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While I like this theme, the art can be a big pain in the ass.
I think I'm going to skip this competition for this reason. I'm honestly a bit surprised this competition was even approved, because finding artwork for this will be next to impossible if my experiences with trying to find Spellstone art is anything to go by.
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I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
While I like this theme, the art can be a big pain in the ass.
I think I'm going to skip this competition for this reason. I'm honestly a bit surprised this competition was even approved, because finding artwork for this will be next to impossible if my experiences with trying to find Spellstone art is anything to go by.
It really depends on how strict you want to be with yourself regarding art. This is also why we extended it to include all card types as opposed to just spells, since that gives you more options in regards to art and theming.
For example, I did this for my Experimenter class. The art is definitely far more disconnected than existing spellstones, but I feel like it conveys the theme of upgrading fairly well.
The names suck, but it gets the idea across for now. I'll keep beating the Freeze Shaman-drum until it becomes a real thing, so here we are with the Water Cycle personified.
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
Not sure about name or art. Hopefully you like the flavor :)
The flavor and names are good - I like the idea behind the cards a lot, actually - but it seems weird for Chromie to be on a Warrior card.
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Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
Chances are this is probably horribly unbalanced, but I already had the art ready so I figured I would use it somehow.
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Clarfication with Stage 3: The Lifesteal is a part of the hero, meaning your spells and weapons if you manage to get one as a Warlock, will have Lifesteal. When you return to normal though, your hero no longer has Lifesteal.
If this is horribly OP or UP, just go ahead and tell me. What really sucks is that you can't make Epic Hero cards, because they're locked to being Legendary and the orange gem will always be there no matter how hard you try.
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Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
The names suck, but it gets the idea across for now. I'll keep beating the Freeze Shaman-drum until it becomes a real thing, so here we are with the Water Cycle personified.
Kinda OP imho.
The first minion is a 6 mana creature combining the stats of a 4 mana dude and Frost Nova. This is already good by itself, not to mention devastating in shudderwock.
[edit] I like the flavour though. Yay psychics.
Note 2 - Although I'm really salty, that Thrall DK had nothing in common with the freeze effect, stalling tools are exactly what combo shaman decks need. And your card is an excellent addition to them. Combine it with Zola and maybe a Brewmaster and voila.
The names suck, but it gets the idea across for now. I'll keep beating the Freeze Shaman-drum until it becomes a real thing, so here we are with the Water Cycle personified.
Kinda OP imho.
The first minion is a 6 mana creature combining the stats of a 4 mana dude and Frost Nova. This is already good by itself, not to mention devastating in shudderwock.
[edit] though I like the flavour
Note 2 - Although I'm really salty, that Thrall DK had nothing in common with the freeze effect, stalling tools is exactly what combo shaman decks need. And your card is an excellent addition to them. Combine it with Zola and maybe a Brewmaster and voila.
I'm really salty that Shudderwock even exists, 'cause it'll ruin any-and-all attempts to make cool Shaman Battlecry minions. You could argue that Heart of Ice comes from an expansion after Shudderwock rotates, though *shrugs* To be honest I hate combo decks so I'm not looking to help them lel; I just want a Freeze Control Shaman.
Would it be fine if I swap the Battlecries for Deathrattles? Could make for an a good combo with Ancestral Spirit.
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
I'm really salty that Shudderwock even exists, 'cause it'll ruin any-and-all attempts to make cool Shaman Battlecry minions. You could argue that Heart of Ice comes from an expansion after Shudderwock rotates, though *shrugs* To be honest I hate combo decks so I'm not looking to help them lel; I just want a Freeze Control Shaman.
Well. I personally like the design of Shudderwock because shaman finally got a win-condition. The OTK combo gives it a bad name. If this didn't exist, people would be playing jade or other value decks with this minion (as Shudderwock would be the equivalent of N'zoth). But, sadly, the reality is different.
But even w/o Shudder the effect of this card is still too powerful. You get a Frost Nova and a body. Every slow shaman deck would run this. You can delay your opponents until you find your removal/board clear.
I would argue, that even some mid-range builds would want this minion, because it will slow the opponent's aggression giving you the momentum to take the lead.
Would it be fine if I swap the Battlecries for Deathrattles? Could make for an a good combo with Ancestral Spirit.
Do it. gameplay-wise this will make your card fair. Flavor-wise the theme is still the same. Kinda strange, that you have to kill an air/liquid/solid object in order to freeze stuff, but ok. It's still logical though, because you will be destroying the body, which holds all of this pressure in itself. Once the body is no longer there, then the freezing air/liquid/particles will spread and will have an influence on the surrounding environment.
The art is the obvious problem here, but as the person who suggested the theme, in my opinion it should be ok to use the same art for all 3 versions, just for convenience. But I have no authority here lol
Dunno if this is balanced. I don't think it would work in Aggro Warrior but you could use it in a combo deck and I'm afraid it might be too good in that case.
Changed my cards into Deathrattles as-per Kovachut's advice, and made it/them Elementals because I forgot to the first time. Other edits were minor (name for the vapor-form and art for the solid-form). Continues the "tradition" of Deathrattle Shaman cards, in-that the only class minion is a Legendary (White Eyes).
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
I think it's kinda of cool. Obviously there is some very strong synergy with heroic strike (for 24 damage burst) but i think having to magnetise 4 mechs before you can do this is a high enough restriction I think. Warrior mechs in general aren't very aggressive. I dig it.
I'd appreciate some feedback on my card
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Competition Theme: Shiny New Upgrades
This week's theme comes from ContaVelha02, whose "Curse of the Voiceless" was the winner of our Casting Curses competition!
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While I like this theme, the art can be a big pain in the ass.
Currently working on the Tinker! K&C and WW / JUG and KotFT / Classic / Basic / Introduction
My Previous Classes: Apothecary (unfinished) / Chronomancer / Death Knight (old)
My Previous Expansions: Hallow's End
Thinking of changing it to “Spend no Mana this turn to upgrade.” so Hero Powers are affected too.
Haha, nice. Also... can minions / weapon’s upgrade while not in your hand?
Currently working on the Tinker! K&C and WW / JUG and KotFT / Classic / Basic / Introduction
My Previous Classes: Apothecary (unfinished) / Chronomancer / Death Knight (old)
My Previous Expansions: Hallow's End
I think I'm going to skip this competition for this reason. I'm honestly a bit surprised this competition was even approved, because finding artwork for this will be next to impossible if my experiences with trying to find Spellstone art is anything to go by.
But then, you could play 0-Cost cards and it would still upgrade.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
To follow with how the Spellstones work, the answer is No: the card must be in your hand to upgrade it.
Edit: I've included it in the rules as a reminder; we consider it a necessary part of the Spellstones/upgrade mechanic.
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
It really depends on how strict you want to be with yourself regarding art. This is also why we extended it to include all card types as opposed to just spells, since that gives you more options in regards to art and theming.
For example, I did this for my Experimenter class. The art is definitely far more disconnected than existing spellstones, but I feel like it conveys the theme of upgrading fairly well.
You can find me here! Good luck everyone!
Ah ha. I found a way to cheat out the art issue.
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Class Creation Finalist: The Astromancer
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Not sure about name or art. Hopefully you like the flavor :)
The names suck, but it gets the idea across for now. I'll keep beating the Freeze Shaman-drum until it becomes a real thing, so here we are with the Water Cycle personified.
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
The flavor and names are good - I like the idea behind the cards a lot, actually - but it seems weird for Chromie to be on a Warrior card.
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
Chances are this is probably horribly unbalanced, but I already had the art ready so I figured I would use it somehow.
>>
Clarfication with Stage 3: The Lifesteal is a part of the hero, meaning your spells and weapons if you manage to get one as a Warlock, will have Lifesteal. When you return to normal though, your hero no longer has Lifesteal.
If this is horribly OP or UP, just go ahead and tell me. What really sucks is that you can't make Epic Hero cards, because they're locked to being Legendary and the orange gem will always be there no matter how hard you try.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
Kinda OP imho.
The first minion is a 6 mana creature combining the stats of a 4 mana dude and Frost Nova. This is already good by itself, not to mention devastating in shudderwock.
[edit] I like the flavour though. Yay psychics.
Note 2 - Although I'm really salty, that Thrall DK had nothing in common with the freeze effect, stalling tools are exactly what combo shaman decks need. And your card is an excellent addition to them. Combine it with Zola and maybe a Brewmaster and voila.
I'm really salty that Shudderwock even exists, 'cause it'll ruin any-and-all attempts to make cool Shaman Battlecry minions. You could argue that Heart of Ice comes from an expansion after Shudderwock rotates, though *shrugs* To be honest I hate combo decks so I'm not looking to help them lel; I just want a Freeze Control Shaman.
Would it be fine if I swap the Battlecries for Deathrattles? Could make for an a good combo with Ancestral Spirit.
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
Well. I personally like the design of Shudderwock because shaman finally got a win-condition. The OTK combo gives it a bad name. If this didn't exist, people would be playing jade or other value decks with this minion (as Shudderwock would be the equivalent of N'zoth). But, sadly, the reality is different.
But even w/o Shudder the effect of this card is still too powerful. You get a Frost Nova and a body.
Every slow shaman deck would run this. You can delay your opponents until you find your removal/board clear.I would argue, that even some mid-range builds would want this minion, because it will slow the opponent's aggression giving you the momentum to take the lead.
Do it. gameplay-wise this will make your card fair. Flavor-wise the theme is still the same. Kinda strange, that you have to kill an air/liquid/solid object in order to freeze stuff, but ok. It's still logical though, because you will be destroying the body, which holds all of this pressure in itself. Once the body is no longer there, then the freezing air/liquid/particles will spread and will have an influence on the surrounding environment.
So, yeah, do it.
The art is the obvious problem here, but as the person who suggested the theme, in my opinion it should be ok to use the same art for all 3 versions, just for convenience. But I have no authority here lol
Kept you waiting, huh?
Went with a story theme type of card with a before, during and after the battle card.
Dunno if this is balanced. I don't think it would work in Aggro Warrior but you could use it in a combo deck and I'm afraid it might be too good in that case.
Changed my cards into Deathrattles as-per Kovachut's advice, and made it/them Elementals because I forgot to the first time. Other edits were minor (name for the vapor-form and art for the solid-form). Continues the "tradition" of Deathrattle Shaman cards, in-that the only class minion is a Legendary (White Eyes).
Behold, foolish interlopers! I am commanding this mortal to spread the will of the Scourge throughout the interwebs, encouraging you to seek out me, Archlich Kel'Thuzad! Now coming to you as the tenth class of Hearthstone!
I am a finalist in this Class Creation Competition, so if you could give it a look I would be greatly appreciative <3
I think it's kinda of cool. Obviously there is some very strong synergy with heroic strike (for 24 damage burst) but i think having to magnetise 4 mechs before you can do this is a high enough restriction I think. Warrior mechs in general aren't very aggressive. I dig it.
I'd appreciate some feedback on my card