Certainly not. It's more nuanced than traditional AoE, which means it can be more powerful, but is also easier to play around.
Against traditional AoE you play tall or sticky minions.
Against Combustion you can position your minions to minimize the impact. IE put a 2/6 in the middle of your 2/2s.
Against Hysteria you can math out your board so it's not susceptible. IE if you have two 3/3s, don't play a 3/6.
If you're against a class with strong AoE, just don't commit a wide board that you're not willing to lose. Develop just 1-3 minions so their AoE loses value.
Most importantly, be familiar with what cards are being played in what decks.
Certainly not. It's more nuanced than traditional AoE, which means it can be more powerful, but is also easier to play around.
Against traditional AoE you play tall or sticky minions.
Against Combustion you can position your minions to minimize the impact. IE put a 2/6 in the middle of your 2/2s.
Against Hysteria you can math out your board so it's not susceptible. IE if you have two 3/3s, don't play a 3/6.
If you're against a class with strong AoE, just don't commit a wide board that you're not willing to lose. Develop just 1-3 minions so their AoE loses value.
Most importantly, be familiar with what cards are being played in what decks.