# Gameplay Chat (PC/Mobile) **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=137 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 138 --- ## [Mercy or Webspinner traits?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mercy-or-webspinner-traits/7329)
**Author:** [@Zemekiss](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zemekiss)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mercy-or-webspinner-traits/7329 "2016-05-25T19:02:47Z")
After the Mists of Scales event, I have enough trait stones to get Mercy or Webspinner to their third level trait, but not both, and I’ve been dithering over which to trait up for a week now. Even if I could scrape toge… --- ## [Lets talk about Status Effects!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lets-talk-about-status-effects/7335)
**Author:** [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lets-talk-about-status-effects/7335 "2016-05-25T18:53:19Z")
Lets talk about status effects: This is a little old, lifted from a different post of mine, but I think it merits it’s own! In the game these are the amount of times each effect shows up (on a troop, I didn’t go throug… --- ## [PSA regarding saved up keys and 2.0](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/psa-regarding-saved-up-keys-and-2-0/7164)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/psa-regarding-saved-up-keys-and-2-0/7164 "2016-05-25T18:46:48Z")
I noticed a lot of high ranked player are starting to save up keys and gems for the new kingdom when 2.0 hits. This is a great idea and I am saving up too (as should be anyone who happens to read this) but I however, wil… --- ## [From the Cellar: GoW Tales of Nail-Biting Suspense](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/from-the-cellar-gow-tales-of-nail-biting-suspense/6967)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/from-the-cellar-gow-tales-of-nail-biting-suspense/6967 "2016-05-25T16:58:10Z")
Late last night, or early this morning based on you world view, I found myself in the cringist of scenarios, there I was locked into gritty battle with the mightiest of Maws. The team I brought into this encounter was mi… --- ## [Home Kingdom: Does It Matter?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/home-kingdom-does-it-matter/7239)
**Author:** [@efh313](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/efh313)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 10:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/home-kingdom-does-it-matter/7239 "2016-05-25T10:52:10Z")
So, atm , I have Karakoth set as my Home becuase it is lvl 10 and has a gold star. I have not really seen a reason to worry about what my home kingdom is. Is there a Kingdom that you would recommend as the “best” home … --- ## [Jarl Team ideas](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/jarl-team-ideas/7269)
**Author:** [@efh313](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/efh313)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/jarl-team-ideas/7269 "2016-05-24T18:24:14Z")
Hey folks, I’m looking to build a strong team around Jarl Firemantle. My first concept is: Jarl Serpent Valkyrie Zephyros This awards me the King of Giants +10 life as all troops are Stormheim. I was running under… --- ## [What do you think will be the skill of the new Kingdom?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-do-you-think-will-be-the-skill-of-the-new-kingdom/7277)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-do-you-think-will-be-the-skill-of-the-new-kingdom/7277 "2016-05-24T14:56:17Z")
I think it will be magic or attack. What about you? --- ## [Huzzah! I did it! I did it!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/huzzah-i-did-it-i-did-it/7149)
**Author:** [@Studs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Studs)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 10:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/huzzah-i-did-it-i-did-it/7149 "2016-05-24T10:52:36Z")
I finally got all my Kingdoms to level 10! Only took me to level 211. And a long way to go yet for maxing them out, but let us take this day to celebrate this victory! --- ## [Where is the graph? (Answered)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/where-is-the-graph-answered/7273)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 9:29am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/where-is-the-graph-answered/7273 "2016-05-24T09:29:16Z")
I am trying to find an event topic that was weeks ago were Sirrian had a graph about which troops that was most used. Could anyone help me finding it? Thanks! --- ## [StarSheets: Kingdom Stars Decision-Maker](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/starsheets-kingdom-stars-decision-maker/6495)
**Author:** [@Edu-M](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Edu-M)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/starsheets-kingdom-stars-decision-maker/6495 "2016-05-24T00:30:58Z")
Roll the drums. Due to popular demand and lots of hair-pulling sessions late at night. Here’s the Beta of StarSheets. No need to drill down to what you want. No need to decipher hieroglyphs. Information is presented i… --- ## [Event Week Speculation](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/event-week-speculation/7257)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/event-week-speculation/7257 "2016-05-23T22:35:26Z")
For the last six weeks, every other week there had been an “event week” involving that week’s featured troop. Piloting a team including that week’s featured troop as allowed a player to receive double of a selected resou… --- ## [Why are your troops so much stronger than mine?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-are-your-troops-so-much-stronger-than-mine/7252)
**Author:** [@KenH](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/KenH)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-are-your-troops-so-much-stronger-than-mine/7252 "2016-05-23T20:51:42Z")
I’m at Level 140 and I’ve been playing for a few months. I have maxed out my base teams and I’m always confused when I run into the same troops as mine that have higher attacks, higher armor and higher life. I ran into… --- ## [Damage question for a new player](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/damage-question-for-a-new-player/7250)
**Author:** [@darkmere](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/darkmere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/damage-question-for-a-new-player/7250 "2016-05-23T17:06:55Z")
Why do some peoples cards do double the damage the same exact card I am using does? For example my mist stalker does 12 damage and I played against somebody who had a mist stalker that did 24 damage? --- ## [How do I participate in events?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-do-i-participate-in-events/7147)
**Author:** [@cleric1014](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/cleric1014)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-do-i-participate-in-events/7147 "2016-05-23T17:00:18Z")
Do I have to use the events troop in my attacking or defending troop list to “participate” in a certain event? I am sure that I have received a mail with event rewards at one time but never used that particular troop in… --- ## [Hero in Defence Team](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hero-in-defence-team/7248)
**Author:** [@cleric1014](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/cleric1014)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hero-in-defence-team/7248 "2016-05-23T16:41:56Z")
Hi evryone. Does your Hero gan Experience while it is in the Defence team? Does it count towards your class victories for obtaining a certain weapon? Thank you in advance. --- ## [Abilities of a Strong Defense](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/abilities-of-a-strong-defense/7213)
**Author:** [@Ashasekayi](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ashasekayi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/abilities-of-a-strong-defense/7213 "2016-05-23T13:55:30Z")
In another thread, @Lyya stated: This made me start to wonder about other aspects of building a strong defense team. What sort of abilities should be avoided on a defense team? What abilities does the AI actually use w… --- ## [Countdown to 2.0?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/countdown-to-2-0/7136)
**Author:** [@Darkness](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Darkness)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/countdown-to-2-0/7136 "2016-05-23T12:35:06Z")
So we’ve now had 2 previews for 2.0, but I’ve not seen an ETA for 2.0 posted by the devs… Nor have I seen any post by the devs stating the patch has been submitted to Apple and Google for approval… So, @Sirrian, @Nimha… --- ## [Which troop(s) do u think will get nerfed/loved in 2.0?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/which-troop-s-do-u-think-will-get-nerfed-loved-in-2-0/7135)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/which-troop-s-do-u-think-will-get-nerfed-loved-in-2-0/7135 "2016-05-23T12:25:32Z")
Lets have a discussion! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Troops list - Sort by color](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/troops-list-sort-by-color/7227)
**Author:** [@Ebreg](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ebreg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 10:02am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/troops-list-sort-by-color/7227 "2016-05-23T10:02:29Z")
I remember one hell of a list of troops which I could sort by color. I cannot find it now. Anybody have it in favourites ? Thanks in advance. --- ## [PSA regarding event traitstone (Lava (red/brown))](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/psa-regarding-event-traitstone-lava-red-brown/7224)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/psa-regarding-event-traitstone-lava-red-brown/7224 "2016-05-23T08:45:18Z")
Just a reminder that the mechanist class required these stones to be traited so you may want to stock up now, (you need 16) in case his legendary ability is really good when he gets it, that’s what I’m doing anyways --- ## [Dragonator 8000 team](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dragonator-8000-team/7194)
**Author:** [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dragonator-8000-team/7194 "2016-05-22T21:12:52Z")
I (finally) unlocked this weapon, and love status effect teams, what are you’re favorite trans using this weapon? --- ## [How to Obtain Crescendo?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-obtain-crescendo/7058)
**Author:** [@PinkMooNinja](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PinkMooNinja)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-to-obtain-crescendo/7058 "2016-05-22T15:41:37Z")
Howdy, I’ve been searching for awhile as to the method to obtain the weapon Crescendo, but have turned up nothing outside of Special Event. --- ## [Rework Abhorath for Sacrificial Priest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/rework-abhorath-for-sacrificial-priest/7137)
**Author:** [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/rework-abhorath-for-sacrificial-priest/7137 "2016-05-22T08:13:21Z")
With the summoning change allowing traits, I think Abhorath’s legendary trait should be reworked to be better suited for Sacrificial Priest. Instead of Abhorath’s Sacrifice trait doing +3 to all stats when an enemy dies,… --- ## [Will the real Techn9nee please stand up?!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/will-the-real-techn9nee-please-stand-up/7157)
**Author:** [@sarcasmjew](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/sarcasmjew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/will-the-real-techn9nee-please-stand-up/7157 "2016-05-22T04:03:55Z")
Thank You for the most entertaining Defense match-up since: The Good, The Bad and Mr. Sammy!. All hail techn9nee! :raised\_hands: --- ## [Unmentioned 2.0 Info](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/unmentioned-2-0-info/7159)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/unmentioned-2-0-info/7159 "2016-05-22T02:35:39Z")
There was a little peice of info left out of the video that the developing team mentioned in the past would be with 2.0 but was such a small detail they forgot to include it. Anyhow I feel I should remind people for the … --- ## [Ascending Question](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ascending-question/7148)
**Author:** [@cleric1014](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/cleric1014)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ascending-question/7148 "2016-05-21T18:07:51Z")
Scenario: x4 Rock Worms in Defend List Question: If I currently have x6 Rock Worms and Ascend them using x5 (first Ascend), do they disappear from my troop list leaving only x1 Rock Worm? Basicly, does ascending troops… --- ## [Opening Chests every week](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/opening-chests-every-week/7146)
**Author:** [@cleric1014](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/cleric1014)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/opening-chests-every-week/7146 "2016-05-21T17:02:22Z")
This question is regarding Iron keys mainly. If I have all the lower level troops already, is it still worth my while to use my iron keys every week? I know you get gold, souls and trait stones as well. Should I rathe… --- ## [Traitstones on glory/gem chest tabs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/traitstones-on-glory-gem-chest-tabs/7143)
**Author:** [@Grundulum](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Grundulum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/traitstones-on-glory-gem-chest-tabs/7143 "2016-05-21T16:32:32Z")
Minor graphical quibble. When I look at the tabs for glory and gem chests, there is a list of things I could receive from opening one. The bottom entry in both tabs is a legendary troop (Hydra, specifically), with an ar… --- ## [Mercy is at hand](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mercy-is-at-hand/7130)
**Author:** [@Ozball](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ozball)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mercy-is-at-hand/7130 "2016-05-21T15:51:30Z")
I finally got Mercy today :tada: and was trying to figure out how to work her into teams. So I was wondering, what are people’s favourite teams with Mercy in them? Or how do you usually use her? Eg I was looking at the … --- ## [No more traitstones after battles? Thread Closed](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/no-more-traitstones-after-battles-thread-closed/7139)
**Author:** [@efh313](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/efh313)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/no-more-traitstones-after-battles-thread-closed/7139 "2016-05-21T15:37:48Z")
I am sorry I can’t quote this, but I remember somebody mentioning that the devs said awarding stones after battles was too OP. Is this real or am I freaking out for no reason? I already need soooo many stones and farmi… [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=136) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=138)