allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 3 months ago
Don't know what to think about this... There are a lot of good 1-drops, especially non-neutrals, but this card will be inconsistent at it's best. You want this in your mulligan or not at all.
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 3 months ago
Could work just fine with Kael'thas Sunstrider and other cards that support cheap spells. I just hope that the other "Studies" card shows a little more imagination.
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 3 months ago
Amazing article!
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember Akama from Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne and I'm pretty sure he has either Stealth or Permanent Stealth in the RTS. So the flavor is even more spot on regarding the Stealth.
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 3 months ago
Healthy change IMO but still a little boring since it's such a fun card to play. I have yet to decide wether to dust it or not, Highlander Hunter/Mage should still be playable, right?
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 3 months ago
Since I have a habit of opening big, slighly awkward legendaries I put together a Big Warrior deck during Boomsday that was really fun when it worked! I mean, what is a man supposed to do with both Woecleaver and The Boomship is his collection?
All removal up until T6 when you play Gather Your Party and start to cheat out your biggest and baddest minions one after the other while laughing evil-y. Sleeper card: Damaged Stegotron as a decent taunt on T6 if you draw bad or excellent as a recruit without the battlecry. Also with rush after playing Dr Boom. ;) I think I even included Rotface because I have it and why not.
After rotation I opened The Boom Reaver (of course) and tried the deck out in wild. When I unevitably opened Colossus of the Moon during Uldum it got squeezed in as well together with some Living Monuments.
As you understand, really fun to play and also a way to find a use for some of your awkward legendaries. ;)
My all-time favorite deck is Odd Taunt Warrior back in the Witchwood/Boomsday meta. I just loved the control style of it that doesn't rely on fatigue; it has a viable way for you to kill your opponent (Sulfuras). Armoring up and saving your removal tools for when you turn into Ragnaros so you can keep lobbing fireballs to your opponent's face is just sooooo satisfying.
I tried many iterations of this deck, my favorite being the beast package with Oondasta and Amani War Bears.
Hey, I used and loved that deck as well! I took it to wild after the quest rotated and played it casually there once in a while. To actually find a use for Oondasta was a big part of the pleasure. :)
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 3 months ago
Great writing and suggestions!
Like most others, I agree that DH came out too powerful and its dominance on ladder is kinda boring. I totally agree that other DH archetypes need a boost without strengthening Tempo even more. I think this is the way to go.
Illidan's card pool also need some weakening like the introduction of some bad or underwhelming spells. Right now, a card like Vulpera Scoundrel is very likely to give you at least one OP option every time you play her. Illidans pool of possible generated cards is smaller and simply stronger than other classes but this will probably balance itself out with time.
Besides this, I actually really like most stuff about the DH class. Illidan himself as a hero, offensive gameplay, the new mechanics (Outcast, hero attacking synergy) and the flavor as a whole. Especially combined with the whole Outland expansion. Flavorful and fun, but there is still some balancing required. :)
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 4 months ago
That's some awesome response, thanks! I might try Wrenchcalibur instead of Ancharrr just to get a feeling for Pirate Warrior before I decide to craft it. But I fear that the lack of draw will weaken the deck too much.
I agree that the nerf to Blackjack Stunner is huge, that deck is so much weaker now.
allthehypeCrossroads Historian 630739 PostsJoined 07/26/2019
Posted 4 years, 4 months ago
So I'm taking my question from the comments to the forums for some feedback. This is basically questions of wich cards to craft for a dude with decent collection but very little time to play.
I might craft Ancharrr after all since it seems like Warrior is totally impotent without it right now. Somewhat risky though since it might be affected by upcoming nerfs (without refund) and upcoming expansions.
Also, I don't play much now but still use Gala Secret Rogue on ladder. Is it obvious that Stealth is the way to go now instead of Shadowjeweler Hanar et al? I have all the cards so I will probably try it out at least.
I'm also missing a few cards for the strongest Tempo Demon Hunter lists. It's my impression that Metamorphosis is somewhat more vital than Kayn Sunfury. Am I right in this? As for now I'm running Maiev Shadowsong instead of Kayn to neutralize taunts.
Pretty scary actually! Cool art and concept. But it doesn't affect the board in any way when played so I doubt it will make it's way into meta decks.
This has pretty high potential. Especially for Spell shaman of course, bot for other archetypes as well. I will certainly try it out!
Buff target (Hello Upgradeable Framebot) or Inner Fire combo piece. Fair enough, since we desperately need some diversity among priests.
Don't know what to think about this... There are a lot of good 1-drops, especially non-neutrals, but this card will be inconsistent at it's best. You want this in your mulligan or not at all.
This could be pretty good but need support. The Glass Knight had a similar mechanic but never really worked.
Could work just fine with Kael'thas Sunstrider and other cards that support cheap spells. I just hope that the other "Studies" card shows a little more imagination.
Very impressive work, well done! Looks flavorful and fun to play, also with some new gameplay.
Amazing article!
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember Akama from Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne and I'm pretty sure he has either Stealth or Permanent Stealth in the RTS. So the flavor is even more spot on regarding the Stealth.
Healthy change IMO but still a little boring since it's such a fun card to play. I have yet to decide wether to dust it or not, Highlander Hunter/Mage should still be playable, right?
Since I have a habit of opening big, slighly awkward legendaries I put together a Big Warrior deck during Boomsday that was really fun when it worked! I mean, what is a man supposed to do with both Woecleaver and The Boomship is his collection?
All removal up until T6 when you play Gather Your Party and start to cheat out your biggest and baddest minions one after the other while laughing evil-y. Sleeper card: Damaged Stegotron as a decent taunt on T6 if you draw bad or excellent as a recruit without the battlecry. Also with rush after playing Dr Boom. ;) I think I even included Rotface because I have it and why not.
After rotation I opened The Boom Reaver (of course) and tried the deck out in wild. When I unevitably opened Colossus of the Moon during Uldum it got squeezed in as well together with some Living Monuments.
As you understand, really fun to play and also a way to find a use for some of your awkward legendaries. ;)
Hey, I used and loved that deck as well! I took it to wild after the quest rotated and played it casually there once in a while. To actually find a use for Oondasta was a big part of the pleasure. :)
Great writing and suggestions!
Like most others, I agree that DH came out too powerful and its dominance on ladder is kinda boring. I totally agree that other DH archetypes need a boost without strengthening Tempo even more. I think this is the way to go.
Illidan's card pool also need some weakening like the introduction of some bad or underwhelming spells. Right now, a card like Vulpera Scoundrel is very likely to give you at least one OP option every time you play her. Illidans pool of possible generated cards is smaller and simply stronger than other classes but this will probably balance itself out with time.
Besides this, I actually really like most stuff about the DH class. Illidan himself as a hero, offensive gameplay, the new mechanics (Outcast, hero attacking synergy) and the flavor as a whole. Especially combined with the whole Outland expansion. Flavorful and fun, but there is still some balancing required. :)
That's some awesome response, thanks! I might try Wrenchcalibur instead of Ancharrr just to get a feeling for Pirate Warrior before I decide to craft it. But I fear that the lack of draw will weaken the deck too much.
I agree that the nerf to Blackjack Stunner is huge, that deck is so much weaker now.
Metamorphosis will be my next craft for sure. I'll replace Kayn Sunfury with Maiev Shadowsong for now.
So I'm taking my question from the comments to the forums for some feedback. This is basically questions of wich cards to craft for a dude with decent collection but very little time to play.
I might craft Ancharrr after all since it seems like Warrior is totally impotent without it right now. Somewhat risky though since it might be affected by upcoming nerfs (without refund) and upcoming expansions.
Also, I don't play much now but still use Gala Secret Rogue on ladder. Is it obvious that Stealth is the way to go now instead of Shadowjeweler Hanar et al? I have all the cards so I will probably try it out at least.
I'm also missing a few cards for the strongest Tempo Demon Hunter lists. It's my impression that Metamorphosis is somewhat more vital than Kayn Sunfury. Am I right in this? As for now I'm running Maiev Shadowsong instead of Kayn to neutralize taunts.
Hmm, I might craft Ancharrr after all. It seems like Warrior is totally impotent without it right now.
Also, I don't play much now but still use Gala Secret Rogue on ladder. Is it obvious that Stealth is the way to go now instead of Hanar et al?
No mention of any Arena rotation.. Does anybody know when that comes?
How's pre-nerf Galakrond Rouge with secrets and Hanar doing now? I played the old list on ladder but haven't tried it after the nerfs.
So... I haven't opened a AoO legendary since launch day. SAD.
Well there’s exactly the rogue deck I’ve been looking for! 😃 Don’t have Akama so I threw in the quest, and having a total blast right now. Thanks
Hanar was the only card I was missing so I crafted it right away. :