The moment I enjoyed the most was Battlegrounds. Seeing something new pop up within the game was good. Also, happy with the spacing and amount of content coming, as well as more frequent balance patches.
I love HS for its creative take on WC universe, so I want to see next expansion themes and songs!
Even though I absolutely loved Zephrys during the reveal (learning the decision process behind the choices offered and testing all of that out to get good at the card sounds interesting), gotta have to go with the original favourite - Shadow of Death. Super interested as to what this card will enable - because if there's any room for Control / Deathrattle Rogue or some Combo oriented deck - count me in!
I haven't watched Kripp's reveal video yet, but it's fitting how they gave him this particular card. It would've been strong as it is in Arena... but on top of that it's a TWINSPELL? Oh yeah, that's terrifying. Thinking this card could definitely see play in Constructed as well, especially with Khadgar.
I was really excited for this reveal from the thumbnail - really liked the glimpse of the artwork and was looking forward to seeing this card. Absolutely LOVE the art, will probably end up being my favourite for the set. Going to be awesome to see the golden animation soon, when the patch hits.
I believe we do get the Class Legendary too. This card will be given out to everyone before the release of the expansion - similarly to Marin the Fox - and then we should be able to get a class legendary upon release as well.
This is quite incredible. I always loved when they gave out fairly accessible cards early our / before the release (be that from Adventures, like Prince Malchezar, or pre-release, like Marin), but this is on another level. This card seems playable and just great, it can be a real nice addition to pretty much any F2P / low budget deck and actually be quite relevant. While Marin was more of a fun and flavourful legendary, this one is quite good.
The effect of the card seems playable as it is, just to re-draw your hand when necessary for an accessible mana cost, not to mention how strong it can be with synergistic cards. Finally something nice Warlocks are getting.
People keep complaining about Big Priest plaguing Wild, but would it be possible for a Big Priest to have a Standard version as well? I doubt it'll be anywhere as disgusting as T3/4 Barnes though, so it might feel a lot more fair to play against.
The design of this looks cool, I really like it. People are generally happy with how many disruption-type effects we're getting, and developers have sure delivered on their promise when they hinted there'd be a few. The only issue I'm seeing is that all of them will disappear in one rotation, and new ones will need to be re-printed pretty much every set (for as long as the support every archetype and means to counter it)?
This expansion is bringing some good quality Arena cards in! Not to mention there'll be some old sets present. Really looking forward to seeing what the Arena meta will be, Living Fountain looks really good.
I always loved Control Paladin as an archetype, and when Blackrock came out I was really rooting for the dragon version. Wasn't meant to be, but perhaps it will come to life if not this expansion, then within Year of the Dragon (actually, would make sense to push for some dragon decks during the year).
I was excited to see Heistmaster Togwaggle, fantastic and strong legendary, but he really scares me about becoming the Barnes of Standard. Fair enough, it'll come way, way later in the game, but it will always be a ridiculous swing when it's paired with Preparation.
Dr. Boom just made me sad. It's nice to see a self-callback, and he's a bit harder to pull off with the new condition, but I just don't want to play against Boombots ever again.
I feel bad for being scared rather than excited, but it is what it is :/
While I never understood the change of art and removal of Mech tribe from the original Omega Defender, good to see its art return in a more fitting card (and as a Mech this time around, how consistent are you, Blizzard?).
Warrior (as Dr. Boom) might feel like a real raid boss. Don't know what the Boom legendary will be, but with having the Hero Card equipped this is insanely good (especially from Omega Assembly), a 4/5 rush with a removal attached to it for just 4 mana.
Finally! Been waiting for this for a while. Looking forward to the streams and that Priest card Thijs has got to reveal - artwork looks promising (too bad it's one of the last).
The moment I enjoyed the most was Battlegrounds. Seeing something new pop up within the game was good. Also, happy with the spacing and amount of content coming, as well as more frequent balance patches.
I love HS for its creative take on WC universe, so I want to see next expansion themes and songs!
Watching the Cultists summon Highkeeper Ra - such as awesome animation!
I don't have Whizbang, which made me happy when Zayle was introduced - but he's not getting deck updates quite yet :'(
I was hoping that he would get some love as well, it would've been fun.
Even though I absolutely loved Zephrys during the reveal (learning the decision process behind the choices offered and testing all of that out to get good at the card sounds interesting), gotta have to go with the original favourite - Shadow of Death. Super interested as to what this card will enable - because if there's any room for Control / Deathrattle Rogue or some Combo oriented deck - count me in!
I wonder if this works with Overkill. For instance, Akali > Sweeping Strikes > Overkill x3 or not?
Tricaster's art looks so cool! Looking forward to the golden animation. Patch, please!
I haven't watched Kripp's reveal video yet, but it's fitting how they gave him this particular card. It would've been strong as it is in Arena... but on top of that it's a TWINSPELL? Oh yeah, that's terrifying. Thinking this card could definitely see play in Constructed as well, especially with Khadgar.
I was really excited for this reveal from the thumbnail - really liked the glimpse of the artwork and was looking forward to seeing this card. Absolutely LOVE the art, will probably end up being my favourite for the set. Going to be awesome to see the golden animation soon, when the patch hits.
Spellspinner.
But on a serious note, much more fair than Babbling Book since it doesn't give you a potential out the second it's played.
I believe we do get the Class Legendary too. This card will be given out to everyone before the release of the expansion - similarly to Marin the Fox - and then we should be able to get a class legendary upon release as well.
This is quite incredible. I always loved when they gave out fairly accessible cards early our / before the release (be that from Adventures, like Prince Malchezar, or pre-release, like Marin), but this is on another level. This card seems playable and just great, it can be a real nice addition to pretty much any F2P / low budget deck and actually be quite relevant. While Marin was more of a fun and flavourful legendary, this one is quite good.
The effect of the card seems playable as it is, just to re-draw your hand when necessary for an accessible mana cost, not to mention how strong it can be with synergistic cards. Finally something nice Warlocks are getting.
Kel'Thusad's apprentice.
People keep complaining about Big Priest plaguing Wild, but would it be possible for a Big Priest to have a Standard version as well? I doubt it'll be anywhere as disgusting as T3/4 Barnes though, so it might feel a lot more fair to play against.
The design of this looks cool, I really like it. People are generally happy with how many disruption-type effects we're getting, and developers have sure delivered on their promise when they hinted there'd be a few. The only issue I'm seeing is that all of them will disappear in one rotation, and new ones will need to be re-printed pretty much every set (for as long as the support every archetype and means to counter it)?
This expansion is bringing some good quality Arena cards in! Not to mention there'll be some old sets present. Really looking forward to seeing what the Arena meta will be, Living Fountain looks really good.
I always loved Control Paladin as an archetype, and when Blackrock came out I was really rooting for the dragon version. Wasn't meant to be, but perhaps it will come to life if not this expansion, then within Year of the Dragon (actually, would make sense to push for some dragon decks during the year).
I was excited to see Heistmaster Togwaggle, fantastic and strong legendary, but he really scares me about becoming the Barnes of Standard. Fair enough, it'll come way, way later in the game, but it will always be a ridiculous swing when it's paired with Preparation.
Dr. Boom just made me sad. It's nice to see a self-callback, and he's a bit harder to pull off with the new condition, but I just don't want to play against Boombots ever again.
I feel bad for being scared rather than excited, but it is what it is :/
Love it when a card truly embodies its flavour/theme and has an interesting effect. A Fortune Teller "reading a hand", quite literally. Great design.
While I never understood the change of art and removal of Mech tribe from the original Omega Defender, good to see its art return in a more fitting card (and as a Mech this time around, how consistent are you, Blizzard?).
Warrior (as Dr. Boom) might feel like a real raid boss. Don't know what the Boom legendary will be, but with having the Hero Card equipped this is insanely good (especially from Omega Assembly), a 4/5 rush with a removal attached to it for just 4 mana.
Finally! Been waiting for this for a while. Looking forward to the streams and that Priest card Thijs has got to reveal - artwork looks promising (too bad it's one of the last).