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Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
151: #DeleteDeletePriest
In which I defend Tyrande’s honor, and help you learn how to play against Priest, from the Priest main’s perspective.For full show notes, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-08-30
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
150: The Costco of Damage
CoinConcede's RidiculousHat joins me to discuss all of the decks that showed up in the first week of the Scholomance Academy meta, including some that aren't yet tall enough to ride.For decks mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-08-17
2h 20
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
149: The Old Scholomance Try
If you're looking for decks to try for Scholomance orientation, I've got you covered. Use these decks as some things to try, or as springboards for your own ideas!For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-08-04
46 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
148: Seize the Opportunity
How can you make better decisions while playing and building decks? Turns out it's all about opportunity cost.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-07-27
41 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
147: Pity Party Planners
CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat is back to talk about getting better at Hearthstone fundamentals. Listen to learn some tips to improve the execution, planning, and mindset to improve at the game, no matter what the meta looks like. (Psst: It’s actually all mindset.)For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-07-16
1h 53
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
146: No More Free Lunch
In which we discuss the next attempt to rein in Demon Hunter, as well as the rest of the balance changes announced today.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-07-10
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
145: Ashes of Outland in the Rearview Mirror
With a new expansion to be announced any minute now, a look back at what I thought about cards from Ashes of Outland (and how wrong and naive I was).For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-07-06
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
144: Meta-morphosis
Thoughts on the Twin Slice nerf, the meta we're left with, and how to adapt to it mentally.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-06-22
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
143: Men At Rework
It's a mailbag! I'm answering your burning questions about the priest rework, the state of the meta, and, uh, ice cream.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-06-14
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
142: I’m Not Bad, I’m Just Drawn That Way
How to refine decks using data and statistics. (And how not to.)For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-05-31
51 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
141: A Torrent of Changes
In which we try to make sense of twelve changed cards and how they will make Priest even better, er, affect the Ashes of Outland meta.For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-05-15
35 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
140: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry
I, for one, welcome our new Enrage Warrior overlords. (With Legend Storytime and a deck guide!)For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-05-11
42 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
139: Egg, Paper, Scissors
I’m back in the car to break down the post-post-nerf metagame and recommend approaches for climbing in the new month!For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-05-04
38 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
138: Bad Luck, Albatross
The second round of Ashes of Outland nerfs are for the birds. And the Felwings. And the Kael'thases? OK, maybe this is getting away from me. But we'll discuss all the changes and what impact they will and won't have.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-04-20
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
137: The Power of Totems and the Power of Friendship
CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat joins me to recap the decks and meta of the first week of the Year of the Phoenix. (Just never mind all the decks from that first day.)For links and deck codes mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-04-16
1h 49
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
136: Illidan Stormrage's Theorycrafting Preparatory
You said you wanted decks to try when Ashes of Outland releases. You were not prepared for this many theorycrafted decks.For links to decks discussed, visit offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-04-06
50 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
135: Descent of Dragons in the Rearview Mirror
A look back at cards I reviewed from Descent of Dragons, why I missed the cards I did, and the bold predictions that I made that actually came to pass.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-04-01
35 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
134: We Were Not Prepared
A thorough and complete analysis of the changes to the Priest class in Year of the Phoenix. And maybe some brief comments about the other Year of the Phoenix reveals. (OK, maybe it's slightly more balanced than that.)For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-03-18
1h 01
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
133: Rantin’ and Raven
CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat joins me to say goodbye to the Year of the Raven cards, look back on the Year of the Dragon, and engage on reckless speculation about what’s about to be announced.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-03-11
1h 40
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
132: Pretend We’re Dead
How to play Galakrond Priest, the new "meta breaker" deck. Links: Legend Galakrond Warrior vS Data Reaper Report #156 vS Galakrond Priest Rase Galakrond PriestContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-02-28
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
131: #HOFShadowstep
Predicting the Hall of Fame inductees for the next standard year.Links: Den's Dragon HunterContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-02-21
42 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
130: Great Expectations
The Senior Void Analyst returns to answer the question: What do we mean when we talk about win rate?Links: STANDARD META UPDATE (2/12) Why actual winrate data is flawed and why expected winrate should be used : hearthstoneContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-02-14
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
129: Omega Mindset
What I learned from actively trying to improve my game for the last couple of months.Links: 3-Step Formula That Took Me From Bronze To CHALLENGERContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-02-04
36 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
128: What’s in a Name?
Can’t get the hang of a deck? Make sure you understand what it really wants to do, and not just what the name of the deck implies it wants to do. Featuring Galakrond Warlock and Galakrond Rogue.Links: Galakrond Rogue Galakrond Warlock Galakrond Rogue GuideContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-01-21
30 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
127: Galakrond, Destroyer of Metas
It’s been three whole weeks since we’ve gotten a balance patch, so obviously it’s time to *checks notes* talk about another balance patch!Links: Balance ChangesContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-01-09
31 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
126: Your Face Is Your Bank Account
CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat joins me for our traditional whirlwind tour of the post-nerf Descent of Dragons metagame. (TL;DR: Play Galakrond. Just not in Priest.)For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2020-01-03
1h 54
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
125: Flik Me a Winner
In which I spend Christmas Day getting to Legend with Rogue. I’m as surprised as you are.Links: Highlander RogueContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-12-27
29 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
124: Metas Are So Squishy
Breaking down the fastest balance update in Hearthstone history, and some real talk about what is and isn't responsible for a deck like Galakrond Shaman sneaking into the meta.Links: 16.0.5 Balance Update - December 19Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-12-19
42 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
123: Dragonqueen Alexstrasza’s Theorycrafting Hatchery
In which I couldn’t wait for the drive home to tell you about all the decks I theorycrafted over the weekend. For links mentioned in this episode visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-12-09
41 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
122: Rolling For Nothing and Murlocs For Free
Coin Concede’s RIdiculousHat is back, this time to talk about the effective habits of high MMR Battlegrounds players.For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com!Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-12-02
1h 31
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
121: Love is a Battleground
Some things I learned in my journey to 5K MMR in Battlegrounds.Links: Legend Aggro Shaman Hearthstone Coaching and Lessons from Pelletire | Gamer Sensei Maxime Pelletier (@Pelletire_hs) / Twitter Coin Concede: “BG1: Bob Concede” – Coin Concede: A Hearthstone PodcastContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-11-23
35 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
Bonus: Con Before the Storm Panel
Hearthstone panel from Con Before the Storm, recorded live on October 31st, 2019.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-11-11
48 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
120: Saviors of Uldum in the Rearview Mirror
In which we go back to my reviews of the cards of Saviors of Uldum, and try to figure out where we went wrong.Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-11-08
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
119: The Best Midlife Crisis Ever
Some quick thoughts on Descent into Dragons and Battlegrounds on the walk back from Blizzcon to my hotel.Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-11-02
14 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
118: Making Shamanade
When Hearthstone hands you Shamans....Links: My Quest ShamanContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-10-29
29 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
117: Shoot the Tomb
Reviewing the Doom in the Tomb meta, why it often feels bad, and how to try to adapt to it.Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-10-22
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
116: The One About Blitzchung
Some thoughts about the Blitzchung suspension, our relationships to Hearthstone and the company that makes it, and how to go forward from here.For links from this episode visit offcurve.com!Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-10-14
31 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
115: Happy To Be Back
Since we’re getting 23 cards that are new to Standard, it feels like a card review. And we can’t have a card review without The Happy Hearthstone’s Andrew Brown, now can we?Links: Panels / World of Podcasts | CBTS Can you survive… the Doom in the Tomb!? - HearthstoneContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-10-08
42 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
114: Clerical Error
Thoughts on the upcoming Wild event, and the problem with Priest.Links: Behind the Tavern Doors: See What’s Coming to Hearthstone - HearthstoneContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-09-27
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
113: I’m a Loser, Baby
Let’s talk about why you’re losing on ladder by talking about how I’m losing on ladder. Because we’re all losers (at least 40% of the time).Links: Legend Highlander Paladin Guide : CompetitiveHS 70: Throwback Thursday — Off Curve ANALYSE THE PROS - HunterAce vs Thijs Grandmasters - YouTubeContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-09-19
38 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
112: An Incredible Discovery!
In which we discover a big change to discover in the latest Hearthstone patch notes.Links: Mecha'thun Quest Warlock Underrated?! - YouTube Building Decks with Dekkster - Episode 180 – The Happy Hearthstone Hearthstone Update – September 10 – Tombs of Terror! - HearthstoneContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-09-11
30 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
111: About Face
Why you should be going face more, as told by a reformed serial overtrader.Links: Rebobson’s Highlander Hunter Who's The Beatdown? How To Hit Face! 193 – Coin Concede “Don’t Sweat Initiative”Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-08-30
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
110: Calling For a Change
There goes the Boom! (And Conjurer’s Calling, and Exta Arms, and Luna’s Pocket Galaxy, and Barnes…)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-08-23
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
109: The Land of Almost Good Enough
We’re a week in to Saviors of Uldum, which was just enough time for CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat and I to collect 150+ deck lists to discuss. Yes, all of them. Even APM Druid and Mecha’thun Warlock. For links to deck lists visit offcurve.com!Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-08-14
2h 11
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
108: Sir Finley’s Theorycrafting Symposium
In which we Tekahn the challenge of theorycrafting as many decks for Saviors of Uldum as we can fit into a 35 minute commute.For links to decklists visit offcurve.com!Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-08-06
32 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
107: Unsolved Mysteries
Passing the time until the Saviors of Uldum arrive by answering listener questions about cards that might start to see play, buffing priest cards, the draw of Teamfight Tactics, and **checks notes** television shows? Sure, why not?Links: Card review live stream!Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-08-01
29 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
106: Second Semester of College
In which Coin Concede’s RidiculousHat joins me for a session of relationship counseling with Hearthstone.Links: Thief Rogue - Shadows HoF - Legend (Kibler) TvZGames’ TwitLonger Hearthstone - Twitch statistics, channels & viewers - SullyGnome Brian Kibler on Twitter: "Almost exactly one year ago https://t.co/Jemuf2YaZI… " “Hearthstone is a dead game.” Coin Concede @RidiculousHatContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-07-24
1h 28
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
105: Dalaran on Five Dust a Day
How to play competitively without wrecking your dust total before the next expansion.Links: Hotform’s Resurrect Priest Clip: Bullying Big Priest Dusting Recommendations: Year of the Mammoth Year of the Raven Dusting Guide Mech Priest Token Druid Aggro Overload Shaman Midrange HunterContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-07-18
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
104: Rise of Shadows in the Rearview Mirror
In which I, once again, fail to Pick a winner.Links: Hearthstone Wild Meta Snapshot - July 2019 Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-07-12
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
103: Anduin's Apology Tour
A brief detour for Legend Storytime, followed by Saviors of Uldum and why the card art updates in today's patch matter.Links: Hearthstone: Saviors of Uldum – Launching August 6 Hearthstone Update – July 1 – Preparing for Saviors of Uldum! Match vs MightyRy (at around 2:13)Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-07-02
30 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
102: Vanishing Act
New Classic cards? Vanish and Mind Blast hall of famed mid-rotation? What is happening?!Links: Developer Insights: Class Identity, Hall of Fame, and New Cards - HearthstoneContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-06-25
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
101: What Happens in Vegas
Nerdy developer talk about the class leak that was released ahead of Masters Tour Las Vegas.Links: Tempo Bomb Warrior Las Vegas Masters Tour Decklists Leaked Before Decks Were Locked, Causing Large Issues - RedditContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-06-18
35 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
100: Off to Work
It’s the one hundredth episode of Off Curve! To celebrate, I welcome Blisterguy to the show to discuss what it takes to play Hearthstone at a high level while on a limited time budget, and how to not forget how to have fun along the way.Blisterguy: Walk to Work @blisterguyContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-06-12
55 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
99: Magnetic Matters
I, for one, welcome our new mech overlords.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com.Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-06-06
41 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
98: Six Metas in Three Days
Just when it seemed safe to record an emergency episode, we get card buffs?!Links: deathstaV3 Midrange Hunter Felzak Midrange Hunter Senfglas Midrange Hunter Nicholena Bomb WarriorContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-05-30
37 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
97.5: Pocket Galaxy Brain
Just when it seemed safe to record an emergency episode, we get card buffs?!Links: Rise of the MechContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-05-23
40 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
97: The Party’s Over
Hey! Hey! Guess what day it is! It’s nerf day!Links: Specialist Meta — Off Curve Upcoming Card Balance Update – May 22, 2019 - HearthstoneContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-05-21
25 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
96: Recurring Villains
How to beat the most popular decks on ladder. Well, sometimes, at least.Links: Pocket Galaxy Conjurer MageContact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-05-10
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
95: Yogg Savant
A big announcement about future data projects, followed by a look at random effects in the new meta and how to change your mindset to make the best of them.Links: Team NoProsHere Specialist Meta Report #7Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-05-01
30 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
94: Durdle and Burgle
CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat joins me to answer the musical question: What’s your deck’s elevator pitch? For deck lists mentioned in this episode, please visit the episode page at OffCurve.com!Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-04-17
1h 48
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
93: Jepetto Joybuzz’s Theorycrafting Workshop
Happy New Year! These may not be *the* decks to play straight to legend, but they’ll at least give you somewhere to start! Links: Off Curve Theorycraft: Deathrattle Priest - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Burn Mage - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Tempo Burgle Rogue - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Control Warlock - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Tempo Warrior - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Murloc Shaman - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Summoner Control Mage - Hearthstone Top Decks Off Curve Theorycraft: Dragon Paladin - Hear...
2019-04-09
27 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
92: The Joy of Vex
There’s plenty of time to talk about the new cards. But who’s talking about the old cards that are staying in Standard? Me, that’s who!Links: Shark Tempo Rogue The Happy Hearthstone Burlington, MA PrereleaseContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-04-04
32 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
91: Star Aligner Did Nothing Wrong
CoinConcede’s RidiculousHat joins me to say one final farewell to the cards of the Year of the Mammoth, and look back at what we’re losing come set rotation. (OK, farewell may be too polite to accurately convey our wishes.) RidiculousHat: Coin Concede @RidiculousHatLinks: Midrange Cube Rogue W/Da Undatakah Six Set Paladin Czhihong’s Tempo Warrior The Dragon’s Fury Turn Bolivian Tree LizardsContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-03-28
1h 40
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
90: Snakes and Ladders
Reveal season can wait. We've got a whole month left to play in Year of the Raven, so enjoy Mecha'thun Druid while you can! Links: Sonagi Mecha'thun Snake DruidContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-03-23
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
89: Supreme Archaeology
What are you doing tonight, Pinky? Well, talking to myself in the car about Rise of Shadows, obviously. (And then maybe taking over the world.)Links: Matteo’s Midrange Warlock Rise of ShadowsContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-03-15
31 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
88: Rastakhan's Rumble in the Rearview Mirror
While we wait to find out about the new expansion, let’s take some time to figure out what we got wrong (and right) about the last one!Links: Nohandsgamer's Even Paladin Guide Give feedback on the Tavern Brawl!Contact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-03-08
35 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
87: Dragon In The New Year
Hot takes on the Year of the Dragon announcement. Extremely hot. Dragon breath hot.Links: Year of the Raven Dusting Guide Light It Up in the Year of the Dragon Tempostorm Wild Meta SnapshotContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-02-28
31 min
The PIT Show: Reflections and Interviews in the Tech World
An Analytical Breakdown of Video Games, Connection, and Content Creation - Steve Lubitz
Steve Lubitz is a Data Architect and Hearthstone content creator. Steve has been podcasting for several years, but he decided to shudder his most popular show.Now he uses his data architect skills to inform the community he has created around Hearthstone and in his podcast, OffCurve. Links:Follow Steve on TwitterOffCurve.comIf you enjoyed this episode, consider sponsoring the next episode with a $3 (one-time donation) at our Ko-Fi Page.PSCheck out my New Podcast, What I'm
2019-02-26
41 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
86: It Worked Until It Didn’t Stop
In which I complete a run to legend with a ludicrous win rate and then try to figure out what on earth just happened.Links: Legend Control Priest Interview on Productivity in TechContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-02-26
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
85: Time For a Special(ist) Announcement
This week we take a look at the new Specialist competitive format: What it is, what could make it good, and why you should care even if you’re not going to play in tournaments. Links: Introducing Hearthstone MastersContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-02-22
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
84: And the Nominees Are…
Now that we know why the devs nerf and Hall of Fame cards, it's time for some wild, baseless speculation on what cards could be headed to the Hall of Fame in a couple of weeks!Contact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-02-16
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
83: How to Cook a Frog
Thoughts on Iksar’s interview about the recent nerfs, the technical debt of the classic set, and the future of Standard. Links: Hakkar Recruit Warrior Zyrios Odd Priest Zetalot Even Priest Casie Spiteful Druid Value Town #203Contact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-02-09
27 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
82: Liberty From Equality
It’s been like a month since we got balance changes, so clearly it’s time for another set! That’s normal, right?For links mentioned in this episode visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-02-01
47 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
81: Can We Build It?
How to get started with deck building.Links: RunhesaidContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-01-25
31 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
80: Leper Gnome Cosplay
In which I just want to give all of you a big hug for being patient while I was knocked out with an illness, and prove that one thing I’m not sick of is more questions about Hearthstone data, by answering a bunch of them.Links: We Have a Discord! Meati Control Priest Lollipop Reno Priest Control WarlockContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-01-18
26 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
79: Senior Void Analyst
How to use publicly available data responsibly to draw the correct conclusions and give yourself a competitive edge over the field. Links: OTK Cloning Gallery Priest From the Void – An Eternal Podcast (24) The Topdeck RNG Odd Paladin Master | Firebat Hearthstone - YouTubeContact Info: @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Leave a review on iTunes!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2019-01-08
36 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
78: Mass Hysteria Native
In which I get to regale you with tales of reaching Legend for the first time in far too long, plus some strategy discussion about the Dragon Priest deck that carried me there.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-12-27
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
77: The Kingsbane Is Dead
Surprise! We got major nerfs! Let’s figure out what’s about to change together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-12-19
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
76: For Those About to Frog...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas. When RidiculousHat comes on to talk about every deck that’s even slightly relevant in the week 1 Rastakhan meta.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-12-11
1h 13
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
75: Theorycrafting Troll Decks
We have a lot of decks to go through before Rastakhan drops tomorrow. Like, a LOT.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-12-04
36 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
74: Eureka?
I said I wasn’t going to review new cards on this podcast. But I didn’t say anything about old cards. So let’s take a look at some cards you may already have that could get better when Rastakhan’s Rumble releases. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-11-27
40 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
73: The Gift of Arguing on the Internet
How to card review.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-11-14
42 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
72: Ready to Rumble
Some thoughts on Rastakhan’s Rumble, encountering lore as a non WoW player, and expectations going into a new set.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-11-06
37 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
71: Boomsday in the Rearview Mirror
A look back at the card predictions that bombed (and some that hit the mark!) from Boomsday.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-11-02
41 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
70: Throwback Thursday
Mulling over how to get better at mulligans.For links mentioned in this episode visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-10-26
37 min
Ego Check with The Id DM
Steve Lubitz on Hearthstone's Meta & Potential Troubles
I'm joined this week by Steve Lubitz, host of the Off Curve podcast, a show about Hearthstone that Steve records while driving home from his job. He talked about the creation of Off Curve and how he has been a fan of Blizzard games since the original Diablo. He shares his thoughts on the differences between Hearthstone and other card games such as Magic: The Gathering. We talk about the shifting Hearthstone meta, and how resources like Vicious Syndicate and Hearthstone Replay have changed the game for both the players and developers. Steve highlights some of the cu...
2018-10-22
1h 22
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
69: The Day the Laughter Died
RIP Giggling Inventor.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-10-15
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
68: Riding the Polar Express
Good news: That feeling that a lot of matches are one sided isn’t just in your head!Bad news: That feeling that a lot of matches are one sided isn’t just in your head.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-10-10
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
67: Righting the Ship
In which I use a difficult month on ladder to get to the bottom of why I tilt, and improve my mental game for the next meta. Plus, your questions!For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-10-05
33 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
66: Unexpected Results
Thinking more about the recent developer announcements, and taking stock of what the general malaise in the community and what it might mean.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-09-23
34 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
65: Works In Progress
Takes of varying degrees of heat on the In The Works update that the dev team just delivered. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-09-19
39 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
64: No Giggling Matter
Chances are, you’re struggling in the Boomsday meta. I am too. Let’s take some time to figure out why this meta feels so hard, and if there’s any way to reframe our mindsets to help take the sting out of climbing the ladder. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2018-09-14
37 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
29: FeelsBadMan
So it’s time to have a long talk about what the Kobolds meta is, why it feels bad, and what Blizzard (and you!) can do to make it better. Links: - [S46 #1 Legend RaFaEl's Tempo Rogue | BeerBrick Hearthstone](https://beerbrick.com/2018/01/11/s46-4-legend-rafaels-tempo-rogue/)- [Rage's #1 Legend Tempo Rogue (January 2018) - Hearthstone Top Decks](http://www.hearthstonetopdecks.com/decks/rages-1-legend-tempo-rogue-january-2018/)- [Steve Lubitz on Twitter: "Thanks for everyone coming out to check out the stream! Went from rank 4 and 5 stars to rank 2 and 2 stars with this slight mod of @Rage_HS’… https://t.co/QgkQZfvGKg"](https://twitter.com/Wicked...
2018-01-17
37 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
26: The Legend Marathon
We got there! I recap my successful legend run with Big Priest, and then answer your Twitter questions about finding the right deck for you, why I keep trying to get to Legend, and awful things like Mill Rogue and math.Links: - [Steve Lubitz on Twitter: "It’s a Christmas miracle! Got to Legend with Big Priest! The road was a bit rockier than I would have liked, but the meta call was correct.… https://t.co/XbjGxz4Nf5"](https://twitter.com/WickedGood/status/945036020298416128)- [036 – Coin Concede: “To Sum It All Up: Math” – Coin Concede: A Hearthstone Podcast](http://www.coinconc...
2017-12-27
29 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
22: Dusting Off the Dust
With Kobolds and Catacombs just a week away, let’s take some time to look at cards you may already have that could suddenly see play again.Links:- [Steve Lubitz on Twitter: "Well, I’m going to give a huge thank you to @andrewisliving for making me pick Wallet Rogue up again, because turns out the deck is still go… https://t.co/I1AZGJMocR"](https://twitter.com/WickedGood/status/933138767644446720)- [Explore Kobolds & Catacombs on December 7!](https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/blog/21274276/explore-kobolds-and-catacombs-on-december-7)- [thehappyhearthstone.com](http://thehappyhearthstone.com/)- [Hearthstone Crafting Worksheet - Google Sheets](https://docs.google.com/spreadsh...
2017-11-29
26 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
21: You Call That a Weapon?
I bounce back from a frustrating week on the ladder with a new perspective on how to choose a deck for ranked that you’re not going to hate. Plus bonus rundown of my take on Kremepuff’s wallet rogue!Links:- [andrewisliving - Gotta Get the Lag Fixed. :0 - Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/202439685?t=04h43m24s)- [\[GOLD\] vS Live App | Vicious Syndicate](https://www.vicioussyndicate.com/gold-vs-live-app/)- [Hearthstone Meta - HSReplay.net](https://hsreplay.net/meta/)- [KremePuff on Twitter: "After meme'n the first 4 days of the season, I decided to rank up to 10 toda...
2017-11-21
21 min
Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
9: New Meta, New Problems
Has Frozen Throne not lived up to expectations? Steve explains why you’re frustrated with the metagame and how to turn things around! See links and full show notes at http://offcurve.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
2017-08-18
16 min
Fresh out of Tokens
We had a @WickedGood time with Steve Lubitz
We were joined by Steve Lubitz for a WickedGood time talking about parenting as a gamer, Judaism and religion in games, podcasting advice, what we're playing and more. Our next episode will feature Caelyn Sandel of Bloom fame!
2015-08-05
00 min
Less Than or Equal
Steve Lubitz
Steve and Aleen talk about being diagnosed with ADD as an adult, Splatoon, Dunkin' Donuts, and dad jokes. Guest Starring: Steve Lubitz
2015-06-29
1h 17
Less Than or Equal
Steve Lubitz
Steve and Aleen talk about Isometric, gaming, parenting geeky girls, and how friends can support parents of autistic children. Guest Starring: Steve Lubitz
2014-10-27
1h 41