# CONSOLE: An Update on the Update! **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [September 16, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458 "2016-09-16T01:17:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 29
**Author:** ![Carolilya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Carolilya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Carolilya)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/572 "2016-12-08T18:33:10Z")
I used Archon Statue, Flesh Golem, Famine and Golem and went Exploring… ---
**Author:** ![Carolilya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Carolilya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Carolilya)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/573 "2016-12-08T18:46:52Z")
Oh yes, and while I guess we’ll have the two Pan’s Vale troops next week (which will take my Pan’s Vale up to 5 stars) I’m looking forward to the patch because of: - 7-starring my kingdoms 😛 - finally being able to access the store; I’m one of those poor sods where the store has been saying it has not been available since the previous patch… I’d like to use money, but the game won’t let me… ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/574 "2016-12-08T18:48:10Z")
Famine at 20 Mana? Interesting choice. Well, I suppose there are a few troops with higher Mana cost. ---
**Author:** ![Carolilya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Carolilya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Carolilya)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/575 "2016-12-08T18:54:26Z")
Yes, simply for the take-3-away-from-the-first-troop; my main damage dealer was the Archon Statue (with green-brown banner), and I used my Flesh Golem as a “mana generator”. But then again, Explore has way lower stats than PvP, that’s why it was doable 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Nephilim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nephilim/32/29092_2.png) [@Nephilim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nephilim)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/576 "2016-12-08T19:02:42Z")
I didn’t find it too slow but I suppose a lot depends on the board etc. ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/577 "2016-12-08T19:13:57Z")
With Famine, I can’t even begin to imagine how slow that team is. If you gave a fully Leveled and Traited Siren do yourself a favor and try this team below. (My entire team is a L20, Mythic, 3T but just Siren is necessary) G, Siren, AS, FG 1. Never ever cast Golem more than once. Once will strip all enemy armor this almost assures any match 3 Skull eliminates a troop in explore. 2. At start, if the board is filled with a color try and generate that color for a almost guaranteed Extra Turn. If no, pick a Siren color. Keep using Siren as much as possible. 3. Cast AS when filled. Cast FG when filled to recharge Siren. 4. On a rare occasion 1-2/15 you will win on your first trun. Most games will take a few turns. ---
**Author:** ![PowerPlay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/powerplay/32/3886_2.png) [@PowerPlay](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PowerPlay)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/578 "2016-12-08T19:34:48Z")
There is not enough gold in Krystara to pay THAT dental bill. ---
**Author:** ![Whiskeyjack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/whiskeyjack/32/65850_2.png) [@Whiskeyjack](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Whiskeyjack)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/579 "2016-12-08T19:37:04Z")
> [@Strat](#): > > Everyone repeats this like the it a religious text, BUT it is only true for the very, very top guild players. But the top guild players are a significant portion of the forum community so perception is skewed. Keep in mind, Its true for them. The overwhelming majority of players will recive a buff to the rewards. So true. Not to mention that you get stat boosts from completing tasks, and lots of different rewards. I’ve never been short on event keys since the PvP update! ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/580 "2016-12-08T19:41:42Z")
@Dddd Good grief, I should read what I type once before posting. Thanks for interpreting and commenting. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Whiskeyjack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/whiskeyjack/32/65850_2.png) [@Whiskeyjack](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Whiskeyjack)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/581 "2016-12-08T20:04:55Z")
Made sense to me! ---
**Author:** ![PowerPlay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/powerplay/32/3886_2.png) [@PowerPlay](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PowerPlay)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/582 "2016-12-09T17:38:43Z")
_takes a nap with a Dryad_ ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/583 "2016-12-09T17:46:37Z")
I was thinking it was a joke but finaly catched 2 winter imp ---
**Author:** ![UKresistance](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/ukresistance/32/7558_2.png) [@UKresistance](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/UKresistance)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 2:03am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/584 "2016-12-10T02:03:48Z")
@Nimhain can we at least get some info on what’s in the upcoming console patch or is it same as pc mobile. Unless you don’t want to ruin a surprise. ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/585 "2016-12-10T02:11:53Z")
A video would be nice but i don’t think they want or will do it ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/586 "2016-12-10T02:23:10Z")
> [@UKresistance](#): > > @Nimhain can we at least get some info on what’s in the upcoming console patch or is it same as pc mobile. Unless you don’t want to ruin a surprise. I would prefer less information and the developers focus on getting ‘chat’ certified. Keep in mind they have been trying to get the “chat” system certified on console for quite awhile. It was supposed to arrive on console in early September. So that means the first “chat” submission must have been sometime at the end of August. Let them focus on getting it approved! ---
**Author:** ![Nephilim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nephilim/32/29092_2.png) [@Nephilim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nephilim)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/587 "2016-12-10T05:18:09Z")
Sirrian already said Sony have approved, just ms now unfortunately. Fingers crossed guys. ---
**Author:** ![killerman3333](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/killerman3333/32/4068_2.png) [@killerman3333](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/killerman3333)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/588 "2016-12-10T07:23:37Z")
> [@Sirrian](#): > > Quick update… we’re almost there, but Micrsosoft in particular keep finding random privacy issues with our chat… some of them are REALLY minor (such as issues interacting with a blocked user who happens to be in your guild), but the nature of releasing on console means we need to address them all! Did someone piss them off? Or did someone not get their coffee? Or could it be something way more sinister? ---
**Author:** ![PowerPlay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/powerplay/32/3886_2.png) [@PowerPlay](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PowerPlay)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/589 "2016-12-10T18:44:18Z")
_acts cute_ ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/590 "2016-12-10T23:09:33Z")
almost there guys, 2 more weeks ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/591 "2016-12-10T23:12:19Z")
> [@Rickygervais](#): > > almost there guys, 2 more weeks And you know this how? [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458.md?page=28) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458.md?page=30)