Clash of Clans (Official thread) (4 Viewers)

[freeannyong]

I never saw that sham!

It was during a post-loss mope session. I also wrapped it in the idea of warring less, trying to change SOMETHING. Oh well, this looks promising.

Trust me. Muslims suck at this game.

It's Germans but I don't care if they suck or not. It's a fair match which is what we have been looking for

 

[ChiefD]

I don't pretend to understand all the economy stuff and techno mumbo jumbo, but all I can say is the game is less fun now than it was three days ago. I play this game for an escape from my stressful real life. To sit there and play while watching TV after the kids finally go to bed, and then I get kicked off is frustrating.

Games are supposed to be fun. They made it less fun.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Sunday mornings aren't usually great anyhow, but after a couple days of chain sniping today seemed like there were less snipes available and with less loot too.

 

[culdeus]

Lol someone revenged a trophy drop, with, a trophy drop. The jerk

 

[IC FBGCav]

And I find it hilarious that these people are freaking out about the "economy" based on their inferences. SC knows a metric #### ton more than they do. They know what is in play, behind shields, getting handed out in bonuses, etc. They don't just make changes like this on a whim.

talk to the execs who came up with new coke. Sometimes it's possible to overthink things. I think this is one of them.

I have been out of town, this update seems lame to me. Might have to make a 10x exit.

 

[AcerFC]

I don't pretend to understand all the economy stuff and techno mumbo jumbo, but all I can say is the game is less fun now than it was three days ago. I play this game for an escape from my stressful real life. To sit there and play while watching TV after the kids finally go to bed, and then I get kicked off is frustrating.

Games are supposed to be fun. They made it less fun.

agreed

 

[Sputnikv8]

I don't pretend to understand all the economy stuff and techno mumbo jumbo, but all I can say is the game is less fun now than it was three days ago. I play this game for an escape from my stressful real life. To sit there and play while watching TV after the kids finally go to bed, and then I get kicked off is frustrating.

Games are supposed to be fun. They made it less fun.

agreed

Chime in on the App Store. The game rating is the only thing SC cares about. They have not responded in the 1000+ post thread in their forum.

 

[culdeus]

Hard to get a read but it looks like they really dialed back wall war weight. It's possible that's all they did

 

[IC FBGCav]

I don't pretend to understand all the economy stuff and techno mumbo jumbo, but all I can say is the game is less fun now than it was three days ago. I play this game for an escape from my stressful real life. To sit there and play while watching TV after the kids finally go to bed, and then I get kicked off is frustrating.

Games are supposed to be fun. They made it less fun.

agreed

Chime in on the App Store. The game rating is the only thing SC cares about. They have not responded in the 1000+ post thread in their forum.

They are getting killed on the recent ratings.

 

[Beerguzzler]

This game became way more enjoyable with the boost changes. I find myself boosting every time I'm online now since it's only an hour now. Makes it more profitable to do a few raids in short intervals then get wrecked for a full shield afterwards.

 

[Sputnikv8]

This game became way more enjoyable with the boost changes. I find myself boosting every time I'm online now since it's only an hour now. Makes it more profitable to do a few raids in short intervals then get wrecked for a full shield afterwards.

Sounds like You have a working pattern. What's gettin folks honked-off is when they gem a boost and get CoC blocked by personal break.

 

[jomar]

I've been watching the NE HOU game for the last hour. Went to get in an attack before I go to bed and see that I'm on a break. What's up with that? I've made maybe 2 raids since 6 pm. Stupid.

Do I need to physically close the app to log out?

 

[Clayton Gray]

I've been watching the NE HOU game for the last hour. Went to get in an attack before I go to bed and see that I'm on a break. What's up with that? I've made maybe 2 raids since 6 pm. Stupid.

Do I need to physically close the app to log out?

This might be the case.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

I'm on as much as anyone and haven't got a break yet. Is it only when you don't have a shield?

 

[Black Box]

I'm on as much as anyone and haven't got a break yet. Is it only when you don't have a shield?

Yes, only when you do not have a shield. But if you have a Guard that always counts towards online time, even if your game is closed.

 

[Sputnikv8]

When I want a shield (to reset my timer or before bed), I will do my attack, cancel remaining shield, cancel village guard and exit (android) or button, swipe kill (ipad).

Thats is now how I "exit" the game. Not sure if it matters. So far, I have not been CoC blocked by pbt.

 

[culdeus]

Hit it for first time today and was barely on at all. Was bouncing back and forth between accounts though. And apparently they count that.

Did not fall into the pbt trap as was riding a shield already.

 

[Sputnikv8]

Hit it for first time today and was barely on at all. Was bouncing back and forth between accounts though. And apparently they count that.

Did not fall into the pbt trap as was riding a shield already.

I thought pbt boots u from game totally? Were you able to be in game and couldn't attack or what? Is there different types of personal break?

 

[The Future Champs]

Lol someone revenged a trophy drop, with, a trophy drop. The jerk

 

[The Future Champs]

Just rejected a "daddy o" who requested with an "Ffa". If you're legit, please identify yourself.

 

[JNox3]

Just rejected a "daddy o" who requested with an "Ffa". If you're legit, please identify yourself.

This is a friend of mine. Are you FBGs 1? He's supposed to be coming to Honda. Will talk to him. Thanks for posting.

 

[culdeus]

Hit it for first time today and was barely on at all. Was bouncing back and forth between accounts though. And apparently they count that.

Did not fall into the pbt trap as was riding a shield already.

I thought pbt boots u from game totally? Were you able to be in game and couldn't attack or what? Is there different types of personal break?

Pbt is the nuclear option. If you hit it and can't get a shield you end up in the potentially unending cycle up to a half hour.

If you happen to just be online and have a shield they don't make you have to get another one.

 

[AcerFC]

over the last 9 months, I've become a more casual player. I'll attack 1-2 times when my shield is about to expire, then log off to get a new shield. rinse and repeat. I would rarely get hit for large amounts of loot. This would allow me over time to slowly save up for upgrades.

Now, I don't see how I can do this. when I get hit, its for 300k of each and 2500 de minimum. that's every 12 hours and assuming that I only get attacked once before I get a shield. Is COC basically telling me to stop playing this game? I don't see how I can save any loot for upgrades under the new system. so I'm perpetually stuck where I am.

if I could spend 2-3 hours at a time farming, I could make things work but I don't have the time for that anymore.

being in the same situation as you, I was concerned. However, the ability to next without breaking shield is huge. Just next until you find a base you know you can take. I generally don't hit anything below 300,000 of each unless the DE is above 4,000. That way, with the bonus, im close to a million in resources for the win. Then you can decide if you want to trim the shield even more by doing it again. Out of three attacks, only one hit me hard and that was with warden 18. It will be harder for sure, but it can be done. Im well over 2 million of each since the upgrade went live and I've only attacked 3-4 timesI could be a little off on the numbers, but I'm in a good spot

In my best Culdy imitation, I have really changed my mind since this post. I understand that being so high in cups is contributing to my negativity, but Im not interested in dropping. Instead, I will sit behind my shield for however long it is. I am no longer interested in attacking since I know I will lose all of it. My plan right now is to attack at the end of my shield, make sure I hit a base I know I can get a nice size bonus and just wait until my TH 11 is done. Then I hope to build the Grand Warden and Eagle tower and I might retire. I agree 100% with the guy who said that last week this used to be fun. Now it is not

 

[VA703]

And I'm also told the clouds in titans are 5x worse than ever before seen. Literally cannot find a base to raid

what clan are you in?

 

[VA703]

has anyone considered making a farm base that leaves the TH and 30% of junk buildings out

then use all the defense and walls to protector storages?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

You only get a shield if they use 1/3 of an army.

 

[AcerFC]

has anyone considered making a farm base that leaves the TH and 30% of junk buildings out

then use all the defense and walls to protector storages?

As an attacker, Im not too interested in giving you a shield unless this was the unwritten rule among farmers. Otherwise, Ill take the TH resources and get the cups.

 

[VA703]

has anyone considered making a farm base that leaves the TH and 30% of junk buildings out

then use all the defense and walls to protector storages?

As an attacker, Im not too interested in giving you a shield unless this was the unwritten rule among farmers. Otherwise, Ill take the TH resources and get the cups.

bury the th inside 30% of buildings. maybe throw them 1 storage that you don't need

 

[=Smackdown=]

This just in . . .

Master 1 is loaded with loot - just took down a 650/550/6K. Not getting attacked either.

Glad I dropped

 

[Cliff Clavin]

3 hours left and 24 attacks still be to used.

 

[culdeus]

Masters 3 is good. It's somewhat a ghost town. Nobody attacking but hard to stay put. Lots of trophy drops. Went +350 overnight

 

[culdeus]

Viable strategy might be roll heavy twice under shield and then go all gobs or all barch until get another shield.

 

[freeannyong]

3 hours left and 24 attacks still be to used.

SML and doc we need you asap on 10 and 2 so we can know where to go for cleanups.

 

[sartre]

This just in . . .

Master 1 is loaded with loot - just took down a 650/550/6K. Not getting attacked either.

Glad I dropped

A lot of folks may have given up on the game and the 'place to be' ultimately may be where most of their abandoned bases settle. That could be masters.

Right now there seems to be loot everywhere.

Just this weekend I landed my personal best, 2.47 million while in Champs1. Though I don't get the benefit you do of avoiding attacks. The second my guard expires I am attacked with a max TH10+ war grade army.

 

[sartre]

And I'm also told the clouds in titans are 5x worse than ever before seen. Literally cannot find a base to raid

what clan are you in?

The clouds are more numerous but "literally cannot find a base to raid" is hyperbole. It takes maybe 5-8 seconds instead of 2-3, not a huge deal IMO.

 

[=Smackdown=]

This just in . . .

Master 1 is loaded with loot - just took down a 650/550/6K. Not getting attacked either.

Glad I dropped

A lot of folks may have given up on the game and the 'place to be' ultimately may be where most of their abandoned bases settle. That could be masters.

Right now there seems to be loot everywhere.

Just this weekend I landed my personal best, 2.47 million while in Champs1. Though I don't get the benefit you do of avoiding attacks. The second my guard expires I am attacked with a max TH10+ war grade army.

wow

Trying to direct war traffic - just got kicked out of the game saying my villagers need a break - 1st time that has ever happened to me.

 

[Sputnikv8]

This just in . . .

Master 1 is loaded with loot - just took down a 650/550/6K. Not getting attacked either.

Glad I dropped

A lot of folks may have given up on the game and the 'place to be' ultimately may be where most of their abandoned bases settle. That could be masters.

Right now there seems to be loot everywhere.

Just this weekend I landed my personal best, 2.47 million while in Champs1. Though I don't get the benefit you do of avoiding attacks. The second my guard expires I am attacked with a max TH10+ war grade army.

wow

Trying to direct war traffic - just got kicked out of the game saying my villagers need a break - 1st time that has ever happened to me.

I have been posting this for a couple days bruh. It will eventually happen to everyone...at the worst time. Pbt is broked! And SC isn't acknowledging.They prolly took the rest of the year off on the bonuses from gemmed th11. Now THAT would tick me off.

Edit: do keep track of time, retries and what it takes for you to get back in. If u get in, make sure to cancel VG. Cooloff timer won't start with VG running. As I understand this pos system.

 

[VA703]

that's like a world record

 

[VA703]

k so who has a 'best base' layout I can steal.. im getting rolled and tired of seeing this every time I logoff

 

[thecatch]

This just in . . .

Master 1 is loaded with loot - just took down a 650/550/6K. Not getting attacked either.

Glad I dropped

A lot of folks may have given up on the game and the 'place to be' ultimately may be where most of their abandoned bases settle. That could be masters.

Right now there seems to be loot everywhere.

Just this weekend I landed my personal best, 2.47 million while in Champs1. Though I don't get the benefit you do of avoiding attacks. The second my guard expires I am attacked with a max TH10+ war grade army.

I'm getting hammered in M1 but I don't have the new TH11 defenses built out yet.

 

[sartre]

the ability to next without breaking shield is huge.

Aside from putting the TH sniping to rest, nexting without breaking shield is absolutely my favorite change of this update. It's awesome.

 

[culdeus]

I think base design is less important than finding the right trophy range where you can find loot and not get raided. I think people may have overreacted and dropped to Silver from Champs under the idea that they would no longer see raids from strong players.

I think with the loot cuts to league bonuses holding it's going to take some time to find footing in what trophy range is right.

No base can really stand up to a real raid. No base is perfect. Key is not holding all three types of loot (especially don't hold much elixer) and making sure your barracks are full with troops before logging off (Ideally dragons, etc)

 

[Abraham]

Looking for a clan. Anyone taking members?

 

[culdeus]

The other thing that's really shocking is just how weak the eagle cannon is. They showcased a tower that could two shot a L40 BK at clashcon. Now, if my understanding is correct it would take 10 shots to accomplish the same thing.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Looking for a clan. Anyone taking members?

FBGS has room. Trophy count?

 

[culdeus]

Some war meta updates

• TH8 - Double Poison max hog is extremely powerful if not overpowered. a Max + L2 poison can kill any clan castle content provided you can get it all under the umbrella. Then just release literally 42 hogs and get the triple. Short of hitting a really untimely DBG it's a 3 star every time.
• TH9 - Double poison hog is also a big thing here. I think people really still enjoy hogs so that will remain strong at top MWC for awhile. Double zapquake is obviously very powerful and could ultimately dominate. With stronger heroes running the Max attack is nearly unstoppable. It's for all intents a TH10 on TH9 raid prior to dark spells. Zapquake to many feels a little too easy and is sort of frowned on.
• TH10 - Nothing really is popping out here. People still figuring out how to incorporate the extra spell. My guess 3+1eq becomes the meta, but how is tbd.
• TH11 - L3 witches are really really strong. TH11 didn't really get enough defense to stop a GW+Mass Witch type raid. The GW is absolutely ideal for mass witch. An untimely mortar shell or DGB can be frozen. And having the GW leveled isn't showing to be all that important yet. Seems really strong as a witch support even at L5. Simply haven't seen enough other style raids to make any clear calls.

 

[The Duff Man]

My base is holding up well in Masters 1, I have 400+ of each available and am losing less than 200k each every time I am hit.

I consider this a win because I am hitting three times for every one I get hit. I attack, gem the spell lab and when I check in an hour and a half later I have a full army with heroes and spells ready to go.

With little nexting the amount of time it takes me to log in, attack and rebuild the army is only about 6 min. A quick trip to the "washroom" at work.

My only real challenge is elixer, I am basically treading water because I am raiding for DE so I use none on my army. It costs me about 300k elixer each attack but with dome of the whales out there thisis sustainable.

When i need elixer I will adjust to DE troops. It is probably not feasible to farm both at once and use all your spells every attack.

 

[VA703]

id say the extra spell should be a EQ for war

drop it right on the TH and the infernos are usually within radius

takes like 15-20% off the hitpoints

 

[Cliff Clavin]

That was about the best matchup would could have hoped for...

 

[sartre]

That was about the best matchup would could have hoped for...

It slipped away?