Finally… Paladin! – Hero Power Episode 236

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This week Avanties and Zerotio talk about the first month of the Scholomance Academy meta, and then we take a look at week 3 of Grandmasters.

Zerotio gets giddy because he finally gets to play Pure Libram Paladin live on the show.

News and Discussion

  • ETC Last GM Season, per Tweet
    • Discussion: Thoughts on ETC as a GM
  • Grandmasters – Week 3: Swiss Round (Specialist)
    • APAC:
      • Top 8: Ryvius (Ro), Tom60229 (Wlk), Che0nsu (Ro), Glory (Dr), Alan870806 (Pr), Blitzchung (Ma), Bankyugi (Ma), DawN (Ro)
      • Semi-Finals: Blitzchung (Ma) def Che0nsu (Ro) [2-0], DawN (Ro) def Glory (Dr) [2-0]
      • Finals: DawN (Ro) def Blitzchung (Ma) [2-1]
    • EU:
      • Top 8: Silvername (Pr), Thijs (Dr), Seiko (Pr), Jarla (Ma), BoarControl (Pr), Casie (Dr), Warma (Pr), Viper (Wlk)
      • Semi-Finals: Viper (Wlk) def Thijs (Dr) [2-0], Seiko (Pr) def Casie (Dr) [2-1]
      • Finals: Viper (Wlk) def Seiko (Pr) [2-1]
    • Americas:
      • Top 8: KIllinallday (Ma), Muzzy (Pr), ETC (Dr), NoHandsGamer (Pr), Eddie (Ma), Monsanto (Pr), Bloodyface (Pr), Justsaiyan (Dr)
      • Semi-Finals: Killinallday (Ma) def Justsaiyan (Dr) [2-0], Eddie (Ma) def NoHandsGamer (Pr) [2-1]
      • Finals: Killinallday (Ma) Vs Eddie (Ma) – Eddie wins 2-1
      • Killinallday qualifies for Div A, along with rest of Top 4. Fr0zen gets bumped to Div B
  • Discussion Topic: First Month of Scholomance Meta, what are our thoughts on the set?
  • Tavern Brawl: Top 3
    • Let’s mix it up a bit, shall we? Pick three cards and we’ll make you a deck with ten copies of each card.

Decklist:
[First Day of School] x 2
[Aldor Attendant] x 2
[Argent Braggart] x 2
[Hand of A’dal] x 2
[Libram of Wisdom] x 2
[Murgur Murgurgle] x 1
[Goody Two-Shields] x 2
[Consecration] x 2
[High Abbess Alura] x 1
[Lightforged Zealot] x 2
[Aldor Truthseeker] x 2
[Blessing of Authority] x 2
[Libram of Justice] x 2
[Devout Pupil] x 2
[Lady Liadrin] x 1
[Lightforged Crusader] x 1
[Libram of Hope] x 2

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Slowing down Nozdormu! – Hero Power Episode 235

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This week Avanties and Zerotio take a look at what Patch 18.0.2 dropped and discussed week 2 of Grandmasters plus more…

During the play portion we check out the popular new version of Bomb Warrior being played in competition.

News and Discussion

  • The Duocat Show – Zerotio guest spot on The Duocat Show
  • Patch 18.0.2 Dropped bringing changes to Kael’thas and Battlegrounds.
    • Kael’thas: Changed to “Each third spell you cast each turn cost (1)” – CALLED IT!
    • Mindrender Illucia: Mana changed from (2) to (3)
    • Various BG Changes
    • Discussion: Do we think the constructed changes will impact the Meta?
  • Per Tweet from Celestalon: Nozdormu removed from Dream Portal Pool
    • Discussion: /Zerotio Rant = On
    • This change is now LIVE! (Server side patch 18.0.3)
  • Grandmasters – Week 2: Swiss Round (Last Hero Standing)
    • APAC:
      • Top 8: Tom60229, Flurry, Shaxy, Tizs, Kin0531, Surrender, Tyler, Posesi
      • Semi-Finals: Tom60229 def Tyler, Surrender def Tizs
      • Finals: Surrender def Tom60229
    • EU:
      • Top 8: Viper, Jarla, Casie, RDU, xBlyzes, Thijs, Bunnyhoppor, Felkeine
      • Semi-Finals: RDU def xBlyzes, Bunnyhoppor def Jarla
      • Finals: RDU def Bunnyhoppor
    • Americas:
      • Top 8: Fr0zen, Eddie, Bloodyface, Zalae, Languagehacker, Briarthorn, Monsanto, Empanizado
      • Semi-Finals: Eddie def Monsanto, Bloodyface def Languagehacker
      • Finals: Eddie def Bloodyface
  • Tavern Brawl: Party Portals!
    • The Medivas are putting on a special show, and you’re the star! Summon minions with various portals to create a most excellent performance.

Decklist:
[Shield Slam] x 2
[Sword and Board] x 2
[Upgrade!] x 2
[Whirlwind] x 2
[Corsair Cache] x 2
[Bladestorm] x 2
[Coerce] x 2
[Lord Barov] x 1
[Shield Block] x 2
[Hoard Pillager] x 2
[Wrenchcalibur] x 2
[Brawl] x 2
[Cutting Class] x 2
[Doctor Kastinov] x 1
[Kronx Dragonhoof] x 1
[Blademaster Boom] x 1
[Galakrond, the Unbreakable] x 1
[Deathwing, Mad Aspect] x 1

If you would like to build this deck in Hearthstone you can copy the following string of code to your clipboard and then open My Collection and select New Deck, you will then be prompted if you wish to create the deck saved to your clipboard, just click yes.
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Week 1 of Grandmasters! – Hero Power Episode 234

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This week Avanties and Zerotio break down the recent Team 5 Reddit AMA, and take a look at the 18.0.1 Hotfix. They also talk about the exciting first week of Grandmasters season 2 2020!

During the play portion of the show we play a fun Guardian Druid featuring Kael’Thas.

News and Discussion

  • Hearthstone AMA – Summary
    • Evaluating Basic & Classic Sets for Revamp
    •  Battle Pass will come around next Set Release. They do not intend to change the amount of Gold/Packs earned during an expansion cycle.
    • Arena
      • No News
    • Battlegrounds
      • Hero Balance “Very Soon”
      • MMR and Seasonal Resets planned for next major update
      • Team doesn’t see an issue with Token Damage, except for Nat Pagle and Pirate Ship, which they are looking into
      • Looking at tuning down Murlocs and boosting Beasts
    • Scholomance
      • No balance changes planned at this time
      • Dual-Class Cards may come in future sets
    • Reverting Nerfs/Future Buffs
      • Reverted Nerfs planned at Rotation, for cards going to Wild
      • Buffs used as a correction tool, no plans mentioned
    • Misc
      • Celestalon stated Paladin Secrets are hard to design around, next set has a Paladin Secret that is his favorite card incoming
      • Previously Released Hero Portrait and Card Backs will return for those that didn’t get them
      • No Plans for another “Doom in the Tomb” type event (GOOD!)
      • New type of Vanity card incoming, which will look different in Collection, Hand and Board.
      • No plans to re-visit Year Longer Narrative ala Year of the Dragon, but open to it again someday
  • 18.0.1 Hotfix (Live Now)
    • Discovery Cards no longer Discover themselves
    • Cards that generate a Random Card can no longer generate themselves
    • Fixed Bug with Jandice “Death Summon” not dying if summoned from Khadgar
    • Kel’thuzad was not summoning minions that died from returning to full hand, fixed.
    • Update: Clarification – Shadow Visions can still Discover Shadow Visions, if a copy is in the deck.
  • Grandmasters 2020 Season 2 – Week 1 (Swiss – Conquest Bo5 w/ 1 Ban)
    • APAC
      • Group A: Che0nsu, Surrender, Flurry, Glory
      • Group B: Posesi, Blitzchung, Tyler, Bankyugi
      • Top 4: Che0nsu, Tyler, Bankyugi, Surrender
      • Finals: Bankyugi def Che0nsu
    • EU
      • Group A: Jarla, Seiko, Swidz, BoarControl
      • Group B: xBlyzes, RDU, Bunnyhoppor, Thijs
      • Top 4: Jarla, xBlyzes, RDU, Seiko
      • Finals: xBlyzes def RDU
    • Americas
      • Group A: Justsaiyan, Fr0zen, Muzzy, Eddie
      • Group B: Bloodyface, Firebat, Languagehacker, NoHandsGamer
      • Top 4: Muzzy, Firebat, Languagehacker, Eddie
      • Finals: Muzzy def Languagehacker
  • Tavern Brawl: Who’s the Boss Now?
    • Dungeon bosses want to help you play! Build your own deck but get a random boss power. Each time you use it, get a new one!

Decklist:
[Innervate] x 2
[Lightning Bloom] x 2
[Animated Broomstick] x 2
[Nature Studies] x 2
[Ironbark] x 2
[Bogbeam] x 2
[Speaker Gidra] x 1
[Wild Growth] x 1
[Overgrowth] x 2
[Lake Thresher] x 2
[Teacher’s Pet] x 2
[Twilight Runner] x 2
[Guardian Animals] x 2
[Kael’thas Sunstrider] x 1
[Overflow] x 2
[Ysera, Unleashed] x 1
[Survival of the Fittest] x 2

If you would like to build this deck in Hearthstone you can copy the following string of code to your clipboard and then open My Collection and select New Deck, you will then be prompted if you wish to create the deck saved to your clipboard, just click yes.
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First Week of School! – Hero Power Episode 233

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The first week of Scholomance Academy is upon us and “Smug Senior” Avanties along with his co-host Zerotio take a look at how this first week has compared to previous expansions. We also discuss the possibility of Battle Passes coming to Hearthstone.

During the play portion we check out a Soul Fragement/Galakrond Warlock decklist from Mattatarms.

News and Discussion

  • Scholomance Academy: NOW LIVE (Aug 6th)
  • Battle Pass in Hearthstone?
    • Outof.cards identified possible rewards system, based on Blizzard Survey
    • Battle Pass Rewards would replace Daily Quests and Rewards
    • Battle Pass is Free, but there may be a Purchased Track of Rewards
    • Rewards through Level 100, max Level is 150 (Gold rewards after 100)
    • Based on Year of The Phoenix Road Map, new system would be in Phase 3
    • Discussion: Thoughts?
  • Tavern Brawl: Valeera’s Bag of Burgled Spells
    • Valeera has stolen spells from every class and filled your deck with them! Each of those spells will summon a random minion of the same cost when played.

Decklist:
[Plague of Flames] x 2
[Spirit Jailer] x 2
[Tour Guide] x 2
[Soul Shear] x 2
[Dark Skies] x 2
[Dragonblight Cultist] x 2
[School Spirits] x 1
[Brittlebone Destroyer] x 2
[Devoted Maniac] x 2
[Veiled Worshipper] x 2
[Shield of Galakrond] x 2
[Void Drinker] x 2
[Kronx Dragonhoof] x 1
[Galakrond, the Wretched] x 1
[Soulciologist Malicia] x 1
[Flesh Giant] x 2
[Twisting Nether] x 1
[Alexstrasza] x 1

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It’s the Final Card Dump! – Hero Power Episode 232

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It is Scholomance Release week and that means we have the final card reveal to review, Avanties and Zerotio walk through the last 90 or so cards in the set and give their thoughts.

News and Discussion

  • Final Card Reveal Stream: 7/29
    • Kripp and Alec Dawson
  • Scholomance Academy Theorycrafting Streams: 7/30
    • Discussion: Did you watch any?
  • Patch 18.0: Went Live 7/30
    • Battlegrounds Changes added Mr Bigglesworth and 2 New Minions
    • All content for Scholomance Academy Launch now in Client
    • Scholomance playable August 6th
  • Tavern Brawl: Just Macaws
    • Webspinners are so passe, macaws on the other hand… macaws are the future! Take flight with a deck of 23 Jeweled Macaws and 7 random class spells.
  • Scholomance Card Review

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