I disagree. I do agree that the intended weakness of highlander decks is that they are supposed to be less reliable than normal decks, but the problem is that it doesn't matter when there are multiple cards that do similar things. Zephyrs itself being one of the strongest individual cards that can give you the perfect card when you need it also helps to nullify this issue.
Look at this decklist. According to Tempostorm, it is a tier 2 highlander warlock deck. The deck isn't hurting from consistency issues at all.
Edit: I was having issues with the decklist so I added the link here:
Of all these changes, only Leper Gnome, Undertaker, and Arcane Golem springs to mind as perhaps a tad too far, even in wild, where hyper aggro is legit.
Leper gnome is small and unassuming, but if unremoved on turn 1, its basically going to deal 4 damage to your face for 1 mana. Its a nice buff for an odd hunter in wild, along side Undertaker, perhaps one of the best 1 drop in its time (and I'm not so sure its less powerful now).
Arcane Golem, now that's something that has been forgotten ever since they removed charge from it. Its hard to believe that back in the day this card used to be just about in every aggro deck, and I still believe that with this un-nerf its going to do so again, at least until team5 nerfs it back.
There will be two versions in our collection, the real one that we own, and the free version that is given to everyone for free from the core set. But both versions will have this update.
As another avid fan of Shudderwock, I think this is a very big deal. Now we don't have to play a 5 mana "do nothing" card. Instead we can play a 4 mana card that actually impacts the board. This doesn't help the consistency of the combo since - as you mentioned - you can double the battlecry with relative ease guaranteeing extra Shudderwocks. But this change does mean you get to run better, cheaper cards in your deck that help you survive the early game, and still have your combo work later in the game.
I would be surprised if they didn't nerf this card. Corruption at 1 mana is the easiest thing to trigger, and 4 damage for 1 mana is just too much. Eviscerate is balanced at 2 mana, and cold blood had to be nerfed. Nitroboost Poison is arguably better than both of those cards.
Raising it to 2 mana does not kill the card. Since it's the most expected nerf, I'm sure this is a leak, not a typo.
Adding more damage along with the mana increase would arguably make the card stronger than it is now -- still extremely easy to corrupt and super cheap to play, but adding a TON more damage per mana on a durable weapon. I would not want to see that.
They already did Death Knight. It isn't a "class" per se, but it's already in Hearthstone, and it would be super weird to add it a second time in a different way.
Thanks, Flux. I hope that my comment emphasized that I appreciate the articles and didn’t sound too whiny :)
I’ve commented corrections in several articles before. I don’t do it too often because I don’t want to be annoying. But I’ll be happy to continue if you appreciate the feedback.
They promised a nerf to burst. Instead of nerfing the real problem cards (Passage, SSS), they nerf perfectly fine cards on their own. At 2 mana, unless it reads +3 now, it is unplayable.
The giveaway is part of the event, the event should not end when the giveaway does. I will double check this and get back to you. So you will be able to use Tuskaroons you get later to buy titles and headers still. And after the event, remaining Tuskaroons will be converted to Gold (generic site currency).
Wait, if champion skins is a cosmetic.. what will they do once they run out of actual champions? there are currently 154 in league and (I guess around 50 in LoR atm)
There are at least a few years to catch up with LOL in terms of champions but I thought the solution was to use skins as continuation, we will see in 3 years or so probably so far been enjoying the reimagining of champions as cards with more lore around them and showing them in other light than their league counterpart
What cards and decks are you most looking forward to in classic?
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Grand Crusader?
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
I disagree. I do agree that the intended weakness of highlander decks is that they are supposed to be less reliable than normal decks, but the problem is that it doesn't matter when there are multiple cards that do similar things. Zephyrs itself being one of the strongest individual cards that can give you the perfect card when you need it also helps to nullify this issue.
Look at this decklist. According to Tempostorm, it is a tier 2 highlander warlock deck. The deck isn't hurting from consistency issues at all.
Edit: I was having issues with the decklist so I added the link here:
https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/reno-warlock-wild-meta-snapshot-mar-1-2021
Nerf or Typo? Blizzard's Updated Returning Decks for Hearthstone May Have Leaked a Change to Nitroboost Poison
Corruption hype
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Of all these changes, only Leper Gnome, Undertaker, and Arcane Golem springs to mind as perhaps a tad too far, even in wild, where hyper aggro is legit.
Leper gnome is small and unassuming, but if unremoved on turn 1, its basically going to deal 4 damage to your face for 1 mana. Its a nice buff for an odd hunter in wild, along side Undertaker, perhaps one of the best 1 drop in its time (and I'm not so sure its less powerful now).
Arcane Golem, now that's something that has been forgotten ever since they removed charge from it. Its hard to believe that back in the day this card used to be just about in every aggro deck, and I still believe that with this un-nerf its going to do so again, at least until team5 nerfs it back.
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The original will be changed to a hero card.
There will be two versions in our collection, the real one that we own, and the free version that is given to everyone for free from the core set. But both versions will have this update.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
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Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
As another avid fan of Shudderwock, I think this is a very big deal. Now we don't have to play a 5 mana "do nothing" card. Instead we can play a 4 mana card that actually impacts the board. This doesn't help the consistency of the combo since - as you mentioned - you can double the battlecry with relative ease guaranteeing extra Shudderwocks. But this change does mean you get to run better, cheaper cards in your deck that help you survive the early game, and still have your combo work later in the game.
Nerf or Typo? Blizzard's Updated Returning Decks for Hearthstone May Have Leaked a Change to Nitroboost Poison
I would be surprised if they didn't nerf this card. Corruption at 1 mana is the easiest thing to trigger, and 4 damage for 1 mana is just too much. Eviscerate is balanced at 2 mana, and cold blood had to be nerfed. Nitroboost Poison is arguably better than both of those cards.
New Neutral Minion - Peon
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Nerf or Typo? Blizzard's Updated Returning Decks for Hearthstone May Have Leaked a Change to Nitroboost Poison
Still better than evis. Minion buffed and weapon with at least 2 swings
Iksar & Celestalon Talk New Classes & Monk, Battlegrounds, and Design Insights
Why would it be weird? They could just rename the current Death Knight cards to "Lich King cards" or something to not change how those work.
I'd prefer Monk over Death Knight currently for the same reason, but I hope they also become a real class one day.
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The shop now says bundles available until 29 March 2021.
Forged in the Barrens Launches on March 30! Final Reveal Stream on March 22, Twitch Drops, Mega Bundles Giveaway
FWIW, they did finally update the shop (after your post). You can pre-order through March 29.
Nerf or Typo? Blizzard's Updated Returning Decks for Hearthstone May Have Leaked a Change to Nitroboost Poison
Raising it to 2 mana does not kill the card. Since it's the most expected nerf, I'm sure this is a leak, not a typo.
Adding more damage along with the mana increase would arguably make the card stronger than it is now -- still extremely easy to corrupt and super cheap to play, but adding a TON more damage per mana on a durable weapon. I would not want to see that.
Iksar & Celestalon Talk New Classes & Monk, Battlegrounds, and Design Insights
They already did Death Knight. It isn't a "class" per se, but it's already in Hearthstone, and it would be super weird to add it a second time in a different way.
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Thanks, Flux. I hope that my comment emphasized that I appreciate the articles and didn’t sound too whiny :)
I’ve commented corrections in several articles before. I don’t do it too often because I don’t want to be annoying. But I’ll be happy to continue if you appreciate the feedback.
Nerf or Typo? Blizzard's Updated Returning Decks for Hearthstone May Have Leaked a Change to Nitroboost Poison
They promised a nerf to burst. Instead of nerfing the real problem cards (Passage, SSS), they nerf perfectly fine cards on their own. At 2 mana, unless it reads +3 now, it is unplayable.
Hearthstone Masters Tour Ironforge Survival Guide
Finally a master tour, its been a while hasn't it.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Blackguard?
Fun at the Crossroads
The giveaway is part of the event, the event should not end when the giveaway does. I will double check this and get back to you. So you will be able to use Tuskaroons you get later to buy titles and headers still. And after the event, remaining Tuskaroons will be converted to Gold (generic site currency).
Nerf or Typo? Blizzard's Updated Returning Decks for Hearthstone May Have Leaked a Change to Nitroboost Poison
Woah, but making it 2 mana will just evaporate de card... unless they increase the buff stats
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Wait, if champion skins is a cosmetic.. what will they do once they run out of actual champions? there are currently 154 in league and (I guess around 50 in LoR atm)
There are at least a few years to catch up with LOL in terms of champions but I thought the solution was to use skins as continuation, we will see in 3 years or so probably so far been enjoying the reimagining of champions as cards with more lore around them and showing them in other light than their league counterpart