So a while ago I saw a post on Reddit with a card back that said "acquired in a future event" and the OP came to the conclusion that it was from a future expansion, so I decided to take a look at my own collection and, sure enough, there were 3 card back with this text. So how about we try to figure out what this is about and, when they are released, laugh at how wrong I was :P
Disclaimer: what I'm about to say is a very long shot and I have a terrible aim. Also, this is pure speculation, sprinkled with an unhealthy dose of wishful thinking. The way I see it, there are two possibilities for this scenario: either those these all the expansion form the year to come, or (and this is that wishful thinking I was talking about earlier), they're all related to a new tri-class expansion. I'll get to what I think of that second option later, but first, the card backs:
First up, Pristine Scenes. This is the one that has me the most stumped. From the looks of it, all I can tell is that it's got an emerald in the middle with some white textured surface (perhaps whitestone) around it? All I can think is elementals, or maybe the Emerald Dream (If we stretch it). As for the text, Malto is the wizard that appears in the Hearthstone shorts. I'll get to him later.
Next up, Legion Schemes. Do I even need to say anything? If it turns out its the expansion option, this is most likely going to introduce demon hunters into the game the same way KotFT introduced DKs, as well as a new Illidan, most likely. I only hope they're not as broken as the DKs, and that it's not the original 9 again.
Finaly, Machine Dreams. This is the card I was talking about in the begining, and it's quite obvious about Mechs. The OP in said post said that they hope it's not another Mech expansion, and I can't help but disagree. Unlike Dragons and Elementals, which both have decent amount of pretty good cards in the Evergreen that can offer future support, Mechs only have 3, Alar-o-bot, Harvest Golem and Demolisher. And if this is indeed the last expansion of the year, it would mean they'd also loose Boomsday on rotation, leaving the archetype with squat.
So this is what I think about the themes of any potential expansions, but what made me say those card backs could point to a single, tri-class expansion. Well, there are two things. First, the name of the card backs. In case you haven't noticed, they all rhyme. As far as I can tell, this hasn't happened before (feel free to correct me on that one), and there's no reason for that unless they're connected.
Second, the flavour text. The second one doesn't help much, but the first one mentions Malto who, like I said appears in the shorts, and the third one mentions a "Hearth's tavern". Kinda odd, ain't it? The way I see it (and if I'm right about the theme of the first back), we might see a Demons v Elementals v Mechs expansions as the first of the year, with factions maybe even having an impact on future sets. Can't really find a connection to Malto and the Hearth, though, so take this with a grain of salt. And yes, I know Gagetzan wasn't the most liked expansion, but splitting the classes seems like a great idea with lots of potential, it's just that Blizz bothced the execution. I just hope they switch the teams up a bit.
I believe blizzard already announced these are rewards for the next 3 tavern brawls.
Edit: sorry i read that original post wrong. I thought it said the next 3 brawls will reward card backs, instead of packs. I guess i assumed that since they came in the same update.
Next expansion is going to be water based. Calling it now.
Be ready for pirates, murlocs, etc.
Totally with you! Murloc, Naga and so on. The one after will be a Pandaria themed expansion and our Hero will get a Monk Hero version like they did for DK.
They are tavern brawl card back rewards starting this Wednesday. Win 3 tavern brawl games to get a cardback. 1 cardback for each week. Edit...Oh never mind, it is a pack given away with each 3 wins in a tavern brawl. But perhaps maybe a card back also. Then that could be a typo, as it generally only takes 1 win to get a pack, not 3. Yea, I think it is a Blizzard typo error, and it will be 3 wins for a cardback.
I think the combinations of these replies might be true. Special tavern brawl events showcasing/teasing a new year of hearthstone. Team 5 has come under new leadership since the last set rotation so perhaps they are trying new things to build the hype and keep their fanbase happy.
The tribe expansion of demon/elemental/mech is great speculation. It seems more reasonable than the theory that they represent the next 3 expansions since it is so early.
Alas, the hype train might have to get going early for Team 5 this year.
Acquired in a future event? Pre-purchase of card packs, THAT is the event
Edit: LOL, now that I look at the placement of these card backs again, it's unlikely now. Apparently they are one of those 'special promotion' related card backs, so my guess would be either Tavern Brawl, Twitch related event, or Pre-order of something not hearthstone related.
While it's probably not about the new expansions (sadly) I really liked your idea OP and I would have loved to see this as expansions, this would be my thoughts on them.
1. The alabaster white and silver detailing makes me think of The Alliance, it could have been about Stormwind City or another alliance controlled city state like Gnomereggan or Ironforge. I'm more of a Hoard guy myself but this could have been cool.
2. The second one is definitely demons, but specifically, it makes me think of The Burning Crusade and just like KOFT was about The Lich King and Icecrown Citadel this could have been about Illidan Stormrage and The Black Temple where he resides in Outworld.
3. The gears are very mech like, but it also makes me think of the forges from the Catclysm expansion where they forged the metal plated armor for Deathwing. If not that then it could have been about those war machines used by The Iron Horde and expansion based around Warlords of Draenor would be very interestig to me.
I was almost 100% sure they would be twitch exclusives... then they just give them away. Strangely anticlimactic. I sort of feel like they are unearned card backs in a way.
I think they should start putting older season card backs in card packs... that would be pretty cool too.
I was almost 100% sure they would be twitch exclusives... then they just give them away. Strangely anticlimactic. I sort of feel like they are unearned card backs in a way.
I think they should start putting older season card backs in card packs... that would be pretty cool too.
Please not.. don't want people who are new to get old card backs ot makes the old card backs less of an achievement also why would anyone would likeva card slot be occupied by a cardback?
I believe blizzard already announced these are rewards for the next 3 tavern brawls.
Edit: sorry i read that original post wrong. I thought it said the next 3 brawls will reward card backs, instead of packs. I guess i assumed that since they came in the same update.
Well... I've just wasted 15 minutes for nothing...
Lol, you had some nice ideas though! :)
u should write novel dude LUL
Maybe not elementals but totems? We already have neutral one. And the last year was so full of elementals.
Next expansion is going to be water based. Calling it now.
Be ready for pirates, murlocs, etc.
This makes sense, lots of murlocs rotate.
another thing is that the newest monthly cardback is "Kul'tiras". Whats the reason to randomly add that?
From the cardback I see a anchor. So, again, be ready for "Pirates vs Murlocs" xD
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Totally with you! Murloc, Naga and so on. The one after will be a Pandaria themed expansion and our Hero will get a Monk Hero version like they did for DK.
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They are tavern brawl card back rewards starting this Wednesday. Win 3 tavern brawl games to get a cardback. 1 cardback for each week. Edit...Oh never mind, it is a pack given away with each 3 wins in a tavern brawl. But perhaps maybe a card back also. Then that could be a typo, as it generally only takes 1 win to get a pack, not 3. Yea, I think it is a Blizzard typo error, and it will be 3 wins for a cardback.
I think the combinations of these replies might be true. Special tavern brawl events showcasing/teasing a new year of hearthstone. Team 5 has come under new leadership since the last set rotation so perhaps they are trying new things to build the hype and keep their fanbase happy.
The tribe expansion of demon/elemental/mech is great speculation. It seems more reasonable than the theory that they represent the next 3 expansions since it is so early.
Alas, the hype train might have to get going early for Team 5 this year.
Acquired in a future event? Pre-purchase of card packs, THAT is the event
Edit: LOL, now that I look at the placement of these card backs again, it's unlikely now. Apparently they are one of those 'special promotion' related card backs, so my guess would be either Tavern Brawl, Twitch related event, or Pre-order of something not hearthstone related.
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While it's probably not about the new expansions (sadly) I really liked your idea OP and I would have loved to see this as expansions, this would be my thoughts on them.
1. The alabaster white and silver detailing makes me think of The Alliance, it could have been about Stormwind City or another alliance controlled city state like Gnomereggan or Ironforge. I'm more of a Hoard guy myself but this could have been cool.
2. The second one is definitely demons, but specifically, it makes me think of The Burning Crusade and just like KOFT was about The Lich King and Icecrown Citadel this could have been about Illidan Stormrage and The Black Temple where he resides in Outworld.
3. The gears are very mech like, but it also makes me think of the forges from the Catclysm expansion where they forged the metal plated armor for Deathwing. If not that then it could have been about those war machines used by The Iron Horde and expansion based around Warlords of Draenor would be very interestig to me.
So I guess we know what those card backs are for: log-in rewards from different platforms. More specifically:
That's... kinda lame... but still kinda cool...
I was almost 100% sure they would be twitch exclusives... then they just give them away. Strangely anticlimactic. I sort of feel like they are unearned card backs in a way.
I think they should start putting older season card backs in card packs... that would be pretty cool too.
Please not.. don't want people who are new to get old card backs ot makes the old card backs less of an achievement also why would anyone would likeva card slot be occupied by a cardback?