USED: MistahBoweh vs SamuelJ

Last time, I talked about the latest competitive series to hit Shadow Era, USED. Now, I'm proud to report the results of the first ever USED match with myself against SamuelJ.

To start off, the decks:

I played Haste Zhanna. If you don't know what that is, it's Zhanna, but instead of big fat fatties, you use dudes like Fleet-Footed messenger that can take advantage of Aldon and The King's Pride, sort of like how Rothem works in Shattered Fates. The reason why I chose the deck is threefold: One, I never played it in public before, so it's not likely I'll be predicted. Two, this is a sideboard event, and Zhanna has a crazy amount of hate she can pack. Three, it's a play style I'm comfortable with. As mentioned before, I play a lot of Rothem on the test server, and Haste Zhanna is the Dark Prophecies equivalent of that deck.

Ultimate Shadow Era Duels

Today, I'd like to give a shoutout to a new member of the Shadow Era forums named BlackAngel, who's trying to put together a UFC-style league system with an acronym so unfortunate it's like Kyle came up with it himself.

Rothem Ragemaker

No, this isn't another combo deck, though the outcome is similar (Rothem wins). The deck itself isn't technically finished, but I've taken a little time to explain my choices anyways. Regardless, enjoy a gameplay video taken on the new 2.8.0 test server.

Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make.

You heard right! I'm actually going to be posting things!

Also, what did you think of the new opening? Let me know in the comments.

Bonus points if anyone can tell me where my misplay is and how it's related to Shattered Fates. I caught it in post production pretty quickly, but I want to see if anyone can tell me the why of it. It didn't have any impact on the game; my opponent made a much larger mistake in the form of his entire deck. Sorry, random guy who didn't know he was going to be on YouTube today!

Shattered Fates Full Spoiler

A few days ago, Wulven released the full card list for the upcoming Shattered Fates expansion. While none of what we see here is necessarily final, most of the set will remain as is for the full release. Anyone that took part in the Shattered Fates kickstarter program will be able to play with this version of the set once the test server goes live. Pay attention to www.shadowera.com for more details.

I've just perused the full list for the first time myself, and I'll talk here about all the cards that I personally find noteworthy.

Back in the Shadow Again

Hello, Shadow Erans! It's been a while. I've been completely off grid for close to a year now, but I'm back amongst the living now and that includes Shadow Erans. And alongside my return, I bring twenty minutes of in-game commentary, in which I show off why not to leave the game for eight months and then expect to win events. What can I say, I learn things the hard way.

Dark Prophecies: Infinite Control

With the full set spoiled yesterday, the forums and everywhere else have been abuzz with activity. Everyone seems desperate to break the new cards when the test server goes online, and I'm no different.

Today, I'll share with you all one of the lists I'm tooling around with. It's nothing too original, but contains plenty of cards from the new set. Feel free to try it out yourself, or adapt it to fit your own style of play.

I bring you Zaladar's Infinite Control.

Dark Prophecies Full Spoiler

It's finally here, folks. All 150 cards have been announced today for the upcoming expansion. I'm here to go over the set as a whole, then talk about a handful of these cards that immediately jump out. These are the things that you'll be looking to build a deck around.

Shadow Era Spoilers #23: Crystal Titan

Insert early Final Fantasy reference here.

Shadow Era Spoilers #22: Frosted Urigon

Does it feel chilly in here, or is it just me?

It's spoiler time.

Shadow Era Spoilers #21: Lyra Blackrose

Do you like Shadow Energy? I like Shadow Energy. More specifically, I like spending it. But I also like cards in my hand. If your opponent is like me, they'll hate today's spoiler.

Shadow Era Spoilers #20: Wild Berserker

How wild is he? About as wild as that party your mom threw last night.

It's spoiler time

Shadow Era Spoiler #19: Markus

Today's spoil is a new Unique ally to join Wulven's Howlfang earlier in the week. Admiral Ackbar would be proud.

Shadow Era Spoilers #18: Golden Dawn

It's a new morning and a new spoiler. Priests get a new ally this time, and I get a clever new segway to the card that I'm going to waste at the start instead of now. Whoops.

Shadow Era Spoilers #17: Howlfang

Today marks the first day of a new week of spoilers, featuring class allies. Today in particular starts with the first unique ally in Dark Prophecies, and it is indeed a beast. Or, at least a wolf.

Shadow Era Spoilers #16 - Thoughtful Investment

We're not done yet! An extra spoiler as a Christmas present today. Let's open it up and look inside.

Shadow Era Spoilers #15 - Temporal Disturbance

This spoiler is yet another official one, heralding the end of class week. It may not be from the rumor mill, but it's still a mill card. Let's take a look.

Shadow Era Spoilers #14 - Blood Moon

During a blood moon, NPCs grouped together no longer push back monster spawn areas and zombies can break down doors, so you might want to protect your merchants. Oh wait, wrong game. Shadow Era time!

Shadow Era Spoilers #13 - Smoke Screen

Today's card is a new trick for rogues to pack up their sleeves, but is it a good one? We'll see.

Shadow Era Spoilers #12 - Divine Connection

Today's card is one that looks unimpressive at first without knowing the rest of Dark Prophecies, but there's already a clever way of using it. Let's dig in, shall we?