Update 9.17.1 - Renewed Strongholds

Gepard_PH:   1. We realize queue times are an issue and we have taken some measures to shorten them. Please remember that we are still checking how the current setup works out, and are making adjustments. It may take a while before everything runs absolutely smooth. 2. Skirmishes are more competitive game mode than Random battles, and I can't blame anyone who is trying hard to do their best and win. Competition is good, I would never expect a 55%+ WR players to complain about opponents actually trying to win... What's going on here? Is a game mode only considered good if it's a easy series of facerolls over weak teams? That's not the kind of "competition" we want to foster in Clan Wars.   We are monitoring the situation, and it looks like Skirmishes are just as popular as before the patch, so you shouldn't be worried about the mode being "RIP". Increased waiting times are result of new matching system, not low amount of clans playing the mode. We will continue to work on improving the situation with waiting times, and introduce Advances and War Games. In fact, you can try out Advances today on EU 2 at 9pm CET. Just make sure your detachment is ready to battle before that time!