I don't recall you ever criticizing the Chinese government on Out of Cards before. Know why? Because this is a Hearthstone fan site; Video games shouldn't be involved in politics, and Blizzard supporting China is unacceptable; if no one ever did anything because it wouldn't have a "big enough impact," the world wouldn't function.You're not being edgy or smart by pointing out that not playing Hearthstone will topple Chinese dictatorship. But you seriously don't think all the controversey surrounding Blizzard and the NBA atm won't affect anything at all? Give me a break, go back to calling people inbred for disagreeing with you about "a children's card game" in your own words.
Absolute cowards. Disgusted with Blizzard. I buy almost every bundle, I pre-order expansions, & buy the adventures but unless they reverse course, I'm done spending money with them.
"Now Billy I know you want your human rights but we're trying to make money here. Get in the timeout corner until you learn to feel bad for major corporations"
DotA Underlords plays pretty well on mobile and is sort-of a card game! Same goes for Clash Royale which I've personally had quite a bit of fun playing.
Right now I'm a huge fan of Brawl Stars though, though not much of a card game, the matches are quick.
I know a few people playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, though I can't really give a proper recommendation for it since I haven't played it.
This has always been apparent. Everyone knows this is going on, but hey make a reddit thread for karma and everyone roleplays as an Avenger.
People only ever perk up when it's convenient. Meanwhile the US is still dealing with the Saudis who chop up journalists, blindly support Israel despite their numerous violation of human rights and ofc nobody ever talks about China despite their growing influence in the world.
It's way too late now anyways, and suddenly "boycotting Blizzard" is going to do fuckall to actually help the situation, but go ahead, pretend like you "did the right thing today" so you don't actually have to bother with the real problems.
Have fun learning Mandarin in a few centuries you tools.
This isnt right. Very disappointed in Blizzard. Look at what's happened with Houston and the NBA. They didnt fire Daryl Morey for his comments or apologize. Blizzard, an American company, not respecting freedom of speech. A sad day for those who into esports.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
I don't recall you ever criticizing the Chinese government on Out of Cards before. Know why? Because this is a Hearthstone fan site; Video games shouldn't be involved in politics, and Blizzard supporting China is unacceptable; if no one ever did anything because it wouldn't have a "big enough impact," the world wouldn't function.You're not being edgy or smart by pointing out that not playing Hearthstone will topple Chinese dictatorship. But you seriously don't think all the controversey surrounding Blizzard and the NBA atm won't affect anything at all? Give me a break, go back to calling people inbred for disagreeing with you about "a children's card game" in your own words.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
Absolute cowards. Disgusted with Blizzard. I buy almost every bundle, I pre-order expansions, & buy the adventures but unless they reverse course, I'm done spending money with them.
Darkmoon Faire
I don't think this'll mean the next set takes place in Darkmoon Faire. That said, a Darkmoon Faire expansion would be pretty awesome.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
I AM! Because I want to help spread a message, and certainly NOT because I'm broke, haha!
N'Zoth Control Priest
16 spells in the deck. Is it worth trying Yogg-Saron, Hope's End?
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
"Now Billy I know you want your human rights but we're trying to make money here. Get in the timeout corner until you learn to feel bad for major corporations"
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
Obviously the first one, unless we want to see the world from an idealistic point of view.
We also have to consider the precedent factor. Blizz must keep its neutrality at all costs.
I am not criticizing Blitzchung btw, just in case it was not clear.
I am saying the punishment is still pretty fair, for the visibility he gained, and for the high relevance of the matter he could remark.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
DotA Underlords plays pretty well on mobile and is sort-of a card game! Same goes for Clash Royale which I've personally had quite a bit of fun playing.
Right now I'm a huge fan of Brawl Stars though, though not much of a card game, the matches are quick.
I know a few people playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, though I can't really give a proper recommendation for it since I haven't played it.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
The punishment feels so heavy-handed. Maybe a verbal warning should've sufficed.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
I don't think it will need nearly a century.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
And for this reason, among others, I'm glad Out of Cards is independent.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
better defend it by stop playing a children's card game, that'll surely topple the chinese tyranny
Blitchung kicked out of GM
Blitzchung stated he's opposed to a regime of censorship and oppression; Blizzard responded by censoring and oppressing him >.>
ggwp
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
what is there left to hurt?
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
They go against their morale just because China provides them with money? Disgrace.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
I had stepped out from M:tGA to return to my beloved Hearthstone. But yeah, might be an idea
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
hobby activists at their finest.
This has always been apparent. Everyone knows this is going on, but hey make a reddit thread for karma and everyone roleplays as an Avenger.
People only ever perk up when it's convenient. Meanwhile the US is still dealing with the Saudis who chop up journalists, blindly support Israel despite their numerous violation of human rights and ofc nobody ever talks about China despite their growing influence in the world.
It's way too late now anyways, and suddenly "boycotting Blizzard" is going to do fuckall to actually help the situation, but go ahead, pretend like you "did the right thing today" so you don't actually have to bother with the real problems.
Have fun learning Mandarin in a few centuries you tools.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
Well, I certainly wasn't expecting to see this when I woke up. In all of my years of playing Hearthstone, I've never seen anything like this.
This... this is crazy.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
What do you think hurts Blizzard's reputation more: Blitzchung asking to keep his human rights, or banning him?
Blitchung kicked out of GM
Basically you are saying people rights should be banned from HS as money is much more important
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
This isnt right. Very disappointed in Blizzard. Look at what's happened with Houston and the NBA. They didnt fire Daryl Morey for his comments or apologize. Blizzard, an American company, not respecting freedom of speech. A sad day for those who into esports.
Blizzard Removes Blitzchung From Grandmasters, Prize Money Taken Away For Anti-China Comments
No politics in an official gaming event. Easy rule.
Siding is always problematic, and you shouldn't really try to steer a neutral event on one side, or the other.
Or better, you can, but it is your own, personal responsibility, and you take the full consequences of your actions.
Point is, how exactly do you judge? As much as each case appears obvious to us, it isn't, especially if we detach from our western set of values.
Banned players gained a ban in exchange of visibility. It's pretty fair tbh. Revolutions are not free.