As an avid fan of Shudderwock, I don’t know if this is that big of a deal. Yes, makes it more consistent with more copy effects if ran with Doppelgangster too, but most decks with the Shudder combo play the double battlecry quest and Tour Guide anyway. So in regards to the combo not failing it’s a minor win. Mostly it’s good for the combo because they are taunts and can maybe help slow aggro a little.
Personally I feel like this does more for my hand buff Val’anyr Paladin list. In fact, with this change I could almost make a hybrid of that and my Even Paladin lists. We’ll see!
Just realized that we need more cosmetics on OoC regarding Saronite Chain Gang. A profile header and a "How long can this go on" title should be first on "ToDo list" xDDDD
Seriously though, Undertaker was waaaay over powered when it first came out. Hopefully there will be a lot more balance, now that there are so many cards to compete against.
The mad lads have done it! All of a sudden I'm getting some wild itches that I haven't felt before.
Undertaker making a return to its former amazing self? YESSSSS. Arcane Golem was one of my favourite cards in Hearthstone (Face Hunter Gang Hype) so that'll be a fun experiment. I'm a little concerned about game health, so I guess we'll see what happens there.
I think overall though, I'm more interested in what Hearthstone Classic will have to offer. Especially if we can replay Naxx-era Hearthstone at some point (it really is inevitable).
Arcane Golem I thought they'd give this guy rush instead of going back to charge. This gives me some hope for a charge combo deck despite the boar and murloc getting nerfed.
With their compromise on Mana Wyrm I thought Undertaker wouldn't make the cut. Definitely will experiment with this guy again.
Saronite Chain Gang could be scary with future handbuff stuff hinted at in Core.
Now Aggro is surely having a field day here. Even as someone who never played while it was still in its original form, I can tell that Undertaker will be an extremely interesting nerf.
Toxic Reinforcements is also going to get quite a bit stronger with 2/1 Leper Gnomes back.
There is a very big difference between Arcane Golem and Leeroy Jenkins - while the former is cheaper, you don't play it as a finisher.
Therefore, giving your opponent a mana crystal is quite a big downside if you want to race him down. On the other hand, when Leeroy hits the board it's because you want to kill your opponent, so the 1/1s Whelps are not relevant.
Not saying reverted Arcane Golem is trash and won't see play, but rather that saying it's a better Leeroy is wrong.
ITs better because its cheaper and way easier to combo for more dmg and can have 2 its more consistent.
Of all the reverts i mostly disagree with Warrior Mercenary (no need for the buff), shaman Elementalist (bad design idea) Rogue Galakrond and DQA (good nerf idea). Charge is scary but fun, Undertaker is scary, but legendary, and all the others should be decently balanced in wild whilst providing a taste of their formeg glory.
There is a very big difference between Arcane Golem and Leeroy Jenkins - while the former is cheaper, you don't play it as a finisher.
Therefore, giving your opponent a mana crystal is quite a big downside if you want to race him down. On the other hand, when Leeroy hits the board it's because you want to kill your opponent, so the 1/1s Whelps are not relevant.
Not saying reverted Arcane Golem is trash and won't see play, but rather that saying it's a better Leeroy is wrong.
I like all of them except arcane golem and albatross.
Thats 100% msitake imo. Its better then leeroy jenkins and can have 2.
2less dmg but 2mana cheaper and way eaiser to combo with any extra burst,like nitroboost is 4mana for 8dmg vs leeroys 5mana for 6.
If any is gonna get reverted again its arcane golem.
Also elysiana is not gonna be used at all anymore, only odd warrior used her
Also NO TO ALBATROSS.
Thats a msitake aswell 100% Imo, its way to much of anti evrything as 4/3 for 3 that gives 2dread draws to opnennt AND Counters RenO;
And im generly against nerfs in wild, btu fi are worried about reno decks id a 100times rather they nerf zeph/reno then bring albatross.
Also wonder what happned to: not buffing alreayd strong decks, yet are MASSIVLY buffing odd rogue(one of best dekcs atm) and any odd deck with golem and albatross.
One of the best side effects of the Core Set is that adding a new class with the set rotation means they can add tons of new cards for the new class to make up for it not existing the previous year. Then, remove a bunch at the next cycle once it equals the other classes in expansion card count.
They will 100% want to create some kind of unique mechanic for the class more complex than a keyword; and most likely tied to the hero power.
They said that they actually didnt spend as much time on DH as they wanted and had to scrap some more complex ideas to make deadline. They also said they would want to single out a small team dedicated to development of just the new class when the time comes, they definitely learned a lot from making DH in terms of time and ppl requieremets.
My guess is we will see a new class next year and it will probably be monk since we just got a kind of edgy darker theme with demon hunter it makes sense they would go a more mellow and calm route with monk next. Every other year for a new class sounds good. Demon Hunter was pretty much Warlock/Hunter so my guess for monk would be Druid/Shaman/Priest
If not a new class we will definitely get something cool because Blizzard always want to start the new year with a bang.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
As an avid fan of Shudderwock, I don’t know if this is that big of a deal. Yes, makes it more consistent with more copy effects if ran with Doppelgangster too, but most decks with the Shudder combo play the double battlecry quest and Tour Guide anyway. So in regards to the combo not failing it’s a minor win. Mostly it’s good for the combo because they are taunts and can maybe help slow aggro a little.
Personally I feel like this does more for my hand buff Val’anyr Paladin list. In fact, with this change I could almost make a hybrid of that and my Even Paladin lists. We’ll see!
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Man, the power level in wild will be nuts, can't wait to see how the meta warps.
Really glad for Archivist Elysiana, love that carad.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
My Val’anyr Paladin list is crying tears of joy to see SCG is coming home!
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Also a buff to Mekgineer Thermaplugg lol
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
How long can this go on!?
*Laughs in Shudderwock*
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Just realized that we need more cosmetics on OoC regarding Saronite Chain Gang. A profile header and a "How long can this go on" title should be first on "ToDo list" xDDDD
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Wow... I crafted Elysiana 2 weeks ago just to play in odd warrior, I basically threw 1600 dust in the trash now...
Does anyone have any interesting deck ideas? *sad wallet noises*
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Naxx out?
Seriously though, Undertaker was waaaay over powered when it first came out. Hopefully there will be a lot more balance, now that there are so many cards to compete against.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Oh. My. God.
The mad lads have done it! All of a sudden I'm getting some wild itches that I haven't felt before.
Undertaker making a return to its former amazing self? YESSSSS.
Arcane Golem was one of my favourite cards in Hearthstone (Face Hunter Gang Hype) so that'll be a fun experiment. I'm a little concerned about game health, so I guess we'll see what happens there.
I think overall though, I'm more interested in what Hearthstone Classic will have to offer. Especially if we can replay Naxx-era Hearthstone at some point (it really is inevitable).
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Arcane Golem I thought they'd give this guy rush instead of going back to charge. This gives me some hope for a charge combo deck despite the boar and murloc getting nerfed.
With their compromise on Mana Wyrm I thought Undertaker wouldn't make the cut. Definitely will experiment with this guy again.
Saronite Chain Gang could be scary with future handbuff stuff hinted at in Core.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
I out loud said "oh shit" when I saw both of those
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Now Aggro is surely having a field day here. Even as someone who never played while it was still in its original form, I can tell that Undertaker will be an extremely interesting nerf.
Toxic Reinforcements is also going to get quite a bit stronger with 2/1 Leper Gnomes back.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Undertaker Hunter with Unleash and Buzzard. Well, we'll find out I guess.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Wild will be even more aggressive, as if it's currently not aggressive enough...
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
they are bent on giving hunter some viability. i mean face hunter with undertaker and buzzard is surely gonna amount to something in wild
Tempo13x's Solo Azir Solo Shurima
This is the most useless deck I've ever played. First time ever i have 0% win ratio.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
ITs better because its cheaper and way easier to combo for more dmg and can have 2 its more consistent.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
Of all the reverts i mostly disagree with Warrior Mercenary (no need for the buff), shaman Elementalist (bad design idea) Rogue Galakrond and DQA (good nerf idea). Charge is scary but fun, Undertaker is scary, but legendary, and all the others should be decently balanced in wild whilst providing a taste of their formeg glory.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
There is a very big difference between Arcane Golem and Leeroy Jenkins - while the former is cheaper, you don't play it as a finisher.
Therefore, giving your opponent a mana crystal is quite a big downside if you want to race him down. On the other hand, when Leeroy hits the board it's because you want to kill your opponent, so the 1/1s Whelps are not relevant.
Not saying reverted Arcane Golem is trash and won't see play, but rather that saying it's a better Leeroy is wrong.
Hearthstone's Nerf Reverts for Neutral Cards - 10 Cards Including Undertaker & Saronite Chain Gang Are Getting Restored
I like all of them except arcane golem and albatross.
Thats 100% msitake imo.
Its better then leeroy jenkins and can have 2.
2less dmg but 2mana cheaper and way eaiser to combo with any extra burst,like nitroboost is 4mana for 8dmg vs leeroys 5mana for 6.
If any is gonna get reverted again its arcane golem.
Also elysiana is not gonna be used at all anymore, only odd warrior used her
Also NO TO ALBATROSS.
Thats a msitake aswell 100% Imo, its way to much of anti evrything as 4/3 for 3 that gives 2dread draws to opnennt AND Counters RenO;
And im generly against nerfs in wild, btu fi are worried about reno decks id a 100times rather they nerf zeph/reno then bring albatross.
Also wonder what happned to: not buffing alreayd strong decks, yet are MASSIVLY buffing odd rogue(one of best dekcs atm) and any odd deck with golem and albatross.
Iksar & Celestalon Talk New Classes & Monk, Battlegrounds, and Design Insights
One of the best side effects of the Core Set is that adding a new class with the set rotation means they can add tons of new cards for the new class to make up for it not existing the previous year. Then, remove a bunch at the next cycle once it equals the other classes in expansion card count.
Iksar & Celestalon Talk New Classes & Monk, Battlegrounds, and Design Insights
They will 100% want to create some kind of unique mechanic for the class more complex than a keyword; and most likely tied to the hero power.
They said that they actually didnt spend as much time on DH as they wanted and had to scrap some more complex ideas to make deadline. They also said they would want to single out a small team dedicated to development of just the new class when the time comes, they definitely learned a lot from making DH in terms of time and ppl requieremets.
Forged In The Barrens - Card Reveal Schedule
Looks like Flux was correct, more card reveals were added to the schedule: https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/cards?set=forged-in-the-barrens
Iksar & Celestalon Talk New Classes & Monk, Battlegrounds, and Design Insights
Makes me think Monk would get a hero power with 3 different effects and it swaps every turn like Dr. Boom, Mad Genius
Iksar & Celestalon Talk New Classes & Monk, Battlegrounds, and Design Insights
My guess is we will see a new class next year and it will probably be monk since we just got a kind of edgy darker theme with demon hunter it makes sense they would go a more mellow and calm route with monk next. Every other year for a new class sounds good. Demon Hunter was pretty much Warlock/Hunter so my guess for monk would be Druid/Shaman/Priest
If not a new class we will definitely get something cool because Blizzard always want to start the new year with a bang.