Random effects (including summoning random minions or cards, the Discover mechanic, transformations, or any other similar effects) will only summon cards that are eligible for the format you are playing. Thus, random effects in Standard will summon only cards that would be usable in the Standard format. All cards are legal in Wild format, so such effects will function as they always have.
If you already own at least one wing of an Adventure before it becomes Wild format only, you’ll be able to unlock and play the remaining wings using in-game gold, but not real money.
If you're just starting out, playing in Standard format may be your preferred experience. You won't feel as pressured to get every old competitive card from older sets on top of newer cards.
You can earn gold, complete quests, level your heroes, and earn wins toward Golden heroes in both formats in exactly the same way. Your end of season Ranked Play bonus and card back will be awarded based on the highest rank you obtained in either Wild or Standard, but not both. End of season bonuses and Arena rewards will only include cards that are usable in Standard format.
Arena, along with other Hearthstone play modes, such as Solo play, Adventures, etc. are all Wild by default. With the exception of the occasional Tavern Brawl, Standard format only applies to Ranked and Casual play in Play Mode.
Will Arenas use Standard format?
Arena, along with other Hearthstone play modes, such as Solo play, Adventures, etc. are all Wild by default. With the exception of the occasional Tavern Brawl, Standard format only applies to Ranked and Casual play in Play Mode.
Are only the players that bought the adventures before they get shifted out be able to play the adventures or are they going to be free to everyone but they just won't have any rewards with them?
If you already own the Adventure, you can continue playing it as much as you like.
If you have not acquired the Adventure before it leaves Standard play, it will not be available for purchase from the Shop.
Adventures and Expansions that are not part of the Standard format will no longer be available for purchase from the Shop—this year, that includes Naxxramas and Goblins vs Gnomes. If you want any cards you missed out on for Wild play or just to fill out your collection, you’ll be able to craft them using Arcane Dust—even cards from Adventures that were previously un-craftable. Speaking of Adventures, if you’ve purchased at least the first wing of an Adventure before it cycled out, you’ll still be able to finish acquiring and playing the remaining wings.
Not sure if I'm getting this right, but does this mean that new players can't buy Naxxramas anymore? EDIT: Even though that new players won't be able to play older adventures, the problem really will be that the dust cost will be too high, especially for cards-only expansions. So I think the better thing to do here will be to lower the dust cost for the expansions that are no longer available for purchase.
Correct. Once Standard format goes live, Naxx and GVG will no longer be available to purchase from the Shop. Cards in those sets can be crafted with Arcane Dust.
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No.
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No, they can be dusted for their normal cost. Wild is still a valid mode of play, it's just like how you're playing Hearthstone now.
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Not at this time.
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Yes.
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If you currently own the Adventure but haven't completed Heroic, yes.
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That is something we will keep a close eye on.
Zeriyah
Random effects (including summoning random minions or cards, the Discover mechanic, transformations, or any other similar effects) will only summon cards that are eligible for the format you are playing. Thus, random effects in Standard will summon only cards that would be usable in the Standard format. All cards are legal in Wild format, so such effects will function as they always have.
Zeriyah
They can be used in Wild mode, which is basically what Hearthstone is currently. All cards can be used in Wild mode.
Zeriyah
End of season bonuses and Arena rewards will only include cards that are usable in Standard format.
Zeriyah
If you already own at least one wing of an Adventure, you’ll have the option to unlock the remaining wings using in-game gold.
Zeriyah
No, it will be the standard cost.
Zeriyah
If you already own at least one wing of an Adventure before it becomes Wild format only, you’ll be able to unlock and play the remaining wings using in-game gold, but not real money.
Zeriyah
If you're just starting out, playing in Standard format may be your preferred experience. You won't feel as pressured to get every old competitive card from older sets on top of newer cards.
Zeriyah
You can earn gold, complete quests, level your heroes, and earn wins toward Golden heroes in both formats in exactly the same way. Your end of season Ranked Play bonus and card back will be awarded based on the highest rank you obtained in either Wild or Standard, but not both. End of season bonuses and Arena rewards will only include cards that are usable in Standard format.
Zeriyah
Arena, along with other Hearthstone play modes, such as Solo play, Adventures, etc. are all Wild by default. With the exception of the occasional Tavern Brawl, Standard format only applies to Ranked and Casual play in Play Mode.
Zeriyah
Yes.
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I can't comment on content cadence.
Zeriyah
You can craft and dust any Adventure card that is no longer a part of Standard mode.
Zeriyah
No.
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Practice Mode
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Will Arenas use Standard format? Arena, along with other Hearthstone play modes, such as Solo play, Adventures, etc. are all Wild by default. With the exception of the occasional Tavern Brawl, Standard format only applies to Ranked and Casual play in Play Mode.
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/19995505/a-new-way-to-play-2-2-2016#faq
Zeriyah
The cards can still be crafted with dust if you prefer to play in Wild.
Zeriyah
I don't like saying never. I do like the old Adventures quite a bit, but we do want to make more new and exciting content that players will enjoy.
Zeriyah
Only Naxx and GVG are moving to Wild with this update.
Zeriyah
We hope to keep making cool new Adventures that new players will love, but I do understand the concern.
Zeriyah
Yes, you will be able to dust and craft Naxx cards.
Zeriyah
They will not be able to purchase that content from the Shop, but they can craft those cards with dust if they like.
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Goblins and Gnooooomes
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Basic/Classic, BRM, TGT, and whatever the new one will be, yes. :)
Zeriyah
If you already own the Adventure, you can continue to play it as much as you like.
Zeriyah
If you already own the Adventure, you can continue playing it as much as you like.
If you have not acquired the Adventure before it leaves Standard play, it will not be available for purchase from the Shop.
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/19995505/a-new-way-to-play-2-2-2016#faq
Zeriyah
Arena rewards will reward card packs from Standard format.
Zeriyah
Arena rewards will reward card packs from Standard format.
Zeriyah
Correct. Once Standard format goes live, Naxx and GVG will no longer be available to purchase from the Shop. Cards in those sets can be crafted with Arcane Dust.