Who say Christmas can’t come in October? Epic writer/podcaster/guild leader Matticus joins us for another strategy potluck episode, where we talk about tons of Hearthstone topics, questions, and advice sent in by listeners and hosts. And then we sing a Christmas song together (badly)!
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Hello!
- Matt is on the show this week
- Topic: Strategy Potluck!
- Reasons to be happy this week
- News: Warsong Commander nerf, BlizzCon!
Organizing Fireside Gatherings
Mastermind: Matt
- My experiences hosting Fireside Gatherings
- How to host your own
- Tips for hosting successful events
- Introducing WCS points + prizes
The Fake Out Deck
Mastermind: Dan
- 66% of the deck is aggro (mechs, murlocs)
- 33% is big fatties (Ragnaros, Klel’Thuzad)
- Possible to win outright with aggro, and by turn 7 they think they’ve stalled you out
- That’s when you start dropping the bombs and they’ve likely used all of their removal already
Save The Best For Last
Mastermind: Jayme
- It may not be intuitive, but you should play your worse minions first — even if they’re the same cost
- Playing the cards you card about less first will bait out the opponents’ removal
- That will let you play your best cards more safely later
When a 1-Drop is not a 1-Drop
Mastermind: Zorin
- I was helping my wife play Priest, and learned that Northshire Cleric isn’t always a good early drop
- Because you want to get more value out of it — especially on the turn that you play it, before they can react
- Another way to look at it: Some 1-drops have value throughout the entire game, not just at the beginning
- Have to always make the best choice for the factors you do know
Mill Decks?
Mastermind: Max
- I really liked playing Mill decks in Magic: The Gathering, but there doesn’t seem to be a good way to make one in Hearthstone
- Druid or Rogue are the best options
- Is there a better way to do it, like with Lorewalker Cho?
How to Test Card RNG
Mastermind: Josh
- You should test the actual odds of any RNG card you use frequently, to help you know how to best use it
- I’m happy with 100 test, which is actually easier to get than it sounds
- Build a specific deck that helps you test it faster.
- Include: Whatever cards you want to test, 30% card draw effects, no spell power, taunt, and heal effects
- Specialty cards: Lorewalker Cho (if testing spells), Chromaggus (any card), Faceless Manipulator (any card — use on Lorewalker Cho if testing spells)
- Play as Warlock if you can, for the card draw
- Play against the easy Priest AI — very little removal and very defensive
Community
- Question: What are the actual odds on RNG cards like Imp-losion?
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The Dust Bowl
We open card packs donated by listeners, and pick our favorites and least favorites on the show!
Thanks to our supporters:
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Card of the Week
Farewell
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