r/starrealms

I am a huge fan of star realms and played the game since 2019 nonstop. I have almost every expansion and command deck there is.
I looked through their card database and there a many cool sets that are unfortunately kickstarter exclusive or promo packs, so i guess they're impossible to get? I also wish White Wizard would release new sets...
I think Rise of Empire was their newest "set", but I watched a review and I think It's a campaign with new factions, so its unplayable with old sets.

Does anyone here know if they made statements about stopping to release new cards? Is it possible to still find Promo packs or High Alert First Strike?

This post is an open question: What are your favorite cards to have in the draw deck? Maybe it's an established comp format, a specific combination of expansions that works well, or a fully custom deck with cards from everywhere. Or maybe you play Cosmic Chaos.

As an owner of everything Star Realms in physical format, I'm looking for new ways to combine what I have without making a 500 card trade row. Tell me what you enjoy playing, what kind of playstyles it caters to, if it is more dramatic or gives more player agency, and anything else noteworthy.

Question 1) When I play Hellfire, do I have to choose between 5 attack and the opponent discarding a card? Or can I do both at the same time?

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Question 2) When playing Mech Fortress, do I also have to choose between the two abilities, or is drawing a card and scrapping a card count as *one* ability?

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I'm a total noob, so any answers are very appreciated

I play a lot of Star Realms during the day (base game only). Lately I have found the wait time for online games is longer than it has ever been - often timing out. Previously the wait felt like ten seconds or less most of the time. Is anyone else experiencing this? I am Level 20 if that makes a difference - although I have been for a while and was not experiencing this issue.