That's probably an artifact of the way the shop is coded - maybe it was never coded for exchanging something for 0 currency, so you still need the confirmation :D And the non-confirmation part of the system only works with gold transactions.
A bit annoyed that the next season of Twist is just an additional expansion, even though many cards were buffed. I'm hoping future Twist seasons are more exotic and they shake up the expansions. Also why does there have to be so many expansions? Why not limit the format to 5 expansions and shuffle them around (Like having GvG, WW, DoD, RoS and BRM for eg). Guess I'll just have to be patient coz Blizzard will get there at some point right?
We're still missing signature cards for Ravenous Kraken and Angry Helhound which I assumed would've been included in this Halloween event. Guess not so no idea when we getting these signatures.
Zeddy also mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/hWyhR-QApMA?t=454 Blizz accidentally gave players some of these packs but then removed them, oops 😅
The idea sounds fun but the implementation is what will matter. How many cards can we add to the side board? When can we use cards from the side board? What would the visual UI design look like?
Ofc we don't know this info from data mining but maybe future patches will have more data/art assets. I just hope sideboarding doesn't change how we play the game. Wouldn't be fun if every game was determined by countering win conditions at the perfect time. Almost like having a permanent Zephrys the Great
Glad you enjoy it! We're planning to have more of these types of articles from various members of the staff, so keep an eye out for those.
Not sure where you got that number for Stray, much as I enjoyed it, you can't really stretch it past 6 hours. Also, since when is 30 hours considered short?!
Ah yes, another brawl that could have been interesting had it not been for the choosable bonuses.
Mr Chu, voodoomaster vex, and sephira are absolutely dog shit in this brawl because of the bonuses. Best decks belong to Ivan and George, because both make full use of the bonuses provided in a way that others could not.
As for the bonuses, you'll choose lazul 90% of the time and that last 10% would be Dr Boom. Lazul ensures that you'll have plenty of cards in hand, while Dr boom practically coverts all your minions into boombots.
If youre looking for an easy win, just choose Ivan. He'll more or less win sooner or later.
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Just finished "All the birds in the sky" by Charlie Jane Anders (Winner of the 2017 Nebula Award, Finalist for the 2017 Hugo Award). It's kind of a dystopian Fantasy / Sci-Fi mix that takes a little too long to build up but gets better (that is more exciting) in the second half. I would have liked it to be somewhat more flashy about the magic and the science but the way it is written certainly feels quite realistic (if you can accept magic being a thing in the first place, that is). The main characters are studied closely and there's some romance going on as well. I'd rate it 3.5 out of 5 stars, it was a nice relaxing read of 320 sites.
I think I'll continue with the stormlight archives part 3 next. What are you guys and gals reading these days? Any hidden Sci-Fi gems I haven't heard of yet?
You've got me interested in trying out Hollow Knight, I'll add that to my wishlist. Elden Ring and Ghost of Tsushima are both games that I've tried and did not finish for very different reasons. While Elden Ring is just not my type of game, I completely agree with your assessment of Ghost of Tsushima: it's so so deep and rich, I've lost the atmosphere. Unfortunately, that doesn't really work out if you can't play it for at least one or two hours on a regular basis which I wasn't able to at the time. I've honestly never heard of Patapon before but I'll give it a look. Thanks again!
For me, these games have made the most lasting impression so far: Zelda Ocarina of Time, The Portal series, The Witcher 3.
When it comes to atmosphere I can also recommend Stray. It isn't a very long game (30ish hours if I remember correctly), but very well made and every cat lover should have a look at it.
If you never played a souls game until elden ring you should definitely try the original dark souls 1. The controls are janky, the hit boxes are cruel, and graphically its about 15 years too late. But damn it, there's something about dark souls that's just refreshingly different even as its sequels continue to succeed further and further.
Fromsoftware has changed tact from when they first made dark souls. This is perhaps the first and only souls game from them that's completely no holds barred lore first over gameplay. You dont get to teleport from bonfires until the late game, multiple layers of weapon upgrades, and titanite is rare and needs to be grinded out. Loads of rings, but only two slots means youre essentially switching out all the time. Of all of fromsoft's games, none has reached the dizzying heights of dark souls's level of attention in design. Most people tend to hype out later fromsoft game bosses. But its only in dark souls that the hype is about its surroundings and world design.
I'd recommend you try it. You might even be tempted to switch out elden ring for dark souls in this article :)
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Its fairly replayable because you can change strategies, change factions, and change scenarios, however it won't be a hundred hours worth of content unless you just love the strategy.
Don't know how many decks are running both large elementals and large beasts that greatly benefit from being cheated out, but this looks really good if those decks exist.
Ooh, handbuff for Hunter. I was just thinking when I was commenting on Theldurin the Lost how it would be better with handbuff, but I wasn't sure Hunter had much for handbuff. I just know Paladin as the handbuff class.
I'm not certain, but I think the internet has moved past the trolley problem. As for the card, two 3/3 rush minions for 3 Mana is pretty good, but only if you have targets. Discard synergy is a thing, so it won't always be a drawback if you don't quickdraw this.
Feels like a waste if the only target has 2 Health or so, but maybe you should still take the 1 Mana ping as this triples in price if you hold on to it.
This would probably be a lot better if it only hit minions, or only hit face. Face is probably better, as it might just win right there if you have a full hand. As it is now, your opponent needs to have an empty board and you have a lot of cards, which combined with the cost probably makes for a weak card. Though if it only hit minions you could waste a lot of potential if have a large hand and their total board health isn't very high.
I don't think I've ever seen a card that does random split damage to minions, then if there's damage left over it goes to the face.
Okay, this is real nice excavate synergy. Unless you've had terrible luck, you probably have excavated way more than twice by turn 7. I'll take a 7 Mana 7/7 taunt plus bonus Frostwyrm's Fury thank you very much. I feel this would work better in a deck that tends toward high cost cards, but I'm not sure how well that will work with Frost Rune cards.
Hearthstone Giving 1 Free Pack Each Week!
But are you really sure?
That's probably an artifact of the way the shop is coded - maybe it was never coded for exchanging something for 0 currency, so you still need the confirmation :D And the non-confirmation part of the system only works with gold transactions.
Patch 27.6 Is Out - Pre-Purchase for Showdown in the Badlands Available, Un'Goro Added To Twist, and Much More!
A bit annoyed that the next season of Twist is just an additional expansion, even though many cards were buffed. I'm hoping future Twist seasons are more exotic and they shake up the expansions. Also why does there have to be so many expansions? Why not limit the format to 5 expansions and shuffle them around (Like having GvG, WW, DoD, RoS and BRM for eg). Guess I'll just have to be patient coz Blizzard will get there at some point right?
Hearthstone Giving 1 Free Pack Each Week!
I find it funny there's an additional confirmation prompt when redeeming the pack. Why yes, I'm pretty sure I want free stuff 😅
Hallow's End Event Now Live - Tasks and Rewards, Including Pirate Illidan!
We're still missing signature cards for Ravenous Kraken and Angry Helhound which I assumed would've been included in this Halloween event. Guess not so no idea when we getting these signatures.
A New Hearthstone Card Pack is Coming With Five Different Sets Included
Zeddy also mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/hWyhR-QApMA?t=454 Blizz accidentally gave players some of these packs but then removed them, oops 😅
Hearthstone Appears to be Introducing a "Proper" Sideboard to the Game
The idea sounds fun but the implementation is what will matter. How many cards can we add to the side board? When can we use cards from the side board? What would the visual UI design look like?
Ofc we don't know this info from data mining but maybe future patches will have more data/art assets. I just hope sideboarding doesn't change how we play the game. Wouldn't be fun if every game was determined by countering win conditions at the perfect time. Almost like having a permanent Zephrys the Great
Five Must-Play Games: Hollow Knight, Elden Ring, & More!
Glad you enjoy it! We're planning to have more of these types of articles from various members of the staff, so keep an eye out for those.
Not sure where you got that number for Stray, much as I enjoyed it, you can't really stretch it past 6 hours. Also, since when is 30 hours considered short?!
Henchmania!
Ah yes, another brawl that could have been interesting had it not been for the choosable bonuses.
Mr Chu, voodoomaster vex, and sephira are absolutely dog shit in this brawl because of the bonuses. Best decks belong to Ivan and George, because both make full use of the bonuses provided in a way that others could not.
As for the bonuses, you'll choose lazul 90% of the time and that last 10% would be Dr Boom. Lazul ensures that you'll have plenty of cards in hand, while Dr boom practically coverts all your minions into boombots.
If youre looking for an easy win, just choose Ivan. He'll more or less win sooner or later.
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The lounge like atmosphere that is provided by Suki Day Spa is what makes it stand out for me! It's also undoubtedly the best head spa in downtown San Diego salon. You should definitely check it out!
Books
Just finished "All the birds in the sky" by Charlie Jane Anders (Winner of the 2017 Nebula Award, Finalist for the 2017 Hugo Award). It's kind of a dystopian Fantasy / Sci-Fi mix that takes a little too long to build up but gets better (that is more exciting) in the second half. I would have liked it to be somewhat more flashy about the magic and the science but the way it is written certainly feels quite realistic (if you can accept magic being a thing in the first place, that is). The main characters are studied closely and there's some romance going on as well. I'd rate it 3.5 out of 5 stars, it was a nice relaxing read of 320 sites.
I think I'll continue with the stormlight archives part 3 next. What are you guys and gals reading these days? Any hidden Sci-Fi gems I haven't heard of yet?
Five Must-Play Games: Hollow Knight, Elden Ring, & More!
Awesome article, thanks for sharing!
You've got me interested in trying out Hollow Knight, I'll add that to my wishlist. Elden Ring and Ghost of Tsushima are both games that I've tried and did not finish for very different reasons. While Elden Ring is just not my type of game, I completely agree with your assessment of Ghost of Tsushima: it's so so deep and rich, I've lost the atmosphere. Unfortunately, that doesn't really work out if you can't play it for at least one or two hours on a regular basis which I wasn't able to at the time. I've honestly never heard of Patapon before but I'll give it a look. Thanks again!
For me, these games have made the most lasting impression so far: Zelda Ocarina of Time, The Portal series, The Witcher 3.
When it comes to atmosphere I can also recommend Stray. It isn't a very long game (30ish hours if I remember correctly), but very well made and every cat lover should have a look at it.
New Warlock Spell - Trolley Problem
You can only watch.
Five Must-Play Games: Hollow Knight, Elden Ring, & More!
If you never played a souls game until elden ring you should definitely try the original dark souls 1. The controls are janky, the hit boxes are cruel, and graphically its about 15 years too late. But damn it, there's something about dark souls that's just refreshingly different even as its sequels continue to succeed further and further.
Fromsoftware has changed tact from when they first made dark souls. This is perhaps the first and only souls game from them that's completely no holds barred lore first over gameplay. You dont get to teleport from bonfires until the late game, multiple layers of weapon upgrades, and titanite is rare and needs to be grinded out. Loads of rings, but only two slots means youre essentially switching out all the time. Of all of fromsoft's games, none has reached the dizzying heights of dark souls's level of attention in design. Most people tend to hype out later fromsoft game bosses. But its only in dark souls that the hype is about its surroundings and world design.
I'd recommend you try it. You might even be tempted to switch out elden ring for dark souls in this article :)
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What Are You Playing? October 2023
Its fairly replayable because you can change strategies, change factions, and change scenarios, however it won't be a hundred hours worth of content unless you just love the strategy.
Quickdraw
This feels great for tempo players
New Neutral Minion - Thunderbringer
Don't know how many decks are running both large elementals and large beasts that greatly benefit from being cheated out, but this looks really good if those decks exist.
New Shaman Minion - Living Prairie
Since I don't feel like checking if Shaman has good 4 Mana elementals, I'll just say this card is useless unless a few of them exist.
New Hunter Minion - Messenger Buzzard
Ooh, handbuff for Hunter. I was just thinking when I was commenting on Theldurin the Lost how it would be better with handbuff, but I wasn't sure Hunter had much for handbuff. I just know Paladin as the handbuff class.
New Warlock Spell - Trolley Problem
I'm not certain, but I think the internet has moved past the trolley problem. As for the card, two 3/3 rush minions for 3 Mana is pretty good, but only if you have targets. Discard synergy is a thing, so it won't always be a drawback if you don't quickdraw this.
New Shaman Spell - Dehydrate
Feels like a waste if the only target has 2 Health or so, but maybe you should still take the 1 Mana ping as this triples in price if you hold on to it.
New Mage Minion - Blastmage Miner
This would probably be a lot better if it only hit minions, or only hit face. Face is probably better, as it might just win right there if you have a full hand. As it is now, your opponent needs to have an empty board and you have a lot of cards, which combined with the cost probably makes for a weak card. Though if it only hit minions you could waste a lot of potential if have a large hand and their total board health isn't very high.
I don't think I've ever seen a card that does random split damage to minions, then if there's damage left over it goes to the face.
New Death Knight Spell - Reap What You Sow
3 damage plus more excavating for 3 Mana? Sounds pretty good. And it isn't limited for what you can target.
New Death Knight Minion - Harrowing Ox
Okay, this is real nice excavate synergy. Unless you've had terrible luck, you probably have excavated way more than twice by turn 7. I'll take a 7 Mana 7/7 taunt plus bonus Frostwyrm's Fury thank you very much. I feel this would work better in a deck that tends toward high cost cards, but I'm not sure how well that will work with Frost Rune cards.
New Neutral Minion - Kobold Miner
Excavate is something you want to trigger as much a possible, so a cheap trigger like this is really good.