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Quote from Midar >>

I would have liked to have this in the Baku era...

The artwork you used for Brain Parasite is already used in game: Shadowfiend.

Lobotomy also has 5 lines of text, so you will need to shorten it. Not having a new line after "take 1 damage" will probably fix this.

Thank you for the feedback!
I'm new here, and I couldn't find any information about how to pick or make new artworks. I've seen many people reuse old or token artwork or ripping off some mtg artworks... any advice as to how to find adequate artworks to employ?

Usually just typing "_ _ _ _ fantasy art" in Google Images is how I (and probably most other people) get their artwork. Ideally, sites like Artstation could have some artwork to use.

If you want to use Blizzard art, some websites like blizzart will give you that.

If worse comes to worse though, using MTG artwork is not necessarily a bad thing. I've used MTG artwork to make some of my cards before (both accidentally, and intentionally). Case and point:

Quote from Yucca_Colbal >>

already posted this in the submission thread, first time doing one of these competitions :O

It has 5 lines of text, so it needs to be shortened. It's an unwritten rule of Hearthstone that all cards have 4 lines of text or less, as every existing English card has 4 lines of text or less. While your card won't be disqualified for this, it's unlikely that it will get many, if any, votes.

Tip for first timers: You should post your card in the Discussion Topic first, so you can get feedback on what to change. Once you've finalized everything about the card, then you should post it in the Submission Topic.

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In addition, would Hakkar qualify for this comp?

I specifically remember seeing Varithmaras with that same name and effect somewhere on one of Fullas's videos.

 Do you have a link? The Varimathras I posted is several years old.

Sadly, I can't find it, but I very distinctly remember seeing it at one point. Maybe I'm just losing my mind.

Who be the war chef now?

So, here's Top Chef. As his flavor would indicate, he's good for popping eggs, but he does more. He works in Priest with Pint-Size Potion , Shrinkmeister , or Lazul's Scheme . He can be comboed with Curse of Weakness in Warlock. He can also be used to counter Spirits, and he utterly destroys Totems.

So people talk about how the effect is flavorful, but here's what I'd like to know:

How does the carpet attack by itself? Does it just ram itself into the opponent so fast that it hurts? Does it wrap itself around its opponent and squeeze them? Then you also think about how a Silver Hand Recruit, a trained paladin with a hammer, is as strong as... a carpet. Then it also has 6 Health, meaning N'Zoth, the Corruptor, a giant tentacle god, can't kill it by itself. That sounds like a damn sturdy carpet.

Quote from linkblade91 >>

I wanted an orange Citrine Spellstone - it's one of the few colors that isn't being used by an existing stone

Color-inverting the artwork of Lesser Diamond Spellstone gives a nice effect like this.

In light of what Link said about Spellstone art, here are 2 complete sets of Spellstone art for all 3 stages. For all I know, these are the only 2 on the entire internet. Of course, they won't work with every class however.

Set 1

Set 2

One alternate option is to take the artwork of the existing Spellstones, go to MS Paint and use the "Invert Color" feature. Example in the spoiler.

Negative synergy with Murloc Tinyfin.

So, here's a technical question with this card. Will it be able to cast a Secret that you already have in play? If it can, then it has a chance to whiff and show you a Secret you have. You can only have 1 copy of a specific Secret in play, but because this is random, can it possibly choose the same Secret?

If Yogg-Saron casts a Secret that you already have in play, the effect will whiff (because you can only have 1 copy of a Secret active at a time). Not only that, but it also REVEALS the Secret to your opponent. I imagine this would work the same way.

These guys are so good, I kinda wish they could make their own Hearthstone show.

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You must be new here

Been here since March 20th 2016, so no, I am not new here.

Why "(targets are random)" instead of "(targets chosen randomly)"?

THE RINGMASTER

Being a Ringmaster means being responsible for the wellbeing of your performers, animals and the circus itself, but they all come second to entertaining your audience and putting on a show. The Ringmaster is a class that has a lot of small themes that you, as the player can choose between to focus your deck on. They've got tokens, card draw, healing, buffs and many other themes to be explored in basic, through classic and then through later expansions. The biggest focus, in the end, tends to come down to individuality and deckbuilding. Any spell could be your archetype and you have to figure out how to use it in a way that wows the world.

Keyword

Circuses typically have a Signature act, the one that they're first to slap on posters, the one saved up until the finale of the show, the performance perfected to bring in the money. Not all do, of course, and some utilise theirs more than others, but which Signature you have and which cards you include to combine with it often plays a major role in individualising the deck. Expect this to be elaborated on in Classic, or look at my Phase 1 post below.

Example Cards

• Initial Act ~ A small, simple and potent token generation card and hand filler. It's simply two uses of your hero power really, but it can play a major role in multiple archetypes. It's generally good enough to be included in a lot of early game decks, a lot of Ringleaders token synergies come from "Whenever/After you play a minion" triggers, and it's good for getting yourself a large board after a short while collecting. Every audience could do with a warm up act to get them ready for a larger performance down the line. [Art by Cathleen McAllister]
• Raw Talent ~ A similarly small buff with a lot of potential. Similar to cards like Blessing of Might and Divine Strength , this card always has the potential to be used for an extra 2 damage while providing some actual sturdiness to the minion unlike Might. Those in the circus can be quite well toned you know, many performers are unexpectedly athletic. Don't underestimate them. [Art by Will Harris]
• Star Performance ~ Another buff, yet it's also attached to a heal. This is a solid card for midrangey archetypes, represents Ringleaders buff and heal themes and has a lot of potential Signature synergies. Cards that are targeted and have an extra effect work quite interestingly when they're made to target more cards, as seen in phase 1. For the most part though, it should provide decent healing while also allowing you to take a minion off the board or apply pressure. It's rarely useless. [Art by Anzka Nguyen]
• Fantastical Play ~ Simple draw, but to be seen later, draw can be utilised in more ways than just drawing cards. As the standard card advantage card for Ringmasters basic, it'll show up frequently. Keep cards like it in mind should we get to classic though. [Art by Trent Kaniuga]
• Captivate ~ Likely to have costed 6-7 back in the day, this is the hardest of Ringmaster hard removal... Which they have little of. However, of course, this can be a terrifying card, utilising the benefit of Mind Control at a reduced cost... Though that attack reduction can mean a whole lot. [Art by Gabriel Rubio]

Remaining Cards

Previous Phase

Here's the first phase submission. Feel free to get a better idea on the class and Signature here.

Quote from Ragnador >>

Well this is what I have planned so far for the Basic set, I will try to give some feedback to the posts I missed.

I know the two damaging spells are very underpowered but I'm trying to design the class around having weak direct removal and AoE.

I have two cards that I'm still thinking about the cost/name

 

• Enchanter's Apprentice is way too complicated for the Basic set. There is zero cost-related effect in the Basic set. Innervate is as close as it get but the effect doesn't mention the cost of the card itself.
• Hypnosis is also way too complicated for Basic set. Mind Control is a permanent effect while Shadow Madness is a rare card.
• Vile Snare incredibly problematic it lockdown one board space for your opponent if they can't silence the minion or give it Taunt.
• Strength of the Meeks seem weak. Compare to Mark of the Lotus and Power of the Wild can become a 3/2.
• Potion of Colossus seems more fitting given that your class is a witch

Overall, your set is really nice. Focus on spawning minions and has weak comeback mechanic.

Quote from Pircival >>

Here's what I'll be submitting. Feedback is welcome!

THE ARCHAEOLOGIST

Archaeologist is a weapon focus class which focuses on board control, and sticky minions. The basic set will mostly be about controlling the board, and survivability through armor and taunt.

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Optional Keyword Section

Decay is a fairly self-explanatory keyword. It will not appear on any basic cards, but in Classic onward, it will go on mostly weapons as a way to implement aura weapons.

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Example Cards

 

  

These cards show the various strengths and weaknesses of Archaeologist, showing that Archaeologist has decent draw, removal, AoE, and good armor gain and heal.  

• Sword in Stone shows what the class cares most about, again, weapons. It's a cheap cycle that can tutor good weapons, but it benefits from having more weapons in your deck. It is balanced around Forge of Souls.
• Uncover shows a unique aspect of the class - unique token generation. The tokens (in the spoiler below) are all 4-Cost overstatted minions that you have to pay an early cost for.
• Safeguard is an amped-up version of the hero power, and it's efficiency comes from protecting both minions and your hero, or just your hero.
• Earthshake is good AoE, and good draw. It's a fairly simple card which can provide a board clear and a refill at once.
• Corrode is the biggest card of the set, providing a large tempo swing and an extra 10 armor for your hero.

Uncover Tokens:

 

Remaining Cards

 

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Previous Phase

Phase 1 Post

 

 Uhm. You're missing one card. Your set only has 9 cards.

Quote from Demonxz95 >>

Basic Set now finished. Hot-Headed Instructor is finished and Touch of Ice is now added (yes, I know it's a slightly better Frost Shock, but I don't think that's a bad thing). Violent Slash also has slightly different wording to indicate the effect is chosen, and against some people's wishes, I've decided to keep it at 3 mana.

As for showcase cards, my current thought is:

• Cryoball
• Horde Hatchet
• Ember Seeker
• Violent Slash
• Phalanx

 

 Very nice set of cards. You managed to distinguish yourself from Mage and Warrior (which is not easy to do as evidenced by how much I criticized your post in the previous phase).

Quote from Omerqu >>

Based on previous Comments Here is my full new set:

Ariel The Angel

Theme: Effects that trigger on next turn, advantage against tribes/enhancement, healing, weapons

Tokens:

 

 

 

•  There's already a Holy Wrath in the game. You have to change the name.
• Dancing Elf is way too weak. She basically a 5 mana 2/5 Taunt since your opponent will likely trade into her before they attack or ignore her if they have lethal. I think she needs to be a 4/5.

Overall, good set. You managed to distinguish yourself from Priest and Paladin (which is not easy to do) by giving them very little healing.

Quote from thepowrofcheese >>

Dumping my current cards for some feedback. Ran out of time, will give feedback tomorrow. Everyone's sets are looking good so far!

  

Welcome to Blasthammer's Garage! Allow me to introduce myself. Bork Blasthammer, Tinker extraordinaire! Here I- eh? What's a Tinker? Wait, seriously? Then why are you in... ahem. Well, you came to the right place! Let me show you what we Tinkers can do!

We Tinkers are crafty thinkers that make all kinds of wonderful toys. Weapons, mechs, missiles, bombs, anything you could want... and quite a few you don't! We're constantly wracking our brains for the newest ideas, filling our workshops with Scrapbots from all the leftover parts and half-baked plans.

 

 

•  I'm confused about how the two minions tied to the set at all? Like, what themes are they supposed to represent in your class? They have weak-stated minions? 
• Mechanized Armor also looks really out of place as the only Armor-granting card in your class.

Your Basic set has a balance power level but has some design issues. Namely, the two minions and Mechanized Armor doesn't fit in the class at all.

Format shamelessly stolen from Demonxz.

The Archaeologist is a weapons-based class; however, it also can support plenty of other archetypes, such as Armor, Discover, Deathrattle, and more in the future. Decay , which is a reasonably simple keyword, is used to allow the existence of passive aura weapons because of the way Decay weapons naturally lose Durability without attacking, which Archaeologist has several of, it being the core use of the keyword. Additionally, Decay can affect minions and heroes.

Showcase cards:

Deathrattles, Deathrattles, and more Deathrattles! Being a class that digs up artifacts after they're dead, it only makes sense that Archaeologist has Deathrattle synergy. Deathrattle decks in Archaeologist will be unique from other Deathrattle decks because Deathrattle minions are temporarily removed for turns at a time, instead of quickly dying and resurrecting, or just triggering their Deathrattles . One unique thing about Divvy Digger is that she benefits off of survivability - each of your turns she survives, she draws an extra card on death because the Deathrattle does stack indeed.	Decay Weapons The class's core mechanic, Decay , finally finds its way onto a card. Right from the get-go, Decay is already being used uniquely on Timesnipper . Because you don't want the weapon to break, the Decay actively works against you for a powerful weapon such as this. It's similar to Moat Lurker which that it temporarily removes a minion, but instead of the resurrection based only on a minion's destruction, it's based on time. Because it's cheaper than most removal options, it can also destroy your minions, and it doesn't sacrifice much tempo to trigger their Deathrattles .	The Big Guy Rejan, Arisen is very much a card to be afraid of. A potent threat on the board, it benefits a lot off of weapon removal, and your Aura weapons, which might make the opponent think twice before oozing. Rejan gives the class a way to close out games, by making the player do one of the things it does best, breaking weapons.