I don't post too often and, if I do, I think it tends to be a complaint..... That being said, I've been playing HS off and on since Naxx and right now, with all of the cool stuff in the game, I can't help but focus on just how miserable it feels to queue into Priest. At this point, I immediately auto-concede before the intro animations even load.
Wandmaker --> Renew --> (absolutely anything that wins a game or a turn, or a game) --> Raise Dead --> Wandmaker --> Renew --> Southsea Scoundrel (randomly) --> Raise Dead --> Wandmaker --> Renew --> Wave of Apathy, into Against All Odds --> repeat with more totally random stuff until I throw my phone or punch the monitor because "Priest's identity is random FUN!!!!!!111one"
If there’s any company that knows how to profit off of cosmetic sales, it’s Riot. I don’t believe they’d put so much focus on the game if it’s first year hadn’t been successful. Right now, Runeterra seems to be at the forefront of their plans to expand the world and characters. Also, I can say that a solid majority of players I meet online have at least some paid cosmetics. I can’t tell exactly how much they’re making, but it’s not the failure that you might expect.
As for the difficulty of succeeding in this market: It’s true that there are a ton of failed CCGs, but the computer-based market is still pretty new. There are a lot of collectible games in meatspace that have been successful longer than Hearthstone has been around. The reason companies keep trying despite the failures is that there are enough big success stories to make it worthwhile.
problem with Runeterra is that its too f2p friendly, which leaves me thinking if Riot is actually making enough money to keep the game on the long run.
HS and MTG are the only card games that have stood the test of time and are here to stay. LOR is definitely a winner but is it profitable?
FWIW, Runeterra seems to have proven itself. It’s been over a year since beta, and it’s still successful and growing (as far as I can tell). Of course, it helps that they have a large company and fantasy world behind them, and that they they’re trying to expand the world into multiple games and even shows.
Also, it truly is free to play. I understand that you may be more worried about the time and energy risk than money, but it’s still nice to know that you don’t have to put a penny into it until you’ve decided it’s worthwhile.
Shaman is having it's "time in the sun" again after being choked of card draw. (which was the only thing holding them back really)
I'm "ok" with shaman having power for a little bit longer. What I'm NOT "ok" with is Hunter once again never seeing any nerfs. I'm honestly tired of hunter having a Tier 2 deck every single meta. Sure, it's never a tier 1 deck, but it's never tier 4. They NEVER are bottom rung, and honestly it's become a bit tiresome IMO.
I'm sad to see Mythgard entering maintenance mode. I know that indie struggle in a well-established genre all too well. I don't think it's completely impossible for a new card game to get into the market, but that social networking and having some kind of a budget to throw money into the mix is all too important.
Its cool to see that they'll be keeping the servers up for as long as they can though, and trying to still push out updates when they have the free time is a pleasant touch. Sorry it didn't work out for the devs and I'm sorry we couldn't help drive more traffic toward the game.
I'm hesitant to try non-HS alternatives when they keep getting shut down, other than MTGA which I doubt would get shut down just because they have a strong brand and longevity.
Agreed. Stormwind has so many good characters that would make perfect rogues heroes like Mathias Shaw or Elling Trias (who appears twice in the trailer!) and instead we get Katrana Prestor who should obviously have been a Legendary instead. And as a mage hero on top of what. Just...why?
Oh look an augment 2/6 overwhelm for 5 hmm given how Mechanized Mimic did only okayish in my ViRiven list I am not too confident that this card is well statted enough
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
The Forest's Aid
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Doesn't jive with first line
Three Card Balance Changes Arrive in Hearthstone on July 15 - Druids and Priests Getting Nerfed
I don't post too often and, if I do, I think it tends to be a complaint..... That being said, I've been playing HS off and on since Naxx and right now, with all of the cool stuff in the game, I can't help but focus on just how miserable it feels to queue into Priest. At this point, I immediately auto-concede before the intro animations even load.
Wandmaker --> Renew --> (absolutely anything that wins a game or a turn, or a game) --> Raise Dead --> Wandmaker --> Renew --> Southsea Scoundrel (randomly) --> Raise Dead --> Wandmaker --> Renew --> Wave of Apathy, into Against All Odds --> repeat with more totally random stuff until I throw my phone or punch the monitor because "Priest's identity is random FUN!!!!!!111one"
Ditch this $hit till the next rotation
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
If there’s any company that knows how to profit off of cosmetic sales, it’s Riot. I don’t believe they’d put so much focus on the game if it’s first year hadn’t been successful. Right now, Runeterra seems to be at the forefront of their plans to expand the world and characters. Also, I can say that a solid majority of players I meet online have at least some paid cosmetics. I can’t tell exactly how much they’re making, but it’s not the failure that you might expect.
As for the difficulty of succeeding in this market: It’s true that there are a ton of failed CCGs, but the computer-based market is still pretty new. There are a lot of collectible games in meatspace that have been successful longer than Hearthstone has been around. The reason companies keep trying despite the failures is that there are enough big success stories to make it worthwhile.
Three Card Balance Changes Arrive in Hearthstone on July 15 - Druids and Priests Getting Nerfed
I faced one. But he didn't get the opening hand he hoped for.
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
Mythgard will now be MythGone
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
problem with Runeterra is that its too f2p friendly, which leaves me thinking if Riot is actually making enough money to keep the game on the long run.
HS and MTG are the only card games that have stood the test of time and are here to stay. LOR is definitely a winner but is it profitable?
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Party Up!
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
FWIW, Runeterra seems to have proven itself. It’s been over a year since beta, and it’s still successful and growing (as far as I can tell). Of course, it helps that they have a large company and fantasy world behind them, and that they they’re trying to expand the world into multiple games and even shows.
Also, it truly is free to play. I understand that you may be more worried about the time and energy risk than money, but it’s still nice to know that you don’t have to put a penny into it until you’ve decided it’s worthwhile.
United in Stormwind Community Card Reveals Begin on July 20
It's called the Staff of Jordan.
https://classic.wowhead.com/item=873/staff-of-jordan
Warlocks, Priests, and Mages would wear it.
Three Card Balance Changes Arrive in Hearthstone on July 15 - Druids and Priests Getting Nerfed
Shaman is having it's "time in the sun" again after being choked of card draw. (which was the only thing holding them back really)
I'm "ok" with shaman having power for a little bit longer. What I'm NOT "ok" with is Hunter once again never seeing any nerfs. I'm honestly tired of hunter having a Tier 2 deck every single meta. Sure, it's never a tier 1 deck, but it's never tier 4. They NEVER are bottom rung, and honestly it's become a bit tiresome IMO.
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
Yeah, that was more Bethesda-problem than anything imho.
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
I'm sad to see Mythgard entering maintenance mode. I know that indie struggle in a well-established genre all too well. I don't think it's completely impossible for a new card game to get into the market, but that social networking and having some kind of a budget to throw money into the mix is all too important.
Its cool to see that they'll be keeping the servers up for as long as they can though, and trying to still push out updates when they have the free time is a pleasant touch. Sorry it didn't work out for the devs and I'm sorry we couldn't help drive more traffic toward the game.
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
I'm hesitant to try non-HS alternatives when they keep getting shut down, other than MTGA which I doubt would get shut down just because they have a strong brand and longevity.
United in Stormwind Community Card Reveals Begin on July 20
The first card looks like Xirella's staff. Priest's quest waiting room
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
Bethesda didn’t think it was worth it, so they stopped development
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
Does anyone remember what happened to Elder Scrolls Legends? I played it for years and liked it more than Hearthstone and it also got shut down.
Mythgard Has Officially Entered Maintenance Mode, No More Large Content Updates Planned - Seasonal Tournament Continues
Another game I play being shut down. So amazing.
New Noxus Card - Ruined Reckoner
This dude is going to enable DIRTY plays in my Riven Vi list...
Why the lack of rogue heroes is so frustrating
Agreed. Stormwind has so many good characters that would make perfect rogues heroes like Mathias Shaw or Elling Trias (who appears twice in the trailer!) and instead we get Katrana Prestor who should obviously have been a Legendary instead. And as a mage hero on top of what. Just...why?
New Noxus Card - Retired Reckoner
Oh look an augment 2/6 overwhelm for 5 hmm given how Mechanized Mimic did only okayish in my Vi Riven list I am not too confident that this card is well statted enough
Ragnaros' Fire Festival
I guess not? I haven't checked myself.
Tools Of The Trade - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
So I made this and already submitted it so I guess I'm looking for thoughts on it anyway.
Legend 68% Winrate Reno Galakrond Shaman
Thanks for commenting! Really gives motivation to keep writing this type of guide.
Legend 68% Winrate Reno Galakrond Shaman
Fantastic guide! Thanks for sharing!