I didn't really like Reno Jackson as a card. I don't mind the Highlander theme. Just don't do something stupid like make a 6 mana heal to full card for every class. It's bad enough that Warrior mirror is a 30+ game.
I don't know how they'd reintroduce the card in some way to make it not stupid.
Please don't bring back upgraded Hero Powers.
Finley was cool.
Elise was cool.
Brann, cool but broken af.
I'm worried this is going to be another dumb broken deck out of the gates, followed by nerfs and complaints. I think it's too hard to avoid this.
As long as I don't face Big Priest, Mill Rogue and similar brain-dead oppressive bullshit, I really do love Wild (I play Wild almost exclusively anyway). There are decks that I find annoying, but don't mind playing against because they're fair IMO. Still, the main reason I love Wild is because you can easily climb with off meta decks, as long as you know your match ups.
Actually it was obvious. Rafaam is the leader of the E.V.I.L., but he was born as the nemesi of the League of Explorer, expecially Reno Jackson. Arch-Thief Rafaam, after all, who tries to steal artifacts from who discover them.
Add to this the fact that LoE set was one of the first with so much original to Hearthstone, and you make the jackpot. However, I don't expect this to be only League of Explorer, but instead a collection of iconic good hearthstone characters, lead by Reno.
It's not that early, really, if July is reveal season and the expansion launches early August, which would be 4 months after RoS. It feels shorter than usual because with the nerfs and buffs and the phased Heist release we had a lot of things happening between set releases.
That sounds cool and thematic, but fighting a boss that does nothing but bash you in the face with no regards for the current board state sounds like a un-fun boss.
Guys, thanks for all the comments. Played 10 games since, strangely only one Big Priest. Rank 4. I'll play some more, probably the next season and come back here with impressions.
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding Wild, spread by fainthearted people or those who don't play the mode. The first false one: Wild is "tough", "unfair" and "strong", Standard isn't, therefore Standard is better. Nope. They are the same, as HS ever was; or - more then often Wild is more appealing game mode, because it's less restrictive, while one average card like Dr. Boom can easily paralyze Standard meta. Big Priest is the only annoying deck, while we can remember how oppressive and unfair prenerf Cube Warlock, Quest Rogue and Rush DK Rexxar were (which are never mentioned in antiWild discussions). So: Wild is shit, therefore Standard is good, that's a false argument. ...Wild is tough? It is and that's good. Everything is strong there and toughness is high only from the Standard point of view. "Tough" means a lot of fun shenanigans in contrast to vanilla plays. Opponent play strong deck, you play strong deck - what's the problem? Another false argument: Wild isn't versatile (and Standard is, haha). There are numerous fun cards and valid decks in Wild. Like 10 top meta, 20 meta and 30 off meta... Countless of memes. And people do play various decks. My last 15 matches: only one vs. Big Priest. Rank 4. Ranks 15-10-5 are the most versatile. Meta decks are beatable and it's possible to climb without meta decks. Those surprise. ...Wild plays are wild. No, smart plays (macro and micro) are rewarded. If you don't play really shitty decks, you'll have answer vs. many plays. Sometimes you don't, then concede and move on...
I play both, Standard and Wild (casual and ranked). I play it for fun, fun combos, interesting cards and possibilities. Important is to change decks very often. ...Wild isn't a boogeyman. My winrate vs. Big Priest is like 75%. Some decks just shit on it.
The best move you did is buying adventures. A lot of legendaries are staples. I crafted only 2 more preMammoth legendaries since I started playing WIld in November (tells I didn't get burned): Aya and Patches. Many cards are staples in various decks, you don't need to get all rotated cards.
Me: You know, this expansion really hasn't been all that exciting for me, I feel like I might just end up quitting the game somewhere down the line, it's just not the same anymore
The only class that has just almost one archetype is Priest, with Big. All the others have at last 2-3 different decks placed in Tier 1 and 2 (plus a tons of others) that cover very different types. Considering how Standard has always been pretty stale, with only 2-4 top deck around, I've move into Wild years ago and never regreted it.
Don't listen to those who claims that Wild is full of OPness and the like: as you opponent can do crazy stuffs, than so you can. You have su many good counterplay to even the most powerfull play that almost every match can be turned around with a bit of luck and some thinking.
Also, with the passing of time, Wild can only grow better and better.
You're fine, friend! If Blizzard holds to their current release timing (and I suspect they'd have a full on riot if they changed it now), you have at least 6 more weeks to save up again.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
This gave me chills. Instantly downloaded the theme as a ringtone off Zedge.
[Game] Name another card that has the same...
They put "understated" not "understatted." Spelling is everything. I chose a small minion. Finley is a wee, understated Murloc.
A Temporus Shift
Leeroy Jenkins is OP on this. You can smack your opponent twice with him, plus whatever else you've got on the board. The fastest Tavern Brawl ever.
Here's some art, make a card! [Legacy Game]
a 12 mana card to screw over Conjurer's Calling.
next art:
must be a hunter minion, and must have some pro-active effect.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
I didn't really like Reno Jackson as a card. I don't mind the Highlander theme. Just don't do something stupid like make a 6 mana heal to full card for every class. It's bad enough that Warrior mirror is a 30+ game.
I don't know how they'd reintroduce the card in some way to make it not stupid.
Please don't bring back upgraded Hero Powers.
Finley was cool.
Elise was cool.
Brann, cool but broken af.
I'm worried this is going to be another dumb broken deck out of the gates, followed by nerfs and complaints. I think it's too hard to avoid this.
Bring back Inspire.
Playing Wild
As long as I don't face Big Priest, Mill Rogue and similar brain-dead oppressive bullshit, I really do love Wild (I play Wild almost exclusively anyway). There are decks that I find annoying, but don't mind playing against because they're fair IMO. Still, the main reason I love Wild is because you can easily climb with off meta decks, as long as you know your match ups.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
Actually it was obvious. Rafaam is the leader of the E.V.I.L., but he was born as the nemesi of the League of Explorer, expecially Reno Jackson. Arch-Thief Rafaam, after all, who tries to steal artifacts from who discover them.
Add to this the fact that LoE set was one of the first with so much original to Hearthstone, and you make the jackpot. However, I don't expect this to be only League of Explorer, but instead a collection of iconic good hearthstone characters, lead by Reno.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
You know how it goes, it is merely the beginning of the pre-hype pre-reveal season. Expansion launch isn't for an other almost 2 months ^^
Here's some art, make a card! [Legacy Game]
Next art:
Legendary Paladin minion. Must be a dragon (obviously)
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Must be a minion, and it must have taunt. the rest is yours.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
It's not that early, really, if July is reveal season and the expansion launches early August, which would be 4 months after RoS. It feels shorter than usual because with the nerfs and buffs and the phased Heist release we had a lot of things happening between set releases.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
Here's some art, make a card! [Legacy Game]
"Shut up and eat!"
Next art (if I can get it to show up... trying this one again)
Rules:
1. Must be a Mech
2. Must have some sort of interaction with Eggs
[Game] Name another card that has the same...
Hecklebot
Rise of shadows mech
Wild Odd Warrior best list?
Guys, thanks for all the comments. Played 10 games since, strangely only one Big Priest. Rank 4. I'll play some more, probably the next season and come back here with impressions.
A Ripple in time [The Easiest TTK]
I added 2 counterspells and 2 polymorphs for Ray of Frosts and Doomsayers. Works ok. Anything with wide boards is tougher.
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Using this thread as a test because google photos stopped working for me. Trying to get photos to work on this site again...
Playing Wild
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding Wild, spread by fainthearted people or those who don't play the mode. The first false one: Wild is "tough", "unfair" and "strong", Standard isn't, therefore Standard is better. Nope. They are the same, as HS ever was; or - more then often Wild is more appealing game mode, because it's less restrictive, while one average card like Dr. Boom can easily paralyze Standard meta. Big Priest is the only annoying deck, while we can remember how oppressive and unfair prenerf Cube Warlock, Quest Rogue and Rush DK Rexxar were (which are never mentioned in antiWild discussions). So: Wild is shit, therefore Standard is good, that's a false argument. ...Wild is tough? It is and that's good. Everything is strong there and toughness is high only from the Standard point of view. "Tough" means a lot of fun shenanigans in contrast to vanilla plays. Opponent play strong deck, you play strong deck - what's the problem? Another false argument: Wild isn't versatile (and Standard is, haha). There are numerous fun cards and valid decks in Wild. Like 10 top meta, 20 meta and 30 off meta... Countless of memes. And people do play various decks. My last 15 matches: only one vs. Big Priest. Rank 4. Ranks 15-10-5 are the most versatile. Meta decks are beatable and it's possible to climb without meta decks. Those surprise. ...Wild plays are wild. No, smart plays (macro and micro) are rewarded. If you don't play really shitty decks, you'll have answer vs. many plays. Sometimes you don't, then concede and move on...
I play both, Standard and Wild (casual and ranked). I play it for fun, fun combos, interesting cards and possibilities. Important is to change decks very often. ...Wild isn't a boogeyman. My winrate vs. Big Priest is like 75%. Some decks just shit on it.
The best move you did is buying adventures. A lot of legendaries are staples. I crafted only 2 more preMammoth legendaries since I started playing WIld in November (tells I didn't get burned): Aya and Patches. Many cards are staples in various decks, you don't need to get all rotated cards.
Here's some art, make a card! [Legacy Game]
Next:
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
Me: You know, this expansion really hasn't been all that exciting for me, I feel like I might just end up quitting the game somewhere down the line, it's just not the same anymore
Blizzard: no you don't
Big Dick Reno incoming
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No special requirements this time, just let your imagination go wild.
Cheap Xbox Gamepass Ultimate How To (Save up to $360)
I subbed to Game Pass Ultimate before realizing I could add gold time to abuse the system, but I didn't have the money to buy extra time anyway.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
I mostly play for the solo content, so I hope the new solo stuff is as good as the Dalaran Heist or even better.
I'd prefer it to be free, but if it's great, I'll definitely pay for it.
Playing Wild
The only class that has just almost one archetype is Priest, with Big. All the others have at last 2-3 different decks placed in Tier 1 and 2 (plus a tons of others) that cover very different types. Considering how Standard has always been pretty stale, with only 2-4 top deck around, I've move into Wild years ago and never regreted it.
Don't listen to those who claims that Wild is full of OPness and the like: as you opponent can do crazy stuffs, than so you can. You have su many good counterplay to even the most powerfull play that almost every match can be turned around with a bit of luck and some thinking.
Also, with the passing of time, Wild can only grow better and better.
Are the League of Explorers Taking on the League of E.V.I.L? Expansion Teaser
You're fine, friend! If Blizzard holds to their current release timing (and I suspect they'd have a full on riot if they changed it now), you have at least 6 more weeks to save up again.