If this becomes a global thing, Blizzard will without a doubt put up a blog post about it when either the new shop goes live, or when they activate the currency.
I guess the true question is; are these currencies going to entirely replace gold? Are packs the only way to spend Arcane Orbs, and, if they are, does this mean F2P will be now permanently relegated to Ranked, Casual, Battlegrounds and Brawl, excluding both Arena and new Adventures? To put it more bluntly; are Arcane Orbs a way of helping HS's economy or a way to tilt it even more towards the typical freemium mobile market?
Would love to have more clarity on this stuff, but I guess we will have to wait a while for it. Either way, great job on the coverage
Edit: And yes, there's also the possibility that this is Activision's way of gearing up for loot-boxes ban and specific countries' laws
It's nice to see this tech finally being introduced in the game even though freeze mage is not a thing for now and even if it was it would be too nich to see play.
nice for clearing but since it's random it is a bit worse in the arena this will be great I don't expect him to be seen in standard too much though although I could be horribly wrong
Mini Luna's, but for dragon decks. I don't know, we'll need to see it in action to be sure. It will most likely at some point be super broken, but maybe something else will beat it quickly. Definitely not bad, that's for sure.
You don't want cards that rely on your opponents hand size. Even if you were playing some sort of mill deck it wouldn't see play since it only has 3 health.
New Neutral Minion - Fire Hawk
it's good vs decks like handlock, if it can survive. which mostly it can't so ... pretty bad card. fun artwork tho
New Hearthstone Currencies Coming to China - Arcane Orbs & Runestones
If this becomes a global thing, Blizzard will without a doubt put up a blog post about it when either the new shop goes live, or when they activate the currency.
New Neutral Minion - Fire Hawk
i like the new mechanic, and think it could be a surprise in next months
New Neutral Minion - Tasty Flyfish
cute card, decent overall, will see some play, 4/5
New Neutral Minion - Grizzled Wizard
I love clunky cards and this is clunky af. will see play in my troll deck for sure
New Warrior Minion - Skybarge
Pirate Warrior on Wild will love this, since it's a more solid Ship's Cannon.
New Hearthstone Currencies Coming to China - Arcane Orbs & Runestones
I guess the true question is; are these currencies going to entirely replace gold? Are packs the only way to spend Arcane Orbs, and, if they are, does this mean F2P will be now permanently relegated to Ranked, Casual, Battlegrounds and Brawl, excluding both Arena and new Adventures? To put it more bluntly; are Arcane Orbs a way of helping HS's economy or a way to tilt it even more towards the typical freemium mobile market?
Would love to have more clarity on this stuff, but I guess we will have to wait a while for it. Either way, great job on the coverage
Edit: And yes, there's also the possibility that this is Activision's way of gearing up for loot-boxes ban and specific countries' laws
New Neutral Minion - Evasive Chimaera
wow. now this card is FUN. poisonous that can't be removed except by killing it. insane
New Rogue Minion - Umbral Skulker
Very strong card in Galakrond Rogue. This might result in a Galakrond Miracle Rogue, or the coins can just be used as combo enabler.
New Neutral Minion - Blazing Battlemage
insane arena card, pretty bad anywhere else..rip
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Actually, Mecha'thun Priest used it, although the Combo with it was unaffected by the change so you're probably right..
New Neutral Minion - Living Dragonbreath
It's nice to see this tech finally being introduced in the game even though freeze mage is not a thing for now and even if it was it would be too nich to see play.
New Hearthstone Currencies Coming to China - Arcane Orbs & Runestones
Hope for a much needed currency redo.. Make the game more accessible.. Maybe..
New Warrior Minion - Sky Raider
Rng is bad on pirates, not alot of good ones. Pretty bad card overall..3/5
New Neutral Minion - Hoard Pillager
This will want you to use big weapons. And warrior/rogue has alot of good weapons. It will see play for sure. Mostly in wild.
New Priest Spell - Grave Rune
Zerek, Master Cloner like this. Also seems scary into Big Priest on Wild.
New Neutral Minion - Twin Tyrant
nice for clearing but since it's random it is a bit worse in the arena this will be great I don't expect him to be seen in standard too much though although I could be horribly wrong
New Druid Minion - Shrubadier
bland card with few utility, treant deck is mehhhhhhhh, idk...
New Mage Spell - Rolling Fireball
Nice new mechanic but probably good only for Arena.
New Druid Spell - Aeroponics
Ok maybe treant meta is a thing. I'm sorry i said it won't be. Insane card. 5/5
New Neutral Minion - Goboglide Tech
Decent card for mech decks that don't overly rely on magnetizing your mechs.
New Neutral Minion - Frizz Kindleroost
Mini Luna's, but for dragon decks. I don't know, we'll need to see it in action to be sure. It will most likely at some point be super broken, but maybe something else will beat it quickly. Definitely not bad, that's for sure.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
Nice Synergy with Necrium Blade. This card might result in some weird infinite deck that summons lots of Waxadreds each turn.
New Neutral Minion - Fire Hawk
You don't want cards that rely on your opponents hand size. Even if you were playing some sort of mill deck it wouldn't see play since it only has 3 health.
New Paladin Minion - Lightforged Zealot
Deck requirements is pretty heavy considering both the reward and the baseline stats of the minion itself.