I somewhat admire team5's decision to let us choose between two legendaries. A risky proposal given that they've shied away from this approach with the understandable reason that people will feel bad having chose poorly, or the fact that 90% of the players will just choose the stronger or more viable legendary and so that's all we'll be seeing for the first 2 weeks.
I would assume that no matter the choice, you can ultimately play whatever you like, so you can paradoxically play and win using alliance decks whilst having chose for the horde.
Honor points come from quests, and they count toward the faction you chose, period. There's no such thing as an alliance deck or a horde deck.
One way to keep people from picking the "best" leader would be to make them so similar that it really doesn't matter. Then it's purely a matter of personal preference.
I really hope they have this figured out, because if this ends up being a thing, then they failed on the delivery and "having to" pick the loosing side to get more stuff would be very silly.
Based on Maldraxxus in the Shadowlands, and in particular the House of Rituals (basically lich city), the lich look is more a product of the magics used than the species involved. Sadly, as soon as we accept that, there doesn't need to be any rhyme or reason for the look, beyond the rule of cool I suppose.
I noticed the hair too, but I wasn't sure. Would be a bit strange to replace her with some complete rando, especially a Lich, who, as far as I'M aware, aren't really standard Horde conscripts.
Kinda weird that I'm actually excited about how they're going to handle this.
Most liches are the resurrected skeletons of orc warlocks from the First and Second War, which is where their size and dental work comes from. Although, Kel'Thuzad was resurrected from his ashes and still looks like that, so I have no idea how it's supposed to work.
But I believe that is Tamsin. They foreshadowed that she was practicing necromancy in the last Book, and the hair matches hers in the trailer's end card art.
The difference between what you are understanding of the strategy and what I am trying to get across is: no, I don't want to hardcast 2 10 mana spells that is indeed terrible of a gameplan.
That's why Jayce is needed for this gameplan to work: if you doublecast the Glorious Evolution with lvl 2 Jayce you most likely win on your next atttack and that is not nearly as terrible as previous Glorious Evolution decks. Is it tier 1 broken Material?
No but it's working in some games and I like it.
And yes Jayce is a great improvement for this strategy because before you had to run ionia with Karma to doublecast it and you weren't able to do so until 10 mana which is just terrible.
Overall a tough competition. All of my ideas feel like they don't need to start at 11+ Mana to work, or could just have the requirement on their Battlecry instead of on their cost.
Fractured in Alterac Valley
WOW, this is dedication, the Guide is done even before the announcement of the announcement.
Congrats on Flux and the Team!!!
Leaked Info About New Hearthstone Expansion Set in the Alterac Valley - Hero Cards, New Keyword, Honor System and more!
Honor points come from quests, and they count toward the faction you chose, period. There's no such thing as an alliance deck or a horde deck.
One way to keep people from picking the "best" leader would be to make them so similar that it really doesn't matter. Then it's purely a matter of personal preference.
Leaked Info About New Hearthstone Expansion Set in the Alterac Valley - Hero Cards, New Keyword, Honor System and more!
You get both goldens for free, but you pick one to support for the contest. So you should pick the card you want to see as a diamond.
Nope, never mind. It actually works the stupid way. I should have known better than to hope it would be sensible.
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I really hope they have this figured out, because if this ends up being a thing, then they failed on the delivery and "having to" pick the loosing side to get more stuff would be very silly.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Based on Maldraxxus in the Shadowlands, and in particular the House of Rituals (basically lich city), the lich look is more a product of the magics used than the species involved. Sadly, as soon as we accept that, there doesn't need to be any rhyme or reason for the look, beyond the rule of cool I suppose.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
I noticed the hair too, but I wasn't sure. Would be a bit strange to replace her with some complete rando, especially a Lich, who, as far as I'M aware, aren't really standard Horde conscripts.
Kinda weird that I'm actually excited about how they're going to handle this.
Leaked Info About New Hearthstone Expansion Set in the Alterac Valley - Hero Cards, New Keyword, Honor System and more!
yea thats the confusing part..
my aim is to get both cards and if the winner will be given as diamond for free to everyone, you should pick the losing one somehow, right?
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Most liches are the resurrected skeletons of orc warlocks from the First and Second War, which is where their size and dental work comes from. Although, Kel'Thuzad was resurrected from his ashes and still looks like that, so I have no idea how it's supposed to work.
But I believe that is Tamsin. They foreshadowed that she was practicing necromancy in the last Book, and the hair matches hers in the trailer's end card art.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Did anyone spot Tamsin in the Trailer?
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
So is this Lich person supposed to be Tamsin or is it a new character? Looks kinda masculine but I have no idea how Lich transformations work in WoW.
I guess at least they commited to her demise.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
I wanna be the very best like no one ever was...
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Ahh.. So that's why I randomly thought of anal fissures when I read the title.
Jayce Overview
The difference between what you are understanding of the strategy and what I am trying to get across is: no, I don't want to hardcast 2 10 mana spells that is indeed terrible of a gameplan.
That's why Jayce is needed for this gameplan to work: if you doublecast the Glorious Evolution with lvl 2 Jayce you most likely win on your next atttack and that is not nearly as terrible as previous Glorious Evolution decks. Is it tier 1 broken Material?
No but it's working in some games and I like it.
And yes Jayce is a great improvement for this strategy because before you had to run ionia with Karma to doublecast it and you weren't able to do so until 10 mana which is just terrible.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Gotta say, this is probably my FAVorite expansion...
All right, I'll see myself out, please don't ban me.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Oh silly Rariel Tamsin had a soulstone and now shes a lich look what you've done.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Reminds me of South Park. "Fractured but whole" in Alterac Valley.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Great cinematic, as per usual.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
res priest is back boys YEP
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
A winter theme in the winter. Remember when Koft released in the summer.
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
Nice cinematic :)
But are we not getting any reveal stream as usual??
Blizzard Reveals the Next Hearthstone Expansions Cinematic - Fractured in Alterac Valley
"Never fall back!" turning into "Hurry fall back!" got me. Well played, Blizz.
Expensive Tastes - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
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one player can have 20 mana, so i agree, you hit the mark!
Expensive Tastes - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
In another timeline, she was called Nozari.
Let me know what you think about the cost.
Overall a tough competition. All of my ideas feel like they don't need to start at 11+ Mana to work, or could just have the requirement on their Battlecry instead of on their cost.
Leaked Info About New Hearthstone Expansion Set in the Alterac Valley - Hero Cards, New Keyword, Honor System and more!
That's not a good way to approach a new expansion, you know...