“As history shows us, players did not like their precious wood being touched”💀💀💀

the log's legendary ability is to always be good

As a log lover, the idea of lumberjack cutting it but also being distracted by the log is something i really love and it's a sweet concept.

The log is like Landorus-T in competitive pokemon. It's not a bad thing that it's on every team, because it checks the actually broken threats and isn't frustrating to play against. It's essentially just the glue of the metagame

Log gets great value in every single matchup, even against Lava Hound it does a good job at countering Tombstone and Barbs

17:00 I love this phrasing so much. "They(The Bats) were the only troop that died to the zap but not the log *at an equal level*" If only the log could be leveled higher than the bats. That could give the Log the edge it needs to kill bats.

My favorite part is how genuinely excited gratz gets over the notion of unique lumberjack/log interactions, and I wholeheartedly love the idea. Would be perfect for a valentine's day update too imo.

Adding onto the lumberjack idea, i think that whenever the executioner attacks cards like bandit and rascals, the entire match should pause when the bandit is at 1 shot range and a public execution with either a noose or a guillutine should be erected to spread fear amongst the populace and teach kids to not do the crime, if they dont wanna lose all the time they'd have if they were to not do the crime

yes

Bro’s the definition of ‘Quality then Quantity’

There was one very random nerf to The Log: sometime around 2021 (IIRC), they made it so that killing a Goblin Giant with it would not kill the Spear Goblins anymore, unlike what still happens to the Battle Ram to this day.

Haven't played Clash Royale in a very long while, but I still really enjoy your documentaries. You are able to make a 40 minute story about a card engaging even for someone like me who isn't in touch with the current state of the game, which is really impressive. Keep up the good work!

What could be interesting is not really a card in particular history but in general a "why cycles decks are so good in the meta" (going to the history of how the cycle decks over the years became stronger and stronger)

The tough thing about suggesting balance changes for other small spells is that The Log's presence has completely warped the way people perceive the strength of the card type. It's considered perfectly acceptable for one to have a 50% use rate just because that's how it's been for the longest time. Practically speaking, Zap, Barb Barrel, and Snowball are all completely viable cards, but The Log makes them look weak just because it sits so much higher above them. Something I also like to blame for why Log is so dominant is the ever-present Goblin Barrel. It also maintains super high stats through basically every meta and is popular in all ladder ranges, which is rare for wincons. The main reason IMO why it's so hard to stop and why Log is considered the one perfect counter is the fact that center placements exist. Zap and Snowball are both soft counters, unable to fully kill it if anything else tanks or your tower is disabled in any way. Meanwhile Barb Barrel has a tiny radius that is easy to dodge and the Barb that emerges usually gets 0 value since he has to cross the bridge and dies before connecting. Log meanwhile is a positive trade, has a huge AOE, instantly kills it, and can partially deal with support troops. These facts tend to just totally scare people out of using other options and they resort to the much more safe and reliable option every time. Dominant Strategy is 100% in effect in this scenario. Obviously Log needs its own nerf, but Goblin Barrel also deserves to go down. The two have secretly been controlling the game for years and are given the excuse that they're popular or that the game needs to keep them around for some arbitrary reason. Since you gave plenty of ideas for Log changes, my simple idea is to just remove the center placement from Goblin Barrel. Miner and Goblin Drill can't be placed directly on your tower, and Tricky Barrels would still be valuable. It would just become much easier to actually counter the card with splash instead of having most of them be entirely ineffective because it automatically spreads itself out.

I remember playing this game back in high-school, your channel has been bringing me back so many memories I had playing this with my friends and how we raced to 3k trophies back when that was the legendary arena lol seriously keep making these videos man. On the topic of the log tho, it may be a simple card that doesn't do much on paper but it does enough. Clearing out fodder enemies is always a major important role and that half second it can give you when it knocks something back can be the difference between a tower going down or staying up.

Bro we have NEEDED a channel like yours. I have watched every video you have made now, I recently rediscovered your channel and wanted to take a look into the past of clash royale, remembering when all of these changes took place gave me such nostalgia for better or worse.

Amazing video as always! I have a recommendation, you could use some of Umineko's OST in your video, it is a visual novel that, for some reason has a lot of good musics that can easily fit in some parts of your video! Good work as always!

It’s a good day when Gratz uploads. And clearly the internet agrees with this positive sentiment. Keep it up Gratz you should be proud.

Been watching you from the start. Absolutely incredible content, the effort put to research and edit all this is incredible!

A nerf I've always wondered about applying to Log: for every troop the Log hits, its range is slightly reduced. So if there aren't any troops/buildings/etc in its way, it reaches the Princess Tower no problem. But if there are multiple troops in the way, like Skeleton Army, then its range is drastically reduced. At least, something to this effect. I'm not nearly in tune enough with this game to know the intricacies of whether it'd be better to judge this by troop number, or troop mass, or whether buildings like X-bow should slow it down, etc. Just something I've always thought about, considering how easy a card it is to cycle.

I don't understand. I don''t play this game anymore, I never dived too in-depth into the metrics of this game competitively, yet I will BINGE this 40 minute long video for some reason. Your voice is hypnotic, I have no other explanation. Thank you for making so many engaging videos!

The Log can either be someone’s best friend or worst enemy depending on who’s side it’s on

great vids I always watch them in the backround while doing my homework or playing video games but the backround music is the only thing I cant seem to stand but overall love the vids keep up the great work

Great job as always with this video!

your proposed log nerf is super cool, its stuff like this that makes this channel great. thank you mr gratz

I don’t play or watch clash royale anymore, but Gratz’s videos are unique and are worth watching, talking about the backstory of cards and other stuff is what makes Gratz’s content enjoyable and worth watching.

Best gratz video I have ever watched it’s long interesting and great ideas!! Keep it up

I love so much this man documentaries, i already watched ALL of them, even i dont playing Clash Royale anymore. Its just too good and his storytelling is amazing. This makes me want to make these documentaries too about other niches. Love you Gratz❤

Snowball: *exists*

the lumberjack change would actually be such an amazing change.

I love the DOS2 soundtrack on your videos. I don’t even play CR but you’re so engaging I can’t help myself.

Subbed because you made me watch a 40 minute video for a lump of wood in a game I haven’t played in a year

It is an interesting idea. At first I though that the proposal was a joke, but after you explained your reasoning, I can see how you thought of it. However, I don’t really like the idea of a card having very complicated interactions with one other card, sort of like a lock and key.

Log is the definition of versatility hehe Anyways hope to see a video on pekka, that fan favourite card that's pretty mid in cr

Bro, I love the nerf idea for the log that you proposed with the lumberjack relationship!! Lumberjack is my fav card too, and I'm so glad to see someone agree with me on that change as well as Morteiro. Hopefully Supercell sees this video and takes it into consideration as well as the knockback-to-weight rework, but until then... I'll be expecting a "History of the lumberjack" video ;) Also, I hope you're doing well my man!! I hope you're healthy and that you continue to grow more as a channel a lot more! I'm a sub since you hit 10K after your first video, and I can't wait to see you hit more subs!

I literally had that same idea for a log nerf/lumberjack buff and I’m so glad someone else thought of it and could spread the idea

U fr know how to make 40 minutes feel like 10, props to you keep up the good work

I no longer play CR because of the lv 15 addition, but I would play it again if the knockback according to weight and lumberjack/log interactions make it in game, nice ideas!

I always love a bit of insanity at the end of each video. Can't wait for the Log spirit!

Looked at your chanel and thot about it time for a new video and now you droped fr a new one perfect ❤

40 minutes!? This felt like 10 Great video man! And the lumberjack log change is such a good idea, I agree with your point that lumberjack doesn't feel legendary so this change would be amazing Keep up the good work man!

I was always biased towards the zap, love that card, but I have more recently put log in a few decks and the card does feel FANTASTIC to play

Really appreciate your videos even if I don't play the game anymore ut brings me up so much nostalgia

I love the log, one of my favorites but your idea about the lumberjack just sounds so perfect.

That idea about the Lumberjack and The Log is just so good and it really does make sense in the context of their lore. It would be such a unique interaction

There should be a lilypad structure you place in the river that only allows your troops to cross it, lasts 7 seconds, and can't be destroyed by the enemy. Of course the lilypad would become a metal lilypad painted green when the map has a lava river. It might have an outline, red or blue, depending on which player placed it so it's easier to see.

So glad you uploaded

I love your videos and even after uninstalling cr for good after the recent changes i still watch your videos! keep it up

The Lumberjack-Log Interaction You Came Up With Is So Unique And I Really Hope It Will Happen. It Actually Make Creative Usage Of The Lore & Attributes Of Both Cards And It Can Morph The Meta Only In A Positive Way, Since It's Not A Nerf Or A Buff. SUPERCELL PLS DO IT!

balloon history next? also, i really think some of those unique interactions could be super cool for a lot of cards. Could give bad cards some cool niches or create an entirely new architype

Very well put together video. I personally love the Log, but having it be affected by the Lumberjack in the way you suggested would be wonderful. I also think that if you and your opponent place a log or a barbarian barrel against each other the spells would “bounce off” each other and cancel each one out.

Watching this gave so much dejavu since you talked a lot about log in both the logbait and barb barrel videos

Idk if you’re taking suggestions, but would you want to do a video on the normal Barbs? They’ve gotten a lot of changes, I think.

"the community did not like their precious wood being touched"

I love how it gets super goofy in the end after a big serious detailed analysis and I love it

Everytime I watch your videos it's so funny hearing octopath traveler ost in the background. Has some banging music that I use to go to sleep with

this is def the best cr channel. most of them are more directed to kids imo and this one seems more mature and interesting

I’ve always wondered if The Log being able to push back an underground Miner is still a thing

i love your content dude. keep it up

Great in depth video

I still want a history of the changes made to the inferno dragon because I think that'd be interesting

Me watching 45 minutes of log deployments

Ayyy stickerbrush symphony. Love you for that

okay your idea is actually awesome and I’d love to see that interaction

Great video as always, I love how you keep coming up with fresh and exciting topics to cover :) music feels good too! As a Log user myself, I wouldn't want to see it nerfed again, but it's simply irreplaceable in cycle decks for the chip damage, cycle, and versatility. Wouldn't be surprised if they eventually nerf it again...

thought i accidentally opened minecraft

I wood definitely like to see a Splash Yard since is one of my favorite decks and also a old and good deck , good luck with your videos , i love them ❤❤❤

love these videos. usually wait to watch them while i fall asleep but i’m too interested

I don't get nerfing a card just cause it's popular , instead of taking account if it is op or is it toxic/unhealthy for the game.

Such a great video again. Love it! Log is my favorite card! Keep this going.❤

I love the work and time you put on your videos , also i wood wanna see the history of the Splash Yard , it's an og deck and rlly deserve some atention :))

I'd like the next video to be about the forever second best spell, fireball. Thanks, your work is incredible! ❤

bro made a 40min video abt 1 spell card in cr

I love the amount of effort put into these videos. Most of the time I'm like "damn why does gratz take almost a month to upload between videos." But then I look at my notifications and see the 41 minute well edited and researched video by gratz. It's crazy because gratz is probably one of the only youtubers I'd watch a 41 minute video all the way through.

A Great video, as always! Every video is a banger pls never stop doing videos. Can you make a video on the rascals i think its a forgotten card in clash royale

Finally a video from my favorite UKpostsr , i wood like to see the history of splash yard next :)))

Loving the content man, keep it up!

Log is such a good card. It may have high usage, but it doesn’t feel broken. Hopefully it doesn’t get nerfed!

I think your idea for lumberjack chopping log is really cool!

Man... I don't even play Clash Royale anymore... But damn great video! The Log was my very first Legendary... And seeing a whole video about it... It's... yeah, pretty nice

42 MINUTE FOR ONE CR CARD😭😭

The Log was my first legendary and at first I was "oh it's just a piece of wood", kinda underwhelming feeling since I got it from a legendary chest, for which I had high expectations. But then by using it I started to love it and realize how good it was, then I discovered it was the best card in the game 😂 It's the spell with the most "personality" and genuinely cool to play with. Also 10/10 sound design

hope this channel makes it to the top !

please make one of these vids about the bandit. it’s my favorite card and your storytelling of the cards is awesome

As a number one goblin drill fan, i require you to make a video on the history of it

With the nerfed knockback, the Log doesn't feel that legendary anymore. You can't really feel the difference.

you should probably make a video about champions as a whole. that vid would be fire. awesome vid btw

Love your videos, would like to see a documentary on the knight (good stats for its cost )

I think there should be a video about Giant Snowball. I think it's really outclassed by all the other 2 elixir spells.

My personal fix for the log would be the introduction of another proactive spell. I feel that's the niche that's keeping the card powerful.

Great concept 💜💜

Common Gratz w upload

If only I was as popular as the log

They just wanted to kill zap 😞

First of all you did 40 min video for THE LOG 👏👏👏 . Second your idea is very nice and elegant at the end this is a game

i love the lumberjack idea at the end. tbh i feel that and the knock back rework you mentioned together would be enough of a nerf

I think there was an important detail you missed in the log/small spell history, Rage was reworked to do damage and even could kill stab goblins, and do knockback so it was essentially a log that could be played anywhere on the map (This would also affect the lumberjack's rage). I personally wanted this buff to come out so badly but instead, it was given zap's damage instead of the log's. Love your content and I'm excited for whatever new video you've got cooking up.

When I saw this video was 40 minutes long I thought it must be a ton of filler. but instead it was interesting nonstop and super detailed almost like a documentary!! :)

30:02 "and as history shows us players did not like their precious wood being touched" sums it up pretty well Gratz.

Bro finally posted😍. I suggest you if it is not that hard make a video about rage. Its one of the hated card too