New all over again

ROTBI
ROTBI Posts: 54 Match Maker
in MtGPQ General Discussion
I played MtGPQ when it was new and played for the first year or so until a horrible customer service influenced me to quit.  Out of curiosity I decided to consider playing again, but upon logging, no one of my decks seem to be allowed in events.

Was there some type of rotation?  How do the different deck slots work?  Beginner and Advanced decks?  These forums seem a mess so I couldn't make heads or tails of what's what, despite replaying all the tutorials. 

Any non-trolling help would be greatly appreciated. 

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  • Mburn7
    Mburn7 Posts: 3,427 Chairperson of the Boards
    Due to the large number of sets currently in MTGPQ, the devs implemented a standard rotation.  It includes Origins and the 4 most recent sets.  Right now that means standard-legal sets are

    Origins
    Hour of Devastation
    Ixalan
    Rivals of Ixalan
    Dominaria

    Any other cards can only used in legacy events (look for a blue banner, similar to the one you probably see on your deck).  Check the event rules (the i button on the top right) for event-specific rules (some have special node rules and stuff) and set restrictions.

    Also, Welcome Back!!  Nice to see people giving the app another try.  
  • wereotter
    wereotter Posts: 2,070 Chairperson of the Boards
    To answer the second question, the beginner, advanced, etc deck lists were initially player submitted decks for the planeswalkers, and later were predefined then the planeswalker is released. Collecting all the cards in the deck gives rewards, but the decks can not be customized. In addition to that you can purchase two additional, customizable slots, one by using runes once the planeswalker is at level 60 and the other using mana crystals (the yellow premium currency)
  • FindingHeart8
    FindingHeart8 Posts: 2,731 Chairperson of the Boards
    edited June 2018
    I can imagine after so much time away that you probably feel short on cards that you can use for current events.

    It's not much, but if you participate in the Training events that can be accessed through Story Mode, you'll learn the new mechanics that can use in the game.  Additionally, after every victory you get a new card that can be used in the standard-legal sets @Mburn7 was referring to.  The cards aren't really that great, but partnered with whatever Origins cards you have in your collection, you should be able to hit the ground running and start adding new cards to your collection.
  • wereotter
    wereotter Posts: 2,070 Chairperson of the Boards
    FindingHeart8 said:
    I can imagine after so much time away that you probably feel short on cards that you can use for current events.

    It's not much, but if you participate in the Training events that can be accessed through Story Mode, you'll learn the new mechanics that can use in the game.  Additionally, after every victory you get a new card that can be used in the standard-legal sets @Mburn7 was referring to.  The cards aren't really that great, but partnered with whatever Origins cards you have in your collection, you should be able to hit the ground running and start adding new cards to your collection.
    Add to this, if it's been long enough that you've been gone, check your cards to see if you had any duplicates before leaving. When you go to your card list and convert them, you'll also get orbs in addition to runes. The orbs can be used to craft standard-legal cards. Hopefully that helps you catch up!
  • ROTBI
    ROTBI Posts: 54 Match Maker
    Thanks all for the info.  Yeah, it feels like starting from ground zero.
  • FindingHeart8
    FindingHeart8 Posts: 2,731 Chairperson of the Boards
    edited June 2018
    ROTBI said:
    Thanks all for the info.  Yeah, it feels like starting from ground zero.
    I can see how you'd feel that way.  Fortunately for you, every time there is a new set introduced, the oldest set in standard gets shifted to legacy, and we're all set-back a bit, so stick with the game for a bit and you'll have no problem catching up :)
  • ROTBI
    ROTBI Posts: 54 Match Maker
    Ok, unrelated but I ha e another question.  I'm using Dovin Baan.  I have 21 loyalty right now but can't use "Improve".  Am I missing something?
  • Laeuftbeidir
    Laeuftbeidir Posts: 1,841 Chairperson of the Boards
    There are two cards being legal right now that prevent players from using loyalty abilities, sorcerers spyglass and immortal sun,that's the most likely explanation.

    To the deck slots :
    You have one free deck slot per walker, as usual, but on top you get event deck slots that you can use during events that save the cards used (they don't save over to the next run of the event).

    I suggest doing the trainimgs, as mentioned above.
    To get used to the new standard, across ixalan (the twenty gold event) is the best way to try it out currently, with lots of charges and a low risk
    Welcome back! I hope you are still on a low tier, or the return might be even harder than starting new
  • DumasAG
    DumasAG Posts: 719 Critical Contributor
    ROTBI said:
    Ok, unrelated but I ha e another question.  I'm using Dovin Baan.  I have 21 loyalty right now but can't use "Improve".  Am I missing something?
    Might be an Immortal Sun on the battlefield. Or Spyglass. They prevent your PW from using loyalty abilities.
  • Kinesia
    Kinesia Posts: 1,621 Chairperson of the Boards
    There is Yawgmoth's offering now too but it's probably not that!
  • wereotter
    wereotter Posts: 2,070 Chairperson of the Boards
    DumasAG said:
    ROTBI said:
    Ok, unrelated but I ha e another question.  I'm using Dovin Baan.  I have 21 loyalty right now but can't use "Improve".  Am I missing something?
    Might be an Immortal Sun on the battlefield. Or Spyglass. They prevent your PW from using loyalty abilities.
    Also one of the new events stops you from using planeswalker abilities for a full turn after doing a match-4, though I don't think that event is running right now.
  • DumasAG
    DumasAG Posts: 719 Critical Contributor
    Kinesia said:
    There is Yawgmoth's offering now too but it's probably not that!
    Too right! If only they'd mirrored it on the paper version and had it kill something, then bring a creature back. Would actually be playable.
  • Mburn7
    Mburn7 Posts: 3,427 Chairperson of the Boards
    DumasAG said:
    Kinesia said:
    There is Yawgmoth's offering now too but it's probably not that!
    Too right! If only they'd mirrored it on the paper version and had it kill something, then bring a creature back. Would actually be playable.
    I still think its playable.  Stealing creatures is fun!  And the ability lockdown comes in handy a lot
  • DBJones
    DBJones Posts: 803 Critical Contributor
    BTW, do not convert duplicates in the cards tab, it might only give you runes. Going to Activity Hub should trigger an automatic conversion that will properly give you orbs.
  • DumasAG
    DumasAG Posts: 719 Critical Contributor
    DBJones said:
    BTW, do not convert duplicates in the cards tab, it might only give you runes. Going to Activity Hub should trigger an automatic conversion that will properly give you orbs.
    Wait, is this a legitimate problem? cause I always convert in cards when it doesn't auto-convert.

    That's... irritating...
  • DBJones
    DBJones Posts: 803 Critical Contributor
    I'm not sure, I've seen a couple people say it is. Activity Hub works perfectly though, so why risk it?
  • bk1234
    bk1234 Posts: 2,924 Chairperson of the Boards
    I’ve never had this problem 

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