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An exclusive interview with Merakon -- DireWolf Digital developer and card designer.

00:00 - 00:05 So we've been reading and listening to discussions on Echo of Akatosh

00:05 - 00:07 And for some of you, the card looks disappointing

00:07 - 00:10 We completely understand the concerns -

00:11 - 00:16 So we want to make it absolutely clear

00:17 - 00:21 that we value skill highly -

00:21 - 00:24 and believe unexpected situations

00:29 - 00:31 - including those created by Echo -

00:31 - 00:34 test skill in a not only valuable -

00:38 - 00:40 - but a meaningful way

00:41 - 00:47 Part of the appeal of CCGs is the variety of play

00:47 - 00:50 that they provide -

00:50 - 00:56 Shuffled custom decks create infinite permutations of play

00:58 - 00:59 and with that comes

00:59 - 01:01 excitement and -

01:04 - 01:06 - dramatic moments

01:06 - 01:08 that test your skill.

01:13 - 01:14 Echo of Akatosh -

01:14 - 01:16 is a skill testing card -

01:16 - 01:20 that essentially creates new cards

01:21 - 01:27 - and players are challenged to make decisions on the fly

01:35 - 01:36 about how to

01:36 - 01:39 most efficiently use Echo-modified resources

01:41 - 01:44 Anyways, we're always trying to design cards

01:44 - 01:47 that appeal to a variety of players

01:47 - 01:49 Just take a look at the -

01:50 - 01:53 Praetorian Commander

01:54 - 01:56 It buffs creatures -

01:56 - 01:58 in your deck --

01:58 - 02:02 all the creatures, by +2/+2

02:05 - 02:07 by +2/+2

02:10 - 02:11 In your -

02:11 - 02:13 in your whole deck

02:15 - 02:17 So when you play it -

02:17 - 02:20 You test your opponent's skill

02:21 - 02:28 Based on our testing, we think we hit that mark

02:29 - 02:30 Your testing?

02:30 - 02:32 Based on our testing.

02:36 - 02:39 we truly think this card is and will be -

02:40 - 02:42 quite appealing --

02:50 - 02:55 - and fun for many players.

02:56 - 02:58 What about the competetive scene?

02:58 - 03:04 No one is obligated to play with it.

03:04 - 03:09 Play whatever you want - make your own deck

03:09 - 03:11 We promise that -

03:16 - 03:20 - we will keep an eye on these cards -

03:23 - 03:26 and take action if they prove too powerful