OK Monsterfans! I have some good news. We're back in business. We've been kicking the tires on the new gameplay changes on the test server for the last few days and the reviews are killer. The game is already a ton of fun, but these changes take it up a notch.

Matchmaking changed

The main difference is that when you hit battle the first thing that happens is you're matched up with an opponent, before you make your team. Once you're matched, you'll see who you've been matched up with, and the conflict parameters specific to that battle. You'll see the last five teams that your opponent has used which may help you anticipate what they will use in your fight. Then you use that information to make your team and crush your opponent.

There's also a time limit now to make your team once you've been matched with your opponent. You will have only a few minutes to put together a winning team based on the specific rules for the current battle.

THE RULES CHANGE EVERY FIGHT!

No more just lookin' at the leaderboard and copying the best teams. This game is based on your skill and speed in putting together a winning team!

You know who you're up against, you see what teams they've used recently, and now you have to make changes and teams on the fly. If you thought the game was fun and addictive get amped!

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Season 3 Starts Monday!

Since this version of the game is quite different than the version that is currently live, it doesn't make sense to have the existing ratings carry over to the new system. As a result, once the new season starts tomorrow all players' ratings will be reset to 0 so everyone starts on an even playing field, and the leaderboard will hopefully reflect who the most dedicated and skilled players are.

So, starting Monday prepare yourself to grind your way back up to the top. Mix and match your teams. Descend into the pits, become famous, attain glory and riches!

We're just getting started again!