The panel today explaining how the Arena idea was born and how it became what it is was very enlightening.
Did you watch the Hearthstone panel Solmyr? They explained a lot.
I did and it was an interesting evolution. It is pretty random still and I probably did get hit with some bad luck. What I was happy to hear is that they want to make constructed a viable play option as well so we can earn some nice rewards with our crafty.. uh, crafted decks.
So I recorded my first arena run last night and... honestly want to just delete the memory of it ever happening. But, being the honest bloke I am, I'll show my massive failure for the world to see. It actually put me in a pretty bad funk last night, lost 4 in a row and decided to pick it up again later. uh.. spoilers I guess.
Here's the last of the pre-recorded stuff, so I should be able to correct that name issue thing This one is a couple matches with the default (no modifications) priest desk.
This is the last of the pre-recorded sessions, videos after this will be more recent and I'll have unlocked more cards than seen in these videos to try and make some more interesting decks.
Next episode for you, sirs! I hope you're ready for some pure Shaman suckage from your's truely.
Exploring Hearthstone Ep.5: I Suck at Shaman Decks (also Paladin Decks)
This video shows some of the worst maches I had while learning the game. Please keep in mind that these videos were pre-recorded awhile back and even I cringe at some plays. I remember being exceptionally tired this night so my decision making was impaired to say the least.
Just started watching the vids, awesome! WTB moar free time. :<
Man, watching someone play this game the first time is always super awesome. Specially when they're great Blizzard fans already!
Also just one small eye twitch that I get everytime youtube people do this - don't say hurtstone. :<
It took me a little while to get what you meant by that last one, so I looked it up.. errr.. The only thing I can really say is you might have to deal with that for a couple more episodes since they're pre-recorded. Sorry But, I'm gald that's the only real issue so thank you!
WIth that said, here's the next.. Uh.. Stone video.
Exploring Hearthstone Ep.4: Rogue, Druid, and Hunter Decks
I did a livestream yesterday on Twitch, the video should be available in the "past broadcasts" section, I made sure to have it archived. It's about 4 hours long but it's got more recent gameplay after I unlocked all the decks. Basically my videos are playing a very slow game of catchup to where I actually am
Going to admit, re-watching some of these has been kind of painful. Commentating while trying to learn a game for the first time is certainly not easy and I can see so many mistakes now. I'm also somewhat frustrated because YouTube is taking over 12 hours to render any videos lately. oh well, here's Exploring Hearthstone #2.
Exploring Hearthstone Ep.2: Warlock Deck and First Match
I have been playing a bunch and recording as I go, so I'll be uploading my experiences as I unlock the decks. I only just unlocked Tournament mode so I'll look forward to trying it out. For anyone that wants to follow along, I got the first episode out of "Exploring Hearthstone" where I take the Mage deck through its paces and unlock the Warlock deck.
Here it is for those who want to follow along. I might add that I really love how the title card tuned out, I think it looks sexy.
Exploring Hearthstone Ep.1: Mage Deck and Guided Deck Creation
I finally got an invite to the Hearthstone Beta and decided to record everything as I tried the game for the very first time. I haven't seen any footage of the game nor really read anything about it, kind of wanting to keep it a surprise. I'm happy I did, the experience was quite fun. What I have recorded for you here is the very start of the game, 6 matches that are the Tutorial part of the game. If you're interested in how it works or maybe want to hear what I think about the game and how it feels, please have a look. Feedback always welcome.
I suck horribly in my very first arena set as a Warrior
Learn more about Hearthstone:
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/
Topics:
*Picking the Class - Warrior (1:01)
*Forging the Deck (1:26)
*Vs. Coroza (Priest) (15:38)
*Vs. DeCoyThatGuy (Hunter) (28:35)
*Vs. JodoKast (Hunter) (37:35)
*Arena Rewards (48:28)
*Pack Opening (49:00)
The Deck:
0 Charge
0 Inner Rage x2
1 Execute
1 Abusive Sergeant
2 Slam x2
2 Dire Wolf Alpha
2 Frostwolf Grunt
2 Knife Juggler
2 Mana Wraith
2 Sunfury Protector
3 Shield Block x2
3 Coldlight Oracle
3 Demolisher
3 Jungle Panther
3 Warsong Commander
4 Arathi Weaponsmith
4 Dark Iron Dwarf
4 Kor'kron Elite
4 Sen'jin Shieldmasta
5 Arcanite Reaper x2
5 Silver Hand Knight
5 Booty Bay Bodyguard
6 Windfury Harpy
6 Boulderfist Ogre
6 Sunwalker
7 Core Hound
I did and it was an interesting evolution. It is pretty random still and I probably did get hit with some bad luck. What I was happy to hear is that they want to make constructed a viable play option as well so we can earn some nice rewards with our crafty.. uh, crafted decks.
This is the last of the pre-recorded sessions, videos after this will be more recent and I'll have unlocked more cards than seen in these videos to try and make some more interesting decks.
Learn more about Hearthstone:
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/
Topics:
This video shows some of the worst maches I had while learning the game. Please keep in mind that these videos were pre-recorded awhile back and even I cringe at some plays. I remember being exceptionally tired this night so my decision making was impaired to say the least.
Learn more about Hearthstone:
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/
Topics:
It took me a little while to get what you meant by that last one, so I looked it up.. errr.. The only thing I can really say is you might have to deal with that for a couple more episodes since they're pre-recorded. Sorry
WIth that said, here's the next.. Uh.. Stone video.
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Here's a direct link to the video in question if you want to "skip ahead" as it were.
http://www.twitch.tv/rurounikage/b/473914838
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Well since you asked so nicely :Thumbs Up:
Going to admit, re-watching some of these has been kind of painful. Commentating while trying to learn a game for the first time is certainly not easy and I can see so many mistakes now. I'm also somewhat frustrated because YouTube is taking over 12 hours to render any videos lately. oh well, here's Exploring Hearthstone #2.
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http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/
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Here it is for those who want to follow along. I might add that I really love how the title card tuned out, I think it looks sexy.
Learn more about Hearthstone:
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/
Topics:
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Learn more about Hearthstone:
http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/
Topics: