Old champs leave, and new ones step in. It’s the way of things.
I hope he succeeds in his future, he’s a genuinely fun guy to watch play hearthstone (which is rare) and I’m sure he’ll do well with whatever steps he decides to take.
I'm probably the only one who thinks this, but I didn't see Lulu's old art as being crazy and manic (and therefore retaining enough of her personality to justify her facial expression). Instead I saw it as being completely lifeless, as if she was wearing a mask, which only made it even creepier for me. But who am I to complain? After all...
"elementals didnt bring anything new" are we even playing the same game?? elementals scale harder than any other tribe - you'd better have a damned good reason for not going elementals.
The old strat used to be go to 4 as mechs, 5 as beasts/murlocs, and 6 if anything else. now that elementals are here, those comps are left in the dust and the strat is get to 5 asap and hope to highroll.
you first need to get lucky and get a good hero. you then need to get lucky and get elementals. lastly, you need to get lucky and hope you're not queuing against a team. prove me wrong.
First of all, Mech have been dead for months. It's a non-strat that you can only do as a desperation move, or a temporary step to something else (just like Juggler demons).
Now as for elementals, they scale slower than APM Pirates or Murlocs with Brann. Their main advantage is how easy they are to get going.
Also, they have a worse late game than Dragons and general Poison + Selfless comps.
They are just another version of the usual Brann Menagerie or APM Pirates or Kalecgos Dragons.
As for luck. I guess it can be a big factor for someone without a pass, but if you can pick between 4 heroes, there are so few that are actually bad or broken that it's usually not important. It can also matter if you prefer a certain style and can't work with a lot of heroes, but that's something players have to work on.
There is luck involved in any one run, like starting with or without a token, getting a good shop at 5 and 6 gold, getting s triple and a good discover etc. But not so much that it is a defining factor in the long run.
It would be cool if they alternated between a thematic expansion, like Rings, and a story-heavy expansion, where thy flesh out the world and characters.
Watching early HS tournament feels weird looking at those basic and classic cards being played and actually mattered in the games. We sure have gone far, aren't we..
Good luck for whatever Firebat will be doing next.
Honestly, money is not the real motivator here. I heard that the grandmasters format is turning a lot of pros off, by the awkward scheduling, clashing with their streaming schedules (which, lets be honest here, is where they get most of their revenue and is a thousand times less stressful than competing on high levels), and the rewards for competing is generally not that great (exposure, which for pros like firebat and dog, is really moot. And money, doubly moot since some of these guys earn more from streaming).
Scheduling remains the main problem here. Perhaps grandmasters can be on record, rather than presented live. In this way its easier for the pros to sort out their schedules, and still present us with high level plays. I mean, who really sits down live for the entire 12 hour show anyway? Even a singular region can be somewhere around 4 hours of watch time. Hearthstone, unlike other competitive sports like football, basketball, DoTa or LoL, is a thinking man's game where one game lasts around 20 - 45 minutes, with an average of 3-4 games, and there's like 4 matchups per region. I don't think whether its live showing really matters here.
I'd say it can get a bit clunky and too slow. TWE has a pretty defined curve and typically tries to end the game by t7 or 8. This card doesn't help that progress that much, and it doesn't feed TWE fast enough.
I was thinking to it as an alternative way to summon TWE from the deck if you don't draw it
I'd say it can get a bit clunky and too slow. TWE has a pretty defined curve and typically tries to end the game by t7 or 8. This card doesn't help that progress that much, and it doesn't feed TWE fast enough.
The old guard seem to be rotating out (Kolento, Dog, Pavel, Amnesiac, etc.) and past champions seem to have lost interest (Firebat, Otskaka, Pavel, Hunterace(sorta)) in competitive play. This isn't too bad as long as those that replace them have the desire to be in GM.
Honestly, I think they should remove the cap for the prize pool to increase the incentive to participate. Crowd source the prize pool like DOTA. Right now, streaming seems to be more lucrative than tournaments.
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
Old champs leave, and new ones step in. It’s the way of things.
I hope he succeeds in his future, he’s a genuinely fun guy to watch play hearthstone (which is rare) and I’m sure he’ll do well with whatever steps he decides to take.
Lulu's Art is Receiving an Update in the Next Patch - Or Now in Labs
I'm probably the only one who thinks this, but I didn't see Lulu's old art as being crazy and manic (and therefore retaining enough of her personality to justify her facial expression). Instead I saw it as being completely lifeless, as if she was wearing a mask, which only made it even creepier for me. But who am I to complain? After all...
The early days have seen worse.
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
They first need to do away with qualification system based on prize pool, should be points or something... then redo prize pool...
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
I thought this might happen if he gets relegated. All the best luck to Firebat.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
As KANSAS already said - card is not legendary.
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
RIP - my favorite streamer's competitive career.
He started out so well this year too.
Worth noting that I believe ETC is retiring as well. So 3 American GM spots will be open.
Finally time for Josh Graham? I remember him as a kid in his YGO days.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Hm. Maybe I got it right but screwed the timeline of the riddle. Dragonqueen Alexstrasza?
Looking for help - extremely stuck at 6k
First of all, Mech have been dead for months. It's a non-strat that you can only do as a desperation move, or a temporary step to something else (just like Juggler demons).
Now as for elementals, they scale slower than APM Pirates or Murlocs with Brann. Their main advantage is how easy they are to get going.
Also, they have a worse late game than Dragons and general Poison + Selfless comps.
They are just another version of the usual Brann Menagerie or APM Pirates or Kalecgos Dragons.
As for luck. I guess it can be a big factor for someone without a pass, but if you can pick between 4 heroes, there are so few that are actually bad or broken that it's usually not important. It can also matter if you prefer a certain style and can't work with a lot of heroes, but that's something players have to work on.
There is luck involved in any one run, like starting with or without a token, getting a good shop at 5 and 6 gold, getting s triple and a good discover etc. But not so much that it is a defining factor in the long run.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Judging by your name, the card can only be Dorothee. Boom. Another win in the hole.
Mythgard's Second Expansion Will Feature Subfactions, Gameplay Design Almost Done
It would be cool if they alternated between a thematic expansion, like Rings, and a story-heavy expansion, where thy flesh out the world and characters.
Mythgard's Second Expansion Will Feature Subfactions, Gameplay Design Almost Done
Sounds fantastic and will add more depth to gameplay AND lore!
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
As long as he still does Deck Doctor I'm happy :)
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
Watching early HS tournament feels weird looking at those basic and classic cards being played and actually mattered in the games. We sure have gone far, aren't we..
Good luck for whatever Firebat will be doing next.
Runeterra's Monuments of Power Introduces Landmark Cards - Persistent Effects for the Whole Game
Also I think there's a tendency for Enchantments to have ongoing effects, and Artifacts to have activated effects.
But there's a lot of crossover both ways.
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
Honestly, money is not the real motivator here. I heard that the grandmasters format is turning a lot of pros off, by the awkward scheduling, clashing with their streaming schedules (which, lets be honest here, is where they get most of their revenue and is a thousand times less stressful than competing on high levels), and the rewards for competing is generally not that great (exposure, which for pros like firebat and dog, is really moot. And money, doubly moot since some of these guys earn more from streaming).
Scheduling remains the main problem here. Perhaps grandmasters can be on record, rather than presented live. In this way its easier for the pros to sort out their schedules, and still present us with high level plays. I mean, who really sits down live for the entire 12 hour show anyway? Even a singular region can be somewhere around 4 hours of watch time. Hearthstone, unlike other competitive sports like football, basketball, DoTa or LoL, is a thinking man's game where one game lasts around 20 - 45 minutes, with an average of 3-4 games, and there's like 4 matchups per region. I don't think whether its live showing really matters here.
Test Src
Looks interesting :)
🎮👾 THE ARCANE ARCADE - A complete 135-card video game expansion set at Whizbang's Wondrous Arcade! 👾🎮
Wait... Horror Game + Bloodreaver Gul'dan is 8 Health for free each turn.
New Shadow Isles Card - Vaults of Helia
I was thinking to it as an alternative way to summon TWE from the deck if you don't draw it
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
Leaves competitive card revealing too, hopefully :)
New Shadow Isles Card - Vaults of Helia
I'd say it can get a bit clunky and too slow. TWE has a pretty defined curve and typically tries to end the game by t7 or 8. This card doesn't help that progress that much, and it doesn't feed TWE fast enough.
Manual Of Monsters - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Good luck everyone!
Poor Tuskarrs and Furbolgs didn't make it.
Manual Of Monsters - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Good luck finalists!
Manual Of Monsters - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Nice, all my favorites made it. Good luck to you all!
Firebat, Hearthstone's First World Champion, Quits Competitive Hearthstone
Sad news but (for me) unsurprising.
The old guard seem to be rotating out (Kolento, Dog, Pavel, Amnesiac, etc.) and past champions seem to have lost interest (Firebat, Otskaka, Pavel, Hunterace(sorta)) in competitive play. This isn't too bad as long as those that replace them have the desire to be in GM.
Honestly, I think they should remove the cap for the prize pool to increase the incentive to participate. Crowd source the prize pool like DOTA. Right now, streaming seems to be more lucrative than tournaments.
New Shadow Isles Card - Vaults of Helia
For sure Falling Comet can kill a landmark, since it shows that happening in the video.