Not really sure about meeting guys with basic cards in casuals. Could be that its someone trying out something that specifically uses more basic cards. Without a larger sample size, that's my best guess.
As for your second inquiry. Its likely you played Nature Studies the turn prior, which will explain why Innervate remains at 0 mana despite your opponent playing Cult Neophyte and everything went up after playing it.
If I buy a bundle now, can the legendary be one of the newly-returned-to-classic legendaries (Ragnaros, Sylvanas)? Or should I wait until Barrens launches?
It's not a bug. These days wins in Arena and Duels are also added to the total amount of wins with a certain hero, but that has not always been the case. Now after patch 20.0 Arena wins from before they were taken into account retroactively count as well, but apparently only up to exactly 1000 wins.
The down side is that the meta was solidified back in 2014! Doesn’t mean you can’t still deck build and try off meta stuff. But it does mean a lot of players will just play the most OP list from 2014 they can find/remember.
Just played Vectus after only one deathrattle minion dying, and he only summoned the one whelp. He used to summon 2 whelps no matter what. Given how this card synergizes with Plague of Flames, this is a major downgrade. Has anyone else witnessed this? Do we think it's an intentional change or a bug?
I had an idea for the UI when queuing into standard, wild, classic, or casual. The icon at the top which you press to change modes would let you pick between casual or ranked, and when you press play you would queue into whatever mode your selected deck fits in.
There's another bug still: when I was in wild mode building the deck, it allowed me to insert a deck code and finish the deck. But while in classic mode, when I pasted the deck code nothing happened. Just a blank. had to search the cards I wanted.
Want Sylv but might hold off. Want Barrens stuff first and just got the Tavern Pass Lvl 50/100 Rexar. Plus there is another Rexar coming up that is literally on fire. She has some tough competition.
Strange things since patch: match making & a bug?
Thanks for the reply. I'm sure I must have played Nature Studies the previous turn now that you mentioned it. Cheers!
All New Card Backs in Patch 20.0 - Wailing Caverns for Ranked Play in May!
In the order presented, but from a vertical to an horizontal line
New Neutral Minion - Burning Blade Acolyte
Jandice Highroll card.
I don't think this will see play as a standalone card, but will hate seeing this card generated.
New Neutral Minion - Barrens Trapper
Will depend or DR cards to see play.
Current DR cards for the upcoming rotation aren't great, so I doubt we will see this much. Maybe in the upcoming sets.
New Rogue Minion - Field Contact
Rogue keeps getting good cards.
This is a Gadgetzan Auctioneer for combo/battlecry cards.
Strange things since patch: match making & a bug?
Not really sure about meeting guys with basic cards in casuals. Could be that its someone trying out something that specifically uses more basic cards. Without a larger sample size, that's my best guess.
As for your second inquiry. Its likely you played Nature Studies the turn prior, which will explain why Innervate remains at 0 mana despite your opponent playing Cult Neophyte and everything went up after playing it.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Brave Archer? Just for the redhead part, but I have something else in mind that I'm doubtful about, so I'm going with this one first.
Two New Classic Bundles Arrived in the Hearthstone Shop - Get Golden Classic Packs, Available Through April 5
If I buy a bundle now, can the legendary be one of the newly-returned-to-classic legendaries (Ragnaros, Sylvanas)? Or should I wait until Barrens launches?
Sylvanas Windrunner Hunter Hero + Banshee Queen Card Back and Awesome Blossom Card Back Are Now Available in the Hearthstone Shop
The upcoming Rexxar skin is definitely awesome! Still a decent deal for Sylvanas, more so for ppl who will not get Tavern Pass.
Lightforged Uther
It's not a bug. These days wins in Arena and Duels are also added to the total amount of wins with a certain hero, but that has not always been the case. Now after patch 20.0 Arena wins from before they were taken into account retroactively count as well, but apparently only up to exactly 1000 wins.
Sylvanas Windrunner Hunter Hero + Banshee Queen Card Back and Awesome Blossom Card Back Are Now Available in the Hearthstone Shop
She is a great one but I may be getting the Tavern Pass that has Rexxar on fire and that looks pretty awesome.
Hearthstone Gets New Achievements for Spell Schools, Rewards Track, Classic & Core Cards, and Forged in the Barrens
Hang on. Is this why my wins counter jumped up on a few heroes? What exactly happened here because I havent seen any mention of this until your post
--EDIT: according to reddit, looks like the extra wins came from some Arena games I had played that finally counted.
Casual Gets its Own Game Mode, Matchmaking Has Not Changed
The fun side of Classic is playing Vanilla HS.
The down side is that the meta was solidified back in 2014! Doesn’t mean you can’t still deck build and try off meta stuff. But it does mean a lot of players will just play the most OP list from 2014 they can find/remember.
Two New Classic Bundles Arrived in the Hearthstone Shop - Get Golden Classic Packs, Available Through April 5
So, it would make sense these bundles aren't limited time and are permanent?
Casual Gets its Own Game Mode, Matchmaking Has Not Changed
You have to get a few turns in before you concede. I believe it has been this way for a while.
Alternative UI
I mean that idea makes more sense than only 1 option having a different queueing rule than the 3 other options
All New Card Backs in Patch 20.0 - Wailing Caverns for Ranked Play in May!
Which card is which?
Sylvanas Windrunner Hunter Hero + Banshee Queen Card Back and Awesome Blossom Card Back Are Now Available in the Hearthstone Shop
Well said. Well said indeed.
New Neutral Minion - Mankrik
Time to go to wild and dust off the good ol' Augmented Elekks.
Casual Gets its Own Game Mode, Matchmaking Has Not Changed
I'm sure we will, will be nice
Vectus not summoning whelps: bug or intended?
Just played Vectus after only one deathrattle minion dying, and he only summoned the one whelp. He used to summon 2 whelps no matter what. Given how this card synergizes with Plague of Flames, this is a major downgrade. Has anyone else witnessed this? Do we think it's an intentional change or a bug?
Alternative UI
I had an idea for the UI when queuing into standard, wild, classic, or casual. The icon at the top which you press to change modes would let you pick between casual or ranked, and when you press play you would queue into whatever mode your selected deck fits in.
Casual Gets its Own Game Mode, Matchmaking Has Not Changed
Nailed it.
There's another bug still: when I was in wild mode building the deck, it allowed me to insert a deck code and finish the deck. But while in classic mode, when I pasted the deck code nothing happened. Just a blank. had to search the cards I wanted.
Two New Classic Bundles Arrived in the Hearthstone Shop - Get Golden Classic Packs, Available Through April 5
No they are usable in wild and classic.
Sylvanas Windrunner Hunter Hero + Banshee Queen Card Back and Awesome Blossom Card Back Are Now Available in the Hearthstone Shop
Want Sylv but might hold off. Want Barrens stuff first and just got the Tavern Pass Lvl 50/100 Rexar. Plus there is another Rexar coming up that is literally on fire. She has some tough competition.