Jep, in Wild Dragoncaster and Inkmaster Solia are both better than this new card and both practically don't see any play at the moment. Sure, Clumsy Courier has the upside of not having to play a highlander deck or run dragons, but it doesn't let you target the spells. Maybe interesting for a Standard deck, but my expectations aren't high.
I see Sorcerer’s Gambit as a positive thing, except for the rare chance of me actually getting Font of power in opening hand, spell mage often has nothing to do turn one, so the Quest will always afford me something to drop on turn one. Next he's a 7/7 body for 5 mana, once completed, and that nothing to scoff at, and the battlecry of permanent "spell damage +3" is just a nice bonus. As you had said, "However, there is an even bigger factor that can make Sorcerer’s Gambit see play, which is the relative ease to complete it.", you don't have to try and make it work... is just does.
Insane highroll card. You want it to hit only 8+ costed spells, but how to reach that situation as soon as possible without also running cheap gain mana crystals spells though? I do not see the perfect unicorn build yet, but it must be out there.
I'm surprised nobody tried this with taunt druid. The new beast that copies itself is bonkers with taunt synergies. And also, that deck sometimes was missing two pieces: A big chunk of damage and draw. This quest gives the first, and the new deathrattle draw card gives the second.
and there are cards like Mark of the Spikeshell. this definitely sounds like a new flavor of taunt drood.
The randomness of the battlecry might be too awkward for this card to see constructed play, but in Arena this card will be very strong. In Arena it doesn't matter as much which card gets discounted. Discounts on any card are always welcome.
I hit legend with a Control Warrior deck, with the Silas Darkmoon + Soulbound Ashtongue OTK. It feels so satisfying to tank up to 50 armor then kill some hapless Priest or Warlock with this combo.
It also feels satisfying to hit legend today, after I was one win away from reaching it yesterday only to lose the next 5 games. I guess the game wanted me to wait for another day to hit trash legend.
New Mage Minion - Clumsy Courier
Jep, in Wild Dragoncaster and Inkmaster Solia are both better than this new card and both practically don't see any play at the moment. Sure, Clumsy Courier has the upside of not having to play a highlander deck or run dragons, but it doesn't let you target the spells. Maybe interesting for a Standard deck, but my expectations aren't high.
New Hunter Spell - Ramming Mount
Build your own deathrattle. I like it.
Garrote
Can't wait to see the if they expand on the idea of bleed mechanics in the mini set or third set of the year.
New Druid Minion - Sheldras Moontree
The first legendary I opened in the pack simulator. I'm getting my bad luck out, OUT OF HERE! In simulations before I open my packs.
Questing in Stormwind - Better Understanding Mage's Sorcerer's Gambit Legendary Questline
I see Sorcerer’s Gambit as a positive thing, except for the rare chance of me actually getting Font of power in opening hand, spell mage often has nothing to do turn one, so the Quest will always afford me something to drop on turn one. Next he's a 7/7 body for 5 mana, once completed, and that nothing to scoff at, and the battlecry of permanent "spell damage +3" is just a nice bonus. As you had said, "However, there is an even bigger factor that can make Sorcerer’s Gambit see play, which is the relative ease to complete it.", you don't have to try and make it work... is just does.
New Shaman Minion - Bolner Hammerbeak
The Shaman combo battlecry stuff is mindbending.
New Druid Minion - Sheldras Moontree
Insane highroll card. You want it to hit only 8+ costed spells, but how to reach that situation as soon as possible without also running cheap gain mana crystals spells though? I do not see the perfect unicorn build yet, but it must be out there.
New Hunter Weapon - Leatherworking Kit
Why? This set has a lot of interesting interactions that are hard to evaluate.
I think this ends up bad, though.
New Shaman Minion - Bolner Hammerbeak
A 2 mana mini Brann Bronzebeard exclusively for Shaman. I expect to see some broken combos coming in. Cool, very cool card.
New Shaman Spell - Command the Elements
My least favorite quest.
Maestra of the Masquerade
This is 5 star fun whether it is good or not doesn't matter to me.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Fel Barrage
My head jumps to magical Xmas land of this going face after a board clear and Jace shenanigans...
New Shaman Spell - Command the Elements
Amazing combined with Stormcatcher in Duels. Not so good in constructed IMO.
New Shaman Spell - Tiny Toys
I think this would be really fun if evolve effects didn't exist. As such, this will suck to play against.
New Shaman Spell - Overdraft
There is probably a magical Xmas land where this is insane. Consistency is probably an issue, and tradable really helps.
New Shaman Spell - Tiny Toys
Better than Party Up!, but I wish they would dial down the randomness. This is going to work wonders in Evolve Shaman.
Questing in Stormwind - Better Understanding Druid's Lost in the Park Legendary Questline
and there are cards like Mark of the Spikeshell. this definitely sounds like a new flavor of taunt drood.
New Priest Spell - Elekk Mount
If this is what Priest is doing, I'll be highly annoyed. Seems slow, though.
New Shaman Spell - Overdraft
Massively better than Lava Shock and Tradeable too, I will enjoy experimenting with this card in Wild especially.
New Shaman Weapon - Auctionhouse Gavel
The randomness of the battlecry might be too awkward for this card to see constructed play, but in Arena this card will be very strong. In Arena it doesn't matter as much which card gets discounted. Discounts on any card are always welcome.
Counterfeit Blade
if you have only good DR can be a very good card
New Rogue Weapon - Counterfeit Blade
if you have only good DR can be a very good card
New Priest Minion - Psyfiend
Cool art. What's the deal with shadow stuff in priest? This would have been sick as a dual class card with Warlock.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Jace Darkweaver
More fel support coming in the mini set?
The Pepper Thread - Share Some Good Vibes!
I hit legend with a Control Warrior deck, with the Silas Darkmoon + Soulbound Ashtongue OTK. It feels so satisfying to tank up to 50 armor then kill some hapless Priest or Warlock with this combo.
It also feels satisfying to hit legend today, after I was one win away from reaching it yesterday only to lose the next 5 games. I guess the game wanted me to wait for another day to hit trash legend.