# Gameplay Chat (PC/Mobile) **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Important: what does Todd Greenwood say?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/important-what-does-todd-greenwood-say/82855)
**Author:** [@MaxanFoulweather](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MaxanFoulweather)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/important-what-does-todd-greenwood-say/82855 "2024-01-15T22:31:31Z")
So this weeks quest is a Todd Greenwood show, and as you do, I’m casting Todd Greenwood over, and over, and over, and over, and over, again. Here’s my problem: I have the volume on. And when you use a card, there’s a l… --- ## [Is GoW attractive enough for new players, for making them stay? My opinion, please share yours!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-gow-attractive-enough-for-new-players-for-making-them-stay-my-opinion-please-share-yours/82619)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-gow-attractive-enough-for-new-players-for-making-them-stay-my-opinion-please-share-yours/82619 "2024-01-15T01:03:59Z")
Today I asked myself, does PvP with all the extra menus create room for new players to breath? I seriously doubt this, it must be so very overwhelming being a new player in Gems of War in 2023 - where in the world do you… --- ## [The Lord of Slaughter or The Wild Queen?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-lord-of-slaughter-or-the-wild-queen/82870)
**Author:** [@sisu](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/sisu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-lord-of-slaughter-or-the-wild-queen/82870 "2024-01-15T01:00:21Z")
The current Soul Forge has The Lord of Slaughter, however, I checked with TaransWorld and The Wild Queen is poised to come up soon. I’m relatively a new casual player Lv 1109, but only has HKI and random mythics (not gr… --- ## [Gem Dragon Community Drop Rates](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-dragon-community-drop-rates/77297)
**Author:** [@NerdieBirdie](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/NerdieBirdie)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-dragon-community-drop-rates/77297 "2024-01-14T12:25:19Z")
With the amount of drop rate inconsistencies we as a community have seen over the years, most recently being the Dungeon fiasco, we have begun to question a lot of supposedly “random” parts of the game. @awryan made a t… --- ## [Poll: Should higher level players be punished so much by getting fewer VP than lower level players who can win just as easily in PvP?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/poll-should-higher-level-players-be-punished-so-much-by-getting-fewer-vp-than-lower-level-players-who-can-win-just-as-easily-in-pvp/82862)
**Author:** [@Graeme](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Graeme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/poll-should-higher-level-players-be-punished-so-much-by-getting-fewer-vp-than-lower-level-players-who-can-win-just-as-easily-in-pvp/82862 "2024-01-11T06:08:27Z")
poll --- ## [More demotion than promotion spots in top leagues. What will that mean?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/more-demotion-than-promotion-spots-in-top-leagues-what-will-that-mean/82836)
**Author:** [@Jerry\_the\_skunk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jerry_the_skunk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 10:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/more-demotion-than-promotion-spots-in-top-leagues-what-will-that-mean/82836 "2024-01-08T10:26:15Z")
Let’s ignore for a moment the wacky ranking system, that is currently taking place, and the fact, that inactive players fall out of the bill, and just focus on what we see: Every week, five players per ladder move from … --- ## [Steam Account](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/steam-account/82799)
**Author:** [@Rainbowunicorn](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rainbowunicorn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/steam-account/82799 "2024-01-07T21:11:04Z")
Hello to all that read this, I am having a meltdown, due to me having the game on steam (at first) now i moved over to mobile device, I accidently made a new character on steam, now i can’t get it back on steam as it ski… --- ## [NOBODY TELL THE DEVS! (Let them fix bad bugs first)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nobody-tell-the-devs-let-them-fix-bad-bugs-first/82692)
**Author:** [@JHM](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/JHM)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nobody-tell-the-devs-let-them-fix-bad-bugs-first/82692 "2024-01-06T23:56:23Z")
OK, I’m seeing a lot of posts popping up with “I found a bug in the game that benefits me and thought I’d post it here”. And it’s annoying as hell. Partly because the game is designed to exploit players and cash-grab, so… --- ## [Account From One To Another](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/account-from-one-to-another/82798)
**Author:** [@Rainbowunicorn](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rainbowunicorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/account-from-one-to-another/82798 "2024-01-05T20:45:06Z")
I am having a massive problem and its talken a day and half to land me here so i signed in on my mobile kicking me off of steam made a temp character to sign in again and … now it keeps me signed on the pc and there is n… --- ## [What the actual - Underspire](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-the-actual-underspire/82735)
**Author:** [@esslee](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/esslee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-the-actual-underspire/82735 "2024-01-04T18:46:29Z")
Selection… Weapon Because my hero has just clicked over to 1854 I won’t have access to this weapon any time soon had I wanted to use it. (Available @ level 50) I will have to wait until I level up again :pensive: … --- ## [When you have not started the week and realize that you need 300+ battles to challenge the rank. Big nope!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/when-you-have-not-started-the-week-and-realize-that-you-need-300-battles-to-challenge-the-rank-big-nope/82751)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/when-you-have-not-started-the-week-and-realize-that-you-need-300-battles-to-challenge-the-rank-big-nope/82751 "2024-01-03T15:53:45Z")
--- ## [Any good teams to use in this TOD-event?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/any-good-teams-to-use-in-this-tod-event/82750)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 8:42am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/any-good-teams-to-use-in-this-tod-event/82750 "2024-01-03T08:42:09Z")
Much appreciated! --- ## [Illustration of how PVP is unfairly punitive to higher level players](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/illustration-of-how-pvp-is-unfairly-punitive-to-higher-level-players/82658)
**Author:** [@HounganAtLarge](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/HounganAtLarge)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/illustration-of-how-pvp-is-unfairly-punitive-to-higher-level-players/82658 "2023-12-30T12:40:20Z")
I removed names & guilds, because I’m not calling anyone out. You can see clearly how the scoring is currently going. Player 1 has roughly 50% more battles done (with no defense wins I might add), but is not 50% ahe… --- ## [World Event: Slay Bells](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/world-event-slay-bells/82661)
**Author:** [@Fourdottwoone](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Fourdottwoone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/world-event-slay-bells/82661 "2023-12-29T16:22:19Z")
Okay, this is what I figured out, numbers should be pretty accurate. There are 6 types of battles, dropping Sleigh Bells (worth 5 points) and Plum Pudding (worth 2 points): Troop Sleigh Bells Plum Pudding Score … --- ## [POV on updates and state of the game](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pov-on-updates-and-state-of-the-game/82690)
**Author:** [@Badger613](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Badger613)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pov-on-updates-and-state-of-the-game/82690 "2023-12-29T15:08:20Z")
After 6 plus years I’m considering retiring my account due to being displeased with the game play! Allow me to explain. On average I play about 2 hours a day GOW is one of the rare games I’ll actually spend real cash on.… --- ## [Sand runner art](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/sand-runner-art/82695)
**Author:** [@FinalFlight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/FinalFlight)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/sand-runner-art/82695 "2023-12-29T05:52:39Z")
Has anyone else noticed that the Sand Runner troop looks identical to the Gendrome frome monster hunter? I know this is not the first time that has happened. Ive debated whether to mention this because i really like th… --- ## [New Kingdom - Mydnight. Skill Bonus - Armor?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-kingdom-mydnight-skill-bonus-armor/82649)
**Author:** [@Stroganrog](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Stroganrog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-kingdom-mydnight-skill-bonus-armor/82649 "2023-12-24T15:40:07Z")
Good day everyone, I would like just to triple check - Mydnight’s Kingdom skill bonus - Armor??? Thank you and Merry Christmas --- ## [Mental overload](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mental-overload/82644)
**Author:** [@Jerry\_the\_skunk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jerry_the_skunk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mental-overload/82644 "2023-12-23T16:13:11Z")
Dungeon Adventure Board Guild Event Underspire Holiday Event Pvp Weekend delve \[Edit: Forgot to mention the daily delve\] I guess, I should do some explore too, but have not found the time for this in weeks. Thankfully… --- ## [Terror is an official status effect](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/terror-is-an-official-status-effect/82542)
**Author:** [@G0blin0verL0rd7](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/G0blin0verL0rd7)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/terror-is-an-official-status-effect/82542 "2023-12-19T03:20:54Z")
I used Magnus in the World Event and he procced Terror on The Silken Queen. (Notice the Purple Skull on her picture. My best bet is that EoE and Trick & Treat can now inflict Terror as well. --- ## [My name is now in the game, almost](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-name-is-now-in-the-game-almost/82588)
**Author:** [@tedy02](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/tedy02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-name-is-now-in-the-game-almost/82588 "2023-12-18T20:52:36Z")
The new troop, Theodorevich, is my first and last name but with 1 letter changed. Weird… but thank you for the early Christmas present! --- ## [PvP Extra VP Award Titles](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-extra-vp-award-titles/82562)
**Author:** [@tedy02](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/tedy02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-extra-vp-award-titles/82562 "2023-12-17T23:21:03Z")
I’m hoping someone as nerdy as myself can help. I am missing the titles to 3 of these. If anyone can fill in the ??? I would appreciate it. I haven’t been able to achieve them myself so I can’t tell what they are called.… --- ## [Why is there constantly an exclamation mark on the PVP shop?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-is-there-constantly-an-exclamation-mark-on-the-pvp-shop/82556)
**Author:** [@CaptainBuckles](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/CaptainBuckles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-is-there-constantly-an-exclamation-mark-on-the-pvp-shop/82556 "2023-12-16T19:45:50Z")
See title. Is this a bug? I keep checking the shop every time the exclamation mark pops up again, but it’s always the same boring things. --- ## [Per Twitter, new kingdown arriving "hopefully" before end of January](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/per-twitter-new-kingdown-arriving-hopefully-before-end-of-january/34859)
**Author:** [@VegaDark541](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/VegaDark541)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 10:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/per-twitter-new-kingdown-arriving-hopefully-before-end-of-january/34859 "2023-12-15T10:00:07Z")
I have 24,000 gold keys saved up…going to try and get the common to mythic. --- ## [Technically no defense teams, but, a workaround](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/technically-no-defense-teams-but-a-workaround/82504)
**Author:** [@HounganAtLarge](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/HounganAtLarge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/technically-no-defense-teams-but-a-workaround/82504 "2023-12-14T14:10:43Z")
You can test teams, it’s just complicated. They did keep a “defense” team, since you can still click on a player’s profile and have the fight option. What they did was set whatever team you last used as an offensive team… --- ## [Update, what's taking so long?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-whats-taking-so-long/82486)
**Author:** [@Pim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Pim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-whats-taking-so-long/82486 "2023-12-14T00:05:14Z")
The dragons are already added to the unowned troops inventory, but the update is still not there? Usually it’s there before reset on Wednesday. What’s happening? --- ## [SOLVED - Bounty Captain - not higher points](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/solved-bounty-captain-not-higher-points/82370)
**Author:** [@esslee](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/esslee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/solved-bounty-captain-not-higher-points/82370 "2023-12-01T23:57:21Z")
Including new bounty captain Forest Gremlin does not give a higher points multiplier than fielding a team of “other” Bounty troops. May as well put up four useful Bounty troops this week then ! --- ## [New mail notification working! 🙏](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-mail-notification-working/82333)
**Author:** [@Anam\_Cara](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Anam_Cara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-mail-notification-working/82333 "2023-11-27T21:16:36Z")
:heavy\_heart\_exclamation: Thank you Devs and teams for fixing the mail notification :heavy\_heart\_exclamation: It works now to show me new mail, including new messages and guild tasks rewards. It also goes away once I ha… --- ## [Clarifications regarding sentries](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/clarifications-regarding-sentries/82179)
**Author:** [@OBSERVER](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/OBSERVER)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/clarifications-regarding-sentries/82179 "2023-11-14T08:18:57Z")
Good morning distinguished moderators and developers of the game, this is the third week since Sentinels were added and we may have some interesting data. To complete all the paths in underspire, it takes around 2000 ge… --- ## [HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gems of War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/happy-birthday-gems-of-war/82167)
**Author:** [@esslee](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/esslee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/happy-birthday-gems-of-war/82167 "2023-11-11T17:55:08Z")
Happy Birthday Gems of War Thank you for my daily dose of thrills spills angst and joy over the last 9 yrs ! Who knew on day one, when all we had was pvp and the few troops were maxed at 15, that you would grow in to t… --- ## [Why is points getting so low when using Zuul and other devour troops and true damage dealers in GW?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-is-points-getting-so-low-when-using-zuul-and-other-devour-troops-and-true-damage-dealers-in-gw/82184)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-is-points-getting-so-low-when-using-zuul-and-other-devour-troops-and-true-damage-dealers-in-gw/82184 "2023-11-10T16:30:53Z")
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