Perhaps it could have something to do with easter eggs in vanilla hearthstone? To tie it back to classic's release? I found a page online that has a list of them and a large few are in the Barrens. One specifically caught my eye talking about a poison rogue quest in the game that I figured could be related to poison rogue barrens set cards. http://www.blizzardguides.com/wow_cool_easter_eggs.html
I mentioned this to somebody on twitter, but I'll drop it here too in case it's in any way helpful:
The card back is Kael'Thas themed. The 3 green orbs, the red and gold, down to the name in the files. Kael'Thas is a fella who loves the number 3, apparently. So my first guess would be doing things in 3's, or doing 3 different things.
Also, since it's Kael'Thas themed and he was from the Outland set, this might have to start on the Outland board.
Also, since it's Kael'Thas themed and he was from the Outland set, this might have to start on the Outland board.
How would that be a mystery hidden in the Barrens, though?
I think they were planning this before the card back contest ever happened, and the 2nd place card back just happened to be Kael'thas themed. In other words, it's an unintentional red herring.
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"Why, you never expected justice from a company, did you? They have neither a soul to lose nor a body to kick." -- Lady Saba Holland
But neither duels, BGs, or classic use the Barrens board. Might not be board related but based on Hearthstone tweets and Facebook posts I think it means there are 4 Easter eggs on the Barrens board
Usually the text that its on the side of the card when you select it its funny or ironic but in the case of Xyrella, Varden Dawngrasp, Cariel Roame and Tamsin Roame it seems to be some sort of lore, anyone can relate that text with something?
it is because its fanmade and not done by blizzard :D
jokes for blizzard aside, seriously tho: you should see the cardbacks submitted to that competition. There are like 100 of them and almost all of them are very, very good. Like, most of them are better than 90% of the cardbacks in the hearthstone right now in my opinion.
in the description it says: "Solve the mysteries hidden throughout the Barrens"
any idea about how to get this?
I would like to know as well. Does anybody know if there's been any new achievements or something that could lead to obtaining this card back?
The mystery might be spending 5 bucks.
This card back is related to a new achievement called "???" which has 4 different criteria to finish.
and what are those criteria?
ah yes I see it now, thank you.
under Gameplay / Barrens / Neutral
it says 0/4 for me. anyone has a different number on the progress?
it would be great if you guys would share when you get a progress on that.
I bet this has something to do with Barrens board shenanigans! I am going to try right now!
Have a nice day and happy cardback hunting!
also, I knew I saw this cardback before :)
https://www.hearthpwn.com/news/7987-chinese-card-back-design-competition-winners
it is the 2nd place winner I think, on the competition.
the author related it with Kael'thas Sunstrider, but it does not say that in the game :/
Perhaps it could have something to do with easter eggs in vanilla hearthstone? To tie it back to classic's release? I found a page online that has a list of them and a large few are in the Barrens. One specifically caught my eye talking about a poison rogue quest in the game that I figured could be related to poison rogue barrens set cards. http://www.blizzardguides.com/wow_cool_easter_eggs.html
I mentioned this to somebody on twitter, but I'll drop it here too in case it's in any way helpful:
The card back is Kael'Thas themed. The 3 green orbs, the red and gold, down to the name in the files.
Kael'Thas is a fella who loves the number 3, apparently. So my first guess would be doing things in 3's, or doing 3 different things.
Also, since it's Kael'Thas themed and he was from the Outland set, this might have to start on the Outland board.
please don't bully my son
Have you found anything?
First Mystery - where is Mankrik's wife? xD
"Minion to minion the basic of all combats, only a fool trusts his win to an OTK"
How many hearthstone modes are there?
wild, standard, casual, classic
Could be a barrens map surprise for every mode?
also, duels/battlegrounds/arena/regular HS
How would that be a mystery hidden in the Barrens, though?
I think they were planning this before the card back contest ever happened, and the 2nd place card back just happened to be Kael'thas themed. In other words, it's an unintentional red herring.
"Why, you never expected justice from a company, did you? They have neither a soul to lose nor a body to kick." -- Lady Saba Holland
But neither duels, BGs, or classic use the Barrens board. Might not be board related but based on Hearthstone tweets and Facebook posts I think it means there are 4 Easter eggs on the Barrens board
Usually the text that its on the side of the card when you select it its funny or ironic but in the case of Xyrella, Varden Dawngrasp, Cariel Roame and Tamsin Roame it seems to be some sort of lore, anyone can relate that text with something?
There is a red quill in the Book of Mercenaries. Looks like it could be a phoenix feather. Maybe it's connected?
wow that card back is gorgeous.
it is because its fanmade and not done by blizzard :D
jokes for blizzard aside, seriously tho: you should see the cardbacks submitted to that competition. There are like 100 of them and almost all of them are very, very good. Like, most of them are better than 90% of the cardbacks in the hearthstone right now in my opinion.
here's that link again:
https://www.hearthpwn.com/news/7987-chinese-card-back-design-competition-winners