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I feel it depends on the deck for aggressive decks I would use Loot Hoarder but if you are playing a rogue with shadow step I would use the Novice Engineer. I would just use Novice Engineer  over all  

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novice engineer is better - the minion's power activates immediately and it's more difficult to get rid of than the loot hoarder.

What incentive do players usually have to be rid of it, though? It's not particularly threatening. And forcing them to be rid of the Loot Hoarder is kind of the point. I acknowledge that the card draw of the Engineer is more immediate, but rarely do you need it that soon - unless you're doing it turn #10 and beyond. Silence the hoarder by all means - that's only beneficial.

board control, obviously. Why would you leave a minion with two attack on the board when you can so easily remove it?

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Novice Engineer only has one attack, mind you. Unless you are running divine shield, what incentive do you have to clear it rather than go for face?

Just about every class can buff it and then it would be harder to deal with. Killing it off is usually the best move.