You're right that Baku and Genn's power level definitely wasn't low, but design-wise they created a very samey meta, which was why they were rotated early. But there definitely was some great design in that year. I actually have a personal affinity with that year, since that's when I started playing Hearthstone. Baku was my first ever legendary craft, and I still regularly play with her in Wild.
I really appreciate Dean's candour in these Q&A's. It takes a big man to admit that your work maybe wasn't the best - thinking of the weak sets in the Year of the Raven (Witchwood, Boomsday and Rumble). Hearthstone has really improved a ton in the last couple of years.
Thank you for summarising all the nerfs over the years! The list is a bit inaccurate though. Since the cards will revert to their version from the patch just before Naxx, Unleash the Hounds will remain at 3 mana.
If only Diana was playable :(
Awesome! I started playing just after Sparkles was available, so I'm happy to snatch that.
You're right that Baku and Genn's power level definitely wasn't low, but design-wise they created a very samey meta, which was why they were rotated early. But there definitely was some great design in that year. I actually have a personal affinity with that year, since that's when I started playing Hearthstone. Baku was my first ever legendary craft, and I still regularly play with her in Wild.
I really appreciate Dean's candour in these Q&A's. It takes a big man to admit that your work maybe wasn't the best - thinking of the weak sets in the Year of the Raven (Witchwood, Boomsday and Rumble). Hearthstone has really improved a ton in the last couple of years.
It's 6 PM CET, since the US already moved to summer time
This is amazing! Another pre-order one, and I've always wanted that Kabal one.
Celestalon said on Twitter that Illidan will be for Classic, Xavius for Standard and Wild.
Thank you for summarising all the nerfs over the years! The list is a bit inaccurate though. Since the cards will revert to their version from the patch just before Naxx, Unleash the Hounds will remain at 3 mana.