Grandmasters – Page 3 – Hero Power: A Hearthstone Podcast

10Feb 2020

Is Blizzard out of touch with its fan base? – Hero Power Episode 209

This week Avanties and Zerotio discuss the recent French success at Masters Tours, as well as the HSReplay interview with Hearthstone Esports Product Manager Drew Higbee, and much more.

During the play portion of the show we check out a Quest Hunter from patron Surgie.

News and Discussion

Masters Tour Arlington
- Winner: xBlyzes
- Discussion: Is France poised to take over Hearthstone eSports?
Interview with Hearthstone Esports Product Manager: Drew Higbee
- Discussion: Is Blizzard out of touch with its fanbase?
Galarkond’s Awakening – Chapter 3
- Discussion: How did we enjoy Chapter 3?
- Discussion: Has this Chapter impacted the meta the most?
- Chapter 4 arriving Feb 11th
Tavern Brawl: All-Star Squad
- Spiders and Portals have had their chance, now you choose! Pick one card for your deck, and you will get 22 copies of it plus 8 random class cards!

Decklist:
[Unseal the Vault] x 1
[Tracking] x 2
[Springpaw] x 2
[Clear the Way] x 2
[Questing Explorer] x 2
[Licensed Adventure] x 2
[Hench-Clan Hogsteed] x 2
[Unleash the Hounds] x 2
[SN1P-SN4P] x 1
[Diving Gryphon] x 2
[Desert Spear] x 2
[Sky Gen’ral Kragg] x 1
[Bone Wraith] x 1
[Zilliax] x 1
[Leeroy Jenkins] x 1
[Faceless Corrupter] x 2
[Veranus] x 1
[Swarm of Locusts] x 2
[Boommaaster Flark] 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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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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14Oct 2019

Blizzard Says Sorry… Kinda! – Hero Power Episode 194

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This week we read a couple of listener emails, discuss the Blizzard response to the BlitzChung situation, and much more.

During the play portion we check out a Rogue Deathrattle deck from Thijs.

News and Discussion

Admirable joins Brian Kibler stepping away from the casters desk.
Raven and Sottle issue statements they will continue casting under protest.
Blizzard reduces BlitzChung decision
Grandmasters Playoffs Began this weekend
- Europe
  - Hunterace and Silvername from group A
  - Casie and Jarla from group B
- Americas
  - Eddie and Nalguidan from group A
  - Bloodyface and Purple from group B
- Asia Pacific
  - Che0nsu and Tyler from group A
  - DawN and tom60229 from group B
Tavern Brawl – Doom in the Tomb
- The Headless Horseman is haunting the tombs of Uldum! Fight to his lair… if you dare!
- Rewards for under 60 minutes and 40 minutes

Decklist:
[Backstab] x 2
[Shadowstep] x 2
[Pharaoh Cat] x 2
[Togwaggle’s Scheme] x 1
[Bloodmage Thalnos] x 1
[Shiv] x 2
[Edwin VanCleef] x 1
[EVIL Miscreant] x 2
[Fan of Knives] x 2
[Necrium Blade] x 2
[SN1P-SN4P] x 1
[Blightnozzle Crawler] x 2
[Anka, the Buried] x 1
[Zilliax] x 1
[Cairne Bloodhoof] x 1
[Emperor Thaurissan] x 1
[Khartut Defender] x 2
[Mechanical Whelp] x 1
[Safeguard] x 1
[Sylvanas Windrunner] x 1
[N’Zoth, the Corruptor] 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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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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09Oct 2019

The Sweet Teat of China – Hero Power Episode 193.5

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On this impromptu episode of Hero Power, Avanties and Zerotio breakdown and discuss the BlitzChung situation Blizzards response or lack there of so far, and give our thoughts and opinions.

We are very interested to know your thoughts as well, you can let us know by emailing us at HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or @HeroPower_Cast on Twitter.

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07Oct 2019

Doom in the Tomb is Coming Soon! – Hero Power Episode 193

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This week Avanties and Zerotio are back and discussing the upcoming Doom in the Tomb event as well as Grandmasters season 2 ending and relegations.

During the play portion we check out an oldy but a goody, Secret Paladin is coming back to Standard.

News and Discussion

Hallow’s End event is coming on Tuesday!
- Event runs October 8th to October 30th!
- 2 new dungeon run style tavern brawls with Pack rewards
- Legendary quests for packs every week.
- Dual-class arenas starting
  - Start an arena run and stay on 2 losses to get extra rewards.
- 1000 Win Portraits coming
23 cards coming from wild to standard until the next set release.
- Druid:
  - [[Astral Communion]]
  - [[Kun the Forgotten King]]
- Mage:
  - [[Babbling Book]]
  - [[Flamewaker]]
- Paladin:
  - [[Mysterious Challenger]]
  - [[Avenge]]
- Hunter:
  - [[Lock and Load]]
  - [[Call of the Wild]]
- Shaman:
  - [[Evolve]]
  - [[Thing from Below]]
- Rogue:
  - [[Shaku, the Collector]]
  - [[Swashburglar]]
- Priest:
  - [[Lightbomb]]
  - [[Vol’jin]]
- Warlock:
  - [[Imp Gang Boss]]
  - [[Renounce Darkness]]
- Warrior:
  - [[Varian Wrynn]]
  - [[Bloodhoof Brave]]
- Neutral:
  - [[N’Zoth, the Corruptor]]
  - [[Sylvanas Windrunner]]
  - [[Ragnaros the Firelord]]
  - [[The Curator]]
  - [[Emperor Thaurissan]]
Global Games returns in November
- Falular call to action about some countries not getting HGG Representation
Grandmasters Regular season over, Playoffs start next week
- Relegation – (As of 6pm Sunday)
  - StrifeCro, Bloodtrail, Pathra, Orange, Feno, Rase Out.
  - Feno competes at Blizzcon for World championship for winning EU season 1.
Tavern Brawl: Six-Shooter
- Make a six-card deck and duel! Don’t worry – when you’re out of cards you get a free reload.

Mattattarm’s Theorycrafting and Twitter thread
Google Doc with Decks

Decklist:
[Autodefense Matrix] x 2
[Avenge] x 2
[Brazen Zealot] x 2
[Crystology] x 2
[Never Surrender!] x 1
[Noble Sacrifice] x 2
[Redemption] x 1
[Secretkeeper] x 2
[Mysterious Blade] x 2
[Sandwasp Queen] x 2
[Commander Rhyssa] x 1
[Magic Carpet] x 2
[Blessing of Kings] x 2
[Truesilver Champion] x 2
[Glowstone Technician] x 2
[Leeroy Jenkins] x 1
[Mysterious Challenger] 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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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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16Sep 2019

Time is not on Seiko’s side! – Hero Power Episode 191

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This week we go in depth on what everyone on twitter is talking about, Seiko’s week 4 showing in Grandmasters. We also discuss the release schedule for Tombs of Terror and more.

During the play portion of the show we check out a Mecha’thun Quest Druid.

News and Discussion

Grandmasters: Seiko has poor showing Week 4
- Tweet by @OtsunaFR suggests that Seiko was playing in an Auto Chess Qualifier, during his GM Match.
- Deleted Tweet by HS_Seiko: “I am crying. Wasn’t a good idea to play the chess qualifier this weekend. But I practiced too much for this already… Hope I can come back from this horrible start once everything is over :((“
- Twitch Clip shows evidence of a series ending Misplay, while looking down. It is presumed that he was playing in his Auto Chess Qualifier.
- HS_Seiko Tweetlonger
  - Apologizes and drops out of Autochess Qualifier
- Invenglobal Article
  - Seiko approached HS esports and asked if he could play both events, and to change his play times, however the schedule couldn’t be changed.
  - HS esports knew about the conflict in schedule times, told Seiko “Sounds challenging but if anyone could do it, it’s probably someone like yourself,”
- Blizzard esports statement “Next week Seiko must be present and play his match or be subject to the rules of missing a match”
- Seiko currently 2-6, with only Fenomeno (0-7) between him and relegation
- Discussion: Is the relegation system enough to have Pro HS Players take GM seriously?
Tombs of Terror – Chapters 1 & 2: Releasing 9/17
- Chapter 1 is FREE!
- Chapter 2 available for purchase (700 Gold)
- Pre-Purchase for $19.99 US will include Chapter 2 on release day
- After release, all 5 Chapters can be purchased for $14.99 US
Tavern Brawl: Three Wishes
- Zephrys has blessed you with a random deck and 3 Wishes! And no wishing for more wishes!

Decklist:
[Innervate] x 2
[Untapped Potential] x 1
[Worthy Expedition] x 2
[Crystal Merchant] x 2
[Power of the Wild] x 2
[Wrath] x 2
[BEEEES!!!] x 2
[Ferocious Howl] x 1
[Wardruid Loti] x 1
[Flobbidinous Floop] x 1
[Swipe] x 2
[Anubisath Defender] x 2
[Oasis Surger] x 2
[Starfall] x 2
[Hidden Oasis] x 2
[Nourish] x 2
[Cenarius] x 1
[Mecha’thun] 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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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.