My guess since they want to preserve Kael’thas’s combo potential, it’s every 4th spell. That or his cost goes to 7 or 8.
As many suggested, Sac Pact could stay as is except make it target friendly’s only.
I’d love to see Jaraxxus be playable, because after 6 years I finally unpacked him (oddly enough he came from the free pack I got when I hit the Jaraxxus rank in the new ladder).
Albatross has me scratching my head though. Is it in too many decks?! What did the expect when introducing a tech card to counter some very powerful cards like Zeph and Dragonqueen?
Hopefully they'll finally address the elephant card in the room that's skewing the meta.
Yes - Ramming Speed of course. I have 5 of these and every one of them needs nerfing (with full dust refund available of course). Can't believe they didn't mention it.
Why? Because they had no idea what they actually want, I really don't see any other point of this card as a counter of Highlander decks. Btw released in the same set as the biggest Highlander's deck support expansion. Just LOL
For Wild, we know there has been a lot of very strong reactions to Quest Mage and Darkest Hour Warlock. These decks play in a one-player fashion similar to other decks we've nerfed in the past. There's going to be crazy combos in Wild, but we don't think these two decks in particular are healthy. Expect to see changes to Open the Waygate and Bloodbloom.
Finally for Arena, we are looking to do a full microadjust patch alongside these changes or shortly after. DH is still a little too strong here and we want to bring up the other classes to close this gap.
Changing Sac Pac to only target friendly Demons would maintain the original intention of the card while eliminating the stupid "herp derp I instakilled Lord Jaraxxus" interaction. Want people to play J-rax? That's how you do it. Otherwise he'll never see the light of day, especially with Zephrys the Great still around in Standard.
Jaraxxus has bigger problems than just Sac Pac. Zephrys was definitely the final nail in his coffin, but he was virtually unplayable even before SoU. Between him limiting your HP to 15 max and costing 9 mana, he's just too much of a liability.
Inconspicuosaurus - I love Sulfuron Firesmith's effect. Maybe the name could be changed to something that's from Un'Goro? Also…it really only has Taunt because the competition theme calls for it…?
KANSAS - Call for Reinforcements seems strong, but I think it's balanced by the fact, that in that deck you run many Taunt minions, so you're never getting three very powerful cards.
anchorm4n - Titanic Forging - As others have pointed out, similar cards already exist and it would be better (and more falvorful) in Uldum. I think the card is fine mechanically.
Fedrion - Gallywix has really nice flavor! Seems balanced.
MrRhapsody - People seem to like it. I personally can't stand it. Don't let that keep you from submitting though =)
Wailor - Thaurissans Guard makes use of Warriors forgotten "if you have 12 or less Health" mechanic. That alone makes it the most likeable card of the three. Really nice upside. Not overpowered though.
BasilAnguis - 'Can't be damaged by spells or Hero Powers' is a new effect, and I'm not sure if it's that any better than 'Can't be targeted by spells or Hero Powers'. Especially in Warrior I'd argue it's not…
h0lysatan - Apart from name and art that seems like a solid card.
Xarkkal - Yes, this certainly should cost less. Very unique idea though =)
Changing Sac Pac to only target friendly Demons would maintain the original intention of the card while eliminating the stupid "herp derp I instakilled Lord Jaraxxus" interaction. Want people to play J-rax? That's how you do it. Otherwise he'll never see the light of day, especially with Zephrys the Great still around in Standard.
Is anyone else frustrated how much Early AoO meta looks like the pre-rotation meta?
Rez Priest, Big Druid, Face Hunter, Highlander Hunter, Highlander Mage, Galakrond Rogue, Highlander Rogue, and Control Warlock all just incorporated a few new cards into an existing archetype. The Pirate Warrior and Galakrond Warlock decks listed above have literally no new cards. Demon Hunter, Spell Mage, Totem Shaman, and Libram Paladin are basically the only new decks--and the latter is almost unplayable weak.
Warrior is here, it'll be high in the list next week, thanks to NoHandsGamer's Egg warrior and also some control warrior list that are getting more and more polished.
14th April update: PilesOfNoodles STANDARD Murloc Paladin - Murgurgle Prime is awesome (1080p)
Thanks to PilesOfNoodles for this deck. Murloc Paladin aims to curve out well, buff the health of your murlocs so they survive, and to then buff their attack power and win. The last game against the Druid was crazy. I was set to win - but then he started healing and taunting up. Only one minion could save me. Murgurgle Prime!
An EXCELLENT deck guide: https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1342348-aoo-murloc-paladin-80-winrate-d5-legend
That that damn Totemic Reflection is doing better than Libram Paladin hurts me on a spiritual level. It's such a random card to include in Ashes of Outland.
Maokai seems like a pretty dumb Champion. Build your whole deck around him and execute on this Toss/Mill win condition and your prize is that your opponent will auto-lose...soon...if you can survive for several more turns despite having tossed most of your deck to get to this point.
I had a couple of ideas based around Taunt and hero powers, to synergise with both the Quest and Reward of Fire Plume's Heart. The first is also useful for other Warrior archetypes, the other not so much, but could lead to some fun DIE INSECT! combos.
At the moment I am leaning towards the latter. Which do you guys prefer?
I prefer Sulfuron Firesmith, but it's very similar to my Ironmelt Guardian. Let me know if you decide to go with it, because having two submissions so similar would be kinda redundant and might hurt both of us.
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
My guess since they want to preserve Kael’thas’s combo potential, it’s every 4th spell. That or his cost goes to 7 or 8.
As many suggested, Sac Pact could stay as is except make it target friendly’s only.
I’d love to see Jaraxxus be playable, because after 6 years I finally unpacked him (oddly enough he came from the free pack I got when I hit the Jaraxxus rank in the new ladder).
Albatross has me scratching my head though. Is it in too many decks?! What did the expect when introducing a tech card to counter some very powerful cards like Zeph and Dragonqueen?
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Hopefully they'll finally address the elephant card in the room that's skewing the meta.
Yes - Ramming Speed of course. I have 5 of these and every one of them needs nerfing (with full dust refund available of course). Can't believe they didn't mention it.
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Why? Because they had no idea what they actually want, I really don't see any other point of this card as a counter of Highlander decks. Btw released in the same set as the biggest Highlander's deck support expansion. Just LOL
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
It is the most played Neutral card in the game according to HSReplay - 40% of decks, over 10% more than second place, Maiev Shadowsong.
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Hopefully a slight nerf to the albatross like making it a 3/2 or a 4/1. I think the card is fun.
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Jaraxxus has bigger problems than just Sac Pac. Zephrys was definitely the final nail in his coffin, but he was virtually unplayable even before SoU. Between him limiting your HP to 15 max and costing 9 mana, he's just too much of a liability.
TAUNT, INSECT! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Feedback time!
Inconspicuosaurus - I love Sulfuron Firesmith's effect. Maybe the name could be changed to something that's from Un'Goro? Also…it really only has Taunt because the competition theme calls for it…?
KANSAS - Call for Reinforcements seems strong, but I think it's balanced by the fact, that in that deck you run many Taunt minions, so you're never getting three very powerful cards.
anchorm4n - Titanic Forging - As others have pointed out, similar cards already exist and it would be better (and more falvorful) in Uldum. I think the card is fine mechanically.
Fedrion - Gallywix has really nice flavor! Seems balanced.
MrRhapsody - People seem to like it. I personally can't stand it. Don't let that keep you from submitting though =)
Wailor - Thaurissans Guard makes use of Warriors forgotten "if you have 12 or less Health" mechanic. That alone makes it the most likeable card of the three. Really nice upside. Not overpowered though.
BasilAnguis - 'Can't be damaged by spells or Hero Powers' is a new effect, and I'm not sure if it's that any better than 'Can't be targeted by spells or Hero Powers'. Especially in Warrior I'd argue it's not…
h0lysatan - Apart from name and art that seems like a solid card.
Xarkkal - Yes, this certainly should cost less. Very unique idea though =)
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Bad Luck Albatross maybe getting nerfed? Wut face? Why?
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Frenzied Felwing? That's what they're going with lol.
It's not Corridor Creeper ..
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Will they finally kill the meme of Zephrys the Great always killing Lord Jaraxxus?
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
Changing Sac Pac to only target friendly Demons would maintain the original intention of the card while eliminating the stupid "herp derp I instakilled Lord Jaraxxus" interaction. Want people to play J-rax? That's how you do it. Otherwise he'll never see the light of day, especially with Zephrys the Great still around in Standard.
Blizzard Believes Sacrificial Pact is Not Fun - Looking at Potential Changes to It and More Cards in Hearthstone's Standard Format
They also plan to change Open the Waygate and Bloodbloom
https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/g0okne/hearthstone_team_ama_april_14/fnavsat/
Top Hearthstone Decks for Each Class in the Early Ashes Of Outland Meta
Is anyone else frustrated how much Early AoO meta looks like the pre-rotation meta?
Rez Priest, Big Druid, Face Hunter, Highlander Hunter, Highlander Mage, Galakrond Rogue, Highlander Rogue, and Control Warlock all just incorporated a few new cards into an existing archetype. The Pirate Warrior and Galakrond Warlock decks listed above have literally no new cards. Demon Hunter, Spell Mage, Totem Shaman, and Libram Paladin are basically the only new decks--and the latter is almost unplayable weak.
Standard Meta Report #29 - Top Hearthstone Decks April 5, 2020 - April 12, 2020
Warrior is here, it'll be high in the list next week, thanks to NoHandsGamer's Egg warrior and also some control warrior list that are getting more and more polished.
NoHandsGamer's list :
Wild · Tempo Warrior · by Gwavana · 6 years, 5 months ago
Top Hearthstone Decks for Each Class in the Early Ashes Of Outland Meta
Isnt the best paladin now currently murloc pally, at around 54 - 60% win rate?
Totem shaman taking advantage of its innocent looks. For now.
Darkseeker's channel - 13th November update: KOtsosKOtsos' Reno Evolve Shudderwock Shaman - ft. Archivist Elysiana
14th April update: PilesOfNoodles STANDARD Murloc Paladin - Murgurgle Prime is awesome (1080p)
Thanks to PilesOfNoodles for this deck. Murloc Paladin aims to curve out well, buff the health of your murlocs so they survive, and to then buff their attack power and win. The last game against the Druid was crazy. I was set to win - but then he started healing and taunting up. Only one minion could save me. Murgurgle Prime!
An EXCELLENT deck guide: https://www.hearthpwn.com/decks/1342348-aoo-murloc-paladin-80-winrate-d5-legend
Deck code: AAECAZ8FAuiwA/y4Aw7FA9sDzwbQB6cItZgDx50Dr6cDyqsDyLgDybgD9rgD+7gDysEDAA==
https://youtu.be/h0Y_nLczifM
uninstalling until elusive is fixed
Man this place really needs a salt thread.
Wait...
Top Hearthstone Decks for Each Class in the Early Ashes Of Outland Meta
That that damn Totemic Reflection is doing better than Libram Paladin hurts me on a spiritual level. It's such a random card to include in Ashes of Outland.
New shadow isles package opinions (Maokai's reveal)
Maokai seems like a pretty dumb Champion. Build your whole deck around him and execute on this Toss/Mill win condition and your prize is that your opponent will auto-lose...soon...if you can survive for several more turns despite having tossed most of your deck to get to this point.
Top Hearthstone Decks for Each Class in the Early Ashes Of Outland Meta
Totem shamy came out of nowhere - I for sure did not expected it to be a viable thing - a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
uninstalling until elusive is fixed
Holy shit, get over yourself.
Legends of Runeterra - New Video for the Noxus Champion Showcase Featuring Darius
Both :D
TAUNT, INSECT! - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I prefer Sulfuron Firesmith, but it's very similar to my Ironmelt Guardian. Let me know if you decide to go with it, because having two submissions so similar would be kinda redundant and might hurt both of us.
Legends of Runeterra - New Video for the Noxus Champion Showcase Featuring Darius