I used to be able to make a home brew deck, and win at least 50% of my games, regardless of the meta, or the deck used. These days, it just doesnt seem like thats possible. It feels like if I dont play a meta deck, and a good one at that, then I cant win games and enjoy the process!
The game demands I play either a super fast aggro deck, which I find absolutely boring, or I play one of the top tier meta decks, that have broken plays as the norm.
Personally, I dont particularly like that fact. I havent enjoyed this last expansion very much. This whole year has created a game where broken plays decide games almost instantly.
I primarliy play control type decks, or curvestone style. I like to plan ahead, use my health as a resource, and drain my opponent of resources, counter their deck, and win a long game.
Nowadays, thats just not possible unless im in a control mirror match. Now, I can be ahead 6 cards in fatigue, control the board, have more health than my opponent, and just lose the game on the spot cuz Rouge just drew 7 cards for that cost 0 mana. Thats just 1 example.
I know the game of HS is RNG related, and those swing plays, or busted plays, are a central part of the game. But there was still SOME sembelance of strategy and tactics. There was still a feeling, that if I manage my resources correctly, I can account for the opponents swing turns, and still pull ahead in the end. Not now though.
Now, the game feels even more like, if my opponent just draws or plays a certain card, I lose. Regardless of the fact I was winning, or controlling the pace of the game etc.....
Theres too many ways the game rewards players who just add a certain few cards, and punishes those who dont.
I really took pride in playing my own decks and still managing to do sort of well. Now, I feel like if I dont auto include certain cards, I cant achieve any real progress.
I know I could just copy and paste a meta deck, but I dont enjoy that very much. I would rather play and learn thru trial and error what works.
The game doesnt really let me do that as much, and I feel kinda bummed out about it.
Just sharing my thoughts. Not meant to be a salt thread, just how I feel about the games direction lately.
I look forward to the rotation, cuz everything will be brand new again. I really enjoy the game then because everybody is exploring and trying new things, new ideas.
At least for a few days anyways!!
Stay safe everyone. Wash your hands, and give em hell!!
Peace.
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Game froze ONLY during MY TURN but had stable internet and as a result I lost to an emoting BM tard. Fack you
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Worst game lul
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No wild res priest? This shit exists for years
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It's been just 1 hour, you lost once to a DH and it's "OP AF"?
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Shudderwock should instead bite your fake troll account.
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Spell only mage is trash deck, could not even inflict face damage.
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Hope there aren't many dormant minions, it seems a weak keyword..
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Arena filler. Won't see play
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This is just too slow for Wild
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When it wakes it needs a turn to attack..