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The Stylist
The Stylist is concerned with looking good. Last week revealed the all-eyes-on-me keyword of the class, Couture - an activator that triggers after the minion has been targeted by anything, friendly spells, enemy spells, enemy minions, hero powers, and so on. A natural synergy for directing the attention of attacks, on top of just being thematically fitting, is taunt. Since the baseline of the importance of Spell Damage and these other keywords was established last week, this week I bring you cards to flesh out niches, and offer more interesting ways to utilize some of the Stylist's tools.
Showcase
To introduce the showcase cards:
With the apprentice set, the Stylist has two Lifesteal spells, both of which are thematically tied to barbering. They both deal 0 damage at base (one direct, the other AoE), so they are dependent on Spell Damage, which is a major focus of the class. As such they have many opportunities to wield Spell Damage, as well as rewards for doing so. For example, Networking can be used to find more resources regardless of what your deck is built around. Cast it on a minion with Spell Damage to find a different minion with Spell Damage, or Taunt, or the class keyword Couture -- the list goes on! It takes into consideration any enhancements minions received, which the class supports as targeting your minions will activate the keyword, as does this spell.
Warpweaver Hashom is an introduction into another side of the Stylist. Transmogrification is key to a good look. Hashom will take all your minions of the sad Common variety, and turn them into stars. As the plan for this class would be for it to have been released after Ashes of Outland, there would be a Legendary minion in Standard for the Cost of every Common minion, with Hashom himself fulfilling the 0-Cost spot. With his specifications, he could be a card either just for fun, or built around targeting specific minions. For instance, maybe you want a Reliquary of Souls seeing it would be a good target for some of your buffs that you wouldn't otherwise have, and can guarantee it with any 1-Cost common.
The Rest of This Week's Cards!
Much of this set works in tandem with previous cards. Although currently limited, the Stylist does use weapons. As well, healing enemies is a common drawback, although the class has many healing resources to begin with. Similarly to Rarity being a mechanic, Cost is also somewhat of a focus, though not as prevalent as, say, Spell Damage.
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The Stylist
The Stylist is a flashy class based in fashion, performance, design, and so on! They utilize a lot of healing for all characters, including the enemy as drawbacks. They can still deal massive damage with a heavy focus on Spell Damage which can be acquired in a number of unique ways, from tailors who make enchanted cloth worthy of the mightiest spellcasters. We also care about our minions looking good, which is why we utilize Couture:
With this, a minion gets a special effect when anything targets them: Hero Powers, spells, and even minions' attacks! Everyone will be looking at them, which is why Taunt is another particular focus of the class.
And now, onto our featured cards
And the remaining cards!
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I like the mechanics you're showing. The theme of the class feels very coherent. I think the second Vezkil has a more interesting design and you could always introduce more blightbursts in the second half of the initiate set. I haven't done any referenced math for Slime Molding, but it feels like 4 would be reasonable. Feels like you've got enough so far to introduce the idea behind the class and what would set it apart from the existing ones.
I don't know if I'm missing it or misunderstanding the rule, but I don't see what past mechanic is being used here. I also feel like Twin Paradox and Statis should switch rarities, but that's kind of a minor point. Otherwise, I feel like this is a good showing of half an initiate set. There definitely feels like there's room for other nuances in direction for the second half. I do like this take on a chronomancer, though. The vibe makes a lot of sense and has interesting enough mechanics without overcomplicating anything.
Liking the set so far. I would suggest adding the stat values of the Spirit Remnant cards, like cards such as Fire Fly do. The balance seems on point. Signe could become too powerful depending on what you choose to make, though. I would also warn against becoming too reliant on the Spirit Remnant synergies. As long as the class offers tools to make a deck without them, you should be fine. I do see the other themes in minion buffing, and certainly some creative ideas among your cards.
Great synopsis, always a huge boon to have such a well-defined vision around a class. I am also a big sucker for Hero Power mechanics. I like Smelly Souls' idea of a 0-Cost board-wide buff. The way you have deathrattle, swarm, and healing working in tandem is great thematic representation. I will point out your legendary should be using the possessive "its" -- it is a nice centerpiece, non-flashy kind of legendary other than that. Danse Mortel is also very fascinating. I would hope to see more depth for the Ritual mechanic upcoming.
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Hey, just wanted to pop in here cause I always love to try to be a part of these competitions. It's good to know everyone gets through the 1st phase. I hope to be able to provide feedback in the discussion for the next; this week just turned out to be way to turbulent for me to put aside the time for other reviews let alone development of my own cards, but I'm glad I was able to submit something.
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Trendsetters of Azeroth,
The Stylist!
We have flashy plays, with shiny spell damage from specially crafted cloth. Great grooming routines and looking good will help you feel good and keep you and your minions healthy. And you can keep your minions hip on the latest trends, giving them the spotlight or a whole new look!
The remaining cards:
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The Shrine Maiden!
The Shrine Maidens are the ceremonial protectors of sacred places of worships. They do not seek to fight, but will defend their people and honor their ancestors at any cost. Through their worship, they are able to convene with the dead, and know their way around many rituals that guide their prowess in fighting. Through tradition, they are masters of wielding flames, manipulating them to scorch foes as well as empower their allies aura.
Shrine Maidens have access to much card draw, but are not interested in playing fast. They deny their opponent's options with specific conditions and from there are able to benefit more from their symmetrical effects. The class supports both sides having a smaller board, with randomly applied buffs on their side, and punishes for wide boards on the enemy's side. With card draw and being able to play their pace, the class likes to set up scenarios for strong and flashy turns.
Some example cards:
Groundskeeper provides healing to both players keeping the game going. It also allows your discretion with the hero power to have some control on its ability.
Though your Hero Power grants your opponent options, cards like Fate's Edict deny their plays and can force sub-optimal plays. It also depends on your own play order, which could also allow for combo set ups.
Combustion is great burst, which is optimized by having a small board to mitigate the random effect. It works like Arcane Missiles, only instead of damaging enemies, it gives +1 Attack to your minions 10 times.
The rest of the basic set!
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Kinda late, but I always love this time of the year. I've got something I'm working with right now but struggling with the last two cards. Any feedback would be appreciated :)
The Shrine Maiden!
Shrine Maidens are sworn to duty upholding their places of worship. They do not wish to resort to violence, but will protect the shrine and thereby their people through any means necessary. They are able to convene with the powers beyond, exiling unwanted enemies, warding, and blessing others. From their ceremonial deeds they are masters of wielding fire and do so in many ways.
The gameplay is about denying your opponent in odd ways. It uses symmetrical effects, which may be utilized to be better for yourself than your opponent. The class favors smaller boards for both sides, with hard removal and randomly targeted buffs. The plan is to win through drawing crucial cards and spells that will set you up nicely, rather than utilizing their vast card draw for dumping your hand,
Here are the basic cards I have so far:
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THE SAGE
The Sages are tribe leaders that help their people persevere through exposure to detrimental magics, as was fel for the Lost Ones and Broken Draenei after the onslaught of Gul'Dan's Horde. Led by Akama, the Sage is a class that specializes in building a large board and manipulating the battlefield to empower your allies' attacks, or weaken the enemies.
Example Cards
Vorpal Blade becomes stronger with your Hero Power or other cards that increase your hero's attack, and promote controlling the board as you still get a Wrathguard effect for the opponent on any enemy minions you hit.
As with many cards, you'll be wanting to modify attack, Timbermaw Pathfinder is a strong tempo tool that can be used to synergize with other cards that want you to have heavier hitting blows, or even offensively with cards like Chamber of Reflection (in remaining cards) that will damage the enemies.
Since you plan on attacking a lot, Chain Heal provides some survivability, but can also provide more lethality in creating a strong board with Lightwarden.
Telredor Defender provides a payoff in providing a burst if you've managed to secure a strong board state.
And finally, Surge grants a large tutor that can help you rebuild or improve your board after it has been wiped or you've exhausted your resources.
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Alright, sorry I haven't been around. Ready to do some feedback whenever, tomorrow if not later tonight. I think I've put together a set I'm pretty happy with but there's definitely a bunch I'm up for changing.
Also, quick question: what's the stance on "while damaged"? Seeing as Enrage isn't a keyword anymore although it was never in the basic set.
Either way, I'm just going to lay out all the cards I have for now.
The Sage
My biggest questions would probably Decrepify, as in I think it's too strong (Shrinkmeister), but I'm not really satisfied with other weaker ideas, and there isn't really any synergy if it lasts just a turn. Other than that, I realize there are probably a couple of cards that aren't 'basic' enough, and half of them are 1-Cost cards. I'd appreciate any feedback.
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Sages are wizened combatants, wielding mystic powers and battle tactics retained through generations. They however show a new prowess in the wake of fallout. For Akama, his people were desecrated by the fel magics of the Orcish Horde. Though decrepitated, the Elder Sage of the Ashtongue comes to fight, leading his people in battle.
Introducing
The Sage
The Sage is a class that focusses on attacking with both the hero and minions, building up a board, and manipulating the battlefield through changes the Attack and Health of minions. They are limited in direct damage, but have cheap weak spells that that scale well with spell damage, as well as access to tutoring for cards.
With Superposition, two minions now stand where one did before, like so:
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Alright, think I'm almost there. How does this look for a lineup?
Quick alternate to War Cry:
And of course I still have other cards if there's anything else that needs switching out
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I think you have a lot of good designs here, only a couple of tweaks in the balance. The Hero Power could be stronger. Since you want to be sacrificing minions I think you could just increase the heal. I think you should have a specific name for Guardian Angel as it is a legendary. Also, I assume the minion chosen by the deathrattle is random; that could probably be specified. I like the design of Divine Protection. I think Sacred Shield should cost a bit more. Overall, a lot of the cards show similar things in sacrificing minions. It's not necessarily bad here as a showcase of the class but you could consider branching out more.
I like the idea of using lifesteal like Divine Shield. Dreadbone Skeleton seems like a weaker Flesheating Ghoul to me. Of course with Health there is a higher snowball potential. Other than that most of these seem well balanced. Essence Drain seems a little expensive and maybe Deathwisper could have more stats, but theyre definitely interesting designs. I particularly like Harvest Season as well.
I think Turn to Resource is the more appealing one for me. I think it could potentially replace the weapon, since it doesn't really show off a whole lot about the class. I think there's a good identity here and you're working off of it well.
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I just want to quickly put down what I'm working with before I move any forward. I'd love to get some feedback.
Hopefully most of the idea of the class gets across even though this will be very brief. I'll be back with more feedback for the last bunch of posts soon after.
Akama - The Sage
We've got, wide board favored, cheap spells, splash damage, and stat manipulation along with a whole bunch of other minor theme ideas I have in mind that I can put in place of any of these cards. In return, no direct damage, aoe, limited hard removal, large minions, armor/taunt/etc
The fantasy behind the class is basically this mystical type figure, mostly coming from races who have dealt with some form of magic corruption, namely broken draenei or wretched elves, arakkoa, furbolgs, and not excluding the rest of the classic races. They have strength in newfound ways and are not unfamiliar with overwhelming power. Being tribal they have strength in numbers, along with being skilled combatants.
I realize there's gonna be a lot of stuff about the direction of this class missing or anything else I've just omitted, but hopefully the gist is there. I'd just like to hear any thoughts about how this looks. Ghost Mushroom is definitely the biggest question mark right now. I have a good handful of other potential cards, but I'd like to know what needs changing in order to find one that would be better suiting.
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As it was said, just watch out because Sacrifice will be way more powerful than normal in your class. The theme here is really together and I like that you have overlapping themes like Health restoration in Phylactery and then also with Sacrifice, on top of other minion death related cards in other ways. I would just suggest having a different card than Shambling Horror. I think it would be good to have something that fulfills a similar role, but this is just very basic, and while that's fine, I don't think it's really what you'd want to showcase. Other than that it looks good, it's straightforward and everything seems to work.
I'm a big fan of the end your turn mechanic. And while I will say I've seen a lot of similar keywords to Countdown before, I feel like the class uses it particularly well. Timekeeper is just a really smart design in multiple regards with that. I would just recommend not getting too countdown-heavy. Having enough to make archetypes around it would be cool, but I feel like with too much it becomes less interesting, and it does add a few other dimensions to balancing. Still cool to imagine everything going off at once rather than a delay.
I think this is a great selection of cards; they all help explain one another. I would say the legendary could probably have a bit higher stats, just going off of similar designs in the game where you really only need to have played one or two cards to get significant value. That being said, the shown scripts are rather powerful but still not the easiest to activate, so maybe just a couple more stats.
I like the thematic direction of this class, with conjuring at all; also a theme rather unique to Hearthstone itself. The Hero Power seems rather weak to me but I understand making it different from giving your Hero +2 Attack this turn, and the value from having a weapon in this class, although you're only showing one card that synergizes. I don't think the aspect of timing and planning is bad in the slightest though, it does draw the fantasy well. I really like the concept of the different targeting from Divine Armor. I'm not sure if there's any possible clearer wording though, since there isn't really anything like it (I think not saying 'gain armor' is different enough from relative cards). I'm not sure I totally understand Spellfury; does the damage increase by 1 or also by X? Regardless I think it's a good tie-in to pull together the fighter and spellcaster aspects. And Axeman is a really clever way to achieve this as well.
I think the Hero Power is a bit too weak seeing as it requires you to have a friendly minion on the board in the first place. Since it has synergy with damaging / reducing your minions' Health, I think it would be fine to make the upgraded version the basic version -- this also makes it close to Inner Rage, and the goal of the Hero Power should be to be worth around 0 Mana. Other than that the three cards you have look interesting. There are some minor things like keeping capitalization consistent with other cards, (i.e. having Hero Power be capitalized) and I imagine Highwind Dragonling should have the Dragon tribe. I also think Jump could use a slight buff since bypassing taunt is probably niche enough to not make the card too much more valuable than just gaining 5 Attack, so maybe 6 damage or 3 mana in my opinion, although it's up to you. Promising stuff, dragons are cool.
You've got a really cool theme here. I think Singularity is neat but could have much simpler wording. Maybe something along the lines of 'You can only have one singularity in play at a time, other singularities are unplayable [or cannot enter the battlefield] if one is already on the battlefield.' I think it's particularly smart to put Singularity on all of your secrets, and also have 0 Mana secrets, because it would allow you to design for them while avoiding having them being busted with Secretkeeper. For other things:
My take for Astral confluence: "The difference between the highest and lowest Cost of minions in play determines this card's Cost" (Or this card's Cost is determined by...)
I don't know about Start of Game heroes. I believe the original design of the Old Gods was supposed to be similar to this, but it ended up not feeling very special when every game started with it (I might have to check the reasoning) but of course this is fan creations, so if you like it and others like it, then why not? What you have does seem pretty cool.
And finally, I absolutely love Alleria. It's unique, it's wild, it's hilarious. What a card. Really adds to the feel of the class.
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Hey just looking to see if I could get any quick opinions between some card designs I've been between.
And of course any possible combination of them, not to mention a whole bunch of other ideas I've had that I think I'll just put in the books and save for another card. I realize by the end there are basically two entirely different cards here, so I will probably be using more than one in the future, but the goals of the showcase are mainly to show some spell synergy (Spell Damage isn't really a cornerstone of the class but many of the spells should work well with it, like in Shaman), and then there's also the minion/token buffing, as well as minor themes of tutoring and recursion that I've been hoping to fit in (the idea of the last column is that it's potentially infinite, of course this will be the trickiest to balance).
Hopefully it shouldn't be hard for me to boil down from here, but I was hoping to hear what seems the most appealing.