# Gameplay Chat (PC/Mobile) **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=136 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [Help me build my team!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/help-me-build-my-team/7475)
**Author:** [@gamar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/gamar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 1:06am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/help-me-build-my-team/7475 "2016-05-27T01:06:01Z")
For most of the life of the game, I’ve been going with a standard Goblin team because it’s more than sufficient. With the new PvP, I’m trying to figure out my BEST team, not just one that’s good enough! I think my best t… --- ## [If u Want Peace](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/if-u-want-peace/7458)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/if-u-want-peace/7458 "2016-05-26T23:26:07Z")
\#Prepare for War I haven’t seen it yet so I’ll kick it off, this thread serves the sole purpose of posting and debating teams of War… That is teams containing the troop war so here’s mine, named after the title: … --- ## [If no one plays your defense does it improve your win rate?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/if-no-one-plays-your-defense-does-it-improve-your-win-rate/7452)
**Author:** [@esslee](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/esslee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/if-no-one-plays-your-defense-does-it-improve-your-win-rate/7452 "2016-05-26T22:21:32Z")
I am so sick of getting eaten (3 times in a row) by a lucky Maw skull match just as I was about to fill mine that I am now giving Maw teams a wide berth in pvp. Apart from ‘lucky’ Maw teams beating me I have a 98% win ra… --- ## [What is the Gauntlet/fist?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-is-the-gauntlet-fist/7466)
**Author:** [@cleric1014](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/cleric1014)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-is-the-gauntlet-fist/7466 "2016-05-26T22:16:57Z")
So many new things to learn in the new patch. What exactly is the upside down fist or gauntlet thing in the PvP section? And what does the number next to it mean? Thanx in advance. --- ## [Things I hate! (But in a good way)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/things-i-hate-but-in-a-good-way/7441)
**Author:** [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/things-i-hate-but-in-a-good-way/7441 "2016-05-26T21:43:23Z")
Sooooo to talk a little bit about gameplay and not necessarily bugs or anything… Demonic Pact - Holy crap this makes Gorgotha even more of a nightmare! Summoning in general! - Wow the Giant spider is a Giant PAIN now! … --- ## [10000 glory chests statistics](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/10000-glory-chests-statistics/7446)
**Author:** [@MrSammy](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MrSammy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/10000-glory-chests-statistics/7446 "2016-05-26T21:23:23Z")
just finished opening 10000 glory chests. Here are the numbers and statistics: 5023, ~50%, were rare troops 1557, ~15.5%, were ultra-rare troops 362, ~3.5%, were epic troops 55, ~0.5%, were legendary troops 3, ~0.0… --- ## [Skull generator team question since 2.0](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/skull-generator-team-question-since-2-0/7459)
**Author:** [@Synergy](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Synergy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/skull-generator-team-question-since-2-0/7459 "2016-05-26T21:20:02Z")
Hmm did they change it and I missed it? When you use to use skull generators to spawn a bunch of skulls it did massive damage. Now I have now used my dragon to armor bust this guys 3 times and have only hit for 3 damag… --- ## [Clockwork - We are talking constructions, baby!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/clockwork-we-are-talking-constructions-baby/7426)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/clockwork-we-are-talking-constructions-baby/7426 "2016-05-26T20:44:36Z")
So finally the Legendary trait is out for the Mechanist class. The trait itself makes sure that all constructions in the team starts with 50% mana. So feel free to show off one of your Clockwork team(s)! :wink: --- ## [Is this for real? (Answer: not for long)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-this-for-real-answer-not-for-long/7392)
**Author:** [@IronyMan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/IronyMan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-this-for-real-answer-not-for-long/7392 "2016-05-26T19:54:30Z")
I just tried out the new update tonight. It was a little confusing. It looks like you have to win 25 battles to increase your pvp rank one level. And after you win those 25 battles, at the end of the week you will win… --- ## [Ranked PvP build diversity](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ranked-pvp-build-diversity/7448)
**Author:** [@Lyya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Lyya)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ranked-pvp-build-diversity/7448 "2016-05-26T17:34:46Z")
Let’s talk PvP build diversity, specifically in ranked PvP. Better than before patch? Worse than before? Too early to tell? I sure see a lot more Great Maws than I remember seeing before, but that might just be becau… --- ## [10000 gold chests statistics](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/10000-gold-chests-statistics/7431)
**Author:** [@MrSammy](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MrSammy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/10000-gold-chests-statistics/7431 "2016-05-26T16:56:49Z")
I just finished opening ~10000 gold chests. Here are the numbers and statistics: 5008, ~50%, were common troops 1647, ~16%, were rare troops 1867, ~19%, were minor trait stones 666, ~7%, were major trait stones 812… --- ## [Did the game get faster?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/did-the-game-get-faster/7377)
**Author:** [@MakoSipper](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MakoSipper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/did-the-game-get-faster/7377 "2016-05-26T16:04:43Z")
It sure seems like it (I mean, gems matching, cascading and other effects). It was pretty significant for me in TH, at least. It might be wishful thinking, but I love it =) --- ## [So what exactly determines pvp point win/loss?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/so-what-exactly-determines-pvp-point-win-loss/7413)
**Author:** [@Gouki](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gouki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/so-what-exactly-determines-pvp-point-win-loss/7413 "2016-05-26T14:31:11Z")
It clearly isn’t the compared team scores, as it is determined before you pick your team and doesn’t change after the pick. So how exactly is the pvp point win/loss amount calculated? --- ## [Old Glitch: Gold Bonuses now applying \[solved\]](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/old-glitch-gold-bonuses-now-applying-solved/7387)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/old-glitch-gold-bonuses-now-applying-solved/7387 "2016-05-26T14:27:16Z")
I had a revenge match about 10 min ago worth about 2,900 gold, after the match I received about 3,200 gold this made me curious so I took pictures of my next match (which I accidentally went into with my defense team (I … --- ## [At what Level did you get Sheggra?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/at-what-level-did-you-get-sheggra/2793)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/at-what-level-did-you-get-sheggra/2793 "2016-05-26T14:12:34Z")
This one looks impossible to get. On what level did you get her(if you ever got her)? --- ## [PvP attack/defense loss points question](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-attack-defense-loss-points-question/7407)
**Author:** [@Krimlin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Krimlin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 11:40am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-attack-defense-loss-points-question/7407 "2016-05-26T11:40:05Z")
Are the pvp points you lose in attack and defense the same? I would hope that I would lose more PvP points in an attack loss rather than a defense loss. Thought: the higher ranking you have the more PvP points you lose… --- ## [Where is de revenge button?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/where-is-de-revenge-button/7398)
**Author:** [@MarvelKit](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MarvelKit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 9:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/where-is-de-revenge-button/7398 "2016-05-26T09:30:11Z")
Starting this thread because I don’t understand what’s being said in the ‘Known Issues’ thread. I get invaded and defeated, so I think I can revenge. But where is the button to click for the revenge matches? --- ## [Is Yeti in Glory Chests?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-yeti-in-glory-chests/7385)
**Author:** [@Namour](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Namour)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-yeti-in-glory-chests/7385 "2016-05-26T06:58:26Z")
I’ve opened ~2,500 glory chests, but still missing Yeti. Perhaps just very bad RNG? --- ## [En guarde, Sirrian!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/en-guarde-sirrian/7371)
**Author:** [@Studs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Studs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 6:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/en-guarde-sirrian/7371 "2016-05-26T06:30:27Z")
Get wrecked, @Sirrian, get wrecked! P.S. Dokkalfar confirmed super annoying. P.P.S. Awesome guild name :grin: --- ## [It is not fair!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/it-is-not-fair/7383)
**Author:** [@zqxinran](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/zqxinran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 6:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/it-is-not-fair/7383 "2016-05-26T06:19:19Z")
OMG, why can those low levels players can get high rank so fast and easy??? It took me more than twice matches that I can keep my rank 1 in the leaderboard. (Well I know my rank will fall behind very soon). You know, d… --- ## [I cannot begin to overstate how badly you all screwed up ranked numbers](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-cannot-begin-to-overstate-how-badly-you-all-screwed-up-ranked-numbers/7376)
**Author:** [@Tard\_Carnival](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tard_Carnival)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 5:53am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-cannot-begin-to-overstate-how-badly-you-all-screwed-up-ranked-numbers/7376 "2016-05-26T05:53:14Z")
How in the name of sweet Christ am I supposed to ever be anything but rank 15? Seriously? Is this a bad joke? I have to win 4-6 fights at 4-5 points each for every 20+ point loss the AI gives away just to tread water? --- ## [Over-powered Troops & A Nerf Bat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/over-powered-troops-a-nerf-bat/7309)
**Author:** [@psychetruth](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/psychetruth)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/over-powered-troops-a-nerf-bat/7309 "2016-05-26T04:51:03Z")
There are a few cards left that need a nurf bat. I will tell you which ones and why. First off, the game is much much better after the last update. It feels like there is more diversity in terms of builds; there are … --- ## [Opening 10,000 Keys](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/opening-10-000-keys/7355)
**Author:** [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/opening-10-000-keys/7355 "2016-05-26T04:34:49Z")
I am going to be opening about 2k gold keys and 8.5k glory keys when 2.0 goes live. If anyone wants to watch, it will be done on Steam when 2.0 goes live. I’ll be posting it on my YouTube channel after for those too busy… --- ## [How often are you checking if servers are up?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-often-are-you-checking-if-servers-are-up/7366)
**Author:** [@MakoSipper](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MakoSipper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-often-are-you-checking-if-servers-are-up/7366 "2016-05-26T04:28:01Z")
^ topic (I mean, by actually opening the game, but it doesn’t really matter :slight\_smile:) poll --- ## [PSA: Maybe make a defense team that isn't horrid](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/psa-maybe-make-a-defense-team-that-isnt-horrid/7346)
**Author:** [@Lyya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Lyya)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:25am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/psa-maybe-make-a-defense-team-that-isnt-horrid/7346 "2016-05-26T04:25:23Z")
…before the patch hits. Unless you wanna be farmed like a field of corn. https://robinkelly.house.gov/sites/robinkelly.house.gov/files/featured\_image/issues/Corn.jpg --- ## [Support Group for People Going Through GoW Withdrawal](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/support-group-for-people-going-through-gow-withdrawal/7345)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/support-group-for-people-going-through-gow-withdrawal/7345 "2016-05-26T04:15:41Z")
Game maintenance for Gems of War is set to begin within approximately 30 minuets. this thread is being put in place as a means for our community to help each other through this trying time of Gem’s blackout which will la… --- ## [PvP Trophy Concern](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-trophy-concern/7318)
**Author:** [@efh313](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/efh313)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-trophy-concern/7318 "2016-05-25T23:47:40Z")
I am hyped for 2.0, especially the new PvP system! However, I have a concern from the current PvP system which, as far as I know, is NOT changing in 2.0. Losing TROPHIES after a defeat makes me cringe and now that I am … --- ## [Chest opening tracker](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/chest-opening-tracker/7328)
**Author:** [@PinkMooNinja](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PinkMooNinja)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/chest-opening-tracker/7328 "2016-05-25T22:05:29Z")
hey guys, in anticipation of tonight’s release I was hoping to catalog what I open. Does anyone have a nifty spreadsheet or other form to track these with? --- ## [Discussion about weapons that is only available for money](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/discussion-about-weapons-that-is-only-available-for-money/7283)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/discussion-about-weapons-that-is-only-available-for-money/7283 "2016-05-25T21:07:53Z")
I just would like to know why these weapons is costing money now, when they was free(glory) once upon a time? Wouldnt it be fair if they still randomly appeared with a chance to get them for glory? However I do think tha… --- ## [PvP matchmaking criteria](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-matchmaking-criteria/7340)
**Author:** [@YoshinoKirin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/YoshinoKirin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-matchmaking-criteria/7340 "2016-05-25T20:21:49Z")
I’ve noticed that since I leveled over 200, I’ve been getting people all-too-often 2x my level or up players in PvP. Only on the first day of a week there’s some variation. How does PvP matchmaking work? [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=135) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=137)