They have nothing to loose by adding milestones for expansion launch and everything to win, also, there are other importants dates like nerfs, buffs and wild cards coming to standard. But hey, sometimes pride is bigger than logic.
Three months should always be remembered by Hearthstone players - the months expansions launch! Those are always April, August, and December. Every 4 months = an expansion.
I love the "lASOIA!@#!$FGDASGB!#&^SDG!)*$" aspect :D
Cool animation, too bad i don't know what happen on which date that makes the popularity fluctuates like that.. maybe a little note in the video to show what event happen on a specific date (like nerf) would make it easier to read.
Knife "drinks" blood, magic is an art, and he gives you a card. Though I'm surprised it wasn't Cult Master since that also seems to fit the riddle very nicely, so if I'm right since that would be 2-wins-in-a-row for me PopeNeia you can have my turn.
You got it! PopeNeia is next.
Was that a mistake? I was not the one who got it correct
See my comment on the correct guess - I had the riddle before so rather than go twice in a row i'm giving you my go since I thought your answer fit the riddle too.
Knife "drinks" blood, magic is an art, and he gives you a card. Though I'm surprised it wasn't Cult Master since that also seems to fit the riddle very nicely, so if I'm right since that would be 2-wins-in-a-row for me PopeNeia you can have my turn.
You got it! PopeNeia is next.
Was that a mistake? I was not the one who got it correct
Ehhh they weren't too bad. There have certainly been times in the part where hunter was crazy good to the point where it felt wrong, but the start of last year didn't feel like that, at least to me. Could be a case of Hunter being more overpowered before then so any big advantage they had early last year didn't seem to be a big deal.
Knife "drinks" blood, magic is an art, and he gives you a card. Though I'm surprised it wasn't Cult Master since that also seems to fit the riddle very nicely, so if I'm right since that would be 2-wins-in-a-row for me PopeNeia you can have my turn.
1. I've felt like Warlock has been floundering for an identity all year (including DoD) - zoolock variants have been around, but beyond that not really anything to speak of. It's somewhat edifying to see that my experience wasn't unique. I really enjoyed Demonlock (post-Cubelock-ending-nerfs) so would be nice to see that make a reappearance sometime in 2020.
2. If you had no idea when expansions were launched, the mad scrambles would be a dead giveaway. It's pretty funny to see in this format: going along, going along, not much change, going alASOIA!@#!$FGDASGB!#&^SDG!)*$, not much change, going along....
Great vid! Would be nice to see some milestones like expansion releases, nerfs and other events on the timeline, I had to dig in my brain a lot to figure out what is what:)
EDIT: Or I should have read the article before watching the video, smh
Short memory? Secret Hunter was pretty op at the beginning of the year. Spellstone got a much needed nerf. After that, i'll agree that they haven't been oppressive to play against.
Knife "drinks" blood, magic is an art, and he gives you a card. Though I'm surprised it wasn't Cult Master since that also seems to fit the riddle very nicely, so if I'm right since that would be 2-wins-in-a-row for me PopeNeia you can have my turn.
To solve this, you need to figure out what a knife or a dagger metaphorically eats. Also think about the "art". Those two parts lead you to the name of the card.
I'd definitely like to see some more mill cards added to the game, but nothing to make it really shine as an archetype again.
A couple of cards could help punish players that have their hand constantly full, which can change up strategies for the better. It would be really interesting to see Hearthstone implement something like that in the upcoming 35 card mini-set with the Descent of Dragons adventure. It wouldn't have enough of an impact to be super meta-changing, but it at least makes people think and would be a cool tool in the overall arsenal.
For practical purposes, mill is incredibly difficult to balance. In most CCGs, it's either trash or broken. That's probably why it's rarely implemented in standard anymore.
I was pretty disappointed when Coldlight Oracle got HOFed even though I don't think I've played a mill deck in HS ever. I think having alternate win conditions and counters to combo strategies (like overdrawing key combo pieces) is important to the game's overall health. For example, I don't think control warrior would've been as dominant over the past year if milling had been a viable strategy in standard.
The more viable strategies there are, the less likely it is a single strategy will become meta-game warping.
I guess i have an unpopular opinion about mill decks :) - because the time they we're in standard (i only play standard) i realy liked them. Sure it can be frustrating to play against but so we're lots of other decks.
I always kinda liked mill type decks but i guess i'm one of the few players who enjoyed playing them.
I personaly would say from the list of decks you've listed your best 2 bets would be
Zoolock or Maly-Druid. I would prefer the Zoolock - the Invoke Cards will always give you board - try to put on pressure by building a good board on almost every turn. Do not attack the first few turns because of the Quest. The longer you can stall the quest the better. Build a board, buff up your minions and SMORC :)
Same goes for the Maly Druid. Stall the quest, fight for board and finish him with the OTK.
The Combo Priest only works if you have all the OTK Pieces at the right moment : Divine Spirit & Inner Fire to set up a OTK with a minion.
MTG Arena - Theros: Beyond Death Card Spoilers January 1
Oh my mistake, I forgot the wondrous part! lol
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
They have nothing to loose by adding milestones for expansion launch and everything to win, also, there are other importants dates like nerfs, buffs and wild cards coming to standard. But hey, sometimes pride is bigger than logic.
Here's some art, make a card! [Legacy Game]
"One warlock's discard is another kobold's shiny"
Next up, a Descent of Dragons card.
MTG Arena - Theros: Beyond Death Card Spoilers January 1
A WONDROUS fishing rod!
MTG Arena - Theros: Beyond Death Card Spoilers January 1
Am I the only one who sees Dalakos crafting a fishing rod in his artwork?
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
Three months should always be remembered by Hearthstone players - the months expansions launch! Those are always April, August, and December. Every 4 months = an expansion.
I love the "lASOIA!@#!$FGDASGB!#&^SDG!)*$" aspect :D
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
Cool animation, too bad i don't know what happen on which date that makes the popularity fluctuates like that.. maybe a little note in the video to show what event happen on a specific date (like nerf) would make it easier to read.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
See my comment on the correct guess - I had the riddle before so rather than go twice in a row i'm giving you my go since I thought your answer fit the riddle too.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Was that a mistake? I was not the one who got it correct
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
Ehhh they weren't too bad. There have certainly been times in the part where hunter was crazy good to the point where it felt wrong, but the start of last year didn't feel like that, at least to me. Could be a case of Hunter being more overpowered before then so any big advantage they had early last year didn't seem to be a big deal.
Bias is a funny thing.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
You got it! PopeNeia is next.
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
My 2 observations:
1. I've felt like Warlock has been floundering for an identity all year (including DoD) - zoolock variants have been around, but beyond that not really anything to speak of. It's somewhat edifying to see that my experience wasn't unique. I really enjoyed Demonlock (post-Cubelock-ending-nerfs) so would be nice to see that make a reappearance sometime in 2020.
2. If you had no idea when expansions were launched, the mad scrambles would be a dead giveaway. It's pretty funny to see in this format: going along, going along, not much change, going alASOIA!@#!$FGDASGB!#&^SDG!)*$, not much change, going along....
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
Great vid! Would be nice to see some milestones like expansion releases, nerfs and other events on the timeline, I had to dig in my brain a lot to figure out what is what:)
EDIT: Or I should have read the article before watching the video, smh
Hearthstone's Most Popular Classes in 2019 - Are We Even Surprised?
Short memory? Secret Hunter was pretty op at the beginning of the year. Spellstone got a much needed nerf. After that, i'll agree that they haven't been oppressive to play against.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Bloodmage Thalnos?
Knife "drinks" blood, magic is an art, and he gives you a card. Though I'm surprised it wasn't Cult Master since that also seems to fit the riddle very nicely, so if I'm right since that would be 2-wins-in-a-row for me PopeNeia you can have my turn.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
No, sorry.
To solve this, you need to figure out what a knife or a dagger metaphorically eats. Also think about the "art". Those two parts lead you to the name of the card.
Should milling be a genuine supported strategy in standard Hearthstone?
I'd definitely like to see some more mill cards added to the game, but nothing to make it really shine as an archetype again.
A couple of cards could help punish players that have their hand constantly full, which can change up strategies for the better. It would be really interesting to see Hearthstone implement something like that in the upcoming 35 card mini-set with the Descent of Dragons adventure. It wouldn't have enough of an impact to be super meta-changing, but it at least makes people think and would be a cool tool in the overall arsenal.
Should milling be a genuine supported strategy in standard Hearthstone?
For practical purposes, mill is incredibly difficult to balance. In most CCGs, it's either trash or broken. That's probably why it's rarely implemented in standard anymore.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Well, then I guess it has to be Cult Master?
It was my initial guess, but then I started wandering along the Blade of C’thun path...
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
If you strive
To master my art
You gotta feed my knife
For your efforts, I'll give you a card
Should milling be a genuine supported strategy in standard Hearthstone?
I was pretty disappointed when Coldlight Oracle got HOFed even though I don't think I've played a mill deck in HS ever. I think having alternate win conditions and counters to combo strategies (like overdrawing key combo pieces) is important to the game's overall health. For example, I don't think control warrior would've been as dominant over the past year if milling had been a viable strategy in standard.
The more viable strategies there are, the less likely it is a single strategy will become meta-game warping.
The 2019 Hearthstone Year in Review
Excellent and very comprehensive article, thank you!
Should milling be a genuine supported strategy in standard Hearthstone?
The main problem is, that milling decks are uninteractive and unfun to play against. So no, do not ruin the game for many to satisfy a few.
BTW, without Vanish the Mill Rougue would be screwed, so it would not work in Standard anymore.
Should milling be a genuine supported strategy in standard Hearthstone?
I guess i have an unpopular opinion about mill decks :) - because the time they we're in standard (i only play standard) i realy liked them. Sure it can be frustrating to play against but so we're lots of other decks.
I always kinda liked mill type decks but i guess i'm one of the few players who enjoyed playing them.
How to beat Quest Priest
I personaly would say from the list of decks you've listed your best 2 bets would be
Zoolock or Maly-Druid. I would prefer the Zoolock - the Invoke Cards will always give you board - try to put on pressure by building a good board on almost every turn. Do not attack the first few turns because of the Quest. The longer you can stall the quest the better. Build a board, buff up your minions and SMORC :)
Same goes for the Maly Druid. Stall the quest, fight for board and finish him with the OTK.
The Combo Priest only works if you have all the OTK Pieces at the right moment : Divine Spirit & Inner Fire to set up a OTK with a minion.