"CONCEDED" Message when conceding a match
I assume there are many others like myself that experience crushing losses in Arena, especially after a series of multiple in a row (i think my record is 9). Something I think that might lessen the sting of "not winning" would be a different message that comes up after a loss based on how the match ended.
For example, if i am straight-up defeated, the default "DEFEAT" message is appropriate. But if I opt to concede for whatever reason (i need to drop off, i lose connection, i made a mistake, etc), I think a "CONCEDED" message would be far less brutal to have come up. It's a small nuance that I think can have a really positive effect on the overall Arena experience.
Another option is to simply fade the screen and provide no message at all. It's still a loss on record, but without the sloooow reminder as the message fades in, and then sloooowly fades out. No need to twist the knife once it's already in.
Furthermore, something I think many don't realize or think about is how competitive Arena is. It's a format that is literally unlimited in what one can do within MTG that has an incredibly low cost of entry to do so. In the paper version, there are physical limitations of what WotC prints and that dramatically increases the cost of building a meta deck, which in turn increases the variety of decks that are played. That's absolutely not the case in Arena (my blood BOILS whenever I play against yet another Alrund's Epiphany deck, which seems to be every 1 out of 4).
Ultimately, I'm asking to make something I love (playing Magic) a better experience for others who share my sentiments.
Also, ban Alrund's Epiphany. At the very least restrict it. F- that card.
Thank you.
- Edwin Aquino (handle: pray4MOJO!!!)
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RumBumStumblin#86448 commented
I'd be happy to concede without any backlash.