This is actually my own art, btw. Image I made of my Warcraft main in a digital image class last semester. No good for actual custom card, but fun for this.
The transparency report is intriguing. Mana Droplet was the only submission in the top ten to have the score spread concentrated on 4, rather than 3 - it's no wonder that he won! Granted, I'm curious why that was, and the only reason I can posit is that, well, the Droplet was a cool cutie. I wasn't aware that folks had such a thing for Elemental Mage, and it's surprising that he would have no - none! - 1 votes for a card that I, at least, found very powerful. While it's a wonderful card, I'm not sure that the difference between the Droplet and the other finalists was so huge, or that it had some special quality, that it merited fewer 1 votes. The closest other card to that achievement was Bloodmefist's Animated Defender, with just two 1 votes, which I also thought was quite powerful and flavorful - maybe there's a common thread?
Also, although CursedParrot's Cosmic Researcher ate a normal amount of 1 votes in the first round, it got many more, relatively speaking, during the finals. Perhaps folks felt that it was a good card, but too bland compared to the other finalists? It also garnered more 5 votes than the cards next to it, though - it held the most even score distribution in the finals, but by virtue of that was also the most polarizing card, for reasons I can't rightly guess. Hyperorange's Arcane Pact also had a normal amount of 1 votes initially, but relatively more during the finals. However, it didn't also gain the equal number of 5 votes then, but rather had a mode of 2. I can only suppose that people felt Spell Damage +2 for 1 mana was too powerful or out of character for Warlock, since the card had such neat flavor, and voted more harshly in the finals.
I do wish that these competitions' home pages would have a brief on the ranking system, to help homogenize ideas towards it. Just a few sentences, even, to make voters aware of possible reasons for voting (flavor, power level, usefulness, etc.) and help them organize their thoughts - it doesn't have to be official guidelines for what makes a card good or bad, though I wouldn't oppose that. That's a lot for someone who's only participated in two of these to say, but I do think it would help guide participants' thoughts, so I run my gab.
Anywho. If you can't tell, I had a bit too much free time this morning and spent a bit too long wondering about this stuff, when the oddities are likely not due to much at all. I was happy to see that I almost made it in this time, so anyway, I'll continue blastin'. Watch out!
Here is my first idea for the competition. It may be a bit complicated and it has multiple tokens so I may not submit it.
I like the idea of making a dark bargain - I like the Grimy Goons one in particular - but when I think of "contracts" I think of Unidentified Contract first. Might just be me, but it could be a problem.
Yeah, we generally just get them from Google, artstation, etc. I imagine the only "person" that makes their own art for cards is Blizzard themselves lel
Here is my first idea for the competition. It may be a bit complicated and it has multiple tokens so I may not submit it.
There are 3 Contracts, and she will give you one depending on your faction. They all have big upsides that helps that faction, but they also have big downsides to negate part of the upside. So I was thinking for the Grimy Goons she could give all minions in your hand +3/+3 but then destroy a random minion in your hand. For Jade Lotus she could give all of your Jade Golems +3/+3 but then destroy the next Jade Golem you summon. And for the Kabal she would add 3 potions to your hand but then counter the next spell you cast.
I am not 100% sure on the balance or numbers, I don't even have a name for the card (Shady Dealer has already been taken). I really just want to see if this concept works.
General custom cards question: where do people get the art they use for their cards in custom card design? Are they just art files off the web or are people creating their own? I assume no.
I'm trying to add to the Libram archetype by creating the "ultimate" end-game Libram, but I'm not sold on it right now. The archetype lacks an exit-strategy besides simply outlasting one's opponent, and the creation of a strong Immune minion might help: it creates a ticking-clock against certain decks that cannot deal with the minion. I made Libram of Courage cost 15 so you actually had to invest in the other Libram-reducers, so people could not run Yrel by herself and get away with it. Might not be the best idea; let me know what you think.
To further clarify: does it have to be a collectible card? Or would a card that adds a Flame Elemental, coin or a specific animal companion to your hand be valid?
To further clarify: does it have to be a collectible card? Or would a card that adds a Flame Elemental, coin or a specific animal companion to your hand be valid?
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
This is actually my own art, btw. Image I made of my Warcraft main in a digital image class last semester. No good for actual custom card, but fun for this.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Art files off the web, mostly
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Flavor Text: Making Hearthstone Great Again!
D-A-M-A-G-E - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Congratulations, mate! The l'il cutie wins :)
The transparency report is intriguing. Mana Droplet was the only submission in the top ten to have the score spread concentrated on 4, rather than 3 - it's no wonder that he won! Granted, I'm curious why that was, and the only reason I can posit is that, well, the Droplet was a cool cutie. I wasn't aware that folks had such a thing for Elemental Mage, and it's surprising that he would have no - none! - 1 votes for a card that I, at least, found very powerful. While it's a wonderful card, I'm not sure that the difference between the Droplet and the other finalists was so huge, or that it had some special quality, that it merited fewer 1 votes. The closest other card to that achievement was Bloodmefist's Animated Defender, with just two 1 votes, which I also thought was quite powerful and flavorful - maybe there's a common thread?
Also, although CursedParrot's Cosmic Researcher ate a normal amount of 1 votes in the first round, it got many more, relatively speaking, during the finals. Perhaps folks felt that it was a good card, but too bland compared to the other finalists? It also garnered more 5 votes than the cards next to it, though - it held the most even score distribution in the finals, but by virtue of that was also the most polarizing card, for reasons I can't rightly guess. Hyperorange's Arcane Pact also had a normal amount of 1 votes initially, but relatively more during the finals. However, it didn't also gain the equal number of 5 votes then, but rather had a mode of 2. I can only suppose that people felt Spell Damage +2 for 1 mana was too powerful or out of character for Warlock, since the card had such neat flavor, and voted more harshly in the finals.
I do wish that these competitions' home pages would have a brief on the ranking system, to help homogenize ideas towards it. Just a few sentences, even, to make voters aware of possible reasons for voting (flavor, power level, usefulness, etc.) and help them organize their thoughts - it doesn't have to be official guidelines for what makes a card good or bad, though I wouldn't oppose that. That's a lot for someone who's only participated in two of these to say, but I do think it would help guide participants' thoughts, so I run my gab.
Anywho. If you can't tell, I had a bit too much free time this morning and spent a bit too long wondering about this stuff, when the oddities are likely not due to much at all. I was happy to see that I almost made it in this time, so anyway, I'll continue blastin'. Watch out!
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Thanks for responding - I appreciate the insight.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Fun fun!
Tried to not think too hard about balancing on this, and picked the first stat line that came to my head haha.
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I like the idea of making a dark bargain - I like the Grimy Goons one in particular - but when I think of "contracts" I think of Unidentified Contract first. Might just be me, but it could be a problem.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
I just search "*the type of art I need* fantasy art" and then just scroll until I find something I like.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Yeah, we generally just get them from Google, artstation, etc. I imagine the only "person" that makes their own art for cards is Blizzard themselves lel
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Here is my first idea for the competition. It may be a bit complicated and it has multiple tokens so I may not submit it.
There are 3 Contracts, and she will give you one depending on your faction. They all have big upsides that helps that faction, but they also have big downsides to negate part of the upside. So I was thinking for the Grimy Goons she could give all minions in your hand +3/+3 but then destroy a random minion in your hand. For Jade Lotus she could give all of your Jade Golems +3/+3 but then destroy the next Jade Golem you summon. And for the Kabal she would add 3 potions to your hand but then counter the next spell you cast.
I am not 100% sure on the balance or numbers, I don't even have a name for the card (Shady Dealer has already been taken). I really just want to see if this concept works.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
General custom cards question: where do people get the art they use for their cards in custom card design? Are they just art files off the web or are people creating their own? I assume no.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
I'm a long-time player I swear.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Here is me as a Hearthstone card!
The 3 mana 3/4 stat line is because I really like that stat line. And the drawing a card is because I really like drawing cards.
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Remember my card from 2 competitions ago that didn't work in the discussion thread? Well I am going to bring that idea back to life.
"The shady streets of Gadgetzan where the dentists have fake licenses and get pain in fake money"
What do you think?
*edit* I just realized that "Counterfeit Coin" should be in single quotes. But other than that what do you think?
D-A-M-A-G-E - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Holy shit! All it took was giving up all hope! Thanks everyone for the votes for my card! :
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I'm trying to add to the Libram archetype by creating the "ultimate" end-game Libram, but I'm not sold on it right now. The archetype lacks an exit-strategy besides simply outlasting one's opponent, and the creation of a strong Immune minion might help: it creates a ticking-clock against certain decks that cannot deal with the minion. I made Libram of Courage cost 15 so you actually had to invest in the other Libram-reducers, so people could not run Yrel by herself and get away with it. Might not be the best idea; let me know what you think.
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
Me and my inner Makoto Naegi.
The 20 cost represents my age, and the 7/5 statline is my birthday (July 5).
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
If you want to. The provided example of Elise doesn't actually do that, so I would say you're fine without.
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
No, you can just post the token with the original card.
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Do we need to explain what the token does in the original card?
HearthCards Reaches 10 Million Hearthstone Cards Made!
I stopped using the Dinosaur Detective avatar (for now), but this is still an applicable iteration of me:
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Idea numero uno!
Deadly Poison
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Gotta be collectible
Written In The Cards - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Competition Theme: Written In The Cards
We've created a lot of cards - it's time to let the cards do the creating for once!
Congratulations to Hearthcards on their 10 million card milestone! Here's to 10 million more!
As always, I can be reached through Discord or here on the site via PM if you have any issues to report.
Competition Phases
Here are the phases of this card design competition
Discussion Thread Rules
Please note: This is a special competition and not in a normal season.
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
To further clarify: does it have to be a collectible card? Or would a card that adds a Flame Elemental, coin or a specific animal companion to your hand be valid?