Another week has zipped by—seriously, where does the time go? While the Conclave continues to slowly unfold its mysteries, this week felt like a quiet one. No big releases, no sudden shifts, just that steady Conclave rhythm settling in. Which, to be honest, is expected. Not every week can be fireworks, especially now that the set is more or less out in the wild.

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For me personally? It’s been a slow week on the Conclave front. Not because I’m uninterested—quite the opposite—I’m just super busy with Land stuff (which deserves its own post, so I’ll save that update for later). But I do want to touch on something that’s been bugging me about Conclave.

A Little Conclave Frustration

So here’s the thing: I’ve got 250 unopened Conclave packs just sitting there, and I really want to rip them open, add some new firepower to my deck, and get into the mix. But I’m not doing it. Why? Because of the conflict setup.

Now, I get it—Splinterlands wants us to think about our options, plan our moves, weigh the trade-offs. That’s part of the game’s appeal. But the fact that Rebellion cards can also be placed in Conclave conflicts just doesn’t sit right with me. It feels like it undercuts the purpose of these new conflicts being Conclave-themed.

Here’s why I think the team should’ve limited conflict decks to Conclave cards only:

1. When Rebellion dropped, you couldn’t use Chaos Legion cards in its conflicts. So why flip the rules?
2. Allowing Rebellion cards in Conclave conflict means I have less incentive to open my packs right now.

There’s also the mechanics of pack opening to consider. If I wait to open my packs later, I’ll have a slightly higher chance of pulling something wild like a Gold Foil Arcana or even Black Foil Arcana. The way the pack “buckets” and odds are set up rewards people who open later in the release cycle, and I love that mechanic. It makes each phase of the set's life feel meaningful.

Contrast that with Rebellion—there, the pressure was all about buy fast, open fast, and chase those leaderboard points. It was a sprint. With Conclave, things feel more strategic and spread out, almost like a marathon. And honestly, I love that slower pacing. But it does create a bit of a conflict (pun intended) when older sets like Rebellion are allowed in Conclave wagons. It kind of muddies the waters and makes the whole “should I open my packs now or wait?” question even more frustrating.

That said, let’s end on a positive note. Because Rebellion cards can be used in wagons, I technically have a slightly higher share of wagon/airdrop points from my Rebellion stash. We don’t know the exact math yet, so I’m hoping the advantage is negligible—or maybe even ignored entirely—so I can finally rip into my Conclave packs guilt-free. 😆 Really hoping the team makes it more rewarding for the big Conclave buyers, not just the folks who already went all-in on Rebellion. Here's to crossing fingers and cracking packs soon!

The (Embarrassing) Current State of My Conclave Stats

Okay, confession time: I’ve only opened like 10 Conclave packs so far. So my deck is... not exactly tournament-worthy. I’m hurting for cards, and it shows. Here’s the sad little stat to prove it:

But hey, that win was earned, not by my bot. It came from a manual brawl battle, and you better believe I was hyped when it went my way!

Guild Brawls and Going Diamond

On the topic of brawls, our guild has been getting some new blood lately, and that’s great news! We hit 100% brawl fill this round, and I’ve got my fingers crossed that it keeps up. Most of our new players are Bronze/Silver level, which makes sense—that’s where most of the population sits for modern—but it also means we’ve got good coverage on those frays.

As for me? I took one for the team and jumped into Modern Diamond this time. Definitely not my usual spot. I’ve got one maxed Rebellion summoner, but that’s it. No fully maxed units. And definitely no high-level Conclave cards. 😂

Fun fact: my only maxed Conclave card is a Black Foil, and guess where it is?

Yep—on land.

Because of course it is, 5x Production Boost 😍

Anyway, that’s my Conclave update for the week. A bit of a rant, a humble brag, and some stats to prove I’m still in the game—even if I’m not playing with a full deck (literally). More on Land soon, and maybe I’ll even open a few more packs. Or not. Still undecided. 🤷‍♂️

Until next time, See you on the battlefield! 🧙‍♂️⚔️

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