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Quote From ChocolateChipCooke

As I said, I don't necessarily think Libram Paladin is broken, but I do think it needs to be adjusted in some way. It's too strong for its versatility in my opinion. Personally, I wish the package were more defense oriented, removing the incessant buffs from Libram of Wisdom; unfortunately, I don't know how to change Libram of Wisdom to match that style of play. Librams have counterplay, but their strength and the lack of solid Silence mechanics makes it really difficult for half of the other classes to deal with them. I think it just forces the meta's hand too much because of its strength and infinite capabilities.

So the better then would be to nto have hof'd spellbreaker and make ti so standard actually has good enoygh in quality adn quantity of nescarly techs in core set/always in standard instead of stuff like edwin/giants gettings way more complaints cause al answers almsot have eben nerfd:hof'd or rotated out.

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It is important to understand that we didn't highlight all the cards that might (or might not) need a change, but rather those who were perceived so by a bunch of pros in a Twitter discussion.

Do I personally think VR is a strong card that allows insane cycle for aggro decks? Yes. Do I think it might need some change in the future? Not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if it will happen.

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There are two issues with buffs over nerfs (though I'm not trying to say they are always worse). First, it is harder to know if they will have any impact on the meta. You can buff a weak deck into an OK deck and still nobody would play it. Compare to nerfs, where you have a much better idea of what will change.

The second issue is that impactful buffs tend to amplify power creep, while nerfs help to keep it in check. At a time when the cost of the game is a cause of many complaints, I'm not sure fully adopting a strategy that enhances power creep (and thereby pushes people to buy even more packs) is really a good idea.

That said, buffs can be done well, and I agree with you that several of the cards on the list are fine to leave until they rotate out. 

 

I dont see the issue of the powercreep not when like half classes are really bad ,there i 100% think buffs are way better then nerfs. 

And the good/best balance INVOLVES NERFS AND BUFFS. And for buffs over nerfs id say for msot people+in general it feels better to ahve stuff buffed (espcialyl that wasnt evry good/good at all before) vs seeing something nerfed.

And for buffs not being something that sees play i think thats not always a bad thing, but like the boomsdays buffs many where just weird chocies on blizzards side to buffs fi theyre done well i think buffs right now and often would be much betetr then nerfs( more in cases where multiple classes are waybheind vs 1 or 2 like 5/10% above a all other 8 that do are farily close)

ANd i just think blizzard buffs and Unnerfs way way way to little and their nerfs still to often  are overdone and just forever kill card cause they dont really unnerf, or they nerf the totally wrong thing(at first) and then later nerf correct and firts thing now stays nerfed forever even though wasnt an issue.

I just think the game would just realy benefit from blizzard doing buffs more

Quote From OmarComing

Also, Blizzard would have an interesting time trying to figure out a tribute card for him.

Well, shoot. I didn't pick him, but now I definitely want him to win

Nice to see this return. Having followed all of these guys fpr a while, I'd say go for Jarla, Bloodyface or XiaoT, I went for Jarla myself. SilverName is safest pick if you don't like getting packs.

I'd say Jarla, Bloodyface or XiaoT.

Quote From zaliethan

I would prefer Twin Slice First slice costs 2, second slice 1

Boggspine Knuckles Why? Shaman right now is the only class that makes a good aggro player trade on the board.

Better leave it alone as it rotates after darkmoon faire.

Not sure a safe pick exists in hearthstone

Also, Blizzard would have an interesting time trying to figure out a tribute card for him.

What does it mean by Bloodyface having five stars for "Comfort"?

Does he like silk robes and bed sheets with a high thread count? Me too! 

Bloodyface is consistent so I'll just choose him

Edit: apparently her...

Based on their starry attributes, XiaoT is like Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl. So I guess I'll pick him?

Quote From espito

Nothing was said about it so im still expecting it to be a bug, lets wait and see.

I also would like to know if Blizzard gave any official confirmation of this being intended. I don't remember any mention of this anywhere, and my first reaction was also that this must be a bug.

I know it frustrating to see "you can't lose stars at this rank" message all the time, but I mean card is still bad in big priest.

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Quote From AngryShuckie

Bazaar Burglary was a much better design trying to achieve a similar thing.

yes because 2 mana fiery war axe they hit you in the face with every turn after completing their quest on turn 2 is good game design....

Hit face? That's not how that deck is played at all. Besides, the fact it has never been a meta deck shows the effect is completely fair given the requirement of the quest.

Quote From Koetti

I imagine that writing for a Forum could be Fun! Though, outside of some Comments here and there, I don't have any Samples of similar Work that I could offer... 

I'm speaking of Card Art!

The only Time People talk about it, is when there's Changes or a Controversy. Which is kind of a Shame, cause there's just so much more to it! On YT alone, there's quite a lot of Essays, like the ones from Rhystic Studies, some Tutorials, and even some Work Processes by Artist.

Maybe you could write about how Games handle the Portrayal of Characteristics (like Colors in MtGA, Classes in HS,..), look at the Storytelling on and between Cards, Themes of Expansions, etc. One could also look at the Process of creating Card Art or put the Spotlight on a certain Artist and their Works.

If you don't have any samples of similar work, you can always just make a sample article and submit that! 

As for the whole card art stuff, specifically for magic, I would love to cover more about the whole portrayal of characteristics as well as story telling in them! Infact, the multiverse lore guides that are already up do focus on the story telling on and between cards, since thats the main way that MTG tells its story for the most part. I do plan on continuing these, as well as doing a more indepth on what the colors stand for, but they just take a bit of time and I've been too busy to start picking one up.

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Bazaar Burglary was a much better design trying to achieve a similar thing.

yes because 2 mana fiery war axe they hit you in the face with every turn after completing their quest on turn 2 is good game design....

Quote From sense124

If they would play a 3 mana 2/5 that is, which in most cases probably not.

I fought one yesterday that played northshire cleric they still got the perfect rezzes it literally doesn't matter.

I find lighting bloom to be more annoying at shaman than druid

Talking about turalyon, i'm very sad on how trash Paladin is at Duels
My fav class and i cant play it :(

It is important to understand that we didn't highlight all the cards that might (or might not) need a change, but rather those who were perceived so by a bunch of pros in a Twitter discussion.

Do I personally think VR is a strong card that allows insane cycle for aggro decks? Yes. Do I think it might need some change in the future? Not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if it will happen.

I like to give Blizzard the benefit of the doubt (remember: the developers and the decision-makers are two completely different teams!), but geolocking your rewards during your WORLD championship is really stupid.

I know they're doing this because they can't have esports on Twitch anymore, but I can't believe this was the best solution they could come up with.

Hard to know where to start with Paladin. They just have been on a mission to put powerful cards into the class so...what do you nerf?

How is Voracious Reader not in this? Nerf it to 3 mana at least.