Tabletop Roots - Episode 9

Hello!

• Matt is on the show this week
• Topic: WoW TCG and Hearthstone’s tabletop roots
• Reasons to be happy this week

Who is Matt?

• History with card games
• History with Blizzard games
• Favorite hero in WoW TCG

Summary of WoW TCG

• Released in 2006
• Gameplay overview
• WoW loot cards

Mana screwed

• What is it?
• Why do we hate it?
• WoW TCG’s solution
• Hearthstone’s solution
• Will it work?

Release schedule

• WoW TCG’s history of releases
• Magic’s style of releases
• Hearthstone’s plan?
• Do we need/want constant releases?

Instant-speed vs Secret Cards

• WoW TCG + Magic have instant cards
• Hearthstone has secret cards
• Good enough?

Elements adopted from WoW TCG

• Choosing what your creatures attack
• Permanent health
• Do we like it in Hearthstone?

Other WoW TCG elements we want in Hearthstone

• More heroes
• Raids
• Different health totals
• In-game loot
• Talent Specializations

Card of the Week

You thought he was here to help? Nope! He wants your soul.

Farewell

• Follow Matt on Twitter
• What you want to see in future episodes
• What hosts you want to visit the show