Shaman got pulled in a lot of directions this expac. Murlocs, totems, attacking. That said the attacking portion is quite strong. I'm assuming the rest sets up for the futre.
Also A+ on Eyes'ore naming, art, theme ect. Perfect. I laughed way to hard at that card and it does look powerful in the right deck. Just not sure we have all the pieces yet.
As for Yrel and Lothraxion, I'm assuming Blizzard just didn't see a place to add them in the future. So they put them here as the heroes. Paladin in the Old Gods set didn't get corrupted and where the heroes. I assume the same is going on here. They were sent to stop the corruption that got reported.
I do agree Moonfang would be cool or the other band Blightboar getting a card. There are many characters in WoW though and not all can get a spotlight. With the mini set. as Goliath said, it should add more. So who knows what shows up. I'm just glad they included G'huun and Il'gynoth, two of my favorite Old God minions. Maybe they'll bring in Mythrax next. I love the theme and flavor of most of their expansions. They hit a lot of cool characters and even make up some good ones too (Finley).
As the resident Zilliax hater, this card bears too much resemblance to that robot so I already am not a fan of this card and refuse to change my stance on it at all in the future.
I am not a fan of Z as well but for different reasons. This card is a much more balanced version.
1) it is a class card. We will see much less of it
2) it is conditional is just vanilla stats in any other Deck which is no good.
3) it's expensive. Aggressive decks can kill you well before turn 8.
4) can't buff other minions and go face like the magnetic ability allowed
Overall still a good card in pure decks. However may be too slow. demon hunter and token druid can be quite explosive early and refill the board often. May need stronger early control tools to make this card work. Not a bad card but certainly not as prolific.
Looks a bit over costed and has an odd stat distribution. Still 4 hero powers at random targets is very tempting. Definitely going to try it out in my Bomb Hunter.
Love cards that make you think about deck construction. Should be a fun time trying to get it used well. If I get this may have to craft an Oblivitron and see what shenanigans I can get up to! :)
I was never competitive. Few FNM and that's about it. I left around Theros (which that plane sounded cool) but just didn't have a group. So why buy if I can't play. I read up on new sets and cards so I can play if I am ever in a spot to though.
Nicol Bolas' final plan, syphoning the sparks of other walkers, felt really cool. I didn't read the entire story but I loved his endgame. Real fun idea. Wonder where they go or if they let him fade a bit.
With Innistrad too, the Eldrazi getting trapped in the moon because it wanted too! That's an amazing point to come back to. Can't wait to see that continue.
One of my favorite planes (Next Ravnica and Lorwyn). Always loved the MTG story but it varies plane by plane. The overarching one can be fun with NicolBolas trying to become a god (or even greater) or these mysterious Eldrazi that just showed up and started devouring worlds. Heck all the way back to the Phyrexians, I just love MTG villains! Sadly I stopped playing, it was so expensive and those I played with mostly moved away. Still I follow the story and have enjoyed it. Can't wait to see what's next.
Love the art. Y'Shaarj is my favorite old god from WoW. Never get to see him in that world (yet), so the more zoomed out art this time is great.
Card wise, it does depend on corrupt mechanic. However I don't think it's as codependent as people say. Yes it'll be great if corrupt is good. But even if not a zero Mana elephant (that 4/4 rush*) would be great. Plus maybe a spell or two. Already a decent card with just that elephant. I'm certain he'll see a good amount of play.
*Fleethoof Pearltusk and it's and 8/8 rush when corrupt. A 10/10 with free 8/8 rush sounds like a great card to me never mind anything else. Almost sounds like a certain mushroom prime who I won't try to spell on my phone, ha.
I've been using a stealth rogue mostly to climb. However Regis Killbin posted a Making Mummies deck which caught my attention. I didn't have Keymaster Alabaster. A real fun deck to run and I needed an excuse to run Sir Finley of the Sands, which I just happened to open golden. Also Educated Elekk is hilarious and one of my favorite Ashes cards Replicat-o-tron makes for a weird threat. Deck doesn't always win but makes for some real interesting games.
I appreciate Starving Buzzard very much. I've always wanted to change that card to be somewhat useful again. Never did I think of the "if a friendly beast died" trigger. That's very unique and is flavorful.
I think Princess Huhuran isn't good enough. The card gets overshadowed by other effects. Honestly she is another card I wish they'd change. Even a simple "Deathrattle triggers TWICE" would at least give it a unique effect.
I like [Hearthstone Card (Wondering Monster) Not Found] but I don't think I'd want to see it in classic.
Monsterous Mark is a very cool concept. Hunter has those hit minion and face cards which make since. This is a psuedo Trample (mtg) kinda. I like it.
Storm Arrows, I just don't see what it sets up. Cool idea and all but 10 mana destroy and King Krush is out. Dunno how I feel about that. Also that with Vol'jin would be annoying.
Bestial Wrath, I don't disagree with this card going but Immune is underrated. Just saying.
Overall I liked it. Those are my highlights. Also I think considering newest set cards is dangerous. I get the effects are great or they'd fit a roll. They also have the least time to be used and explored by the community. I'd think blizzard would more likely just make newer cards but I understand swapping in cards for the same role is easier.
I love Pen Flinger and built a Quest Shaman with him early on. I did not see that Warlock deck coming. Made me laugh way to hard. Wish I had Rin I'd give it a go.
The Infinite Deck hunter is an unexpected result too. I might have to give that one a shot.
I understand the frustrations with Res Priest. Resurrection overall is a fun mechanic and very Priestly. However with the mana cheating that exists in he game results in high cost minions coming out very early. This isn't a bad thing overall with most of the tools we have. Resurrect, the card specifically, causes an issue here. Giving a cheap way to bring back that cheated out minion multiple times, turn after turn is the disheartening part. Killing one minion for 4 turns and still loosing to it (or at this point multiple incarnations) sucks.
The tools we are given vary and come with issues. Either too slow (The Amazing Reno), too random (Devolve) or too dangerous (Gravelsnout Knight) as summoning stuff for an aggressive opponent just means you die quicker. I like all the tools and they can be used in fun ways.
As others have said there are still issues that should be fixed:
#1 is getting a graveyard into the game. Yes it is a lot of work both to develop and to teach players. However with all the Res spells in the game (not just priest) this would be a worthwhile investment for the game.
#2 Big minions getting resummoned at full stats/effects EARLY. Resurrect being so cheap it needs to have limitations. Example, minions come back as 1/1 versions or come back silenced (which can be useful too) or it can only summon 3 cost or lower minions.
#3 Archmage Vargoth shouldn't cast spells he doesn't see. I like cards like this. It can be interesting and makes you play/build around his ability. However him casting spells he was not aware of (dead, in hand, deck) is too much. Especially when you get multiple going it becomes annoying to shut down. If it was some big set up to get him to cast a spell then fine. But just playing him, hoping he dies and casting 18 mana worth of stuff is overboard.
Overall I think Resurrection effects are great and work everywhere else at mid-late effects (Kangor's Endless Army, [Hearthstone Card (Booodreaver Gul'dan) Not Found]). The early effects and multiplying big minions in Priest need to be toned down as the tools aren't accurate enough to keep them in check.
Terrorguard Escapee has been great in warlock. Easy to deal with small minions he summons and the 3/7 body isn't anything to ignore. Been using him alot in Kenrethad and Galakrond Warlock decks.
Shaman got pulled in a lot of directions this expac. Murlocs, totems, attacking. That said the attacking portion is quite strong. I'm assuming the rest sets up for the futre.
Also A+ on Eyes'ore naming, art, theme ect. Perfect. I laughed way to hard at that card and it does look powerful in the right deck. Just not sure we have all the pieces yet.
As for Yrel and Lothraxion, I'm assuming Blizzard just didn't see a place to add them in the future. So they put them here as the heroes. Paladin in the Old Gods set didn't get corrupted and where the heroes. I assume the same is going on here. They were sent to stop the corruption that got reported.
I do agree Moonfang would be cool or the other band Blightboar getting a card. There are many characters in WoW though and not all can get a spotlight. With the mini set. as Goliath said, it should add more. So who knows what shows up. I'm just glad they included G'huun and Il'gynoth, two of my favorite Old God minions. Maybe they'll bring in Mythrax next. I love the theme and flavor of most of their expansions. They hit a lot of cool characters and even make up some good ones too (Finley).
N'zoth and his Jewel for me. Should make a fun deck. Maybe even get the other N'zoth and see how many times I can rez Sneed's or something ha.
I got an N'zoth and his jewel as my epic. I think my game decided what my next deck is. Wild N'zoth hunter (2 gods and 2 jewels)!
Love this card. Corrupting it makes it a strong disruption. Ruin your opponent's C'Thun, the Shattered plan!
It's also a nice body to support a Archwitch Willow as well. Can't wait to run it.
I am not a fan of Z as well but for different reasons. This card is a much more balanced version.
1) it is a class card. We will see much less of it
2) it is conditional is just vanilla stats in any other Deck which is no good.
3) it's expensive. Aggressive decks can kill you well before turn 8.
4) can't buff other minions and go face like the magnetic ability allowed
Overall still a good card in pure decks. However may be too slow. demon hunter and token druid can be quite explosive early and refill the board often. May need stronger early control tools to make this card work. Not a bad card but certainly not as prolific.
Like the idea though I don't see it making a big splash in constructed. Still has potential in more limited formats to be a fine pick.
I will definitely play greedy and die with him in my hand as a 9/9 or something, ha.
Though I wonder how he comes back from Y'Shaarj.
Interesting and powerful effect. Should be a real fun card.
Honestly I was thinking about the Faire and what characters they'd use I skipped thinking of old god minions. Love him in game glad he got a card!
Looks a bit over costed and has an odd stat distribution. Still 4 hero powers at random targets is very tempting. Definitely going to try it out in my Bomb Hunter.
Love cards that make you think about deck construction. Should be a fun time trying to get it used well. If I get this may have to craft an Oblivitron and see what shenanigans I can get up to! :)
I was never competitive. Few FNM and that's about it. I left around Theros (which that plane sounded cool) but just didn't have a group. So why buy if I can't play. I read up on new sets and cards so I can play if I am ever in a spot to though.
Nicol Bolas' final plan, syphoning the sparks of other walkers, felt really cool. I didn't read the entire story but I loved his endgame. Real fun idea. Wonder where they go or if they let him fade a bit.
With Innistrad too, the Eldrazi getting trapped in the moon because it wanted too! That's an amazing point to come back to. Can't wait to see that continue.
One of my favorite planes (Next Ravnica and Lorwyn). Always loved the MTG story but it varies plane by plane. The overarching one can be fun with NicolBolas trying to become a god (or even greater) or these mysterious Eldrazi that just showed up and started devouring worlds. Heck all the way back to the Phyrexians, I just love MTG villains! Sadly I stopped playing, it was so expensive and those I played with mostly moved away. Still I follow the story and have enjoyed it. Can't wait to see what's next.
He is added to your Deck, not hand. I believe that was specified on stream.
Love the art. Y'Shaarj is my favorite old god from WoW. Never get to see him in that world (yet), so the more zoomed out art this time is great.
Card wise, it does depend on corrupt mechanic. However I don't think it's as codependent as people say. Yes it'll be great if corrupt is good. But even if not a zero Mana elephant (that 4/4 rush*) would be great. Plus maybe a spell or two. Already a decent card with just that elephant. I'm certain he'll see a good amount of play.
*Fleethoof Pearltusk and it's and 8/8 rush when corrupt. A 10/10 with free 8/8 rush sounds like a great card to me never mind anything else. Almost sounds like a certain mushroom prime who I won't try to spell on my phone, ha.
Congrats anchorm4n and wp all.
Woo finals! Good luck, have fun! Well played all.
Glad these are back!
I've been using a stealth rogue mostly to climb. However Regis Killbin posted a Making Mummies deck which caught my attention. I didn't have Keymaster Alabaster. A real fun deck to run and I needed an excuse to run Sir Finley of the Sands, which I just happened to open golden. Also Educated Elekk is hilarious and one of my favorite Ashes cards Replicat-o-tron makes for a weird threat. Deck doesn't always win but makes for some real interesting games.
I appreciate Starving Buzzard very much. I've always wanted to change that card to be somewhat useful again. Never did I think of the "if a friendly beast died" trigger. That's very unique and is flavorful.
I think Princess Huhuran isn't good enough. The card gets overshadowed by other effects. Honestly she is another card I wish they'd change. Even a simple "Deathrattle triggers TWICE" would at least give it a unique effect.
I like [Hearthstone Card (Wondering Monster) Not Found] but I don't think I'd want to see it in classic.
Monsterous Mark is a very cool concept. Hunter has those hit minion and face cards which make since. This is a psuedo Trample (mtg) kinda. I like it.
Storm Arrows, I just don't see what it sets up. Cool idea and all but 10 mana destroy and King Krush is out. Dunno how I feel about that. Also that with Vol'jin would be annoying.
Bestial Wrath, I don't disagree with this card going but Immune is underrated. Just saying.
Overall I liked it. Those are my highlights. Also I think considering newest set cards is dangerous. I get the effects are great or they'd fit a roll. They also have the least time to be used and explored by the community. I'd think blizzard would more likely just make newer cards but I understand swapping in cards for the same role is easier.
I love Pen Flinger and built a Quest Shaman with him early on. I did not see that Warlock deck coming. Made me laugh way to hard. Wish I had Rin I'd give it a go.
The Infinite Deck hunter is an unexpected result too. I might have to give that one a shot.
I understand the frustrations with Res Priest. Resurrection overall is a fun mechanic and very Priestly. However with the mana cheating that exists in he game results in high cost minions coming out very early. This isn't a bad thing overall with most of the tools we have. Resurrect, the card specifically, causes an issue here. Giving a cheap way to bring back that cheated out minion multiple times, turn after turn is the disheartening part. Killing one minion for 4 turns and still loosing to it (or at this point multiple incarnations) sucks.
The tools we are given vary and come with issues. Either too slow (The Amazing Reno), too random (Devolve) or too dangerous (Gravelsnout Knight) as summoning stuff for an aggressive opponent just means you die quicker. I like all the tools and they can be used in fun ways.
As others have said there are still issues that should be fixed:
#1 is getting a graveyard into the game. Yes it is a lot of work both to develop and to teach players. However with all the Res spells in the game (not just priest) this would be a worthwhile investment for the game.
#2 Big minions getting resummoned at full stats/effects EARLY. Resurrect being so cheap it needs to have limitations. Example, minions come back as 1/1 versions or come back silenced (which can be useful too) or it can only summon 3 cost or lower minions.
#3 Archmage Vargoth shouldn't cast spells he doesn't see. I like cards like this. It can be interesting and makes you play/build around his ability. However him casting spells he was not aware of (dead, in hand, deck) is too much. Especially when you get multiple going it becomes annoying to shut down. If it was some big set up to get him to cast a spell then fine. But just playing him, hoping he dies and casting 18 mana worth of stuff is overboard.
Overall I think Resurrection effects are great and work everywhere else at mid-late effects (Kangor's Endless Army, [Hearthstone Card (Booodreaver Gul'dan) Not Found]). The early effects and multiplying big minions in Priest need to be toned down as the tools aren't accurate enough to keep them in check.
Terrorguard Escapee has been great in warlock. Easy to deal with small minions he summons and the 3/7 body isn't anything to ignore. Been using him alot in Kenrethad and Galakrond Warlock decks.