If it’s Wild, something to do with Shaman. Either a hit to Ancestor’s Call, or maybe a change to Lightning Bloom. Big Shaman playing Bloom into Call on turn 2 (or turn 1 with Coin) is a little too crazy with things like Colossal minions in the game.
Are there things that beat Big Shaman? Sure. But the Wild meta seems like it is being shaped around this one deck right now. Either play it or play a hard counter to it.
Also, many people have exams around this date, so that's probably influential too.
Yeah, this is my final week of the college year, so between writing reports and studying for tests, I simply didn't feel like participating in feedback. Might be relevant for others as well.
Ice block counters nearly every combo deck except mecha'thun because it buys them two extra turns regardless of what happens. So you going 0-6 isn't that surprising in an unfavored matchup like that.
In regards to your statement about hypothetical archetypes, that does definitely apply to me. I had thought about Taunt synergy for Demon Hunter just randomly somewhere, and in my set, The Secrets of Volcania, I decided to just go do it.
It's not immediately obvious, but I think the idea of Taunt synergy for Demon Hunter fits perfectly fine as they actually have quite a lot of Taunt cards. Despite the fact that Demon Hunter has been around for 2 years now (yes, it really has been that long, I know it sounds crazy), I don't think their class identity is completely defined yet and there's still a lot of places it can go. Deathrattles in DH were thought of as weird at first, but now they're just a perfectly normal part of the class identity. Taunt synergy could go the same way. If it encourages Demon Hunter to play in a different way that isn't just gaining Attack and hitting the face, then that sounds like a job well done to me.
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Incidentally, dual-class Quests were also one of the biggest things of the new set and it happens to fit perfectly in theme with this week's CDC.
Wow, this does not have the participation I thought it would have. This isn't even a particularly complicated theme, so I'm not sure why.
I think participation tends to go down as seasons progress, I'm afraid. Also, many people have exams around this date, so that's probably influential too.
I made a couple of new cards (both Polymorph-themed), but my card received better feedback than I expected, so I'm not sure if I should post them.
Anyway, some feedback:
linkblade91
I like both versions, but it's indeed low hanging fruit (I even used a card with a similar effect in a Halloween comp a couple years ago).
Among the two, I think I prefer the card that copies yourself, although it's less flavorful.
BasilAnguis
In case it counts, I like the split and reunite flavor, but I think the end result isn't too unique (a big body with Taunt and Rush). I'd probably go for two keywords with stronger synergy, like Rush and Divine Shield.
anchorm4n
The flavor is cool, but the Battlecry is too strong IMO. I think I'd make it 7 mana AND affect all minions, like Mass Polymorph.
I like the idea of using a non-transform HP, but if you decide to keep the current one, I'd make it targetable. Also, don't forget to write Hero Power (bolded) on top of it, like Fireblast and all other Hero Powers.
Overall, good job!
BloodMefist
I really like Witty Witch Doctor, probably my favorite card so far. It has a very creative use of transform, and its flexibility is very interesting (although the anti synergy with itself is a bit of an issue).
I'm afraid I don't like your other card. It's too similar to Demonic Project for my taste.
Demonxz95
I like Wave of Evolution, it sounds like a very fun card (in case it doesn't turn out to be meta, that is).
Haven't beaten this Task yet, but here's what I noticed: the dudes are just pre-existing Mercs with new names and art? I think one is Diablo, one is Cairne, Sylvanas, Blink Fox, Vol'Jin and maybe Cariel? Did anyone else notice the same thing?
task 9?
Yeah, those are just reskinned mercs, for our pleasure. Each comes with their own equipment.
Cariel/Voljin/Sylvannas, bench Cairne/Diablo/Fox
Here's a hint, take down sylvannas as soon as possible. Followed by Voljin. Preferably both by turn 2.
Interesting to see that what they've done is essentially duplicate noz's quest multiple times, suggesting that its possible that they think at some point they'll need to remove it, rather than add into the queue for regulars (assuming there's such a thing)
I dont expect pitchforks be raised over such a trivial thing but it does points out how transient these rewards really are in hearthstone. Cynically, we can even speculate that they may be testing the waters with this apparently mishap.
Haven't beaten this Task yet, but here's what I noticed: the dudes are just pre-existing Mercs with new names and art? I think one is Diablo, one is Cairne, Sylvanas, Blink Fox, Vol'Jin and maybe Cariel? Did anyone else notice the same thing?
BloodMefist - Efficacious Inqusitor seems a bit too derivative to my liking. The added left most condition makes it slightly more interesting but at the end its still a spell on a stick. Witty Witchdoctor harkens back to the big shaman archetype blizzard forgot about for some years now. Sadly I think it's anti synergistic with itself. If you have 2 of them in the deck you risk transforming into the second copy. And this itself is a rather bad minion to get off Eureka! or Muckmorpher so it wouldn't be played in those decks.
Demonxz95 - Wave of Evolution strangely would probably be more played in an agrro deck. A weirder Embiggen for shaman. 3 drops for 1 mana, but you keep your card draw spells and burn. Well that's besides the point of the feedback. It's a decent card, might get downvited because of Deck of Lunacy PTSD. Faceless Envoy is strange to evaluate. Mostly it is the same as Flobbidinous Floop, but you dont get battlecries off. You probably meant it to be used in big minion combos which would work, and in that case it's a more restrictive Eternal Servitude.
anchorm4n - They aren't from WoW no. This is a legendary I created for a custom class which is themed around dragonborns and people with dragon ancestors. Funnily enough its super close to the Dracthyr that were revealed recently in WoW. Yara and Balgruf in my invented lore are a human and a dragon that fell in love and are one of the couples responsible for the existence of half dragon hybrids. I dont strive much, or at all to have hearthstone-like card art, mainly cause I dont like hearthstone card art in general lol. It looks like the cartoony art on the cardboard packaging of plastic action figures at the supermarket. Not that it's all bad, some is cool. I'll should stop ranting about this probably.
Before the recent patch and the new cards, it saw regular play in tournament lists (Majiinbae run a similar list) and the best possible target is Devourer because you get another devour with the next draw.
Again: This is just a private upload. How are you able to see it?
It is outdated - thats why I uploaded it here. Just to come back to it in the future. And besides: Why is this deck "official", why can you see it? I just uploaded it without guide or comment?
Logged in just now and thought I missed out on the quest coz my daily log was full. Glad that wasn't the case but this still sucks regardless. The Noz quest does give substantially more XP like the super ultra rare "Challenge of Friend" quest. Guess we'll just have to exploit Mercenaries a bit more this month.
I'm a little surprised about the participation as well, last week's theme was way more difficult imho... anyway, here's some feedback:
Demonxz95
Both are cool, but Envoy is a little less exciting and just too blatantly working around the only 1 Legendary per deck rule for my taste. Wave of Evolution on the other hand goes down a newish path since there aren't many legendary spells in the game right now and the effect fits Shaman but is executed in a different way than usual. Nice work! Regarding your feedback, do you think I should make my Hero Power targeted or just create a different one? I tend to just keep it as it is since the weak Hero Power balances out the pretty strong Battlecry of the hero card.
BloodMefist
Both are well-designed and useful, but none of them has me terribly excited somehow. Can't really tell you why though… Don't get me wrong, I'll still give you 4 stars for each of them, it's just that last spark that's missing for me. Out of the two of them I'd probably go with the Shaman card even if it's a bit unlucky that we've both created "Witch Doctor" cards (that's a spelling error by the way… according to Wowpedia, you've got to make it two words -> "Witch Doctor") Fingers crossed rl stuff sorts itself out quickly and the way that's best for you!
Wailor
I really really like it since it's both funny and pretty useful. That said, I much prefer the first (random) version for just the reasoning you've pointed out yourself.
BasilAnguis
Very solid, interesting and well balanced card. The only gripe I have with it is that the art doesn't look much like Hearthstone. Are the characters WoW-lore based?
linkblade91
I really like the flavor of the card and that it supports the SI:7 archetype. That said, I'd go with the one that copies the top card of your opponent's deck since it's way more interesting. I'm not sure if all out copying the card is the way to go here though, I feel like becoming a 1/1 copy would be better. You might not be able to fit that information into the textbox though. One of my favorites this week for sure anyway!
Honestly, I went from 119 to dumpster legend. I am going to try again next month, but with a less cute deck. I will try Pillager Rogue now since I don't think I can get back to where I was without a serious time investment.
I honestly have not considered that is what makes a deck tier 1. Playing against real pro players has made me realize I do not know as much as I thought I did. This player is playing Quest Mage, who I have not to beat once the 6 times I have played against him. It has been forever since I felt like I have been seriously challenged by Hearthstone.
Tier 1 decks are defined by their win rates. Usually a win rate of over 55% is a tier 1 deck, against a set of other decks, and of course the data has to be good and clean.
Hearthstone being what it is, I wouldn't be too concerned with rank. Even good players will concede that ranking up ladder has more to do with attrition than mere skill. Most of the best hearthstone players in the world are grinders; you dont get to high legend MMR by winning 80% of your 10 matches per month. And even the best of the best rack up about 60% win rate against their peers.
If challenge if what you seek, just play one of those nerve wrecking combo decks like standard mine rogue.
I´d hate to give up again on the Diamond Y'Shaarj, but seeing the other two tasks, I´m not sure if I´ll be able to finish it all.
You should know that the last one is a piece of cake, just get to Serena Bloodfeather in the Barrens and windfury will do the trick. I did #8 with holy team but #9 was trickier.
I'm doing well otherwise, at lvl 129 now. I haven't played much this month but made a jump from Gold 5 to Diamond 10 the last two days and cleared the quest log. Slower on achievements, 39% now but I have no plans to grind the most boring or unrealistic tasks.
It took me a few tries to get this one. First time all spawns went into a single merc. And in the second try a second mass hysteria was to much. So it's very luck dependent.
Hey all, how´s it going? For me, after two another weeks I´m at lvl 130. With XP achievements, I´m only at 70% done, not much progress here, since I´m focusing on doing the new Y'Shaarj Mercenaries Event. This time I´m stuck on Task 8 You're a Kid Now, it seems impossible to complete with my beloved Nature team, so I´ll wait for our precious Avalon for a guide with some good comp tips :) (EDIT: I see the guide is up and ready, I will look at it later, thanks, Avalon!) I´d hate to give up again on the Diamond Y'Shaarj, but seeing the other two tasks, I´m not sure if I´ll be able to finish it all. We´ll see. Right now I´m missing 7 of the new mercenaries, 4 epics and 3 Legendaries and have maxed out another two (15 total). All new normal bounties are done, but I won´t do Heroic ones now, because I want to start to focus on completing XP achievements again. Anyway, good luck all with anything you´re doing/trying to achieve :)
Hearthstone is Getting a Balance Patch Tomorrow, June 16
If it’s Standard, I have no clue.
If it’s Wild, something to do with Shaman. Either a hit to Ancestor’s Call, or maybe a change to Lightning Bloom. Big Shaman playing Bloom into Call on turn 2 (or turn 1 with Coin) is a little too crazy with things like Colossal minions in the game.
Are there things that beat Big Shaman? Sure. But the Wild meta seems like it is being shaped around this one deck right now. Either play it or play a hard counter to it.
SWAIN INFERNO
Because every deck you create on outofcards is openly visible (for some reason).
I however don't know how setting these decks private works tho :/
CLASSIC DEEP
Because it was openly visible under the deck category? :D
I don't know if the private function works the way you think it does but it certainly didn't work this time
New You - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Yeah, this is my final week of the college year, so between writing reports and studying for tests, I simply didn't feel like participating in feedback. Might be relevant for others as well.
Wild is in a terrible state
You were playing mine rogue, yeah?
Ice block counters nearly every combo deck except mecha'thun because it buys them two extra turns regardless of what happens. So you going 0-6 isn't that surprising in an unfavored matchup like that.
I wouldn't beat myself up over it at least.
Card Design Conversation - Crystal Clear
In regards to your statement about hypothetical archetypes, that does definitely apply to me. I had thought about Taunt synergy for Demon Hunter just randomly somewhere, and in my set, The Secrets of Volcania, I decided to just go do it.
It's not immediately obvious, but I think the idea of Taunt synergy for Demon Hunter fits perfectly fine as they actually have quite a lot of Taunt cards. Despite the fact that Demon Hunter has been around for 2 years now (yes, it really has been that long, I know it sounds crazy), I don't think their class identity is completely defined yet and there's still a lot of places it can go. Deathrattles in DH were thought of as weird at first, but now they're just a perfectly normal part of the class identity. Taunt synergy could go the same way. If it encourages Demon Hunter to play in a different way that isn't just gaining Attack and hitting the face, then that sounds like a job well done to me.
Incidentally, dual-class Quests were also one of the biggest things of the new set and it happens to fit perfectly in theme with this week's CDC.
New You - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I think participation tends to go down as seasons progress, I'm afraid. Also, many people have exams around this date, so that's probably influential too.
I made a couple of new cards (both Polymorph-themed), but my card received better feedback than I expected, so I'm not sure if I should post them.
Anyway, some feedback:
Among the two, I think I prefer the card that copies yourself, although it's less flavorful.
I like the idea of using a non-transform HP, but if you decide to keep the current one, I'd make it targetable. Also, don't forget to write Hero Power (bolded) on top of it, like Fireblast and all other Hero Powers.
Overall, good job!
I'm afraid I don't like your other card. It's too similar to Demonic Project for my taste.
The Faceless dude is a bit boring and similar to Faceless Manipulator.
Summer Tides Have Claimed Our Nozdormu Day for June 2022 - No Special Hearthstone Quest This Month
Looks like somebody might've now become an unofficial prophet.
This site is always prophesying things and nailing them. Keep up the good work!
Summer Tides Have Claimed Our Nozdormu Day for June 2022 - No Special Hearthstone Quest This Month
pity :)
500 reward trashed
*Solved* Y'Shaarj event task #9 can't be completed (BUG)
task 9?
Yeah, those are just reskinned mercs, for our pleasure. Each comes with their own equipment.
Cariel/Voljin/Sylvannas, bench Cairne/Diablo/Fox
Here's a hint, take down sylvannas as soon as possible. Followed by Voljin. Preferably both by turn 2.
Summer Tides Have Claimed Our Nozdormu Day for June 2022 - No Special Hearthstone Quest This Month
Interesting to see that what they've done is essentially duplicate noz's quest multiple times, suggesting that its possible that they think at some point they'll need to remove it, rather than add into the queue for regulars (assuming there's such a thing)
I dont expect pitchforks be raised over such a trivial thing but it does points out how transient these rewards really are in hearthstone. Cynically, we can even speculate that they may be testing the waters with this apparently mishap.
*Solved* Y'Shaarj event task #9 can't be completed (BUG)
Haven't beaten this Task yet, but here's what I noticed: the dudes are just pre-existing Mercs with new names and art? I think one is Diablo, one is Cairne, Sylvanas, Blink Fox, Vol'Jin and maybe Cariel? Did anyone else notice the same thing?
Summer Tides Have Claimed Our Nozdormu Day for June 2022 - No Special Hearthstone Quest This Month
All hail the wise prophets, for they have seen this day coming.
New You - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Still very silent here...
CLASSIC DEEP
Before the recent patch and the new cards, it saw regular play in tournament lists (Majiinbae run a similar list) and the best possible target is Devourer because you get another devour with the next draw.
Again: This is just a private upload. How are you able to see it?
SWAIN INFERNO
It is outdated - thats why I uploaded it here. Just to come back to it in the future.
And besides: Why is this deck "official", why can you see it? I just uploaded it without guide or comment?
Summer Tides Have Claimed Our Nozdormu Day for June 2022 - No Special Hearthstone Quest This Month
Riot!
Summer Tides Have Claimed Our Nozdormu Day for June 2022 - No Special Hearthstone Quest This Month
Logged in just now and thought I missed out on the quest coz my daily log was full. Glad that wasn't the case but this still sucks regardless. The Noz quest does give substantially more XP like the super ultra rare "Challenge of Friend" quest. Guess we'll just have to exploit Mercenaries a bit more this month.
New You - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I'm a little surprised about the participation as well, last week's theme was way more difficult imho... anyway, here's some feedback:
Regarding your feedback, do you think I should make my Hero Power targeted or just create a different one? I tend to just keep it as it is since the weak Hero Power balances out the pretty strong Battlecry of the hero card.
Wild is in a terrible state
Tier 1 decks are defined by their win rates. Usually a win rate of over 55% is a tier 1 deck, against a set of other decks, and of course the data has to be good and clean.
Hearthstone being what it is, I wouldn't be too concerned with rank. Even good players will concede that ranking up ladder has more to do with attrition than mere skill. Most of the best hearthstone players in the world are grinders; you dont get to high legend MMR by winning 80% of your 10 matches per month. And even the best of the best rack up about 60% win rate against their peers.
If challenge if what you seek, just play one of those nerve wrecking combo decks like standard mine rogue.
Rewards Track: Current progress 5.0
You should know that the last one is a piece of cake, just get to Serena Bloodfeather in the Barrens and windfury will do the trick. I did #8 with holy team but #9 was trickier.
I'm doing well otherwise, at lvl 129 now. I haven't played much this month but made a jump from Gold 5 to Diamond 10 the last two days and cleared the quest log. Slower on achievements, 39% now but I have no plans to grind the most boring or unrealistic tasks.
How to Complete Y'Shaarj Mercenaries Event Task 8 "You're a Kid Now" - Tips & Parties Inside
It took me a few tries to get this one. First time all spawns went into a single merc. And in the second try a second mass hysteria was to much. So it's very luck dependent.
Rewards Track: Current progress 5.0
Hey all, how´s it going? For me, after two another weeks I´m at lvl 130. With XP achievements, I´m only at 70% done, not much progress here, since I´m focusing on doing the new Y'Shaarj Mercenaries Event. This time I´m stuck on Task 8 You're a Kid Now, it seems impossible to complete with my beloved Nature team, so I´ll wait for our precious Avalon for a guide with some good comp tips :) (EDIT: I see the guide is up and ready, I will look at it later, thanks, Avalon!) I´d hate to give up again on the Diamond Y'Shaarj, but seeing the other two tasks, I´m not sure if I´ll be able to finish it all. We´ll see. Right now I´m missing 7 of the new mercenaries, 4 epics and 3 Legendaries and have maxed out another two (15 total). All new normal bounties are done, but I won´t do Heroic ones now, because I want to start to focus on completing XP achievements again. Anyway, good luck all with anything you´re doing/trying to achieve :)
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