# Dare I say...I like Lycanthropy **URL:** \ **Category:** Gameplay Chat (General)\ **Created:** [May 24, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189 "2021-05-24T19:43:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sherby74](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sherby74/32/63446_2.png) [@Sherby74](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sherby74)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/21 "2021-05-25T14:48:23Z")
No that’s fair - and I accept I’m coming from a very specific standpoint. I wouldn’t criticise anyone who is hating on it, and I know I’m probably in the minority. I do still have things to do, a few Faction pets to farm for example, but I know this is more of an issue depending on where you are in the game. But, no it wasn’t sarcasm, it was a genuine response to a change that I’ve enjoyed. Totally personal and totally without agenda. ---
**Author:** ![Anthrax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Anthrax](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Anthrax)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2021, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/22 "2021-05-25T14:56:46Z")
Anyone is entitled to their own opinion ofc. And we are in agreement that it does depend on where you are in the game. Anyone who has any delving left to do is getting fucked over, especially during PF runs as this is yet another negative for the player. If you’re done with delves, tbh it affects very little except maybe guild wars but then again, that’s one aspect I couldn’t care less about wereas some people think that’s the most important part of the game so there’s yet another “opinion” piece to write. ---
**Author:** ![Texugo-928](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@Texugo-928](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Texugo-928)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 4:39am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/23 "2021-05-26T04:39:22Z")
Its really challenging to manipulate this new mechanic, but sometimes u get a reward. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/d/a/da921818a292c3b397d49afd121c3f3424f73508.jpeg "Saved by Lyncantropy") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTyznTc5j-g) ---
**Author:** ![Anthrax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Anthrax](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Anthrax)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/24 "2021-05-26T08:13:27Z")
That’s cool that RNG was on your side at that time. Most of the time it isn’t tho. Ofc there’s gonna be a few lucky draws. That’s just the nature of the game. That said, I was really sad you didn’t see the skull cascade you could’ve made happen if you chose to do the 3 purple to make the 4th skull come down and also give extra turn. Check at 0:50 what I mean ;). ---
**Author:** ![Texugo-928](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@Texugo-928](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Texugo-928)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/25 "2021-05-26T13:54:36Z")
True 😅. I always panic when I use an explosion 😂 sometimes it creates a temporary blindness and / or activates a tic that I have (sometimes I press the dpad like crazy for no reason). At first I hesitated to use lync because I had to deny D.Gate, but luckily I managed to get it without changing my strategy. I am concerned about the delves that has explosion troops. I used charonas to refresh the board and, unintentionally, I ended up throwing lync at the enemy without even think about it. ---
**Author:** ![Sytro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sytro](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sytro)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/26 "2021-05-26T14:24:25Z")
> [@Denthegod](#): > > I just like seeing all the outrage and meltdowns. 100% this 🕶 . just get myself more nachos and something to drink and go read more… covid-19 entertainment in action… 🕶 Now to be more on topic: I’m not a fan of it, but neither am I an enemy of it. Its just there… I might try to use lycanthropy to get Lyrasha’s Lair done (hope for transforming one of my trolls into one of devouring beasts and eating my way up to boss room and beyond… i know, need a lot of luck, but doing it standard way is also pure luck… and huge hoard…) ---
**Author:** ![Sherby74](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sherby74/32/63446_2.png) [@Sherby74](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sherby74)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/27 "2021-05-26T20:48:35Z")
> [@Sytro](#): > > 100% this 🕶 . just get myself more nachos and something to drink and go read more… covid-19 entertainment in action… 🕶 Loving this. All of this… ---
**Author:** ![awryan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/awryan/32/74650_2.png) [@awryan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/awryan)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/28 "2021-05-26T21:09:20Z")
> [@Denthegod](#): > > I just like seeing all the outrage and meltdowns. Noted. ✅ ![Screenshot_20210526-160205_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/8/f/8f7d0ba12fda26f7c03c446cf0c2c1f9c5103bc9.jpeg) ![tenor (16)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/c/f/cfe0e74dad8278309a6b58de6ca65d48e4b749e9.gif) ---
**Author:** ![sylverscale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@sylverscale](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/sylverscale)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/31 "2021-05-26T23:51:39Z")
> [@Denthegod](#): > > don’t think enough people here know I like watching them cry like little girls We know. We just don’t care. ---
**Author:** ![Snooj](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/snooj/32/65852_2.png) [@Snooj](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Snooj)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/32 "2021-05-27T00:33:19Z")
> [@Denthegod](#): > > cry like little girls Mm sexism. Troll more. ---
**Author:** ![MagiBelgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@MagiBelgr](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MagiBelgr)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/33 "2021-05-27T00:36:32Z")
Yeah man, sorry, but I also can do without sexist trolls. ---
**Author:** ![Denthegod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/denthegod/32/69138_2.png) [@Denthegod](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Denthegod)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/34 "2021-05-27T01:30:19Z")
Yeah, could’ve fooled me ---
**Author:** ![ChunkyMono](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/chunkymono/32/69308_2.png) [@ChunkyMono](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ChunkyMono)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/36 "2021-05-27T02:10:54Z")
> [@rbchaffe](#): > > Playing in PvP, I have seen several transformations in my opponents’ teams. Several of those beasts could be stealthy if only the player had applied the traits. Shrug, since it then doesn’t prolong the battle as much as it could have. Excellent point, I’ll pass that along to all my Guild mates. 👍 Y’see, I’m loving this discussion, it is a good conversation, and i even literally Laughed out loud. I wasn’t on the floor rolling… But Shimrra, well played, WELL played. > [@Shimrra](#): > > Then again my hero got turned into a penguin. I was not prepared. …and if you were not trying to be funny, than my most humblest of apologies. I am sorry to take joy at your expense. May you _Be_ better prepared in the future, for the night is Dark, and full of Lycans. I can howl at the moon w/ the Best of them. Ask Nashville, or Red Wing Fans. 20 April 2012. Bridgestone Arena. That place was rocking. I thought they country? Unbelievable. > [@Goodly](#): > > The lycantrophy mechanic is just anti-player. If my opponent picks up a lycantrophy gem and it activates, I’ve lost a troop I’ve placed there for a reason. If I pick up lycantrophy gem and it activates I’ve healed my opponent. I have not encountered it in GW yet, but the defender chose his team as well. If it activates before a 2nd Empowered troop casts, then it could be a 👍. It can heal your troop as well. And if all the “Top Guild Players” drop from 30-0, to 28-2, then it will truly be more about (possibly) Player skill and not just RNG. For the “Top Players”, in my most humblest of opinions, know how to Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. I may fail and go 0-30. I have 14 Troops with Gold Medals. I love this Game And GW. Lycanthropy is something I am open to learning more about. 😀 And 👍 for sharing your opinion. > [@Tresk](#): > > Imagine playing chess with random pieces being exchanged. 3 dimensional chess? Chess with a 6 year old who decides to randomly smash the board? The Randomness can be a detriment, I see your point. Maybe someday, we could have difficult levels return to the game. 🙁 Easy mode, no RNG involved, no empowered, low risk, low rewards. 🙂 Moderate: chose one or the other to turn off; choice is good. Moderate rewards. 😀 Try-hard mode: No holds-barred, come at me bruh, good rewards, real good. The best. If U want the Ultimate, U gotta be willing to fight the Ultimate fights. 👍 It would take $, and coders, and possibly better talent at the production facility. But if we increase Foot Traffic into our Game and Community. “Hey, I want to see what this Monofilament Guy has to say”…It was Word Salad Man, i may not get your name right 100% of the time. It’s ok if you don’t get mine, I was silent before…I need to speak up now. Many thanks. Cheers. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![yuru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/dfb087/32.png) [@yuru](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/yuru)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/37 "2021-05-27T05:07:41Z")
That’s just one of the devs’ smurf accounts. ---
**Author:** ![Wow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/wow/32/76075_2.png) [@Wow](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Wow)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 5:17am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/38 "2021-05-27T05:17:36Z")
I don’t support lycantrophy because it’ll be harder for new players. They will put more time to grind. ---
**Author:** ![Sytro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@Sytro](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sytro)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/39 "2021-05-27T08:27:02Z")
> [@Tresk](#): > > Imagine playing chess with random pieces being exchanged. That’s actually Bobby Fisher’s chess variation: > **[What is Chess 960 or Fischer Random Chess? - Chess.com Member Support and FAQs](https://support.chess.com/article/347-chess960-fischer-random-chess)** > > Chess960, or Fischer Random, is a variant invented by the late World Champion Bobby Fischer. The rules of the game are the same as standard chess, but in an eff So yeah, nothing new 🥱 besides this comparision in a bit ugly: Gems are a lot more random game than Chess to begin with…To be more precise, chess has 0% of randomness in deigns… Only random things you can observe as random are: - moves and order of moves made by beginners 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ChunkyMono](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/chunkymono/32/69308_2.png) [@ChunkyMono](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ChunkyMono)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 8:46am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/40 "2021-05-27T08:46:30Z")
Tyvm, I’ve learned quite a bit today. 🙂 Forum mode 2018 won’t hurt my eyes too bad if I don’t stare directly into the sun or the Fire Giant. 🙂 I watched “Searching for Bobby Fischer”, so I guess he been found 😀 I learned the Secret Identity of another Forum Member 😡 I learned the Nature of someone I quoted as “getting it right”. I need to get it right. 😡 Unblocking 400+ Prisoners from my Muted/Blocked lists takes far too long. Is there a Mass Unblock Button? I wish that were a thing, but this my penitence for being too quick to judge other. I shall endeavor to persevere. 🙂 I was not an Orc, I was a goblin, Sneaky Sneaky was my Title, Snotling my Guild Rank, _chunky goblin_. I still got Paragon more often that not. If U ever wish to play Armello, I’ll help with the Rot. Tyvm Forum Members, this has been a most Glorious Day. ---
**Author:** ![JamesDurning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@JamesDurning](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/JamesDurning)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/41 "2021-05-27T11:42:19Z")
I don’t mind Lycanthropy as a late game status effect. What I do object to is: forced Lycanthropy gem drops where it doesn’t make any sense. 1. If you match it, it puts lycanthropy on an enemy which is a negative. 2. If you let the enemy match it, it puts lycanthropy on one of your troops, which is a negative. If a new player is fighting a couple goblins with their hero and a baby dragon and all of a sudden a goblin morphs into Wulfgarok, how does that make any sense from a plot standpoint? Further, this mechanic will seem very unfair to a new player, and will turn them off. This campaign is the first where I am not buying the campaign pass, because of Lycanthropy. ---
**Author:** ![Wow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/wow/32/76075_2.png) [@Wow](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Wow)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/42 "2021-05-27T17:00:18Z")
I am thinking the same. I will not support (buy) this campaign pass because of lycantrophy gems. ---
**Author:** ![yuru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/dfb087/32.png) [@yuru](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/yuru)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189/43 "2021-05-27T17:06:21Z")
It’s too late for me to unbuy the pass, but I’ve left negative reviews on both Steam and Google. [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dare-i-say-i-like-lycanthropy/70189.md?page=3)