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Yes, yes, but they had to TIME the things so they would happen simultaneously, so that when the guy in the video says, "Log in today to get these bonuses," people are actually able to do that. This did not happen.
Nothing here was toxic. Odd shaman does sound like a meme that's why people made fun. I understand you're sad that one of your favorite decks is nerfed. Sweeping changes in standard can have unintended consequences in wild. It's worse when cards become over powered and oppressive like naga sea witch. When decks are nerfed they can and will be replaced by others, there will never be a power vacuum. But overall I think the balancing priority should be for standard.
Whenever the BNet client won't patch, it means it hasn't gone live yet. Very odd of them to release notes and then not drop the patch, but I'm sure there's a good reason for it.
The team responsible for patching the game is different than the one running content. Plus, all the BlizzCon stuff is pre-recorded so it's not like anyone appearing in the content couldn't be helping with stuff if that was their area (it isn't).
I'm certain they are waiting for things to wrap up a bit more for the day. I do think it's insane to push such a large patch during BlizzCon though. This kinda hurts content creation since you're crowding the most important information.
Obviously, this is much more of a meme-y strategy, but even for a meme deck this will just be too slow and inconsistent to be played. There are simply too many hoops to jump through.
On the other hand, Dire Mole with a strict upside. I can't imagine Midrange Hunter not using this card.
Fair enough. I got a bit caught up in the possibility of infinite value and forgot to actually look at the card :P
One thing you have to consider when adding this to your deck is whether or not you actually want the second copy shuffled in. In some decks, drawing an extra vanilla minion, even one with good stats, isn't ideal later in the game. It all depends on what deck you are playing.
No. I'm not sure why Blizzard is pretending to be able to do two things at once. There's no way in hell they can run BlizzConline and release a patch at the same time.
(EDIT: "Run" in the sense of "present," even if it's something that was technically prepared beforehand.)
This kind of reminds me of Loatheb or Boompistol Bully in the sense that it doesn't change the cards your opponent has access to, it just forces them to play those cards later. However, taking out only a single card for 5 mana is pretty slow, so I don't think this will see a lot of play.
Also, this effect was done twice in the custom card design competitions. Just think that is a little funny.
This is a very interesting direction for the burgle mechanic. Before the game, this will effectively be giving you a random card, but during the game you will always know what this will give you before you play it. I think this will be a lot of fun for the rogue players.
Obviously, this is much more of a meme-y strategy, but even for a meme deck this will just be too slow and inconsistent to be played. There are simply too many hoops to jump through.
On the other hand, Dire Mole with a strict upside. I can't imagine Midrange Hunter not using this card.
I like this. It is cheap, good stats, has a fair amount of overload, cool art, and spell damage is always fun. I imagine this will be a staple in Aggro and Midrange shaman decks moving forward.
This seems relatively underwhelming no matter when you play it.
At first it is just Bloodfen Raptor. By turn 5 getting a pair of 3/2 demons isn't really anything to worry about. Hunters can already do that with Petting Zoo (if not earlier). And if you are still trying to get your imps to stick by turn 10 it is too late and the extra dude isn't going to make much difference.
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This probably IS the new game mode they mentioned, but they shifted it to the next expansion because they progressed slower than anticipated.
New Priest Spell - Desperate Prayer
Auctioneer fodder?:)
New Priest Spell - Thrive in the Shadows
A new Rare Priest Spell, Thrive in the Shadows, has been revealed!
Discuss this card below or head on over to the card page to give it a rating!
Learn more about Core 2021
Head on over to our dedicated guide for Core 2021!
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Hearthstone Patch 19.6 - High Abbess Alura Nerfed, Barrens Pre-Order, Darkmoon Prizes is Over, Duels Balance, and More!
Yes, yes, but they had to TIME the things so they would happen simultaneously, so that when the guy in the video says, "Log in today to get these bonuses," people are actually able to do that. This did not happen.
But the patch is live now, so who cares.
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Hahaha same! I FEEL FREE!
Hearthstone Patch 19.6 - High Abbess Alura Nerfed, Barrens Pre-Order, Darkmoon Prizes is Over, Duels Balance, and More!
???
They recorded the BlizzCon content at least two weeks ago - they aren't "running" anything right now.
Overlord Runthak
Warrior lovin' this 👌
New Warlock Spell - Imp Swarm (Rank 1)
It's more a zoo card, but doubt it would see much value on turn 10. Lets see what support the fel spells get
BlizzConline's Hearthstone Year of the Gryphon Deep Dive Panel Live Recap - More New Cards
Nothing here was toxic. Odd shaman does sound like a meme that's why people made fun. I understand you're sad that one of your favorite decks is nerfed. Sweeping changes in standard can have unintended consequences in wild. It's worse when cards become over powered and oppressive like naga sea witch. When decks are nerfed they can and will be replaced by others, there will never be a power vacuum. But overall I think the balancing priority should be for standard.
Hearthstone Patch 19.6 - High Abbess Alura Nerfed, Barrens Pre-Order, Darkmoon Prizes is Over, Duels Balance, and More!
Whenever the BNet client won't patch, it means it hasn't gone live yet. Very odd of them to release notes and then not drop the patch, but I'm sure there's a good reason for it.
Hearthstone Patch 19.6 - High Abbess Alura Nerfed, Barrens Pre-Order, Darkmoon Prizes is Over, Duels Balance, and More!
The team responsible for patching the game is different than the one running content. Plus, all the BlizzCon stuff is pre-recorded so it's not like anyone appearing in the content couldn't be helping with stuff if that was their area (it isn't).
I'm certain they are waiting for things to wrap up a bit more for the day. I do think it's insane to push such a large patch during BlizzCon though. This kinda hurts content creation since you're crowding the most important information.
New Hunter Minion - Sunscale Raptor
Fair enough. I got a bit caught up in the possibility of infinite value and forgot to actually look at the card :P
One thing you have to consider when adding this to your deck is whether or not you actually want the second copy shuffled in. In some decks, drawing an extra vanilla minion, even one with good stats, isn't ideal later in the game. It all depends on what deck you are playing.
Hearthstone Patch 19.6 - High Abbess Alura Nerfed, Barrens Pre-Order, Darkmoon Prizes is Over, Duels Balance, and More!
No. I'm not sure why Blizzard is pretending to be able to do two things at once. There's no way in hell they can run BlizzConline and release a patch at the same time.
(EDIT: "Run" in the sense of "present," even if it's something that was technically prepared beforehand.)
New Neutral Minion - Overlord Runthak
A nice card to add to your Dude Paladin. It won't be game breaking or anything, but a fun card to mess around with.
New Warlock Minion - Felsoul Jailer
This kind of reminds me of Loatheb or Boompistol Bully in the sense that it doesn't change the cards your opponent has access to, it just forces them to play those cards later. However, taking out only a single card for 5 mana is pretty slow, so I don't think this will see a lot of play.
Also, this effect was done twice in the custom card design competitions. Just think that is a little funny.
New Priest Spell - Desperate Prayer
New zero mana spell for priest that wants to do some weird Nazmani Bloodweaver shenanigans, yay...
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Stil no news on the new game mode in phase 3 Year of the Phoenix :(
New Warlock Spell - Imp Swarm (Rank 1)
Call it a hunch, but I bet the usefulness of this card relies on the Fel tag. It's so far below the power level otherwise.
It's too early to actually call this card, since we have no idea what the Spell Schools mean yet.
New Rogue Minion - Vanessa VanCleef
This is a very interesting direction for the burgle mechanic. Before the game, this will effectively be giving you a random card, but during the game you will always know what this will give you before you play it. I think this will be a lot of fun for the rogue players.
New Hunter Minion - Sunscale Raptor
On the other hand, Dire Mole with a strict upside. I can't imagine Midrange Hunter not using this card.
New Shaman Minion - Novice Zapper
I like this. It is cheap, good stats, has a fair amount of overload, cool art, and spell damage is always fun. I imagine this will be a staple in Aggro and Midrange shaman decks moving forward.
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Hearthstone Slay the Spire? Sounds like a dream come true!
New Warlock Spell - Imp Swarm (Rank 1)
This seems relatively underwhelming no matter when you play it.
At first it is just Bloodfen Raptor. By turn 5 getting a pair of 3/2 demons isn't really anything to worry about. Hunters can already do that with Petting Zoo (if not earlier). And if you are still trying to get your imps to stick by turn 10 it is too late and the extra dude isn't going to make much difference.
New Rogue Minion - Vanessa VanCleef
I’ll have to see the rest of the set before making my decision on this card. Seems interesting, though
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Yep. Think of the Core set as the Basic/Classic set and the Legacy set as the Hall of Fame.