Kind of like Headmaster Kel'Thuzad, but for Honorable Kill. "Nothing will inspire you more to switch sides than a Fireball to the face." IIRC the Spirit of Redemption is the caretaker of Alterac Valley's dead PvP players, watching over them while they wait to respawn.
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R - Should be "Slingshot Goblin", just the one O. The text seems okay, being essentially Cobra Shot with a condition (and a body), although it does buck up against Knight-Captain in terms of general function.
Demonxz95 - I think a reduction of 4 is fine. A sizable payoff for what can be an uncommon condition to activate.
BasilAnguis - I agree with AeroJulwin in-that The Flag should have some kind of aura effect to really encourage your opponent to target it. Otherwise, they might just leave it alone and deny you the "game within a game" fun.
DestroyerR - Ignoring the Keyword-soup, I think it's okay, but quite boring. It's "just stats", and people don't care for that unless something good is coming along with it (or you're Saidan the Scarlet, compensating with sheer numbers).
grumpymonk - Ignoring the name problem, I think the Rogue spell is more interesting than Karl. Karl has some math involved that'll turn some people away, having to line everything up just right for the HK. He's also a terrible drop onto an empty board, which is unfortunate. The spell has the cool "should I Combo or not" factor that adds to the decision-making.
AeroJulwin - I assume the Cub returns to your hand even if it dies? It wouldn't be good otherwise, but that's also not entirely intuitive: dead things are dead, you shouldn't get them back (unless you're a filthy Priest). I like Charon because "Fire Control Mage" sounds cool to me. Or maybe "Fire Fighter Mage"? :P
Wailor - I've been told that the Druid is supposed to have a problem clearing minions with spells, so Sunfire is presumably an issue. The Blademaster is a fine card, though, so I'd go with that one. Could even chain-kill a bunch of 4-Health minions.
So...what'd you get? I'm at work on lunch so I won't be opening my packs until later (to keep track of pity timers), but I did see that my two free golden Legendaries were Bru'kan of the Elements and Bearon Gla'shear. The game must've known I did the Shaman review and rewarded me thusly 😁
Therazane is an Elemental Lord, like Al'Akir the Windlord, Ragnaros the Firelord, and Neptulon. Doesn't really jive with the Freeze Shaman archetype FiAV has going on, to be honest, but it could definitely find a home in a Control Shaman build. The Sandstone Elemental is an example of what the Honorable Kill would produce, like if the Shaman killed a Double Agent or some other 3/3.
Good luck to the other finalists. Apologies for no-feedback this time around: ended up not doing much beyond my initial post, and didn't even update my Secret. Work has been crazy-busy lately, and I spend most of my off-time sleeping lol :/
I think the Imp-credible Trousers is broken...literally. The Fel Rifts always appear on top of the deck, giving you two 3/3s the turn after you play any Fel spell. It seems impossible to deal with.
I love the robo-Ragnaros Battlegrounds skin, and I like some of the others too, but...I've won with most of them. That means I'm less likely to play them again lel
Phrasing comes from Dart Trap. The left card is a callback to A. F. Kay and her Idle Hero Power, while the right card is a callback to Mindbreaker. The first version is definitely more impactful, which is good because not all decks care about their Hero Power, but it could also be hard-countering certain decks, so I made a second one just in case.
Then again, how many would be upset if Nap Time reined in Questline Warlock, Questline Hunter, and/or Shadow Priest?
Fedrion - I agree with Wailor: Sylvanas has generally been more Deathrattle-focused than Secrets-focused, both from a flavor and gameplay standpoint. That and spending 5-mana for a spell might be a hard sell after playing a bunch of Secrets; you're not contesting the board that much because of it. Not sure. I will say that Lament is a good flavor choice: definitely keep with that direction.
Arkasaur - The minion concerns me because it could grow out of control fairly early on, being just a 2-mana minion. At least if it said Holy-spells, you wouldn't be able to abuse the Coin. I still find it more interesting than the spell, though.
Lightforged Cariel - Half damage to my face, all the time, and it can't be removed except through Ooze/Viper and/or my own stupidity? I'm in. Gonna have to drop Hammer of the Naaru in my N'Zoth deck...
Balinda Stonehearth - I've wanted to play Big Spell Mage ever since I (foolishly) crafted Dragoncaller Alanna. Could this expansion be what makes her...maybe not high-tier, but at least fun to play?
Bearon Gla'shear - You have no idea how much I want Freeze Shaman to be fun. This is the person who put Freeze Shaman in all their custom expansions, and if the weekly card competition was Shaman-related I probably went that direction as well. Don't let it be a meme!
Rokara, the Valorous + all Frost Warrior cards - I'm so on board this hype train. I was positive Fire Warrior would be a thing before any-other school, but fuck it: Control Frost Warrior is cool (pun intended).
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Kind of like Headmaster Kel'Thuzad, but for Honorable Kill. "Nothing will inspire you more to switch sides than a Fireball to the face." IIRC the Spirit of Redemption is the caretaker of Alterac Valley's dead PvP players, watching over them while they wait to respawn.
Feedback:
R - Should be "Slingshot Goblin", just the one O. The text seems okay, being essentially Cobra Shot with a condition (and a body), although it does buck up against Knight-Captain in terms of general function.
Demonxz95 - I think a reduction of 4 is fine. A sizable payoff for what can be an uncommon condition to activate.
BasilAnguis - I agree with AeroJulwin in-that The Flag should have some kind of aura effect to really encourage your opponent to target it. Otherwise, they might just leave it alone and deny you the "game within a game" fun.
DestroyerR - Ignoring the Keyword-soup, I think it's okay, but quite boring. It's "just stats", and people don't care for that unless something good is coming along with it (or you're Saidan the Scarlet, compensating with sheer numbers).
grumpymonk - Ignoring the name problem, I think the Rogue spell is more interesting than Karl. Karl has some math involved that'll turn some people away, having to line everything up just right for the HK. He's also a terrible drop onto an empty board, which is unfortunate. The spell has the cool "should I Combo or not" factor that adds to the decision-making.
AeroJulwin - I assume the Cub returns to your hand even if it dies? It wouldn't be good otherwise, but that's also not entirely intuitive: dead things are dead, you shouldn't get them back (unless you're a filthy Priest). I like Charon because "Fire Control Mage" sounds cool to me. Or maybe "Fire Fighter Mage"? :P
Wailor - I've been told that the Druid is supposed to have a problem clearing minions with spells, so Sunfire is presumably an issue. The Blademaster is a fine card, though, so I'd go with that one. Could even chain-kill a bunch of 4-Health minions.
From my 5 golden packs, I got Magister Dawngrasp :D
From my 81 normal packs, Kurtrus, Demon-Render, Saidan the Scarlet, Cera'thine Fleetrunner, and Rokara, the Valorous. Interesting mix of stuff. Will probably buy more packs tomorrow with gold, but I have to get up early so I can't even play tonight :(
So...what'd you get? I'm at work on lunch so I won't be opening my packs until later (to keep track of pity timers), but I did see that my two free golden Legendaries were Bru'kan of the Elements and Bearon Gla'shear. The game must've known I did the Shaman review and rewarded me thusly 😁
That music was bouncin'.
Therazane is an Elemental Lord, like Al'Akir the Windlord, Ragnaros the Firelord, and Neptulon. Doesn't really jive with the Freeze Shaman archetype FiAV has going on, to be honest, but it could definitely find a home in a Control Shaman build. The Sandstone Elemental is an example of what the Honorable Kill would produce, like if the Shaman killed a Double Agent or some other 3/3.
Congratulations to DestroyerR! My score was the same in both phases: 3.44 :/
Good luck to the other finalists. Apologies for no-feedback this time around: ended up not doing much beyond my initial post, and didn't even update my Secret. Work has been crazy-busy lately, and I spend most of my off-time sleeping lol :/
Definitely fair to say. Who knows: maybe they'll share space in a deck someday 😁
We've got a filthy Double Agent over here!
Forget about Kennen: what is that giant Void monster he's fighting?!? D: Somebody call in the Doomslayer!
I think the Imp-credible Trousers is broken...literally. The Fel Rifts always appear on top of the deck, giving you two 3/3s the turn after you play any Fel spell. It seems impossible to deal with.
Ate my opponent's Megafin with Mutanus the Devourer :D
I don't know if I can work for Horde scum D:
I love the robo-Ragnaros Battlegrounds skin, and I like some of the others too, but...I've won with most of them. That means I'm less likely to play them again lel
Congratulations to Wailor!
Phrasing comes from Dart Trap. The left card is a callback to A. F. Kay and her Idle Hero Power, while the right card is a callback to Mindbreaker. The first version is definitely more impactful, which is good because not all decks care about their Hero Power, but it could also be hard-countering certain decks, so I made a second one just in case.
Then again, how many would be upset if Nap Time reined in Questline Warlock, Questline Hunter, and/or Shadow Priest?
Good luck to the other finalists :)
My Freeze Galakrond Shaman theorycraft will be a Tier 1 deck, because...I wish it so? It'll be a true Christmas miracle!
...I just want it to be fun. Please be more than a meme.
Fedrion - I agree with Wailor: Sylvanas has generally been more Deathrattle-focused than Secrets-focused, both from a flavor and gameplay standpoint. That and spending 5-mana for a spell might be a hard sell after playing a bunch of Secrets; you're not contesting the board that much because of it. Not sure. I will say that Lament is a good flavor choice: definitely keep with that direction.
Arkasaur - The minion concerns me because it could grow out of control fairly early on, being just a 2-mana minion. At least if it said Holy-spells, you wouldn't be able to abuse the Coin. I still find it more interesting than the spell, though.
Lightforged Cariel - Half damage to my face, all the time, and it can't be removed except through Ooze/Viper and/or my own stupidity? I'm in. Gonna have to drop Hammer of the Naaru in my N'Zoth deck...
Brasswing - Maybe it can fit in my Vanndar Stormpike + N'Zoth, God of the Deep deck.
Balinda Stonehearth - I've wanted to play Big Spell Mage ever since I (foolishly) crafted Dragoncaller Alanna. Could this expansion be what makes her...maybe not high-tier, but at least fun to play?
Xyrella, the Devout - Time to update my Awaken the Makers deck :D
Bru'kan of the Elements - RIP Kalimos, Primal Lord, one of my favorite cards.
Bearon Gla'shear - You have no idea how much I want Freeze Shaman to be fun. This is the person who put Freeze Shaman in all their custom expansions, and if the weekly card competition was Shaman-related I probably went that direction as well. Don't let it be a meme!
Tamsin's Phylactery - My Big Demonlock with N'Zoth, the Corruptor thanks you.
Rokara, the Valorous + all Frost Warrior cards - I'm so on board this hype train. I was positive Fire Warrior would be a thing before any-other school, but fuck it: Control Frost Warrior is cool (pun intended).