Category Archives: Clash Royale

CR: Tourneys are here, and need some fixing

Posted on July 5, 2016 by SynCaine

Tourneys have finally come to Clash Royale, and they are… interesting. Like a lot of stuff about CR, the core is good and they are fun, but the surrounding details are both frustrating and perhaps ultimately flawed. Lets dig in. … Continue reading →

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CR: View from the top

Posted on June 6, 2016 by SynCaine

Well, if ‘the top’ is Arena 8 in Clash Royale anyway. The climb has been very interesting, especially having two accounts to compare. My main as of right now is in Arena 8, while my second account is at 2900 … Continue reading →

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CR: Cards come a little easier

Posted on May 3, 2016 by SynCaine

Big patch today in the world of Clash Royale (isn’t it fun to play a mobile game that gets updated more than once every 6 months, with balance changes too no less!), one that will shake up the meta considerable … Continue reading →

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Update on CoC, CR, and BB. HS is dead

Posted on April 19, 2016 by SynCaine

Quick update on the mobile gaming front. We have one open spot in both Clash Royale and Boom Beach, along with two spots in Clash of Clans. Search for “Supreme Cream!” to find us, and state you are a blog … Continue reading →

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CR: Lets talk about my not-so-super chest

Posted on April 4, 2016 by SynCaine

Super Magical Chests (impossibly dumb name) in Clash Royale are handed out randomly whenever you earn a loot chest, with a drop rate of 1/1000. The rest of the chests are on a set rotation. The Super chest isn’t just … Continue reading →

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CR: The brutality of a shorter feedback cycle

Posted on March 24, 2016 by SynCaine

One of the big differences psychologically between Clash Royale and another PvP game like say League of Legends is the length of the feedback cycle. In LoL a win or a loss takes about 30 minutes, which means the average … Continue reading →

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CR: You likely suck more than the chest timers do

Posted on March 15, 2016 by SynCaine

The more I think about it, the more I think the main issue with Clash Royale’s business model is based on presentation rather than actual function. The game hits you right away with big timers, and is also misleading in … Continue reading →

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Clash Royale: How to be smart with the game and your money

Posted on March 14, 2016 by SynCaine

Some random items around Clash Royale, which has taken gaming by storm because, goddamn, it’s a ton of fun. First, why do some people call it a MOBA? I mean I get the lanes thing, but having multiple lanes isn’t … Continue reading →

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Don’t be as dumb as the burning man in Clash Royale

Posted on March 12, 2016 by SynCaine

I’m sure most (all?) of you have already figured this out, but just in case, don’t be this dumb in Clash Royale. The math is rather simple, but if you need it broken down here you go. The more (very … Continue reading →

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Clash Royale review

Posted on March 9, 2016 by SynCaine

Let’s talk more about Clash Royale, because it’s good. Really good. SuperCell today is where Old Blizzard was back in the day; the games they make are easy to pick up, lure you in with the promise of more enjoyment … Continue reading →

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