And that only Sylvanas Windrunner discovered. So she acted according to what she knows, and what she thinks to be the only possibility to save the weak balance of the planet (cruel war).
I can't really think of another "good" reason to destroy Teldrassil and mercilessly slaughter its population.
Sorry for being naive, but doesn't burning down Teldrassil have to do with killing the Night Elves' hope and showing them, that there is no moral when war is at hand?
There is also a user, who explains this in the official wow forums:
Exactly, so, if the leaks are true, and Sylvanas is actually trying to stop N'zoth, there must be an explanation that makes her recent actions and intentions (destroying Teldrassil) coherent with her assumed secret purpose.
That's why I imagined a N'zoth that would be able to grow through peace. That would make permanent war a way to keep the Old God dormant, hence the destruction of Teldrassil by Sylvanas: to raise hate, and fuel the war.
And that only Sylvanas Windrunner discovered. So she acted according to what she knows, and what she thinks to be the only possibility to save the weak balance of the planet (cruel war).
I can't really think of another "good" reason to destroy Teldrassil and mercilessly slaughter its population.
Sorry for being naive, but doesn't burning down Teldrassil have to do with killing the Night Elves' hope and showing the Alliance, that there can be no moral, when war is at hand?
There is also a user, who explains this in the official wow forums:
I finally found the time to open the portal to this twisted plane. What my eyes saw is lost magic and unknown yet familiar place. So i wonder, are the ancient gods here?
I call upon Sherman, the god of chaos, whose mere mention derails a thread to oblivion!
I call upon Kaladin, the god emperor of threadkind whose efforts for reason and logic are only met by adoration for his salt by the community!
I call upon the ancient priests of the above!Morkimus, Nightcrawler, Kovachut and all the old and powerful wielders of black and holy arts!
Finally, i will make my presence known to the ancient arbiters, chimera, frosty and most importantly to the archarbiter Flux! You managed to banish me many times in the old plane, yet everytime i came back, and in the end i was the one to remain there! Muahahahahahaha!MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Let continue our ancient battle in this plane i as well!!
Had a lot of fun with this yesterday around Rank 10-9. Won 3/4 of my games for my quest, and most importantly, absolutely obliterated the Hunters I went up against. It's the Control Warrior deck I've been looking for. The game I lost was against another Control Shaman where I milled my own Shudderwok. There might be too much value in the deck. I want to play another dozen games or so and then think about substitutions. Great original concept though.
The only possible plot twist I can imagine is a special feature of N'Zoth, the Corruptor himself, who may actually gain more power from a state of peace (the opposite of a Sha of Pandaria), and/or from the full awakening of Azeroth, being too deeply attached to her soul.
And that only Sylvanas Windrunner discovered. So she acted according to what she knows, and what she thinks to be the only possibility to save the weak balance of the planet (cruel war).
I can't really think of another "good" reason to destroy Teldrassil and mercilessly slaughter its population.
^It's 5 mana summon two random Animal Companions, actually.
To answer OP's question, 2 mana: add an animal companion to your hand would be an atrocious card, strictly worse than regular animal companion. Yes, you get to see what's in the box before you play your comp, and yes that sometimes might allow you to *not* play it on 3 if the situation doesn't align with your beasty buddy, but is that really worth two mana and a full turn of development? Hell no.
HS is fundamentally a tempo game; it's about generating the most stats on board for the least amount of mana. Paying 5 mana for 3.5 mana worth of stats is a raw deal, even when you throw in the option to split the mana cost over two turns.
To answer the OP, they are VERY strong, and that power is mitigated only by the fact that (normally) you can't chose which one you get. So in a situation where you really need that charge, you might get something else, which is what makes Animal Companion fair. I think we saw what happens when the randomness is removed: Call of the Wild had to be nerfed, To My Side! was laughed at upon release, but ended up being a really strong card.
Oh I didn't know Call of the Wild was nerfed .. wasn't playing yet.. that answers that I guess..
The Animal Companions are very strong. Besides what other people in this thread have already said, their beast-tag is very relevant in Hunter. It's less relevant now since Master's Call, but before that the best midrange curve would have Animal Companion on 3 followed by Houndmaster. Nowadays, getting Dire Frenzy on a Huffer can easily win you the game. The card is balanced around being random, since a 4 mana "Discover and summon an Animal Companion" would see play.
To answer the OP, they are VERY strong, and that power is mitigated only by the fact that (normally) you can't chose which one you get. So in a situation where you really need that charge, you might get something else, which is what makes Animal Companion fair. I think we saw what happens when the randomness is removed: Call of the Wild had to be nerfed, To My Side! was laughed at upon release, but ended up being a really strong card.
Thanks for sharing the news with us and keeping us in touch with what's happening right now in WoW.
(I've added a link to the 8.2 Patch notes in your comment)
@ Everyone, who is interested in OP's article:
Ok, so what does this mean? If the rest of the leaks are true, then how would the writers explain the future events? For me those sound abrupt and unlogical. I'm aware, that Blizzard would slowly introduce the rest of the plot to us players, but regarding the things we know now how would you explain the following:
[...] How would Sylvanas being "Garrosh 2.0" right now suddenly become the misunderstood hero, who intended to save the world by preventing an old god's return? And there are characters like Saurfang, that would want to help her despite their recent conflicts?
I can think of more questions - So does this mean, that the Alliance (more specifically the Night Elves) forgives the Horde for what Sylvanas did to Teldrassil? Is merging both factions even thinkable? How would people suddenly forget about the war, the mayhem, that was done by both sides, and concentrate on beating Azhara and N'zoth?
Don't get me wrong - I would like to see both factions overcome their differences and welcome their enemies into their own towns and guilds, but I just can't understand how all of this could happen that easily and fast in the context of a faction war.
Plus, unless it's Leokk (poor guy), you're guaranteed a beast that immediately impacts the board so a good target for Dire Frenzy or even Hunting Party if you feel meme-y.
I'd be fine with a way to get companions in hand or a card that somehow makes them more relevant.
Let’s Make An Expansion!
Just did some research and I have changed the name to
The Deserts Of Tanaris
Which is an actual WoW place
https://wowwiki.fandom.com/wiki/Tanaris is an info site to help.
Thanks for the idea!
Summoning the Old Gods and the ancient arbiters!
Nice intro, good to see you made it over 😄
Deck name in code copy
You are most welcome!
Summoning the Old Gods and the ancient arbiters!
This deserves some entrance music.
Summoning the Old Gods and the ancient arbiters!
"Hello"
Deck name in code copy
Nice one, cheers Flux!
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I also picked up the Noggen
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Exactly, so, if the leaks are true, and Sylvanas is actually trying to stop N'zoth, there must be an explanation that makes her recent actions and intentions (destroying Teldrassil) coherent with her assumed secret purpose.
That's why I imagined a N'zoth that would be able to grow through peace. That would make permanent war a way to keep the Old God dormant, hence the destruction of Teldrassil by Sylvanas: to raise hate, and fuel the war.
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Sorry for being naive, but doesn't burning down Teldrassil have to do with killing the Night Elves' hope and showing the Alliance, that there can be no moral, when war is at hand?
There is also a user, who explains this in the official wow forums:
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20766837116
Summoning the Old Gods and the ancient arbiters!
I finally found the time to open the portal to this twisted plane. What my eyes saw is lost magic and unknown yet familiar place. So i wonder, are the ancient gods here?
I call upon Sherman, the god of chaos, whose mere mention derails a thread to oblivion!
I call upon Kaladin, the god emperor of threadkind whose efforts for reason and logic are only met by adoration for his salt by the community!
I call upon the ancient priests of the above!Morkimus, Nightcrawler, Kovachut and all the old and powerful wielders of black and holy arts!
Finally, i will make my presence known to the ancient arbiters, chimera, frosty and most importantly to the archarbiter Flux! You managed to banish me many times in the old plane, yet everytime i came back, and in the end i was the one to remain there! Muahahahahahaha!MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Let continue our ancient battle in this plane i as well!!
(just kidding i missed ya all)
Ladderwalker
Had a lot of fun with this yesterday around Rank 10-9. Won 3/4 of my games for my quest, and most importantly, absolutely obliterated the Hunters I went up against. It's the Control Warrior deck I've been looking for. The game I lost was against another Control Shaman where I milled my own Shudderwok. There might be too much value in the deck. I want to play another dozen games or so and then think about substitutions. Great original concept though.
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The only possible plot twist I can imagine is a special feature of N'Zoth, the Corruptor himself, who may actually gain more power from a state of peace (the opposite of a Sha of Pandaria), and/or from the full awakening of Azeroth, being too deeply attached to her soul.
And that only Sylvanas Windrunner discovered. So she acted according to what she knows, and what she thinks to be the only possibility to save the weak balance of the planet (cruel war).
I can't really think of another "good" reason to destroy Teldrassil and mercilessly slaughter its population.
If the leak about her is true ofc.
magikman's Reno Mage
so much work for the guide but almost no recognition.... sad :(
Here's some art, make a card! [Legacy Game]
I would like a spell that has an effect now and at the start of your next turn, please.
Edit: Something similar to Big Boomba
Animal companions: how strong are they?
^It's 5 mana summon two random Animal Companions, actually.
To answer OP's question, 2 mana: add an animal companion to your hand would be an atrocious card, strictly worse than regular animal companion. Yes, you get to see what's in the box before you play your comp, and yes that sometimes might allow you to *not* play it on 3 if the situation doesn't align with your beasty buddy, but is that really worth two mana and a full turn of development? Hell no.
HS is fundamentally a tempo game; it's about generating the most stats on board for the least amount of mana. Paying 5 mana for 3.5 mana worth of stats is a raw deal, even when you throw in the option to split the mana cost over two turns.
Animal companions: how strong are they?
Oh I didn't know Call of the Wild was nerfed .. wasn't playing yet.. that answers that I guess..
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Alleria is awesome tho
Animal companions: how strong are they?
Isn't there a single player Boss whose hero power is a 4-mana Animal Companion? I seem to recall that even by turn 4, the minions are pretty strong.
Animal companions: how strong are they?
The Animal Companions are very strong. Besides what other people in this thread have already said, their beast-tag is very relevant in Hunter. It's less relevant now since Master's Call, but before that the best midrange curve would have Animal Companion on 3 followed by Houndmaster. Nowadays, getting Dire Frenzy on a Huffer can easily win you the game. The card is balanced around being random, since a 4 mana "Discover and summon an Animal Companion" would see play.
what is the funniest flavor text?
Sea Giant. See? Giant.
Animal companions: how strong are they?
To answer the OP, they are VERY strong, and that power is mitigated only by the fact that (normally) you can't chose which one you get. So in a situation where you really need that charge, you might get something else, which is what makes Animal Companion fair. I think we saw what happens when the randomness is removed: Call of the Wild had to be nerfed, To My Side! was laughed at upon release, but ended up being a really strong card.
what is the funniest flavor text?
I quite like the E.M.P. Operative one :
"I said this looks like a job for me
So everybody just follow me
'Cause we need a little E.M.P.
'Cause it feels so mechy without me…"
Sad that the card doesn't have a true E.M.P effect like "silence all mechs". That this card is an epic seems shady to me.
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Thanks for sharing the news with us and keeping us in touch with what's happening right now in WoW.
(I've added a link to the 8.2 Patch notes in your comment)
@ Everyone, who is interested in OP's article:
Ok, so what does this mean? If the rest of the leaks are true, then how would the writers explain the future events? For me those sound abrupt and unlogical. I'm aware, that Blizzard would slowly introduce the rest of the plot to us players, but regarding the things we know now how would you explain the following:
I can think of more questions - So does this mean, that the Alliance (more specifically the Night Elves) forgives the Horde for what Sylvanas did to Teldrassil? Is merging both factions even thinkable? How would people suddenly forget about the war, the mayhem, that was done by both sides, and concentrate on beating Azhara and N'zoth?
Don't get me wrong - I would like to see both factions overcome their differences and welcome their enemies into their own towns and guilds, but I just can't understand how all of this could happen that easily and fast in the context of a faction war.
Animal companions: how strong are they?
Plus, unless it's Leokk (poor guy), you're guaranteed a beast that immediately impacts the board so a good target for Dire Frenzy or even Hunting Party if you feel meme-y.
I'd be fine with a way to get companions in hand or a card that somehow makes them more relevant.
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This moment when you face the mage and you have three hard removals in hand for all possible big dudes they will play.