Arcane Duels - Paladin vs Siren Review

[Coshade]

Hey guys!

After a long wait I thought I would get out our first video. It's an analysis of the Paladin's ability card and his auras. More to come!

Paladin Ability Card ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsiDNZI-2m0
Siren Ability Card ---->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atXLPAAr0og

Attack Spells
Luminous Blast ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYo1InMRWr8
Swell ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf8m23Gpg-Y
Tsunami ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siepbdXwodI

Creatures
Alandell the Blue Knight ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJX3oUVwibg
Alfiya, Noble Enforcer ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6fhWyJFzco
Artemis Dawnbreaker's Eye ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLgB9IiQ68A
Cassiel, Shield of Bim-Shalla ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ9GrSlqZKw
Crusader Griffin ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRkM_TDAC0A
Eligor Larington ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j20tNg3JTBk&index=61&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Light of Dawn ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY1U3NRD8Lk&index=65&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Dorseus, Stallion of Westlock ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKGleK7pNS8
Noble Vanguard ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQPu7YGFxIc&index=69&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Dawnberaker's Initiate ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIn10ZbAl2U
Knight of the Red Helm ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdmKiAQi2Ls&index=63&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Metatron, Angelic Templar ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7OM-TVzhdU&index=67&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Temple High Guard ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5_R7x2setQ&index=74&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Blightheart ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvSmjdmEpoQ
Turghut ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4c82NM_aFg&index=75&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Colossal Crab ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80fmTQBycrA
Gerard Matranga ===> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6zwArVqW8w&index=62&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Kraken ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXc_P4G5l6k&index=64&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Naiyra ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dvxkGjFEEk&index=68&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Merren Harpooner ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exHW3AuSxBc&index=66&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Sherean Leviathan ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sBdnVCH5S8&index=70&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Shoalsdeep Crocodile ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXQ098egqGI&index=71&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Deptonne Bloodshaman ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUL9q_dU4MY
Deptonne Berserker ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK4ddckcCU8
Shoalsdeep Thrasher ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKSqCFIjS7A
Drokarr ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KKMUTBIsno
Water Elemental ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVX2fhh4vv8&index=76&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C

Conjurations
Bed of Urchins ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB0LbGW6KDQ
Shallow Sea ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3ROPQFpY9Y
Whirlpool ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i0rfwYtWk8
Wreck of the Viridian Lace ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPVUC2UuFbk
Swamp ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ieP01o3znw
Elephant Grass ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLpuPzMha64
Steep Hill ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7YRmK5eZLA
Crusade Banner ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e95HSGPZvvw
Coral Barrier ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2xrzCEvNnM
Consecrated Ground ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcVmnv4kP7M
Temple of Meraveran ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lebR-5NFDIY
Malakai's Basilica ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7KdVfK_Ggc
Pillar of Righteous Flame ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh1Lr0-kO7k

Equipment
Champion's Gauntlets ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICbXvaIWEBM
Dawn's Bastion ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y293M0JkhLs
Echo of the Depths ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkrRmVcwaQ
Ring of Ocean's Depths ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBmslhlROQw
Ring of Tides ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vk_1dgdqCY
Voice of the Sea ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gUjM2WfAbU
Shoaldsdeep Trident---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVpv6Dv9zKA
Helm of Justice ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVoAHfXbeto
Signet of the Dawnbreaker ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Yb8FMXVGc
Leviathan Scale Armor ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tk6514Rdw8
Steadfast Boots ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST2kzpTaUAU
Sword of Radiance ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWMXO9MVw8A
Paladin's Cloak ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPiDf7tSFEI
Radiant Breastplate ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsKMrE7Ojtw

Encahntments
Chant of Rage ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Ppexfe2Cc&index=11&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Song of Love ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33MftKH1Bdc&index=12&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Life Link ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uwaHvyYwdg&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C&index=13
Blind ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=028KJkG2pVc&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C&index=14
Drown ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6d3KY4h8Hk&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C&index=15
Eye for and Eye ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=292pOyo_2FI&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C&index=16
Knight's Courage ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypp5QX3sj2I
Lullaby ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KCCU5Qr_LU
Hydrothermal Vent ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcT7m8SFAQM
Healing Madrigal ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu_EPAVADvM
Ballad of Courage ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtvS2WxyjpU

Incantations
Mending Wave ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpyvHRklerM
Lesser Teleport ----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP8iexzlMrA
Smite ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0-0oTQw7vw&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C&index=8
Overextend ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5U8UW_BhQ0&index=9&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C
Martyr's Restoration ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsqhaBB0hYU&index=10&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_FOTzSR-9In-CTsyvwre9C

[Boocheck]

Thank YOU!

[Coshade]

More to come soon!

[Halewijn]

"Coshade you fool!" 


About the solar aura: Can you decide to pay the valor after the dice have been rolled? Or do you need to decide before rolling the dice?

[Coshade]

I am always a fool on these review videos. That's why editing exists 

On the topic of Solar Aura - You must pay the Valor before you make the attack.

[Coshade]

Just letting you guys know we'll start releasing 2-3 videos a day until the release!

[Puddnhead]

"Bump"   Also, We've completed Attacks, Incantations and Enchantments!  Equipment starts soon!

[Boocheck]

Its so nice to watch

Thanks guys!

[Halewijn]

+1. I enjoy the videos a lot!

For future reviews, I'd prefer you guys to review many cards in one video instead of 1 card per video though.

[Puddnhead]

+1. I enjoy the videos a lot!

For future reviews, I'd prefer you guys to review many cards in one video instead of 1 card per video though.

I get where you're coming from.  I'm the same way, I want to see all the things and then go back and watch my favorites again.  That is one reason we have a playlist so that you can watch ALL the cards! (When the videos are done being uploaded)

How does everyone else feel about this?  Is there a format you'd like us to try?  We've got other plans for videos as well so stay tuned!

[Sailor Vulcan]

I'd love for you guys to start promoting block formats. Pretty please?

http://forum.arcanewonders.com/index.php?topic=15270


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[EricTheGreat12]

+1. I enjoy the videos a lot!

For future reviews, I'd prefer you guys to review many cards in one video instead of 1 card per video though.

I get where you're coming from.  I'm the same way, I want to see all the things and then go back and watch my favorites again.  That is one reason we have a playlist so that you can watch ALL the cards! (When the videos are done being uploaded)

How does everyone else feel about this?  Is there a format you'd like us to try?  We've got other plans for videos as well so stay tuned!

Agree with Puddnhead, perhaps a video in which you talked about all of the Siren's creatures or even a video on the synergies between the new mages and their creatures would have been nice.

While the videos on the Mages' ability cards were well done, I think that the other cards could have been released into their own separate categories for videos. 

Either way, job well done guys 

[Halewijn]

I enjoyed the videos a lot. But I think it's not a benefit to have to click on a new video every 2-5 minutes. I also think explaining cards in groups will automatically employ you to talk about combinations/combo's/synergy. Although you do that pretty well already!

Another reason is that you see an introduction/outroduction after every card.  After a while I hear the sentences "I'm Coshade, I'm puddinghead" without the audio. 

But again, I'm nitpicking here! 

[Coshade]

Hey glad to hear you guys like the videos so far! Just updated the list above with a bunch of released content.

Part of the reason we did individual videos was to give a conversation to each card. Another was so that if you were only interested in what a certain card's point is you could just look it up. That being said we will probably go to doing segmented videos in our next review

For now enjoy!

[Halewijn]

I disagree on the crusade banner. You call it a turn 2 card, but I would for sure use it mid-game or even end game!

At the start of the game you can invest all the precious mana in different stuff like big knights/angels/.. or armor. Later on, when you have more mana to spare, but become action starved, you can cast the banner during the final quickcast and have 2 creatures ready to battle the very next round! You can still move and melee attack that round, so you don't lose crucial momentum and it costs only 5 mana! That's a crazy good deal.