XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 6 months ago
Got another idea to throw up here. Debating making Elegon's effect have a "If you're holding a Dragon" requirement. I'll get more feedback out to others here soon. More feedback posted from cards on page 3.
Feedback:
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@Hordaki - I like the flavor, and it's a very creative way to hit on the theme of this week. I think having that hard of a removal as a Neutral card is a bad idea though. Almost every deck would run this. I think it would be better as a Warrior card.
@TheHoax91 - I see we have similar thoughts on good characters to use. Algalon was my second choice, but my heart has always been attached to Elegon. I like the first version the most, though I think destroying all minions is overkill, especially at 4 mana. I think it would be fine just removing cards from your deck only.
@CursedParrot - Both options seem solid. Don't use Uldum watermark. Algalon is located in Ulduar which is in Northrend. I would suggest a custom watermark.
@KANSAS - Time is a tricky mechanic to mess with in the game. Just look at how many time Nozdormu has broken the game. I think you're right to avoid that mess and stick with restoring health.
@DestroyerR - I like the flavor A LOT! I hope you remembered to bring your towel! However I'm no sold on the being repeatable at cost of 3 mana. But now that I think about it… that's probably a good idea because of Sorcerer's Apprentice… Ok, scratch that, I'm sold.
@Nirast - interesting idea. I don't agree with the Boomsday watermark though. There isn't a single Dragon in the Boomsday expansion, only Mechs and Elementals. While yes Mage's cards are very "space" themed in that expansion, Dragons do not fit the flavor of the expansion at all.
Oooooo! This is an exciting theme. I'm way too spaced obsessed, so this will be fun!
I also love outer space, which is why I suggested the theme :D (LutriSpellcaster did not get back to us, so this week was kind of up-for-grabs) SpaceX just finished their historic launch, docking with the International Space Station: the first time in nearly a decade that the US took its own astronauts up into space. Might have been huge news in an alternate universe...
It was huge news for me. I had this launch in my calendar since the day it was announced. I was watching the entire thing live with my son, and was fighting back tears of joy seeing everything go so smoothly. It feels like ages since the last flight of the Space Shuttle. SpaceX deserved this. They are doing what needs to be done to make progress in space travel. They are aggressive, innovative, and don't listen when people say "it can't be done". It has been a truly amazing experience watching them pioneer space flight over the past two decades, and I can't wait to see what the next two will bring.
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 6 months ago
Oooooo! This is an exciting theme. I'm way too spaced obsessed, so this will be fun!
First off, I want to apologize to everyone for me being pretty AFK from the competitions for the past 2 weeks. It's been a strange time in my life, and I needed to spend a little less time on these to focus on some other things. I should be able to get more feedback out to people this week.
Here's my first idea to get things going, balancing definitely needs some looking at. I'm sure I'll have more as my love for space and hearthstone combine themselves in my head!
Feedback:
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@anchorm4n - I love it. Maybe next year the competition will be bday themed!
@linkblade91 - I personally like the space reference with The Vindicaar, though you have to think about people who might not be familiar with the lore to understand the space reference. Meteor Fall only feels spacey because of the name, the effect and art have no connection to the theme. Out of these 3, I like The Vindicaar that destroys the enemy hero. Makes Nozari have a end game plan to staying alive so long. Interesting build around card that is simple, yet can't just be thrown in every deck.
@Demonxz95 - I like Starace, Solar Entity the most of these 2. Celestial Crafter just feels like a "feels bad" high-roll discover card. I do have some concerns with Starace basically being unkillable if used properly, but it's an interesting effect that mages would love to play with.
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
I personally think they should split up the rewards and give 2 chests at the end of season. Wild chest would reward random packs from the wild expansions to help fill in people's collections. If they are going to be releasing a new game mode this year that will depend on our old collection, adding wild rewards seems necessary to help people who dusted their wild collections.
Only problem is that might make people feel like they are "required" to play wild to get the most value out of the game.
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
Wouldn't mind if they did this once a year. Its a nice simple way to involve to community and let them see the hard work that goes into the card back, and create some hype for upcoming seasons.It's really cool seeing the behind the scenes and watching the artists process. This is a fantastic card back, and I can't wait to add this to my collection!
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
Just wanted to say good luck to everyone this week. I decided I needed a break this week to clear my head, so I won't be giving any feedback or submitting a card. Depending how I'm feeling, I'll see everyone again for next week.
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
Hunter's win rate is within 2 percentage points of other classes. That in no way makes this "hunterstone". Plus the meta is still adjusting to the changes.
Not to mention the fact that Hunter is non-existent in wild. If you don't like playing against hunter, just go play wild. You won't run into any there.
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
So far, the meta still feels the same.
I've been messing around with Paladin. Pure/Libram Paladin still just feels like it's missing something. I've been playing around with a Murloc/Dragon list. The Aldor Attendant buff helps, but something is still missing from Paladin to make it click. Maybe next xpac...
I am still just getting run over by Enrage Warrior. The nerfs didn't hit what needed to be hit with that deck. And the change to Bloodsworn Mercenary still makes no sense. Risky Skipper needs to be 2 mana.
Probably need more time, but meta still feels like the same stale meta we had before. Maybe I'm just not playing the right decks to keep me interested?
What has everyone else been playing on ladder since the nerfs?
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
I disagree. Demon Hunter shouldn't be nerfed completely into the ground. They need cards for the late game. Priestess is a good card, there is nothing wrong with having such a good card available. The entire issue with the card was how few answers there were to remove a Priestess. Dropping to 5 health opens up A LOT of possibilities to remove now. The nerf doesn't nerf the card into the ground, but it does pull back the power level. This is a good nerf that doesn't kill the card, but pulls back it's power level enough to help it from being over oppressive/
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
Dusted my golden Hanar, and then recrafted him normal. Now what to craft with my free legendary? Probably fill in a missing wild legendary that is just fun.
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
Can I have just 1 game today where RNG doesn't just completely fuck me and work out completely perfect for my opponent? Is that too much to ask? Great Yogg, why have you forsaken me?
XarkkalServant of Illidan 9101321 PostsJoined 03/29/2019
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago
Next:
Let's keep this hunter/dinosaur theme going. Give me a Hunter card with Beast synergy similar to Kill Command's. Where the performance of the card is boosted by the presence of a Beast.
Damn I wish I had a printer to give this to my son.
Got another idea to throw up here. Debating making Elegon's effect have a "If you're holding a Dragon" requirement. I'll get more feedback out to others here soon. More feedback posted from cards on page 3.
Feedback:
@Hordaki - I like the flavor, and it's a very creative way to hit on the theme of this week. I think having that hard of a removal as a Neutral card is a bad idea though. Almost every deck would run this. I think it would be better as a Warrior card.
@TheHoax91 - I see we have similar thoughts on good characters to use. Algalon was my second choice, but my heart has always been attached to Elegon. I like the first version the most, though I think destroying all minions is overkill, especially at 4 mana. I think it would be fine just removing cards from your deck only.
@CursedParrot - Both options seem solid. Don't use Uldum watermark. Algalon is located in Ulduar which is in Northrend. I would suggest a custom watermark.
@KANSAS - Time is a tricky mechanic to mess with in the game. Just look at how many time Nozdormu has broken the game. I think you're right to avoid that mess and stick with restoring health.
@DestroyerR - I like the flavor A LOT! I hope you remembered to bring your towel! However I'm no sold on the being repeatable at cost of 3 mana. But now that I think about it… that's probably a good idea because of Sorcerer's Apprentice… Ok, scratch that, I'm sold.
@Nirast - interesting idea. I don't agree with the Boomsday watermark though. There isn't a single Dragon in the Boomsday expansion, only Mechs and Elementals. While yes Mage's cards are very "space" themed in that expansion, Dragons do not fit the flavor of the expansion at all.
It was huge news for me. I had this launch in my calendar since the day it was announced. I was watching the entire thing live with my son, and was fighting back tears of joy seeing everything go so smoothly. It feels like ages since the last flight of the Space Shuttle. SpaceX deserved this. They are doing what needs to be done to make progress in space travel. They are aggressive, innovative, and don't listen when people say "it can't be done". It has been a truly amazing experience watching them pioneer space flight over the past two decades, and I can't wait to see what the next two will bring.
Double design competition this week! Oh man!
Great activity to do while starting my morning and drinking a cup of coffee.
Oooooo! This is an exciting theme. I'm way too spaced obsessed, so this will be fun!
First off, I want to apologize to everyone for me being pretty AFK from the competitions for the past 2 weeks. It's been a strange time in my life, and I needed to spend a little less time on these to focus on some other things. I should be able to get more feedback out to people this week.
Here's my first idea to get things going, balancing definitely needs some looking at. I'm sure I'll have more as my love for space and hearthstone combine themselves in my head!
Feedback:
@anchorm4n - I love it. Maybe next year the competition will be bday themed!
@linkblade91 - I personally like the space reference with The Vindicaar, though you have to think about people who might not be familiar with the lore to understand the space reference. Meteor Fall only feels spacey because of the name, the effect and art have no connection to the theme. Out of these 3, I like The Vindicaar that destroys the enemy hero. Makes Nozari have a end game plan to staying alive so long. Interesting build around card that is simple, yet can't just be thrown in every deck.
@Demonxz95 - I like Starace, Solar Entity the most of these 2. Celestial Crafter just feels like a "feels bad" high-roll discover card. I do have some concerns with Starace basically being unkillable if used properly, but it's an interesting effect that mages would love to play with.
Dragonqueen Alexstrasza --> Emerald Explorer --> Dragonqueen Alexstrasza --> Emerald Explorer --> Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Totally skipped lethal on purpose just to play that 3rd Alexstrasza. You just have to in those situations!
Here's my first ideas. I'm going to have to look through bosses and see if I find any others that inspire me.
I personally think they should split up the rewards and give 2 chests at the end of season. Wild chest would reward random packs from the wild expansions to help fill in people's collections. If they are going to be releasing a new game mode this year that will depend on our old collection, adding wild rewards seems necessary to help people who dusted their wild collections.
Only problem is that might make people feel like they are "required" to play wild to get the most value out of the game.
Wouldn't mind if they did this once a year. Its a nice simple way to involve to community and let them see the hard work that goes into the card back, and create some hype for upcoming seasons.It's really cool seeing the behind the scenes and watching the artists process. This is a fantastic card back, and I can't wait to add this to my collection!
Watch the video for some good lol's
Oh! Got ya!
Just wanted to say good luck to everyone this week. I decided I needed a break this week to clear my head, so I won't be giving any feedback or submitting a card. Depending how I'm feeling, I'll see everyone again for next week.
Hunter's win rate is within 2 percentage points of other classes. That in no way makes this "hunterstone". Plus the meta is still adjusting to the changes.
Not to mention the fact that Hunter is non-existent in wild. If you don't like playing against hunter, just go play wild. You won't run into any there.
So far, the meta still feels the same.
I've been messing around with Paladin. Pure/Libram Paladin still just feels like it's missing something. I've been playing around with a Murloc/Dragon list. The Aldor Attendant buff helps, but something is still missing from Paladin to make it click. Maybe next xpac...
I am still just getting run over by Enrage Warrior. The nerfs didn't hit what needed to be hit with that deck. And the change to Bloodsworn Mercenary still makes no sense. Risky Skipper needs to be 2 mana.
Probably need more time, but meta still feels like the same stale meta we had before. Maybe I'm just not playing the right decks to keep me interested?
What has everyone else been playing on ladder since the nerfs?
How is that thanks to Zephyrs? Zephyrs cannot offer you Torrent.
I disagree. Demon Hunter shouldn't be nerfed completely into the ground. They need cards for the late game. Priestess is a good card, there is nothing wrong with having such a good card available. The entire issue with the card was how few answers there were to remove a Priestess. Dropping to 5 health opens up A LOT of possibilities to remove now. The nerf doesn't nerf the card into the ground, but it does pull back the power level. This is a good nerf that doesn't kill the card, but pulls back it's power level enough to help it from being over oppressive/
Dusted my golden Hanar, and then recrafted him normal. Now what to craft with my free legendary? Probably fill in a missing wild legendary that is just fun.
Can I have just 1 game today where RNG doesn't just completely fuck me and work out completely perfect for my opponent? Is that too much to ask? Great Yogg, why have you forsaken me?
Next:
Let's keep this hunter/dinosaur theme going. Give me a Hunter card with Beast synergy similar to Kill Command's. Where the performance of the card is boosted by the presence of a Beast.