Clash Royale Dev Tracker

Bit of a design diary here, from my notes on this change:

• Skeleton Barrel was long ignored because the win rate was okay despite 1-2% usage. Card lacked a clear purpose - any defense would stop it. With this months focus on low usage cards, it was time for a change
• Wanted another fast win condition like Wallbreakers but with different game play. This was the card hinted at in the AMA.
• Balanced on the strong side intentionally, we were cautious with Zappies and the rework didn't move the needle enough. Didn't want to repeat that.
• Provides more options for Spell Bait decks - the Prince <> Skeleton Barrel change in those decks we had playtested.
• Its possible that both Wallbreakers and Skeleton Barrel are too strong - this may be a fast cycle month, but we are willing to react quickly if they both dominate the meta.
• Potential nerfs could be: further reduced health, reduced Skeleton count, removal of drop damage, or speed back t...

True story - the first time I met Ernie was at World Finals this past year, before he did a face reveal or anything like that. He walks up and I just INSTANTLY knew it was him - he looks exactly like his cartoon face avatar. I never thought I would be able to pick someone out from like a street caricature artist drawing but you absolutely can with Ernie.

Great meme dude, I've sent this to like 6 people already and its not even 11am here

this is correct - highest trophies is what the best season is based on & will trump a higher ranking with less trophies

this QoL change is already made and will be coming in the next update!

how it works: you select multiple tower skins and then each battle it picks a random one from the selection you have chosen

you mad lad! you must be a hacker or a pro gamer.

LOL had no idea the caption said that. have fixed it now

i swear, Drew showed up to the filming session with a print out of this meme and gave it to the editor like "we are doing this - one of these, do you know this meme? you dont? okay still, we are doing this"

i absolutely love this!

spent last night zooming in on my instagram to catch all the details - thanks for the bigger version here.

so wholesome!