Does this mean you would prefer the community here not to post links to other April 1 content? I have not problem either way, just looking for clarification.
I have been seeing the same thing with more 50g quests. Today I rolled a 50 into a 50. First time that happened since the change. I hope this is not the new normal.
At a quick look over, I would say these look pretty good and even handed. Doesn't seem to have killed any of the cards. Certainly will tune down some of the more annoying cards.
I have been a OoC backer since pretty much day one and have loved it. Really looking forward to seeing what 2020 brings to this site. I am also glad to see you are going to be supporting more than just HS. While HS is my primary game and want OoC to continue and this seems like a great way to do it.
Thank you as well for allowing and add free service at a very reasonable cost.
I have done the last few years of virtual ticket. Still undecided about this year. Seems like about half of what I would want to see is free. Card back is nice, but not sure getting a card as Golden that big of a deal to me. (I am assuming the standard version will be free as before).
I was hoping there would be packs included this year as well - but doesn't look like it. Has there been any teases of more stuff being added to the virtual ticket bundle as we get closer?
A couple things I want to mention that I have not seen brought up here (but I easily could have missed it/them) and some that have. Do I think Blitzchung is a hero and what he did was fantastic. I do - very much. But, he also has said he KNEW he was going to get banned. He knew it was against the rules (so the whole, it wasn't against the rules argument is invalid). The casters also knew what they were doing. That makes their action that much more noble.
Should Blizz have done what they did. Absolutely. E sports is not a forum for politics. As noble as their actions was, it is still politics. I don't play HS for politics. When streamers start bringing it up, I change. Blizz is also accountable to shareholders. Some of these shareholders are average people saving for their retirement. To punish them for someone else actions (while we happen to see is noble) would not be appropriate for Blizz.
And the big point I want to bring up. First, remember we get after Blizz all the time for their lack of communication and lack of explanation when they do communicate. However, this time, they communicated quickly AND loudly AND clearly. Did the we like what they said No. BUT the fact is, we are talking bout it. The WORLD is talking about it. The media is picking it up. The more mainstream media is picking it up. If Blizz just did what Blizz usually does would their be this much attention and talking about it? I don't think so.
I think that Blizz knows they are doing on the media front. I think Blizz what is hard place. I think they used their media power is such a way that China could not make repercussions about it. Yea, at the same time, they have exploded this story world wide. Sure, Reddit was all over this. But I don't think it would have been picked up and carried like it has.
Since Blizz has made their very public statement, China can't ignore it. They can't wipe it under the proverbial carpet. Anyone who follows Blizzard but not HS will now hear bout this.
This, I feel, was a very strategic move by Blizzard. This very forum is helping to prove that. Be as pissed as you want at Blizzard, but the fact is - their actions have done more for Hong Kong than doing nothing at all.
TL:DR;
I think Blizz's move was genius. I think Blizz coming out like this has done more to SUPPORT Hong Kong than if they had done their usual and just been quiet. This story is now world wide and would not have been if BLIZZ had remaind quiet on it. China can no longer ignore this story.
You are only emphasising the importance of politics in non-political forms of media. Blizzard gets direct monetary support of their decisions from people who are and aren't interested in politics, just as people in China are impacted by human rights violations whether or not they care about politics. It's not like Blizzard hushed someone because they said anything at all relating to politics. They did it solely because China lines their pockets.
"They [Blizzard] did it solely because China lines their pockets." Could you please point me to any evidence of this. You state it as fact, so you must have clear evidence of it. Otherwise that would only be you opinion or your feeling about the situation.
If you did, indeed, mis-speak. Could you still point me to any evidence or facts that led to such a position? I mean, other than "they are a corporation, so therefore they must be evil".
Of course I am emphasizing the importance of bringing up the Hong Kong situation in non-politcal forms of media. That is a large part of my point. What Blizzard did has brought it to MANY more people than would have know about it. Those that don't frequent political media. Another point for Blizzard!
A couple things I want to mention that I have not seen brought up here (but I easily could have missed it/them) and some that have. Do I think Blitzchung is a hero and what he did was fantastic. I do - very much. But, he also has said he KNEW he was going to get banned. He knew it was against the rules (so the whole, it wasn't against the rules argument is invalid). The casters also knew what they were doing. That makes their action that much more noble.
Should Blizz have done what they did. Absolutely. E sports is not a forum for politics. As noble as their actions was, it is still politics. I don't play HS for politics. When streamers start bringing it up, I change. Blizz is also accountable to shareholders. Some of these shareholders are average people saving for their retirement. To punish them for someone else actions (while we happen to see is noble) would not be appropriate for Blizz.
And the big point I want to bring up. First, remember we get after Blizz all the time for their lack of communication and lack of explanation when they do communicate. However, this time, they communicated quickly AND loudly AND clearly. Did the we like what they said No. BUT the fact is, we are talking bout it. The WORLD is talking about it. The media is picking it up. The more mainstream media is picking it up. If Blizz just did what Blizz usually does would their be this much attention and talking about it? I don't think so.
I think that Blizz knows they are doing on the media front. I think Blizz what is hard place. I think they used their media power is such a way that China could not make repercussions about it. Yea, at the same time, they have exploded this story world wide. Sure, Reddit was all over this. But I don't think it would have been picked up and carried like it has.
Since Blizz has made their very public statement, China can't ignore it. They can't wipe it under the proverbial carpet. Anyone who follows Blizzard but not HS will now hear bout this.
This, I feel, was a very strategic move by Blizzard. This very forum is helping to prove that. Be as pissed as you want at Blizzard, but the fact is - their actions have done more for Hong Kong than doing nothing at all.
TL:DR;
I think Blizz's move was genius. I think Blizz coming out like this has done more to SUPPORT Hong Kong than if they had done their usual and just been quiet. This story is now world wide and would not have been if BLIZZ had remaind quiet on it. China can no longer ignore this story.
Blizzard should fix this as a mechanic, if you paid a certain mana cost for something it should keep the mana cost you paid for on board this would solve CC and any other future problem..
This seems fair to me, and I have heard it suggested before.
My question is, if the minion gets bounced back to your hand.
By your own OR by say, SAP. What cost does it go back to your hand at?
Or to the deck if it gets shuffled?
Concistancy would become a problem. The discounted card looses it's discount when used.
Does this mean you would prefer the community here not to post links to other April 1 content? I have not problem either way, just looking for clarification.
I have been seeing the same thing with more 50g quests. Today I rolled a 50 into a 50. First time that happened since the change. I hope this is not the new normal.
Whatever the name ends up being, this is BETTER!
Still a fun card.
I liked this one. Nice voice work and I loved the new BoB!!!
At a quick look over, I would say these look pretty good and even handed. Doesn't seem to have killed any of the cards. Certainly will tune down some of the more annoying cards.
Thank you for this letter!
I have been a OoC backer since pretty much day one and have loved it. Really looking forward to seeing what 2020 brings to this site. I am also glad to see you are going to be supporting more than just HS. While HS is my primary game and want OoC to continue and this seems like a great way to do it.
Thank you as well for allowing and add free service at a very reasonable cost.
Keep up the good work, and good communication.
I hope we get some kind of undead dragon for flavor.
Well, that would make since. :)
That's what I get for not checking the obvious.
Aren't Side Quests just for League of Explorers?
Also, any idea what a "Claw" card is?
I really like this mechanic. At least I find it fun. It can be really useful as well, depending on timing. I will be using this card a lot.
The question is, do you pick the one you think is in your opponents hand, or risk getting the one you really want?
Are you implying that we may play this game for fun? ":)
Great guide.
I have the same issue. I still have a deck locked in from before and can't play.
HOpe this gets fixed. I, of course, got the Play Brawl quest..
So if we were mid-run are we getting credit for the wins? Is it going to pick where we dropped off? Not that big of a deal - just wondering.
This is one of the cheesiest things I have every seen!!
(expecting a 3 day ban for .... ;P)
to soon?
Also, I can re-roll daily quests again.
I have done the last few years of virtual ticket. Still undecided about this year. Seems like about half of what I would want to see is free. Card back is nice, but not sure getting a card as Golden that big of a deal to me. (I am assuming the standard version will be free as before).
I was hoping there would be packs included this year as well - but doesn't look like it. Has there been any teases of more stuff being added to the virtual ticket bundle as we get closer?
"They [Blizzard] did it solely because China lines their pockets." Could you please point me to any evidence of this. You state it as fact, so you must have clear evidence of it. Otherwise that would only be you opinion or your feeling about the situation.
If you did, indeed, mis-speak. Could you still point me to any evidence or facts that led to such a position? I mean, other than "they are a corporation, so therefore they must be evil".
Of course I am emphasizing the importance of bringing up the Hong Kong situation in non-politcal forms of media. That is a large part of my point. What Blizzard did has brought it to MANY more people than would have know about it. Those that don't frequent political media. Another point for Blizzard!
Greetings,
A couple things I want to mention that I have not seen brought up here (but I easily could have missed it/them) and some that have. Do I think Blitzchung is a hero and what he did was fantastic. I do - very much. But, he also has said he KNEW he was going to get banned. He knew it was against the rules (so the whole, it wasn't against the rules argument is invalid). The casters also knew what they were doing. That makes their action that much more noble.
Should Blizz have done what they did. Absolutely. E sports is not a forum for politics. As noble as their actions was, it is still politics. I don't play HS for politics. When streamers start bringing it up, I change. Blizz is also accountable to shareholders. Some of these shareholders are average people saving for their retirement. To punish them for someone else actions (while we happen to see is noble) would not be appropriate for Blizz.
And the big point I want to bring up. First, remember we get after Blizz all the time for their lack of communication and lack of explanation when they do communicate. However, this time, they communicated quickly AND loudly AND clearly. Did the we like what they said No. BUT the fact is, we are talking bout it. The WORLD is talking about it. The media is picking it up. The more mainstream media is picking it up. If Blizz just did what Blizz usually does would their be this much attention and talking about it? I don't think so.
I think that Blizz knows they are doing on the media front. I think Blizz what is hard place. I think they used their media power is such a way that China could not make repercussions about it. Yea, at the same time, they have exploded this story world wide. Sure, Reddit was all over this. But I don't think it would have been picked up and carried like it has.
Since Blizz has made their very public statement, China can't ignore it. They can't wipe it under the proverbial carpet. Anyone who follows Blizzard but not HS will now hear bout this.
This, I feel, was a very strategic move by Blizzard. This very forum is helping to prove that. Be as pissed as you want at Blizzard, but the fact is - their actions have done more for Hong Kong than doing nothing at all.
TL:DR;
I think Blizz's move was genius. I think Blizz coming out like this has done more to SUPPORT Hong Kong than if they had done their usual and just been quiet. This story is now world wide and would not have been if BLIZZ had remaind quiet on it. China can no longer ignore this story.
This seems fair to me, and I have heard it suggested before.
My question is, if the minion gets bounced back to your hand.
By your own OR by say, SAP. What cost does it go back to your hand at?
Or to the deck if it gets shuffled?
Concistancy would become a problem. The discounted card looses it's discount when used.