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The only reason that deck won any games in the past was because of the stupid Barnes into Y'Shaarj, Rage Unbound combo. 

Now that that doesn't exist anymore, Renounce warlock is just a meme deck, as it always should have been.

Because they do not have those cards maybe?

The thing about Wild is that it's vastly different from Standard. People aren't excited about getting to play the Wild cards per se, rather they're excited about being able to use cards that were previously broken in standard and thus Hall of Famed in decks that we play now. Many cards failed to see play due to not having enough support, and likely won't see more play in Wild where the cards are so much stronger. Doing this allows us to see "what could have been" of Hearthstone. It also showcases how cards can change in perspective, even when the cards themselves don't change, as the game evolves.

Also this way I don't have to fork over dust to play the good decks.

I don't mind Rexxar tbh. If anything, the colouring is much superior to the Basic portrait, and lines are more proportionate.

What i don't like so much is Uther: he looks less "epic" than the Basic portrait.

And Anduin's nearly identical to its Basic rendering.

Gul'dan wins my chart, but my Warlock counter is too low, and the best Warlock decks atm are not my cup of tea.

Yeah it's picking a side, but what are you going to do when you're under the stranglehold of literally the world's largest consumer base? And it's not "some big market exposure", it's literally several millions of dollars. China earns more money that the US through Hearthstone purchases. You have to remember that Blizzard isn't a charity, they make products with the intent of profit. This has the risk of turning Hearthstone Tournaments to places to discuss politics, which just puts them under more fire in the future. If you want to support Hong Kong, do that somewhere else, not when playing video games.

Gul'dan.

DAT CODPIECE.

Once you see it ... you can't take it seriously. Especially with his hand gestures. I picture an old orc talking about his prostate exam.

"First the doc grabs your package like this, and then they put their other hand ..."

Ah sorry I should have been more specific about the NBA example - since there are a lot of pieces to that one. The part that I appreciate is that the NBA commissioner has stated that he is sympathetic to those who were upset by Morey's pro Hong Kong tweet. However, he's not going to take action against Morey for exercising his freedom of speech. He's standing with him, even if it means a substantial loss of business in China. Basically, putting principles above profit in this example.

And I don't fault Blizzard for acting. I know they had to do something, but the harshness of the punishment doesn't sit well with me.

Hunter is my main and closest to 1000 wins... so disappointed to see his portrait...

They should have brought Yogg back into standard for this event :(

That's normally my luck. I used up the rest of my good luck for the rest of the year on this one...

Oh man, it's just a rich gets richer!

So why not embrace them all and just start playing Wild?  Even part-time.

You've got good luck with this bundle)) For most of the players it's gonna be some shitty legendary)

I hope, in the future they will update all other portraits the same way.

See the NBA.  Willing to give up some big market exposure and lots of $$ for supporting freedom of speech.  I care about who I give my money to.  

This wasn’t action that implied Blizzard was trying to stay neutral.  This was clearly picking a side

I also don't have it on Android . No idea why isn't it live for me  ...

Decided "fuck it, I'll buy the Hex bundle, I'm still missing 4 legendaries from RoS, maybe I'll get Archivist Elysiana as my free one, that's the only missing one I'd really like to have."

Free Legendary: Archivist Elysiana

Then open in the 20 packs: Tak Nozwhisker, The Boom Reaver and Nozari

Hmm... I now have a complete RoS set. Good $20 spent!

I am rather disappointed that the heroes get no new voicelines whatsoever with the portrait. Having a "King Anduin" speak in the boyish voice "I won't let you down" just seems out of place.

It isn't Blizzard's job to be champions for human rights regardless of how you do or do not feel about the modern politics. Many on here are grossly misunderstanding how taking a stance that didn't result in Blitzchung's removal could end up badly for them by making it seem they were taking a stance in very real international politics. 

You want to stand up for human rights do it on an actual appropriate and impacting medium, not after a card game tournament. There are plenty of real avenues to fight for human rights in ways that have a much higher chance of actually doing anything.

Blizzard not acting in this situation would potentially imply international motives on the topic of human rights, which from a business standpoint would be suicide for a non-human rights associated corporation.

Personally I'm big about human rights, especially the abuse of individuals and groups of women and children, but I'm not about to try and high jack a tournament and use it for my own podium, while at the same time scratching my head in bewilderment about why my prize money was taken away due to breaking rules that were already established before using a win for international attention.

EDIT: It should also be pointed out that the very first moment you start allowing your tournament participants to start using your events for political motivation without responding to it you then set the precedent in the future that if sociocultural tensions arise in other countries for any variety of issues those future players would 'have to' be allowed to have space and time to also project their opinions during future tournaments. Blizzard is doing the smart thing by trying to be consistent with their rules and guidelines instead of bending because some other players have strong opinions about modern politics. 

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Poor Rexxar had a stroke during that portrait

First thoughts on the portraits:

Druid -- "YOUR STAR OF THE RAVE, DJ NEON ANTLERS!"

Hunter -- Rexxar was never the same after appearing on Animaniacs.

Mage -- "Out of the way now, children, Grandma Jaina has to roast a motherf---ker."

Paladin -- "Won't you donate to the Hobo Knights of Azeroth?"

Priest -- So it came to this; Anduin, long ridiculed, had his Jason Momoa Aquaman moment, and he was taken seriously. Kinda.

Rogue -- (Looks up rogue record; 73 wins. Long sigh)

Shaman -- Behold Young Thrall, in his strapping Warcraft 3 days (not that real young awkward Thrall of Warcraft Adventures).

Warlock -- FEAR. THA. CODPIECE.

Warrior -- And now we know what a Warhammer 40,000 ork would look like if he submitted himself to the Chaos God of Mutation and Change, Tzeentch. WAAAAAAAGH!

'Huh? whats that? Imma gonna shoot it.'

I am glad there are 1k wins rewards now. Some carrot has been missing in Hearthstone, so I only have 1k wins with two classes so far but others are close.

The Pool of Wild cards re-introduced to Standard is a very selective club ^^

So many blocks incoming...

Poor Rexxar had a stroke during that portrait