Why does a seed draw a beast? Maybe a beast eats it, sure, but show that on the card!
I like this, though. Couldn't care less about Tempo Beast Druid, but cards that draw specific cards are always good. If not in competitive decks, at least for fun - drawing what you want consistently is freakin' awesome! And did I mention Hadronox? Maybe even Malorne, teehee.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this actually won't be powerful. In its 'intended deck', anyway. There will not be a 'freeze minions and destroy them' archetype, because that isn't a deck. There's no payoff. Maybe freeze minions to reach an OTK or freeze minions to build up pressure through another mechanic, though... And in that sense, I think this makes a very, very good opener with Mana Wyrm. I'll be looking forward to Tempo Mage.
It's a neat idea. I like that Warlock is getting some new flavor with this and the other new card, as well as Envoy Rustwix. It'll be fun to see where it goes. And a 3-3 with Lifesteal ain't too bad on its own!
That's a great point, which I hadn't thought of. The limit of two available Diamond cards removes personality from the process - you can't be the cool quirky dude with the golden Snowflipper Penguin. You're just some shmuck who paid 100 bucks for an expansion.
Thanks for putting into words why this feels underwhelming to me.
This could see play in constructed decks that want to be mostly minions that generate spells to take advantage of cards such as Prince Keleseth, Embiggen, Surrender to Madness, etc. Maybe we will get a neutral legendary that says: If your deck has only minions then your spells cast twice. I'm not writing this one off just yet.
Now making my own comment on it. I have mixed opinions on it. Graphically I think it is good. But... The characters are totally out of place... Also the male main character model looks horrible in battle. It kinda feels like it needs some more work into it. I never was a big gen 4 fan, so it does not touch me in that way as much.
Would have been Happier with another casual but built with care Let's Go centered in Johto. As that is my favourite region and do not expect another remake in the classic formula.
Hey WorseNightmare! Just to give you a little hope. In the trailer an NPC that gives you the item to transform Shaymin in Platinum can be found. So maybe they can get more of the Platinum changes into the game.
I am not certain that it will happen, so I am anyways prepared for the worst possible, so I do not get dissapointed later
This is likely going to be a near auto-pick in Arena. Therefore, this is a solid 5-star card for me. Also, the winrate of arena decks that include this card are going to be high, yet I don't expect it's going to be frustrating to be playing against this card any time soon and that's a sign of good card design.
Nothing outstanding nor terrible with this one. Not impressed, but who knows what the beast pool could look like for the Barrens? I'm sure some lore guide will soon enlighten us all, if not the reveals itself
I'm really unsure how those ranked spells will play out. At least they don't have to sit in your hand to gain their power, but the fact that their final and optimal version only comes at turn 9-10 is ... pretty slow, I don't know.
effectively 1 turn 6 or 7 card unless you can reduce its cost through various effects
well, a 5/5 on curve isn't terrible either, but yeah, for full benefit it implies turn 5 at the earliest, with a coin and/or a cheap (discounted) healing spell
New Warlock Minion - Blood Shard Bristleback
3-3 life steal good, with 6 damage, really good
New Druid Spell - Living Seed (Rank 1)
Why does a seed draw a beast? Maybe a beast eats it, sure, but show that on the card!
I like this, though. Couldn't care less about Tempo Beast Druid, but cards that draw specific cards are always good. If not in competitive decks, at least for fun - drawing what you want consistently is freakin' awesome! And did I mention Hadronox? Maybe even Malorne, teehee.
New Neutral Minion - Venomous Scorpid
Playable but not overwhelming
New Warlock Minion - Blood Shard Bristleback
Seems slow
New Mage Spell - Flurry (Rank 1)
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this actually won't be powerful. In its 'intended deck', anyway. There will not be a 'freeze minions and destroy them' archetype, because that isn't a deck. There's no payoff. Maybe freeze minions to reach an OTK or freeze minions to build up pressure through another mechanic, though... And in that sense, I think this makes a very, very good opener with Mana Wyrm. I'll be looking forward to Tempo Mage.
New Druid Spell - Mark of the Spikeshell
Greybough! Lucentbark! Carnival Clown! DARK ARAKKOA!
New Priest Minion - Priest of An'she
Prolly won't see play without a fair amount of support.
On the bright (heh) side, Lightwell, where are you?
New Warlock Minion - Blood Shard Bristleback
It's a neat idea. I like that Warlock is getting some new flavor with this and the other new card, as well as Envoy Rustwix. It'll be fun to see where it goes. And a 3-3 with Lifesteal ain't too bad on its own!
Hearthstone Reveals Details on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track
The Demon Hunter skins are bland and the Warrior Rokara skins are basic, but whoa momma, emphasis on momma, hello Xyrella! Take me to your leader.
IGN Reveals a New Forged in the Barrens Mage Legendary Card - Varden Dawngrasp
This is the way.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Sigil of Flame
ok card, slows down agro, delayed cards need to grow on me, just never feel them at first
New Mage Minion - Varden Dawngrasp
Frost Nova saw play, so I don't see why this card wouldn't
New Demon Hunter Minion - Kurtrus Ashfallen
higher cost outcast could slow it a bit, as u really dont waste this potentially good card cuz its very mediocre without outcast
New Demon Hunter Minion - Kurtrus Ashfallen
Hearthstone Introduces a New Card Cosmetic - Diamond Cards! Here's What We Know So Far
That's a great point, which I hadn't thought of. The limit of two available Diamond cards removes personality from the process - you can't be the cool quirky dude with the golden Snowflipper Penguin. You're just some shmuck who paid 100 bucks for an expansion.
Thanks for putting into words why this feels underwhelming to me.
New Neutral Minion - Venomous Scorpid
This could see play in constructed decks that want to be mostly minions that generate spells to take advantage of cards such as Prince Keleseth, Embiggen, Surrender to Madness, etc. Maybe we will get a neutral legendary that says: If your deck has only minions then your spells cast twice. I'm not writing this one off just yet.
IGN Reveals a New Forged in the Barrens Mage Legendary Card - Varden Dawngrasp
Well, if we're making wishes, I hoped they'd cut Brawl, but classes are what they are.
Opinion on pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl?
Now making my own comment on it. I have mixed opinions on it. Graphically I think it is good. But... The characters are totally out of place... Also the male main character model looks horrible in battle. It kinda feels like it needs some more work into it. I never was a big gen 4 fan, so it does not touch me in that way as much.
Would have been Happier with another casual but built with care Let's Go centered in Johto. As that is my favourite region and do not expect another remake in the classic formula.
Opinion on pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl?
Hey WorseNightmare! Just to give you a little hope. In the trailer an NPC that gives you the item to transform Shaymin in Platinum can be found. So maybe they can get more of the Platinum changes into the game.
I am not certain that it will happen, so I am anyways prepared for the worst possible, so I do not get dissapointed later
New Neutral Minion - Venomous Scorpid
This is likely going to be a near auto-pick in Arena. Therefore, this is a solid 5-star card for me. Also, the winrate of arena decks that include this card are going to be high, yet I don't expect it's going to be frustrating to be playing against this card any time soon and that's a sign of good card design.
New Druid Spell - Living Seed (Rank 1)
Nothing outstanding nor terrible with this one. Not impressed, but who knows what the beast pool could look like for the Barrens? I'm sure some lore guide will soon enlighten us all, if not the reveals itself
New Neutral Minion - Venomous Scorpid
I dislike how good this card is. We'll definitely see it played, after all, in archetypes with healing looking for spell generation.
The flavor just doesn't make sense.
New Mage Spell - Flurry (Rank 1)
I'm really unsure how those ranked spells will play out. At least they don't have to sit in your hand to gain their power, but the fact that their final and optimal version only comes at turn 9-10 is ... pretty slow, I don't know.
New Druid Spell - Mark of the Spikeshell
Nature loooooves recycling!
New Priest Minion - Priest of An'she
well, a 5/5 on curve isn't terrible either, but yeah, for full benefit it implies turn 5 at the earliest, with a coin and/or a cheap (discounted) healing spell