TL;DR
- Splinterlands improves the free-to-play experience, allowing players to earn Glint starting from the Bronze league and removing the penalty for using starter cards.
- The need for a Spellbook to join guilds or perform basic activities is removed, although it is still required for advanced functions such as selling cards or participating in tournaments.
- Interface improvements are introduced, with clearer notifications and the ability to acquire Power Cores and Time Crystals using credits.
Splinterlands has released a series of important updates that affect the player experience, particularly in terms of free-to-play gameplay, rewards, and resource management within the game. The latest update includes improvements to the free-to-play experience, as well as adjustments to the ruleset, changes to the store, and the introduction of new features for card customization.
One of the most notable updates is the revision of the free-to-play experience. Now, new players can access more features without the need for initial purchases. Starting with this update, players can earn Glint in ranked matches from the Bronze league, and the penalty that previously existed for earning Glint with starter cards is also removed.
In addition, a Spellbook is no longer required to join guilds, earn rewards from league victories, purchase credits or cards, receive card packs, or delegate cards. However, certain functions, such as selling or transferring cards and participating in tournaments, still require players to acquire a Spellbook.
Splinterlands Democratizes Its Game Economy
Regarding gameplay, adjustments have been made to several rulesets. Notably, the FabFour and FiveAlive rulesets have been renamed to Four’s A Crowd and High Five, respectively. A problem affecting the option to hide starter cards during Open/Ghost Card battles has also been fixed.
In the Land section, players can now acquire Power Cores and Time Crystals using credits. This action will cause Dark Energy Crystals (DEC) to be burned by the company, introducing a new aspect to the game’s economic system.
Interface and Notification Improvements
Additionally, improvements have been made to the interface and notifications. Users will now receive clearer notifications when receiving an item or items from another player. Several display issues, particularly on mobile devices, have been fixed, and the ability to export currency activity records prior to 2022 has been restored.
Finally, the update includes the introduction of Mint numbers for Heloise the Hollow cards, which may be relevant for players interested in customizing their collections.
With these modifications, Splinterlands aims to optimize the player experience and make several of its functions more accessible, although some of the more advanced options still require in-game purchases
