That just makes it all the more mystifying why they worded the card itself that way. But this certainly clarifies how the card interacts with copy effects and deathrattle triggers.
As a digital card game HS has always been able to choose wording to be a little more thematic than precise (Doomerang was a great example of this). I personally quite like this approach because unlike physical card games, there is a given way it will work that is not open for interpretation (i.e. what the code thinks it does), so it only takes a little bit of testing to find an answer when the wording is ambiguous.
In the case of Waxadred, the theme is that he melts into a massive candle when he dies, which is then brought back to life (resummoned) when drawn. The wording portrays this theme succinctly, but in practice the card follows more conventional HS mechanics.
Why can't they just stay consistent with the way they write the text.
Why switch "if you're holding a Dragon" to AFTER the effect now?
Love your work, Blizzard... 🙄
It just works how the text describes. If you are not holding a dragon it just gives +1/+2 to a minion. If there is a dragon in your hand it also gives divine shield.
so we're going back to face Hunter or what? I don't hate it, but I thought we moved past the time when all Hunter was doing was press the button and hit face
New Mage Minion - Malygos, Aspect of Magic
Yeah, I would like to see all aspects at earlier stats but they didn't want it seems.
Deathwing, Nozdormu and Ysera have same stats with Classic tho. Let's wait for Alexstrasza.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
As a digital card game HS has always been able to choose wording to be a little more thematic than precise (Doomerang was a great example of this). I personally quite like this approach because unlike physical card games, there is a given way it will work that is not open for interpretation (i.e. what the code thinks it does), so it only takes a little bit of testing to find an answer when the wording is ambiguous.
In the case of Waxadred, the theme is that he melts into a massive candle when he dies, which is then brought back to life (resummoned) when drawn. The wording portrays this theme succinctly, but in practice the card follows more conventional HS mechanics.
Nozdormu the Timeless
and we thought Murloc Pally was bad....Jesus...
Nozdormu the Timeless
will be gone by the time this is out.
Sand Breath
I mean, it's good, but how does it fit into Dragon Paladin`?
Azure Explorer
We keep getting these +2 spell damage minions, but so far noone has been able to make any use out of them
The Descent of Dragons Announcement Trailer Features 3 More Cards!
Finally Nozdormu has a good effect,
Now its Illidan Stormrage's turn Blizzard !
Make a Legion themed expansion (or a year) and give some love to Illidan Stormrage !!!
New Paladin Minion - Nozdormu the Timeless
Finally Nozdormu has a good effect,
Now its Illidan Stormrage's turn Blizzard !
Make a Legion themed expansion (or a year) and give some love to Illidan Stormrage !!!
New Mage Minion - Malygos, Aspect of Magic
I feel like the statline is a bit poopy. A 2/8 doesn't really trade into anything
Malygos, Aspect of Magic
that's cool, given that Basic Mage spell are the most powerful overall anyways. I wonder if Tome of Intellect is included.
Dragon Highlander looks to be a thing
New Paladin Spell - Sand Breath
It just works how the text describes. If you are not holding a dragon it just gives +1/+2 to a minion. If there is a dragon in your hand it also gives divine shield.
Sorry but there is no inconsistency here.
New Hunter Spell - Corrosive Breath
my god, cobra Shot really hasn't aged well.
Considering the lack of olid turn 2 removal in Hunter I could even see this included in non-Dragon decks
New Hunter Minion - Primordial Explorer
looks cool, although I'm not sure how valuable discovering dragons is without the class discovery bonus.
New Mage Spell - Learn Draconic
It works like quests ok but I really wonder that can we play them together;
I mean playing a quest and sidequest card at the same time. I really wonder that's possible or not.
New Hunter Spell - Toxic Reinforcements
so we're going back to face Hunter or what? I don't hate it, but I thought we moved past the time when all Hunter was doing was press the button and hit face
Descent of Dragons
The question is; Can we play normal quests and sidequests at the same time ?
Are there any info about that?
Descent of Dragons
This expansion will be awesome! I love Dragons and so far the cards seem pretty good!
Dragonblight Cultist
except if the imps die you're left with a 1/1 making it incredibly easy to trade into.
New Rogue Spell - Dragon's Hoard
Very good! Thief Rogue has seen lot of support the last expansion and i'm happy that they will print cards to support it even further!
New Warrior Minion - Deathwing, Mad Aspect
Love it - Dragon Warrior comback incoming :)
New Mage Minion - Azure Explorer
Seems pretty good - and i love the art!
So looking forward to play Dragon Mage :)
New Neutral Minion - Twin Tyrant
Decent card for Standard but as mentioned above bonkers in Arena!
New Druid Spell - Breath of Dreams
Thought so too - this is a good card
Sathrovarr
Great effect but at 9 mana, you rely on a big dude to stick... not gonna happen.
Probably something, highlanders can work with but still
New Hunter Minion - Dwarven Sharpshooter
Pretty good - 1 drops with 1/3 stat line have alway been good so far!