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harvestmouse1​ Based on your AI Overview, I had to ask Gemini... 

Gemini's answer to the question "What will happen if Capital Games implements Relic Delta in Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes?" :£

Here is a breakdown of what would likely happen if Relic Delta is implemented:

1. Massive Power Disparity and Erosion of Skill
•  Damage Amplification: A character with a significantly higher Relic level (e.g., Relic 9) would deal drastically more damage to a lower-Relic character (e.g., Relic 5). Initial reports suggested a power difference of up to 95% more damage dealt and 95% less damage taken for the higher Relic team in extreme cases.
•  The End of "Punch-Ups": The established meta of using superior strategy, team synergy, or excellent modding to defeat a higher-Gear/Relic team (a "punch-up") would largely disappear. Relic level would become the dominant factor in many battles.
•  Invalidation of Rosters: Many players have strategically leveled certain teams only to the Relic level necessary for their function (e.g., R3 or R5 for key utility units). This entire portion of their roster would suddenly become nearly useless against higher-Relic opponents, essentially devaluing years of investment.
2. Exacerbated Pay-to-Win (P2W) Mechanics
•  Extreme Spend Incentive: The new system directly and heavily rewards players who have gone to Relic 8 and Relic 9 on a wide portion of their roster, which are the most expensive and time-consuming levels. This strongly incentivizes players, especially "whales" and "krakens," to spend massive amounts of money to achieve the highest Relic levels to secure a massive advantage.
•  Widening the Gap: The already significant power gap between Free-to-Play (F2P)/Dolphin players and high-spending Whale/Kraken players would become nearly insurmountable in head-to-head modes like Grand Arena Championships (GAC) and Territory Wars (TW).
3. Impact on Game Modes
•  Grand Arena Championships (GAC): This mode would be the most heavily affected. Winning would rely far less on counter-picking and strategy and far more on who has the brute-force of higher Relic teams. Players who cannot afford to keep up may find the mode unplayable and stop competing
•  Territory Wars (TW): The reliance on having a specific Relic level for a counter would add a new, frustrating barrier to entry for many guilds.
•  PvE Content (Conquest, Assault Battles): While high-Relic players would find it easier to clear content by doing more damage, mid-game players who relied on R5 or R7 teams to clear the final tiers of Conquest may suddenly find it much harder, as their damage output is dramatically reduced.
4. Community Backlash and Player Exodus
•  Overwhelmingly Negative Sentiment: The initial reaction from the SWGoH community, including major content creators and long-time players, has been overwhelmingly negative.
•  Threats to Quit: Many players, from moderate spenders to F2P, have publicly stated they would quit the game if Relic Delta is implemented in its initially proposed form because it devalues their time, effort, and strategic investment.

In summary, if Capital Games proceeds with Relic Delta as first described, it would represent one of the most significant shifts in the game's combat mechanics, prioritizing raw Relic level investment over all other factors, which is widely seen as an attempt to drive maximum revenue at the expense of player base satisfaction and strategic gameplay depth.