Why do you craft them before opening? Want them golden? Otherwise, you are increasing the chance of getting legendaries you don't want from your packs.
I agree, the simplistic and flavourful nature of Hearthstone is very appealing. Every single card (almost) shares the same art style, meaning even if the card comes from an entirely different theme (say, Rastakhan's Rumble vs. Boomsday Project), the cards still look similar and don't feel out of place. Hearthstone has somehow made a foundation for their cards' art that wonderfully mixes with anything no matter what. On the other hand, if you were to look at MtG, most cards (like Casualties of War, Questing Beast, The Great Henge, Vraska Golgari Queen, Teferi Hero of Dominaria) have gorgeous art. But then you see some cards whose art doesn't feel fitting (like Cauldron Familiar, WotS Ajani's Pridemate, Duress) or downright horrifying (like Child of Night, Drill Bit, Nightmare's Thirst, Thought Distortion). Other CCGs may not have this problem, but my perspective for card art is limited to MtG and Hearthstone for the most part.
Rogue is my go-to class, so I'll probably craft Waxadred and Flik Skyshiv. I'll also maybe prioritize Kronx Dragonhoof and Frizz Kindleroost because of all the Galakronds we get for free and the sheer amount of dragons.
Neither of those, don't let the reference to Death mislead you, it's to do with the flavour of the card (coupled with a famous quote) rather than the mechanics.
As for any others, I'm actually not so sure. I love the idea of a Miracle/Tempo Rogue deck with Waxadred, but it doesn't seem like it would actuallybe very good in practice. Dragonqueen Alexstrasza seems really good and Highlander decks are quite strong even with just Zephrys the Great, but it feels like a card for a deck which I probably won't play.
Descent of Dragons is Hearthstone's 13th expansion and is set to release on December 10, 2019.
Drafting Pool
"Free" Arena Ticket
Players who have an active Arena run when expansion launches will have their current run retired and will receive an Arena Ticket as compensation (plus any reward for current number of wins for that run).
Play out your run to x-2 (x wins and max. 2 losses) if you want more rewards from your run, or just leave it at 0-0 if you dont want to bother playing.
Friendly Neighborhood Gladiator: if you do plan on leaving your run at 0-0, you might as well start two games and concede to two players, getting some positive karma :) You will get the identical rewards for 0-0 and 0-2 score.
FAQ
Q: When should I start my run to receive a free Arena Ticket for a retired run?
A: Ideally several hours before the expansion launch, arena entries are generally closed few hours prior.
Q: Where are my rewards for the retired run? I opened my arena rewards but didn't get any pack or gold/dust.
A: This is a known bug, arena rewards are actually awarded to you once you finish your last arena game, before you open up the reward boxes. When an arena reset happens, it gets even more confusing because this happens on log in; sometimes you have to restart the game.
People often see (1) pack in their inventory, don't think much about it, open it and then go collect arena rewards only to find out they didn't get anything. But the fact is, that (1) pack on log in was actually the one from the retired arena run. Same with gold/dust, it was already added to your account even before you opened the arena rewards. You didn't lose anything.
Looks pretty fun, but I am still very skeptical about Galakrond and Quest together in the same deck. Who knows? Maybe the board flood strategy from Galakrond may end up being better than a “regular” Quest Shaman build.
My gripe is that Quest Shaman usually wins with endless pressure to your life total via Lifedrinkers, Lackeys and maybe Cumulo Maximus. This deck does not really have any way to win outside of hoping your opponent does not have enough removals.
3. Veranus but only if it would prove to be useful in my dragon hunter
since i won't be opening many packs this expansion (around 26) i will craft any dragon related card from hunter and neutral that i won't get in my pack opening
Kronx Dragonhoof (Galakrond Shaman and Warrior, hopefully decent in Wild).
Additionally, i really wish to drop these cards with packs, but i'm uncertain about crafting them (i'd hate to spend resources on cards that end up being unplayable for my Wild purposes):
I think ppl really bad at reviewing cards. This is one of the best card warrior have this expansion.
2 mana cheaper is huge, because it will ruin any openning of agressive decks. Image the normal play of a CW. Pass turn 1. Aggro deck . Play a 2/1. CW armor up turn 2. Aggro deck play a 3/2. CW play this one turn 3 and both dead.lol
Like supercollider, this card is also an exellent anti midrange tool. 1use is enough, because it is only cost you 3 mana
Both Ritual Axe and Awaken are exellent control warrior tools. I have no idea why ppl think Galakrond is for aggro only.
Ramming speed is seriously underestimated by ppl again, just like when they introduced Super Collider. The thing is it is 2 mana cheaper is huge. If you have this spell on turn 3 any aggro sure fail, if it is not already. Any midrange dragon will stall just by a 3 mana card.7 mana Galakrond shaman summon 2 8/8. You laugh and kill both of them spending only 3 mana, and even without taking face damage.
I like combo decks and I’ll give this a try. MarkMkz already got Ra to work but I will still try this one to see if it is easier to pull off. Good deck to try at Rank 5
Your DoD Insta-crafts
Probably a couple more but Kronx and Alexstraza are on the top of my list.
They are basicly must have‘s for Highlander and Galakrond deck
Your DoD Insta-crafts
Why do you craft them before opening? Want them golden? Otherwise, you are increasing the chance of getting legendaries you don't want from your packs.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Right class, wrong card
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I agree, the simplistic and flavourful nature of Hearthstone is very appealing. Every single card (almost) shares the same art style, meaning even if the card comes from an entirely different theme (say, Rastakhan's Rumble vs. Boomsday Project), the cards still look similar and don't feel out of place. Hearthstone has somehow made a foundation for their cards' art that wonderfully mixes with anything no matter what. On the other hand, if you were to look at MtG, most cards (like Casualties of War, Questing Beast, The Great Henge, Vraska Golgari Queen, Teferi Hero of Dominaria) have gorgeous art. But then you see some cards whose art doesn't feel fitting (like Cauldron Familiar, WotS Ajani's Pridemate, Duress) or downright horrifying (like Child of Night, Drill Bit, Nightmare's Thirst, Thought Distortion). Other CCGs may not have this problem, but my perspective for card art is limited to MtG and Hearthstone for the most part.
Your DoD Insta-crafts
Rogue is my go-to class, so I'll probably craft Waxadred and Flik Skyshiv. I'll also maybe prioritize Kronx Dragonhoof and Frizz Kindleroost because of all the Galakronds we get for free and the sheer amount of dragons.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Is it Uther of the Ebon Blade?
They say Death will ride me, - Deathlord Nazgrim is one of the potential Horsemen and his voiceline is "Death was merely a setback"
But yet I help you recover, - The weapon Grave Vengeance heals you, and you also get 5 armour when played
Check me out and see,
A brand new game to discover. - Knight of the Ebon Legion is a card from MtG, but this feels like a stretch.
Your DoD Insta-crafts
Probably gonna get Veranus as well as Waxadred and Flik Skyshiv.
Hoping to open some good Mage Stuff and either Alex or Frizz so I can justify crafting the rest of Highlander Mage (or Tempo Mage)
Gonna also get Warlock if I don't open them in my initial pack drop.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Neither of those, don't let the reference to Death mislead you, it's to do with the flavour of the card (coupled with a famous quote) rather than the mechanics.
Your DoD Insta-crafts
Both Frizz Kindleroost and Kronx Dragonhoof seem like the must-haves for this set for Dragon decks or Galakrond decks respectively.
As for any others, I'm actually not so sure. I love the idea of a Miracle/Tempo Rogue deck with Waxadred, but it doesn't seem like it would actuallybe very good in practice. Dragonqueen Alexstrasza seems really good and Highlander decks are quite strong even with just Zephrys the Great, but it feels like a card for a deck which I probably won't play.
Can open DoD packs now in Fireside Gathering (share results!)
Averaging a legendary per 18,5 packs is not the best outcome? Greedy greedy :D
[PSA: Free Arena Ticket] Descent of Dragons Launch
Descent of Dragons is Hearthstone's 13th expansion and is set to release on December 10, 2019.
Drafting Pool
"Free" Arena Ticket
Players who have an active Arena run when expansion launches will have their current run retired and will receive an Arena Ticket as compensation (plus any reward for current number of wins for that run).
Friendly Neighborhood Gladiator: if you do plan on leaving your run at 0-0, you might as well start two games and concede to two players, getting some positive karma :) You will get the identical rewards for 0-0 and 0-2 score.
Q: When should I start my run to receive a free Arena Ticket for a retired run?
A: Ideally several hours before the expansion launch, arena entries are generally closed few hours prior.
Q: Do Arena Tickets stack?
A: Yes. (proof)
Q: Do Arena Tickets expire?
A: No.
Q: Where are my rewards for the retired run? I opened my arena rewards but didn't get any pack or gold/dust.
A: This is a known bug, arena rewards are actually awarded to you once you finish your last arena game, before you open up the reward boxes. When an arena reset happens, it gets even more confusing because this happens on log in; sometimes you have to restart the game.
People often see (1) pack in their inventory, don't think much about it, open it and then go collect arena rewards only to find out they didn't get anything. But the fact is, that (1) pack on log in was actually the one from the retired arena run. Same with gold/dust, it was already added to your account even before you opened the arena rewards. You didn't lose anything.
Out of Cards Reviews - Descent of Dragons Final Reveal #3
Yeah, the 1 damage to your hero might actually push this card to be very playable, since warlock has many synergies with damaging himself.
[Day 1] DoD - Quest to Unleash the Tempest
Looks pretty fun, but I am still very skeptical about Galakrond and Quest together in the same deck. Who knows? Maybe the board flood strategy from Galakrond may end up being better than a “regular” Quest Shaman build.
My gripe is that Quest Shaman usually wins with endless pressure to your life total via Lifedrinkers, Lackeys and maybe Cumulo Maximus. This deck does not really have any way to win outside of hoping your opponent does not have enough removals.
Your DoD Insta-crafts
1. definitly Frizz Kindleroost
2. Stormhammer if i don't get it in my packs
3. Veranus but only if it would prove to be useful in my dragon hunter
since i won't be opening many packs this expansion (around 26) i will craft any dragon related card from hunter and neutral that i won't get in my pack opening
Your DoD Insta-crafts
Waxadred - Dragon-Rogue ftw!
Dragonqueen Alexstrasza - Highlander-Decks are my fav archetype. And since it's neutral, you can do whatever you want with it
Kronx Dragonhoof - seems to be the must-have Legendary of this set
Murozond the Infinite - because it's a Dragon in Priest. 'nuff said.
As far as epics go, definitely Fate Weaver. The Effect is very strong and, again, it's a Dragon in Priest
Your DoD Insta-crafts
So, do you have any Insta-crafts for DoD?
Any cards you are going to craft for sure, before or right after pack opening?
Cards that come on the very top of your wishlist?
These are the cards i am surely going to craft (BEFORE opening, since i am sure i want them anyway) and their main purpose:
Additionally, i really wish to drop these cards with packs, but i'm uncertain about crafting them (i'd hate to spend resources on cards that end up being unplayable for my Wild purposes):
Out of Cards Reviews - Descent of Dragons Final Reveal #3
OHHH Come on! Pirate Warrior is comming again!
New Warrior Spell - Ramming Speed
I think ppl really bad at reviewing cards. This is one of the best card warrior have this expansion.
2 mana cheaper is huge, because it will ruin any openning of agressive decks. Image the normal play of a CW. Pass turn 1. Aggro deck . Play a 2/1. CW armor up turn 2. Aggro deck play a 3/2. CW play this one turn 3 and both dead.lol
Like supercollider, this card is also an exellent anti midrange tool. 1use is enough, because it is only cost you 3 mana
Out of Cards Reviews - Descent of Dragons Final Reveal #3
Both Ritual Axe and Awaken are exellent control warrior tools. I have no idea why ppl think Galakrond is for aggro only.
Ramming speed is seriously underestimated by ppl again, just like when they introduced Super Collider. The thing is it is 2 mana cheaper is huge. If you have this spell on turn 3 any aggro sure fail, if it is not already. Any midrange dragon will stall just by a 3 mana card.7 mana Galakrond shaman summon 2 8/8. You laugh and kill both of them spending only 3 mana, and even without taking face damage.
New Combo(?)
I like combo decks and I’ll give this a try. MarkMkz already got Ra to work but I will still try this one to see if it is easier to pull off. Good deck to try at Rank 5
New Neutral Minion - Camouflaged Dirigible
Seems like a great combo enabler..... for Megatron?
New Neutral Minion - Gyrocopter
Compared to Siamat... wow, this sucks.
New Neutral Minion - Evasive Wyrm
I doubt this will be played much in standard. Arena sure, but the Elusive part seems wasted on a Rush minion.
New Neutral Minion - Shield of Galakrond
Chillwind Yeti stats, with an invoke and 1 more mana. Decent, I'd say.
New Neutral Minion - Big Ol' Whelp
I miss my Azure Drake and they give us this instead?