Doctor3 : A Hearthstone Podcast

Episode 157 : We Ascend into Cinder!

This week Mage is out so we welcome on Guest host CinderAscendant and we talk nerfs and the surprising new changes to the meta that they brought... And Daring and Cinder may have gotten off topic once or twice. 

Nerfs in patch  23.4.3 features standard & wild balance changes as well as BG armor and finally Duels bug fixes

23.4.3 Patch Notes - Hearthstone (playhearthstone.com)

Where can we find you?

Doctor 3 Twitter: @Doctor3HS

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter @comicsovertime

 

Cinder - @CinderAscendant on twitter

 

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Episode 156 : It’s Dargoon Time (Dragonriders Quiz Show)

This week Dragonrider came up with a quiz show for Mage and Daring!!! 

Another server side patch (23.4.2) includes arena adjustments, a battlegrounds hero update and a few bug fixes

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/23-4-2-patch-notes/ 

Two New Bundles and a Return of Several Hero Portraits to the Shop

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/shop-update-new-returning-constructed-hero-skins/ 

Dragonrider’s Game Show

• According to HSReplay, in Platinum through Legend ranks, what is the card that appears in the highest percentage of decks?

• Since the most recent patch, what 3 classes dominate the Diamond 5 through Legend ranks?

• At legend ranks on HSReplay, what is the highest kept warrior card during the mulligan phase?

 

• In a match between Boar Priest and Control Warrior, which deck is favored?

• In a match between Boar Priest and Fel DH, which deck is favored?

• In a match between Holy Paladin and Thief Rogue, which deck is favored?

• In a match between Naga Mage and Charge Warrior, which deck is favored?

 

• Which deck falls under the tier 1 category on HSReplay for all ranks diamond and above?

• How many 7 cost cards are included in the most common Control Warrior lists?

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter

 

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Episode 155 : The Tides are shifting

This week we talk Miniset and how it has affected the meta 

Hearthstone Deploys Hotfix Patch 23.4.1 on June 2nd

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4868-hearthstone-deploys-hotfix-patch-2341-snapdragon-and-bioluminescence-back-to-normal-and-a-few-other-corrections 

New Bundles and returning hero portraits available in the shop

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/shop-update-new-battlegrounds-bundles-returning-constructed-hero-skins/ 

Habugabu wins Hearthstone Summer Championship

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4875-hearthstones-summer-championship-2022-concludes-decklists-results-recap 

Where can we find you?

Doctor 3 Twitter: @Doctor3HS

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter

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Episode 154: We’re SUITING UP...For the Miniset!!

Daring, mageadeath, and dragonrider quickly go through all the news and tournament info and then jump into a review for the 35-card miniset, Throne of the Tides!

Intro & Poll Question - 0:00

News - 3:08

Throne of the Tides Mini-Set launches June 1

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23797161/prepare-to-dive-into-the-throne-of-the-tides-mini-set

 

Patch 23.4 launches June 1 and includes Throne of Tides Mini-Set, New BG Heroes, and Big Mercenary Content Update

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23797164/23-4-patch-notes

 

Book of Heroes: Faelin

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23797164/23-4-patch-notes

 

Get Three Free Standard Packs Through Prime Gaming

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4821-get-three-free-standard-packs-through-prime-gaming-as-the-promotion-returns-for-may

 

Tournaments - 10:20

Masters Tour Summer Championship happening this weekend June 3-5

More MTs, Fall Championship, and World Championship still coming later this year

Dragonrider will be hosting 2 $100 prize pool tournaments in June

 

Main Topic/Mini-Set Review - 13:38

Poll Question & Host Info - 1:44:25

Episode 153: A Snappy New Meta

The crew is back and ready to talk about the recent changes!

 

Balance patch 23.2.2 brings balance changes to constructed and Battlegrounds with 3 cards nerfed, 17 cards buffed for standard

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23797162/23-2-2-patch-notes

 

Developer Insights on the Balance Changes from Gallon

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4802-blizzards-team-5-shares-detailed-developer-insights-on-hearthstones-huge-balance-patch-all-20-card-changes-beyond

 

Heroic Brawliseum Returns to the Tavern May 25th

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23784375/23-2-patch-notes

 

Jon "Orange" Westberg was suspended from competitive play for 1 year

https://www.pcgamer.com/hearthstone-pro-suspended-after-blizzard-becomes-aware-of-2018-sexual-assault-conviction/

 

Tournaments

 

Main Topic: New Meta first impressions

 

Doctor 3 Twitter: @Doctor3HS

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter

 

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Episode 152 : Our enemies will meet their nerfs!

Daring is out again this week and Mage and Dragonrider look at potential nerfs coming tomorrow!!!

Balance Changes coming for Standard and Battlegrounds on May 19th

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4779-balance-changes-for-standard-and-battlegrounds-coming-on-may-19-nerfs-and-buffs-on-the-way 

New Game features added in patch 23.2

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23797158 

Celestalon teases more upcoming Quality of Life features in an interview and on Twitter

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/celestalon-teasing-upcoming-qol-features/ 

Heroic Brawliseum Returns to the Tavern May 25th

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23784375/23-2-patch-notes 

More murloc themed bundles available in the shop

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/shop-update-more-murloc-themed-constructed-skins-old-portraits-for-gold-new-battlegrounds-bundle/ 

Dean Ayala's Twitter Q & A #43

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4768-dean-ayalas-hearthstone-qa-recap-43-possible-card-buff-patch-in-near-future-alternate-hearthstone-in-japan-more 

Where can we find you?

Doctor 3 Twitter: @Doctor3HS

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter

 

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Episode : Finding the meta that’s just right (Babybearhs ’s meta)

This week we talk the meta and what we think the issues are right now!!! 

Another Random Hearthstone Legendary available via Prime Gaming

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4676-get-a-free-legendary-hearthstone-card-through-prime-gaming-as-the-promotion-returns-for-april 

Evolving Aggression: How Aggro Decks Changed in Hearthstone Over the Years

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/evolving-aggression-how-aggro-decks-changed-in-hearthstone-over-the-years/ 

Dean Ayala's Twitter Q & A #42

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4692-dean-ayalas-hearthstone-qa-recap-42-classic-format-replacement-possibilities-new-events-in-the-future-more 

VK.msbc wins Master's Tour Voyage to the Sunken City

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4693-hearthstone-masters-tour-voyage-to-the-sunken-city-concludes-decklists-results-recap 

Episode 150 : Live with the Dargon Crew!!!

This week we recorded live on twitch and talked nerfs nerfs nerfs and by listening you're now part of the Dargon Crew!!!

Patch 23.0.3 launched today; Brings balance changes to Standard

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23797160/23-0-3-patch-notes 

April 21st Hotfix addresses bugs

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4658-hearthstone-hotfixes-introduces-a-duels-mode-fix-for-stuck-players-golakka-glutton-arena-ban-and-more 

LEEEEEERRRRRROOOOOYYYYYYYY Bundle available in the in-game shop

https://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/shop-update-leeroy-bundle-paladin-skin-card-back-5x-paladin-pack-available-for-14-99/ 

Masters Tour: Voyage to the Sunken City this weekend

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23793178/explore-the-sea-this-weekend-with-masters-tour-voyage-to-the-sunken-city 

 

Episode 149 : We Cousteau this new meta

This week we dive into the first week of the year of the hydra and talk about what we played, found surprising and speculate on if nerfs are needed. 

Year of the Hydra announced: https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23784369/welcome-to-the-year-of-the-hydra 

Updated Rewards Track: https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23784367/rewards-track-refresh-for-voyage-to-the-sunken-city 

Core Set Changes Infographic: https://twitter.com/PlayHearthstone/status/1512209046035521537 

Updated Free Deck for New/Returning players: https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/hearthstone/t/updated-free-deck-for-new-and-returning-players/84485 

First balance change for Year of the Hydra is Pandaren Importer

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/hearthstone/t/patch-2301-patch-notes/84606 

Patch 23.0.2 deployed April 14th

https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/hearthstone/t/patch-2302-patch-notes/85319 

Dean Ayala Twitter Q & A #41

https://outof.cards/hearthstone/4601-dean-ayalas-hearthstone-qa-recap-41-classic-format-potentially-changing-to-rotating-wild-only-card-set-idea-more 

Masters Tour: Voyage to the Sunken City Update

https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/news/23789454/masters-tour-voyage-to-the-sunken-city-update 

Where can we find you?

Doctor 3 Twitter: @Doctor3HS

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline 

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter

 

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Episode 148 : Part Two Voyage to Sunkey City set review

This week do second half of our full set review starting with Rogue and going to neutrals !!!

 

Where can we find you?

Doctor 3 Twitter: @Doctor3HS

Email us: doctor3hs@gmail.com

Discord - Top pinned tweet

DaringAlkaline - @daringAlkaline on twitter, twitch.tv/DaringAlkaline

Dragon - @dawniedk on twitter, twitch.tv/dragonriderdk 

Mage - @mageadeath Phases of the Moon Knight podcast (@phasesofmk) / Twitter

 

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