You won't believe it鈥攂ecause I can hardly believe it myself鈥攂ut ever since I started playing Frontier, this is the first time my win rate has dropped to around 21%. My performance has been so poor that, despite likely starting the season in Silver 1 or Silver 2, I have now fallen all the way to Bronze 1. Honestly, the performance has been so poor that I鈥檝e started feeling completely discouraged about playing Frontier鈥擨 might not even play it anymore. As for why this is happening: ever since the powerful cards with new 'Extras' from the Foundation set were introduced, it has become difficult to stay competitive in the game. I don't even know how to acquire those cards, yet most of my opponents in every battle seem to have at least one of them鈥攃ards against which basic Foundation cards at low levels simply cannot stand a chance. So, all in all, I鈥檝e stopped playing Frontier for now. However, regarding Modern and Wild modes鈥攜es, I鈥檓 doing quite well in both; that鈥檚 precisely why I鈥檝e managed to unlock Silver League Tier 1, first in Wild and now in Modern as well.
Speaking of win rates, the average in Wild is just 50.6%, whereas my win rate in Modern is currently above 63%, which is excellent. If I can maintain this rate, this could turn out to be my best season yet according to the end-of-season report; however, it won't be easy. Half the season still remains, and I need to play more in Wild than in Modern because my win rate there is lower and I鈥檓 currently stuck in Silver I. The "welcome loot" I received upon unlocking Modern Silver I includes 6 Minor and 3 Major chests. And although I didn't include a screenshot of the step where I use potions鈥攕ince they usually prove 101% useless for me鈥擨 still go ahead and use them now that I have Alchemy potions available. Please make your own decisions based on your own judgment and experience.
From six Minor Chests, I received three entries and three cards鈥攖wo common and one rare. I already have both common cards upgraded to Level 3, and I use them specifically in Low Mana battles. However, the rare card in my deck is upgraded to Level 2; in addition to its standard stats, it has gained the 'Void' ability, which reduces damage from magic attacks by 50%. This offers excellent protection against magic attacks, and I regularly use this card in medium-mana battles, where it performs well.
Apart from that, I received 4 entries and 2 Fire Elemental cards from 3 Major Chests; two copies of the same basic 'Flame' card鈥攐ne of which I had also previously obtained from a Minor Chest鈥攁re now accumulating to help reach Level 4. Additionally, I got two copies of a Rare card. This is a heavy melee attack card that also possesses the 'Sneak' ability, meaning I can comfortably place it anywhere in my lineup. However, there is a minor issue with this card: its speed. I checked the stats and found that the speed doesn't increase even at the maximum level, so that remains a drawback; nevertheless, if you can boost its speed using 'Archon' or another card, it can perform exceptionally well. Overall, I am pleased with both Rare cards obtained from this welcome loot.
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