Oh yes please! Its such a great price point, you can put anything there that's even the tiniest bit of a deal and it'll get swooped up. I'm so surprised they don't use it alongside a regular expansion launch.
My version of Chromie. Now, I have absolutely no clue how to balance out a Merc since it's still a new ground to settle on, but I hope I made her interesting.
She is indeed, although datamining showed that a Valeera Merc does exist. When asked about it someone from Blizz (I can't remember who exactly) said that they were lookin' for an opportunity to include her in the future.
It's a shame too, because her Merc looked really powerful.
Yeah, I guess if you are F2P, you don't really need to care but there are people who bought and paid for the Mercenaries Bundle. Do they deserve this kind of service?
Both of these are fun designs and the payout for both of them is certainly big. I think I probably prefer Zuluhed the Wicked as Dragon Shaman seems like an interesting archetype to push since Shamans are not typically about Dragons. This is bonus points for me, though I'm not sure how others will feel. Some may prefer Lord Prestor in this regard as it seems like more of a "believable" design choice.
As I did point out, due to the way Gonk, the Raptor works, a single Nature spell that deals damage to multiple characters will allow Dragon's Maw to attack one additional time for each character it damaged as opposed to just a single extra time. This may not matter that much since you'll only get a total of 6 attacks anyway, but it may be something to consider.
R
Whilst you have already pointed this out, the artwork for Queen Huhuran will be a problem. If you find art for that version though, I would suggest using it over Queen Mechuhuran solely because Deathrattle Beasts are far more plentiful. Although there are quite a few Mechs with big Deathrattles, there's simply not that many Deathrattle Mechs to begin with, especially in Standard.
Wailor
The art is used for the Totem of the Dead treasure, though it has been long established that artwork that appears on cards that are not available in Constructed are fair game to use for collectable cards, so you are good in this department. I'm not going to judge this as a Standard card since it quite obviously isn't intended to be one as there simply wouldn't be enough Totems in Standard for this to work. In Wild where there are actually enough Totems to make a deck with this effect, you actually might get something good! If the past is anything to go by, it seems to be a very aggressive strategy.
Neoguli
Quite the interesting combination of class and minion type. A problem I do is the fact that there are only 2 Paladin Elementals in the game (Ragnaros, Lightlord and Benevolent Djinn) and both of them are Wild. Of course, you can use Neutral Elementals, but I'm not sure how I feel about having to rely entirely on Neutral cards for your tribal synergy to function. The effect is certainly creative though. Priest does seem to make more sense to me.
AeroJulwin
Zanari the Brilliant is quite the effect you've got there. My concern about the effect is that the permanent Elusive effect on your hero is on such high extremes of usefulness depending on matchup. Against some decks, the effect is entirely useless and against others, it just instantly wins the game outright.
Rhea the Mainframe seems like a fine card on its own, but it is unfortunately usurped in practicality by Dr. Boom, Mad Genius which grants ALL of your Mechs Ruch and doesn't require every minion in your deck to be a Mech. This is made worse by the fact that the card is in the same expansion and class as Dr. Boom, Mad Genius. If this was in a different Mech class or perhaps even Neutral, then I think you'd be onto something.
Forest Guardian is certainly a deviation from the norm of this comp, and I mean that in a positive way. I think it'll help the card stand out. Unfortunately, I do think the card is quite a bit on the weak side. I think it could not have the Elemental condition and the card wouldn't be overpowered. Of course it then wouldn't be eligible for the competition though.
I know it's not quite the same and it's not strictly better, but still, [Hearthstone Card (RIP Captain Hooktusk) Not Found].
ChickyChick
Caught me at the tail end of writing this.
It is a little bit weird that "Crumbel" sounds so similar to Grumble, but then again we have Lyra and Myra so it's not exactly something I can take away from the card. I think the effect works out quite well. The effect is stronger than either Genn or Baku and the condition seems a lot easier than cutting out roughly half of your collection in deckbuilding, though the fact that the card is class-specific may help alleviate that.
These seem like strong finishers for an archetype that otherwise doesn't have a special wincondition. I particularly enjoy how they combine the Dragon deck with another archetype of the classes. I do feel like the Nature spells become a bit too rewarding whereas Armor doesn't immediately interact with your opponent.
As for balance, because the cards focus on the powerful weapons, maybe the minion cost should be increased or it's Attack lowered to pose less of a threat.
R
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I really like the Mech version, mainly because whenever Mechs show up for Hunter, they are often related to Deathrattles, whereas being Beast-exclusive still give you a lot of room to work with. I was also worried about the Deathrattles triggering twice (as Battlecry and as Deathrattle), so 'instead' seems like a good alternative, although maybe it should be a 'Start of Game'-effect or cheaper minion considering it's not as big of a gamechanger and the minion doesn't have any immediate effects.
Demonxz95
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I think Wailor sums it up pretty well. I would like to add that I think it should 'summon a Fire Rune'. 'Create' sounds like 'discover options to combine into a single card and add it to your hand', like Kazakus.
Maybe change 'its cost' to 'the spell's cost' for clarity. And the current effect also allows you to stack the cost of multiple spells. Is that intended?
Wailor
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It is nice to see Totems get some love.
About the wording: you could change 'have' to 'always have' to clarify that it's a permanent effect or alternatively have it 'set' their Attack equal to their Health.
Neoguli
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I think it reads weird that it's the spells that draw Elementals.
"…whenever you cast a spell, draw an Elemental." seems more in line with Hearthstone.
Fedrion
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This definitely feels very piratey!
My only concern is that it generates A LOT of stats, most certainly for a Neutral card. You might want to increase it's cost. Alternatively it could "…summon six random pirates that die at the end of the turn…", still providing the control, but only leaving a 6/3 on the board.
ChickyChick
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I really like the integration of a Hero Power. I would recommend to also include the Hero Power itself in your submission.
Also, how do I replace 'Show Spoiler'? I've been wondering for a while now.
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Oh yes please! Its such a great price point, you can put anything there that's even the tiniest bit of a deal and it'll get swooped up. I'm so surprised they don't use it alongside a regular expansion launch.
Mercenaries Launch and Welcome Bundles Now Available - Get Legendary Mercenaries & Packs for Cheap!
Now if we can get more $5 bundles for Traditional Hearthstone, that would be great!
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My version of Chromie. Now, I have absolutely no clue how to balance out a Merc since it's still a new ground to settle on, but I hope I made her interesting.
Hearthstone Mercenaries Patch 21.4 Launch Day Known Issues
Exactly my 'translation' of that point...
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Derp... reading for the win!
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
*puts on tinfoil hat*
FLAT EARTH CONFIRMED! (probably)
Mercenaries Launch and Welcome Bundles Now Available - Get Legendary Mercenaries & Packs for Cheap!
Whoa, that's an interesting client error. Thanks, I'll get those fixed since it looks like a relaunch fixed it.
Mercenaries Launch and Welcome Bundles Now Available - Get Legendary Mercenaries & Packs for Cheap!
The images used here are not representative of the actual bundles.
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
OMG, they showing the South African flag in the map!? How is it even possible?
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
As stated in the article :P
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
We had to let it go. Didnt you get the memo?
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She is indeed, although datamining showed that a Valeera Merc does exist. When asked about it someone from Blizz (I can't remember who exactly) said that they were lookin' for an opportunity to include her in the future.
It's a shame too, because her Merc looked really powerful.
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
No Antarctica as well.
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
I assume that's the release times for the PC client and the mobile release will be lagging as usual?
Mercenaries Launches Today - Here's the Free Stuff You Can Get Including Mercenaries, Twitch Drops, and Login Bonuses
Global Warming
Blizzard Details the 21.4 Patch Notes - Mercenaries Arrives Tomorrow, Spooky Season, Bug Fixes
She's probably the Bob/Harth of Mercenaries, guides you on your quest and through the gamemode's tutorial.
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Surely you weren't using SpamPwn as your go-to site for HS news and info. If so, you definitely came to the RIGHT place.
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Uhh...what happened to Greenland in that map? lol
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Congrats to Neoguli and MathU!
Hearthstone Mercenaries Patch 21.4 Launch Day Known Issues
Yeah, I guess if you are F2P, you don't really need to care but there are people who bought and paid for the Mercenaries Bundle. Do they deserve this kind of service?
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Both of these are fun designs and the payout for both of them is certainly big. I think I probably prefer Zuluhed the Wicked as Dragon Shaman seems like an interesting archetype to push since Shamans are not typically about Dragons. This is bonus points for me, though I'm not sure how others will feel. Some may prefer Lord Prestor in this regard as it seems like more of a "believable" design choice.
As I did point out, due to the way Gonk, the Raptor works, a single Nature spell that deals damage to multiple characters will allow Dragon's Maw to attack one additional time for each character it damaged as opposed to just a single extra time. This may not matter that much since you'll only get a total of 6 attacks anyway, but it may be something to consider.
The art is used for the Totem of the Dead treasure, though it has been long established that artwork that appears on cards that are not available in Constructed are fair game to use for collectable cards, so you are good in this department. I'm not going to judge this as a Standard card since it quite obviously isn't intended to be one as there simply wouldn't be enough Totems in Standard for this to work. In Wild where there are actually enough Totems to make a deck with this effect, you actually might get something good! If the past is anything to go by, it seems to be a very aggressive strategy.
Zanari the Brilliant is quite the effect you've got there. My concern about the effect is that the permanent Elusive effect on your hero is on such high extremes of usefulness depending on matchup. Against some decks, the effect is entirely useless and against others, it just instantly wins the game outright.
Rhea the Mainframe seems like a fine card on its own, but it is unfortunately usurped in practicality by Dr. Boom, Mad Genius which grants ALL of your Mechs Ruch and doesn't require every minion in your deck to be a Mech. This is made worse by the fact that the card is in the same expansion and class as Dr. Boom, Mad Genius. If this was in a different Mech class or perhaps even Neutral, then I think you'd be onto something.
Forest Guardian is certainly a deviation from the norm of this comp, and I mean that in a positive way. I think it'll help the card stand out. Unfortunately, I do think the card is quite a bit on the weak side. I think it could not have the Elemental condition and the card wouldn't be overpowered. Of course it then wouldn't be eligible for the competition though.
RIP Captain Hooktusk.
I know it's not quite the same and it's not strictly better, but still, [Hearthstone Card (RIP Captain Hooktusk) Not Found].
Caught me at the tail end of writing this.
It is a little bit weird that "Crumbel" sounds so similar to Grumble, but then again we have Lyra and Myra so it's not exactly something I can take away from the card. I think the effect works out quite well. The effect is stronger than either Genn or Baku and the condition seems a lot easier than cutting out roughly half of your collection in deckbuilding, though the fact that the card is class-specific may help alleviate that.
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Feedback Time:
As for balance, because the cards focus on the powerful weapons, maybe the minion cost should be increased or it's Attack lowered to pose less of a threat.
R
Demonxz95
Maybe change 'its cost' to 'the spell's cost' for clarity. And the current effect also allows you to stack the cost of multiple spells. Is that intended?
Wailor
About the wording: you could change 'have' to 'always have' to clarify that it's a permanent effect or alternatively have it 'set' their Attack equal to their Health.
Neoguli
"…whenever you cast a spell, draw an Elemental." seems more in line with Hearthstone.
Fedrion
My only concern is that it generates A LOT of stats, most certainly for a Neutral card. You might want to increase it's cost. Alternatively it could "…summon six random pirates that die at the end of the turn…", still providing the control, but only leaving a 6/3 on the board.
ChickyChick
Also, how do I replace 'Show Spoiler'? I've been wondering for a while now.
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Inspired by new Benedictus, feedback soon
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Super nice feature, def became my fav HS site to check news and so on !
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Let's see how this fella is received.
The main idea, is just a control/value card, a less aggro way for pirates to be played.
But can really grind someone if a Ship's Cannon or Skybarge is up.