It's always curious if Hearthstone will support a mechanic forever like Discover or pretend it never happened like Inspire.
I think it entirely depends on the mechanic. Discover and Rush seem to be now so ingrained in what we think of as HS, plus they are probably a huge design crutch as they both increase a particular card's bottom potential (e.g., discover > random) while still limiting their upper potential (e.g., charge > rush) so their value becomes more predictable. I just can't picture either of them rotating out. Meanwhile mechanics like Inspire and Magnetize are more gimmicky so its actually beneficial to have them come and go--they give specific sets unique flavor.
This card will become the best 3-drop Paladin minion in Standard upon its release. Outside of Angling Rod, the 3 spot is kind of weak for Paladin overall. This makes Paladin have stronger tempo plays and synergizes well in Libram/Pure archetypes.
A great tempo 1-drop. It's useless in Galakrond Priest, but maybe as Priest gets more tempo tools (which seems to be a theme this year) this card will see more play in the future.
Some people think, that the Darkmoon-Faire-related hints might mean nothing at the end and that the third expansion would be focused on something else. I am not saying, that this won't be the case 100%, but in the past we also got some sneaky hints for the third expansion during a card reveal video:
Timestamp is 0:41.
There was also an article, that talked about a possible Deathwing-related expansion and even referenced Trump's video, but I couldn't find it. The closest I could found was Frosty's article:
Its the sort of card thats gimmicky, yet have sufficient firepower to be an actual viable card in decks. Some notable effects;
- Gain divine shield
- Gain deathrattle: 1 death knight card to hand
- Give a friendly minion +1+2
- Discover a new hero power (basic)
So as it stands, there are some very powerful effects (gain deathknight cards, discover new hp) but there are also some misses (Add an uldum plague to hand, dormant - Deal 3 damage to 2 units) and what exactly that determines this is nothing anyone can manipulate to suit the situation, but based on an RNG roll of game boards (of all things).
Yes, its fun. But its fun in the same vein as The Amazing Reno. Its too powerful an effect to ignore, that your opponent just beaten you because he lucked out on game board selection. One of these days we're gonna have something that queue to the soundtrack at this point.
If there is a silver lining its that you know what the effect is, and therefore if this thing picks up steam, its still possible to play around it, but I'd rather not be crying the minute I see the game board on turn 1.
I'm liking the look of this card a lot. Always a fan of stuff like this. Super versatile, full deck buff (assuming you focus on beasts) if you get it early or huge discount on a beast copy (assuming you play larger beasts). I suppose this teacher is sorta like Hagrid?
This will win some games in the way Colossus of the Moon wins some games. It's slow and has no effect on board which means Warrior has better things to do with its mana.
I hope, that the 3rd expansion is some sort of darkmoon fairy with an evil twist. Not a pure "old gods" one a.k.a. "banging on the old glory, milking that cow yet again". And of course I am looking forward to the end of the year and the introduction of achievements in HS.
But for now, I just want to have a nice balanced /cough, cough expansion/meta with many fun combo and controlly decks. And also - an interesting new game mode.
So, this set comes from an alternate Azeroth but on Scholomance. We started in Outland with a brand new character who is a demon hunter, and Illadin. The final expansion this year of the Phoenix is so blatantly obvious it's the Dark Moon Faire. I wonder if they're all tied together by some over arching story? It doesn't seem to be so, and they're all stand alone cool ideas. This kinda feels like it takes far far into the future of WoW, like after Shadowlands and a long time period skip. With the Dark Moon Faire set, i'm predicting different versions of the Old Gods like EVIL N'Zoth (Repeat all Lackey effects you played this game targets chosen randomly.)
I only see this being relevant in control matches, otherwise it's too slow to play against aggro or combo and won't keep you alive. Cool card nevertheless.
Love it, maybe a bit overpowered, this may be one of the best "discover a spell" cards since the discount is the same as the cost and the discount remains for the rest of the game.
Some of the effects are awesome some are just good. Overall good card. I'd run it in a more aggressive deck. The control decks loose out with some of the smaller effects where an on curve 2 drop with any of those effects really do well in agro.
I like this card. Nice body, lots of stats. Sure the 3/3s won't kill much late game but on and empty board or with some on minion attack/death triggers this could have some fun utility.
Nice card, especially for Rogue since they lack board clears but have many cheap spells to trigger this. Could also work well with discounted Librams. Like a Consecration with a body.
5 star artwork and concept. Made me do a double take in the reveal. Not as wide spread as Devolve but can hit the same target multiple times. This really does look like a community created concept and I love it.
New Priest Minion - Frazzled Freshman
Its just the stickiest 1 drop right now, there's little to nothing that can shave 4 health off this in turn 1-2 without a minion on board.
But is it going to be useful? Maybe, if tempo priest can ever be a thing.
Otherwise the best thing about this card is that it dilutes galakrond's wit, and that is something I can consider as a plus.
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I think it entirely depends on the mechanic. Discover and Rush seem to be now so ingrained in what we think of as HS, plus they are probably a huge design crutch as they both increase a particular card's bottom potential (e.g., discover > random) while still limiting their upper potential (e.g., charge > rush) so their value becomes more predictable. I just can't picture either of them rotating out. Meanwhile mechanics like Inspire and Magnetize are more gimmicky so its actually beneficial to have them come and go--they give specific sets unique flavor.
New Paladin Minion - Goody Two-Shields
This card will become the best 3-drop Paladin minion in Standard upon its release. Outside of Angling Rod, the 3 spot is kind of weak for Paladin overall. This makes Paladin have stronger tempo plays and synergizes well in Libram/Pure archetypes.
New Warrior Minion - Rattlegore
If only there was a way to cheat this out.
By the text description, it almost seem like this card will infinitely resummon itself until its a 0/0 whereupon it just dies on board after that.
If that's true, this is the ultimate end game card that can only be countered with a transform, mind control, or silence.
New Priest Minion - Frazzled Freshman
A great tempo 1-drop. It's useless in Galakrond Priest, but maybe as Priest gets more tempo tools (which seems to be a theme this year) this card will see more play in the future.
Darkmoon Faire as Expansion 3 in 2020 - Is Blizzard Really Teasing us Hard or is it Deception? Old Gods?
Some people think, that the Darkmoon-Faire-related hints might mean nothing at the end and that the third expansion would be focused on something else. I am not saying, that this won't be the case 100%, but in the past we also got some sneaky hints for the third expansion during a card reveal video:
Timestamp is 0:41.
There was also an article, that talked about a possible Deathwing-related expansion and even referenced Trump's video, but I couldn't find it. The closest I could found was Frosty's article:
https://outof.cards/hearthstone/151-expansion-speculation-where-are-we-heading-to
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This is all for naught if there are no gun weapons.
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
Its the sort of card thats gimmicky, yet have sufficient firepower to be an actual viable card in decks. Some notable effects;
- Gain divine shield
- Gain deathrattle: 1 death knight card to hand
- Give a friendly minion +1+2
- Discover a new hero power (basic)
So as it stands, there are some very powerful effects (gain deathknight cards, discover new hp) but there are also some misses (Add an uldum plague to hand, dormant - Deal 3 damage to 2 units) and what exactly that determines this is nothing anyone can manipulate to suit the situation, but based on an RNG roll of game boards (of all things).
Yes, its fun. But its fun in the same vein as The Amazing Reno. Its too powerful an effect to ignore, that your opponent just beaten you because he lucked out on game board selection. One of these days we're gonna have something that queue to the soundtrack at this point.
If there is a silver lining its that you know what the effect is, and therefore if this thing picks up steam, its still possible to play around it, but I'd rather not be crying the minute I see the game board on turn 1.
Shan'do Wildclaw
I'm liking the look of this card a lot. Always a fan of stuff like this. Super versatile, full deck buff (assuming you focus on beasts) if you get it early or huge discount on a beast copy (assuming you play larger beasts). I suppose this teacher is sorta like Hagrid?
New Warrior Minion - Rattlegore
This will win some games in the way Colossus of the Moon wins some games. It's slow and has no effect on board which means Warrior has better things to do with its mana.
Darkmoon Faire as Expansion 3 in 2020 - Is Blizzard Really Teasing us Hard or is it Deception? Old Gods?
I hope, that the 3rd expansion is some sort of darkmoon fairy with an evil twist. Not a pure "old gods" one a.k.a. "banging on the old glory, milking that cow yet again". And of course I am looking forward to the end of the year and the introduction of achievements in HS.
But for now, I just want to have a nice balanced /cough, cough expansion/meta with many fun combo and controlly decks. And also - an interesting new game mode.
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Do you know if 100% dust is refounded?
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
Didn't think of this, I honestly though we could get the Goblins vs Gnomes map and then get spare parts in standard. Thanks for the heads up.
New Warrior Minion - Troublemaker
Bonkers, and one of the new kings of arena.
Darkmoon Faire as Expansion 3 in 2020 - Is Blizzard Really Teasing us Hard or is it Deception? Old Gods?
So, this set comes from an alternate Azeroth but on Scholomance. We started in Outland with a brand new character who is a demon hunter, and Illadin. The final expansion this year of the Phoenix is so blatantly obvious it's the Dark Moon Faire. I wonder if they're all tied together by some over arching story? It doesn't seem to be so, and they're all stand alone cool ideas. This kinda feels like it takes far far into the future of WoW, like after Shadowlands and a long time period skip. With the Dark Moon Faire set, i'm predicting different versions of the Old Gods like EVIL N'Zoth (Repeat all Lackey effects you played this game targets chosen randomly.)
New Warrior Minion - Rattlegore
I only see this being relevant in control matches, otherwise it's too slow to play against aggro or combo and won't keep you alive.
Cool card nevertheless.
New Shaman Minion - Diligent Notetaker
Huge, return a spell you play for 2 mana is a lot, it's like a brewmaster for spells.
New Priest Minion - Frazzled Freshman
I actually don't remember the last time I saw a vanilla card, I don't think this will see use but cool to see some effect-less cards return.
New Paladin Spell - First Day of School
0 mana spells are generally bonkers, but ignoring weird shenanigans with Kael'thas Sunstrider I think this will boost incredibly murloc paladin again.
New Paladin Minion - Goody Two-Shields
This can be followed up with a Blessing of Kings, really powerful.
New Druid Spell - Nature Studies
Love it, maybe a bit overpowered, this may be one of the best "discover a spell" cards since the discount is the same as the cost and the discount remains for the rest of the game.
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
Some of the effects are awesome some are just good. Overall good card. I'd run it in a more aggressive deck. The control decks loose out with some of the smaller effects where an on curve 2 drop with any of those effects really do well in agro.
New Warrior Minion - Troublemaker
I like this card. Nice body, lots of stats. Sure the 3/3s won't kill much late game but on and empty board or with some on minion attack/death triggers this could have some fun utility.
New Neutral Minion - Wretched Tutor
Nice card, especially for Rogue since they lack board clears but have many cheap spells to trigger this. Could also work well with discounted Librams. Like a Consecration with a body.
New Shaman/Mage Spell - Devolving Missiles
5 star artwork and concept. Made me do a double take in the reveal. Not as wide spread as Devolve but can hit the same target multiple times. This really does look like a community created concept and I love it.