Adapting to the Meta - Episode 74

Hello!

• Zerotio is on the show this week
• Topic: How to adjust to the meta
• Reasons to be happy this week
• News: None. There is no news. Nothing happened. At all.

What is the Meta?

• Definition of Meta
• What makes the meta change?
• Why is it important to adapt to the meta?
• Do you HAVE to adapt to the meta?
• Casual vs. Ranked play vs. Pro play

How do you Identify What the Meta Is Currently?

• Sites like TempoStorm Meta Snapshot and Hearthpwn
• What you’re facing most often in game
• Is the Meta what’s popular or what’s strong? (Is there a difference? Example: Cthun decks right after release)
• Does this mean that Ranked 20s have a different meta than Legendaries?

Adapt: Beat Em’ or Join Em?

• Knowing when to join the Meta and when to counter it
• Identifying how to Counter the meta

Adapt: Identifying Burn Out and Tilt

• Knowing when to take a break or modify your deck for the Meta
• Finding a way to handle Burn Out
• Deciding if a Play Schedule is right for you
• Identifying if you are making misplays or just getting bad match ups
• Tips for identifying Misplays or Bad Matchup

Adapt: Keep the game fun by creating your own Meta

• Design unexpected decks to play on the ladder.
• The element of surprise can be fun and profitable on the ladder
• Note: These decks usually don’t hold a win streak, once people realize the “Win Condition”. Keep it ever changing and unpredictable
• Priest is a good Class for this type of deck.

Community

• Questions: Deck trackers, Deck recipes
• iTunes Reviews
• Donations (More info)

Card of the Week

Farewell

• Follow Zerotio on Twitter and listen to his amazing podcast, Hero Power!
• What do you want to see in future episodes?