1st Game Vs Questline Priest w/ Nozdormu. I got to them too fast with Clockwork Giant. Put up a great fight but had to use alot of removal early as I cheated them out. Finished off with Troll Centurion honorable kill.
2nd Game Vs Hand Lock. Fast Giant again set them off balance. By the time they had Tickatus corrupted they were dead.
3rd Game vs Elemental Shaman with a Nozdormu. I had a bad starting hand and they were very aggressive. Got me down to 1hp despite my clearing as much as possible. Lucky Commencement into Mo'arg Forgefiend almost wasn't even. Heavy Plate andLokholar the Ice Lord won me the game.
2 out of 3 games with Nozdormu the Eternal in ranked. So fun! Forgot it even was the 15th, thanks for the reminder.
Ending my Stormwind reward track (free) on 169. Nice! Usually I would have pushed to 200 but didn't play as much this expansion. Not quite the games fault other games have been releasing stuff I've been sucked into.
Deadmines did renew my playing however and the choose a side thing is great. Drek'thar is fun! Can't wait to get Vandar as well.
I'll probably purchase the next pass as Alterac seems like my kind of expansion. Can't wait for the new cards. All the hero cards look fun to me so I won't be disappointed.
Journey Below was fun but is too open being filled with neutrals and Rogue cards. Reconnaissance is much more narrow. It guaranties stealing a class card and adds in a cost reduction. I think the new card is a much better version and I will definitely be playing it.
Contraband Stash also seems excellent. If you discover your stolen cards well this will be very strong. Playing this in a much more focused burgle style deck will be potent.
The other burgle support is just icing on the stolen cake!
Some decks don't have to give them up if they can draw them quickly. Though I agree it's a tough choice. I was building with it and had to stop myself at some points.
I ended up with a deathrattle/outcast demon hunter shaved down a bit to fit Drek'Thar. It's been working somewhat. Taunt Druid and Pirate Warrior fall to it (if the warrior doesn't run Brawls, apparently that's a thing). Quest Mage and Quest Lock are tough but winnable with an early Drek. I could probably make this even more aggressive.
I'll see what the site comes up with. I am sure there is a better, faster deck out there already.
I like the theme of this expansion. The choice of legendary is nice and the faction war associated with it looks fun, we'll see how it plays out. Hero cards are very hit or miss. With speed and game ending potential of some of these questlines we'll see if they can stand up with out becoming the problem.
Honorable Kill: Neat idea. I actually loved Overkill as an idea. It wasn't executed well on most cards but still has potential if they bring it back. I actually was hoping they would here. Still lining up exact shots sounds fun too.
Objectives (the spells that persist for 3turns): Neat idea. I like the idea of Aura spells. Might be too slow but we'll see.
Excited for reveal season. I was already enjoying Deadmines additions so I was okay to wait a bit but glad it didn't get pushed back by mercenaries delays like the miniset seemed to have been.
I'm actually watching Kibbler play a Amulet Priest.
I believe both are good cards for sure. I just think Drek'Thar being faster gives him the edge. I went horde and am enjoying Drek'Thar. Having a lot of fun with a Deathrattle Demon Hunter with a lower curve.
First of all, I love this idea. Choice in legendary is a great thing. The factions fighting is a great story, love to see more battle grounds get into HS. Speaking of story I actually liked the United in Stormwind stuff so far. Can't wait to see where it concludes! Now to the cards:
Vanndar Stormpike I love this effect but feels real slow. Wish his stats were a bit beefier too. Seems rough to put him in what I currently use as Commencement Warrior. But I can see it in a slower priest or ramp druid.
Drek'Thar This is just the faster and potentially stronger card. I think this is going to be the winner for sure. I just see him fitting easily into a lot of classes. The less than 4 cost thing is a bit restrictive. I can see some aggressive classes wanting 1 or 2 5-7 cost for finishers (Mr. Smite).
Both fun build arounds, like the deck building restriction of card costs. However my choice is clear. I played an Orc Shaman in WoW so For the Horde!
Portraits are weird in packs. Would of rather these have been craftable for coins or even pay. Just makes packs feel a bit more awkward. Already strange enough with the coin thing.
Equipment is also strange. Some items are cool and change abilities or effect them in some way. Others are just +1 power. Not all can be amazing but really feels like the characters only have 1 real option for items. (I only have 1 team at 30 and don't have a ton of characters unlocked so this could change). I'd just like to see more options in equipment. More items that change how you play a character rather than just flat Damage.
Maybe I have to play more but I'm not excited to do tasks and get equipment for +1 damage. I realize they upgrade but if I want more damage I'll upgrade the abilities instead. Equipment should do more exciting stuff.
I'm with you there. I don't play casual, rank or bust. I never get to a high rank anyway and it is more exciting to be rewarded for wins.
Played a N'zoth Commencement Warrior. No Noz opponents but won all my games so that's a plus. I'll probably run it for a few more days hoping to catch another Noz player.
I'm enjoying it. Didn't buy any of the bundles (preorder or otherwise).
Just enjoying leveling up the starter heroes (all 25+ now) and exploring other low level comps.
Did a few pvp matches, looks like it will be interesting if I get a few more heroes. Shore up some synergies.
I do a few games of HS, some Mercs, then back. Nice break up yet still fun in the same world. We'll see how long it goes but so far it's got potential.
Lady Prestor I remember well. Not only was Onyxia's Layer my first raid, a classic dragon fight with many whelps, but finding out Prestor was Onyxia is one of my first "dragons are cool" lore moments!
I remember the old machinima "craft of war: blind" having that awesome fight scene of Valera vs Prestor. Hooked me good back in the day.
Love her card effect too. Very fun to play a one mana Alexstrasza.
Benedictus didn't get a good reveal or enough screen time in game. With the amount of characters in such a rich world like Warcraft I know it can be tough to get each enough time. Still he's one of the few I really liked the concept of and wanted more.
Shadowlands has been fun to watch with all the souls of past villains being revisited. Was hoping Benedictus would get his redemtion/punishment. Ah well.
Great games to end the year. All played in ranked standard.
Playing N'Zoth, God of the Deep Commencement Warrior with Noz.
1st Game Vs Questline Priest w/ Nozdormu. I got to them too fast with Clockwork Giant. Put up a great fight but had to use alot of removal early as I cheated them out. Finished off with Troll Centurion honorable kill.
2nd Game Vs Hand Lock. Fast Giant again set them off balance. By the time they had Tickatus corrupted they were dead.
3rd Game vs Elemental Shaman with a Nozdormu. I had a bad starting hand and they were very aggressive. Got me down to 1hp despite my clearing as much as possible. Lucky Commencement into Mo'arg Forgefiend almost wasn't even. Heavy Plate andLokholar the Ice Lord won me the game.
2 out of 3 games with Nozdormu the Eternal in ranked. So fun! Forgot it even was the 15th, thanks for the reminder.
I love all of these. Such great pieces.
The cheese thief is my favorite. Made me laugh. Reminds me of something out of a Saturday morning cartoon.
I did buy the rewards track.
29 packs:
Caria Felsoul - In the words of Moorabi from Gundrak "Get ready for something much... BIGGER!!!"
Dreadlich Tamsin - Not the hero I wanted but the one I got. Still awesome card.
Wing Commander Ichman - Expensive but I'm going to make it work!
Saidan the Scarlet - Amazing card
Vanndar Stormpike - Cool card even if I am getting him anyway. Still cool.
Free:
Korrak the Bloodrager (diamon)
Lokholar the Ice Lord
Drek'Thar For the Horde!
Feels good so far. Not sure what to build but playing around with the new stuff is refreshing.
Ending my Stormwind reward track (free) on 169. Nice! Usually I would have pushed to 200 but didn't play as much this expansion. Not quite the games fault other games have been releasing stuff I've been sucked into.
Deadmines did renew my playing however and the choose a side thing is great. Drek'thar is fun! Can't wait to get Vandar as well.
I'll probably purchase the next pass as Alterac seems like my kind of expansion. Can't wait for the new cards. All the hero cards look fun to me so I won't be disappointed.
Gold: 2240
Dust: 3660
Well stocked for Alterac. Can't wait!
Journey Below was fun but is too open being filled with neutrals and Rogue cards. Reconnaissance is much more narrow. It guaranties stealing a class card and adds in a cost reduction. I think the new card is a much better version and I will definitely be playing it.
Contraband Stash also seems excellent. If you discover your stolen cards well this will be very strong. Playing this in a much more focused burgle style deck will be potent.
The other burgle support is just icing on the stolen cake!
Looking forward to Rogue this expansion.
Xyrella, the Devout
Tamsin's Phylactery
Magister Dawngrasp
These are at the top of my list. However this set has a lot of real fun cards. All the hero cards look interesting.
I'm also excited for Freeze Shaman, I may have to save some dust to craft aMoorabi ;)
Fun idea. I love steal cards but it breaks Tess. Sigh.
Some decks don't have to give them up if they can draw them quickly. Though I agree it's a tough choice. I was building with it and had to stop myself at some points.
I ended up with a deathrattle/outcast demon hunter shaved down a bit to fit Drek'Thar. It's been working somewhat. Taunt Druid and Pirate Warrior fall to it (if the warrior doesn't run Brawls, apparently that's a thing). Quest Mage and Quest Lock are tough but winnable with an early Drek. I could probably make this even more aggressive.
I'll see what the site comes up with. I am sure there is a better, faster deck out there already.
I like the theme of this expansion. The choice of legendary is nice and the faction war associated with it looks fun, we'll see how it plays out. Hero cards are very hit or miss. With speed and game ending potential of some of these questlines we'll see if they can stand up with out becoming the problem.
Honorable Kill: Neat idea. I actually loved Overkill as an idea. It wasn't executed well on most cards but still has potential if they bring it back. I actually was hoping they would here. Still lining up exact shots sounds fun too.
Objectives (the spells that persist for 3turns): Neat idea. I like the idea of Aura spells. Might be too slow but we'll see.
Excited for reveal season. I was already enjoying Deadmines additions so I was okay to wait a bit but glad it didn't get pushed back by mercenaries delays like the miniset seemed to have been.
May the best faction win. For the Horde!
I'm actually watching Kibbler play a Amulet Priest.
I believe both are good cards for sure. I just think Drek'Thar being faster gives him the edge. I went horde and am enjoying Drek'Thar. Having a lot of fun with a Deathrattle Demon Hunter with a lower curve.
First of all, I love this idea. Choice in legendary is a great thing. The factions fighting is a great story, love to see more battle grounds get into HS. Speaking of story I actually liked the United in Stormwind stuff so far. Can't wait to see where it concludes! Now to the cards:
Vanndar Stormpike I love this effect but feels real slow. Wish his stats were a bit beefier too. Seems rough to put him in what I currently use as Commencement Warrior. But I can see it in a slower priest or ramp druid.
Drek'Thar This is just the faster and potentially stronger card. I think this is going to be the winner for sure. I just see him fitting easily into a lot of classes. The less than 4 cost thing is a bit restrictive. I can see some aggressive classes wanting 1 or 2 5-7 cost for finishers (Mr. Smite).
Both fun build arounds, like the deck building restriction of card costs. However my choice is clear. I played an Orc Shaman in WoW so For the Horde!
Alright that's a good announcement. Got me laughing from the "hurry fall back" transition.
Guff making a snowman out of scabbs was also amusing.
Believe she is Dranei (sp?) So Alliance.
Love Squashling creatures. They aren't used that much so this take on them is awesome.
Also love the cauldron on the Swamp Worgen!
Portraits are weird in packs. Would of rather these have been craftable for coins or even pay. Just makes packs feel a bit more awkward. Already strange enough with the coin thing.
Equipment is also strange. Some items are cool and change abilities or effect them in some way. Others are just +1 power. Not all can be amazing but really feels like the characters only have 1 real option for items. (I only have 1 team at 30 and don't have a ton of characters unlocked so this could change). I'd just like to see more options in equipment. More items that change how you play a character rather than just flat Damage.
Maybe I have to play more but I'm not excited to do tasks and get equipment for +1 damage. I realize they upgrade but if I want more damage I'll upgrade the abilities instead. Equipment should do more exciting stuff.
I'm with you there. I don't play casual, rank or bust. I never get to a high rank anyway and it is more exciting to be rewarded for wins.
Played a N'zoth Commencement Warrior. No Noz opponents but won all my games so that's a plus. I'll probably run it for a few more days hoping to catch another Noz player.
I'm enjoying it. Didn't buy any of the bundles (preorder or otherwise).
Just enjoying leveling up the starter heroes (all 25+ now) and exploring other low level comps.
Did a few pvp matches, looks like it will be interesting if I get a few more heroes. Shore up some synergies.
I do a few games of HS, some Mercs, then back. Nice break up yet still fun in the same world. We'll see how long it goes but so far it's got potential.
Lady Prestor I remember well. Not only was Onyxia's Layer my first raid, a classic dragon fight with many whelps, but finding out Prestor was Onyxia is one of my first "dragons are cool" lore moments!
I remember the old machinima "craft of war: blind" having that awesome fight scene of Valera vs Prestor. Hooked me good back in the day.
Love her card effect too. Very fun to play a one mana Alexstrasza.
Benedictus didn't get a good reveal or enough screen time in game. With the amount of characters in such a rich world like Warcraft I know it can be tough to get each enough time. Still he's one of the few I really liked the concept of and wanted more.
Shadowlands has been fun to watch with all the souls of past villains being revisited. Was hoping Benedictus would get his redemtion/punishment. Ah well.
Even buffed, have not seen this guy.