If Booty Bay Bodyguard were of a higher rarity (common) then I would argue that yes, it is power creep. Blizz is trying to make it clear that the basic cards are just for starting out, since every player, new or old, may own it. Perfect example: War Golem and Dr. Boom.
Azure Drake and Bloodmage Thalnos are in tempo mage decks, so I don't see why this couldn't replace Flamecannon in some instances (considering 50% of the time, we waste our flame cannons on minion with 1-2 health). In the early-game it's a quick and cheap removal for Knife Juggler, turn 3 Shielded Minibot kill + hero Power, and best of all, it gives a 1 mana, controllableFlamecannon option for the late-game when you want to be mana-efficient with your big minions (Rag, Ysera, Dr. Boom)
Blizz could have just added a "joust" card mechanic. "Joust: Restore 14 Health. Lose: Restore 7 Health", given that every text so far reads, "Reveal a minion in each deck. etc. etc. etc.
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If Booty Bay Bodyguard were of a higher rarity (common) then I would argue that yes, it is power creep. Blizz is trying to make it clear that the basic cards are just for starting out, since every player, new or old, may own it. Perfect example: War Golem and Dr. Boom.
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Azure Drake and Bloodmage Thalnos are in tempo mage decks, so I don't see why this couldn't replace Flamecannon in some instances (considering 50% of the time, we waste our flame cannons on minion with 1-2 health). In the early-game it's a quick and cheap removal for Knife Juggler, turn 3 Shielded Minibot kill + hero Power, and best of all, it gives a 1 mana, controllableFlamecannon option for the late-game when you want to be mana-efficient with your big minions (Rag, Ysera, Dr. Boom)
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That moment when your opponent gets Flamestrike and you get Whirling Blades
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Lost Tallstrider is a beast. This is a similar argument to Knife Juggler vs. Puddlestomper.
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Not power creep, since Booty Bay Bodyguard is a basic card. Same thing happens withIce Rager
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Blizz could have just added a "joust" card mechanic. "Joust: Restore 14 Health. Lose: Restore 7 Health", given that every text so far reads, "Reveal a minion in each deck. etc. etc. etc.
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perhaps mechmage may include Rhonin and Gazlowe now
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Can't wait to get this in the Broken Portal