Topic: Ideas To Further Broaden the Already Diverse Meta

Since we are already approaching the latter half of the brief 4-week Season 7 and u/Supercell_Seth inquiring the community regarding the settled meta it's the perfect opportunity to share your balance ideas/suggestions! Thus far it seems like the meta has taken quite a turn from the EG-centric meta not too long ago.

Notable nearly every win-con is viable, and every mini-tank - which was formerly a daunting task to establish any form of equilibrium with - seems to have a defining niche in the meta. As always, however, there are quite a few outliers, ranging from just being a tad overshadowed (Cannon Cart, Flying Machine) to fundamentally broken cards worthy of a substantial rework (Heal, Rage, etc.). The intention of this post is to encourage centralized discussion regarding these cards, and to spur ideas that could ultimately help the balance team to determine the ideal course of action for a specific card.

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Example to post:

Mega Minion: Damage +7% (258 -> 276)

Though still relevant this unit has certainly taken a decline since its range reduction. This buff will ideally bring this card to the forefront of the meta while being a much better check to the omnipresent Miner-WallBreakers combo. Hopefully Mega Minion will also make Golem a tad more viable in the midst of many high-pressure decks that are very popular currently.

Pros:

• It will add to the lacking counterplay Wall-Breakers currently have, ideally lessening their usage rates by a good deal.
• It will make Golem a smidge more popular, which can use a little assistance to remain viable.

Cons:

• It would be very polarizing change, since many consider Mega Minion to be one of the most balanced cards of all time, even through its 4 impactful nerfs.
• It could potentially ruin the mini-tank equilibrium if it inevitably joins the ranks of the top-tier support cards again.

NOTE: Exemplary comments that best demonstrate the nature of this post WILL be awarded, so don't be afraid to elaborate on your ideas!

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Discussion Questions:

• What cards/s do you think could use a buff/nerf?
  • How can your change be a positive contribution to the meta?
    • How does your change address some of the flaws in the meta?
    • If applicable, could your change revive the usage of a currently underused card?

• What card is best suited for a rework in Season 8?
  • How is your choice for a rework the most fitting for the current meta?
  • How can your rework be a positive contribution to the meta short-term/long-term?
    • What new archetypes/card synergies could your rework establish that would ideally expand and diversify the meta?
  • How does your rework remedy the primary issues of your chosen card?
    • If applicable, would your rework change the identity of the card?
    • Why do you think this would be the correct course of action

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