Hey, folks! The Game Awards are about to start, and we have a bingo board for you to have some fun during the presentation.
Hey, folks! The Game Awards are about to start, and we have a bingo board for you to have some fun during the presentation.
Check out our coverage of the announcement.
Check out our coverage of the announcement.
Welcome one, welcome all. To the first reality cooking show on Azeroth hosted by Gallywix and produced by Mayor Noggenfogger. Please enjoy all the food created by our chef contestants. But beware, th…
Welcome one, welcome all. To the first reality cooking show on Azeroth hosted by Gallywix and produced by Mayor Noggenfogger. Please enjoy all the food created by our chef contestants. But beware, the dirty show business will have an impact on the show.
Food Critic Baz'hial would be the Pre Release Legendary. Her effect allow for skillful plays that would delay the effect of a game changing Legendary that would be released this expansion.
Our chef contestant each will team up with each other to create dual classes cards! Each class will receive 8 dual class cards, 4 each from another pairing including a Legendary spell called Signature Dish of each chef pairing.
The Dual Class pairing of this expansions are: Mage <=> Priest <=> Rogue <=> Paladin => Shaman => Warrior => Hunter <=> Death Knight <=> Warlock <=> Demon Hunter <=> Druid <=> Mage
As stated in the Dual class section, each class will get 2 Signature Dishes - Legendary dual class spells with big impact. They will NOT be able to generated by random generation that do not specifically list them on the card text. In exchange, these Signature Dishes will get their own support
Gordon Trampsay's Responses:
Now onto the meat (pun very much intended) of this competition. The two new keywords Recipe and Ingredient. Recipe are food spell cards that have middling effect at base but they will gain bonus each time you play a card with the listed keyword Ingredient this game. Ingredient as a keyword do not do anything on their own but it will upgrade your Recipe cards. There will be cards in the set to generate and draw your Recipe and Ingredients.
With all the food laying around, the audience attending and watching the cooking show must be hungry. Manathirst make a return to reflect that flavor of eating and drinking all the delicious food shown.
With the food and eating themes, each class will receive 2 Diners, one from each Dual class pairing. Diners are Epic dual class minion with effect that activate after you play a Recipe and Ingredient, as well as a Manathirst effect.
Of course, being a cooking competition, our chef contestants cannot go without their trusty recipe books. Certain classes in the expansion will receive a Recipe Books, 0/3 weapons that go well with one or both of their Signature Dishes.
All the Signature Dishes, Ingredients and Recipes cards all are based on Warcraft Food items, with specific Recipes and the crafting ingredients required.
Mystery Stew Options and Example Secrets:
1st options: 1 cost, 2 cost or 3 cost Secrets
2nd options: Activation requirements, decreasing by mana cost and main ingredient of the Stew / Secrets:
Vegetable Stew: After your opponent plays 3 (2, 1) cards in a turn…
Meat Stew: After 3 (2, 1) friendly minion(s) are destroyed…
Mushroom Stew: After 3 (2, 1) minions attack your hero…
3rd options: The reward, increasing my mana cost and the main flavor of the Stew / Secrets:
Spicy: Deal 2 (3, 4) damage to all enemies.
Salty: Draw 2 (3, 4) cards.
Sweet: Restore 6 (9, 12) to your hero.
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Note: Extra Health prefer to any health gains by effect, including Renathal and the DK effects. If the current health is lower than the extra health, "Fair" Producer will deal leathal damage.
Gordon Trampsay's Responses:
What are you up to this month? Have any games in mind for the future? Let us know in the comments below! At present, I am done playing Marvel Snap again (again). I've transitioned over to Pokemon …
What are you up to this month? Have any games in mind for the future? Let us know in the comments below!
At present, I am done playing Marvel Snap again (again). I've transitioned over to Pokemon TCG Pocket - while this game has packs that muddy your ability to chase things, it still feels less predatory than Snap does if you want to make specific decks. The ability to craft a particular card always helps. Snap remained fun, but it's just too expensive.
Beyond that, I'm probably gonna start Dragon Age: The Veilguard sometime today. Haven't decided on a class yet - Warrior has a fun looking dropkick attack and can become a Reaper, a necromantic combatant different than the normal Paladin/Barbarian/Fighter experience one usually gets offered in RPGs. Mage is always a fun one, too, and Rogue might be as well; too many appealing choices! I haven't forgotten about Black Myth: Wukong, but maybe if I step away and focus on something else, I can return to the monkey with a healthier/happier mindset.
Regarding November at large, I'm not sure if anything major comes out this month that I want. December is Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones, The Spirit of the Samurai, etc.; but this month is weirdly dry for my interests. I'm okay with that, honestly: the amount of money I can devote to video games shrinks with each passing day it seems :/
Just watch 20 minutes of Hearthstone, Warcraft and Rumble streams on Twitch consecutively.
Just watch 20 minutes of Hearthstone, Warcraft and Rumble streams on Twitch consecutively.
A long long time ago, in a website far far away called hearthpwn, Demonxz95 and I collabed to create an expansion called Once Upon A Time In Azeroth as a part of the Year Creation Competition. You ca…
A long long time ago, in a website far far away called hearthpwn, Demonxz95 and I collabed to create an expansion called Once Upon A Time In Azeroth as a part of the Year Creation Competition. You can check the old version of the expansion on Hearthpwn:
The expansion receive good attention to the point of advancing to the next round. Since then, many things have changed. The power level of the game has increased, the creation of a rotating Core set, two new classes were added and spell schools are added. With that in mind, I have decided to return and reboot this expansion with the intention of updating the expansion for the current power level as well as finishing it as a full expansion with Demon Hunter and Death Knight cards added. Demonxz95 doesn't participate in this project but he gave me his blessing. 
Stories cards: Stories are powerful Legendary spells. All of them have powerful Start of Game effects as well as a separate, weaker effect when played. Each class will have a Story that will tied to the theme of their set. They are heavily build-around cards that demand a specific playstyle or cards to be effective. As per tradition of the recent expansions, each players will receive a Story of the class they chose when you first log in:
Story Card:
Archetype: Deathrattle "Egg" (Canopic Jars) Death Knight, with Triple Blood and Triple Unholy DK mixed in
Inspiration: Egyptian Mythology, especially the story about the resurrection of Osiris (Ra, who is the inspiration of Rajh, is Osiris's son)
The rest of the set:
Story card:
Archetype: Big Demon Demon Hunter
Inspiration: Chinese Mythology, especially myths and stories about Demons
The rest of the set:
Story cards:
Archetype: Late game / Control druid, "Choose One" Druid
Inspiration: Greek mythology, especially the myth of Persephone, Hades and Demeter
The rest of the set:
Tokens:
(Choose One option of Demeter's Sorrow)
(Choose One option of Maiden of Harvest)
(Choose One option of Persepholes)
(Choose One options of Life or Death?)
(choose one option for Underworld Courtship)
Story cards:
Archetype: Mid / Late Game Beast Hunter
Inspiration: Biblical myth of Noah's Ark, the fairy tale Goldilocks and Three Little Pigs
The rest of the set:
Tokens:
(created by Three Little Pigs)
(Created by Goldilock, Mama Bear)
(created by Cold Soup)
Story Cards:
Archetype: Control / Freeze Mage
Inspiration: The fairy tale Snow White and the Snow Queen
The rest of the set:
Token:
(created by Sinister Snowman)
Story Cards:
King Arthur cards:
Arthur,
Archetype: Control Paladin, Silver Hand Paladin
Inspiration: Arthurian myths, Wise Consort is based on Guinevere from Arthurian legend, Enlightened Paladin is based on Shanzang from Journey to the West.
The rest of the set:
Story Cards:
Inspiration: The fairy tale Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Echoing Dryad is based on the Greek mythological nymph Echo, The Frog Prince
Archetype: Overheal Zoo Priest, Combo Shadow Priest
The rest of the set:
Tokens:
(Created by Cursed Spindle and Poisoned Apple) 
Story cards:
With the Arabian theme, the Rogue will also include the Wish cycle: A 3 cards cycle that are 3 mana that will cast itself again at Legacy (3), representing the 3 wishes of the One Thousand and One Night fairy tales.
Archetype: Heavy cycle control Rogue / Coin Rogue
Inspiration: One Thousand and One Night fairy tale collection
The rest of the set:
The Treasures discovered by Sinbad are the treasures Discovered by Eudora. If you at any point discover both pieces of Quel'dalas, the Quel'dalas sword will appear.
Story Card:
Archetype: Menagerie Mid Range / Control Shaman
Inspiration: Greek mythology, tooth fairy folklore, Hawaiian mythology, Japanese Mythology, especially the Momotaro myth
The rest of the set:
Token:
(created by Pele)
(created by Go Slay the Orge)
Story:
Archetype: Control / Combo Warlock
Inspiration: Witchcraft mythology, Baba Yaga myth
The rest of the cards:
Story cards:
Archetype: Control Armor Warrior:
Inspiration: Norse mythology, Greek mythology
The rest of the set:
Token:
(created by Disciple of Khaz'goroth
Legendary (5 cards)
Inspiration: Echidna is based on the monster Echidna from Greek mythology, The Monkey King is based on Son Wukong from Chinese folk tales.
Zeus the Successor's Favors:
Epic (5 cards)
Inspiration: Frosty Rival is based on the legendary rivalry of Pele and Poli'ahu, Greedy Enchantress is based on Morgan le Fay from Arthurian legend, Deceived Siren is based on the fairy tale the Little Mermaid.
Tokens:
(Created by Deceived Siren)
Rare (5 cards)
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(Created by Lovelorn Prince)
(created by Damsel in Distress)
Common (20 cards)
Inspiration:
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(created by Golden Straw Spinner)
(created by Ugly Duckling)
I may have quit playing the game earlier this year, but I still want to hear about your amazing pack openings! Share what you got, what you're hunting for, etc.
I may have quit playing the game earlier this year, but I still want to hear about your amazing pack openings! Share what you got, what you're hunting for, etc.
What are you up to this month? Have any games in mind for the future? Let us know in the comments below! My plans to complete Black Myth: Wukong in a timely fashion have backfired, with various ot…
What are you up to this month? Have any games in mind for the future? Let us know in the comments below!
My plans to complete Black Myth: Wukong in a timely fashion have backfired, with various other things vying for my time instead. Was gonna knuckle down and finish it this week, but between the latest Steam Fest and me having to be away from my computer for six days starting tomorrow, it just won't happen at this time. I've got Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to consider, too, and Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred expansion starting next Monday. Kinda annoyed, but I only have myself to blame: the opportunities were there if I wanted to take them.
In addition, I need to consider if I care enough about Dragon Age: The Veilguard to pick that up later this month. I played Origins ages ago, and I really enjoyed the game, but that's as far as I've gone in the series. It might be a major title in regards to reviewing, or it might flame out spectacularly; I'll play it by ear and figure it out another day.
Title says it all: post a screenshot of your best card packs, so we can gaze upon your luckiness and despair! I'll start with this ridiculous Pikachu pack I opened a few minutes ago :D …
Title says it all: post a screenshot of your best card packs, so we can gaze upon your luckiness and despair! I'll start with this ridiculous Pikachu pack I opened a few minutes ago :D
It's a "Rare Pack", with the .05% chance of occurrence. Even then, having five EX Pokemon inside was still a craaaazzy hit!
Hey guys and gals, I figured it might be cool to talk about our favorite books, recommend each other hidden gems and keep up to date with promising releases. For starters, I'd like to let you know t…
Hey guys and gals, I figured it might be cool to talk about our favorite books, recommend each other hidden gems and keep up to date with promising releases.
For starters, I'd like to let you know that I'm rooting for Science Fiction and Fantasy (big surprise) and everything in between since I've been given the Lord of the Rings as a present on my 10th birthday. Here are some of the titles I'd like to recommend to anyone with a similar taste:
Dan Simmons: The Hyperion Cantos (4 books)
My favorite Sci-Fi books. Don't be fooled by the first book, it's primarily a set up for the main story which takes place in books 2-4. There's space craft, there's AI, there's an epic love story and if you feel rather sceptic about religion, this is a great book for you.
Eliezer Yudkowsky a.k.a Less Wrong: Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
Yes, this is a fan fiction. But please hear me out: This is probably the best book I've ever read. The basic question of the book is what Harry Potter would have acted like if he was a (very) intelligent, grown up, modern person. At times it's hillarious, all of it is exciting, and last but not least: it's free. You can read or download the book at www.hpmor.com - I actually went to the lenghts of taking this to a copy shop and having it bound for 80 € because it is so, so great.
David Mack - Dark Arts series (currently 3 books)
This is another series about magicians, but with an interesting twist to the usual pattern: the magicians are yoking demons to perform magic for them. The storys of the first and the second book are taking place during the Second Wolrd War with magic users on both sides. It's way darker than HP in all kind of ways. A good example is the yoking of demons which is mentally exhausting to the point that all major magic users are addicted to alcohol, cocaine or other drugs because they'd lose their mind otherwise.
Terry Goodkind - The Sword of Truth series (main plot ends after book 11)
One of my favorite fantasy series, The Sword of Truth is a great story about ethics and morale, set in a world full of magic and magical creatures. It has its lengths but never lost its relevance for me, since it colorfully describes what happens if narrowminded, intolerant people gain the upper hand with the help of a very powerful leader. This is adult material as well - there's quite some cruelty and while the sex scenes themselves are scarce and not detailed at all, the teasing which leads to them certainly isn't.
[In my personal opinion, you should start with "Wizard's first rule" and most importantly stop after "Confessor". All the other sequels were just an attempt to milk the cow to death.]
I have chosen to showcase those 4 because my other favorites are rather well known and don't need to be promoted very much imho. Among them are the "Foundation" series by Asimov, the "Ender" series by Orson Scott Card, "The Forever War" by Haldeman and "The Parafaith War" by Modesitt Jr.
High places on my next to read list are taken by "To sleep in a sea of stars" by Paolini and "The Name of the Wind" by Rothfuss (if he ever manages to finish book 3 of the series). I am entertaining the thought to try Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series for a third (or fourth?) time. I've never managed to get past book 4 because he's all about character development and I prefer faster plots.
What are your favorites? Is there anything you'd like to advertice in particular? Something you're looking forward to? Please tell!
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A lifetime ago, I made a custom Hearthstone expansion concept called The Trials Within Us, which was about overcoming personal adversity to achieve greatness. Each class would embody a flaw of some k…
A lifetime ago, I made a custom Hearthstone expansion concept called The Trials Within Us, which was about overcoming personal adversity to achieve greatness. Each class would embody a flaw of some kind - Doubt, Arrogance, Fear, etc. - and that in turn would be related to a story from Warcraft lore. In The Burdens of Shaohao animated video series, Emperor Shaohao gained enlightenment and saved Pandaria from The Great Sundering by overcoming the Sha - manifestations of negative emotions - that burdened his soul and held him back.
The main selling point in terms of gameplay were the Trials, which function like reverse-Quests: the spell would provide you a Start of Game benefit, in exchange for an ongoing and permanent Burden you must deal with for the rest of the game.
If the title didn't give it away, I am brainstorming the notion of rebooting and overhauling the set for the modern age, and have put together some pieces to share with you. It's not much currently, because I'm throwing out most of it for being too old/weak, but feedback is welcome: turns out, I still enjoy the process of card-creation, and just might keep this up for a bit...in-between work, depression, and other obligations, of course.
For those who don't remember, Trial cards are Legendary spells with no Mana cost, as they are cast immediately when the game begins. They do not appear in your mulligan, are removed from your deck afterward, and cannot be generated in any capacity. The Burdens take the form of a black gem, like the orange gem for Quests: you don't hold them in your hand or interact with them directly.
I'll put what I have in class order, which now includes Death Knight and Demon Hunter!
The Death Knight's Sha is Sorrow: Enslaved by the Arch-Lich, some Death Knights held onto their morals even as their bodies betrayed them. There would be no release from this cursed existence: they could never make up for their sins.
Story Legendary: Sir Zeliek. So strong was his faith that he could use the Light even after being turned into a Death Knight. Forced to become one of the Four Horsemen, elite guard of Kel'Thuzad. He would suffer relentlessly, unwittingly putting former friends and family to the sword and seeing them rise again as members of the Scourge.
Deck Archetype: Exploiting the Start of Game payout via "Summon a copy of this" effects like Shambling Zombietank, to quickly hit the 4-minion requirement. Reborn allows for you to trade whilst keeping the correct total.
The Demon Hunter's Sha is Anger: Hardened by pain, novice Demon Hunters use their anger to steel their will and hone their body. Only a select few can survive the initial training intact.
Story Legendary: Leotheras, Blind Rage. Kael'Thas sent Illidan five blood elves to become potential Demon Hunters. Only one succeeded: three died, while Leotheras was driven mad by the horrible visions he saw. He fled the compound before being captured by the naga of Lady Vashj. Some say he was possessed by a literal demon.
Deck archetype: Big Spells, that summon high-Health Taunts or inflict damage without relying on a board of wee minions (that would otherwise be killed by the debuff).
The Druid's Sha is Fear: A dark force seeks to consume the Emerald Dream from within. When a mortal has become corrupted by the Nightmare, there is no return; only death will set them free.
Story Legendary: Xavius, Nightmare Lord. The first of the satyrs, Xavius was transformed by Sargeras, the Destroyer when Queen Azshara sided with the Burning Legion. Despite this, Xavius remained a servant of the Old Gods, who eventually pushed him to corrupt Ysera and the Emerald Dream from within.
Deck Archetype: "Feral" Druid, attacking with your hero. Minions clearing the way so your attacks can go Face. Lashing out with Windfury, while recovering with Lifesteal.
The Hunter's Sha is Hatred: Her desire for vengeance pushes Alleria beyond the Dark Portal. She will come to know a thousand years of war, in the Twisting Nether.
Story Legendary: Alleria of the Void. Older sister of Sylvanas and Vereesa, she led an expedition into the Twisting Nether, only for a thousand years to pass from their perspective. She returned to Azeroth with her Army of the Light, to take on the Burning Legion as the first of the void elves.
Deck Archetype: A Hero Power-focused "sniper" fantasy, spreading shots to multiple enemies at once. Eat your heart out, Legolas.
The Mage's Sha is Gluttony: Reliant upon the power of the Sunwell for centuries, the "Blood Elves" are addicted to magic. What lengths will they go to sate their appetite?
Story Legendary: Kael'Thas the Fel. So desperate to free the blood elves from magic addiction, Kael'thas Sunstrider sided first with the naga and their master Illidan for aid; later, he turned on them to join the Burning Legion, with promises of the power necessary to save his people.
Deck Archetype: Deathrattle Big Spell Mage. Purposefully allow your weak minions to die to leech their magical energy, thereby fueling your spells.
The Paladin's Sha is Doubt: Enslaved by the Iron Horde, their leader lost, her people betrayed; Yrel will take it upon herself to lead the draenei into the Light. But is she truly worthy of such a task?
Story Legendary: Yrel, Light of Hope. High Exarch Yrel hails from an alternate world dominated by the Iron Horde, seemingly doomed to suffer a horrible fate. Instead, she rose to prominence after the Alliance came to help defeat Garrosh's rebellion, leading her people against their tormentors.
Deck Archetype: 1-Versus-Many control, expressing the fantasy of being an unstoppable badass against the forces of evil.
The Priest's Sha is Arrogance: "I consume the essence of the weak and foolish," the blade whispers in your mind. "You're not weak...are you?" Only the mad would dare wield such an artifact.
Story Legendary: Black Blade Xal'atath. Xal'atath is a sentient weapon said to be a claw of Y'Shaarj itself. Known to speak lies and drive people to madness. Eventually freed from the dagger by possessing a dead elf, she made a pact with N'Zoth. The primary antagonist of the latest World of Warcraft expansion, more details are unknown.
Deck Archetype: Shadow Face Priest, using your Hero Power in a race to win before you kill yourself.
The Rogue's Sha is Zeal: The Defias Brotherhood want what they're owed...but ambition will be their undoing. Revolutions demand attention, and that's exactly what they'll get.
Story Legendary: Vanessa VanCleef. Daughter of the former Defias Brotherhood leader, she eventually lead the organization in its efforts against the nobles of Westfall. Much later, she would put down her swords and poisons, helping to form the Breadbasket Guild to aid in the revitalization of the common people.
Deck Archetype: Coin Control Rogue, using Coins to trigger interesting effects beyond simple Mana-cheating.
The Shaman's Sha is Despair: Broken and lost, nightmares of his failure haunt the fallen Paladin Nobundo. The Light would not hear his cries; who would come to the aid of the former draenei and his people?
Story Legendary: Farseer Nobundo. A member of the "Broken", having become deformed and losing his connection to the Light, Nobundo prayed for guidance. He was eventually heard, but not by the Light: the Wind came to him, offering a connection to the elements and a way out of his despair.
Deck Archetype: Frost and Nature spells to stall/remove threats before the Frozen copies become a problem. Minions that don't benefit from being copied.
The Warlock's Sha is Violence: Binding his soul to the Burning Legion, Gul'dan will know power and blood as Darkness Incarnate. The Legion is infinite; their tolerance for failure is not.
Story Legendary: Kil'jaeden, Lord of Flame. Second in command of the Burning Legion under the Dark Titan Sargeras, the Destroyer, and creator of the undead Scourge. He was purposed with recruiting new allies to the Legion, and has held sway over several prominent characters over the years.
Deck Archetype: Self-Destruction, not of Health like normal but of one's other resources. Blowing up your Mana Crystals, burning your hand, destroying your board; etc. Turn-and-burn until you win, or the Burning Legion runs out of patience.
The Warrior's Sha is Madness: Voices haunt one's mind from all sides, yearning to break free from the shackles of sanity. Giving in could put this world in great peril; the level of destruction would be...cataclysmic.
Story Legendary: Deathwing, Worldbreaker. Neltharion fought alongside his dragon siblings to keep Galakrond, the Unbreakable from consuming the world. Becoming the Aspect of the Earth, he would grow to resent the task placed on him, giving the Old Gods a chance to corrupt the black dragon with promises of freedom.
Deck Archetype: Dragons and Fire, but also creeping insanity before surrendering to the madness and letting one's rage burst forth.
A new Common Neutral Minion, Astral Vigilant, has been revealed! [cardimg rating]32235[/cardimg] Discuss this card below or head on over to the card page to give it a rating! Learn more about The …
A new Common Neutral Minion, Astral Vigilant, has been revealed!
Discuss this card below or head on over to the card page to give it a rating!
Head on over to our dedicated guide for The Great Dark Beyond!
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A new Legendary Neutral Minion, The Exodar, has been revealed! [cardimg rating]32269[/cardimg] Discuss this card below or head on over to the card page to give it a rating! Learn more about The Gr…
A new Legendary Neutral Minion, The Exodar, has been revealed!
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If you want to save money when buying Hearthstone packs, you should check out Amazon Coins! It's an easy way to save up to 25% off Hearthstone packs so you can get into the new expansion without worrying about your wallet too much. We've got a detailed guide on how to Get Started with Amazon Coins, but if you've already dealt with them in the past, you can buy some more by clicking right here.
What are your thoughts on this topic ? Do you think they will add Nelf, Human, Orc, Dwarf etc. in future ? To be fair, I dislike the idea. I always thought that WoW playable races shouldn't be added…
What are your thoughts on this topic ? Do you think they will add Nelf, Human, Orc, Dwarf etc. in future ?
To be fair, I dislike the idea. I always thought that WoW playable races shouldn't be added as tribe because it was always like minions with tags on board are minions, thralls that we are commanding or battlepets like Hunter/Warlock Companions from WoW etc. and tribeless cards are people from the party so everything had more meaning, even limited-to-seven board. Also tribe tag is limiting those races mechanically like how murlocs, beasts etc. are themed around some mechanics but these controllable races can be anything, a mage, a warrior, a priest etc. So mechanically it just looks wrong and limiting the art styles and the game's mechanic imo.
It would be better if Hearthstone could have tribes like how MTG has from beginning but they chose to go with tribeless path so there needed to be some cards which has no tribes and i always think that those tribeless cards will be playable classes of Warcraft. Now it has been broken with the release of draenei.
Also, tribes in hearthstone had some themes/mechanics added to them. I read it like Draenei will have the theme that each draenei will give a bonus for next draenei but looking at all cards there are a lot of draenei with random effects, Also there is this fact that there are dozens of older draenei which could never fit this theme like these guys here and so much more;
Also there is this fact that they gave Draenei tribe tag to Broken/Lost One which we can see on Exarch Akama and Demon tag to Man'ari Eredar from beginning. This is just sad and breaking the point that HS would be wider with addition of them but without those, it just feels wrong.
What will they do with those old cards, will they give Draenei tag to them too ? If they won't, it would be inconsistent with what they did with Undead, Naga etc. before in my opinion. If they will, it will be mechanically absurd.
So my point is, they shouldn't add a playable race as a tribe tag because they can be any class so they can't be or shouldn't be limited with a tribe tag and its mechanic/theme. they created cards and can/will create cards with those arts in future and it will break consistency even more, it still breaks it with adding the tribe to older cards.
If they had to add a tribe, it might be Ethereal for this expansion. It is more thematic tribe that you can bind them to a single mechanic but in my opinion you shouldn't bind a tribe like draenei to a mechanic. It looks so shallow and plain when you do that.
Now what awaits us ? Orcs with Frenzy ? Dwarves with Taunts ? Humans with Inspire ? Nelves with choose one ?
Don't get me wrong, it is always cool to have some content like this but it is not MTG which creatures has Human tribe with Soldier so you can do mechanically everything with those like a Human Werewolf or an Orc Warrior but this is HS and we all know how tribes are there mechanically.
In final thoughts, if they started to add these races as tribes, we won't have any tribeless cards in future so that's a problem on my point of view. There was a reason before as they don't add tribes for cards, like tutoring them for example. If they continue to add other races, that means we won't have any tribeless cards in future which is a problem in a game designed with addition of tribeless cards. I was skeptical when they added undead before but it was ok because they weren't a playable class so you can theme them around necromancy stuff but it started with Draenei now.
Why I am saying this ? Because now i will be pissed off if they won't add other races as tribe tag as Nelf, Human, Orc, Tauren etc. with Draenei addition they have no excuses anymore to add the others too. There was this excuse before which i explained above with mechanics, theme etc. Now it is gone with Draenei. it is a bad move and choice for game design of Hearthstone.
TL;DR I'm sad that draenei is used for Tribe, It should have been Ethereals.
