I think that this is going to see more play that people may think. The cost is manageable in the meta for warrior, but the fact that you get an additional 6/6 in stats each turn it is in play is really abusive.
I honestly think that this is a great card. A neutral hit to all small minions in a meta where a number of classes can get a free or low cost spell in their hand at any given time.
I honestly have conflicting feelings about the card.
It's pretty cool idea to incorporate the board type into the game, but at the same time... it isn't.
I just played my first match with Transfer Student in my deck, and I know I cannot make assumptions based off of one game, but the fact that it only took one game to find an example of my concerns kind of proves my point.
I slid a copy of Transfer Student into my Highlander Hunter list. I queue into a Druid, which I correctly assume is a Spell Druid on the DoD board.
I had Transfer Student in my mulligan (the game really wanted me to try the new card), giving me a 2 mana Discover a Dragon on a 2/2 body. Not bad.
Long story short, he curves into Exotic Mountseller on his 7, right as I hit turn 6 to clear his board using the Veranus I discovered from Transfer Student, continue to apply pressure, and win the game.
The entire reason I won that match, is because we were on the DoD game board. I did not draw any other answer to that T7, and had we been on say the Uldum board, I would have lost.
I am fully expecting to see a lot of Trollden videos surrounding this card. People losing matches on Orgrimmar with 2 damage going face etc etc.
It may not happen enough to matter, but it will be rather frustrating to lose a game just because of which game board you got stuck with.
This will be a staple for tempo. Realistically, I think it will have a long lasting place in most decks even as it rolls into Wild and ceases support on new stages.
I can see this card being played mostly for the discount effect, since it doesn't seem like a 1 turn only thing. Slapping this on 3 can get you Glowfly Swarm one turn earlier, for example, while maintaining hand and spell size and possibly generating a resource fitting to your match-up.
Is that game breaking? I don't think so, but the board swings coming one turn earlier can definitely catch people off guard.
I honestly have conflicting feelings about the card.
It's pretty cool idea to incorporate the board type into the game, but at the same time... it isn't.
I just played my first match with Transfer Student in my deck, and I know I cannot make assumptions based off of one game, but the fact that it only took one game to find an example of my concerns kind of proves my point.
I slid a copy of Transfer Student into my Highlander Hunter list. I queue into a Druid, which I correctly assume is a Spell Druid on the DoD board.
I had Transfer Student in my mulligan (the game really wanted me to try the new card), giving me a 2 mana Discover a Dragon on a 2/2 body. Not bad.
Long story short, he curves into Exotic Mountseller on his 7, right as I hit turn 6 to clear his board using the Veranus I discovered from Transfer Student, continue the pressure, and win the game.
The entire reason I won that match, is because we were on the DoD game board. I did not draw any other answer to that T7, and had we been on say the Uldum board, I would have lost.
I am fully expecting to see a lot of Trollden videos surrounding this card. People losing matches on Orgrimmar with 2 damage going face etc etc.
It may not happen enough to matter, but it will be rather frustrating to lose a game just because of which game board you got stuck with.
Absolutely great for Wild Big Shaman. You can get that 8-mana Big minion Walking Fountain out early or 4-mana Corrupt Elementalist or 5-mana Galakrond.
New Warrior Minion - Troublemaker
I think that this is going to see more play that people may think. The cost is manageable in the meta for warrior, but the fact that you get an additional 6/6 in stats each turn it is in play is really abusive.
Lol Diligent Notetaker...
Ahhhh. My mistake. Dammit Regis, explain things better. Also Vodk
New Neutral Minion - Wretched Tutor
I honestly think that this is a great card. A neutral hit to all small minions in a meta where a number of classes can get a free or low cost spell in their hand at any given time.
New Neutral Minion - Onyx Magescribe
Frizz Kindleroost lowering the cost of the card will make it playable... but only if Frizz hits the board before you draw it.
New Neutral Minion - Cult Neophyte
I think this is meant to mostly be a tech card to prevent the spellburst on the following turn for your opponent. But it is really meh.
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
I don't want to get over hyped, but this card feels super necessary as a tempo drop in the current meta and is doomed to get nailed with a nerf.
Cult Neophyte
IT feels meh, but I have a feeling that it will be a tech card to halt enemy spellburst the next turn
Onyx Magescribe
The fact that Frizz Kindleroost can lower the cost of this card makes it almost playable.
Wretched Tutor
A neutral board wipe for weenee minions... I hope that the hype on that will be worth it. At the least the art is amazing
Rattlegore
I love the idea behind this card, but the mana cost in this current meta doesn't leave much that will allow it to be in play for long.
Troublemaker
I love this card already! 8 for 12/14 in stats in one turn is hilarious.
New Neutral Minion - Transfer Student
Going to put this here for discussion sake:
I honestly have conflicting feelings about the card.
It's pretty cool idea to incorporate the board type into the game, but at the same time... it isn't.
I just played my first match with Transfer Student in my deck, and I know I cannot make assumptions based off of one game, but the fact that it only took one game to find an example of my concerns kind of proves my point.
I slid a copy of Transfer Student into my Highlander Hunter list. I queue into a Druid, which I correctly assume is a Spell Druid on the DoD board.
I had Transfer Student in my mulligan (the game really wanted me to try the new card), giving me a 2 mana Discover a Dragon on a 2/2 body. Not bad.
I play it on-curve and was offered Veranus, Onyxia and Cobalt Spellkin. Expecting a mana ramp into a turn 7 Exotic Mountseller, I pick Veranus.
Long story short, he curves into Exotic Mountseller on his 7, right as I hit turn 6 to clear his board using the Veranus I discovered from Transfer Student, continue to apply pressure, and win the game.
The entire reason I won that match, is because we were on the DoD game board. I did not draw any other answer to that T7, and had we been on say the Uldum board, I would have lost.
I am fully expecting to see a lot of Trollden videos surrounding this card. People losing matches on Orgrimmar with 2 damage going face etc etc.
It may not happen enough to matter, but it will be rather frustrating to lose a game just because of which game board you got stuck with.
Diligent Notetaker
This with Unstable Evolution is going to be hilarious
Diligent Notetaker
Judging from what the site show it Spellburst - will be consumed when it first triggers
Frazzled Freshman
IF Inner Fire wasn't still around it would be meh.
First Day of School
AT least it cannot be Odd Paladin.
Goody Two-Shields
The potential for this card in Libram Paladin is just plain good.
New Druid Spell - Nature Studies
This is kind of a great deal for Wild as it will allow Kael'thas to trigger easily.
Nature Studies
Another fun spell that Wild Druid can use to push the OTK decks.
Transfer Student
This will be a staple for tempo. Realistically, I think it will have a long lasting place in most decks even as it rolls into Wild and ceases support on new stages.
New Druid Spell - Nature Studies
I can see this card being played mostly for the discount effect, since it doesn't seem like a 1 turn only thing. Slapping this on 3 can get you Glowfly Swarm one turn earlier, for example, while maintaining hand and spell size and possibly generating a resource fitting to your match-up.
Is that game breaking? I don't think so, but the board swings coming one turn earlier can definitely catch people off guard.
The Naxxramas Card Back (July 2014 Ranked Reward) is Now Available in the Hearthstone Shop
Poor old timers. Their season-exclusive cardbacks will no longer be exclusive to them.
Transfer Student's Effect Changes Based on the Game Board - Here Are All the Effects!
I honestly have conflicting feelings about the card.
It's pretty cool idea to incorporate the board type into the game, but at the same time... it isn't.
I just played my first match with Transfer Student in my deck, and I know I cannot make assumptions based off of one game, but the fact that it only took one game to find an example of my concerns kind of proves my point.
I slid a copy of Transfer Student into my Highlander Hunter list. I queue into a Druid, which I correctly assume is a Spell Druid on the DoD board.
I had Transfer Student in my mulligan (the game really wanted me to try the new card), giving me a 2 mana Discover a Dragon on a 2/2 body. Not bad.
I play it on-curve and was offered Veranus, Onyxia and Cobalt Spellkin. Expecting a mana ramp into a turn 7 Exotic Mountseller, I pick Veranus.
Long story short, he curves into Exotic Mountseller on his 7, right as I hit turn 6 to clear his board using the Veranus I discovered from Transfer Student, continue the pressure, and win the game.
The entire reason I won that match, is because we were on the DoD game board. I did not draw any other answer to that T7, and had we been on say the Uldum board, I would have lost.
I am fully expecting to see a lot of Trollden videos surrounding this card. People losing matches on Orgrimmar with 2 damage going face etc etc.
It may not happen enough to matter, but it will be rather frustrating to lose a game just because of which game board you got stuck with.
New Druid/Shaman Spell - Lightning Bloom
Absolutely great for Wild Big Shaman. You can get that 8-mana Big minion Walking Fountain out early or 4-mana Corrupt Elementalist or 5-mana Galakrond.
Darkmoon Faire as Expansion 3 in 2020 - Is Blizzard Really Teasing us Hard or is it Deception? Old Gods?
The third expansion is about the Lich King taking a vacation to the Darkmoon Faire and his experiences there.