TheShift;n9761181 said:
Ok.. something is bothering me
and I can't shake it.so I'm going to throw this out there
and maybe someone can convince me otherwise .
This whole "I know what cards/decks he's playing"
seems like a game breaker for me...if this is suppose to be true to a Gwent game/tournament
Then the players really shouldn't have a clue as to what is exactly (or close) to what's in the others hand.
Now obviously meta decks are a thing and one can assume what the other is going to use..but seems (to me) they know to much info for this to be a competitive type setting..
or is it just me?
It bother's me too, but they all have the opportunity to see each other's decks and create a strategy, so they are all on equal ground. It makes for a different type of challenge, and it allows them all to be part of the party/action and enjoy the show, rather than locking them in an isolation chamber for 8 hours and hoping they don't find a way to see the decks or talk to one another (which is almost impossible to prevent anyway).
I want to say that some of the technical hiccups in the first stream (game voice volume being too loud, blown out lighting on the announcers), were fixed the next day and it made for a much cleaner experience. My only critique would be that, during interviews, people could be a bit more mindful of the camera framing and refrain from walking in front of the camera (Lifecoach is an exception due to his comedic value). Taping off places for people to stand and chairs to sit over can go a long way, and everything else is so well done that it seems a little out of place. Also, the announcers are even more comfortable than they were just a few months ago, they are seasoning well, and the rotating announcer seat is a great idea! I think I enjoy watching the Gwent tournaments more than playing, and look forward to the next event at Lifecoache's palace: everyone looks like they are having a lot of fun and that goes a long way.
