On Destiny's - not that one - Twitch channel a WoW dev that was a guest on the stream let it slip that WoW would almost always be in Steam's most concurrent game if it was on steam - He also let it slip that roughly 70% of WoW players are from China. China is well known for delisting and baning any game/devs/publishers that even remotely seems to speak out against them.
What Blizzard has done is abhorrent and just downright ethically wrong - but I can see why they felt like they had to do that... Still keeping that shit uninstalled though. Fuck Blizzard.
The original video is behind a Subscriber paywall - so here's a reaction to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAlh9l-c7Q
Renounce Darkness is funny with Mecha-Jaraxxus that will say "DARKNESS DELETED!".
However, I used to play it in a Reno Jackson deck as a last resort card, often after having played Lord Jaraxxus. Yes, it was quite a long time ago.
Actually, the card can have a niche as a last resort card: when you have depleted your resources, play it hoping to get more resources. But the fact here is either A) you can build a warlock control deck with almost infinite resources, or B) your warlock deck will have a better win condition than this (Mecha'Thun, Rin, DK Gul'Dan...).
I don't know how strong is warlock late game in standard, but if it isn't enough and the stars align, you could try this card.
Turns out it's even dumber when you get the "use your hero power twice a turn and it cost one mana less"-treasure halfway through the run. 2nd run - 27 minutes, 11 seconds. I as well say thank you for the tip!
I’m decently sure they did that because after they lost that match they were effectively out of the tournament. Realistiliy you need about 5-2 record to move on from the Swiss tournament stage that is being streamed weekly now. I’m just hoping this dose not affect any future Tespa streams.
As a college student currently competing in this tournament, when we were streamed last week, it truly was an amazing experience getting to talk to the casters about our play style and strategy. It really upsets me that teams yesterday did not even get an interview or even get to see their face after that first match. I had family watch when we were streamed, watching because they knew I would be on stream that day, and it was a fun experience for me and them. By removing cams, they are effective digging even deeper into the problem, and it really frustrates me knowing that the players effectively were not recognized for their wins because blizzard can’t let anyone speak anymore it seems.
I love hearthstone as a game, and I appreciate the passion and work the hearthstone team has done to improve the game recently with events and free cards, but blizzard just had to throw it all away. I really hope they can fix this because I just want to be able to enjoy a game not having to feel bad about the company that funded it
When she lost an eye apparently. I mean, if you already have an eye patch and happen to be of a class where being a pirate is only a re-specialisation away, then who wouldn't?
I first thought the eye patch was a silly addition and she'd look pretty cool anyway without it, but then I looked closer and they did include a vertical scar under her patched eye (unless I'm imagining it) which makes me appreciate it a bit more.
Regardless, given Valeera has much less Warcraft material to work from than most of the other heroes, I understand them choosing to do what they do all the time anyway and take a 'what if' route. Much more worthwhile than some (ahem, Malfurion) who barely changed in my opinion.
China is currently making international moves to silence critics of their handling of the Hong Kong protests. They are using international spending power to exert their will over people who don't live in their country, which is bad. Blizzard basically bent the knee to China because Blizzard's Chinese investors didn't like what Blitzchung said on air. Kibler is stepping down as a move of solidarity with Blitzchung essentially and he is the first high profile caster/content creator that has made a move like this.
Anyone else confused what the big deal? Maybe I am just apathetic but I don't get why everyone has their panties in a bunch. Can someone seriously explain it to me? I might be misunderstanding something.
I am memeing around at the moment with a Renounce Deck that does quite well. It has some early game drops for pressure, some Lackey generation for value, removal cards and some healing. I tend to play Renounce fairly late on and it's currently 6-3.
### Renounce This.. # Class: Warlock # Format: Wild # # 2x (1) Call of the Void # 2x (1) Flame Imp # 2x (1) Mortal Coil # 2x (1) Sinister Deal # 2x (1) Soulfire # 1x (1) The Soularium # 2x (2) Dark Peddler # 2x (2) Defile # 2x (2) Gnomeferatu # 2x (2) Renounce Darkness # 2x (3) Drain Life # 2x (3) Shadow Bolt # 2x (4) Hellfire # 2x (5) Bane of Doom # 2x (6) Siphon Soul # 1x (8) Twisting Nether # AAEBAcn1AgLbBo+CAw4XkgeXB7YHzgfCCMQIzAjPFr2sAufLAq7NAqeYA/qkAwA= # # To use this deck, copy it to your clipboard and create a new deck in Hearthstone
Forgot to say that this is Wild only.... Ignore me..
why are you using Drain Life instead of Drain Soul? Unless you really need 2 face damage drain soul is just better.
Also, soulfire seems like an odd inclusion here because discarding is usually not worth the extra damage.
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
because unlike you wastes of air and ressources he actually makes an impact by making a decision that actively affects the public image.
But hey, keep being salty about being told the truth you hack.
Whats with WInnie the Pooh at the bottom of the site?
I didn't know this meaning of this, but I sure agree with this.
However, for me, Pooh is more an old music group than a bear :P
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
On Destiny's - not that one - Twitch channel a WoW dev that was a guest on the stream let it slip that WoW would almost always be in Steam's most concurrent game if it was on steam - He also let it slip that roughly 70% of WoW players are from China. China is well known for delisting and baning any game/devs/publishers that even remotely seems to speak out against them.
What Blizzard has done is abhorrent and just downright ethically wrong - but I can see why they felt like they had to do that... Still keeping that shit uninstalled though. Fuck Blizzard.
The original video is behind a Subscriber paywall - so here's a reaction to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAlh9l-c7Q
Renounce Warlock?
Renounce Darkness is funny with Mecha-Jaraxxus that will say "DARKNESS DELETED!".
However, I used to play it in a Reno Jackson deck as a last resort card, often after having played Lord Jaraxxus. Yes, it was quite a long time ago.
Actually, the card can have a niche as a last resort card: when you have depleted your resources, play it hoping to get more resources. But the fact here is either A) you can build a warlock control deck with almost infinite resources, or B) your warlock deck will have a better win condition than this (Mecha'Thun, Rin, DK Gul'Dan...).
I don't know how strong is warlock late game in standard, but if it isn't enough and the stars align, you could try this card.
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Turns out it's even dumber when you get the "use your hero power twice a turn and it cost one mana less"-treasure halfway through the run. 2nd run - 27 minutes, 11 seconds. I as well say thank you for the tip!
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
Blizzard's behaviour is simply fascist. It violates human rights.
I can only applaud for Brian Kibler. Respect the man who shows his solidarity.
Cheers dude!
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
I’m decently sure they did that because after they lost that match they were effectively out of the tournament. Realistiliy you need about 5-2 record to move on from the Swiss tournament stage that is being streamed weekly now. I’m just hoping this dose not affect any future Tespa streams.
As a college student currently competing in this tournament, when we were streamed last week, it truly was an amazing experience getting to talk to the casters about our play style and strategy. It really upsets me that teams yesterday did not even get an interview or even get to see their face after that first match. I had family watch when we were streamed, watching because they knew I would be on stream that day, and it was a fun experience for me and them. By removing cams, they are effective digging even deeper into the problem, and it really frustrates me knowing that the players effectively were not recognized for their wins because blizzard can’t let anyone speak anymore it seems.
I love hearthstone as a game, and I appreciate the passion and work the hearthstone team has done to improve the game recently with events and free cards, but blizzard just had to throw it all away. I really hope they can fix this because I just want to be able to enjoy a game not having to feel bad about the company that funded it
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When she lost an eye apparently. I mean, if you already have an eye patch and happen to be of a class where being a pirate is only a re-specialisation away, then who wouldn't?
I first thought the eye patch was a silly addition and she'd look pretty cool anyway without it, but then I looked closer and they did include a vertical scar under her patched eye (unless I'm imagining it) which makes me appreciate it a bit more.
Regardless, given Valeera has much less Warcraft material to work from than most of the other heroes, I understand them choosing to do what they do all the time anyway and take a 'what if' route. Much more worthwhile than some (ahem, Malfurion) who barely changed in my opinion.
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
China is currently making international moves to silence critics of their handling of the Hong Kong protests. They are using international spending power to exert their will over people who don't live in their country, which is bad. Blizzard basically bent the knee to China because Blizzard's Chinese investors didn't like what Blitzchung said on air. Kibler is stepping down as a move of solidarity with Blitzchung essentially and he is the first high profile caster/content creator that has made a move like this.
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
Anyone else confused what the big deal? Maybe I am just apathetic but I don't get why everyone has their panties in a bunch. Can someone seriously explain it to me? I might be misunderstanding something.
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I like the brawl but it needs more Bob in it.
Anyone else with me?
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
Mad respect to kibler
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My first (also Rafaam) was 40 minutes and 14 seconds. So annoyed.
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
Well, I wasn't a fan of Kibler, but he gained my utmost respect now. Wow, what a standup human being.
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Thanks for the tip, you made the 2nd attempt straight to the point : 30 min, no more, no less.
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
Oh? No accusations of hobby activism or futility like you had for all of us yesterday?
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
I respected Brian Kibler as a Magic/HS player, but now I respect him as a person as well. Damn, he has balls!
can you get c'thun for free when you buy wotog packs?
thank all of you for responding. It means alot to me. I guess i'll be buying wotog packs
Renounce Warlock?
why are you using Drain Life instead of Drain Soul? Unless you really need 2 face damage drain soul is just better.
Also, soulfire seems like an odd inclusion here because discarding is usually not worth the extra damage.
Quest Trading - Play A Friend!
Battletag: Jarvis#12448
Region: NA
You go first.
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I won my first run as Rafaam in 41 min ... shouldn't have let the dog out
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The Warrior, Warlock, and Mage are the best-looking to me.
I've only unlocked Paladin, Shaman, and Druid. RIP.
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Did the same thing except dropped Deathwing :P
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Congrats! That's some mighty fine RNG.
Brian Kibler No Longer Comfortable Casting Grandmasters Finals at BlizzCon, No Involvement Going Forward
hell yeah