This looks OP. For only 6 mana, you get the triple trigger, and you don't even need to play it that turn. Then you get the 1 mana version too. I don't love the "can't damage the enemy hero" part, because it feels really clumsy. Obviously, this is a good restriction to put in place, given what we've seen Shudderwock do in the past, but it lacks finesse. I'm also curious to see where it applies and where it doesn't. For example, minions that cast spells as a Battlecry (like Nagaling or the Slimes from the new Hagatha card), can the spells they cast damage the enemy hero?
They've really just gone all in on Battlecries for Shaman this expansion. This Location is a solid card, decent cost for a good tutor effect, plus the mana discount.
Loving all the chess and DnD references but it's a shame Mal'Ganis is leaving core come rotation. I wonder if Team 5 removed him coz he was too good with all this big demon support
I think that once the card leaves your hand, the cost goes back to the original one. It's obvious with the minions, since they're on the board, but that probably goes for the spells too, you just can't easily see it. Meanwhile, the cards in hand take into account the current cost.
I'm never sure which cost gets used by the game. I always found it weird that Grey Sage Parrot would repeat a spell that had been cast with a reduced cost, so then Hearthstone used the printed cost. Similarly The Azerite Rat can resurrect Reska, the Pit Boss or Chained Guardian even when they cost zero.
This first half kind of sucks, no? It wants you to run Big Demons, so hopefully the other half of the Warlock reveal can help out there. Otherwise, what're you using? Doomguard shenanigans, maybe, now that's it back in Standard? Can't cheat out Sargeras, the Destroyer without losing his portal.
Ashen does not have to be on the board for the damage to happen, so I don't think it counts as the source of that damage. "They take 2 damage" does seem to imply that there's no real source, so it just might work.
Then again, it's rotating out, so I'll probably never need to worry about it.
Wondering how this will work with Ashen Elemental--how do you guys read it? I feel like the wording of the card as "when X, they take Y damage" makes the source of damage a bit ambiguous--is it coming from the draw (and therefore not restricted by Shudderblock's battlecry), or is it coming from Ashen itself (and therefore will not damage the opponent)? Does anyone know?
Unfortunately, it doesn't boost the effect. Transforming a 3-Cost into a 6-cost multiple times while keeping the original cost will still land on a 6-cost. Cost.
Yea, any hand buffs seem to override the 1/1 aura. Anubisath Warbringer also pretty good
Edit: I see what you mean though with Lor'themar Theron. The double stat buff isn't correct. My Sire Denathrius is an 11/11 with just 1 battlecry effect from Lor'themar
Wish Upon a Star I don't think it's playable, it's currently very slow and worse for shaman
Pop-Up Book is another excellent 10/10 card, like Baking Soda Volcano, perhaps not as speculative as it sounds but very effective
I always liked Swampqueen Hagatha to combine it with Heart of Vir'naal although it is very slow but I like its effect and this new Hagatha is better because it draws cards from your deck that can perfectly plan instead of random options
Playing a ton of Last Epoch - I thoroughly enjoy it, to the point where I haven't set foot in Hearthstone or Marvel Snap since the 1.0 release on the 21st of February. Gonna probably miss the rest of my Season Pass in Snap, plus the 10-year event for Hearthstone, but I don't really care lol.
March might be when I finally have a slower moment, gaming-wise, 'cause outside of the new Hearthstone expansion there isn't any new stuff I badly want. Princess Peach: Showtime! could be the only one, and even then I'm not experiencing an "OMG I have to have it!" feeling for that game at present.
ARPGs are my jam, and I'm gettin' more into the Soulslike atmosphere after playing Elden Ring. A combination could be really cool, so I'm for sure interested in No Rest For The Wicked.
New Shaman Spell - Wish Upon a Star
Now that's a buff! Get the Slime version of this with Hagatha, then triple that with Shudderblock, and you're looking at +6/+9 for ALL minions!
New Shaman Minion - Shining Sentinel
This is just insane if played for triple Battlecry with Shudderblock. Without, it's still decent, though maybe not worth 7 mana.
New Shaman Minion - Hagatha the Fabled
Just the whole Battlecry package looks insane for Shamans. There is so much value to be had here, it will be interesting to see how games play out.
New Shaman Minion - Shudderblock
This looks OP. For only 6 mana, you get the triple trigger, and you don't even need to play it that turn. Then you get the 1 mana version too. I don't love the "can't damage the enemy hero" part, because it feels really clumsy. Obviously, this is a good restriction to put in place, given what we've seen Shudderwock do in the past, but it lacks finesse. I'm also curious to see where it applies and where it doesn't. For example, minions that cast spells as a Battlecry (like Nagaling or the Slimes from the new Hagatha card), can the spells they cast damage the enemy hero?
New Shaman Minion - Sand Art Elemental
Ok, so Shudderblock can't damage the enemy hero, but then there's this. Whatever.
New Shaman Spell - Pop-Up Book
Pretty middling card here. With some spell damage, it could be pretty good. Better than Mirror Image, right?
New Shaman Location - Fairy Tale Forest
They've really just gone all in on Battlecries for Shaman this expansion. This Location is a solid card, decent cost for a good tutor effect, plus the mana discount.
New Shaman Spell - Baking Soda Volcano
Pretty solid removal plus Lifesteal, I like it! Good callback to the original Volcano, too.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 12 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 3
Wasn't in love with the signatures this round but Nemsi art is awesome.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 12 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 3
Loving all the chess and DnD references but it's a shame Mal'Ganis is leaving core come rotation. I wonder if Team 5 removed him coz he was too good with all this big demon support
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
I think that once the card leaves your hand, the cost goes back to the original one. It's obvious with the minions, since they're on the board, but that probably goes for the spells too, you just can't easily see it. Meanwhile, the cards in hand take into account the current cost.
Really wish Hearthstone had a proper graveyard.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
There goes the dream :(
I'm never sure which cost gets used by the game. I always found it weird that Grey Sage Parrot would repeat a spell that had been cast with a reduced cost, so then Hearthstone used the printed cost. Similarly The Azerite Rat can resurrect Reska, the Pit Boss or Chained Guardian even when they cost zero.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 12 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 3
This first half kind of sucks, no? It wants you to run Big Demons, so hopefully the other half of the Warlock reveal can help out there. Otherwise, what're you using? Doomguard shenanigans, maybe, now that's it back in Standard? Can't cheat out Sargeras, the Destroyer without losing his portal.
Edit: Enhanced Dreadlord is still around, IIRC. Forgot about her.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 12 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 3
Wow, I was way off with Rafaam. Granted, I forgot [Hearthstone Card (Archvillain Rafaam) Not Found] was added to Core.
Also, I love that the Mini version of Tabletop Roleplayer is an actual tabletop mini.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
Ashen does not have to be on the board for the damage to happen, so I don't think it counts as the source of that damage. "They take 2 damage" does seem to imply that there's no real source, so it just might work.
Then again, it's rotating out, so I'll probably never need to worry about it.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
Wondering how this will work with Ashen Elemental--how do you guys read it? I feel like the wording of the card as "when X, they take Y damage" makes the source of damage a bit ambiguous--is it coming from the draw (and therefore not restricted by Shudderblock's battlecry), or is it coming from Ashen itself (and therefore will not damage the opponent)? Does anyone know?
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
Unfortunately, it doesn't boost the effect. Transforming a 3-Cost into a 6-cost multiple times while keeping the original cost will still land on a 6-cost. Cost.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
I want to try Shudderblock in an excavate deck. It both makes getting The Azerite Murloc easier and massively boosts the effect.
Miniature Warfare
Yea, any hand buffs seem to override the 1/1 aura. Anubisath Warbringer also pretty good
Edit: I see what you mean though with Lor'themar Theron. The double stat buff isn't correct. My Sire Denathrius is an 11/11 with just 1 battlecry effect from Lor'themar
What Are You Playing? - March 2024
Avorion. Best game out there of its kind, especially with a few mods.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
Baking Soda Volcano has an exaggerated power for what it offers, surpassing Don't Stand in the Fire! It also makes a reference to Volcano
Wish Upon a Star I don't think it's playable, it's currently very slow and worse for shaman
Pop-Up Book is another excellent 10/10 card, like Baking Soda Volcano, perhaps not as speculative as it sounds but very effective
I always liked Swampqueen Hagatha to combine it with Heart of Vir'naal although it is very slow but I like its effect and this new Hagatha is better because it draws cards from your deck that can perfectly plan instead of random options
What Are You Playing? - March 2024
Playing a ton of Last Epoch - I thoroughly enjoy it, to the point where I haven't set foot in Hearthstone or Marvel Snap since the 1.0 release on the 21st of February. Gonna probably miss the rest of my Season Pass in Snap, plus the 10-year event for Hearthstone, but I don't really care lol.
March might be when I finally have a slower moment, gaming-wise, 'cause outside of the new Hearthstone expansion there isn't any new stuff I badly want. Princess Peach: Showtime! could be the only one, and even then I'm not experiencing an "OMG I have to have it!" feeling for that game at present.
No Rest for the Wicked First Look - Let's See What An ARPG from the Makers of the Ori Games Looks Like
ARPGs are my jam, and I'm gettin' more into the Soulslike atmosphere after playing Elden Ring. A combination could be really cool, so I'm for sure interested in No Rest For The Wicked.
All Whizbang's Workshop Day 11 Hearthstone Card Reveals - March 2
Handbuff Shaman becoming a thing?
New Shaman Spell - Once Upon a Time...
Missed opportunity to make the character in the art Netherspite Historian.