Meanwhile, my token shops seems to be bugged. Orka, M'Baku and Helacarrier rotates, and nothing else. It has been this way for couple days. No Shuri or Bast or anything that has actual value. Seems odd right before series drop.
I made two ideas, to help illustrate the kind of thing that we're looking for (edit: only to be ninja'd by the other two :P):
They both are a mix of the new and the old, and their "home expansion" is easily discerned.
Twilight Shepherd is a C'Thun card for the Death Knight; I made him a 1-drop because spending Corpses can only be done on certain cards for certain amounts, and you have to incentivize the class to use the old/bad cards somehow. Obviously a good pairing with Lord Marrowgar, though.
Monica Dreadguard mixes Inspire from TGT (and the Discard synergies that were around at the time) with the Fel school, providing you an incentive to trash the card you just drew. If it's a card worth discarding, like Fist of Jaraxxus, even better!
Everyone let the mini-set madness... begin!!!! (obligatory title-drop)
I didn't realize until after I made it that Shadowball is just a better Cheap Shot, but Cheap Shot is was never exactly a good card or anything, so I don't mind powercreeping it, and I think the way Echo interacts with the Overkill justifies the design space.
Dungeoneer Casori is my main idea I'm chasing in this competition. It's a form of Burgle/Secret support, and it's also a method that Rogue can access some semi-reliable toolbox of options. An interesting note is that even if you play Casori in her stage 1 or 2 form, the Spellstones can still be upgraded by its regular condition.
This competition can be a bit of a strange, but I think there are several ways to make an interesting card:
Combine expansion-exclusive mechanics and themes with classes and evergreen keywords that didn't exist back then. How would a Portal spell from ONiK look in Death Knight? Is there an interesting idea that combines Rush and Spare Parts?
Expand the design space of expansion exclusive mechanics. You can even create complementary keywords, just like The Deadmines created Trade to complement Tradable (as in Blackwater Cutlass).
Combine mechanics from several expansions in the same year, in case you're designing a card for the last set of the year.
In terms of flavor, you can try something that differs just a little from the main expansion, like Nathria went from a whodunnit in Revendreth to a judicial drama in the Maw. You can also barely change the flavor (like Throne of the Tides) or change it a lot (like Onyxia's Lair), but I think the sweet spot lies in the middle.
I'll try to post my first ideas tomorrow, but I wanted to share these general advices first.
Definetely my favorite one from this Season as a Ultron fan and since I make over 6k tokens a month (because I completed Series 3) it would be a no-brainer for me to buy this as soon as possible. However the next season update was datamined to be Antman themed and some of the speculated Season 5 cards are one of the most interesting I've seen yet across all of the datamined ones. So I'm probably waiting for the next Season announcement before I get her.
Most notably because of Kang the Conqueror (5/0: On reveal look at what your opponent did and restart the turn without Kang) and the living Tribunal (at the end of the game split your total power evenly among all locations).
Hearthstone, for me. I've played 1000+ hours of Shadowverse and several hundred each of Krosmaga, Faeria, MTG Arena, and Elder Scrolls: Legends. I've tried Runescape Chronicles, Runeterra, Solforge, Mythgard, Infinity Wars, Eternal, and Duelyst.
I keep coming back to Hearthstone, though. It requires just the right amount of thought to be interesting yet playable while watching a show, and for that it is irreplaceable . . . much as I think Krosmaga is the best card game ever designed.
Super busy week at work again so I wasn't able to participate in the discussion here. All the more glad to see all my favorites in the finals though. Good luck everybody!
Breaking Down MARVEL SNAP's New Card Dazzler - Theorycraft Decks, Top Five Synergies, & Lore!
Meanwhile, my token shops seems to be bugged. Orka, M'Baku and Helacarrier rotates, and nothing else. It has been this way for couple days. No Shuri or Bast or anything that has actual value. Seems odd right before series drop.
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Congrats!
(I finally understood Nutty Buddy was a triple pun lol)
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Congrats to Me0203!
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (Hearthstone Riddles)
Noodlefists was a reference to its first iteration, Meat Wagon
I will venture a guess it is Howling Blast?
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (Hearthstone Riddles)
Faster than a speeding river of ice
More powerful* than a frost ray
Able to leap over decklists in a single bound
Look! It's -Card Name-!
*Slightly. Maybe.
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Thanks, y'all! I really didn't expect that, next to the likes of the other cards in the lineup. What a pleasant surprise.
May all of your buddies be nutty.
Mini-Set Madness - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
I made two ideas, to help illustrate the kind of thing that we're looking for (edit: only to be ninja'd by the other two :P):
They both are a mix of the new and the old, and their "home expansion" is easily discerned.
Mini-Set Madness - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Everyone let the mini-set madness... begin!!!! (obligatory title-drop)
I didn't realize until after I made it that Shadowball is just a better Cheap Shot, but Cheap Shot is was never exactly a good card or anything, so I don't mind powercreeping it, and I think the way Echo interacts with the Overkill justifies the design space.
Dungeoneer Casori is my main idea I'm chasing in this competition. It's a form of Burgle/Secret support, and it's also a method that Rogue can access some semi-reliable toolbox of options. An interesting note is that even if you play Casori in her stage 1 or 2 form, the Spellstones can still be upgraded by its regular condition.
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
It was definitely a very good card.
Mini-Set Madness - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
This competition can be a bit of a strange, but I think there are several ways to make an interesting card:
In terms of flavor, you can try something that differs just a little from the main expansion, like Nathria went from a whodunnit in Revendreth to a judicial drama in the Maw. You can also barely change the flavor (like Throne of the Tides) or change it a lot (like Onyxia's Lair), but I think the sweet spot lies in the middle.
I'll try to post my first ideas tomorrow, but I wanted to share these general advices first.
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Congrats to Me0203!
Mini-Set Madness - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Competition Theme: Mini-Set Madness
The sets may be miniature in size, but there's an enormous past for them to cover.
What would happen if Hearthstone's mini-sets covered more of its not-so-mini past? Nobudy and Wailor are both asking that question this week.
As always, we 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
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[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (Hearthstone Riddles)
Oh yay - I guessed one right!
Oh no - now I have to think of a suitable riddle!
(That was not the riddle. I'll be back later with one.)
Breaking Down MARVEL SNAP's New Card Dazzler - Theorycraft Decks, Top Five Synergies, & Lore!
Definetely my favorite one from this Season as a Ultron fan and since I make over 6k tokens a month (because I completed Series 3) it would be a no-brainer for me to buy this as soon as possible. However the next season update was datamined to be Antman themed and some of the speculated Season 5 cards are one of the most interesting I've seen yet across all of the datamined ones. So I'm probably waiting for the next Season announcement before I get her.
Most notably because of Kang the Conqueror (5/0: On reveal look at what your opponent did and restart the turn without Kang) and the living Tribunal (at the end of the game split your total power evenly among all locations).
Heroic Brawliseum Returns on February 1 With a New Hero Skin & Legendary Quest Reward
well for me it is guaranteed, my winrate at top 1000 legend is above 50%, but yeah can see how for lower rank players it would be daunting...
Breaking Down MARVEL SNAP's New Card Dazzler - Theorycraft Decks, Top Five Synergies, & Lore!
Breaking news? more like boring news... I will look at these decks in 4 months or so...
Monday Meta Report - Jan 23
Just posting the link for Leer's weekly meta report.
https://masteringruneterra.com/monday-lor-meta-report-jan-23/
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (Hearthstone Riddles)
That's right, you're next!
What is the most popular game among users?
Hearthstone, for me. I've played 1000+ hours of Shadowverse and several hundred each of Krosmaga, Faeria, MTG Arena, and Elder Scrolls: Legends. I've tried Runescape Chronicles, Runeterra, Solforge, Mythgard, Infinity Wars, Eternal, and Duelyst.
I keep coming back to Hearthstone, though. It requires just the right amount of thought to be interesting yet playable while watching a show, and for that it is irreplaceable . . . much as I think Krosmaga is the best card game ever designed.
Divine Shield Paladin - Wild Hearthstone Full Deck & Guide on the Wildest of Days
Hey thanks for the kind words! Glad to have made a friend like you through this site.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (Hearthstone Riddles)
Ah, Light's Sorrow then. A better fit for the joy line.
Divine Shield Paladin - Wild Hearthstone Full Deck & Guide on the Wildest of Days
Great as always, this site is better for having you around and experimenting in Wild!
Need Hearthstone Balance Changes? Blizzard Confirms They're Coming Soon
Warrior buff...another round?
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Super busy week at work again so I wasn't able to participate in the discussion here. All the more glad to see all my favorites in the finals though. Good luck everybody!
Keyword Katastrophe - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Good luck to the finalists!