I'm excited about the battle pass. I hope it's more rewarding, I hope it gives new expansion packs this early (since most players are stockpiling gold for the next expansion anyway).
You mentioned in your first point that you dropped HS completely yet included Scholomance Academy in one of your 'examples'.
It's unfortunate, but I agree that Ashes of Outland's Demon Hunter meta was dominating the ladder for at least the first half of Ashes of Outland. Anyway, Day 1 meta is not an accurate representation of what the meta would become. In your example, you mentioned that Big Druid (I'll assume you meant Guardian Animals Druid because Big Druid is a totally different archetype and has not seen play in Day 1 of Scholomance) was dominating the ladder. I wouldn't go as far as saying it dominated the ladder as the deck was far from optimized and it was a very 'all or nothing' deck. Highlander Priest and Pure /Libram Paladin were also very prevalent in Day 1. And if you are in the loop about the high legend meta (as early as Day 3, there were fewer players who were playing Guardian Animals Druid as it was hard countered by Tempo/Highlander Mage decks). Although it came back with some minor adjustments, like Living Dragonbreath and Animated Broomstick. And it will be culled with the upcoming Kaelthas nerf.
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I stopped playing Hearthstone for two months so I could try LoR. I had fun, but I find some of the nerfs frustrating. They are pushing Midrange so bad they nerfed fun archetypes like Deep and Nab. They also nerfed the the only fun Control deck(Heimerdinger) and the only fast Aggro deck. Before I came back to HS, LoR meta was basically all Midrange(Freeze Ashe, Hecarim Ephemerals, Yasuo, Demacia Rally). It was about the time Mogwai took a break too. Every game just felt braindead to me.
Hearthstone is far superior in gameplay and simplicity. However, I don't think it could beat LoR's reward system (for now, at least). LoR rewards very generous and it's very addictive.
I've played Runeterra for only three days now, and I am already capable of net-decking(I know) an almost complete(only 1-champion missing) S-Tier Control(Corrina) deck and an almost complete budget Discard Deck. I can't blame anyone who'd make the switch.
I wish Achievements would come sooner for Hearthstone. There just isn't much incentive playing more than completing quests and grinding ladder. While in Runeterra, you could play every day without running out of stuff to strive towards.
During the Magic World Championship weekend, you can play in a special event that uses decks created by the participants. No entry fee.
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Wow. That's a really great idea for a Tavern Brawl. I know we already have a similar one with the Hall of Champions Tavern brawl but this one is much better. It emulates the feeling of fighting in a real high stakes championship tour.
1. That's easy. Hunterarce vs Viper is the quintessential Hearthstone battle. It looked like it came out from a YuGiOh anime episode. I still get chills rewatching that.
2. Normally, I would say the expansions but not this time. I'm more excited about the mid-expansion gimmicks they have in store. Also, since Runeterra is launching this year I look forward to increase in rewards and/or discounts in packs.
My Bad.
Plush Bears will be 'Tickets' spells while in deck.
https://hearthstone.gamepedia.com/Plush_Bear
Nice catch, I don't know why you're being downvoted.
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Highlander Nzoth Control Warrior could be an interesting Tier 3 deck?
Libram and Prime Hate
I'm excited about the battle pass. I hope it's more rewarding, I hope it gives new expansion packs this early (since most players are stockpiling gold for the next expansion anyway).
HS Players: Purchasable heroes should have voice lines!
Blizzard: I don't want to do this… But I will.
Seriously?!
Ezreal nerf is too much, imo.
You mentioned in your first point that you dropped HS completely yet included Scholomance Academy in one of your 'examples'.
It's unfortunate, but I agree that Ashes of Outland's Demon Hunter meta was dominating the ladder for at least the first half of Ashes of Outland. Anyway, Day 1 meta is not an accurate representation of what the meta would become. In your example, you mentioned that Big Druid (I'll assume you meant Guardian Animals Druid because Big Druid is a totally different archetype and has not seen play in Day 1 of Scholomance) was dominating the ladder. I wouldn't go as far as saying it dominated the ladder as the deck was far from optimized and it was a very 'all or nothing' deck. Highlander Priest and Pure /Libram Paladin were also very prevalent in Day 1. And if you are in the loop about the high legend meta (as early as Day 3, there were fewer players who were playing Guardian Animals Druid as it was hard countered by Tempo/Highlander Mage decks). Although it came back with some minor adjustments, like Living Dragonbreath and Animated Broomstick. And it will be culled with the upcoming Kaelthas nerf.
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I stopped playing Hearthstone for two months so I could try LoR. I had fun, but I find some of the nerfs frustrating. They are pushing Midrange so bad they nerfed fun archetypes like Deep and Nab. They also nerfed the the only fun Control deck(Heimerdinger) and the only fast Aggro deck. Before I came back to HS, LoR meta was basically all Midrange(Freeze Ashe, Hecarim Ephemerals, Yasuo, Demacia Rally). It was about the time Mogwai took a break too. Every game just felt braindead to me.
Woah. 2 Scholomance Legendaries !? That's a really great deal!
Also, who can forget the 4 mana sprint that tutors?
Frizz Kindleroost.
I remember people whining about how this is the most broken card of the set. I even crafted this one on Day 1 of DoD.
This site is better than Hearthpwn, imo.
Why did Blizzard stop giving OOC packs for giveaways? Was there any falling out between OOC and Blizzard?
You guys deserve support more than the competition. Why is Blizzard being ungrateful?
I'm purely F2P now, and as someone who only has one complete deck (Corrina Control), I'll be happy to face those matches..
Hearthstone is far superior in gameplay and simplicity. However, I don't think it could beat LoR's reward system (for now, at least). LoR rewards very generous and it's very addictive.
I've played Runeterra for only three days now, and I am already capable of net-decking(I know) an almost complete(only 1-champion missing) S-Tier Control(Corrina) deck and an almost complete budget Discard Deck. I can't blame anyone who'd make the switch.
I wish Achievements would come sooner for Hearthstone. There just isn't much incentive playing more than completing quests and grinding ladder. While in Runeterra, you could play every day without running out of stuff to strive towards.
I wonder if Murloc Shaman will be a thing as Underbelly Angler and Scargil are still in Standard.
During the Magic World Championship weekend, you can play in a special event that uses decks created by the participants. No entry fee.
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Wow. That's a really great idea for a Tavern Brawl. I know we already have a similar one with the Hall of Champions Tavern brawl but this one is much better. It emulates the feeling of fighting in a real high stakes championship tour.
I just disenchanted my Golden Shu'ma yesterday and Golden Nithogg two weeks ago because I decided not to buy any more DoD packs.
I'm tempted but there's a good chance for those two to show up now.
1. That's easy. Hunterarce vs Viper is the quintessential Hearthstone battle. It looked like it came out from a YuGiOh anime episode. I still get chills rewatching that.
2. Normally, I would say the expansions but not this time. I'm more excited about the mid-expansion gimmicks they have in store. Also, since Runeterra is launching this year I look forward to increase in rewards and/or discounts in packs.
When you look at it closely, that is some untidy photoshop-ing.
heh, too slow.