Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsThoughts on Hearthstone, recorded while commuting. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
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206: The End of the Road
February 15, 2022 13:44 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBA Twitlonger, in audio form. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
205: Shakes and Ladders
February 07, 2022 00:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBGetting to the heart of ladder anxiety. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
204: Uncloaked
January 21, 2022 01:01 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBBreaking down the latest batch of balance changes that will surely bring rogue down to Earth, for real this time. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
203: Gnoll Country For Old Meta
January 17, 2022 00:44 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBYour survival guide for the balance patch waiting room, including potential explanations for the wait, how to approach the meta mentally, and how to play Maestra Poison Rogue if you want to play this meta on its terms. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
202: The Meta We Deserve
January 03, 2022 12:58 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHow to approach one of the most wide open metas we've ever seen in Hearthstone. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
201: Inefficient is Sufficient?
December 20, 2021 23:20 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBBreaking down today's balance changes. Is the reign of combo decks finally over? For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
200: Happy to Be Back
December 12, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 39 MBHow in the world did Off Curve get to 200 episodes? I invited former Happy Hearthstone host Andrew Brown to join me to figure that out! Along the way, we talk about the history of the show, my history in Hearthstone, and whatever other questions the members of the Discord wanted answered. Here's to the next 200! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
199: Fractured in Alterac Valley Card Review, Pt 2
December 03, 2021 20:43 - 2 hours - 77.7 MBHunter expert Sidisi joins me to review all the cards from the Fractured in Alterac Valley expansion! On this episode: Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock and Warrior. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
198: Fractured in Alterac Valley Card Review, Pt 1
December 01, 2021 03:06 - 2 hours - 80.6 MBHunter expert Sidisi joins me to review all the cards from the Fractured in Alterac Valley expansion! On this episode: Demon Hunter, Druid, Hunter, Mage, and Paladin! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
197: The Garrote and the Stick
November 10, 2021 00:20 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBSurprise balance changes! Quest Mage! Garrote Rogue! Renew! Loud noises! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
Curveball: Face Bounty Hunter
November 07, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBPodcasting's RidiculousHat and I take a break from talking about Hearthstone to do a deep dive into Metroid Dread, a game where face is also the place. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
196: Deadmines Miniset Review
November 02, 2021 02:12 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBReviews of all 35 cards coming in the Deadmines miniset! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
195: Stardew Pally
October 26, 2021 12:04 - 28 minutes - 41 MBEverything you need to know about task farming in Mercenaries to get equipped for PvP as efficiently as possible. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
194: Emotions Eleven
October 03, 2021 23:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBLessons learned from an unexpected run up to an 11x star multiplier. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
193: Seeds of Change
September 21, 2021 02:13 - 33 minutes - 48.1 MBDiscussing the nerfs to Mindrender Illucia, Shaman, Warlock and Demon Hunter, along with the buffs to Warrior, Mage and Hunter. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
192: The Best Laid Plans
September 13, 2021 22:47 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn which an episode about turn planning ironically calls for a change of plans midway through. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
191: Alternative Rock
September 06, 2021 00:59 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBHow to approach the rock, paper, scissors meta. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
190: Against the Flow
August 16, 2021 19:06 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMaking sense of all eight of the nerfs coming in tomorrow's first balance patch for United in Stormwind. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
Off Curve 189: Stuff Damage +1
August 11, 2021 22:28 - 2 hours - 61.7 MBBecause this is not a solitaire meta, I'm joined by Hearthstone podcasting superstar RidiculousHat to break down all the decks that are even remotely playable (and a few that aren't) that have emerged in the first week of the United in Stormwind meta. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
189: Stuff Damage +1
August 11, 2021 22:28 - 2 hours - 61.7 MBBecause this is not a solitaire meta, I'm joined by Hearthstone podcasting superstar RidiculousHat to break down all the decks that are even remotely playable (and a few that aren't) that have emerged in the first week of the United in Stormwind meta. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
188: Not a Card Review
August 01, 2021 19:21 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBA note on the full card review, and a few United in Stormwind cards to keep an eye on based on my theorycrafting. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
187: On the Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
July 25, 2021 22:32 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBThoughts about this week's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and how I plan to move forward from here. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
186: A Whole Renew World
July 15, 2021 13:15 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBIn which I review the 20.8.2 balance changes. [Cries in Priest] For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
185: Forged in the Barrens in the Rearview Mirror
July 12, 2021 00:59 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBA look back at Forged in the Barrens' card reviews, from the highs of seeing Deathrattle Demon Hunter for what it was, to the lows of thinking that Hero Power Mage would be a thing. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
184: Corrupt Your Face
July 02, 2021 16:59 - 30 minutes - 43.2 MBA recap of the Darkbishop Benedictus, er, United in Stormwind announcement stream. (I talk about the non-Shadow Priest mechanics also, I swear!) For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
183: “There, I Fixed It” As A Service
June 19, 2021 00:46 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBI answer listeners' most burning questions following the release of Wailing Caverns, and most of them are even Hearthstone related! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
182: My Royal Title
June 07, 2021 00:55 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBSquelch's Mattatarms returns to help me review all 35 cards from Wailing Caverns. Even the Priest cards, despite how sad they make me. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
181: Balancing Acts
May 23, 2021 19:04 - 37 minutes - 35 MBLooking back on the impact of the last balance change, and figuring out how to prepare for future balance changes going forward, both practically and emotionally. (That's right, it's another episode about feelings!) For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
180: Water Shortage
May 13, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBA recap of all the balance changes that were patched today: What was nerfed, what was buffed, which changes actually matter, and what you should play while after bidding farewell to your fishy crab riding friend. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
179: Aegwynn More
April 26, 2021 01:52 - 2 hours - 56.9 MBHearthstone podcasting celebrity RidiculousHat joins me to review all the playable decks from the first week of Forged in the Barrens’ post-nerf meta, from the meta defining to those only a demented Priest main could love. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
178: On Women’s Representation in Hearthstone
April 18, 2021 22:44 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBSome thoughts on the recent issues in the Hearthstone community, why they matter, and things we can all do to try to help effect change. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
177: Bye, Loser!
April 12, 2021 22:39 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBCelebrating the balance changes that finally bring an end to the (Deck of) Lunacy. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
176: Load-Bearing Spells
April 08, 2021 21:11 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBSome thoughts about the Forged in the Barrens launch meta, how we got here, and how to adjust our mindsets to approach launch metas going forward. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
175: Forged in the Barrens Card Review, Part Two
March 29, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBSquelch's Mattatarms joins me to review all the cards from the new expansion in detail. Part Two covers Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior, and Neutrals! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
174: Forged in the Barrens Card Review, Part One
March 27, 2021 22:51 - 2 hours - 67.4 MBSquelch's Mattatarms joins me to review all the cards from the new expansion in detail. Part One covers Demon Hunter, Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, and Priest! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
173: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire in the Rearview Mirror
March 09, 2021 00:07 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBA look back at the cards I reviewed from the last expansion that I completely misjudged, and how we do better the next time. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
172: No-zdormu
March 04, 2021 22:16 - 2 hours - 61.6 MBCoinConcede's RidiculousHat returns to discuss what Standard will feel like following rotation of the Year of the Dragon sets and the changes introduced in the new Core set. (Which means we get to talk about Dark Pharaoh Tekahn one last time!) For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
171: A Frenzy of Anticipation
February 21, 2021 20:27 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWrapping up all the announcements from Blizzconline, including the new expansion, Forged in the Barrens! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
170: Wow! Classic!
February 14, 2021 16:01 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBBreaking down the announcement of the new Core set and what it means for the future of the game. For links mentioned in this episode visit offcurve.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
169: Whose Lineup Is It Anyway?
February 07, 2021 15:43 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBHow to get started with Conquest: How stats differ from ladder, how to build a lineup that works for you, and how to use my dashboard to not bring a knife to a gun fight. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
168: A Trip to Olive Garden
January 24, 2021 16:14 - 1 hour - 44 MBSquelch's Mattatarms joins me for a full review of all 35 cards in the Darkmoon Races mini-set! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
167: Take Their Things and Make Them Cry
January 18, 2021 22:27 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBA primer on how to play control. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
166: Edwin Van Leave
January 09, 2021 20:21 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThey finally did it! They nerfed Edwin! (And Boggspine Knuckles, I guess.) So, what do we do now, you ask? Let's discuss the meta with a brotherhood prevailing, well, slightly less. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
165: Tech Support
January 01, 2021 00:02 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBAll about tech cards, or, why is Kobold Stickyfinger so good all of a sudden? For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
164: The First Cut Is the Deepest
December 15, 2020 03:18 - 25 minutes - 36.8 MBIt's time for another emergency episode, reviewing the impact of the upcoming nerfs to Demon Hunter and Highlander Hunter! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
163: Follow the Rules
December 13, 2020 20:03 - 47 minutes - 44 MBSeven simple heuristics to help you improve at Hearthstone. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
162: You Can’t Spell N’zoth Without “Not”
November 29, 2020 15:58 - 2 hours - 56.8 MBCoinConcede's RidiculousHat joins me to review all the playable decks that are even from the first week of the Madness of the Darkmoon Faire, from the meta defining to the extremely ill-advised. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
161: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Review, Part Two
November 16, 2020 00:59 - 2 hours - 65 MBSquelch's Mattatarms joins me to review all the cards from the new expansion in detail. Part Two covers Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior, and Neutrals! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
160: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Review, Part One
November 14, 2020 22:09 - 2 hours - 77.8 MBSquelch's Mattatarms joins me to review all the cards from the new expansion in detail. Part One covers Demon Hunter, Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, and Priest! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
159: It’s Time To...
November 02, 2020 23:08 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEverything I've learned playing a lot of Hearthstone Duels over the past week. Plus, an announcement about upcoming expansion card reviews! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support