How do they not have the proper time to fully test everything? They're working on sets in advance and have to be aware of what has the potential to be broken and abused and what doesn't.
You just need to avoid netdecking garbage decks/lists. Here's the good one:
### Secret Libram Paladin # Class: Paladin # Format: Standard # Year of the Gryphon # # 2x (0) First Day of School # 2x (1) Aldor Attendant # 1x (1) Avenge # 2x (1) Galloping Savior # 2x (1) Knight of Anointment # 2x (1) Oh My Yogg! # 2x (1) Pen Flinger # 2x (2) Hand of A'dal # 2x (2) Libram of Wisdom # 2x (2) Sword of the Fallen # 2x (3) Northwatch Commander # 1x (4) Cariel Roame # 2x (5) Aldor Truthseeker # 2x (5) Libram of Justice # 1x (5) Taelan Fordring # 1x (7) Lady Liadrin # 2x (9) Libram of Hope # AAECAaToAgSEwQOR7AOoigTIoAQNyrgD/bgD6rkD67kD7LkDysEDns0Dn80Dg94DzOsDzusDz+sD2+4DAA== # # To use this deck, copy it to your clipboard and create a new deck in Hearthstone
Unpopular opinion, but Lunacy Mage requires a bit more skill than Secret Paladin. An you don't even need to run C'thun, or even draw/ play Lunacy early.
You really need to play smart, test for secrets and play defensively until the board is yours, or they run out of cards to play trying to run you over.
The biggest offenders right now are Pen Flinger and Sword of the Mysterious Challenger.
I feel like I played against you this feels so familiar! It is rather absurd to be how often I see Coin -> Deck of Lunacy on turn 1. How do people always have it in their hand turn 1?!
I could see you getting there with more focus on HS, although it feels so grindy to me without quests. Don't think I will stand a chance even with the Tavern Pass.
Really wish they could throw us something like a small XP bonus every time we hit some high wins in Arena or Duels (and maybe BGs too, would have to be much smaller consdering time commitments). Could do wonders for the popularity of those two modes.
That was my thinking as well with the exp boosts as soon as possible; also got tempted by the Tavern Pass this time. Feels like a better deal than the first time around when I was mostly "meh, pass". Admittedly the whole Rewards Track was in a much worse condition back then, not to mention the pass deal itself.
This takes me back to the previous system, where I would always try to dodge 50 gold quests for a given day in order to try to reroll into something better. But whenever I actually wanted to play some more, it was nigh impossible not to complete some of them regardless.
I was a couple hours late to include that one, but watching with interest what might become of this particular archetype. The dream of Nazmani Bloodweaver carry will live on at the start of every new expansion, at least.
I was thinking that Tickatus might eventually get Secret Passage treatment, at the very least reduce the amount of burned cards to 3 or 4. So the fatigue game plan is less debilitating. They could also make it much harder to corrupt by increasing the mana cost to 8, as an alternative.
Wailor: Simple, but effective. I think you can get away with the second version, since the minion can't attack.
Demonxz95: I like the cannon more, tough neither of them do much, since they're pretty small units. The Cannon has synergy with Scavanging Hyena, I guess. Surprised you didn't go the 4/4 route with Rag.
grumpymonk: Arcane Watchtower is an interesting one, since it's fairly easy to play around. This is an Aggro tech more than anything else. The other card is pretty basic, and quite annoying.
linkblade91: LOL, I love this! I'd make it end of turn, so you know what you do next turn, and are guaranteed the effect if your opponent is a killjoy and removes the wardrobe before it triggers.
DestroyerR: Pretty nice, but you'd need a decktracker to remember what cards your opponent revealed, since Hearthstone doesn't implement revealed cards.
anchorm4n: Targeted Rag, but you must use your face to do it. I think it's balanced, maybe even weak, since it does nothing when you play it.
Isn't it much harder to consistently trigger the quest in Duels? Especially as decks get thicker later on. Not to mention getting it in the first place from a bucket.
They are giving it more attention than I'd expected with the removal of certain treasures, although still a long way to go. But if they keep that up...
Forged in the Barrens will introduce 10 all-new Mercenary characters as Legendary minions! We’ll be telling the stories for these characters over the course of the year through our expansions, our website, the Hearthstone Mercenaries game mode, and through Book of Mercenaries!
Book of Mercenaries will tell an epic, serialized story featuring all 10 new Mercenary characters and will release on a semi-monthly basis like Book of Heroes. Book of Mercenaries Rokara, the first installment in the series, will release on April 6!
To me it sounds like we'll follow the current 10 mercenaries all year as they gain experience and level up, and that we won't see more as the year progresses. Reading "semi-monthly" as 'every 2 months', I assume the months will alternate between the Books of Merenaries and Heroes, at least while we finish up the OG class heroes. After that, who knows? They have said they'd like to cover other heroes we have, e.g. Maiev and Medivh, so maybe they'll start appearing in the BoH at that point? It would be ~8 months away so there's lots of time to prepare for it.
They did make it sound like the Barrens had more focus on the Horde mercs, but I don't know if they plan to take it further than just them appearing in the Barrens cinematic. Maybe we'll learn about all of them first? The BoM would be slow for that, but the quote above does mention telling their stories on their website, so maybe we'll see stuff there? Or perhaps the mini-set?
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
I mean cards that can or may counter paladin decks aren't very good against lunacy mage, hence why they're rarely seen.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
That doesn't matter. Stats say it's 53%+ for Paladin across all ranks.
What Are Hearthstone's Pros Playing in Forged in the Barrens? Top Standard Decks For the New Rotation
Mage is very bad vs. aggro, but currently nobody can play aggro because of Paladin and watch posts.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
How do they not have the proper time to fully test everything? They're working on sets in advance and have to be aware of what has the potential to be broken and abused and what doesn't.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
Not the matches I've played, Paladins get greedy and over play their hand
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
I'd of thought control/corrupt priest would be at least doing decent
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
You just need to avoid netdecking garbage decks/lists. Here's the good one:
### Secret Libram Paladin
# Class: Paladin
# Format: Standard
# Year of the Gryphon
#
# 2x (0) First Day of School
# 2x (1) Aldor Attendant
# 1x (1) Avenge
# 2x (1) Galloping Savior
# 2x (1) Knight of Anointment
# 2x (1) Oh My Yogg!
# 2x (1) Pen Flinger
# 2x (2) Hand of A'dal
# 2x (2) Libram of Wisdom
# 2x (2) Sword of the Fallen
# 2x (3) Northwatch Commander
# 1x (4) Cariel Roame
# 2x (5) Aldor Truthseeker
# 2x (5) Libram of Justice
# 1x (5) Taelan Fordring
# 1x (7) Lady Liadrin
# 2x (9) Libram of Hope
#
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#
# To use this deck, copy it to your clipboard and create a new deck in Hearthstone
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
I'm having fun and doing quite well with Ping Mage. You can avoid every annoying card and you have a fair chance against either Mage or Paladin.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
Paladin is favored against Mage.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
Mage dies to aggro, but aggro is currently unplayable because of watch posts.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
Unpopular opinion, but Lunacy Mage requires a bit more skill than Secret Paladin. An you don't even need to run C'thun, or even draw/ play Lunacy early.
You really need to play smart, test for secrets and play defensively until the board is yours, or they run out of cards to play trying to run you over.
The biggest offenders right now are Pen Flinger and Sword of the Mysterious Challenger.
Mage and Paladin are Dominating Hearthstone's Forged in the Barrens Meta With Over 50% of Decks Played
I feel like I played against you this feels so familiar! It is rather absurd to be how often I see Coin -> Deck of Lunacy on turn 1. How do people always have it in their hand turn 1?!
The Forged in the Barrens Word Search - Earn a Forum Title & Site Gold
So this was surprisingly engaging, even as it took me a little while.
Heads Up, Your Daily and Weekly Quests Will Not Be Reset Once The New Rewards Track Arrives
I could see you getting there with more focus on HS, although it feels so grindy to me without quests. Don't think I will stand a chance even with the Tavern Pass.
Really wish they could throw us something like a small XP bonus every time we hit some high wins in Arena or Duels (and maybe BGs too, would have to be much smaller consdering time commitments). Could do wonders for the popularity of those two modes.
Heads Up, Your Daily and Weekly Quests Will Not Be Reset Once The New Rewards Track Arrives
That was my thinking as well with the exp boosts as soon as possible; also got tempted by the Tavern Pass this time. Feels like a better deal than the first time around when I was mostly "meh, pass". Admittedly the whole Rewards Track was in a much worse condition back then, not to mention the pass deal itself.
Heads Up, Your Daily and Weekly Quests Will Not Be Reset Once The New Rewards Track Arrives
This takes me back to the previous system, where I would always try to dodge 50 gold quests for a given day in order to try to reroll into something better. But whenever I actually wanted to play some more, it was nigh impossible not to complete some of them regardless.
Hearthstone's Top Legend Decks to Climb the Forged in the Barrens Ladder
I was a couple hours late to include that one, but watching with interest what might become of this particular archetype. The dream of Nazmani Bloodweaver carry will live on at the start of every new expansion, at least.
Hearthstone's Top Legend Decks to Climb the Forged in the Barrens Ladder
I was thinking that Tickatus might eventually get Secret Passage treatment, at the very least reduce the amount of burned cards to 3 or 4. So the fatigue game plan is less debilitating. They could also make it much harder to corrupt by increasing the mana cost to 8, as an alternative.
Rokara's Warrior Book of Mercenaries Datamined - Bosses, Decks, and Voicelines
There should be 1 warrior pack like the garrosh book of heroes.
Hearthstone's Top Legend Decks to Climb the Forged in the Barrens Ladder
That might bode well for the future with any good deathrattle card being added.
Watch Post And Learn - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
First 2 ideas for this comp:
Feedback:
Wailor: Simple, but effective. I think you can get away with the second version, since the minion can't attack.
Demonxz95: I like the cannon more, tough neither of them do much, since they're pretty small units. The Cannon has synergy with Scavanging Hyena, I guess. Surprised you didn't go the 4/4 route with Rag.
grumpymonk: Arcane Watchtower is an interesting one, since it's fairly easy to play around. This is an Aggro tech more than anything else. The other card is pretty basic, and quite annoying.
linkblade91: LOL, I love this! I'd make it end of turn, so you know what you do next turn, and are guaranteed the effect if your opponent is a killjoy and removes the wardrobe before it triggers.
DestroyerR: Pretty nice, but you'd need a decktracker to remember what cards your opponent revealed, since Hearthstone doesn't implement revealed cards.
anchorm4n: Targeted Rag, but you must use your face to do it. I think it's balanced, maybe even weak, since it does nothing when you play it.
Hearthstone Patch 20.0.1 Arrives on April 5 - Removes Pen Flinger From Duels' Designer Bucket & Plenty of Card Bug Fixes
Isn't it much harder to consistently trigger the quest in Duels? Especially as decks get thicker later on. Not to mention getting it in the first place from a bucket.
They are giving it more attention than I'd expected with the removal of certain treasures, although still a long way to go. But if they keep that up...
Rokara's Warrior Book of Mercenaries Datamined - Bosses, Decks, and Voicelines
Adding further details:
To me it sounds like we'll follow the current 10 mercenaries all year as they gain experience and level up, and that we won't see more as the year progresses. Reading "semi-monthly" as 'every 2 months', I assume the months will alternate between the Books of Merenaries and Heroes, at least while we finish up the OG class heroes. After that, who knows? They have said they'd like to cover other heroes we have, e.g. Maiev and Medivh, so maybe they'll start appearing in the BoH at that point? It would be ~8 months away so there's lots of time to prepare for it.
They did make it sound like the Barrens had more focus on the Horde mercs, but I don't know if they plan to take it further than just them appearing in the Barrens cinematic. Maybe we'll learn about all of them first? The BoM would be slow for that, but the quote above does mention telling their stories on their website, so maybe we'll see stuff there? Or perhaps the mini-set?
Rokara's Warrior Book of Mercenaries Datamined - Bosses, Decks, and Voicelines
Is there a pack reward for this or no?
What Are Hearthstone's Pros Playing in Forged in the Barrens? Top Standard Decks For the New Rotation
Yeah god forbid Hunter being bad after 2 years