Spartacus NOT WORKING. Wow...
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The point of spartacus and defensive end was to lessen the amount of cancer spell decks (especially prof brainstorm and solar flare)
Defensive end really shook the meta.
Spartacus, on the ...
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It is quite illogical that Sportacus does not perform his ability by being killed with a trick card unlike Punish-Shroom, which does it in the same circumstance. It is illogical because when a trick card kills Sportacus, the trigger that activates Sportacus' ability (playing the card) occurs just BEFORE he is dead, since it is this card that kills he; instead, when a trick card kills Punish-Shroom, he must be dead to perform his ability, and a plant that is dead no longer exists...; therefore it should not attack.
Summarized, the one who should perform his skill in this condition is Sportacus; not Punish-Shroom. But it's happening just upside down.
I think it is something that needs to be fixed soon.
Disappointed. Was hoping he'd work like the zombie Jester. Will have to give him a go still though not as shiny.
BPRD
- @jaydabbler and I'm just playing devil's advocate here, just spitballin'.... while i understand jester is an effect of the card and not from them playing tricks, and while i wholeheartedly agree that changing the mechanics would break other cards; i do feel sportacus is outclassed by both jestster in damaging the hero conditions, and def end (especially with gargologists) in the defending against tricks conditions.
I think the easiest fix would be putting 1 shield on him. This would at least defend a bit against common tricks giving a bit more longevity.
While the card has brought me a little success, the main thing I've found it useful for is taking the hit for another card I've played. That's still a great use, but there are better 3 cost cards to run, imo. There's nothing about it that makes me value it over BeP, for sure.
Not only that, but most importantly... with a shield he would actually match his design!
EA_AndyEA Staff (Retired)
Hey all,
Just wanted to let you know that this is working as designed. The reason is that the trick does its effect, and then Spartacus isn't alive any longer to do its damage.
Hope that helps 🙂
- Andy -
