reparoni Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Trailer | Cinematic | Site Release Date: 4/9/2019 The newest Hearthstone Expansion was announced just today, Rise of Shadows! And not only that, but we learn that the year will revolve around this League of E.V.I.L. and their shenanigans. This set specifically takes place in Dalaran. More importantly though, we get the return of Rafaam, the Supreme Archeologist! And I guess we're also getting some interesting mechanics, I guess. Lackeys Lackeys are very much like Spare Parts, non-collectable cards that can be generated with cards such as the EVIL Miscreant. They're essentially 1 mana spells that come with a 1/1 body, which is pretty neat. I like that we have the evolve mechanic outside of Shaman now due to Witchy Lackey. We'll have to wait and see what other Lackey generators we have in the rest of the set. Most importantly though, we're getting more lackeys in future sets this year to fit in with the League of E.V.I.L. Schemes Schemes are cards that become stronger the longer you hold them. For example, Hagatha's Scheme gains 1 more damage for each of your turns that it stays in your hand. It'll be interesting to see what the other scheme cards are, as the mechanic is quite interesting itself. Twinspell Twinspell is a new keyword that reminds me of Echo in a way, although it is much different as it is usable with cards that cost more than 5 mana. Essentially when you cast a spell with Twinspell, you get a 2nd copy of the spell to your hand (without Twinspell, of course). This spell you can hold and use whenever you please. Something interesting to note is that the 2nd copy seems to go in your hand where the first one was, which is important for hand tracking and certain cards like Stargazer Luna. Callback Cards We're getting a few "callback" cards that bring back old mechanics into the new set, like Forbidden Words echoing the Forbidden Mechanic from Whisper of the Old Gods. I wonder how far back / close by the callback cards will go - will we see Spare Parts return? Maybe we'll get something more recent like Adapt or Echo. We'll have to wait and see. I'll be keeping this thread updated with news as the expansion rolls out. Edited March 14, 2019 by rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 So, I've been watching a fair bit of the preview stream they did a few days ago with various streamers. Format is SO different with rotation. It feels like a lot of long term advantage is gone and things are way slower now. Couple decks I'm interested in trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Legendary: Keeper Stalladris, Vereesa Windrunner, Nozari, Barista Lynchen, Jepetto Joybuzz Epic: Crystal Portal, Nine Lives x2, Power of Creation, Duel!, Shadowy Figure, Waggle Pick, Murkmorpher x2, Darkest Hour, Big Bad Archmage Gold Epic: Big Bad Archmage Gold Rare: Dreamy Guardians (not dusted), Mysterious Blade, Plot Twist, Clockwork Goblin Gold Common: Ursatron, EVIL Conscripter, Hench-Clan Burglar, Mutate, Flight Master, Heroic Inkeeper Most Opened Rare: Underbelly Ooze x6 Also with the free packs they gave away got a gold Life Drinker and a 3rd Ratcatcher. Total Dust from Packs: 1205 + 1000 gold dusted = 2205 dust Total Dust: 19590 Super happy I got Barista and Keeper is solid, the rest are meh. I'm shocked at how many rares I still want from the set. 0 Convincing Infiltrator and Arcane Watcher are super disappointing. Watcher especially since I have a rare and lower silence deck and not getting those kind of sucks. Built 7 decks. Down to 11590 dust (also dusted a couple useless epics that rotated for a little extra dust). I could spend even more, but I'm super tight with my dust honestly (it is how I got to almost 20K to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reparoni Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) I got Windrunner, Betrug, Boom Reaver, and Catrina from my packs. A bit sad but they make for some spicy memes I guess. Might look into getting myself a Jepetto and Ali for that Hunter Meme Deck Edited April 11, 2019 by A Crap Guide to Reptiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Glot Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 legend pulled: Oblivitron & Scargill Scargill is quite ok, but i just dont want oblivitron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 So, lots of changes coming to the game. Prep makes 2 mana EVIL Miscreant now a 1/4 Raiding Party 4 mana Archivist Elysiana 9 mana NEW LEGENDARY And buffs to 18 cards Gloop Sprayer 7 mana Mulchmunch 9 mana Necromechanic 4 mana Flark's Boom-Zooka 7 mana Unexpected Results 3 mana Luna’s Pocket Galaxy 5 mana Crystology 1 mana Glowstone Technician 5 mana Extra Arms 2 mana Cloning Device 1 mana Pogo-Hopper 1 mana Violet Haze 2 mana The Storm Bringer 6 mana Thunderhead now 3/6 Spirit Bomb 1 mana Dr. Morrigan 6 mana Security Rover now 2/6 Beryllium Nullifier now 4/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reparoni Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Yo this is so many changes, and a lot of them are buffs too. I'm curious to see how these will affect the meta. I can't even really theory craft right now - there's just so many changes. SN1P-SN4P seems solid, probably will be used in at least the more value Mech Deathrattle Hunter although I can see it being used in the more SMOrc version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Glot Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Infinite mech buff in priest with reckless experimenter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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