So it is, effectively, an Arena format with single-player content added onto it, in the structure of the Saviors of Uldum interface and progression, and is strictly pay-to-win: while there is a great deal of RNG, the player with the better collection gets to create the better starting 16 cards for their deck.
I think criticisms of 'pay-to-win' are a little shallow; on the one hand, it puts a price barrier against playing; on the other, it incentivizes players to collect more cards and try new sets, which is probably a good thing for long-term game health.
(If Hearthstone and 'long-term game health' is even a thing at this point.)
I don't know... Between this and the mini-sets which they're implementing, it feels more and more like they're being pressured to monetize. It's frustrating for those who were complaining that Hearthstone was already too expensive. I don't think it's going to get any better in that sense.
THIS!
Also I expected something new and cool for standard and wild mode (especially a ranked system that does not force you to grind with aggro/tempo decks).
Just sell some other expansion with some other bundle packs on top of it. Yeah, 135+ new cards and only 5% are used each expansion in standard mode.
Why should this new mode be the one where you play the "weak" and "fun" cards?
Sure, I will test the mode, but I guess, as a standard mode player and Arena/BG ignorerer, this new game mode will be just another "nice to have" feature making HS more expensive.
Not sure if a platinum card version (or just another border art) would make the effort worth it, so I imagine some kind of cool FX or even a 3D version of the cards
I would buy 3 of them (1 on each realm, if it's possible) but since they are only available in the Blizzard Launcher / Website there is no chance to get them at discounted price with Amazon Coins. I know, for some of you it might sound greedy, but still don't forget, it's a lot of money and when I buy Hearthstone stuff, why not use the Amazon Coins advantage?
I used to have an Unseen Saboteur in the deck, but as mentioned in the description most games were against Hunters and they are happy for a free Unleash the Beast oO
Thanks for your feedback! Don't mind if you loose some value/cards from Shudderwock, it's still a 6/6 and even if you get 1 useful battlecry and/or card out of it you can say that's enough value - especially when you have a Bog Slosher to bounce him back.
If you still have too much hand size issue then try to delay the Hagatha hero form, you will see that she is not always needed.
Concerning Big Game Hunter and The Black Knight I always find targets for them. Even if you just kill a frog with The Black Knight you have the battlecry for Shudderwock and a 4/5 in play. Don't hold too much back, you also can play them just for tempo.
Currently at Rank 7 - 4 stars with still 61% winrate, hope to get to Rank 5 soon, so I can give you more feedback in your ladder area.
You only need her in Control Warrior matchups, sometimes maybe in long Priest games. And of course in the mirror match (or other control style Shaman lists).
Another (small) thing: the corrupted version might be a 4/7 and not a 4/3 with 4 extra health (so green health) which could be silenced.
THIS!
Also I expected something new and cool for standard and wild mode (especially a ranked system that does not force you to grind with aggro/tempo decks).
Just sell some other expansion with some other bundle packs on top of it. Yeah, 135+ new cards and only 5% are used each expansion in standard mode.
Why should this new mode be the one where you play the "weak" and "fun" cards?
Sure, I will test the mode, but I guess, as a standard mode player and Arena/BG ignorerer, this new game mode will be just another "nice to have" feature making HS more expensive.
Not sure if a platinum card version (or just another border art) would make the effort worth it, so I imagine some kind of cool FX or even a 3D version of the cards
My favorite moment for this expansion was the first won game with my selfmade deck
I still enjoy playing this deck - even after the nerfs.
I would buy 3 of them (1 on each realm, if it's possible) but since they are only available in the Blizzard Launcher / Website there is no chance to get them at discounted price with Amazon Coins. I know, for some of you it might sound greedy, but still don't forget, it's a lot of money and when I buy Hearthstone stuff, why not use the Amazon Coins advantage?
I used to have an Unseen Saboteur in the deck, but as mentioned in the description most games were against Hunters and they are happy for a free Unleash the Beast oO
Thanks for your feedback! Don't mind if you loose some value/cards from Shudderwock, it's still a 6/6 and even if you get 1 useful battlecry and/or card out of it you can say that's enough value - especially when you have a Bog Slosher to bounce him back.
If you still have too much hand size issue then try to delay the Hagatha hero form, you will see that she is not always needed.
Concerning Big Game Hunter and The Black Knight I always find targets for them. Even if you just kill a frog with The Black Knight you have the battlecry for Shudderwock and a 4/5 in play. Don't hold too much back, you also can play them just for tempo.
Currently at Rank 7 - 4 stars with still 61% winrate, hope to get to Rank 5 soon, so I can give you more feedback in your ladder area.
Maybe it's ok for you if you change the 2 Elementary Reactions with Mountain Giants ?
You only need her in Control Warrior matchups, sometimes maybe in long Priest games. And of course in the mirror match (or other control style Shaman lists).