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Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion151: #DeleteDeletePriestIn 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/support2020-08-3039 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion150: The Costco of DamageCoinConcede'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/support2020-08-172h 20Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion149: The Old Scholomance TryIf 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/support2020-08-0446 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion148: Seize the OpportunityHow 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/support2020-07-2741 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion147: Pity Party PlannersCoinConcede’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/support2020-07-161h 53Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion146: No More Free LunchIn 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/support2020-07-1033 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion145: Ashes of Outland in the Rearview MirrorWith 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/support2020-07-0634 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion144: Meta-morphosisThoughts 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/support2020-06-2233 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion143: Men At ReworkIt'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/support2020-06-1439 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion142: I’m Not Bad, I’m Just Drawn That WayHow 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/support2020-05-3151 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion141: A Torrent of ChangesIn 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/support2020-05-1535 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion140: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm AngryI, 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/support2020-05-1142 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion139: Egg, Paper, ScissorsI’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/support2020-05-0438 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion138: Bad Luck, AlbatrossThe 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/support2020-04-2034 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion137: The Power of Totems and the Power of FriendshipCoinConcede’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/support2020-04-161h 49Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion136: Illidan Stormrage's Theorycrafting PreparatoryYou 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/support2020-04-0650 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion135: Descent of Dragons in the Rearview MirrorA 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/support2020-04-0135 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion134: We Were Not PreparedA 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/support2020-03-181h 01Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion133: Rantin’ and RavenCoinConcede’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/support2020-03-111h 40Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion132: Pretend We’re DeadHow 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/support2020-02-2839 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion131: #HOFShadowstepPredicting 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/support2020-02-2142 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion130: Great ExpectationsThe 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/support2020-02-1434 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion129: Omega MindsetWhat 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/support2020-02-0436 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion128: 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/support2020-01-2130 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion127: Galakrond, Destroyer of MetasIt’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/support2020-01-0931 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion126: Your Face Is Your Bank AccountCoinConcede’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/support2020-01-031h 54Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion125: Flik Me a WinnerIn 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/support2019-12-2729 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion124: Metas Are So SquishyBreaking 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/support2019-12-1942 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion123: Dragonqueen Alexstrasza’s Theorycrafting HatcheryIn 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/support2019-12-0941 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion122: Rolling For Nothing and Murlocs For FreeCoin 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/support2019-12-021h 31Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion121: Love is a BattlegroundSome 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/support2019-11-2335 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone DiscussionBonus: Con Before the Storm PanelHearthstone panel from Con Before the Storm, recorded live on October 31st, 2019.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2019-11-1148 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion120: Saviors of Uldum in the Rearview MirrorIn 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/support2019-11-0834 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion119: The Best Midlife Crisis EverSome 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/support2019-11-0214 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion118: Making ShamanadeWhen 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/support2019-10-2929 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion117: Shoot the TombReviewing 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/support2019-10-2234 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion116: The One About BlitzchungSome 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/support2019-10-1431 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion115: Happy To Be BackSince 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/support2019-10-0842 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion114: Clerical ErrorThoughts 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/support2019-09-2734 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion113: I’m a Loser, BabyLet’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/support2019-09-1938 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion112: 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/support2019-09-1130 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion111: About FaceWhy 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/support2019-08-3033 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion110: Calling For a ChangeThere goes the Boom! (And Conjurer’s Calling, and Exta Arms, and Luna’s Pocket Galaxy, and Barnes…)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2019-08-2333 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion109: The Land of Almost Good EnoughWe’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/support2019-08-142h 11Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion108: Sir Finley’s Theorycrafting SymposiumIn 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/support2019-08-0632 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion107: Unsolved MysteriesPassing 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/support2019-08-0129 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion106: 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/support2019-07-241h 28Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion105: 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/support2019-07-1839 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion104: Rise of Shadows in the Rearview MirrorIn 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/support2019-07-1234 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion103: Anduin's Apology TourA 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/support2019-07-0230 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion102: Vanishing ActNew 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/support2019-06-2533 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion101: 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/support2019-06-1835 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion100: Off to WorkIt’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/support2019-06-1255 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion99: 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/support2019-06-0641 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion98: Six Metas in Three DaysJust 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/support2019-05-3037 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion97.5: 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/support2019-05-2340 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion97: 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/support2019-05-2125 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion96: Recurring VillainsHow 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/support2019-05-1034 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion95: 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/support2019-05-0130 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion94: Durdle and BurgleCoinConcede’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/support2019-04-171h 48Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion93: Jepetto Joybuzz’s Theorycrafting WorkshopHappy 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...2019-04-0927 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion92: 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/support2019-04-0432 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion91: 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/support2019-03-281h 40Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion90: Snakes and LaddersReveal 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/support2019-03-2339 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion89: 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/support2019-03-1531 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion88: 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/support2019-03-0835 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion87: Dragon In The New YearHot 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/support2019-02-2831 min
The PIT Show: Reflections and Interviews in the Tech WorldAn Analytical Breakdown of Video Games, Connection, and Content Creation - Steve LubitzSteve 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 2019-02-2641 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion86: It Worked Until It Didn’t StopIn 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/support2019-02-2633 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion85: Time For a Special(ist) AnnouncementThis 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/support2019-02-2234 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion84: 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/support2019-02-1633 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion83: How to Cook a FrogThoughts 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/support2019-02-0927 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion82: Liberty From EqualityIt’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/support2019-02-0147 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion81: 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/support2019-01-2531 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion80: 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/support2019-01-1826 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion79: Senior Void AnalystHow 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/support2019-01-0836 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion78: Mass Hysteria NativeIn 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/support2018-12-2733 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion77: The Kingsbane Is DeadSurprise! We got major nerfs! Let’s figure out what’s about to change together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2018-12-1939 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion76: 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/support2018-12-111h 13Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion75: Theorycrafting Troll DecksWe 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/support2018-12-0436 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion74: 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/support2018-11-2740 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion73: The Gift of Arguing on the InternetHow to card review.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2018-11-1442 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion72: Ready to RumbleSome 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/support2018-11-0637 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion71: Boomsday in the Rearview MirrorA look back at the card predictions that bombed (and some that hit the mark!) from Boomsday.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2018-11-0241 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion70: Throwback ThursdayMulling over how to get better at mulligans.For links mentioned in this episode visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2018-10-2637 min
Ego Check with The Id DMSteve Lubitz on Hearthstone's Meta & Potential TroublesI'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...2018-10-221h 22Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion69: The Day the Laughter DiedRIP Giggling Inventor.For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support2018-10-1533 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion68: Riding the Polar ExpressGood 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/support2018-10-1039 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion67: Righting the ShipIn 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/support2018-10-0533 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion66: Unexpected ResultsThinking 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/support2018-09-2334 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion65: Works In ProgressTakes 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/support2018-09-1939 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion64: No Giggling MatterChances 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/support2018-09-1437 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion29: FeelsBadManSo 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...2018-01-1737 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion26: The Legend MarathonWe 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...2017-12-2729 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion22: Dusting Off the DustWith 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...2017-11-2926 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion21: 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...2017-11-2121 minOff Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion9: New Meta, New ProblemsHas 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/support2017-08-1816 min
Fresh out of TokensWe had a @WickedGood time with Steve LubitzWe 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!2015-08-0500 min
Less Than or EqualSteve LubitzSteve and Aleen talk about being diagnosed with ADD as an adult, Splatoon, Dunkin' Donuts, and dad jokes.
Guest Starring: Steve Lubitz
2015-06-291h 17Less Than or EqualSteve LubitzSteve and Aleen talk about Isometric, gaming, parenting geeky girls, and how friends can support parents of autistic children.
Guest Starring: Steve Lubitz
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