New Neutral Epic Card Revealed - Smothering Starfish
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Why do they keep backtracking on their own decisions? First was Charge, now Silence 😒 Are they trying to create a problem so they can "fix" it later? This is very confusing, they should come out and say what changed in their philosophy because right now it seems they don't know what they're doing. Their design right now literally contradicts their established philosophy.
What exactly was their decision in your mind that you think a 3 mana 2/4 that silences both boards contradicts it?
It's almost like they have no idea what they're doing, and the team is a revolving door of lead designers after the actual talent keeps leaving the company.
Wait, that's exactly what happened.
What exactly are you trying to debate here, bud?
Well, you seem to know their decision and are disapointed by it. So I wanna know what "their decision" was in your mind.
You make claims like "they are changing their philosophy" and are "backtracking on their decisions".
What I want to clarify is, what actually do you know to make such assumptions?
Because imo this card is a tech card, not a meta breaker by any means. What exactly do you think will this card silence to be as oppressive as you make it look like in your initial comment?
So, you want to debate the fact that they (HS Team) openly communicated their design philosophy regarding cards with Silence? I'm not sure there is an argument here at all. It's not even about if I like the card or not, which I never actually stated.
Please, don't ask me for "proof". In case you're not aware of what me and other members of the community are referring to, I'd recommend you doing some quick research on the topic.
Not at all what I want to debate. I am asking what you think their philosophy is regarding silence, since you say it is going against it.
You apparently can't or refuse to answer that and you were very ambiguous in your first comment.
I am not asking for proof either, you never stated anything factual in that comment tho, only your opinion. *shrug
It doesn't really matter what we think their philosophy is though, does it? That can be subjective.
What actually is (factually, objectively) their philosophy regarding Silence, can be found somewhere written should you want to investigate, and/or why not share with all of us.
"It doesn't really matter what we think their philosophy is though, does it? That can be subjective."
Exactly. You have to know it though, don't you? Otherwise you couldn't say so strongly, they are acting against it.
Why won't you just tell me the basis of your initial comment? I am actively (and I hope, politely) asking, since my first comment.
Is there a reason why you say this card is backtracking regarding silence and actively opposing their game philosophy?
It's neutral. Insane! I believe this is actually a bad card for the game. Any class based around buffs or deathrattles is just done. (Priest, Paladin)
This can also unfreeze your minions btw
Blizzard in 2020: "We want to limit the number of silence cards available since it feels bad to have your buffed deathrattle minion silenced."
Blizzard in 2022: "Screw it. Silence everything!"
Same story with Charge minions...
Silence always been precious , this is simply a silence 1 minion but all of them in case some shenigans is happening !!! With the downside of affecting your board too , but worthy trade , silence all enemy minion is a kind of card they should never print again ... But I think it wont see that much play but anyone tired of minion shenanigans will tech this card !!
Are you okay with them printing a 1-mana cost 1/3 minion that can Silence everything 2 years from now?
A neutral Kayn without charge seems pretty decent to me. Cheaper too. Sure no charge and can silence your own stuff, but in aggro you most likely wont really care about that, and silencing your enemies is way better than just ignoring taunt.
I dont really get the hate for it.
Also, Im pretty sure we are gonna get some minions that you want to silence yourself and other silence synergy cards since they made that priest silence/copy card.
Not that i expect that to work, since it never has yet.
People are experts on what will be played. It is always "way too OP, game dead" or "total trash, what was blizz thinking"?
There is a reason why there was a running gag about "rank 20 chat" back in the day.
Remember when grovekeeper got nerfed for being too strong?
That 2/4 for FOUR that could silence ONE thing or deal 2 damage.
Wich was reverted....a year ago?
Control Warrior wet dream lol