JalexanderHS's Articles
How Much Does A Full Hearthstone Expansion Cost (In Your Time Or Money)?
Hearthstone is a great game. Unfortunately, it’s also a very expensive game. While many people don’t have an exact sense for how expensive the game is, there’s a lingering sense among many players that the game is hard to get into, return to after a break, or even keep up with while you’re still playing […]
Theorycrafting Rogue in Darkmoon Faire – How Did Old Gods Influence Valeera?
After reviewing the new cards from the upcoming Darkmoon Faire expansion, I’m pleased to report that Rogue appears to be one of the classes in the top half of potential in terms of what cards it received (and I would be pleased to report that, wouldn’t I?). The greatest potential powerhouse looks to be the […]
Setting Expectations for the New Battle Pass System
Recently, a survey went out to select Hearthstone players, asking for their input on a new Battle Pass system that would fundamentally replace the Hearthstone economy. Rather than earning gold through daily quests, game wins, and achievements, the new system would provide players with rewards – like packs, gold, arena tickets, cards, and cosmetics – […]
Powercreep Goes Brrrrr? Aggressive Demon Hunter & Rogue Theorycrafting by J_Alexander
Before we begin talking about decks, quick tip for all you players out there: if you can avoid it, don’t click the “mass disenchant” button. We have seen tons of balance patches in the past few expansions due to a restriction of restrains on card design. The new expansion, Scholomance Academy, is looking like a […]
Ashes of Outland Rogue Theorycrafting – Is Stealth The Way to Go?
The Ashes of Outlands set provides Rogue with two major themes: Stealth and Secrets. In terms of flavor, both of these are very much within the Rogue arsenal, and as a long-time advocate for more of a representation of Stealth for the Rogue class, I couldn’t be happier to see it arrive. […]
