MArcomage

I think the damage this card does is too much compared to its cost and rarity, especially in non-hidden games.
You discard a card from opponent's hand and replace it with a completely useless one and you also cause -1.5 stock to opponent approximately, with only 4 recruits and this card is a common. I don't mind the cards with replacing effect, but in my oppinion such cards with low cost should have a high impact on the player as well (for example Mediator, which is an Uncommon 0-cost and is played at a risk).
Whereas this card is a common and I have seen people with 3-4 copies in hand at the same time and you can criple the enemy's strategy by just playing this at absolutely no cost to yourself. Discarding cards are way more dangerous than any damage cards, because they prevent the opponent from reacting or employing any strategy.

Now again, I don't mind the discarding cards, in fact they are a very nice touch in every deck. However, these cards should not be employed at will and costless by the opponent at any time. Most of them are pretty balanced. The only one I find a bit overpowered is this one.

I think this card is a bit too powerful as well (though calling Palisade wall useless isn't totally fair).

Isn't it interesting though that it isn't even in the top 100 for commons? I'm almost tempted to say that cards that are overpowered but underused don't really need balance changes >.>

Well, it's on 126th position now. Before the last update it was on 200+ position, so it's being more popular now. Maybe the attack should be removed?

well it's not commonly used yet because it's only been around in this form for 3 weeks now and it's already been played 600 times. Give it time. The same goes for Desert Traveler

Mojko wrote:
Maybe the attack should be removed?

The attack is nothing and it is countered by palisade wall. I believe remove the stock reduction from the enemy and give it to the user doubled

EDIT:

dindon wrote:
though calling Palisade wall useless isn't totally fair

well I agree and I apologize to Palisade Wall :P

Although I must say, I would never take it in a deck

Giving Palisade wall is better than giving something that would be most likely discarded, since the recipient can play it at no cost for marginal benefit in place of discarding for one turn's action, but it's still, effectively, a lost turn in these dark times that lack reliable hand-cleaning methods.

On that note, bringing back the old quick version of militia would help cut cards like this down to size a little.

My thoughts exactly.