Welcome to Standard - Episode 70

Hello!

• Matt is on the show this week
• Topic: How to have fun in the new game modes
• Reasons to be happy this week
• News: Whispers of the Old Gods!

Standard vs. Wild: What’s Right For You?

• The basics of the new game modes
• Sets going away, Classic/Basic cards, nerfs!
• Why have two modes?
• Casual + Ranked: Both
• Tavern Brawl: Wild
• Adventure: Wild
• Arena: Wild (Cool Ben Brode interview related to Arena)
• Pro Play: Standard
• Reasons to Play Standard
• Reasons to Play Wild
• New players will only see Standard until they craft a Wild card

What cards are you sad to see go into Wild?

• Sludge Belcher, Voidcaller
• Iron Sensei, Crush, Feugen/Stalagg, Vol’jin
• Fel Reaver, Feign Death
• Kel’Thuzad, Mal’Ganis

What cards are you happy to see go into Wild?

• Mogor the Ogre, Iron Juggernaut
• Mal’Ganis, Hemet Nesingwary, Flamecannon
• Piloted Shredder, Sludge Belcher

What deck are you going to miss playing the most?

• Josh: Demon Warlock
• Matt: Mech Mage

Rapid-Fire Advice

• Should you disenchant nerfed/Wild-only cards?
• Should you craft Old Gods cards? Use Matt’s spreadsheet to figure out what to craft next!
• What are new UI changes?
• What Old Gods are we most excited about?
• What’s going to be the next big class that people aren’t expecting?

Community

• iTunes Reviews

Donations

• Craig: $25

The Dust Bowl

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• Craig: 25 Packs

Card of the Week

Farewell

• Contact Matt’s Hearthstarter account on Twitter for casual news and tips!
• What you want to see in future episodes
• What hosts you want to visit the show