I think with the current expac. you're seeing quite a few non-Renethal decks. Admittedly these tend to be OTK or aggro (or Rogue shennanigans), but nonetheless highlight the drawback of Renethal which is the lack of conistency (which is actually bigger than you think, it just doesn't seem that way you play against a deck which still seems to have the answers).
There is definitely an argument to HoF him as he has become quite prevelant, but I think the main issue is the power level of the early game that makes him essential if you're not playing aggro. You can still easily die by turn 6 from 40 health...
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Dragon of the Abyss is a cool design! All of these are creative. Well-done!
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While I overall absolutely love this meta (I think it's the most fun we have had in YEARS), the combination of keywords that Hound has are just absurdly good. I know there's lots of Mage at higher ranks, but not sure what card would be nerfed for that. Blizz tends to not to like to nerf legendaries. Nature Shaman is definitely an efficient combo deck, but since Blood DK and Warrior can pretty easily get out of range, I don't know how hard it will get hit. I really just
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There’s duplicate protection so you will be able to re-roll the one you open and keep the Diamond one.
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Wow. This is such a massive improvement over what we got with March of the Lich King. So glad they listened to feedback.
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For me it’s got to be:
1. Whispers of the Old Gods (for many of the reasons you stated but also because the free C’Thun was an incredible way to make the game accessible to new players and allowed a beginner-friendly deck building experience).
2. Journey to Ungoro
3. Knights of the Frozen Throne - the DK cards were some of the coolest cards ever printed!
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love this idea, but this first season seems very likely to be dominated by Pure Paladin. The one “rule” is that you have to go pure, and Paladin already wants to do this (and does so very successfully). Librams will be back too.
Still, if this ever allows me to relive the glory days of WoG or Ungoro, I am 100% for it!
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Patches the Pirate (pre-nerf).
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Asmodai. Great music, great commentary, and his singing is hilarious.
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Dragon queen Alex would be cool if Reno stays. (Not really interested in seeing Zeph again though.)
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I feel like adding a Manathirst cost to Blazing Transmutation could be appropriate. If it was just a targeted evolve, but if you had 5+ mana it added the discover component.