Old Guardian's Articles
Balance Changes Are Coming Next Week – Which Cards Are the Most Likely to Change?
Forged in the Barrens meta has proven difficult for Blizzard to balance. Many of the cards and archetypes from the new expansion are lackluster, and some decks remain extremely dominant in the meta, especially Secret Paladin. The reason for this mess is, of course, the rotation of Basic and Classic sets out of the Standard […]
How Good Are the New Battle-Ready Hearthstone Decks? Which Ones You Should Pick Based on Power and Value?
In an exciting move for Hearthstone players who have more money than time, Blizzard announced that they will start selling complete Hearthstone decks for real money. Many other card games have been doing this for years, and such decks can be a great option for many players, especially more casual players who just want to […]
Are Control Decks Any Good in Forged in the Barrens?
The vast majority of Hearthstone games are won with tempo: whether it is Secret Paladin taking over the board with early Sword of the Fallen and Crabrider or Token Druid snowballing with Gibberlings, the basic design of Hearthstone with its guaranteed resources and attacker’s advantage in choosing targets favors the brave aggressor. […]
Balance Changes Are Coming Next Week – What Could They Mean for the Meta?
The Hearthstone Standard meta has been out of balance since the release of Forged in the Barrens. The annual Standard rotation, the new Core set, and the new expansion combined into a perfect storm that Blizzard was unable to fully balance, and the number of good decks has been at an all-time low with Paladin, […]
The Best Forged in the Barrens Decks From the First Days
Well, this is it. Forged in the Barrens is here and it is a brand new meta. A meta where Far Watch Post is one of the most talked-about cards in the game, Jandice Barov is stronger than ever, and Deck of Lunacy is the best card anyone can have in their mulligan. Whether you […]
