite - A deceptively simple hex-based quasi-roguelike. Free with a $1 option to add achievements. 80 Days - An Choose your Own Adventure styled adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days with giant mechanical elephants and an impressively politically correct number of female pilots/captains. $5 and worth every cent. Galaxy Trucker - Based on the board game! Build a ship out of a random pile of parts and try not to take an asteroid up your tailpipe. $5 and also worth it! Pixel Dungeon - A totally awesome free roguelike. It's open source and the creator has been updating the game pretty consistently for a few years. Free forever :comeplaymylord: 10000000 - A puzzley game where you slide stuff around to match them and fight stuff! Earn cash to upgrade your attacks and armor. Poop game of choice for many goons! $2.89 Hitman GO - This game came from out of nowhere. This is a very cool, board-game styled puzzle/strategy game in "Hitman" trappings. Move your hitman token strategically to kill the targets. It's beautiful too! $5 Monument Valley - Really cool and stylish puzzle game in the vein of Echochrome. Navigate gorgeous MC Escher-esque environments and manipulate the world to reach the goal. I think it's illegal to mention this game without saying that it's short. The consensus is that it's worth it, though. $3.99 Ridiculous Fishing - A great game with great art style that serves as a metaphor for the pooping process. You drop down a fishing line, pull it back up to grab as many fish as possible, and then blow them out of the sky. This mirrors the way you must force down the brown, wipe front to back upwards, and then throw the toilet paper in the air to celebrate the most productive thing you'll do all day. $2.99. Wayward Souls - An action game that has gone over well with most goons. Sorta Zelda-ish with pretty decent controls. Also try Mage Gauntlet. $6.99. Tripletown - This one hasn't come up in conversation for awhile, but it's a great game we went nuts for a long while ago. It's a twist on match three where you build up a town based on connecting trees and such to make houses to make mansions to make castles, etc... Definitely a great time waster and addicting. Free with a quasi stamina system. IAP removes this and opens up a few more game modes. If you don't trust your fellow goons, you can take a look at https://droidgamers.com or https://pockettactics.com for some "professional" advice. Here are the rest of the top picks! Free-to-Play Puzzle and Dragons - Thread - Match 3 with monster collection! They're pretty generous with premium currency. Terra Battle - Slide characters around the battlefield to surround enemies and attack. Pretty unique mechanic and good production value Heavenstrike Rivals - Pretty strategy game with class-based troop combat. Pretty good, but the premium characters are crazy overpowered. Final Fantasy Record Keepers - Thread - If you like Final Fantasy, you'll love this! If you don't like Final Fantasy, you're an rear end in a top hat. Great music! Metal Slug Defense - Like Battle Cats Battle Cats - Like Metal Slug Defense Heroes Charge - Thread - Collect troops and fight stuff! Pocket Knights - Thread - Collect troops and fight stuff! Simulation Anything Kairosoft - Pick a flavor and go with it. Fiz Strategy! Hoplite Auro Great Little/Big War Game Puzzley Stuff! ZZSunset Tetris (a solid version) Drop7 (A good game from Zynga? Me-ow!) Triple Town Platformers! Badland Limbo Shadow Blade Leo's Fortune PC and Console Ports! X-Com Enemy Unknown Shadowrun/Dragonfall Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 Icewind Dale Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, San Andreas, Chinatown Wars Game of Thrones (Telltale) Interactive Fiction! Sorcery 1, 2, 3 80 Days (maybe the only game goons agree is spectacular) Lone Wolf Saga (not the new one) Traditional Puzzle Games! Shortyz (Crossword Puzzles) Hungry Cat Picross Sports! Madden Mobile Flappy Golf Motorsport Manager Table Tennis Touch NBA Jam Ski Safari Pako RPG Quest Keeper Final Fantasy 1, 4, 5, 6, Dimensions The World Ends With You Mage Gauntlet Wayward Souls Pixel Dungeon Chaos Rings + sequel Digital Nerd Card Games! Hearthstone Scrolls Calculords Digital Versions of Nerd Board/Card Games! San Juan Ticket to Ride Carcassone Galaxy Trucker Elder Sign Star Realms Ascension Summoner Wars (not Summoners War, duh) Arcade Action! One Finger Death Punch Super Hexxagon Crossy Road Organ Trail (yup, like Oregon Trail, but with more zombie shooting) Punch Quest! ZZSunset Tetris (A pretty good Tetris) Tap Titans Idle Oil Tycoon Pocket Trains Pocket Planes Tiny Tower Emulators! Drastic - DS Emulator. $8, but it's INCREDIBLE and runs better than PC emulators RetroArch - Emulates almost everything, though it's a bit wonky and the GUI is pretty poo poo. Robert Broglia's Emulators - You pay for quality on these ones, but people swear by them. Definitely more user-friendly than Retroarch. Random Crap! Mr. AAaah! - A cross between Pilotwings and swinging into a hole. Somebody fucked around with this message at 20:01 on Mar 27, 2023 |
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Pyroxene Stigma posted:I haven't uninstalled Organ Trail from my phone since I got it in a Humble Bundle. I'll update the OP later tonight. The more the merrier. I'll put in some stuff about controllers too.
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Apr 4, 2015 23:28
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Man, I hosed up for sure. This is a great reminder of how many badass games there are on Android.
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Apr 5, 2015 18:46
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MPLS to NOLA posted:I wouldn't say I 'missed' it, you lowercase auspol reprobate, I'm agitated because someone crammed f2p nonsense on an otherwise good frame ! Isn't the only IAP an unlock to go past level 15? That seems reasonable. I think that would be a decent trend. That essentially reverts to a shareware model.
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Apr 12, 2015 23:55
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Chinook posted:Hitman GO is 99 cents. This is one of our awesome super featured everyone likes it games. If you have $0.99, BUY IT! If you don't, drive by a Subway a few times. Edit: I'll be updating the OP soon. I'm going to shoot for weekly updates, but my 9 month old is being a real prick these days.
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Apr 16, 2015 17:29
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The first episode of the Game of Thrones Telltale game is free on Amazon. 25% off the season pass, too.
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Apr 17, 2015 03:32
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Jorath posted:Game of Thrones has great production values. Plus it's loving Game Of Thrones. A+, would get for free from Amazon again. I went ahead and spent the $15 bucks for the season pass. The quicktime events are a bit of a chore at times, but the story seems solid and it's a "your choices matter" sort of thing. They even go out of the way to flash stuff like "Lord Forrester will remember that" at the top of the screen when you make a choice.
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Apr 17, 2015 12:32
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Lutha Mahtin posted:Hey kutku would you consider adding some kind of "there are no good simcity or civ clones on Android" note to your OP? If so, make sure you put lots of obnoxious smileys around it Done and done. I also updated and added a few more games here and there as well as links to droidgamers and pockettactics. If there's something I missed that you're dying to get in the OP, let me know.
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Apr 17, 2015 15:38
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mrkillboy posted:Out of nowhere Square Enix have put out a new, non-Final Fantasy RPG called Masters of the Masks on the Play Store. It looks like it plays like a turn-based Battleheart. It's actually a standard sort of ATB classic Final Fantasy system for the combat. The rest of it is ridiculously bonkers weird systems with masks and combining and spinning loving wheels and gold coins and silver coins and holy gently caress this could be my life now or it will be off my phone in 15 minutes who can tell?
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Apr 18, 2015 01:33
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1337kutkufan6969 posted:It's actually a standard sort of ATB classic Final Fantasy system for the combat. The rest of it is ridiculously bonkers weird systems with masks and combining and spinning loving wheels and gold coins and silver coins and holy gently caress this could be my life now or it will be off my phone in 15 minutes who can tell? I uninstalled. The art style doesn't appeal to me and Record Keeper has characters I already care about with a similar battle system. This Mask game has really convoluted systems at play and has the lovely "wait an hour for this to complete or pay money" AND the tired enemy weakness wheel that all of these games do. There are too many f2p games that are pretty good at this point. Its kinda crazy at this point to throw another one out there that doesn't really do anything new.
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Apr 18, 2015 16:22
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Elblanco posted:It's pretty much the best mtg game. 1998 Duels of the Plainswalkers 
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Apr 19, 2015 18:03
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Eonwe posted:are there any simcity, final fantasy tactics or civ clones on android Yup. There's a whole category for them in the Play store.
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Apr 23, 2015 23:27
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gromdul posted:You can look at your reward history. No "about" required! I was pissed and jealous until I checked and I've gotten $31 altogether since November 2013.
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Apr 25, 2015 00:41
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Does anyone in the Sproggiwood beta know when they're planning to launch? I have to remember to save my Google bucks for that one.
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Apr 28, 2015 02:59
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Gyre posted:What are some good turn-based RPGs that aren't remakes or rogue-likes? I'm okay with perma-death, but I enjoy my random dungeons on PC instead. Kemco games has some decent jrpg, but I have to admit I never saw any of them all the way through. Don't laugh, but I spent a lot of time with Adventure Bar Story. Very Japanese, but the rpg stuff is solid. The main conceit is that you're collecting ingredients for your restaurant. It's a bit like Recittear if you've heard of that.
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May 2, 2015 18:51
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Holy poo poo. I was looking for stuff to spend the paltry 129 coins I have left and stumbled upon this developer who has clearly found the secret to success. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_mobile-apps?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=T-Bull%20Sp.%20z%20o.o.&node=2350149011 I think their next game in development is Call of Destined Titan: Pursuit of Dead Effect
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May 7, 2015 23:29
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New city builder on the Play store! City 2048
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May 10, 2015 19:33
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Hopefully last Pocket Miner 2 post...? I just wanted to check in to say it's definitely worth it to put in everyone's friend code... It looks like you only get the bonus stuff for inviting people, but you actually get the bonus stuff based on the friends you've added. I've got a poo poo ton of cash to spend now.
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May 11, 2015 12:11
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New Leaf posted:So, another question- at the end of the map, there's some kind of "depth" leaderboard. How are people getting twice as deep on the same map as me if the chests are at a preset depth? I don't understand.. Maybe I'm missing something crucial. Once you've beaten a zone, you can go back to it for an infinity mode. As you upgrade your hammer, you can go back and destroy your previous records from earlier levels.
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May 11, 2015 14:28
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mrkillboy posted:There's a new Mobile Humble Bundle out, this time consisting entirely of hidden object games by developer Artifex Mundi. The games this round are: Finally! A Humble Bundle I can loving resist! Speaking of Humble Bundle games, it's not in a bundle anymore but Blek is really loving cool. It's a puzzle game where you draw a squiggle that will continue to repeat around the screen. You have to avoid black spots and touch the colored dots. That's a lovely description... Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GatTHt8SUiA
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May 19, 2015 02:26
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Mr. Owl posted:Carcassonne meets Space Team. Wow... This is just about right.
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May 20, 2015 21:37
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Oh poo poo, rogue-like throw down. Sproggiwood comes out then too, also for 10bux
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May 23, 2015 11:59
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New Leaf posted:So let's say I'm only willing to pay for one. Sproggiwood? That's a really loving tough one. Flip a coin and plan to get back to the other one later. TLDR: Both are great, Sproggi is a great poop game, DD is a great laying in bed game. Sproggi is more of a slimmed down traditional roguelike whereas Desktop Dungeon is essentially a puzzle game with rogue-like inspiration. I think Sproggi is a better poop game. Desktop Dungeons can be really brutally challenging. You really need to focus on a full strategy for each time you hit a dungeon. Part of what the initial "marketing" was for Desktop Dungeons was that it was bite sized, but it's really only a quick/easy game of you want to lose. You have to think about who to attack, what order to take out the enemies, and how to exploit your abilities to maximize your xp generation. It can be a serious mental workout. Sproggi is also a tough game, but it's much simpler in that you don't need to agonize over just about every move. You've got a really specific toolset for each character, so you really only need to think about which ability to use in each situation. It's more forgiving about making mistakes and I'd say that it's overall much more "fun". They're both great games. 
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May 23, 2015 15:36
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foutre posted:I definitely like Sproggiwood's visual style more, but which one of the two did goons say was more tactical? Desktop Dungeons is more tactical, while Sproggiwood is more of a traditional roguelike that has been streamlined.
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May 28, 2015 14:01
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No offense to the creator, but the village doesn't actually have any practical "city building" aspects. There is more than enough game without it, but the village stuff seems a little half-baked (sorry Brian!).
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May 28, 2015 14:26
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Meatwave posted:Hey is there an android game about developing a civilization where I can build a nice simulated city in which to kill myself using fantasy tactics? Try Game of War: Fire Age.
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May 28, 2015 18:48
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Some Zero posted:Jesus desktop dungeons is hard... Or I'm bad at video games XP is everything. You should always fight enemies at least a level above you for the XP boost. The game is designed around this mechanic. Also, check spells to see if they award extra XP and figure out how to exploit them to help farm XP. You'll never get your characters to level 10 just trading blows with enemies at your level.
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Jun 1, 2015 08:21
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So, if you weren't super crazy about 10000000000000, is it worth it to try the new one? It looks like kind of the same thing.
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Jun 5, 2015 23:00
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With the release of FFT, I clearly need to update the smarmy warning in the OP. Is there anything else I should throw in while I've got it open?
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Jun 7, 2015 13:21
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Doctor Goon posted:Does anyone know how FFT would run on a LG G3? I really want to get this, but something tells me that this is the kind of game designed for tablets that would run like poo poo and be near unreadable on a phone I want to pick it up for my G3, but I haven't had a chance yet. The screen size should be perfect since it's at least as big as the psp screen with much better resolution too. Plus, since it's turn based, the controls should be mostly forgiving of you make errors. I'm excited to grab it. I personally won't mind faster animations since it will keep the pace up.
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Jun 7, 2015 14:15
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Super Space Jam 64 posted:I've noticed that there are a number of Dragon Quest games on the play store, notably DQ IV, V, and VIII. Can anyone comment on the quality of these? I saw a virtual control stick in one of the VIII screenshots which was a bit offputting but I guess that's what I should expect with console ports. If I remember, VIII is hosed up with a lovely frame rate and it runs in portrait for some reason. I actually like games that will run in portrait, but it seems hosed up if the game isn't built for it.
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Jun 7, 2015 22:22
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asterioth posted:https://www.humblebundle.com/mobile Type Rider and iPollute are worth a buck.
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Jun 23, 2015 12:10
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So, I was looking for an old card-based RPG system that I used to play with one of my friends, and my Google search brought this up, which I will be playing as soon as I'm able. Dragon Storm is an action-RPG adventure, leaving to find the evil Dark Lord for loose from the seal. One of the monsters in the fast hand-eye coordination, both removal and see if that helps grow the character. or try to battle with the guardian spirits involved. Items acquired from dungeons and cards are a great help in battle. Goblins are coming destination in town is just the beginning. The future will have a new monster stand in your way. The best fighter is defeated the Dark Lord. [Features] -the weakest warrior becomes the greatest. -endless dungeon global leaderboard competition with friends all over the world. -various characters, numerous items to upgrade. -expedition will bring you precious items. -various reward for various dungeon difficulty. -rich in-game cut-scenes and cool and fun epilogue. -unlocks auto-play options when clear stage missions. Dragon Storm
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Jun 25, 2015 00:00
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MPLS to NOLA posted:I keep playing arena which is kind of fun but way too easy if you pick strong troops. In the spirit of service I made a goon guild. It's called 'Gem boys', and my invite code is 'Truck' I refreshed about 8 times until I found it. They didn't ask for your code... I'm going to gem like mad before bed, YOU'LL SEE! YOU'LL ALL SEE! In as Uggo.
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Jun 28, 2015 01:10
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Cryohazard posted:Khedar (far east) has a pretty noble dude there who just wants to stop people getting murdered by the undead. Anyone get to the Goblin kingdom yet? For some reason I love my little goblin team, but I want their banner buff...
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Jun 29, 2015 19:43
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hooah posted:If I didn't like LoL, should I bother checking out Vainglory? Probably not. I have to say, I do like Vainglory, but mobile is a lovely place for it. I was trying to play before bed and I kept nodding off... Not a great tactic.
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Jul 4, 2015 14:59
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So Merchant. First of all gently caress you for mentioning it, because it's essentially Oil Tycoon, but you have to baby sit it more. Second of all, it's all I think about. What's the best scheme for making money? I'm always broke and I can't tell why.
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Jul 5, 2015 16:17
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Goblin for life. 6 jewels for cheap shot that doesn't use a turn? I'll take it.
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Jul 6, 2015 20:00
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How the gently caress did I come back to 38 new posts, one of them is about a city builder, and no one is talking about it?!?
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Jul 9, 2015 23:09
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I don't know what it might have been before, but I think it's been $1500 for at least a couple weeks. Also, yeah, arena is the place to be for getting new keys. The story mode stuff is pretty pointless. You usually net out with less gold than you start and the rewards ain't great. Now that I have a decent team, invading has become pretty lucrative. You get a few hundred gold each battle and you gain rank which helps the guild and earns you glory everyday. Glory can get you bonus cards AND treasure maps that can be very lucrative.
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Jul 14, 2015 18:07
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