I just have two ideas at the moment. Similar situation as last time: the Druid card is from my custom expansion, and the Paladin card is a rough draft. Edit: Going through my old cards, I found Volcanic Guardian. It's the next step up in the chain, creating Igneous Elementals that then create Flame Elementals.
Does that mean that discovering from a Pool limited by name (e. G. Breaths, Explorers, Librams) is fine?
No - we're looking for a specific card to be generated, with no variance in what the card can be.
In regards to cards like Imprisoned Gan'arg or Bear Trap, we're fine with fudging the name a little (maybe for aesthetic purposes) so long as it's clear enough which collectible card you're referring to. If in doubt, write the name out!
Does that mean that discovering from a Pool limited by name (e. G. Breaths, Explorers, Librams) is fine?
No: we want you to produce one/a few specific cards directly. Discovering a Libram is much like discovering a random Beast, even if the pool is significantly smaller.
Get why my example doesn't work cause Libram isn't specific enough; just wanting to figure out what can and cannot work. Thanks!
Not quite since Imprisoned Gan'arg only generates one card, the Fiery War Axe, and it specifies "3/2 Axe" making it clear that you're generating said axe.
Get why my example doesn't work cause Libram isn't specific enough; just wanting to figure out what can and cannot work. Thanks!
I was inclined to side with you, but Shadows says it's fine: "3/2 Axe" is close enough of a description to get the idea across. Gan'arg does in fact produce a FWA, and not a similar token.
This is an outstanding fan creation! I love it. While some cards would still need some balancing, I really appreciate you exploring all aspects of the new mechanic and coming up with many brave designs. With so many supporting cards, the archetypes are very fleshed out and these new decks are basically begging to be built. It's like a much better version of Galakrond and C'thun type decks. It all feels very faithful to basic Hearthstone and like a real expansion. I would really like to play with these cards. Also, the references like Sapphire Splash are subtle, yet really clever.
There is a whole lot of a difference between a game in its beta and a new class being introduced once the said game is in its 5/6th year of official release.
In other words, DH is in no beta mode, and we're 3 months since its introduction now.
Targus, unfortunately, left the team a few weeks ago to focus on real-life. We haven't solidified the plans for the meta report yet but I'm hoping we can figure something out for the next Hearthstone expansion. Personally, I'd like us to do a bit more of a twist on it, though keeping with the same format that Targus had started
"You may agree with the vocal majority that Blizzard screwed up with the class and should have known better,..."
I will restate something I said in another thread. Blizzard had I think a year to balance all the classes in beta? So I feel like if the first expansion, or two, or even the first year of Demon Hunter is filled with quick nerfs and/or buffs to cards to figure out what power level the class and it's cards need to be at it's not a failure, it's expected as everything right now is like the DH beta period. And ultimately, whether it's DH or some other class/deck, as long as they are proactive and making adjustments quickly instead of waiting 4+ months to change cards that may be oppressive, that's also a win!
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but it's my honest opinion.
It wasn't used very often, as opposed to Counter? (see Counterspell)
Counter might be needed just for the sake of not over crowding the text box. Without it the text would be
Secret: When your opponent casts a spell, prevent the spell's effect.
Okay so that's not too bad actually... However, it would be interesting to see them use Counter in a few cards moving forward. Maybe a Legendary Minion whose battlecry is to Counter your opponent's next spell. Or maybe "Counter all enemy spells next turn." This could have actually been Khadgar's effect and it would have made complete sense. If any future sets have another version of Khadgar it'd be a great opportunity to use something like that for him.
You should! I have all the cards except Malygos and do must say I love them. Astromanser is strong and fun to play, but Reno really is the one that shines the most. Siamat is great to, especially combined with the Mage DK.
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oh thank god I was looking for decks to climb ladder with
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I had to laugh when I saw this, because I could tell you were running away with this prompt :) Congratulations.
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I just have two ideas at the moment. Similar situation as last time: the Druid card is from my custom expansion, and the Paladin card is a rough draft. Edit: Going through my old cards, I found Volcanic Guardian. It's the next step up in the chain, creating Igneous Elementals that then create Flame Elementals.
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
No - we're looking for a specific card to be generated, with no variance in what the card can be.
In regards to cards like Imprisoned Gan'arg or Bear Trap, we're fine with fudging the name a little (maybe for aesthetic purposes) so long as it's clear enough which collectible card you're referring to. If in doubt, write the name out!
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
No: we want you to produce one/a few specific cards directly. Discovering a Libram is much like discovering a random Beast, even if the pool is significantly smaller.
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Not quite since Imprisoned Gan'arg only generates one card, the Fiery War Axe, and it specifies "3/2 Axe" making it clear that you're generating said axe.
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I was inclined to side with you, but Shadows says it's fine: "3/2 Axe" is close enough of a description to get the idea across. Gan'arg does in fact produce a FWA, and not a similar token.
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Does that mean that discovering from a Pool limited by name (e. G. Breaths, Explorers, Librams) is fine?
Name That Card! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Then shouldn't Imprisoned Gan'arg also not be an example since it doesn't specifically state Fiery War Axe?
Get why my example doesn't work cause Libram isn't specific enough; just wanting to figure out what can and cannot work. Thanks!
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That card wouldn't work for this theme, because the Libram is not specified. It would be fine if the Libram was specific and not random.
Ninja'd.
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This unfortunately is not eligible.
From the rules: "Your card cannot pick randomly from a subset of cards - it must be specific"
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Feel like my last couple of entries have been too out there so decided to go simpler this time around and want more Libram support printed.
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This is an outstanding fan creation! I love it. While some cards would still need some balancing, I really appreciate you exploring all aspects of the new mechanic and coming up with many brave designs. With so many supporting cards, the archetypes are very fleshed out and these new decks are basically begging to be built. It's like a much better version of Galakrond and C'thun type decks. It all feels very faithful to basic Hearthstone and like a real expansion. I would really like to play with these cards. Also, the references like Sapphire Splash are subtle, yet really clever.
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There is a whole lot of a difference between a game in its beta and a new class being introduced once the said game is in its 5/6th year of official release.
In other words, DH is in no beta mode, and we're 3 months since its introduction now.
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Targus, unfortunately, left the team a few weeks ago to focus on real-life. We haven't solidified the plans for the meta report yet but I'm hoping we can figure something out for the next Hearthstone expansion. Personally, I'd like us to do a bit more of a twist on it, though keeping with the same format that Targus had started
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"You may agree with the vocal majority that Blizzard screwed up with the class and should have known better,..."
I will restate something I said in another thread. Blizzard had I think a year to balance all the classes in beta? So I feel like if the first expansion, or two, or even the first year of Demon Hunter is filled with quick nerfs and/or buffs to cards to figure out what power level the class and it's cards need to be at it's not a failure, it's expected as everything right now is like the DH beta period. And ultimately, whether it's DH or some other class/deck, as long as they are proactive and making adjustments quickly instead of waiting 4+ months to change cards that may be oppressive, that's also a win!
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but it's my honest opinion.
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Inb4 Sky Raider becoming a 1/1, Beaming Sidekick to give +1, and Warglaives of Azzinoth becoming (6)
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Played demon hunter a lot after launch to level it up. Still feeling dirty.
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Counter might be needed just for the sake of not over crowding the text box. Without it the text would be
Secret: When your
opponent casts a
spell, prevent the
spell's effect.
Okay so that's not too bad actually... However, it would be interesting to see them use Counter in a few cards moving forward. Maybe a Legendary Minion whose battlecry is to Counter your opponent's next spell. Or maybe "Counter all enemy spells next turn." This could have actually been Khadgar's effect and it would have made complete sense. If any future sets have another version of Khadgar it'd be a great opportunity to use something like that for him.
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It wasn't used very often, as opposed to Counter? (see Counterspell)
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TY!
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You should! I have all the cards except Malygos and do must say I love them. Astromanser is strong and fun to play, but Reno really is the one that shines the most. Siamat is great to, especially combined with the Mage DK.
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Related but unrelated, what happened to the weekly meta reports?
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Also worth considering is that only Astromancer Solarian will be in Standard next year. The other cards will all rotate.