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Ep 53 - Schwal Goes to Magic Con Vegas
This week Sensei and Schwal talk about Hearthstone and Magic Con Vegas.
2023-10-02
43 min
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Ep. 52 - Schwal Hates Anomalies
Mini set is introducing anomalies. Unfortunately it also removes player agency and reduces the impact of individual card / deck decisions. Schwal is NOT happy. Sensei is concerned.
2023-09-18
31 min
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Ep. 41 - Schwal wants to have fun...but isn't
Schwal isn't enjoying HS right now. Since it was a slow news week he and Sensei talk about what's going on and if there is a way to fix it. And if not...what we can do as players in times when we don't enjoy pressing the button.
2021-09-12
46 min
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24 - Patch 20.2, 11x is cheat, Schwal is an absolutely insane player!
This week Sensei and Schwal talk about the incoming 20.2 patch which brings quilboars to the chat and iksar has another AMA. Deckcodes for the new "Battle Ready" decks can be found in the discord and discord.me/playfortempo
2021-05-02
47 min
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Ep. 19 - Schwal Hates Fun (in the Barrens)
Schwal hates fun, but is really enjoying classic. Only a few days until we are all in the barrens. Let's GO!
2021-03-28
1h 31
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Ep 10 - Schwal Hates Darkmoon Races (Mini-Set Review)
As usual, Schwal hates fun...and is now dragging Sensei to that side of things as well.
2021-01-24
1h 00
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Ep. 100 - Schwal Hates Fun!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the new progression system and why schwal hates more than 50% of the cards in Madness at the Darkmoon Faire.
2020-11-15
39 min
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Ep. 99 - Medium Density Fiberboard Card Review 1
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about cards that will be coming to the game very very soon.
2020-11-08
40 min
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Ep. 98 - Early Duels Decks
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about some starting decks for the Early Access Duels Mode. Decklists are posted in the discord.
2020-11-01
21 min
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Ep. 97 - The real IN THE WORKS!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about so many things and still aren't confident that they covered it all. Expansion...System Rework, Duals...and more.
2020-10-25
1h 02
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Ep. 96 - Book of Heroes Rexxar
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the newest single player content Book of Heroes: Rexxar.
2020-10-21
09 min
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Ep. 94 - Dual Class Arena
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the dual class arena...the most most wonderful wonderful time of the year year.
2020-10-07
05 min
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Ep. 93 - The Heroes of Hades
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the Heroic Tavern Brawl and not about Hades...for that please go listen to CoinConcede and their new bonus episode.
2020-09-29
07 min
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Ep. 92 - There's something about Jaina
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about a little bit of arena news and then dive into the first chapter of the Book of Heroes...Jaina Proudmore.
2020-09-23
21 min
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Ep. 90 - Meta Reports and Unicorn SHAMAN!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about meta reports and why you should be using them.
2020-09-09
23 min
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Ep. 89 - Tech Cards
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about tech cards....why they are best for competitive environments, bad for ladder (in general) and almost always terrible in arena.
2020-09-02
08 min
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Ep. 87 - Schwal's Disco Zoo (Wild Deck)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about Discard Zoo Warlock, an aggro deck where you must embrace the flow. ###Schwal’s Disco Zoo AAEBAf0GBJTHAo+CA7a5A9a5Aw0w0AT3BM4HwgjEFNkV1LMCvLYCl8ECks0C/aQDtbkDAA==
2020-08-19
13 min
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Ep. 86 - Scholomance Orienation and New Class Schedule
This week StevenSensei and Schwal give you the first orientation for Scholomance Academy and then talk about the new class schedule you can expect from this show. We also include discussion on free to play decks for an early constructed meta. ###Macheen Token Druid F2P 36 Legend AAECAZICAv0Cw5QDDv4B0wP3A+YFxAb/rQP5tQPlugPvugP5zAObzgPG0QO50gPw1AMA ###Ike Ramp Druid AAECAZICBMQG9q0D9c4Do9EDDf4BuZQD4p8D/a0DjK4D6LoD7LoD7roDks0Dm84Dk9ED3tED8NQDAA== Old Guardian Youtube https://w...
2020-08-12
12 min
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Ep. 85 - Final Exams (Scholomance Review)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the final cards before Scholomance Academy releases...TOMORROW!
2020-08-05
38 min
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Ep. 83 - Tri Class Arena Studies
This week StevenSensei and Schwal take a quick pass at the major news out of Scholomance Academy. Looks like the arenas is headed to a strange tri-class format and we are SOOO here for it!
2020-07-22
08 min
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Ep. 82 - Drafting Single Player Content
This week StevenSensei and Schwal revisit the single player deck building experiences that are the dungeon runs.
2020-07-15
13 min
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Ep. 81 - Tier Lists and Data
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the sources of data on the net and how to use tierlists to your advantage.
2020-07-08
08 min
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Ep. 80 - Don't Play for Board Control!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about why you don't want to play for board control....wait...what? Yes, that's right, for all the talking we have done about getting board and keeping board control...that isn't what you actually want to do....
2020-07-01
03 min
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Ep. 79 - 2 drops
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk briefly about the 2 drops and why you want them and how many you generally want to draft.
2020-06-24
04 min
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Ep. 78 - Not Pressing Play
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about when you might not want to press play and alternatives to consider in those times when you really need a break.
2020-06-17
08 min
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Ep. 77 - Drafting and Live Play
This week StevenSensei and Schwal take you through a draft and a game of arena. Did they get the perfect highlander deck or just a pile of cards that is as random as throwing them on the floor and scooping them up?
2020-06-10
51 min
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Ep 76 - To Face or Not to Face?
This week StevenSensei had an observation form a game he watched...and realized that this is a problem that many of us might have...Schwal helps him break it down in a way that can help you improve your game.
2020-06-03
14 min
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Ep 75 - The top end (7+ drops)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal have a very quick hit on the top end of the curve. And by very quick, I mean back to form in under 3 min!
2020-05-27
02 min
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Ep. 74 - Health as a resource
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk briefly about a resource that isn't so obvious...your health pool.
2020-05-20
04 min
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Ep. 73 - Highlander with Bonus MAGIC talk!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the deck building challenge of Highlander and why the payoff cards are probably not great for the arena. WARNING: This episode contains a lot of Magic talk (but roll with it...it's really good)
2020-05-13
23 min
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Ep 72 - Shaman Class Spotlight
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about Thrall and his identity problems.
2020-05-06
06 min
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Ep. 71 - Major Micro Adjustment
The micro adjustment ended up being a major thing and the arena is much more balanced. This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the current win rates and a few cards to keep your eyes on now that most classes are playable and the meta starts to slow down as the demon hunter has been kicked off the top of the mountain.
2020-04-29
05 min
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Ep. 70 - Dormant Minions (micro adjustment waiting room)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the dormant minions added in Ashes of Outland as we desperately await the arrival of an arena micro adjustment.
2020-04-22
08 min
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Ep 68 - EARLY! Ashes of Outland Review
This week StevenSensei and Schwal chose some good, bad, and interesting cards from the upcoming set to talk about....and instead of publishing this on the day the set releases...we decided to push it early. GOOD LUCK IN THE ARENA...and with your pack openings.
2020-04-06
1h 02
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Ep 66 - We WERE Prepared...
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the major news from the last week...the outlook for arena...and some of the changes coming in the year of the Phoenix.
2020-03-25
06 min
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Ep. 65 - Top and bottom of the leaderboards
This week StevenSensei talks to you about the return of the arena leader boards and what they may say about the different regions. If you disagree or think he missed something...please do find him in discord and let him know. Schwal is out on sick leave...and will hopefully return soon.
2020-03-18
05 min
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Ep 64 - Kitchen Sink Meta
This week StevenSensei and Schwal are still waiting for news...but there is a new meta serving up some hot cards. Check out what's going on in the kitchen sink meta with some drafting advice and some cards to look out for.
2020-03-11
11 min
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Ep 64 - Kitchen Sink Meta
This week StevenSensei and Schwal are still waiting for news...but there is a new meta serving up some hot cards. Check out what's going on in the kitchen sink meta with some drafting advice and some cards to look out for.
2020-03-11
11 min
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Ep. 62 - Six Mana Sickness
This week both StevenSensei and Schwal have colds...but even being under the weather won't stop us from invading your podcast listening space. This week we talk about the difficult to fill 6 mana slot and prepare for some announcements hopefully coming soon!
2020-02-26
05 min
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Ep 61 - Blessings to you! (Priest Class Spotlight)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the Priest class, it's place in arena, and are happy to include a very special sponsor to the podcast.
2020-02-19
10 min
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Ep. 60 - Woke Meta Report
This week StevenSensei and Schwal bring you the woke meta report now that things have settled a bit from the influx of single player content.
2020-02-12
07 min
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Ep 59 - Warrior
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the traditional worst class in arena...Warrior...and the weapons it loves.
2020-02-05
05 min
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Ep. 58 - Wake Up Little Galakrond! (Galakrond's Awakening Review)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about all of the new cards added to arena with the release of Galakrond's Awakening single player adventure and mini-expansion.
2020-01-29
49 min
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Ep. 57 - Sometimes Arena..Most Times Magic (feat. Blizzlet)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal are thrilled to welcome the hosts of Blizzlet Podcast to talk about Magic and HS Arena. If you like what you hear please be sure to follow @blizzlet on twitter and subscribe to Blizzlet Podcast where ever you get your podcasts from. Note: This podcast approved by official Blizzlet legal counsel @hsdechtech as well as @stormraige23_HS
2020-01-22
14 min
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Ep. 56 - Druid Class Spotlight
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about Druids and the Treants that support them. This is a basic druid class overview.
2020-01-15
06 min
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Ep. 55 - Drafting with Dragons, not buckets
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the state of the arena and changes you have to make in your drafting strategy with the removal of buckets and the addition of dragons.
2020-01-08
04 min
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Ep. 54 - New Year...Who Dis?
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the idea of being process oriented instead of results oriented and how that applies to the arena, hearthstone, and maybe even your life!
2020-01-01
07 min
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Holiday Special
StevenSensei and Schwal wish all of you the very best at the end of this year and the start of the next.
2019-12-25
05 min
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Ep. 53 - Early Meta Report Descent of Dragons
How is the meta shaping up? What should you draft and play around? Find out this week as StevenSensei and Schwal talk about their early impressions of the new Dragons meta.
2019-12-18
07 min
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Ep. 52 - Descent of Dragons Release
The dragons have descended and the new expansion and meta have arrived. This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about a few cards to keep an eye on as you prepare to conquer the new meta.
2019-12-11
15 min
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Ep 51 - Descent of Dragons Card Review
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the cards that have been revealed so far for the arena. Schwal also sets Sensei straight about a card around 14 min in...and that's well worth listening to. DoD is out next week so be sure to start but not finish an arena run if you want to min/max your rewards.
2019-12-04
45 min
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Ep. 50 - F2P Collection Building
This week StevenSensei and Schwal have a longer discussion about the realities of using the Arena to build or maintain a collection for the constructed formats. As we approach another expansion and another yearly rotation in the distance, is arena still a viable way for new players, free to play players, or whales who have decided to no longer be big fish to keep up with the game.
2019-11-27
29 min
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Ep. 49 - Good Arena Sets
What makes a good arena set? What should you look for when evaluating new cards coming to arena. This week StevenSensei and Schwal cover those questions as we prepare to get some card reveals for Descent of Dragons soon.
2019-11-20
05 min
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Ep. 48 - Battlegrounds and Dragons
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the new dragons and some super powerful cards that were introduced as part of the Descent of Dragons announcement. We also talk just a bit about battlegrounds...go play it now!
2019-11-13
11 min
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Episode 47 - Do you have IT?
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the all important question of having "IT". Asking this question of your opponent is one of the most critical sills in any game of hearthstone. Also a small shout-out to VKLIOOON..the 1st global champion who just happens to be a woman...who outplayed everyone to become the best of the best...even after being told that she couldn't do it just because she is a woman. Congrats! You are amazing!
2019-11-06
04 min
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Episode 46 - does it contest
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the importance of asking if something "contests" and what that means for your gameplay.
2019-10-30
05 min
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Episode 45 - No Buckets Needed
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the current state of the dual-class arena and offer some advice to deal with the variance that's back now that we don't have buckets anymore.
2019-10-23
10 min
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Episode 44 - Shushhh It's a secret!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about secrets in hearthstone and why sometimes sacrificing tempo now can give you more tempo later.
2019-10-16
06 min
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Episode 43 - Not the secret episode
As foretold by StevenSensei...this week he and Schwal DO NOT TALK ABOUT SECRETS. Instead they go over the new cards coming to the standard meta and how they are connected to the new season in the arena as well as their tips for the annual dual-class dress up event.
2019-10-08
17 min
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Episode 42 - 4 mana slot
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the 4 mana slot. This versatile slot is a transition point in the game and presents you with many options in drafting and play.
2019-10-02
05 min
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Episode 41 - Dude, Sweet, PALADIN!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the Paladin class, answer a listener question, and give an update after last week's draft.
2019-09-25
09 min
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Episode 40 - Live Arena Draft
This week StevenSensei and Schwal do a live arena draft. Play along and see if you would have taken the same cards and find out what kind of deck they end up with.
2019-09-18
44 min
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Episode 39 - Rogue not Rouge
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk all about Baeleera and why rogue is the best class. *Schwal may or may not endorse that position.
2019-09-11
10 min
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Episode 38 - Mage Spotlight
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about mage's place in the arena.
2019-09-04
05 min
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Episode 37 - The Coin
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk all about the coin and even offer some fun trivia along the way.
2019-08-28
05 min
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Episode 36 - News and Uldum Meta Report
This week StevenSensei and Schwal give us a Saviors of Uldum meta report and talk about some major news that will have serious consequences for the Arena that were announced by a member of team 5 in a response to a reddit post!
2019-08-21
10 min
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Episode 35 - Early Uldum Meta Experiences
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about their early experiences in the Saviors of Uldum meta, offer some general tips, and talk about some stand out cards that really impressed them this week.
2019-08-14
07 min
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Episode 34 - Saving Uldum
It's finally here! The start of season 3 and the LOE/Uldum meta. In this episode, StevenSensei and Schwal have the quick tips to help you get going in the new season. Go out there and get it done!
2019-08-07
06 min
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Episode 32 - More Cards from Saviors of Uldum
Deep into review season, StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the cards that have been revealed in the last week. It it more goodness...or are the saviors a failure for arena?
2019-07-24
28 min
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Episode 31 - Early Card Review - Saviors of Uldum
This week StevenSensei and Schwal give you their unedited hot takes on the cards that have been revealed so far. Some things are excluded from the arena and others are going to be super powerful in the format. Don't agree with us...come say it to our faces at discord.me/arenasensei
2019-07-17
26 min
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Episode 30 - 1 drops and new expansion news
StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the current 1 drops that are important and how to evaluate them when rotations happen. Some exciting news about the new set and possible serious implications for arena are also discussed.
2019-07-10
09 min
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Episode 29 - Rogue Spotlight
StevenSensei and Schwal give a brief overview of the Rogue class. This tempo based class really shines in the arena when you can play things on curve and get value.
2019-07-03
05 min
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Episode 28 - Season 2 Meta Report
With things finally settled down and stabilized, StevenSensei and Schwal can discuss what's going on in the meta and make some recommendations for how to approach the meta in Season 2.
2019-06-26
08 min
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Episode 27 - Class Adjustment and Minion Density
This week StevenSensei and Schwal go over the changes to class win rates thanks to a recent adjustment by blizzard. They also talk about minion density in your deck and what you should be trying to do with your draft.
2019-06-19
04 min
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Episode 26 - Season 2 First Impressions
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about their first impressions of Season 2 in the arena. They also answer a listener question.
2019-06-12
06 min
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Episode 25 - Card Advantage and Season 2 Preview
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about card advantage in hearthstone and give a preview of things to come in the new Rise of Mechs - Season 2 of the arena.
2019-06-05
08 min
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Episode 24 - Hunter Class Spotlight
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the current best class in the arena Warlock**. We also talk just a bit about the upcoming season 2 of the new arena format and give a warning / advice about how to profit from the change to the arena meta. ** not really warlock.
2019-05-29
08 min
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Episode 23 - Playing Around
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about playing around things in the arena. We also talk about the Dalaran heist and all of the fun you can have trying to take the city.
2019-05-22
11 min
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Episode 22 - ME GO FACE!
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the decision to go face or not to go face. We touch on the history of SMORC and touch on why face isn't always the place.
2019-05-15
05 min
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Episode 21 - Playing for Tempo
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about what it means to play for tempo, knowing your role, and how the two are connected. We also have our first sponsor!
2019-05-08
09 min
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Episode: Going Infinite (Why you don't need to)
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the reward structure of arena...why most of us will never always go infinite and why that probably doesn't matter!
2019-05-01
07 min
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Episode 19 - Season 1 Meta Report - Rise of Shadows
This week StevenSensei and Schwal have the first meta report for Season 1 in Rise of Shadows. The name of the game for the next month or so is get on board early and often!
2019-04-24
10 min
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Episode 18 - Season 1 Early Meta Rise of Shadows
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the early days of the new meta. This is season 1 with the release of Rise of Shadows.
2019-04-17
15 min
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Episode 17 - Holding for Value / Season 1 First Day Tips
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about why you should or in most cases should not be holding a card for value in the Arena. We also give you some tips for things to be on the lookout for in the first few days of the new Arena season. Hope your pack openings were good and your arena runs are even better!
2019-04-10
07 min
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Episode 16 - Rise of Shadows Early Card Review
This week StevenSensei and Schwal sit down and talk about some of the early cards that have been revealed in the upcoming Rise of Shadows Expansion. We also give advice to min/max your rewards in arena coming into the first season rotation. Buckle up for our longest episode to date!
2019-04-03
51 min
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Episode 15 - Parasitic Mechanics
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about parasitic mechanics or cards that feed off one another to increase their power.
2019-03-27
07 min
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Episode 14 - Year of the Dragon Arena Preview
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the changes coming to the arena in April, a basic idea of what to expect, and their initial reactions. For SCIENCE!
2019-03-20
07 min
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Episode 13 - Mulligans
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about mulligans. You need early things to establish board presence and this all starts with the decisions in the mulligan.
2019-03-13
04 min
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Episode 12 - Buckets
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about buckets, cream, non-fat milk, and other things to help you understand how Blizzard is using buckets to make your arena experience more varied and interesting. We also answer a listener question. If you have a question of your own join us at http://discord.me/arenasensei You can view the tier list organized by buckets by visiting - http://www.thelightforge.com
2019-03-06
08 min
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Episode 11 - the most important 3 mana
This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss the importance of the 3 mana slot.
2019-02-27
05 min
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Episode 10 - Warlock
Warlock is the current best class in the arena. This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about some things you should know to take full advantage of Gul'dan and the best hero power in the game.
2019-02-20
04 min
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Episode 9 - Weapons
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the X/2 rule of weapons in the arena and cover the basics of what weapons are good and what to look out for when you are playing.
2019-02-13
05 min
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Episode 8: Meta Episode is Meta
This week StevenSensei and Schwal give a brief talk about what a meta is and how it applies to the arena.
2019-02-07
05 min
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FEBRUARY 2019 - META REPORT
StevenSensei and Schwal present the first ArenaSensei Meta Report. This should give you a general idea of what is out there and what classes to pick now that the meta has settled since the early Rastakhan nerf patch.
2019-02-07
09 min
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Episode 7 - Removal
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the different types of removal and how to evaluate their use in the Arena.
2019-01-30
09 min
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Episode 6: Spell Evaluation
This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss how to evaluate spells for your arena draft.
2019-01-23
06 min
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Episode 5: Tempo and Value
This week StevenSensei and Schwal discuss the concepts of tempo and value as they apply to the arena. Hint: PLAY FOR TEMPO
2019-01-16
08 min
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Episode 4: Basic Card Evaluation - Minions
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the basics of minion card evaluation.
2019-01-09
05 min
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Episode 3: Basic Drafting / Man Curve
This week StevenSensei and Schwal talk about the basics of drafting, what a mana curve is, and why you don't want to just pick cards that have big attack and health numbers.
2019-01-02
07 min
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Episode 0: We are doing a thing!
Just a quick introduction to your hosts: StevenSensei and Schwal. Welcome to Arena Sensei: a hearthstone arena podcast for the basics.
2018-12-12
03 min