Agreed. I found the shaman and warlock flavors very lacking and too generic as the basics of the class in Hearthstone. I'm honestly just tired of murlocs and kobolds at this point.
I have one small correction I'd like to make: Veranus is a female and you refer to her as "he", lol. No biggie though. She's a lore character who was Thorin's personal mount at one point. As always, I'm happy to see more legendaries who are actual WoW characters. Kronx is made up for Hearthstone as far as I can tell, but he seems like a decently strong character with a specific purpose, unlike some other Hearthstone exclusive characters who aren't really given any really identity or sense of where they fit in to the expansion's story. Looking at you Face Collector.
I have Medivh because it came as part of a deal when I bought a DVD of the Warcraft movie. Never thought it was worth it to spend money on these things before. Blizzard came to the same conclusion apparently, because they haven't introduced any other shop heroes since.
I basically feel the same way. However good the game is, it just feels like another Marvel licence game to me-- which I've personally grown tired of. Sure, games like Hearthstone are often based off of other existing universes, which I like, but they are generally made by the same company who makes the original game. This feels like Ben didn't have faith in an original idea for the team, so they just hitched on something already popular.
I feel you man. I want to have a warrior other than Garrosh SO BAD, but now both options cost money. Very tempting, but seeing as I regretted the only two preorders I've ever done for this game as soon as I finished opening all the packs, I think I'll learn from history and save money.
Oops, lol. That has some bad implications of what happens behind closed doors in Dalaran. Thanks for the complement buddy. :) I do my best. The upside to my being a college student right now is that I have a lot of writing practice and can do a decent job of making things clear. The downside is that sometimes homework keeps me too busy to do enough proofreads on these articles, lol.
I think Galakrond is more likely to be raised. He's the big skeleton next to the temple and heavily tied into the origin of the Dragonflights themselves. Perhaps we'll get the past-versions of the dragon aspects when they fought Galakrond and get a version of Deathwing back when he was a good guy and protecting the earth. Would be different at least.
Also i need to attach that Hearthstone decided to split the lore of Warcraft long ago which negates your dissertation. What was the E.V.I.L. for example or MSoG or Karazhan or Booms Lab etc. ? Where are real lore related content in Hearthstone ?
I always wanted to see some characters and lore expansions/adventures in Hearthstone but they never did that. They always tried to bring some new lore to the hearthstone.
So it is a fraud in my opinion. They are selling the game as "Heroes of Warcraft" but they are not really bring lore related stuff to the game. Sorry but the "Old Family Antique" never happened in Hearthstone. Blizzard always sold and replaced the "New Flashy Model" in the name of "Old Family Antique" to the players. That what really happens in Hearthstone. Players always thought that they are buying Antiques but never got that.
I am a fan of Blizzard since I played Warcraft 1 and Diablo 1. I played all of the games of them except The Lost Vikings. I am still playing Overwatch, Hots, Hearthstone and Diablo 3. Really love to read Warcraft lore from time to time but we need to qualify the things truly.
As we can see, Noone is playing the Hearthstone because of the Warcraft lore. They are playing the game because it is popular. If it loses its popularity, noone plays it. Because nowadays people doing everything because of its popularity. They can stop doing anything if they think it is not popular anymore. That's the thing.
Are you denying my existence? No one plays for the lore? I think I've made it rather clear during my time on this site that it's half the reason I DO play this game, lol. Yes, they take artistic liberties with the lore, but each one is spun as a tall tale around important locations, events, or groups from the lore. Also, you didn't touch on my other mention of the art. Art is often a matter of personal taste, and I find the atmosphere created by the Hearthstone art style to be fun and colorful. By contrast, the art depicted in this article looks dull and bland to me. I repeat the fact that these are my personal reasons and views and I understand that many don't share them, but I consider them to be perfectly valid in themselves and wish for them to be treated as such.
I'm sure these are all compelling reasons to switch over for someone who looks at Hearthstone as only a card game, but this game doesn't hold a candle to the depth I feel in the roots of Heathstone through its story and art. Hearthstone is built on lore that's over 20 years in the making and is featured in games where you get to interact and develop an almost personal connection with the main characters. LoR is based off the lore of a MOBA where any sense of depth or story is irreverent to the actual game. For me, this is akin to selling off an old family antique that you have history with in order to replace it with the new flashy model that a door-to-door salesmen offered you. If you don't see Hearthstone that way, no problem. I'm not judging, although I do think you are missing out. I just want to offer an alternative perspective.
Oooo, I can't wait to get my hands on this book and the first one. I love the art of Hearthstone, and I know that the game can't last forever. When it does end, I'll have the books to keep the art by.
I personally agree with you as well. It's one of those situations where if you make an exception for one person, you have to do it for everyone or else you are showing favoritism. He did violate the terms and service and I don't think he should be given preferred biased treatment just because I agree that Hong Kong is being oppressed by China. I hate it when a company like Blizzard gets political about anything. Only politics I want to hear about from them are Alliance and Horde politics.
Personality-wise, I consider it the highest complement to be compared to Pooh. Xi is a fool for not finding a way to turn it to his advantage somehow. On the flip side, I'm glad he didn't do that and corrupt the image of Pooh in the possess by associating it with his government.
Yes, this is Garrosh in his corrupted form during the Siege of Orgrimar raid where he absorbed the heart of Y'shragg as a last resort to hold on to his power against the rebels.
Agreed. I found the shaman and warlock flavors very lacking and too generic as the basics of the class in Hearthstone. I'm honestly just tired of murlocs and kobolds at this point.
Well, she does Mutate at least....
I have one small correction I'd like to make: Veranus is a female and you refer to her as "he", lol. No biggie though. She's a lore character who was Thorin's personal mount at one point. As always, I'm happy to see more legendaries who are actual WoW characters. Kronx is made up for Hearthstone as far as I can tell, but he seems like a decently strong character with a specific purpose, unlike some other Hearthstone exclusive characters who aren't really given any really identity or sense of where they fit in to the expansion's story. Looking at you Face Collector.
I have Medivh because it came as part of a deal when I bought a DVD of the Warcraft movie. Never thought it was worth it to spend money on these things before. Blizzard came to the same conclusion apparently, because they haven't introduced any other shop heroes since.
There are Iron Man Xbox games? Also, very good points.
I basically feel the same way. However good the game is, it just feels like another Marvel licence game to me-- which I've personally grown tired of. Sure, games like Hearthstone are often based off of other existing universes, which I like, but they are generally made by the same company who makes the original game. This feels like Ben didn't have faith in an original idea for the team, so they just hitched on something already popular.
I feel you man. I want to have a warrior other than Garrosh SO BAD, but now both options cost money. Very tempting, but seeing as I regretted the only two preorders I've ever done for this game as soon as I finished opening all the packs, I think I'll learn from history and save money.
It's been confirmed in a post that the "Plague of Undeath" is what they are using to resurrect him.
I love all those ideas. What class would you like to see more dragons added to the most?
Oops, lol. That has some bad implications of what happens behind closed doors in Dalaran. Thanks for the complement buddy. :) I do my best. The upside to my being a college student right now is that I have a lot of writing practice and can do a decent job of making things clear. The downside is that sometimes homework keeps me too busy to do enough proofreads on these articles, lol.
Thanks for catching that, lol
I think Galakrond is more likely to be raised. He's the big skeleton next to the temple and heavily tied into the origin of the Dragonflights themselves. Perhaps we'll get the past-versions of the dragon aspects when they fought Galakrond and get a version of Deathwing back when he was a good guy and protecting the earth. Would be different at least.
Yes, we are seeing Wyrmrest Temple, the headquarters of the Dragonflights in Northrend.
Are you denying my existence? No one plays for the lore? I think I've made it rather clear during my time on this site that it's half the reason I DO play this game, lol. Yes, they take artistic liberties with the lore, but each one is spun as a tall tale around important locations, events, or groups from the lore. Also, you didn't touch on my other mention of the art. Art is often a matter of personal taste, and I find the atmosphere created by the Hearthstone art style to be fun and colorful. By contrast, the art depicted in this article looks dull and bland to me. I repeat the fact that these are my personal reasons and views and I understand that many don't share them, but I consider them to be perfectly valid in themselves and wish for them to be treated as such.
I'm sure these are all compelling reasons to switch over for someone who looks at Hearthstone as only a card game, but this game doesn't hold a candle to the depth I feel in the roots of Heathstone through its story and art. Hearthstone is built on lore that's over 20 years in the making and is featured in games where you get to interact and develop an almost personal connection with the main characters. LoR is based off the lore of a MOBA where any sense of depth or story is irreverent to the actual game. For me, this is akin to selling off an old family antique that you have history with in order to replace it with the new flashy model that a door-to-door salesmen offered you. If you don't see Hearthstone that way, no problem. I'm not judging, although I do think you are missing out. I just want to offer an alternative perspective.
Oooo, I can't wait to get my hands on this book and the first one. I love the art of Hearthstone, and I know that the game can't last forever. When it does end, I'll have the books to keep the art by.
I personally agree with you as well. It's one of those situations where if you make an exception for one person, you have to do it for everyone or else you are showing favoritism. He did violate the terms and service and I don't think he should be given preferred biased treatment just because I agree that Hong Kong is being oppressed by China. I hate it when a company like Blizzard gets political about anything. Only politics I want to hear about from them are Alliance and Horde politics.
Personality-wise, I consider it the highest complement to be compared to Pooh. Xi is a fool for not finding a way to turn it to his advantage somehow. On the flip side, I'm glad he didn't do that and corrupt the image of Pooh in the possess by associating it with his government.
Yes, this is Garrosh in his corrupted form during the Siege of Orgrimar raid where he absorbed the heart of Y'shragg as a last resort to hold on to his power against the rebels.
So no exclusive skin with either of these bundles then?