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Balance of the Force – Episode I

Balance of the Force (Will It Be Before or After Origins?)

It is my opinion that almost any deck is beatable, so I tend to be hesitant with Balance of the Force changes. That said, the game is at its best when the meta is open enough to allow diversity. With any potential Balance of the Force, FFG has to consider whether the meta is actually in need of a change. Is one deck dominating all challengers? Is the game hemorrhaging players because of the negative player experience (NPE) associated with a card? In our current meta, one deck is not dominating all events. It IS clear to me that one character is still a step above many others that see play. I’m not convinced the NPE factor of this meta is overly corrosive, and many games are quite fun. I do believe, though, that some cards are deserving of a second look by FFG.

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