I understand that concern. Though I tend to favor packages that build a deck for you, at least in part. Good way to start a new Meta and easy jumping in point for new players.
Still I get having everything solved day 1 is also bad. Still I don't think they have deathknights 100% locked in. Sure certain rune builds will be strong and probably op knowing Blizzard. However the runes give them another number to adjust for nerfs and buffs. So even if things come out solved the current cadence of balance patches will keep things varied. They hit DH a few times when it came out so I am sure they are watching DKs closely. There are also so many cards for them I am curious how they end up split across runes.
Side note I want to be a rebel and make a no rune deck for no reason other than to see if it's possible now (no rune cards at all).
As for the path of arthas set...my wallet doesn't like it. I feel stuff like these should be part of core, or at least obtainable via packs/dust. Events post microsoft takeover is starting to stink, and I hope hearthstone doesn't get any more expensive as it is.
Signature cards though, are as cool as they are completely optional. That's fine for me. But I do pity those omega whales who now have to drop god knows how much more to get all 18 of those things every expansion.
The Path cards are craftable and the bundle can be gotten for 2000 gold (like a miniset). From Playhearthstone "Death Knight Deep Dive" article.
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The entire Path of Arthas is included in the March of the Lich King Pre-Purchase Mega Bundle. Once the expansion goes live, the Path of Arthas will also be available for standalone purchase in either normal (2000 Gold or 1500 Runestones) or Golden offerings (money or 7000 Runestones). The Golden version includes Golden copies of all the cards in the Path of Arthas and a bonus Diamond copy of the Lady Deathwhisper Diamond Legendary card. ** Path of Arthas cards can’t be opened from packs, they can only be purchased as part of the pre-purchase Mega Bundle, purchased as a standalone purchase, or crafted.
For my 2cents here, I love everything about the Rune system. It's another deckbuilding puzzle to play with and also gives the devs another number to tweak in balance. Instead of raising the mana cost, they make that op card 2 frost runes instead of one, ect. We'll see how well it works in practice though because judging the system fully before that isn't thorough enough. However, if it does as well as it looks, I'd love to see it in other classes.
As for the Day one Mini-set, I'm actually for it because it focuses on the new class. I feel Demon Hunters lacked some tools early on. Not that Dh was weak but if there was an extra set for them back then, maybe their big demon cards would have had more of a foundation at launch.
Evoker is the new class for the Dragonflight expansion. I assume he is afraid of a tie in with the new WoW expansion. While I understand his fears it's too early for that I believe. HS would want to build on the nostalgia of WoW or twists on characters and locations. With it not being out yet I don't believe they would target such an unfamiliar place.
Though I am curious if they do go deathknight, how they will theme it going from a death based expansion already? Do we get a hoedown in Hearthglen?? Maybe a Wintersday in Ebon Hold? Just seems like a fun challenge to me. Can't wait to see what they do.
Such a fascinating game. The locations and card generation keep things interesting. The strategy is great too. Choices really matter and games can come down right to that last flip. Snapping too is awesome. I forgot to do it but beating an opponent when they do it feels great.
I swear I sat down to just see the tutorial and like 4 hours went by. Such a fun play pattern, satisfying leveling system, and great art.
Hearthstone will still be my main game I think, just love that world, but snap will definitely be played at least weekly for the new locations.
Also that Uther with a cheeseburger made me laugh. Not enough to buy it but can't wait to play against it. I don't usually buy skins though so no surprise. (Lu Bu was the exception).
Been distracted by other games the last 2 months, didn't get as much hearthstone is as I wanted, had to catch up to get the mini set. But now that's done. Got 15 legendaries in total. Been having a blast with the Dark Alley Imp-Possible* and Secret Thief Rogue. Infuse has been fun and locations are interesting, been a good set so far. Also the puns this time are 10/10.
*I play Imp Warlock in Wild but with mostly big imps in Dark Alley Pack.
Perjury looks so fun. I've been playing a secret thief Rogue and it's been real fun. Not the best win rate but recasting secrets with the Stash is satisfying.
Halkias is super fun. The stealth really improved this card. Being able to play it out and know it's relatively safe until your next turn is so nice. I've been running it in a thief rogue deck using Sketchy Stranger and Contraband Stash to keep secrets active. It's been a lot of fun.
The Relic buffs also felt great, however I still feel the other 2 relics aren't good enough baseline. Once the upgrades go it's fine but 3 mana for some 1/1s without rush, eh. I tried it with deathrattle and with the no hand stuff haven't found a good spot yet. Still giving it a try though.
Glad to see Celestial Alignment changed. I like the idea of the card but a druid can get back to near 10 mana in a turn while playing out an entire board and the opponent having 1 mana/1 card turn to try and counter it is dumb. Making it to just effect the caster makes it a fun combo enabler without being an I win button.
The rest seems fine. Snowfall is interesting, the freeze is still powerful enough I think.
Buffs I love Relic Vault getting cheaper. Love to see what they do to everything else. Relics are cool but so slow. Edwin is strange but okay cool, I am sure that won't break anything. Curious what they'll do with Paladin and Warrior.
I do kind of wish the nerfs and buffs were in separate patches. The nerfs could be good enough to help other decks pop up. Throwing the buffs in just might over do it. Not that they aren't needed but to much too fast is bad too. We shall see.
I still have enough dust to craft 2. Not sure what exactly I want. Envy is hilarious though. Can steal some very fun stuff. Shut down a few mages stealing the new KT because they ignored him. Oops.
I was thinking the same thing. I love Overlord Saurfang. Maybe combine a big Warrior with the Location for easy triggers on some big Frenzy guys then Saurfang to bring them back. I keep trying to make him work but never quite enough.
Or do a more agressive line with Warsong Envoy and Razormane Raider with some handbuffs from the extractor. Could be real fun.
I'm excited for Tome Tampering. Definitely gonna be busted in wild.
Standard I really don't know what direction I'm going. Everything looks so fun for the most part. It'll all be down to what I open and then crafting to round out a deck or two.
Scuttlebutt Ghoul is kind of a forgetable card in the set. Whenever I hear people talking secrets this set it's mage and rogue for the new stuff. Never thought of it for Paladin but with handbuffs that card is definitely better than it looks. Not sure it'll beat out the pure stuff but still a strong option.
Great article. Love these weird cards. I had not seen the reprint of Mana Crypt, love that art.
One with Nothing is the type of weird card I love. Just trying to get it to work can be so fun. The look on your opponents face when you play it though is so worth it.
Up to 175 as of today (w/ TP). Good enough. I got about 4k gold too which is a lot for me. Almost 4k dust as well. Colossal and dredge have been real fun. The theme of MCN really got me and the puns! Definitely excited for the next set. Curious where they go with the mini set from there too. They hit a lot of random dungeons and other zones for characters. Could be anywhere (The Maw or De Other Side are my hopes).
I understand that concern. Though I tend to favor packages that build a deck for you, at least in part. Good way to start a new Meta and easy jumping in point for new players.
Still I get having everything solved day 1 is also bad. Still I don't think they have deathknights 100% locked in. Sure certain rune builds will be strong and probably op knowing Blizzard. However the runes give them another number to adjust for nerfs and buffs. So even if things come out solved the current cadence of balance patches will keep things varied. They hit DH a few times when it came out so I am sure they are watching DKs closely. There are also so many cards for them I am curious how they end up split across runes.
Side note I want to be a rebel and make a no rune deck for no reason other than to see if it's possible now (no rune cards at all).
The Path cards are craftable and the bundle can be gotten for 2000 gold (like a miniset). From Playhearthstone "Death Knight Deep Dive" article.
For my 2cents here, I love everything about the Rune system. It's another deckbuilding puzzle to play with and also gives the devs another number to tweak in balance. Instead of raising the mana cost, they make that op card 2 frost runes instead of one, ect. We'll see how well it works in practice though because judging the system fully before that isn't thorough enough. However, if it does as well as it looks, I'd love to see it in other classes.
As for the Day one Mini-set, I'm actually for it because it focuses on the new class. I feel Demon Hunters lacked some tools early on. Not that Dh was weak but if there was an extra set for them back then, maybe their big demon cards would have had more of a foundation at launch.
Evoker is the new class for the Dragonflight expansion. I assume he is afraid of a tie in with the new WoW expansion. While I understand his fears it's too early for that I believe. HS would want to build on the nostalgia of WoW or twists on characters and locations. With it not being out yet I don't believe they would target such an unfamiliar place.
Though I am curious if they do go deathknight, how they will theme it going from a death based expansion already? Do we get a hoedown in Hearthglen?? Maybe a Wintersday in Ebon Hold? Just seems like a fun challenge to me. Can't wait to see what they do.
Such a fascinating game. The locations and card generation keep things interesting. The strategy is great too. Choices really matter and games can come down right to that last flip. Snapping too is awesome. I forgot to do it but beating an opponent when they do it feels great.
I swear I sat down to just see the tutorial and like 4 hours went by. Such a fun play pattern, satisfying leveling system, and great art.
Hearthstone will still be my main game I think, just love that world, but snap will definitely be played at least weekly for the new locations.
If only I played Mercs, that Ysera is beautiful.
Also that Uther with a cheeseburger made me laugh. Not enough to buy it but can't wait to play against it. I don't usually buy skins though so no surprise. (Lu Bu was the exception).
Been distracted by other games the last 2 months, didn't get as much hearthstone is as I wanted, had to catch up to get the mini set. But now that's done. Got 15 legendaries in total. Been having a blast with the Dark Alley Imp-Possible* and Secret Thief Rogue. Infuse has been fun and locations are interesting, been a good set so far. Also the puns this time are 10/10.
*I play Imp Warlock in Wild but with mostly big imps in Dark Alley Pack.
Nathanos is my favorite card od the set. I love big and deathrattle hunter. Definitely be trying to make this guy work day 1.
Perjury looks so fun. I've been playing a secret thief Rogue and it's been real fun. Not the best win rate but recasting secrets with the Stash is satisfying.
I love the Tauren designs. Making them play off locations feels very fitting. Looks like a fun idea for a set.
Halkias is super fun. The stealth really improved this card. Being able to play it out and know it's relatively safe until your next turn is so nice. I've been running it in a thief rogue deck using Sketchy Stranger and Contraband Stash to keep secrets active. It's been a lot of fun.
Warhorse Trainer also felt good. Though I miss Lothraxion the Redeemed the Buffet Biggun is a good start.
The Relic buffs also felt great, however I still feel the other 2 relics aren't good enough baseline. Once the upgrades go it's fine but 3 mana for some 1/1s without rush, eh. I tried it with deathrattle and with the no hand stuff haven't found a good spot yet. Still giving it a try though.
Glad to see Celestial Alignment changed. I like the idea of the card but a druid can get back to near 10 mana in a turn while playing out an entire board and the opponent having 1 mana/1 card turn to try and counter it is dumb. Making it to just effect the caster makes it a fun combo enabler without being an I win button.
The rest seems fine. Snowfall is interesting, the freeze is still powerful enough I think.
Buffs I love Relic Vault getting cheaper. Love to see what they do to everything else. Relics are cool but so slow. Edwin is strange but okay cool, I am sure that won't break anything. Curious what they'll do with Paladin and Warrior.
I do kind of wish the nerfs and buffs were in separate patches. The nerfs could be good enough to help other decks pop up. Throwing the buffs in just might over do it. Not that they aren't needed but to much too fast is bad too. We shall see.
I stopped watching the Anime years ago, but seeing Weevil get beat down is still satisfying. Thanks for the clip!
I had the most gold I've saved for most expansions this time. So I did pretty good. About 50ish packs opened so far.
First Legendary in my first 10 Golden Lady Darkvein
After thatPelagos, Murloc Holmes, Orion, Mansion Manager. I'm not on the paid track so the Holmes is welcome, fun to play with that card.
Freebee of the rewards track as The Harvester of Envy.
I still have enough dust to craft 2. Not sure what exactly I want. Envy is hilarious though. Can steal some very fun stuff. Shut down a few mages stealing the new KT because they ignored him. Oops.
I was thinking the same thing. I love Overlord Saurfang. Maybe combine a big Warrior with the Location for easy triggers on some big Frenzy guys then Saurfang to bring them back. I keep trying to make him work but never quite enough.
Or do a more agressive line with Warsong Envoy and Razormane Raider with some handbuffs from the extractor. Could be real fun.
I'm excited for Tome Tampering. Definitely gonna be busted in wild.
Standard I really don't know what direction I'm going. Everything looks so fun for the most part. It'll all be down to what I open and then crafting to round out a deck or two.
Scuttlebutt Ghoul is kind of a forgetable card in the set. Whenever I hear people talking secrets this set it's mage and rogue for the new stuff. Never thought of it for Paladin but with handbuffs that card is definitely better than it looks. Not sure it'll beat out the pure stuff but still a strong option.
Great article. Love these weird cards. I had not seen the reprint of Mana Crypt, love that art.
One with Nothing is the type of weird card I love. Just trying to get it to work can be so fun. The look on your opponents face when you play it though is so worth it.
Busy week I didn't pay enough attention to the WCDC as I usually do. That spirit tamer has a great effect. Glad it won.
That new KT looks great. Probably my favorite of the new ones.
Up to 175 as of today (w/ TP). Good enough. I got about 4k gold too which is a lot for me. Almost 4k dust as well. Colossal and dredge have been real fun. The theme of MCN really got me and the puns! Definitely excited for the next set. Curious where they go with the mini set from there too. They hit a lot of random dungeons and other zones for characters. Could be anywhere (The Maw or De Other Side are my hopes).
See you all in the castle!