Okay, now I need a Protoss themed hero skin, maybe Protoss Valeera, and when you don’t have enough mana her voice line needs to be “You must construct additional pylons!”
Likely due to two reasons. One, we mat be seeing more spells that can go face soon for Shaman. Two, they gave us Zekhan posing a generic troll. With this 1 drop and the removal of the Air totem I am expecting more spell damage in general for Shaman in the future. We’ve already seen Bru’kan. While Bruh’s spell damage is specific to Nature spells, that’s like 90% of Shaman’s spells, maybe more, so most likely always useful.
Not sure, but it has the same weird watermark that Vanessa VanCleef has behind her card text so it makes me feel like it's a legit new card in the Core Set. They said some would be re-imagined favorites. Maybe this watermark is to indicate they are a "re-imagined favorite" as Vanessa is like the new version of her father, Edwin. This is like Shadow Visions but it pulls the card instead of giving you a copy.
With the introduction of Spell types, minions like this essentially become multi-class cards. Could you run a 4 mana 3/6 in any deck? Maybe. Is it only really viable where you can take advantage of the effect? Most likely, yes. So this is essentially a Priest and Paladin card as I'm not sure what other classes would have Holy spells.
Forgot to mention, Blademaster + Inner Rage... the attack gain should happen before the Frenzy effect right? Because the spell damaging the minion would have to resolve before the effect triggers. Meaning if Inner Rage is part of the Core set and remains the same it's a two card, 4 mana 3/5 Rush that also does 3 AOE to all enemy minions even before you Rush attack.
Even if Inner Rage isn't Core, I'll maybe try it out in Wild a bit.
Obviously exp1 is Barrens with a strong Horde theme, mini-set might be Razorfen Kraul/Downs. They mentioned that we'd see more Alliance themed locales and characters later, and the three exp would have a loose theme. So with that in mind I'm thinking exp2 is Westfall with the Deadmines as the mini-set and adventure solo content. Exp3 will likely be based on a WoW battleground for that Horde vs Alliance feeling, and it's giving me Alterac Valley feelings, looking like snow blowing around some vegetation and the middle of the image, which could be a top down view of a tower in Alterac, and the broken gem is to show the conflict that is occuring in the zone.
Hadn't really paid attention, but on second look we get a few Easter Egg Core cards in the videos with the minions in play, or cards in hand. One clip had Lone Champion in play.
No patch over here... Clicked the "Check for Updates" several times. Tried a "Scan and Repair" too. Hoping I don't end up having to un/re-install. Sure it'll get fixed soon enough but it's weird that I can't get it. On PC too, not mobile.
I've seen an updated version of this with Animated Broomstick, in case your opponent runs weapon hate. I usually hate these types of decks, but in a world of Big Priest being back... I like it.
Had a chance to play about 8 games after quickly throwing something together. Realized 1) I forgot to include Hex and 2) I think I may have some personal issues as I responded to your quip about Zentimo in a very personal way. LOL
The deck I built for Zentimo is similar to my recent Shaman creation which combines some early aggro with surprised burst for a big finish. What better way to catch someone off guard than with Zentimo?! A couple replays where Zentimo was clutch!
Also, this replay does not feature Zentimo, but I'm pretty sure my opponent in this one shit his pants when I played straight up Windfury for a lethal play. I mean, who runs that card?!?!
The hand dump with lethal already on the board. The Play Every Card In Hand instead of simply using that Fireball for lethal.
While I often consider this BM as well, I also have to remind myself that sometimes I also do this. Usually when I do it it's because a) The opponent has been BM'ing, roping, etc all game long like you said. Or b) I have a quest of "Play X cards" and needlessly dumping some things from hand helps me complete that quest, or fulfill an achievement for XP gain
You just brought back all the PTSD from opening Celestia... so thanks for that! LOL
But yeah, Zentimo is not great but I always felt like he had amazing potential. He's one of those legendaries that you might be happy to see pop up randomly through an evolve effect or something because his effect could be big in some scenarios. But other than going for a fringe meme combo he wasn't usually something you wanted to include.
I was just about getting ready to deck build and I hadn't even considered things like Stormstrike. However, that would be a great inclusion! I may also need to throw in an Earth Shock or two for those pesky Big Priest matchups, so I can get through some taunts with the potentially big combo turns. We'll see what kind of opponent's I'm finding as I go.
Zentimo useless?! Zentimo actually has potential for some fun memes, and with Hex could be a great way to ruin a Big Priest’s day.
It never really took off due to it taking too long to pull off but Zentimo > Windfury > 2x Rockbiter could turn three 0/2 totems into a 32 damage OTK. But now that you got me thinking about it, this combo in Wild with a Lightning bloom or two gives you the chance to pull this off much sooner.
Might have to try it out, as Shaman is my favorite class. If I can make it work I of course will post it on OoC for the Wild Weekend series. :)
Okay, now I need a Protoss themed hero skin, maybe Protoss Valeera, and when you don’t have enough mana her voice line needs to be “You must construct additional pylons!”
Likely due to two reasons. One, we mat be seeing more spells that can go face soon for Shaman. Two, they gave us Zekhan posing a generic troll. With this 1 drop and the removal of the Air totem I am expecting more spell damage in general for Shaman in the future. We’ve already seen Bru’kan. While Bruh’s spell damage is specific to Nature spells, that’s like 90% of Shaman’s spells, maybe more, so most likely always useful.
Look at Zekhan over here, pretending he’s a generic troll, and not a named WoW character.
Air Totem = Best Totem!
RIP my friend! I’ll see you in Classic mode.
Not sure, but it has the same weird watermark that Vanessa VanCleef has behind her card text so it makes me feel like it's a legit new card in the Core Set. They said some would be re-imagined favorites. Maybe this watermark is to indicate they are a "re-imagined favorite" as Vanessa is like the new version of her father, Edwin. This is like Shadow Visions but it pulls the card instead of giving you a copy.
She has a very unique-looking watermark behind her card text...
With the introduction of Spell types, minions like this essentially become multi-class cards. Could you run a 4 mana 3/6 in any deck? Maybe. Is it only really viable where you can take advantage of the effect? Most likely, yes. So this is essentially a Priest and Paladin card as I'm not sure what other classes would have Holy spells.
Forgot to mention, Blademaster + Inner Rage... the attack gain should happen before the Frenzy effect right? Because the spell damaging the minion would have to resolve before the effect triggers. Meaning if Inner Rage is part of the Core set and remains the same it's a two card, 4 mana 3/5 Rush that also does 3 AOE to all enemy minions even before you Rush attack.
Even if Inner Rage isn't Core, I'll maybe try it out in Wild a bit.
This and the rank up spells gave me major WC3 vibes for sure!
Only 26 more to go! And as long as the Class card Deathwings are all in Warrior you can build a 30 Deathwing deck, playing as Deathwing!
My thoughts on Expansion teaser image:
Obviously exp1 is Barrens with a strong Horde theme, mini-set might be Razorfen Kraul/Downs. They mentioned that we'd see more Alliance themed locales and characters later, and the three exp would have a loose theme. So with that in mind I'm thinking exp2 is Westfall with the Deadmines as the mini-set and adventure solo content. Exp3 will likely be based on a WoW battleground for that Horde vs Alliance feeling, and it's giving me Alterac Valley feelings, looking like snow blowing around some vegetation and the middle of the image, which could be a top down view of a tower in Alterac, and the broken gem is to show the conflict that is occuring in the zone.
Hadn't really paid attention, but on second look we get a few Easter Egg Core cards in the videos with the minions in play, or cards in hand. One clip had Lone Champion in play.
No patch over here... Clicked the "Check for Updates" several times. Tried a "Scan and Repair" too. Hoping I don't end up having to un/re-install. Sure it'll get fixed soon enough but it's weird that I can't get it. On PC too, not mobile.
Reading this just brought me back to my days playing WoW. I visited Razorfen Kraul/Downs many times in those days.
I've seen an updated version of this with Animated Broomstick, in case your opponent runs weapon hate. I usually hate these types of decks, but in a world of Big Priest being back... I like it.
Had a chance to play about 8 games after quickly throwing something together. Realized 1) I forgot to include Hex and 2) I think I may have some personal issues as I responded to your quip about Zentimo in a very personal way. LOL
The deck I built for Zentimo is similar to my recent Shaman creation which combines some early aggro with surprised burst for a big finish. What better way to catch someone off guard than with Zentimo?! A couple replays where Zentimo was clutch!
https://hsreplay.net/replay/NFrJnsC2wnQPvE5ErjFqdh
https://hsreplay.net/replay/SEh5r2iwfrYz6ySygufqB4
Also, this replay does not feature Zentimo, but I'm pretty sure my opponent in this one shit his pants when I played straight up Windfury for a lethal play. I mean, who runs that card?!?!
https://hsreplay.net/replay/VzxrL8xq73PmAywY76Re5H
Hoping to play more later tonight, refine the list a little, and maybe post a deck soon.
While I often consider this BM as well, I also have to remind myself that sometimes I also do this. Usually when I do it it's because a) The opponent has been BM'ing, roping, etc all game long like you said. Or b) I have a quest of "Play X cards" and needlessly dumping some things from hand helps me complete that quest, or fulfill an achievement for XP gain
You just brought back all the PTSD from opening Celestia... so thanks for that! LOL
But yeah, Zentimo is not great but I always felt like he had amazing potential. He's one of those legendaries that you might be happy to see pop up randomly through an evolve effect or something because his effect could be big in some scenarios. But other than going for a fringe meme combo he wasn't usually something you wanted to include.
I was just about getting ready to deck build and I hadn't even considered things like Stormstrike. However, that would be a great inclusion! I may also need to throw in an Earth Shock or two for those pesky Big Priest matchups, so I can get through some taunts with the potentially big combo turns. We'll see what kind of opponent's I'm finding as I go.
Zentimo useless?! Zentimo actually has potential for some fun memes, and with Hex could be a great way to ruin a Big Priest’s day.
It never really took off due to it taking too long to pull off but Zentimo > Windfury > 2x Rockbiter could turn three 0/2 totems into a 32 damage OTK. But now that you got me thinking about it, this combo in Wild with a Lightning bloom or two gives you the chance to pull this off much sooner.
Might have to try it out, as Shaman is my favorite class. If I can make it work I of course will post it on OoC for the Wild Weekend series. :)
Fun for the first couple times. Then... meh!