"resummon" because you always have to summon it at least once, before having the effect at hand.
And indeed, if that's the case, DR Rogue just got a nice new toy, not just Myracle.
But probably still insufficient to make it safe from Aggro. The archetype stays in check.
If it just summoned a new copy, why wouldn't they use the word "summons" instead? Dreadsteed doesn't use "resummon", it just "summons a dreadsteed". Likewise, resurrect effect use "summon a minion that died this game" even though these minions have all already been summoned at least once before.
If you ask me the different wording implies a different mechanic at play here.
Waxadred's Candle reads: Casts when drawn. Summon Waxadred.
To me it sounds like it will summon a Waxadred regardless of what has happened before or whether Waxadred is still alive or not.
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.
I doubt going all-in on copying Waxadred or triggering its deathrattle is the most effective way to use the card but it sure looks like fun.
Oh hey it's Inspire. I really wish they'd keep using the keywords they've created (e.g. "Inspire" vs. "After you use your hero power...; "Echo" vs. "Repeatable this turn."; "Recruit" vs. "Summon from your deck."; etc.). Otherwise, why bother making the keyword in the first place?
Didn't they explain it to make the game more accessible to general casual players? So they don't have to remember many keywords and gave up in the process
Well Inspire and Echo (especially this one) are kinda obvious and easy to understand in my opinion. Recruit may be confused with "summon from hand" instead of "summon from deck", but the other two should be reused (see SN1P-SN4P for example)
Yeah, they can't decide to use echo for Sn1p-Sn4p anyways because there was no room to explain echo for that card. They can "always" break their own rules. That was easier to use keywords for every expansions tho. It is just stupid.
"resummon" because you always have to summon it at least once, before having the effect at hand.
And indeed, if that's the case, DR Rogue just got a nice new toy, not just Myracle.
But probably still insufficient to make it safe from Aggro. The archetype stays in check.
If it just summoned a new copy, why wouldn't they use the word "summons" instead? Dreadsteed doesn't use "resummon", it just "summons a dreadsteed". Likewise, resurrect effect use "summon a minion that died this game" even though these minions have all already been summoned at least once before.
If you ask me the different wording implies a different mechanic at play here.
"resummon" because you always have to summon it at least once, before having the effect at hand.
And indeed, if that's the case, DR Rogue just got a nice new toy, not just Myracle.
But probably still insufficient to make it safe from Aggro. The archetype stays in check.
If it just summoned a new copy, why wouldn't they use the word "summons" instead? Dreadsteed doesn't use "resummon", it just "summons a dreadsteed". Likewise, resurrect effects use "summon a minion that died this game" even though these minions have all already been summoned at least once before.
If you ask me the different wording implies a different mechanic at play here.
Edit: to be clear, I don't think they changed the wording just so the candles would fizzle if (somehow) drawn before Waxadred dies (which wouldn't be the case if it just said "summon a Waxadred"). That seems like such an unlikely, fringe scenario to begin with that it wouldn't be a balance issue. If anything, that sort of wackiness seems to be encouraged in hearthstone. Like I said, I think the wording implies a different mechanic.
Good card but i wonder how it will interact with Necrium Vial.
Necrium Vial will shuffle two Candles in your deck and, if you draw them while Waxadred is still alive, they won't do anything.
Just like when you shuffle more than three Candles with The Darkness and your opponent draws them when it's already awakened.
That depends on how exactly the card works. If it is like Lucentbark and leaves behind a dormant version of itself, then yes, you would be correct. Considering it doesn't mention the phrase "go dormant", I'd assume you can actually multiply Waxadred with Necrium Vial
If the card summons a brand new copy when the candle is drawn, rather than Waxadred going dormant on death and reviving, then the card could be a lot of fun with copy effects like faceless manipulator as well. However, to me the word "resummon" suggests that Waxadred goes dormant, which would make these sorts of shenanigans a bit less enticing.
1 mana 1/3 is a busted statline and this card has a must-remove effect. The chance of this sticking to the board for one turn is much higher than the older sniper guy surviving into turn three, not to mention the fact that this naturally curves into a heropower on turn two rather than floating mana on turn three. It's easier to fit this in alongside a hero power as well.
This card is going to be in pretty much every viable hunter deck.
we had a 2 mana 2/3 that had the same effect this card powercreep that card but that card never saw any play and hunter was all about the face back then.. looks good.
and that card was an epic, this is a common. That means it is easier to test than the old one. :)
And you know.. this is the aspect that annoys me the most in HS you can't test cool stuff (back then "control hunter") cause you need to invest so much dust into it.. back then if you wanted to start to test that card you had to pay 800 dust.. ye.. feels bad..
I don't think this card is about testing.. you 100% drop it into your highlander hunter anyway and there are some other cards that care about hero powering so maybe that's a thing?
Sure, it will be a must-have card for Highlander probably but I was about other archetypes ehm-Control Hunter-ehm. :D
Maybe we can work to make that sidequest Hunter viable and this is a cool common 1 drop which is not epic. :D
I know this time is different since Breath of Dreams is the card you play and not the one you draw, but if it will happens I won't be surprised
Remember Ferocious Howl ? If you are holding 5 cards + Ferocious Howl (it means you have 6 cards in your hand) and use it, it draws first then gives you 6 armor.
I'm %100 sure of that you'll gain an empty mana crystal with Breath of Dreams if you don't have a dragon but draw with it.
Good card but i wonder how it will interact with Necrium Vial.
Necrium Vial will shuffle two Candles in your deck and, if you draw them while Waxadred is still alive, they won't do anything.
Just like when you shuffle more than three Candles with The Darkness and your opponent draws them when it's already awakened.
That depends on how exactly the card works. If it is like Lucentbark and leaves behind a dormant version of itself, then yes, you would be correct. Considering it doesn't mention the phrase "go dormant", I'd assume you can actually multiply Waxadred with Necrium Vial
This card seems really good in general, but god tier arena card for sure.
It will be great to get from your discover effects but I’m not sure about actually running it in the deck. If there are not enough dragons in the set, this one will definitely pop in as filler for the Dragon tag.
FYI every time you Invoke Galakrond, you summon 2 1/1 imps. So this card is basically Landscaping, but with the chance of buffing your ither minions as well.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
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.
I doubt going all-in on copying Waxadred or triggering its deathrattle is the most effective way to use the card but it sure looks like fun.
New Hunter Spell - Corrosive Breath
Dragon Hunter Support - wohooo !!
Good card!
New Mage Minion - Malygos, Aspect of Magic
+ Flamestrike that deals 8 damage to all minions
1-cost Frost Nova
you can see them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=368&v=sPrDhZq2BKM
New Paladin Minion - Nozdormu the Timeless
Wow - this seems good but could also backfire pretty hard!
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
Wow, i think this is very good - almost every Rogue will play this! very strong!
New Hunter Minion - Dragonbane
That looks like a decent legendary! Good card
BlizzCon Virtual Ticket Legendary Card Revealed - Sathrovarr
Its neutral
New Hunter Minion - Dragonbane
Yeah, they can't decide to use echo for Sn1p-Sn4p anyways because there was no room to explain echo for that card. They can "always" break their own rules. That was easier to use keywords for every expansions tho. It is just stupid.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
The best place to check the wording is on the candle token (which can be found by clicking on Waxadred here: https://playhearthstone.com/en-gb/cards).
Waxadred's Candle reads: Casts when drawn. Summon Waxadred.
To me it sounds like it will summon a Waxadred regardless of what has happened before or whether Waxadred is still alive or not.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
If it just summoned a new copy, why wouldn't they use the word "summons" instead? Dreadsteed doesn't use "resummon", it just "summons a dreadsteed". Likewise, resurrect effects use "summon a minion that died this game" even though these minions have all already been summoned at least once before.
If you ask me the different wording implies a different mechanic at play here.
Edit: to be clear, I don't think they changed the wording just so the candles would fizzle if (somehow) drawn before Waxadred dies (which wouldn't be the case if it just said "summon a Waxadred"). That seems like such an unlikely, fringe scenario to begin with that it wouldn't be a balance issue. If anything, that sort of wackiness seems to be encouraged in hearthstone. Like I said, I think the wording implies a different mechanic.
New Paladin Minion - Nozdormu the Timeless
Big game hunter, welcome back to the Tavern
New Hunter Spell - Corrosive Breath
Quick Shot but better.. I can't complain.
Gets even more value with spell damage.
Everything We Know About Hearthstone Battlegrounds - Upcoming Autochess Game Mode
If 10g/3 is the only reward, this mode will never prevail over Ranked, not even for grinding.
It would contest a portion of Casual at best.
Personally, i hope they introduce a specific weekly reward, otherwise i doubt i'll bother to replay it after the first first couple of runs.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
"resummon" because you always have to summon it at least once, before having the effect at hand.
And indeed, if that's the case, DR Rogue just got a nice new toy, not just Myracle.
But probably still insufficient to make it safe from Aggro. The archetype stays in check.
Phase Stalker
Indeed. I can't wait!
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
If the card summons a brand new copy when the candle is drawn, rather than Waxadred going dormant on death and reviving, then the card could be a lot of fun with copy effects like faceless manipulator as well. However, to me the word "resummon" suggests that Waxadred goes dormant, which would make these sorts of shenanigans a bit less enticing.
New Hunter Minion - Dwarven Sharpshooter
1 mana 1/3 is a busted statline and this card has a must-remove effect. The chance of this sticking to the board for one turn is much higher than the older sniper guy surviving into turn three, not to mention the fact that this naturally curves into a heropower on turn two rather than floating mana on turn three. It's easier to fit this in alongside a hero power as well.
This card is going to be in pretty much every viable hunter deck.
Grimm Face Hunter
Update with the new DoD cards.
Tbh, the deck looks pretty sick now. Can't wait to test it.
New Hunter Minion - Dwarven Sharpshooter
Sure, it will be a must-have card for Highlander probably but I was about other archetypes ehm-Control Hunter-ehm. :D
Maybe we can work to make that sidequest Hunter viable and this is a cool common 1 drop which is not epic. :D
New Druid Spell - Breath of Dreams
Remember Ferocious Howl ? If you are holding 5 cards + Ferocious Howl (it means you have 6 cards in your hand) and use it, it draws first then gives you 6 armor.
I'm %100 sure of that you'll gain an empty mana crystal with Breath of Dreams if you don't have a dragon but draw with it.
New Rogue Minion - Waxadred
That depends on how exactly the card works. If it is like Lucentbark and leaves behind a dormant version of itself, then yes, you would be correct. Considering it doesn't mention the phrase "go dormant", I'd assume you can actually multiply Waxadred with Necrium Vial
New Neutral Minion - Twin Tyrant
This card seems really good in general, but god tier arena card for sure.
It will be great to get from your discover effects but I’m not sure about actually running it in the deck. If there are not enough dragons in the set, this one will definitely pop in as filler for the Dragon tag.
New Mage Minion - Azure Explorer
Cosmic Anomaly
You are trading 2 Attack for a Dragon discovery.
The Dragon is better, Value-wise, even moreso in a Dragon list. Anomaly has better Tempo.
New Paladin Minion - Nozdormu the Timeless
#PaladinClassIdentity
New Warlock Spell - Fiendish Rites
FYI every time you Invoke Galakrond, you summon 2 1/1 imps. So this card is basically Landscaping, but with the chance of buffing your ither minions as well.