TL, DR: Professor Slate is a good card that lacks support in Standard but can easily become great with a single decent AoE/Multi-hit spell.
Awesome, glad to see he felt good. I got Professor Slate as my freebie but wasn't sure how to use him. I too tried to make Vereesa Windrunner work back around Uldum. Enjoyed the deck but wasn't consistant. I'll see what I can conjure up in wild.
I also got Speaker Gidra, love this card. Even small spells (2-3 mana) really feel good. In combination with the spell Gidra is almost guarenteed to kill two things AND live because of her high health. So the opponent is forced to deal with her on their turn or take a good hit. My deck isn't perfect by any means but Gidra has left her mark. Side note Diligent Notetaker is amazing.
Also played a bit of Rogue. Plagiarize makes for some clever plays even without the rest of the secret package. Got some real fun wins off of this card. I don't even own Secret Passage and stealth rogue still feels really good. Cutting Class is easily brought to 1-2 mana and can reload you after a strong turn.
Pen Flinger is my new best friend. What a silly card and I love it.
Oh just thought of this. Where is Chromie? The time traveling dragon. She wasn't in Decent of Dragons, she is found in Andorhal (next to scholomance) in classic WoW.
Since bronze dragons tend to fall into the paladin class in hearthstone, she would of been a fun choice. Even not in her Dragon form (i.e. Wrathion). Hope she gets a card someday.
I loved all the connections. Blizzard did a very good job of giving these characters a remake in this "what if" scenario.
I also agree that Turalyon is a bit of a question mark as to why he is there. Maybe it's something to do with the Solo content later and they needed a hero (though I suspect Lilian is in that role). Personally I would of liked to see another Scarlet or Silver Hand character. Perhaps a certain Crusade leader later cloned by a dreadlord*. But I also enjoy when they grab off the beaten path characters and toss them in. However finding a Holy character for this place was a tough call. Turalyon definitely deserves a card for sure and this fits his Holy warrior vibe very well.
Also the Fireheart = Chillheart thing. I feel sad I didn't make that connection. Makes so much sense. The deathrattles that turn into Ghosts too fit the world well. Sneaky Delinquent or Smug Senior show the punishment for sneaking around the school is death.
Malicia was a boss in there too, though again no lore to really back her up. Seems she is also outside Scholomance in the current WoW world. Althought 10/10 Blizz for the puns this expansion. Soulciologist Malicia and Felosophy made me laugh way more than they should have.
*Saidan Dathrohan is Balnazzar in disguise in the Stratholme dungeon's Scarlet side.
Very nice card. Strong but slow board clear solo. Combined with most whirlwind effects it's so powerful for Warrior. Paladin it might be too slow to pop that deathrattle. A third Equality/ Libram of Justice is still good enough though.
In Paladin this seems great I'll be using her for sure in Libram or [Hearthstone Card (The Last Kaleidosau) Not Found]r Quest decks.
Priest, Dragon style decks have a lot of Minion based removal. Could work well there. Keep your spells positive buffs while using your minions to control the board. Aeon ReaverDuskbreaker
Not being able to run most removal is definitely a downside though. Still there are enough ways to generate spells that maybe it's not as detrimental as it seems. Vulpera Scoundrel
It's not all about forced draw, though that is were it will shine.
You play this, pass. Your opponent draws and you know what it is plus get a cheap copy. That effect is powerful and forces removal for sure. Plus the strong body means it's a threat and 8 health isn't easy.
It's not an I win card but definitely a high value threat that can get you value and beat the opponent down if left alone.
I agree on the lore front. Would of rathered seen someone from the argent dawn or scarlet crusade in this spot with the effect.
I like the effect. A remove that leaves a body is always good. Paladin has less removal than most classes so I can see this being used. Similar to Eadric or the taunt from ungoro (on phone or I'd look it up). Libram of justice is still the go to removal I think but this has a chance.
I think this will do the best in Priest with their cheap destruction in the shadow word cards. (i.e Shadow Word: Ruin) but this also has interesting effects with cards like Conjurer's Calling or even Sacrificial Pact.
Really fun card. Will definitely be a craft for me.
Effect a bit too random, as others said. Spellkin is more predictable. Still cool effect though. Always appreciate a dragon. Could see some use for sure and strong in arena.
Some of the effects are awesome some are just good. Overall good card. I'd run it in a more aggressive deck. The control decks loose out with some of the smaller effects where an on curve 2 drop with any of those effects really do well in agro.
I like this card. Nice body, lots of stats. Sure the 3/3s won't kill much late game but on and empty board or with some on minion attack/death triggers this could have some fun utility.
Nice card, especially for Rogue since they lack board clears but have many cheap spells to trigger this. Could also work well with discounted Librams. Like a Consecration with a body.
5 star artwork and concept. Made me do a double take in the reveal. Not as wide spread as Devolve but can hit the same target multiple times. This really does look like a community created concept and I love it.
Love this in rogue. Not sure about Mage. Babbling Book, Violet Spellwing kind of take this spot in my mind. Although discover is very powerful, so maybe I'm wrong here.
Fantastic card. Really blends the two classes together well. Both classes in the current meta are probably looking at the copy effect, which is already strong. The fact that it's also a (beast only)Prince Keleseth is nothing to ignore. Druid and Hunter with a few more aggressive/early beasts could make use of that side too.
Awesome, glad to see he felt good. I got Professor Slate as my freebie but wasn't sure how to use him. I too tried to make Vereesa Windrunner work back around Uldum. Enjoyed the deck but wasn't consistant. I'll see what I can conjure up in wild.
I also got Speaker Gidra, love this card. Even small spells (2-3 mana) really feel good. In combination with the spell Gidra is almost guarenteed to kill two things AND live because of her high health. So the opponent is forced to deal with her on their turn or take a good hit. My deck isn't perfect by any means but Gidra has left her mark. Side note Diligent Notetaker is amazing.
Also played a bit of Rogue. Plagiarize makes for some clever plays even without the rest of the secret package. Got some real fun wins off of this card. I don't even own Secret Passage and stealth rogue still feels really good. Cutting Class is easily brought to 1-2 mana and can reload you after a strong turn.
Pen Flinger is my new best friend. What a silly card and I love it.
Oh just thought of this. Where is Chromie? The time traveling dragon. She wasn't in Decent of Dragons, she is found in Andorhal (next to scholomance) in classic WoW.
Since bronze dragons tend to fall into the paladin class in hearthstone, she would of been a fun choice. Even not in her Dragon form (i.e. Wrathion). Hope she gets a card someday.
I loved all the connections. Blizzard did a very good job of giving these characters a remake in this "what if" scenario.
I also agree that Turalyon is a bit of a question mark as to why he is there. Maybe it's something to do with the Solo content later and they needed a hero (though I suspect Lilian is in that role). Personally I would of liked to see another Scarlet or Silver Hand character. Perhaps a certain Crusade leader later cloned by a dreadlord*. But I also enjoy when they grab off the beaten path characters and toss them in. However finding a Holy character for this place was a tough call. Turalyon definitely deserves a card for sure and this fits his Holy warrior vibe very well.
Also the Fireheart = Chillheart thing. I feel sad I didn't make that connection. Makes so much sense. The deathrattles that turn into Ghosts too fit the world well. Sneaky Delinquent or Smug Senior show the punishment for sneaking around the school is death.
Malicia was a boss in there too, though again no lore to really back her up. Seems she is also outside Scholomance in the current WoW world. Althought 10/10 Blizz for the puns this expansion. Soulciologist Malicia and Felosophy made me laugh way more than they should have.
*Saidan Dathrohan is Balnazzar in disguise in the Stratholme dungeon's Scarlet side.
Very nice card. Strong but slow board clear solo. Combined with most whirlwind effects it's so powerful for Warrior. Paladin it might be too slow to pop that deathrattle. A third Equality/ Libram of Justice is still good enough though.
Love the art! So good.
5-Star video
In Paladin this seems great I'll be using her for sure in Libram or [Hearthstone Card (The Last Kaleidosau) Not Found]r Quest decks.
Priest, Dragon style decks have a lot of Minion based removal. Could work well there. Keep your spells positive buffs while using your minions to control the board. Aeon Reaver Duskbreaker
Not being able to run most removal is definitely a downside though. Still there are enough ways to generate spells that maybe it's not as detrimental as it seems. Vulpera Scoundrel
Definitely slow.
Still I think a better card than seems at first glance. May be my second craft. (KT being #1 so far).
It's not all about forced draw, though that is were it will shine.
You play this, pass. Your opponent draws and you know what it is plus get a cheap copy. That effect is powerful and forces removal for sure. Plus the strong body means it's a threat and 8 health isn't easy.
It's not an I win card but definitely a high value threat that can get you value and beat the opponent down if left alone.
I agree on the lore front. Would of rathered seen someone from the argent dawn or scarlet crusade in this spot with the effect.
I like the effect. A remove that leaves a body is always good. Paladin has less removal than most classes so I can see this being used. Similar to Eadric or the taunt from ungoro (on phone or I'd look it up). Libram of justice is still the go to removal I think but this has a chance.
Looks so fun. Was a big fan of Da Undatakah and this is a faster version. I'm all for adding even more Zixor Prime or Kanrethad Prime to my deck!
Love positioning matters cards. Really simple and nice effect.
I think this will do the best in Priest with their cheap destruction in the shadow word cards. (i.e Shadow Word: Ruin) but this also has interesting effects with cards like Conjurer's Calling or even Sacrificial Pact.
Really fun card. Will definitely be a craft for me.
Moorabi lives! I'm with you on this. Give me some freeze Shaman love.
Effect a bit too random, as others said. Spellkin is more predictable. Still cool effect though. Always appreciate a dragon. Could see some use for sure and strong in arena.
Some of the effects are awesome some are just good. Overall good card. I'd run it in a more aggressive deck. The control decks loose out with some of the smaller effects where an on curve 2 drop with any of those effects really do well in agro.
I like this card. Nice body, lots of stats. Sure the 3/3s won't kill much late game but on and empty board or with some on minion attack/death triggers this could have some fun utility.
Nice card, especially for Rogue since they lack board clears but have many cheap spells to trigger this. Could also work well with discounted Librams. Like a Consecration with a body.
5 star artwork and concept. Made me do a double take in the reveal. Not as wide spread as Devolve but can hit the same target multiple times. This really does look like a community created concept and I love it.
Love this in rogue. Not sure about Mage. Babbling Book, Violet Spellwing kind of take this spot in my mind. Although discover is very powerful, so maybe I'm wrong here.
Also love the flavor here!
Fantastic card. Really blends the two classes together well. Both classes in the current meta are probably looking at the copy effect, which is already strong. The fact that it's also a (beast only)Prince Keleseth is nothing to ignore. Druid and Hunter with a few more aggressive/early beasts could make use of that side too.
A+ name.
Looking forward to trying this card in my Galvadon paladin. Very nice, simple and decently powerful card.