Remember Windshear Stormcaller? It's still going to be garbage because it would be a lot simpler to just play Al'Akir in your deck instead, but it's still funny to think about.
I think it's mostly too slow with the Overload 2, although with Totemic Reflection, it could be quite strong. I for one, am a big fan of Totem support, so I like this.
And on a more interesting note, Totem Golem has finally been overthrown as the largest Totem in the game after 5 years.
Masters Tour Arlington took place before rotation, that's why it has so many Wild cards. I recently had to meddle with the esports data of brimful's (who changed his name to Briarthorn) lineup and that's why the "last updated" is so recent.
I am finally a proud owner of Derp-face Rexxar. I did it right too, and got my last 5 wins playing as Face Hunter.
Ironically enough, 4 of my last 5 wins were against Highlander Hunter (Face eats them for breakfast), so I was preying on my own to get my last wins.
Shout out to the guy I played for win 1000. He was a Highlander Hunter and played a great game. I got scared for a few turns that he was going to pull a win off. I was able to secure the victory with a well executed play, perfectly playing around his secret to get lethal. My opponent gave a nice pleasant "Well Played" as the match ended. It was really nice to face a true competitor with proper sportsmanship to end this long grind.
To my opponent: I know what you did was just a simple gesture, that you probably didn't even think twice about doing, but that simple "Well Played" really meant a lot to me. I have not been enjoying Hearthstone AT ALL for the past few months. I am going through some personal mental health issues, and I have been finding that Hearthstone hasn't been bringing any joy in my life. I can't tell if it's my mental health, or Hearthstone that are the issue. I have been questioning if I should continue playing, and have been debating uninstalling the game. I continued playing as I was so close to 1000 wins with Hunter, and since it is my main class, the completitionist in me needed to get that portrait. I feared that upon receiving the portrait, I would be left feeling unsatisfied, and unaccomplished. I feared that I would stop playing Hearthstone all together once achieving my goal.
Your simple "Well Played" really helped me find a reason to celebrate my accomplishment, and decide to not give up on playing Hearthstone. Had you chosen to "threaten" me, then add me on bnet to say mean things about my Mom, I probably would have uninstalled Hearthstone right then and there. For now, I will continue playing Hearthstone. I was able to find joy in it still, so the main issue is with my mental health.
That being said...
There are some major concerns and questions going into SA that are keeping me from preordering so far. These concerns are not being alleviated by the reveals. The bi-class cards (while a really cool idea) are looking way too powerful imo. With what I have seen so far, I am seeing a repeat of both DoD and AoO on the horizon, where there are cards released that are just obviously way too strong.
Honestly, the main thing keeping me playing right now is knowing a new game mode will be released this expansion cycle. That new mode is going to be vital to the long-term desire for me to continue playing.
TL;DR: DERP FACE REXXAR! You never know what someone is going through, and how your actions can effect them. Scholomance is looking like a huge power spike, but all that matters is what the new game mode is going to be.
This card seems pretty busted. It's further support for Cyclone Mage and it's a big threat or a finisher. You don't need Maiev to protect this. The minion has 8 health! That's a lot for turn 5! Even Malygos, Aspect of Magic tends to stick around for a few turns because of this! This card is pretty scary but it's not going to be a big deal if Cyclone Mage doesn't become meta.
Totem Shaman is a high tier two deck but when I play it I have a hard time sticking a totem so this helps....plus you can totemic reflection this and get another copy. https://hsreplay.net/meta/
That looks like a pretty good Card! Totem Shaman used to be a Meme, but ever since they printed Splitting Axe and Totemic Surge, that Archetype started to come together.
It's good but that's mostly because it has taunt. A RNG Mind Control (or Shadow Madness) minion wouldn't do a lot against swarm decks but since it has taunt it fills a nice early game defensive barricade role as well. It's strictly inferior to Convincing Infiltrator in Resurrect decks since it only works against minions with very low attack so i wouldn't expect it to be a big deal in that deck but it certainly is a decent option for other decks.
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Pretty creative use of Spellburst and a cool way to show off the new weapon frames. That said, it's pretty slow. You don't want to play this on turn 3 and then wait and not do anything to get a large Taunt minion.
Warrior is not really one to use large spells, although Paladin might.
Well, this just seems to be the main theme for the DH class. Legendary cards that allow every character on their side do whatever they want. This card certainly feels like a push towards Control but that doesn't mean Tempo and Aggro DH won't find a way to abuse it. Oh, it's for Hunter as well... Infinite durability weapon and beefy dragons can now control the board without them suffering any punishment for it. Yay...
That's actually really cool, I only ever knew about the Firebat one.
It also somewhat explains why they chose a female lion for Mok'nathal (based on the fact that usually, when it comes to fiction, male lions are preferred because of the iconic mane).
Alright, time to become World Champion so we can finally get a poop elemental in the game.
This minion has a sturdy health line with a powerful control utility that will see play in wall priests.
the 2/6 stat line is shared with Convincing Infiltrator, and while it lacks the formers deathrattle controlling a random enemy minion and giving it charge makes it fantastic against aggro match ups. also unlike Convincing Infiltrator, since spellburst is a once a turn effect, you could use this to make your opponent hold off on dropping minions since this taunt could steal a prime target.
Most will see this as a tool against aggressive decks, but zoo relies on hand buffing that places their minions outside of this unit's control range, DH floods the board too well to be hindered by this, and Hunters midrange package means that they'll play minions that are outside of range.
That said, there's a lot of combo and control minions with low attack power that this unit can control, such as the Demon Hunter/Hunter legendary that has 2 attack and nice effects that benefits minion trading
New Shaman Minion - Totem Goliath
Remember Windshear Stormcaller? It's still going to be garbage because it would be a lot simpler to just play Al'Akir in your deck instead, but it's still funny to think about.
I think it's mostly too slow with the Overload 2, although with Totemic Reflection, it could be quite strong. I for one, am a big fan of Totem support, so I like this.
And on a more interesting note, Totem Golem has finally been overthrown as the largest Totem in the game after 5 years.
brimful's Galakrond Warrior - Masters Tour Arlington
Masters Tour Arlington took place before rotation, that's why it has so many Wild cards. I recently had to meddle with the esports data of brimful's (who changed his name to Briarthorn) lineup and that's why the "last updated" is so recent.
Golden Hero Portrait - Completionist & Grind
I am finally a proud owner of Derp-face Rexxar. I did it right too, and got my last 5 wins playing as Face Hunter.
Ironically enough, 4 of my last 5 wins were against Highlander Hunter (Face eats them for breakfast), so I was preying on my own to get my last wins.
Shout out to the guy I played for win 1000. He was a Highlander Hunter and played a great game. I got scared for a few turns that he was going to pull a win off. I was able to secure the victory with a well executed play, perfectly playing around his secret to get lethal. My opponent gave a nice pleasant "Well Played" as the match ended. It was really nice to face a true competitor with proper sportsmanship to end this long grind.
To my opponent: I know what you did was just a simple gesture, that you probably didn't even think twice about doing, but that simple "Well Played" really meant a lot to me. I have not been enjoying Hearthstone AT ALL for the past few months. I am going through some personal mental health issues, and I have been finding that Hearthstone hasn't been bringing any joy in my life. I can't tell if it's my mental health, or Hearthstone that are the issue. I have been questioning if I should continue playing, and have been debating uninstalling the game. I continued playing as I was so close to 1000 wins with Hunter, and since it is my main class, the completitionist in me needed to get that portrait. I feared that upon receiving the portrait, I would be left feeling unsatisfied, and unaccomplished. I feared that I would stop playing Hearthstone all together once achieving my goal.
Your simple "Well Played" really helped me find a reason to celebrate my accomplishment, and decide to not give up on playing Hearthstone. Had you chosen to "threaten" me, then add me on bnet to say mean things about my Mom, I probably would have uninstalled Hearthstone right then and there. For now, I will continue playing Hearthstone. I was able to find joy in it still, so the main issue is with my mental health.
That being said...
There are some major concerns and questions going into SA that are keeping me from preordering so far. These concerns are not being alleviated by the reveals. The bi-class cards (while a really cool idea) are looking way too powerful imo. With what I have seen so far, I am seeing a repeat of both DoD and AoO on the horizon, where there are cards released that are just obviously way too strong.
Honestly, the main thing keeping me playing right now is knowing a new game mode will be released this expansion cycle. That new mode is going to be vital to the long-term desire for me to continue playing.
TL;DR: DERP FACE REXXAR! You never know what someone is going through, and how your actions can effect them. Scholomance is looking like a huge power spike, but all that matters is what the new game mode is going to be.
Mozaki, Master Duelist is a New Mage Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
This card seems pretty busted. It's further support for Cyclone Mage and it's a big threat or a finisher. You don't need Maiev to protect this. The minion has 8 health! That's a lot for turn 5! Even Malygos, Aspect of Magic tends to stick around for a few turns because of this! This card is pretty scary but it's not going to be a big deal if Cyclone Mage doesn't become meta.
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Totem Shaman is a high tier two deck but when I play it I have a hard time sticking a totem so this helps....plus you can totemic reflection this and get another copy. https://hsreplay.net/meta/
New Shaman Minion - Totem Goliath
There are a lot of interesting wild synergies like Windshear Stormcaller, Draenei Totemcarver or Thunder Bluff Valiant.
In standar, totem shaman looks funny, but idk if will be a thing.
Totem Goliath
Well totem shaman had only problem sticking a totem... with this sticking totems became easier...
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
And it will fill the 7 board spaces perfectly too!
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
ok... removing all totems from shaman is now somewhat harder...
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Too slow for Wild, unless there is a Totem discounter on the way.
I want a legendary Totem so badly...
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Wind no snuff candle!!!
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
The overload is a bit much on this.
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
That looks like a pretty good Card! Totem Shaman used to be a Meme, but ever since they printed Splitting Axe and Totemic Surge, that Archetype started to come together.
New Shaman Minion - Totem Goliath
I find this very concerning with the whole totem archetype still being around.
Also, notably, if this gets popped the turn you play it you can follow it up on the next one with Vessina and have all the totems ready to attack.
Either way, totemic Reflection has already proven to be a useful spell and maybe there's room for a totem package in Galakrond.
Fear the Bloodlust.
Cabal Acolyte is a New Priest Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
It's good but that's mostly because it has taunt. A RNG Mind Control (or Shadow Madness) minion wouldn't do a lot against swarm decks but since it has taunt it fills a nice early game defensive barricade role as well. It's strictly inferior to Convincing Infiltrator in Resurrect decks since it only works against minions with very low attack so i wouldn't expect it to be a big deal in that deck but it certainly is a decent option for other decks.
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Might see play in wild with Windshear Stormcaller ... for the memes
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
I think that's mistranslated, because in the video, the four totems were summoned as a deathrattle.
EDIT: Ah, I see you caught it. Thanks.
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
"Wind, no snuff candle!"... but Windshear Stormcaller will still be garbage
Huge Balance Update - Spirit Of Blossom
Agreed. The list looked absolutely ridiculous to me too.
Totem Goliath is a New Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Shaman Totem archetype?
New Shaman Minion - Totem Goliath
A new Epic Shaman Minion, Totem Goliath, has been revealed!!
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New Paladin & Warrior Weapon - Ceremonial Maul
Pretty creative use of Spellburst and a cool way to show off the new weapon frames. That said, it's pretty slow. You don't want to play this on turn 3 and then wait and not do anything to get a large Taunt minion.
Warrior is not really one to use large spells, although Paladin might.
Ace Hunter Kreen is a New Hunter & Demon Hunter Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Well, this just seems to be the main theme for the DH class. Legendary cards that allow every character on their side do whatever they want. This card certainly feels like a push towards Control but that doesn't mean Tempo and Aggro DH won't find a way to abuse it. Oh, it's for Hunter as well... Infinite durability weapon and beefy dragons can now control the board without them suffering any punishment for it. Yay...
The Collectible Tribute Cards of Hearthstone's World Champions
That's actually really cool, I only ever knew about the Firebat one.
It also somewhat explains why they chose a female lion for Mok'nathal (based on the fact that usually, when it comes to fiction, male lions are preferred because of the iconic mane).
Alright, time to become World Champion so we can finally get a poop elemental in the game.
New Priest Minion - Cabal Acolyte
This minion has a sturdy health line with a powerful control utility that will see play in wall priests.
the 2/6 stat line is shared with Convincing Infiltrator, and while it lacks the formers deathrattle controlling a random enemy minion and giving it charge makes it fantastic against aggro match ups. also unlike Convincing Infiltrator, since spellburst is a once a turn effect, you could use this to make your opponent hold off on dropping minions since this taunt could steal a prime target.
Most will see this as a tool against aggressive decks, but zoo relies on hand buffing that places their minions outside of this unit's control range, DH floods the board too well to be hindered by this, and Hunters midrange package means that they'll play minions that are outside of range.
That said, there's a lot of combo and control minions with low attack power that this unit can control, such as the Demon Hunter/Hunter legendary that has 2 attack and nice effects that benefits minion trading