I wonder, is PoE 2 gonna be as grindy and boring as PoE 1? Did they say anything yet?
Asking this because the changes in Grim Dawn 1.2.0 actually make that game a lot better in my eyes. Just curious if i should keep my eyes on PoE or not.
I was hoping they would change Order in the Court to order based on what the card would cost to play at the moment OitC was cast, so the cost-reducing effects of paladin's cards would see them shuffled closer to the bottom of the deck. I thought this would make it a far more interesting card to play because when you play it would affect the ordering. Play it early and put Lightray on top perhaps. Play it with an empty board to ensure Sea Giant and Prismatic Beam are close to the top.
It would be hard to play OitC and the drawn card on the same turn so the tempo loss would still be a factor.
I will be blunt, and probably the devs will not like what I have to say.
I used to prefer OOC when it first came out. I liked the quality of articles, dedication of Flux and everything done better compared to Hearthpwn. So initially I mained OOC with daily checking up on the interesting lore articles, reveals, and other unique stuff, on modern-looking forums.
The first red flag I got was when I spent a lot of time creating a very in depth article about a reno mage deck I did really well with at some point. I put a lot of effort into it, still not as much effort as you guys put into your articles. And it got almost no views or reactions, despite reaching the front page. That's when I realised the site is not really doing well in terms of views or interactions.
The first thing that pushed me away was when I started seeing articles from other games, including very obscure titles that I had no idea why they were getting so many articles weaved in between hearthstone ones. It put me off badly. Since then, I started maining the old site again. I think this is a huge misconception you guys have, is that you have to do "more than just hearthstone" to gain more visitors. You don't have to. The phrase "jack of all trades, master of none" applies perfectly here. When I want my car fixed, I go to the mechanic. When I want groceries, I go to the grocery store. If there was a store that did it all, I would be concerned about the quality of their work. Specialised is always better. You add a lot more work to yourselves too, and might scare off people that have their own niche game.
A traffic problem is also the extension. Yes, everything that is not ".com" is not worth much. You can check this when you try to buy a domain, everything not ".com" is worth pennies. Sure, you can make a cute or funny name out of other extensions, but people don't really like clicking a site aimed at an interational playerbase, if it does not end with dot com, it just doesn't inspire much trust.
All in all, a discussion can be made if it is worth keeping it up. I know for Fluxflashor it is a passion project, not a profit driven investment, and that shows. And the fact that you guys openly discuss it with visitors is great transparency and humility. And I hope you keep it up and find your way in the end.
But for me, I cannot see myself returning here often because:
- I only want to get hearthstone news and I know what site offers that exclusively
- I want discussion and interaction with other players, and I know this is not the place to get it (tried, got burned, gave up)
- I want to easily catch up with card reveals
Deckbuilding has been solved by hsreplay, so there is not much creativity to be had. For instructions on how to play a deck, streams are available, youtube videos, and a lively discord community. So guides are a bit outdated.
I hope you don't take it hard and understand that I value your work. But the above reasons are why I am not checking OOC on a daily basis anymore.
But... how many negative feedback loops does it take for these "designers" to stop printing overpowered bullshit? And rehashing old ideas into new keywords, etc.
I'm sure I read about a big patch next week where they want to fix Jace, Xymox and Hero Varden and also dish out final balance adjustments before the World Championship. Maybe I misremember but I've logged it toward the end of the week.
Big issue with Tony and Jailer was also that both cards are so unique that they can either do a numbers change or just change the effect. With the main offenders in stuff like Enrage Warrior being stuff like Imbued Axe and Battleworn Faceless, I can definitely see them just going with a minor numbers change to knock them down a peg.
Also I could be wrong but have we gotten constructed nerfs/buffs on the same days as new Battleground seasons? Given that and the fact its like only a week of data I'd be surprised if there was any more changes, atleast for a little bit. None of these cards got the same treatment The Azerite Snake had earlier this month so I feel like these changes are going to stick for a bit.
We'll be getting a (presumably) bigger balance change in just 4 days on December 5th so this is just to tone things down right now. Anyway, I agree with the comment below me. The meta constantly evolves and changes with frequent nerfs and buffs. I do think they were clueless on some recent ones with Jailer and Tony for example where they had no idea what to do with them other than completely kill them, but for the most part they keep the meta in a (imo) healthy state.
Yeah I definitely think the community is on a bit of a negative feedback loop, and I realize the irony of saying that on an article I wrote talking about how the metagame is doomed. My biggest gripe mainly comes with the fact that Enrage Warrior was a top deck after Fall of Ulduar and continued to be one of the highest performing archetypes in the new set running 0 of the new cards. The fact that 4 decks built around/utilizing new cards got nerfed before it just feels a bit wrong to me.
But yeah ultimately the meta will evolve and hopefully adapt in a way where Enrage Warrior falls a bit out of favor but we'll have to see. I do definitely agree though with the whole idea of the 'rotating deck that everybody hates'. Its a whole lot easier to say "wow that deck is busted why are they abusing it" then adapting your own playstyle to better tackle it.
You also need an advantage after both decks are destroyed. I had a game versus a Chaos Mage for example where they got a lot of value from portals and random spells they had left in hand. Repeatedly shuffling minions and lifesteal really help you stay in the game the longest.
Maybe there are some good options in Druid or Rogue too; there are a lot of cards in Wild.
Nice analysis!! My thought is that the doomed part of the game is the community (I don't know about any other games communities) but I think we all need to complain a little less and try to enjoy other aspects of the game, as we know nerfs will come, the meta will evolve and a new op deck will take everyone's anger.
The intention was to bring Oozefest back this year but when the time was open to do so, there was only about a week left of October and I felt it wasn't enough time to do anything (site events should be at least 2 weeks long).
I know how much people enjoyed our site events (I do too!) so I'm glad to hear that love is still there. ❄️
Path of Exile 2 Reveal: The Mercenary Class
I wonder, is PoE 2 gonna be as grindy and boring as PoE 1? Did they say anything yet?
Asking this because the changes in Grim Dawn 1.2.0 actually make that game a lot better in my eyes. Just curious if i should keep my eyes on PoE or not.
Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
I was hoping they would change Order in the Court to order based on what the card would cost to play at the moment OitC was cast, so the cost-reducing effects of paladin's cards would see them shuffled closer to the bottom of the deck. I thought this would make it a far more interesting card to play because when you play it would affect the ordering. Play it early and put Lightray on top perhaps. Play it with an empty board to ensure Sea Giant and Prismatic Beam are close to the top.
It would be hard to play OitC and the drawn card on the same turn so the tempo loss would still be a factor.
Site health check?
I will be blunt, and probably the devs will not like what I have to say.
I used to prefer OOC when it first came out. I liked the quality of articles, dedication of Flux and everything done better compared to Hearthpwn. So initially I mained OOC with daily checking up on the interesting lore articles, reveals, and other unique stuff, on modern-looking forums.
The first red flag I got was when I spent a lot of time creating a very in depth article about a reno mage deck I did really well with at some point. I put a lot of effort into it, still not as much effort as you guys put into your articles. And it got almost no views or reactions, despite reaching the front page. That's when I realised the site is not really doing well in terms of views or interactions.
The first thing that pushed me away was when I started seeing articles from other games, including very obscure titles that I had no idea why they were getting so many articles weaved in between hearthstone ones. It put me off badly. Since then, I started maining the old site again. I think this is a huge misconception you guys have, is that you have to do "more than just hearthstone" to gain more visitors. You don't have to. The phrase "jack of all trades, master of none" applies perfectly here. When I want my car fixed, I go to the mechanic. When I want groceries, I go to the grocery store. If there was a store that did it all, I would be concerned about the quality of their work. Specialised is always better. You add a lot more work to yourselves too, and might scare off people that have their own niche game.
A traffic problem is also the extension. Yes, everything that is not ".com" is not worth much. You can check this when you try to buy a domain, everything not ".com" is worth pennies. Sure, you can make a cute or funny name out of other extensions, but people don't really like clicking a site aimed at an interational playerbase, if it does not end with dot com, it just doesn't inspire much trust.
All in all, a discussion can be made if it is worth keeping it up. I know for Fluxflashor it is a passion project, not a profit driven investment, and that shows. And the fact that you guys openly discuss it with visitors is great transparency and humility. And I hope you keep it up and find your way in the end.
But for me, I cannot see myself returning here often because:
- I only want to get hearthstone news and I know what site offers that exclusively
- I want discussion and interaction with other players, and I know this is not the place to get it (tried, got burned, gave up)
- I want to easily catch up with card reveals
Deckbuilding has been solved by hsreplay, so there is not much creativity to be had. For instructions on how to play a deck, streams are available, youtube videos, and a lively discord community. So guides are a bit outdated.
I hope you don't take it hard and understand that I value your work. But the above reasons are why I am not checking OOC on a daily basis anymore.
Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
But... how many negative feedback loops does it take for these "designers" to stop printing overpowered bullshit? And rehashing old ideas into new keywords, etc.
Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
THIS
Thanks for saying it, and I completely agree. It's a game. Have fun. That's what I always try to do, anyway.
Site health check?
I am… READY!
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Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
I'm sure I read about a big patch next week where they want to fix Jace, Xymox and Hero Varden and also dish out final balance adjustments before the World Championship. Maybe I misremember but I've logged it toward the end of the week.
Site health check?
Someone's gonna get it! ❄️
^^
Fatigue OTK
This is brilliant
Thanks for sharing +1
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Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
Big issue with Tony and Jailer was also that both cards are so unique that they can either do a numbers change or just change the effect. With the main offenders in stuff like Enrage Warrior being stuff like Imbued Axe and Battleworn Faceless, I can definitely see them just going with a minor numbers change to knock them down a peg.
Also I could be wrong but have we gotten constructed nerfs/buffs on the same days as new Battleground seasons? Given that and the fact its like only a week of data I'd be surprised if there was any more changes, atleast for a little bit. None of these cards got the same treatment The Azerite Snake had earlier this month so I feel like these changes are going to stick for a bit.
Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
We'll be getting a (presumably) bigger balance change in just 4 days on December 5th so this is just to tone things down right now. Anyway, I agree with the comment below me. The meta constantly evolves and changes with frequent nerfs and buffs. I do think they were clueless on some recent ones with Jailer and Tony for example where they had no idea what to do with them other than completely kill them, but for the most part they keep the meta in a (imo) healthy state.
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
Just go mill druid on this one.
Typical stuff. Biology Project, Dew Process, and Naturalize, Jade Idol
Reno, Lone Ranger. In case your opponent gets any ideas and plays mechacthun.
Funny thing is. Theres so many steamcleaner decks about you might as well not play that card and let your opponent waste 5 mana.
Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
Yeah I definitely think the community is on a bit of a negative feedback loop, and I realize the irony of saying that on an article I wrote talking about how the metagame is doomed. My biggest gripe mainly comes with the fact that Enrage Warrior was a top deck after Fall of Ulduar and continued to be one of the highest performing archetypes in the new set running 0 of the new cards. The fact that 4 decks built around/utilizing new cards got nerfed before it just feels a bit wrong to me.
But yeah ultimately the meta will evolve and hopefully adapt in a way where Enrage Warrior falls a bit out of favor but we'll have to see. I do definitely agree though with the whole idea of the 'rotating deck that everybody hates'. Its a whole lot easier to say "wow that deck is busted why are they abusing it" then adapting your own playstyle to better tackle it.
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
An excellent way to use Fanottem.
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
You also need an advantage after both decks are destroyed. I had a game versus a Chaos Mage for example where they got a lot of value from portals and random spells they had left in hand. Repeatedly shuffling minions and lifesteal really help you stay in the game the longest.
Maybe there are some good options in Druid or Rogue too; there are a lot of cards in Wild.
Since Steamcleaner is a Mech, Frequency Oscillator and Timeline Accelerator are ways to play the Steamcleaner one or two turns early.
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
Fatigue OTK Warlock is even more fun! 🤠
Tavern Brawl · Unknown Warlock · by NebuchadnezzarHS · 2 years, 9 months ago
New Neutral Minions Revealed by Swaybae for Hearthstone Battlegrounds Upcoming Season 6
Yay, let's ruin menagerie synergy to introduce a new mechanic!
Is Hearthstone's Standard Meta Doomed? Our Thoughts on the Recent Balance Changes
Nice analysis!! My thought is that the doomed part of the game is the community (I don't know about any other games communities) but I think we all need to complain a little less and try to enjoy other aspects of the game, as we know nerfs will come, the meta will evolve and a new op deck will take everyone's anger.
Site health check?
The intention was to bring Oozefest back this year but when the time was open to do so, there was only about a week left of October and I felt it wasn't enough time to do anything (site events should be at least 2 weeks long).
I know how much people enjoyed our site events (I do too!) so I'm glad to hear that love is still there. ❄️
Site health check?
Yay! This is definitely the best news of today. I cannot wait for the next OoC holiday event to start once more ❄️☃️🥶
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
Oh that's just evil. But a lot can happen in the first 4 turns. Why not play as Druid and try to double Innervate for turn 2 or 3 Steamcleaner?
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
Love this strategy. First game, first portal: Velarok Windblade. Can you believe it?
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
I had completely forgotten about that. :)
I'll have to try it tomorrow.
Pick a Hand, Any Hand
As the portals are added after the game has begun, Steamcleaner works.
Tavern Brawl · Combo Priest · by Zelgadis · 2 years, 9 months ago