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Fractured in Alterac Valley Rogue Theorycrafts – New Rogue Deck Ideas
In the upcoming Fractured in Alterac valley expansion, we’ve seen some new support for two distinct Rogue archetypes: Deathrattle and Burgle (effects based around non-Rogue cards you might play or draw). On top of that, we get a hero card like all the other classes which serves a more general function in several different lists. […]
Watch Posts in Forged in The Barrens – How Are The Hearthstone’s First Building Cards Doing So Far?
With the release of the new expansion, Forged in the Barrens, Hearthstone has seen a new type of card added to the game: the Watch Post. There are three such cards, all complete with the “Can’t attack” text. Far Watch Post, a 2-mana 2/4 which increases the costs of cards drawn […]
How Much Does A Full Hearthstone Expansion Cost (In Your Time Or Money)?
Hearthstone is a great game. Unfortunately, it’s also a very expensive game. While many people don’t have an exact sense for how expensive the game is, there’s a lingering sense among many players that the game is hard to get into, return to after a break, or even keep up with while you’re still playing […]
Theorycrafting Rogue in Darkmoon Faire – How Did Old Gods Influence Valeera?
After reviewing the new cards from the upcoming Darkmoon Faire expansion, I’m pleased to report that Rogue appears to be one of the classes in the top half of potential in terms of what cards it received (and I would be pleased to report that, wouldn’t I?). The greatest potential powerhouse looks to be the […]
Setting Expectations for the New Battle Pass System
Recently, a survey went out to select Hearthstone players, asking for their input on a new Battle Pass system that would fundamentally replace the Hearthstone economy. Rather than earning gold through daily quests, game wins, and achievements, the new system would provide players with rewards – like packs, gold, arena tickets, cards, and cosmetics – […]