Interesting with Dr. Boom, Mad Genius. At the moment he isn't seeing much play in Wild, and this card alone won't make those strategies a lot better, but that doesn't mean they're bad. They're good enough to have fun with, but not really competitive. Still, I'd like to try this out in a Highlander deck. I just love me some highlander!
In Arena, the good old Water Elemental is still the king of 3/6's, but this is this certainly up there assuming you can stretch your games long enough to draw those 2/1's.
He did, but as I mentioned, its what you'd expect from your CEO.
...what I can say is that the behavior detailed in the allegations is completely unacceptable.
- It goes - with saying - it is completely unacceptable for anyone in the company to face discrimination or harassment.
I'm not expecting him to put on an emotional outburst promising fiery retribution for harassers. But at the same time its pretty standard boiler plate kind of stuff. Meticulous, but robotic.
In my opinion Mike Morhaime gave the better statement. But it may not be fair to compare the two, I'd acknowledge that.
Does anyone know the source that says that you cannot cast a card with the same name more than 15 times in a single round? I have tried, without success, to track down where that information was stated.
I have a semi-viable Highlander deck in Wild with some synergy for this card, but I'm not really sure I want to slot this is in. Strangely enough, this might be a better fit in Standard if some more hand buff cards get revealed. And it's decent in Arena, even without getting hand buffed.
It is pretty obvious that no employers want their workers to harass each other instead of working. People who think this behavior was somehow encouraged or ignored are simply lying to themselves because they desperately want to believe in this fantasy of "evil Blizzard" or just thirsty for some outrage. Things happen between people, of course, but they are nothing but local incidents. Which is inevitable in a big company that employs thousands of people.
Brack's e-mail, while less offensive, is also full of empty fluff. What I would have liked to hear from both is stronger language for employees: do this kind of shit and there will be consequences. Concrete stuff not just nebulous platitudes about unacceptable behaviour.
What I'm reading from Blizzard's initial response to the lawsuit and Townsend's e-mail: transgressions did occur, but they were in the past and steps were taken to address them. Eventually. I don't know if that absolves them of all legal liability but I find their combative and unapologetic tone most distasteful. Surely there has to be some accountability for allowing things to get so bad before they (presumably) got better?
Note that one of the named offenders was still employed at Blizzard until last year so I doubt these problems are as 'ancient history' as they seem to suggest.
Token mech warrior? Maybe in wild where you get access to all the magnetize mechanics, but I'm not sure this is a viable something in standard right now. The 2/1 body that doesn't really do much on draw does not outweigh minions that you would rather play.
Handbuff mechanics just don't cut it. We've never seen a great deck that works off that philosophy. I guess it is a solid body but the rush just won't be consistent enough to count on.
He simply acknowledged something that is prevalent, and in my opinion, pretty much part of human nature. He then says
"It is the responsibility of leadership to keep all employees feeling safe, supported, and treated equitably, regardless of gender and background. It is the responsibility of leadership to stamp out toxicity and harassment in any form, across all levels of the company"
which honestly is also not only true, but come across to me as essentially what is and should be expected in the first place: monkeys kept in place by a more understanding, mature and respected member of its community.
Of course he's going to only comment on the gaming industry, he's in it. Im not expecting him to start telling me about Nike sweat shops and child labor.
I don't think there is anything he could have said that would be satisfactory to all, but in my view better he acknowledge it and apologize rather than stay silent.
The fairer the workplace is, and better all staff are respected and treated properly the better.
I prefer to use fairness rather than equally because I don't really think in a company setting everyone is equal. People have different skills, work differing amounts and bring varying degrees of value to the business. But striving for fairness and treating everyone at every level equitably with respect seems like a minimum standard all companies should adopt.
Doesn't sound like that's always been the case here, though I am sure many large companies have such problems in their past also. Own up to it, sincerely apologize and make things better.
The first from Brack is very meticulously written, almost nearing levels where it feels like it has gone past a test screening before being released. Not that Im implying anything, but it feels a lot like what you get off your CEOs from these controlled 'townhall' sessions or something you'd find out of a company annual report.
Well, at least you can speculate about whether J Brack actually believes in his, or rather his ghostwritten but approved, type outs.
Fran's however, is more interesting. It comes across as more real, more genuine. Unfortunately, its brashness also highlights a sort of aloof quality, like someone whos constantly jabbering about how wonderful life is or can be to an audience in a refugee camp. I mean this is stretching what can only be described as 'out-of-touch'. Not surprisingly people around aren't exactly happy with this one, and there are allegations that blizz employees are fuming over it.
Of course, there's no reason to be outraged over these stuff. Its emails intended for activision-blizzard employees and honestly to be completely expected from the top brass. What I'd be expecting from Bobby Kotick or J Brack to the public would be the usual "we acknowledged we haven't done better, etc." stuff, but what I really hope for is for them to come out and tell us what the hell they are going to do about all these and how they hope to remedy the problem whether or not they would manage to get the suit kicked out of court - on top of paying remedial compensation (if convicted) - and the potential stern disciplinary action to be taken against certain managerial staff members after incontrovertible investigations conducted by a transparent third party.
I dont expect anyone to be happy with this, and the diversion into gaming industry at the end is sad. Clearly this is an issue in nearly every industry and playing into "its because its within the gaming industry" is poorly thought out and shows why this is an issue to begin with.
As far as a brief recap goes, there have been many Twitter statements from various Blizzard employees (former and current) pointing out that these don't represent them or their views. And that their own personal remarks don't represent the company. So leaders dropping the ball here pretty much, nothing new sadly.
Ok, it has at least some synergy with provoke to assure it procs more than once or twice... But who ever thought: "I'd like a number of 2/1s in my deck!" This is missing some "Golem Parts" payoff card which we may not have seen yet. Given the current knowledge it's 0/5 stars.
New Warrior Minion - Remote-Controlled Golem
Interesting with Dr. Boom, Mad Genius. At the moment he isn't seeing much play in Wild, and this card alone won't make those strategies a lot better, but that doesn't mean they're bad. They're good enough to have fun with, but not really competitive. Still, I'd like to try this out in a Highlander deck. I just love me some highlander!
In Arena, the good old Water Elemental is still the king of 3/6's, but this is this certainly up there assuming you can stretch your games long enough to draw those 2/1's.
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
He did, but as I mentioned, its what you'd expect from your CEO.
...what I can say is that the behavior detailed in the allegations is completely unacceptable.
- It goes - with saying - it is completely unacceptable for anyone in the company to face discrimination or harassment.
I'm not expecting him to put on an emotional outburst promising fiery retribution for harassers. But at the same time its pretty standard boiler plate kind of stuff. Meticulous, but robotic.
In my opinion Mike Morhaime gave the better statement. But it may not be fair to compare the two, I'd acknowledge that.
Card Casting Limit
Does anyone know the source that says that you cannot cast a card with the same name more than 15 times in a single round? I have tried, without success, to track down where that information was stated.
New Warrior Minion - Remote-Controlled Golem
Pretty bad, Warrior doesn't have the draw to reliably get the 2/1s nor an easy way to activate it.
New Paladin Minion - First Blade of Wrynn
I have a semi-viable Highlander deck in Wild with some synergy for this card, but I'm not really sure I want to slot this is in. Strangely enough, this might be a better fit in Standard if some more hand buff cards get revealed. And it's decent in Arena, even without getting hand buffed.
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
It is pretty obvious that no employers want their workers to harass each other instead of working. People who think this behavior was somehow encouraged or ignored are simply lying to themselves because they desperately want to believe in this fantasy of "evil Blizzard" or just thirsty for some outrage. Things happen between people, of course, but they are nothing but local incidents. Which is inevitable in a big company that employs thousands of people.
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
Brack's e-mail, while less offensive, is also full of empty fluff. What I would have liked to hear from both is stronger language for employees: do this kind of shit and there will be consequences. Concrete stuff not just nebulous platitudes about unacceptable behaviour.
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
What I'm reading from Blizzard's initial response to the lawsuit and Townsend's e-mail: transgressions did occur, but they were in the past and steps were taken to address them. Eventually. I don't know if that absolves them of all legal liability but I find their combative and unapologetic tone most distasteful. Surely there has to be some accountability for allowing things to get so bad before they (presumably) got better?
Note that one of the named offenders was still employed at Blizzard until last year so I doubt these problems are as 'ancient history' as they seem to suggest.
New Warrior Minion - Remote-Controlled Golem
Token mech warrior? Maybe in wild where you get access to all the magnetize mechanics, but I'm not sure this is a viable something in standard right now. The 2/1 body that doesn't really do much on draw does not outweigh minions that you would rather play.
New Paladin Minion - First Blade of Wrynn
Handbuff mechanics just don't cut it. We've never seen a great deck that works off that philosophy. I guess it is a solid body but the rush just won't be consistent enough to count on.
Blizzard Co-Founder and Former CEO, Mike Morhaime, Shares His Thoughts on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
He simply acknowledged something that is prevalent, and in my opinion, pretty much part of human nature. He then says
"It is the responsibility of leadership to keep all employees feeling safe, supported, and treated equitably, regardless of gender and background. It is the responsibility of leadership to stamp out toxicity and harassment in any form, across all levels of the company"
which honestly is also not only true, but come across to me as essentially what is and should be expected in the first place: monkeys kept in place by a more understanding, mature and respected member of its community.
Of course he's going to only comment on the gaming industry, he's in it. Im not expecting him to start telling me about Nike sweat shops and child labor.
Stormcaller Bru'kan
When Master Roshi goes 💯
Tame the Flames
These flames looking far from tame! 😲
Stir the Stones
With that hero landing,
Consider my stones stirred 😯
Command the Elements
Bru'kan looking like Washington on that canoe
Blizzard Co-Founder and Former CEO, Mike Morhaime, Shares His Thoughts on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
I don't think there is anything he could have said that would be satisfactory to all, but in my view better he acknowledge it and apologize rather than stay silent.
The fairer the workplace is, and better all staff are respected and treated properly the better.
I prefer to use fairness rather than equally because I don't really think in a company setting everyone is equal. People have different skills, work differing amounts and bring varying degrees of value to the business. But striving for fairness and treating everyone at every level equitably with respect seems like a minimum standard all companies should adopt.
Doesn't sound like that's always been the case here, though I am sure many large companies have such problems in their past also. Own up to it, sincerely apologize and make things better.
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
The first from Brack is very meticulously written, almost nearing levels where it feels like it has gone past a test screening before being released. Not that Im implying anything, but it feels a lot like what you get off your CEOs from these controlled 'townhall' sessions or something you'd find out of a company annual report.
Well, at least you can speculate about whether J Brack actually believes in his, or rather his ghostwritten but approved, type outs.
Fran's however, is more interesting. It comes across as more real, more genuine. Unfortunately, its brashness also highlights a sort of aloof quality, like someone whos constantly jabbering about how wonderful life is or can be to an audience in a refugee camp. I mean this is stretching what can only be described as 'out-of-touch'. Not surprisingly people around aren't exactly happy with this one, and there are allegations that blizz employees are fuming over it.
Of course, there's no reason to be outraged over these stuff. Its emails intended for activision-blizzard employees and honestly to be completely expected from the top brass. What I'd be expecting from Bobby Kotick or J Brack to the public would be the usual "we acknowledged we haven't done better, etc." stuff, but what I really hope for is for them to come out and tell us what the hell they are going to do about all these and how they hope to remedy the problem whether or not they would manage to get the suit kicked out of court - on top of paying remedial compensation (if convicted) - and the potential stern disciplinary action to be taken against certain managerial staff members after incontrovertible investigations conducted by a transparent third party.
Feral Friendsy
GUFF SMASH
New Warrior Minion - Remote-Controlled Golem
Looks decent.
Nice Stat Line for 4 , the effect is kinda ok but overall it seems kinda meh ... nor sure that this will be played over other cards.
Blizzard Co-Founder and Former CEO, Mike Morhaime, Shares His Thoughts on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
I dont expect anyone to be happy with this, and the diversion into gaming industry at the end is sad. Clearly this is an issue in nearly every industry and playing into "its because its within the gaming industry" is poorly thought out and shows why this is an issue to begin with.
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
As far as a brief recap goes, there have been many Twitter statements from various Blizzard employees (former and current) pointing out that these don't represent them or their views. And that their own personal remarks don't represent the company. So leaders dropping the ball here pretty much, nothing new sadly.
CHEESE'S BATTLEGROUNDS EXPANSIONS (14/07/2021: New Uldum-based expansion)
Just a question. How do you add custom Spoiler names?
New Warrior Minion - Remote-Controlled Golem
Pretty sure you still use the 4/5 armor mech for N'zoth builds.
I fail to see the point of this, even in a more draw heavy deck
Leaked Blizzard Emails From President J. Allen Brack and Executive Fran Townsend
Interested to hear what women making accusations have to say about that second email...
New Warrior Card Revealed for United in Stormwind by ChunGe - Remote-Controlled Golem
Ok, it has at least some synergy with provoke to assure it procs more than once or twice... But who ever thought: "I'd like a number of 2/1s in my deck!" This is missing some "Golem Parts" payoff card which we may not have seen yet. Given the current knowledge it's 0/5 stars.