Sounds like you didn't try to watch Grandmasters during Rise of Shadows, back then Specialist was the format (1 class, three decks, two of which can only differ 5 cards from the primary list). You had plenty of Archivist ElysianaDr. Boom, Mad Genius mirrors that went on for 45 minutes per game, which were usually purely decided by Archivist Elysiana and Dr. Boom, Mad Genius RNG. And then you could have up to 5 games per series. This single card made the entire Hearthstone Esports format unwachtable.
Thanks for your feedback, shatterstar and Demon. I've put Burn it! into Hunter because it's themed around Sylvanas which is (at least in my head) very solidly tied with that class since she was made an alternative Hero skin. You're right when you say that the effect would feel more natural in Warlock, though. I'll think about this some more before submitting.
Hey Flux, so excited for you! Well deserved. Cool stuff you got there. Alright, since noone´s gonna say it outloud, I have to do it myself: WE ARE SO JELAOUS! :D Enjoy mate!
There is an interesting prospect with this in aggro decks that mostly contain 1-3 cost cards and cap out with Kazakus, Golem Shaper. There are some devastating tempo combinations at five mana, especially Gromsblood. This still fits into slower decks that can reasonably make room for it, but I still think aggro decks will have an easier time slotting in Kazakus.
This is almost like a Gadgetzan Auctioneer for half the cost. The thing is, Rogue Is paying less than three mana for their card draw right now with Secret Passage; Cutting Class; and Swindle, though I could totally see Field Contact working in a heavy Combo deck, if one of the mentioned draw cards are nerfed, or once the mentioned draw cards rotate.
Consecration proves that a four-mana two-damage AoE is relevant, and this has scalable armor gain on top of the AoE. Rancor can just be a card that just shuts out aggressive decks, which means it will probably see a lot of play in Control Warriors.
Instead of collecting x amount of legendaries in a set, why not have some tougher achievements that require the legendary card that you want to get a diamond version of and have the reward for completing that achievement be that diamond card? It makes so much sense that when you play a lot with a certain card or do something amazing with it you get rewarded and can show that achievement off with your diamond card. They should have 1 diamond legendary per class and maybe 2 for neutral.
Anyway, since there are two more, like you guys said, it could be a clue to something.
Are there 4 watch towers by any chance? Or 4 mountain peaks? "Weather" and "whathering" might be pointing to something coming up on the horizon. Like a storm. Thunder lizards?
I know,i know, brains just make connections where there are none.
Well deserved dude. Thank you to you and to all of the gang for all of your hard work, this site continues to be the cream of the crop and long may that last.
As good as this card is in mage, I really just want to see what happens when it ends up in another class, such as rogue, through random effects. I expect it won't do anything, but I want to try to make it happen anyway.
I think this will be a decent card on its own, but I imagine this will be best when used in combination with cards that increase hero power damage and to summon the new legendary: Mordresh Fire Eye.
Druid already has some decent beast support, and drawing cards and discounting them is never bad. The only reason this wouldn't see play in standard is if there aren't any beasts worth playing.
Yay, more taunt druid support... It's half the cost of Blessing of Kings for half the effect, with a small bonus if you target a taunt minion. Overall, it's a pretty good card.
What I find most exciting is the idea of combining this card with other cards that can give taunt to minions that don't normally have taunt, allowing you to copy minions that wouldn't otherwise be copiable.
Frost Nova on a stick is pretty good value, but if you wait and play it withFrost Nova it's more like Flamestrike on a stick, but it requires two cards. Either way it's just an okay card, but where this really shines is versatility.
Taunt druid making a comeback! Did it ever leave? Do we actually want it back? I don't know. All I know is that cards that steeply discount other cards are very powerful, even if it's an aura effect instead of a permanent decrease.
The Cards We're NOT Going to Miss When Rise of Shadows Rotates
Sounds like you didn't try to watch Grandmasters during Rise of Shadows, back then Specialist was the format (1 class, three decks, two of which can only differ 5 cards from the primary list). You had plenty of Archivist Elysiana Dr. Boom, Mad Genius mirrors that went on for 45 minutes per game, which were usually purely decided by Archivist Elysiana and Dr. Boom, Mad Genius RNG. And then you could have up to 5 games per series. This single card made the entire Hearthstone Esports format unwachtable.
Cross-Pollination - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Thanks for your feedback, shatterstar and Demon. I've put Burn it! into Hunter because it's themed around Sylvanas which is (at least in my head) very solidly tied with that class since she was made an alternative Hero skin. You're right when you say that the effect would feel more natural in Warlock, though. I'll think about this some more before submitting.
Beast/Taunt Hybrid "Guardian Druid"
You have a point. If you want to commit to ramp, the best bet would probably be to remove Enchanted Raven and either Thickhide Kodo or Burrowing Scorpid to fit in Lightning Bloom and Overgrowth, respectively.
I'm Forging into the Barrens! The Horde Has Sent a War Supply Crate to My Location (Thanks Blizzard)
Hey Flux, so excited for you! Well deserved. Cool stuff you got there. Alright, since noone´s gonna say it outloud, I have to do it myself: WE ARE SO JELAOUS! :D Enjoy mate!
New Neutral Minion - Kazakus, Golem Shaper
There is an interesting prospect with this in aggro decks that mostly contain 1-3 cost cards and cap out with Kazakus, Golem Shaper. There are some devastating tempo combinations at five mana, especially Gromsblood. This still fits into slower decks that can reasonably make room for it, but I still think aggro decks will have an easier time slotting in Kazakus.
New Rogue Minion - Field Contact
This is almost like a Gadgetzan Auctioneer for half the cost. The thing is, Rogue Is paying less than three mana for their card draw right now with Secret Passage; Cutting Class; and Swindle, though I could totally see Field Contact working in a heavy Combo deck, if one of the mentioned draw cards are nerfed, or once the mentioned draw cards rotate.
New Warrior Spell - Rancor
Consecration proves that a four-mana two-damage AoE is relevant, and this has scalable armor gain on top of the AoE. Rancor can just be a card that just shuts out aggressive decks, which means it will probably see a lot of play in Control Warriors.
Dean Ayala's Community Q&A #11 - Diamond Cards for Old Expansions, Warcraft IP, Cross-Franchise Content
Instead of collecting x amount of legendaries in a set, why not have some tougher achievements that require the legendary card that you want to get a diamond version of and have the reward for completing that achievement be that diamond card? It makes so much sense that when you play a lot with a certain card or do something amazing with it you get rewarded and can show that achievement off with your diamond card. They should have 1 diamond legendary per class and maybe 2 for neutral.
Dean Ayala's Community Q&A #11 - Diamond Cards for Old Expansions, Warcraft IP, Cross-Franchise Content
Would anyone ever have all the legendaries, but not the full collection? Maybe there's some HoF stress case?
Dean Ayala's Community Q&A #11 - Diamond Cards for Old Expansions, Warcraft IP, Cross-Franchise Content
Would anyone ever have all the legendaries, but not the full collection? Maybe there's some HoF stress case?
New Hearthstone Arena and Duels Rotation with Forged in the Barrens - Don't Forget Your "Free" Tavern Ticket!
A lot of things in the HS client are like that
I'm Forging into the Barrens! The Horde Has Sent a War Supply Crate to My Location (Thanks Blizzard)
I was thinking that. Good of Blizzard to recognise @fluxflashor's work, but the crate is the best thing there! :
I'm Forging into the Barrens! The Horde Has Sent a War Supply Crate to My Location (Thanks Blizzard)
"Four warriors". Nice typo :)
Anyway, since there are two more, like you guys said, it could be a clue to something.
Are there 4 watch towers by any chance? Or 4 mountain peaks? "Weather" and "whathering" might be pointing to something coming up on the horizon. Like a storm. Thunder lizards?
I know,i know, brains just make connections where there are none.
I'm Forging into the Barrens! The Horde Has Sent a War Supply Crate to My Location (Thanks Blizzard)
Well deserved dude. Thank you to you and to all of the gang for all of your hard work, this site continues to be the cream of the crop and long may that last.
Mad love.
#beenhereages
No one suspects C'thun Rogue!
haha indeed, but mulligans are done at that stage
Dean Ayala's Community Q&A #11 - Diamond Cards for Old Expansions, Warcraft IP, Cross-Franchise Content
There must always be a diamond
New Druid Minion - Razormane Battleguard
Lets go taunt Druid :)
New Hunter Minion - Tavish Stormpike
At first I didn't realize he was kneeling, so I thought he just had extraordinarily short legs, even for a dwarf.
I can't wait to combo this with Tundra Rhino.
New Druid Minion - Guff Runetotem
Little Guff all grown up. I really hope that there are a decent number of low cost nature spells to proc his effect a while bunch.
New Mage Minion - Reckless Apprentice
As good as this card is in mage, I really just want to see what happens when it ends up in another class, such as rogue, through random effects. I expect it won't do anything, but I want to try to make it happen anyway.
I think this will be a decent card on its own, but I imagine this will be best when used in combination with cards that increase hero power damage and to summon the new legendary: Mordresh Fire Eye.
New Druid Spell - Living Seed (Rank 1)
Druid already has some decent beast support, and drawing cards and discounting them is never bad. The only reason this wouldn't see play in standard is if there aren't any beasts worth playing.
New Druid Spell - Mark of the Spikeshell
Yay, more taunt druid support... It's half the cost of Blessing of Kings for half the effect, with a small bonus if you target a taunt minion. Overall, it's a pretty good card.
What I find most exciting is the idea of combining this card with other cards that can give taunt to minions that don't normally have taunt, allowing you to copy minions that wouldn't otherwise be copiable.
New Mage Minion - Varden Dawngrasp
Frost Nova on a stick is pretty good value, but if you wait and play it with Frost Nova it's more like Flamestrike on a stick, but it requires two cards. Either way it's just an okay card, but where this really shines is versatility.
Dean Ayala's Community Q&A #11 - Diamond Cards for Old Expansions, Warcraft IP, Cross-Franchise Content
Please don't do that. Just don't.
New Druid Minion - Razormane Battleguard
Taunt druid making a comeback! Did it ever leave? Do we actually want it back? I don't know. All I know is that cards that steeply discount other cards are very powerful, even if it's an aura effect instead of a permanent decrease.