Velen's Chosen: A Hearthstone Podcast

This week we talk about the second round of nerfs to DoD, design insights by developer Dean "Iksar" Ayala, Casie_HS's Galakrond Warrior, and an interesting question posed by Blizzlet's Stormraige.  Casie_HS Galakrond Warrior Deck Code:  AAECAQcE+wz8sAPjtAPFwAMNFhydApADnfACs/wC9KcD3KkD2K0D2q0D/q4Dqq8D0q8DAA== *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant reviews Iksar's post about Ranked Floor percentiles, comments on community thoughts regarding Galakrond cards and walks you through a guide to to Jalexanderhs Highlander Rogue:  AAECAaIHHrQBsgLtAs0DrwSIB7T2Asf4At76AqCAA4+XA5CXA5KXA/uaA/6aA/yjA4SnA/GnA/WnA7euA7muA7uuA7+uA8GuA/6uA86vA4KxA5GxA+O0A8vAAwAA *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant talks about the outcomes of the release of the Descent of Dragons expansion. We also get into the matter of the recent nerfs applied to some of the problem cards that immediately occurred upon release of the new set.  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant is joined by top tier Wild master: James Corbett! We go deep into the problems facing the Wild format and some possible solutions that will help improve the status quo. James Corbett's Reno Priest:  AAEBAa0GHgn7AZwCoQTlBO0F9gelCdIK0wrXCvIM+wz3E8MWg7sC2LsC0cEC0sEC8M8C6NACkNMCoIADl4cDmJsD/KMDmakDn6kD3tID59IDAAA= Streaming: https://www.twitch.tv/corbettgames Twitter: https://twitter.com/corbettgames *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen    

This week Grant is joined by very special guest, top 10, Battlegrounds Master: EducatedCollins! We discuss the new updates to the format and go deep into the widely discussed MMR status quo. Join us for an awesome discussion! Make sure to follow EducatedCollins at the links below:  https://www.twitch.tv/educated_collins https://twitter.com/Educatedcollins *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen    

This week Grant kicks off a multi-part series that walks through the primary components of Hearthstone Battlegrounds. In Part 1 he provides an overview of all the heroes available in game and recommends tips, pro, and cons as to which hero to select at the start of each match.  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen  

This week Grant and Eve get super hyped over the release of Hearthstone Battlegrounds and the new expansion "Descent of Dragons!" Boy howdy! do we have a lot to discuss. Also, we have a very important announcement that you won't want to miss.  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen  

This week Grant and Eve discuss items and events in the Hearthstone news sphere that have either resolved or definitely need resolution. Namely Evolve Shaman, Sn1p Sn4p, and Blitzchung. Join us as we have a friendly conversation about some cards and events that may not exactly yield the most friendly of responses. 

This week Grant and Eve discuss the recent events that have transpired in the Hearthstone gaming sphere surrounding Blitzchung, Hong Kong protests, Blizzard's actions, and the community's response to it all. We get real but we try to put a positive spin on the situation. Let us know what you think.  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

Greetings Visionaries! This week we're back to just Grant and Eve. This we talk the new changes coming to Standard! Additionally, we discuss a limited survey that Blizzard sent to Grant. Our deck of the week is: SilentNick's Wild Anyfin Paladin:  # AAEBAZ8FBuAF+g7SFoivAqCAA86HAwz7AaIC/gPjBfUFpwjcCuoP48sC1uUC/PwCm6kDAA== # *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen  

This week we are joined by our brothers in arms, Rob May and Andrew Brown, to celebrate our 200th episode! We take a walk down memory lane starting from the very origin of the show to what we're up to now in our own corners of the world.  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week we bring you our next lore installment about your favorite beast master: Rexxar!  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant and Eve discuss the new forthcoming solo content Tombs of Terror! Eve also has an incredible crazy-game story that you won't want to miss. Our Decks of the week are:  Mr. Yagut's Quest Druid:  AAECAaa4AwokQP4B7QWu0gL1/ALSmQP4oQP0ogP8owMKVl/3A8QGv/ICqaIDyKID3KID76ID2akDAA== FroBro45's Quest Druid:  AAECAaa4Awgk/gHZBK7SAvX8AtKZA9igA/ihAwtWX/cDxAaL7gKpogOvogPIogPcogPvogPZqQMA *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant and Eve get hyped over the recent nerfs. We also go deep into some of Firebat's new Quest Hunter lists!  Firebat's Quest Hunter (with Halazzi) AAECAR8IxwOvBLEI4fUCoIAD44sDpKUDn7cDC7UDqwb7BtkH2wmghQPZiQPkpAO7pQPypQOYqQMA Firebat's Quest Hunter  (with Sea Giants & Houndmaster Shaw)  AAECAR8IrwSrBrEIgPMC4fUCoIADpKUDn7cDC9MBtQP7BtkH2wmghQPZiQO2nAO7pQPypQOYqQMA   *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant and Eve take a little tour of the Hearthstone salt mine. We discuss some cards we'd like to see changed in the future. Our Deck(s) of the Week are:  KremePuff's Wallet Mage:  AAECAY0WHk2KAckDqwTFBMsElgXhB+wHjQi4CL7sAu72Asb4AqCAA4OWA72ZA5+bA6CbA/+dA4qeA6GhA6WhA8KhA/yjA4ukA5KkA7+kA/KlA5+3AwAA Asmodai's Highlander Mage: AAECAY0WHk1xigHJA6sExQTLBJYF7AeNCLgIvuwCt/EC7vYCxvgCoIADr4cDg5YD05gDvZkDoJsDip4DoaEDpaEDwqED/KMDi6QDkqQDhKcDn7cDAAA=   *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen    

This week Grant and Eve dive into the value in crafting Whizband the Wonderful. We explore how crafting this single card can be a great way to generate a more enjoyable play experience for all, but particularly newer players who don't possess the dust to craft all the newest decks on the ladder. Enjoy!  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant does a solo show and answers questions from the community about the release of Saviors of Uldum. What Quests seem good? What cards need nerfs in light of the new set? Has anything changed in the Wild meta? Find out and see!  Feno's Quest Druid:  AAECAaa4AwgkQF/3A67SAvX8AvqGA/ihAwtW/gHEBosI4fsCqaIDr6IDyKID3KID76ID2akDAA== Hijo's Quest Paladin:  AAECAZ8FBPH+AqCAA4uKA5OlAw3cA7T2AoT8Atn+AuH+ApGAA5qhA6ChA8WhA7ulA/KlA/SnA8qrAwA= Budget Thief/Tempo Rogue:  AAECAaIHAA+0AYwCzQOIB90Ipu8Cx/gC9v0Cj5cDkJcDqJgD+5oD/poD9acDqqgDAA==   *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen  

This week we are joined by our good buddy from Coin Concede, Ridiculous Hat! Join us as we commence our final review of our favorite cards from Saviors of Uldum.  *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen  

This week Grant and Eve review the first big card dump from Saviors of Uldum. We ask the hard questions like: "Will Brann, Reno, Sir Finley, and Elise be good enough to see play?" "How the heck can you fill your board with Obelisks and Mogu Cultists?" "Will Into the Fray be the new Bolster?" Join us to see how we answer these deep, thought provoking questions.    *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

This week Grant and Eve review some more of the teased out Saviors of Uldum cards and provide a retrospective of Rise of Shadows, the good, the bad, and the ugly.    *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen