Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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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158: Faire and Balanced
October 23, 2020 01:57 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBMadness at the Darkmoon Faire! Achievements! Duels! Cats vomiting rainbows! Let's try to make sense of the Hearthstone Fall Reveal together! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
157: Scholomance Academy in the Rearview Mirror
October 18, 2020 17:45 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's almost time for the new set, so it's time to review my card ratings for Scholomance Academy, and go over which ones I got high marks on, and which I shouldn't have been quite so, ahem, apathetic about. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
156: Book Smarts
October 11, 2020 22:45 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBTired of being a (hey) loser with Libram Paladin? Well, I'm fresh off a legend run with the deck, and I have all the tips you'll need to fling pens and ride brooms with the best of them! For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
155: Mailed Out
October 05, 2020 02:49 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIt's another mailbag episode! I answer listener questions about new priest mechanics, setting goals, why good metas feel bad, and why Dusa is the GOAT. (The last one may not be exactly Hearthstone related.) For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
154: Randomonium
September 18, 2020 11:37 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBIn which I dig into why “created by” metas make some people so angry, through the lens of living with ADHD. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
153: A Guided Tour
September 13, 2020 22:23 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBReviewing the results of Masters Tour Montreal, and what lessons we can learn from how different takes on popular archetypes performed. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
152: Passed Out
September 04, 2020 01:40 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIt's balance change time again! My thoughts on the changes to Secret Passage, Cabal Acolyte and Darkglare, plus whether you should play the upcoming Heroic Brawliseum. For links mentioned in this episode, visit http://offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
151: #DeleteDeletePriest
August 30, 2020 15:37 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
150: The Costco of Damage
August 17, 2020 01:49 - 2 hours - 64.2 MBCoinConcede'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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
149: The Old Scholomance Try
August 04, 2020 02:22 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
148: Seize the Opportunity
July 26, 2020 22:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHow 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
147: Pity Party Planners
July 16, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 105 MBCoinConcede’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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
146: No More Free Lunch
July 10, 2020 02:41 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
145: Ashes of Outland in the Rearview Mirror
July 05, 2020 23:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWith 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
144: Meta-morphosis
June 22, 2020 00:25 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThoughts on the Twin Slice nerf, the meta we're left with, and how to adapt to it mentally. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
143: Men At Rework
June 14, 2020 20:02 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIt'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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
142: I’m Not Bad, I’m Just Drawn That Way
May 31, 2020 19:11 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBHow to refine decks using data and statistics. (And how not to.) For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
141: A Torrent of Changes
May 15, 2020 21:47 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
140: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry
May 11, 2020 16:51 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBI, 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
139: Egg, Paper, Scissors
May 04, 2020 02:12 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBI’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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
138: Bad Luck, Albatross
April 20, 2020 01:54 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
137: The Power of Totems and the Power of Friendship
April 16, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBCoinConcede’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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
136: Illidan Stormrage's Theorycrafting Preparatory
April 06, 2020 17:02 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBYou 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
135: Descent of Dragons in the Rearview Mirror
April 01, 2020 21:24 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBA 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
134: We Were Not Prepared
March 18, 2020 01:42 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBA 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
133: Rantin’ and Raven
March 11, 2020 02:06 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBCoinConcede’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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
132: Pretend We’re Dead
February 28, 2020 00:12 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHow to play Galakrond Priest, the new "meta breaker" deck. Links: Legend Galakrond Warrior vS Data Reaper Report #156 vS Galakrond Priest Rase Galakrond Priest Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
131: #HOFShadowstep
February 21, 2020 18:16 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBPredicting the Hall of Fame inductees for the next standard year. Links: Den's Dragon Hunter Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
130: Great Expectations
February 14, 2020 03:47 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThe 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 : hearthstone Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wicked...
129: Omega Mindset
February 04, 2020 03:14 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat 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 CHALLENGER Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
128: What’s in a Name?
January 20, 2020 23:18 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBCan’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 Guide Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...
127: Galakrond, Destroyer of Metas
January 09, 2020 02:33 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBIt’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 Changes Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
126: Your Face Is Your Bank Account
January 03, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 106 MBCoinConcede’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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
125: Flik Me a Winner
December 27, 2019 00:09 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn which I spend Christmas Day getting to Legend with Rogue. I’m as surprised as you are. Links: Highlander Rogue Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
124: Metas Are So Squishy
December 18, 2019 23:48 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBBreaking 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 19 Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
123: Dragonqueen Alexstrasza’s Theorycrafting Hatchery
December 09, 2019 12:34 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
122: Rolling For Nothing and Murlocs For Free
December 02, 2019 00:50 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBCoin 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
121: Love is a Battleground
November 23, 2019 00:41 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBSome 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 Podcast Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/w...
Bonus: Con Before the Storm Panel
November 11, 2019 04:47 - 48 minutes - 51.6 MBHearthstone panel from Con Before the Storm, recorded live on October 31st, 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
120: Saviors of Uldum in the Rearview Mirror
November 07, 2019 23:41 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBIn 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
119: The Best Midlife Crisis Ever
November 02, 2019 03:46 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSome 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
118: The Best Midlife Crisis Ever
November 02, 2019 03:46 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSome quick thoughts on Descent into Dragons and Battlegrounds on the walk back from Blizzcon to my hotel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedgood/support
118: Making Shamanade
October 28, 2019 23:37 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhen Hearthstone hands you Shamans.... Links: My Quest Shaman Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
117: Shoot the Tomb
October 22, 2019 10:20 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBReviewing 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
116: The One About Blitzchung
October 14, 2019 02:32 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBSome 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
115: Happy To Be Back
October 08, 2019 01:17 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBSince 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!? - Hearthstone Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
114: Clerical Error
September 27, 2019 02:03 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThoughts on the upcoming Wild event, and the problem with Priest. Links: Behind the Tavern Doors: See What’s Coming to Hearthstone - Hearthstone Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
113: I’m a Loser, Baby
September 18, 2019 23:54 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLet’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 - YouTube Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
112: An Incredible Discovery!
September 10, 2019 22:50 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 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! - Hearthstone Contact Info: Support the Show! @Offcurve @WickedGood Twitch Discord Leave a review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support
111: About Face
August 29, 2019 23:08 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWhy 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support