# An Analysis of the 5.3 Update

**URL:** <https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-5-3-update/67928>\
**Category:** Feature Requests and Game feedback\
**Created:** [December 30, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-5-3-update/67928 "2020-12-30T17:03:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![Starlite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/starlite/32/43018_2.png) [@Starlite](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Starlite)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-5-3-update/67928/3 "2020-12-30T17:03:56Z")

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> [@5.3 Update](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-3-update/67657/1):
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> ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/a/d/adfcf31d6b4b8d45ea7c312b3b0248bcdce34ef9.jpeg)
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> - Shrines are a new system that gives players extra means to gain resources while playing the game.
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> - The Shrine menu contains Shrines, each Shrine will be tied to a different Resource or Collectible in the game.
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> - With this first Shrine, for each Gold coin won in battle, the Shrine of Cunning will also receive 1 Gold Coin
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> - Once the Shrine reaches 50% of the maximum amount it will trigger a timed offer allowing players to purchase the Gold. Players can continue playing the game to fully fill the Shrine before purchasing.
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> - Once the Shrine is full, the Shrine Offer will only run for 48hrs after which the Shrine will reset and players will have to begin again.
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> - The maximum amount of a resource in a Shrine varies based on a Player’s level. These different level ranges not only affect the max amount of the Shrine, but also the cost and the bonus rewards given in the offer.
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> - If a player levels up into a new level range while filling up a Shrine, they will continue with the Shrine’s existing max amount. Once the Shrine resets, it will then use the new level range.
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> - We will add new Shrines in the future, though these Shrines may only be available for a limited time.

Nobody ever asked for this, and I _very_ strongly doubt anyone will ever buy it. It’s whale monetisation, pure and simple.

In fact, the Chaos Orb aspect is precisely the same as a **Loot Box**.

What’s more, the additional Shrine card on the Victory screen pushes out of sight more important battle rewards.

Even if you actually find a market and manage to justify this, it’s an **extremely** bad look.

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