As an event it has been rubbish, but I don't think it was really intended to be a major event despite them presenting it as one. I think it was just something to distract us in the time before something actually major happens next month at the usual mid-expansion point. I.e. the new game mode and possibly a real SA solo adventure. Maybe that would use the rules of the new game mode?
This has been such a disappointing event. We got a few shop deals that most people didn’t like, and we got a competition with a very expensive buy-in. The only freebie was the new solo content, and we didn’t get the sorely-needed meta shake-up that we learned to expect last year.
There was also new Battlegrounds content, but that didn’t feel like a big deal because we’re getting Battlegrounds changes regularly, and the new friends mode was a disappointment to most people.
Since it’s a competitive Standard game, you can assume that the standard meta decks will do best here. That’s not the most exciting answer, unfortunately.
Changed the effect because like anchorm4n mentioned - it didn't realy suit the theme that well :) and i also liked his idea and it is more suitable for the theme too.
Also made him 5 instead of 4 Mana and therefor changed his stats a little bit too.
Feedback Basil Anguis:
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I like the Secret. Not Sure about the "Text Formation" - Maybe something like:
Secret: At the start of your turn, restore 4 Health to your Hero and gain 1 Mana Crystal this turn only.
I think that sounds better than "When your turn starts"
About the Recipe and the Pie:
Nice Idea and not much to add but i like the Secret better.
Weekly fuck Priest post. Nothing screams fun then having your cards used against you and your minions stolen. I thought we would have had this with the removal MCT. But nooooooooooo. Nothing in this game has ever made me more tilted than FUCKING PRIEST DOING NOTHING BUT REMOVING SHIT AND STEALING SHIT ITS JUST NOT FUN!!!!
In most games Sejuani usually levels up around turn 8-9 which i think its fair.
If a player gets to hit the nexus without missing a single turn from the start, its possible to level Sejuani as soon as she hits the board on T6. But thats really hard to pull off. Its very easy to miss 2 or 3 turns since dealing damage to the nexus on your oponnent's turn relies mostly on cards from the hand. Not to mention the gameplan is full of subotimal plays in order to level Gangplank/Sejuani ASAP. Lastly, there is always the added risk to brick when both champions are not draw.
I doubt that GP Sejuani will continue to run 3 Copies of GP because Sejuani is the by far stronger Part of both and it is imo by no means necessary to have GP in play for the deck. With less copies of GP you can then play a more agressive, level Sejuani earlier (turn 6-7), tutor it more reliably with Bjerg and win more reliably and then you don't have any of the issues you listed as justification for her strength anymore...
Thats actually a decent idea. Just pointing out your strategy has one small flaw: the oponnent could save all his removals to deal exclusively with Sejuani as soon as she hits the field.
wonder what the best deck would be for the tavernbrawl. getting 50 packs and 1.1k gold back for 12 wins just seems so good.but you have to be ofc a top legend player to archieve that i guess
I definitely bought it for completion's sake. I can't chance the hero portrait never being available again.
I hope this whole thing was a word of warning though for Blizzard and I hope the sales reflected it. People want new voice lines if you're paying. This portrait honestly should have been a reward for playing the adventure in a Heroic setting.
I also agree on the Iceblast thing. Its so lame we aren't getting special effect hero powers =(
This is specially lazy from Blizzard because she got new voice lines is Single player mode and already have new looking hero power there.
Like Blizz is not even trying. If they gave me chance to buy some skins that were used in Single player mode as hero skins (like Squeamlish) I would be thrilled to buy them. And this is not huge effort from their side - they already have image, already have many voice lines recorded. Its not like recording couple more voice lines if needed (probably no more than 4-5 per hero - for those special events) is beyond Blizzard budget.
Many other card games (Mythgard/ MTGA as example) use artwork they already gave as potential Avatar/Hero look. Blizzard got tons of this because Hearthstone is quite old now and had lots of expansions.
Its totally beyond me why they do not release something like one skin per month/two months.
Yes they can be pay to get skinns. I am ok with this and ok buying some cosmetics. I wonder if they just don't want to do this (but why they would not want to get more money) or maybe Hearthstone Code is so broken/weirdly coded that adding new skins is some really big work (if yes then its bad coding and use your thousands of dollars to fix this Blizzard).
I am really happy that we got now more CCG like Mythgard/Rutenera/MTGA because this give some hope that Blizzard would have to try little bit harder.
I do not bought Jaina pack, sorry Blizzard. I have almost all skins I had chance to get but this time its to cash grab thing to participate for me.
The art is on the brink of being too comic-y for HS, but it fits the theme very well. Unfortunately, that doesn't apply to the effect - I don't see how casting spells, summoning Murlocs and cooking come together. Maybe you could make it "Whenever an enemy minion dies, summon a random Murloc." - that would suggest Dorggll prepares a stew from the carcasses of his dead enemies which attracts hungry Murlocs. That would be veeeery bad ass! Regarding the stats I could live with 4/3/5 as well.
JackJimson
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I like your idea, but I fear you'll have to rework the card. The wording is very complicated, the grammar isn't correct and if I have understood the card correctly, it's very OP. I'd suggest something along the lines of "All friendly Beasts attack random enemies. They are immune this turn." since the Health gain is what makes me think the card is OP. On the other hand, it might no longer fit the competition's theme that way. Hm. For art, I had just the same problem that you're experiencing right now when I started to participate in these competitions last season. I usually use artstation.com, but yeah, you have to dig quite deep to find original stuff. My "solution" to this issue was to save the link to every nice piece of art in a worksheet with a short description (like "Murloc Mech" or "Under water Goblin"). I've accumulated a little collection after some time and it's starting to pay off as of late. Sometimes you can get away with just google-ing "*stuff you're looking for* fantasy art". Regarding feedback, everybody is qualified to give that. You should even feel encouraged to do so, as some people think it's rude to ask for advice without reciprocating. Nice to see you here on a regular basis and sticking to the Hunter quest!
TheHoax91
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I'm sorry but I don't like it very much. The eating mechanic you're trying to implement basically is just Poisonous which doesn't fit Warrior very well. The combination of pseudo-Poisonous, Taunt and the stat gaining also makes this a nightmare to play against if you don't have a removal spell. If you really want to stick to this, you should at least remove the Taunt. I also can't help but think of a mixture of Rattlegore and Rotface when I look at your card, even though I get that your effect is very different from theirs.
Neoguli
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You're right, that's some really cool art! I don't feel the effect of your card yet, though. What does a chandelieer have to do with your hero power? Shouldn't this be a Battlecry or a Start of game effect, or did you make it an aura on purpose? If I were you, I'd save up the effect for another card (it's a really cool idea for a Warlock Mill deck!) and try to find something else for the art. Maybe you could make it a neutral anti-Stealth tech (shedding light, you see? *double-pun intended*)?
BloodMefist
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I must admit that I'm completely oblivious to who Gordon Ramsay is. That way, I can't really say anything meaningful about the flavor. The effect is nice, even though it's a bit of a risk to provide potentially strong AOE to all classes.
Pokeniner
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The more I look at it, the more I like it. An obvious alternative would be to look for spells instead of Overload cards, but it is fine as is as well.
grumpymonk
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You seem to make a habbit of creating my favorite cards each week. Very cool idea! You should defintely go with the dual class card imho.
Arkasaur
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You need to change the watermark. The name is a bit bulky, but I like the card.
KANSAS
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I prefer the second card. The connection to the theme isn't strong enough in the first one and I like the art and the name of Fish Dinner very much. It's also immediately very clear where this card belongs and what it's good for. Nice one! Attention: You have to capitalize "Murloc".
linkblade
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A nice card. The art looks a bit too playful for your standard expansion, but I think it's fine for Karazhan. You hit the menagerie theme spot on. Medium size "but": I don't see a deck this would fit into and that might cost you some points. Menagerie Zoo Warlock sounds like a very funny meme, but this needs quite some effort to set up.
Hordaki
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Interesting idea, solid card. Nothing to critizice.
Valor1204
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Cool art! I agree with Demon that it might be too close to Khartut Defender, but otherwise it's fine.
Inconspicuosaurus
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Ravenous Murloc is too strong for my taste (lol). Maybe only give it a Health buff if the condition is met? That would also make it a rare in my books. Last but not least, the name is a bit off. "Murloc" usually stands first in card's names (like Murloc Warleader, Murloc Knight, etc.).
Cg8889
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I'm sorry but I don't like your card very much. Stealth doesn't fit Druid very well, but if you remove it, the card becomes too weak. You could try and put this in Rogue, but the effect might need a rework anyway. If you should try and walk down that road, be careful not to step on Vilespine Slayer's toes too much.
Demon
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Nice fun card :) So far it's unique in concentrating on the food instead of a minion.
Well, I´m one of the everyday lurkers, quickly check the news, forums and go, even though sometimes I stop by to leave a comment when something catches my eye and I feel like posting, just like now. I´m really not good at competetive deckbuilding, I just take a meta deck I find interesting at the moment and change a card or two, until I´m comfortable with it on ladder. Other thing is Brawl or single player - if I find a good combination of cards that work for me for the specific Brawl or boss encounter, I have no problem to share it here, and I´m always glad if it helps even just one person.
I remeber one time Flux did a Bundle giveaway where you could post your favourite Wild deck and there were lots of people sharing interesting builds. Maybe do a similar competitions again, maybe just for a site title? I´m sure many people would particapate, even just for fun.
I also like the positiveness of this site and most of the people here. Thanks to Flux, I´ve never missed a single Twitch drop :D Although I agree with Modalko, I´d love to have some option to select HS only posts in the "more recent threads", it would be much more easier not to miss these kind of posts in all of the Runettera sea :)
I´m trying to buy every Hero bundle there is, tho not the expensive preorder ones, but just as most of us I´m kinda disapointed :( Back then I´ve gotten the Medivh hero by purchasing the WOW movie. It was 10 euros for the movie plus the hero with new voicelines, HP animation AND unique cardback. This is just 10 euro for.. gif and 5 packs. Well, sadly it´s a pass for me, even the completionist in me silently cries in corner :P
I went with a Legendary this time - so far i like it - not sure about the Stats tough!!
Feedback is always welcome!
Feedback: (this is my second time competing and my first time giving feedback so i hope i do not step on anyones toes here.)
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Demonxz95 The Art is freakin Funny :) I think the Card looks a bit Strong - i never underestimate 0 Mana Spells and therefor i think it should at least cost 1.
Cg8889 I kinda like the Idea about the delayed removal. And if it gains the removal stats it's a 5 Mana 5/5 - so i guess its a decent card. So far nothing to add from my perspective.
Inconspicuosaurus Wow - first of, writing your Name was not easy :) I think the card is very strong because there are lots of Beasts out there that see play - and for a 1 drop this would easily see play in lots of decks. And also it is like you mentioned very similiar to Hungry Crab - also im not feeling the theme with this one somehow …
Valor1204 Cool art and Nice Idea. The Deathrattle Effect in combination with the Reborn kinda reminds me of Karthut Defender :) But i kinda like it.
Hordaki Fun card - i can realy see this one work - but i do not feel the theme with this card. Sure he drinks or is drunk but for me personaly it doesn't suit the theme.
linkblade91 Im talking about Curious Catering because you said we should forget the turtle :)
I realy like it - always liked Zoo-ish decks and the card suits Zoo good and hits the flavour pretty good too i think.
Kansas: I think Fish Dinner is a good card - not sure about the Mana Cost. This could be pretty strong early on even with the Sacrifice effect.
Arkasaur: Kinda cool but could be very annoying to play against - not sure if 1 Mana makes this card too strong.
grumpymonk: Hits the Theme pretty well! I think it is fine as a Dual Class Card. So far nothing too add except i think it could be to strong for 1 Mana.
Pokeniner: Looks like a decent card but i'm not feeling the theme with this one. The Card itself is interesting but i guess it does not realy suit the theme.
BloodMefist: Hahaha i love it - but i also love Gordon Ramsay , so i may be biased against this one :)
Neoguli: Like the idea behind the effect. Overall good card - so far nothing more to add.
anchorm4n: Well so far i like the first one better but i do not feel the theme for both of the cards. Also the Squirrel looks too strong.
TheHoax91: Interesting card. One Question about the Ability - if he attacks a minion that would kill it - does he eat it, gain the stats and survive or how would it work?
JackJimson: Wow , even as a conditional board clear this seems too strong - at least for 2 mana. Maybe cut the life gain to fit Hunter a litte bit better.
Thematically, card is about animals crazed with hunger attacking mindless for food. "Consumed" minions become buffer add health to the consuming beast.
Functionally, this is somewhat a conditional board clear for Beast hunters. Conditional in the sense that they need first to have board for this to work, they have no control on which minions are attacked, and friendly minions need to be beasts. Can be useful against pesky taunts without sacrificing board. Similar to Mass Hysteria but targets are opposing minions.
A beast payoff card.
Side notes:
Any tips on where to get good heathstone themed art? I tried the links in the primer but could not find good variety.
Am I qualified to give feedback? Is feedback required?
Here's my first idea. Sorry I don't have internet on my PC right now, and just posting this from my phone already was an absolute nightmare...so feedback will have to wait until thursday or friday.
First idea based on stored and (hopefully) fitting art. I get that there are already quite a few similar cards around though, so I'll look for more art and see if inspiration strikes. Will add feedback later.
I... just couldn't let this beatiful, anime-like piece of art I saved on Pinterest be wasted, now that it suits this week's theme. Just for clarification, when you use your Hero Power, you also deal 2 damage to your opponent and force them to draw a card. I specifically used "starting", because why would someone ever give their opponent free heals from DK Hero Power, or free cards from Tome of Origination?
Week 3 of the Forbidden Library - Heroic Brawliseum & the Magic of Dalaran Card Back Returns
As an event it has been rubbish, but I don't think it was really intended to be a major event despite them presenting it as one. I think it was just something to distract us in the time before something actually major happens next month at the usual mid-expansion point. I.e. the new game mode and possibly a real SA solo adventure. Maybe that would use the rules of the new game mode?
Week 3 of the Forbidden Library - Heroic Brawliseum & the Magic of Dalaran Card Back Returns
This has been such a disappointing event. We got a few shop deals that most people didn’t like, and we got a competition with a very expensive buy-in. The only freebie was the new solo content, and we didn’t get the sorely-needed meta shake-up that we learned to expect last year.
There was also new Battlegrounds content, but that didn’t feel like a big deal because we’re getting Battlegrounds changes regularly, and the new friends mode was a disappointment to most people.
Week 3 of the Forbidden Library - Heroic Brawliseum & the Magic of Dalaran Card Back Returns
Since it’s a competitive Standard game, you can assume that the standard meta decks will do best here. That’s not the most exciting answer, unfortunately.
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Changed the effect because like anchorm4n mentioned - it didn't realy suit the theme that well :) and i also liked his idea and it is more suitable for the theme too.
Also made him 5 instead of 4 Mana and therefor changed his stats a little bit too.
Feedback Basil Anguis:
I like the Secret. Not Sure about the "Text Formation" - Maybe something like:
Secret: At the start of your turn, restore 4 Health to your Hero and gain 1 Mana Crystal this turn only.
I think that sounds better than "When your turn starts"
About the Recipe and the Pie:
Nice Idea and not much to add but i like the Secret better.
Group Therapy! Need to blow off some steam? Mega salty? Here's the place!
Weekly fuck Priest post. Nothing screams fun then having your cards used against you and your minions stolen. I thought we would have had this with the removal MCT. But nooooooooooo. Nothing in this game has ever made me more tilted than FUCKING PRIEST DOING NOTHING BUT REMOVING SHIT AND STEALING SHIT ITS JUST NOT FUN!!!!
Why No Bilgewater Nerfs?
Thats actually a decent idea.
Just pointing out your strategy has one small flaw: the oponnent could save all his removals to deal exclusively with Sejuani as soon as she hits the field.
Week 3 of the Forbidden Library - Heroic Brawliseum & the Magic of Dalaran Card Back Returns
wonder what the best deck would be for the tavernbrawl. getting 50 packs and 1.1k gold back for 12 wins just seems so good.but you have to be ofc a top legend player to archieve that i guess
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
First ideas i have for now. In WoW mages could create food which both restored health and mana
Mythgard is Removed From the iOS App Store Temporarily Due to Apple (Updated)
I've just picked up Mythgard again after dabbling with it in the Alpha/Beta phase. I'm glad they've managed to fix the iOS thing.
Last Call for the Scholar Jaina Bundle - Leaves the Store Tomorrow
This is specially lazy from Blizzard because she got new voice lines is Single player mode and already have new looking hero power there.
Like Blizz is not even trying.
If they gave me chance to buy some skins that were used in Single player mode as hero skins (like Squeamlish) I would be thrilled to buy them.
And this is not huge effort from their side - they already have image, already have many voice lines recorded.
Its not like recording couple more voice lines if needed (probably no more than 4-5 per hero - for those special events) is beyond Blizzard budget.
Many other card games (Mythgard/ MTGA as example) use artwork they already gave as potential Avatar/Hero look.
Blizzard got tons of this because Hearthstone is quite old now and had lots of expansions.
Its totally beyond me why they do not release something like one skin per month/two months.
Yes they can be pay to get skinns. I am ok with this and ok buying some cosmetics.
I wonder if they just don't want to do this (but why they would not want to get more money) or maybe Hearthstone Code is so broken/weirdly coded that adding new skins is some really big work (if yes then its bad coding and use your thousands of dollars to fix this Blizzard).
I am really happy that we got now more CCG like Mythgard/Rutenera/MTGA because this give some hope that Blizzard would have to try little bit harder.
I do not bought Jaina pack, sorry Blizzard. I have almost all skins I had chance to get but this time its to cash grab thing to participate for me.
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Feedback:
Fieselfitz
JackJimson
For art, I had just the same problem that you're experiencing right now when I started to participate in these competitions last season. I usually use artstation.com, but yeah, you have to dig quite deep to find original stuff. My "solution" to this issue was to save the link to every nice piece of art in a worksheet with a short description (like "Murloc Mech" or "Under water Goblin"). I've accumulated a little collection after some time and it's starting to pay off as of late. Sometimes you can get away with just google-ing "*stuff you're looking for* fantasy art". Regarding feedback, everybody is qualified to give that. You should even feel encouraged to do so, as some people think it's rude to ask for advice without reciprocating. Nice to see you here on a regular basis and sticking to the Hunter quest!
TheHoax91
Neoguli
BloodMefist
Pokeniner
grumpymonk
Arkasaur
KANSAS
linkblade
Hordaki
Valor1204
Inconspicuosaurus
Cg8889
Demon
Is Out Of Cards where it's at?
Well, I´m one of the everyday lurkers, quickly check the news, forums and go, even though sometimes I stop by to leave a comment when something catches my eye and I feel like posting, just like now. I´m really not good at competetive deckbuilding, I just take a meta deck I find interesting at the moment and change a card or two, until I´m comfortable with it on ladder. Other thing is Brawl or single player - if I find a good combination of cards that work for me for the specific Brawl or boss encounter, I have no problem to share it here, and I´m always glad if it helps even just one person.
I remeber one time Flux did a Bundle giveaway where you could post your favourite Wild deck and there were lots of people sharing interesting builds. Maybe do a similar competitions again, maybe just for a site title? I´m sure many people would particapate, even just for fun.
I also like the positiveness of this site and most of the people here. Thanks to Flux, I´ve never missed a single Twitch drop :D Although I agree with Modalko, I´d love to have some option to select HS only posts in the "more recent threads", it would be much more easier not to miss these kind of posts in all of the Runettera sea :)
Mythgard is Removed From the iOS App Store Temporarily Due to Apple (Updated)
It's out again this morning, in Europe at least !
Last Call for the Scholar Jaina Bundle - Leaves the Store Tomorrow
I´m trying to buy every Hero bundle there is, tho not the expensive preorder ones, but just as most of us I´m kinda disapointed :( Back then I´ve gotten the Medivh hero by purchasing the WOW movie. It was 10 euros for the movie plus the hero with new voicelines, HP animation AND unique cardback. This is just 10 euro for.. gif and 5 packs. Well, sadly it´s a pass for me, even the completionist in me silently cries in corner :P
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Heres my first Idea:
I went with a Legendary this time - so far i like it - not sure about the Stats tough!!
Feedback is always welcome!
Feedback: (this is my second time competing and my first time giving feedback so i hope i do not step on anyones toes here.)
Demonxz95
The Art is freakin Funny :)
I think the Card looks a bit Strong - i never underestimate 0 Mana Spells and therefor i think it should at least cost 1.
Cg8889
I kinda like the Idea about the delayed removal. And if it gains the removal stats it's a 5 Mana 5/5 - so i guess its a decent card.
So far nothing to add from my perspective.
Inconspicuosaurus
Wow - first of, writing your Name was not easy :)
I think the card is very strong because there are lots of Beasts out there that see play - and for a 1 drop this would easily see play in lots of decks. And also it is like you mentioned very similiar to Hungry Crab - also im not feeling the theme with this one somehow …
Valor1204
Cool art and Nice Idea. The Deathrattle Effect in combination with the Reborn kinda reminds me of Karthut Defender :) But i kinda like it.
Hordaki
Fun card - i can realy see this one work - but i do not feel the theme with this card. Sure he drinks or is drunk but for me personaly it doesn't suit the theme.
linkblade91
Im talking about Curious Catering because you said we should forget the turtle :)
I realy like it - always liked Zoo-ish decks and the card suits Zoo good and hits the flavour pretty good too i think.
Kansas:
I think Fish Dinner is a good card - not sure about the Mana Cost. This could be pretty strong early on even with the Sacrifice effect.
Arkasaur:
Kinda cool but could be very annoying to play against - not sure if 1 Mana makes this card too strong.
grumpymonk:
Hits the Theme pretty well! I think it is fine as a Dual Class Card. So far nothing too add except i think it could be to strong for 1 Mana.
Pokeniner:
Looks like a decent card but i'm not feeling the theme with this one. The Card itself is interesting but i guess it does not realy suit the theme.
BloodMefist:
Hahaha i love it - but i also love Gordon Ramsay , so i may be biased against this one :)
Neoguli:
Like the idea behind the effect. Overall good card - so far nothing more to add.
anchorm4n:
Well so far i like the first one better but i do not feel the theme for both of the cards. Also the Squirrel looks too strong.
TheHoax91:
Interesting card. One Question about the Ability - if he attacks a minion that would kill it - does he eat it, gain the stats and survive or how would it work?
JackJimson:
Wow , even as a conditional board clear this seems too strong - at least for 2 mana. Maybe cut the life gain to fit Hunter a litte bit better.
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Still inspired by my failed beast hunter lol.
Thematically, card is about animals crazed with hunger attacking mindless for food. "Consumed" minions become buffer add health to the consuming beast.
Functionally, this is somewhat a conditional board clear for Beast hunters. Conditional in the sense that they need first to have board for this to work, they have no control on which minions are attacked, and friendly minions need to be beasts. Can be useful against pesky taunts without sacrificing board. Similar to Mass Hysteria but targets are opposing minions.
A beast payoff card.
Side notes:
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Here's my first idea. Sorry I don't have internet on my PC right now, and just posting this from my phone already was an absolute nightmare...so feedback will have to wait until thursday or friday.
Edit: Eaten minions are destroyed.
Pure Of Heart - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Congratz to a well deserved win!
Last Call for the Scholar Jaina Bundle - Leaves the Store Tomorrow
Think this is how everyone feels about this skin, just hard to understand how they missed the opportunity they already created.
Tempo priest
Thanks for replying!
Pure Of Heart - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Thank you so much Linkblade, Grumpymonk, Allthehype, Anchorm4n and everyone! :D
Mythgard is Removed From the iOS App Store Temporarily Due to Apple (Updated)
Good news! The game is back in the app store!
Pure Of Heart - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Congrats Sinth! Once more a rather simple design - those are my favorites.
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
First idea based on stored and (hopefully) fitting art. I get that there are already quite a few similar cards around though, so I'll look for more art and see if inspiration strikes. Will add feedback later.
I'll work on feedback next!
À La Card - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I... just couldn't let this beatiful, anime-like piece of art I saved on Pinterest be wasted, now that it suits this week's theme. Just for clarification, when you use your Hero Power, you also deal 2 damage to your opponent and force them to draw a card. I specifically used "starting", because why would someone ever give their opponent free heals from DK Hero Power, or free cards from Tome of Origination?