Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion

Off Curve: Driving Hearthstone Discussion episodes:

• 02.15.2022

  206: The End of the Road

  A Twitlonger, in audio form. For links mentioned in this episode, visit offcurve.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wickedgood/support

  
• 02.07.2022

  205: Shakes and Ladders

  Getting 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

  
• 01.21.2022

  204: Uncloaked

  Breaking 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

  
• 01.17.2022

  203: Gnoll Country For Old Meta

  Your 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...

  
• 01.03.2022

  202: The Meta We Deserve

  How 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

  
• 12.20.2021

  201: Inefficient is Sufficient?

  Breaking 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

  
• 12.12.2021

  200: Happy to Be Back

  How 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...

  
• 12.03.2021

  199: Fractured in Alterac Valley Card Review, Pt 2

  Hunter 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

  
• 12.01.2021

  198: Fractured in Alterac Valley Card Review, Pt 1

  Hunter 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

  
• 11.10.2021

  197: The Garrote and the Stick

  Surprise 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

  
• 11.07.2021

  Curveball: Face Bounty Hunter

  Podcasting'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

  
• 11.02.2021

  196: Deadmines Miniset Review

  Reviews 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

  
• 10.26.2021

  195: Stardew Pally

  Everything 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

  
• 10.03.2021

  194: Emotions Eleven

  Lessons 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

  
• 09.21.2021

  193: Seeds of Change

  Discussing 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

  
• 09.13.2021

  192: The Best Laid Plans

  In 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

  
• 09.06.2021

  191: Alternative Rock

  How 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

  
• 08.16.2021

  190: Against the Flow

  Making 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

  
• 08.11.2021

  189: Stuff Damage +1

  Because 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...

  
• 08.01.2021

  188: Not a Card Review

  A 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

  
• 07.25.2021

  187: On the Activision Blizzard Lawsuit

  Thoughts 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

  
• 07.15.2021

  186: A Whole Renew World

  In 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

  
• 07.12.2021

  185: Forged in the Barrens in the Rearview Mirror

  A 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,...

  
• 07.02.2021

  184: Corrupt Your Face

  A 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

  
• 06.19.2021

  183: “There, I Fixed It” As A Service

  I 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

  
• 06.07.2021

  182: My Royal Title

  Squelch'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

  
• 05.23.2021

  181: Balancing Acts

  Looking 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! ---...

  
• 05.13.2021

  180: Water Shortage

  A 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...

  
• 04.26.2021

  179: Aegwynn More

  Hearthstone 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...

  
• 04.18.2021

  178: On Women’s Representation in Hearthstone

  Some 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

  
• 04.12.2021

  177: Bye, Loser!

  Celebrating 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

  
• 04.08.2021

  176: Load-Bearing Spells

  Some 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

  
• 03.29.2021

  175: Forged in the Barrens Card Review, Part Two

  Squelch'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

  
• 03.27.2021

  174: Forged in the Barrens Card Review, Part One

  Squelch'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

  
• 03.09.2021

  173: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire in the Rearview Mirror

  A 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

  
• 03.04.2021

  172: No-zdormu

  CoinConcede'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...

  
• 02.21.2021

  171: A Frenzy of Anticipation

  Wrapping 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

  
• 02.14.2021

  170: Wow! Classic!

  Breaking 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

  
• 02.07.2021

  169: Whose Lineup Is It Anyway?

  How 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,...

  
• 01.24.2021

  168: A Trip to Olive Garden

  Squelch'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

  
• 01.18.2021

  167: Take Their Things and Make Them Cry

  A 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

  
• 01.09.2021

  166: Edwin Van Leave

  They 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...

  
• 01.01.2021

  165: Tech Support

  All 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

  
• 12.15.2020

  164: The First Cut Is the Deepest

  It'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

  
• 12.13.2020

  163: Follow the Rules

  Seven 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

  
• 11.29.2020

  162: You Can’t Spell N’zoth Without “Not”

  CoinConcede'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...

  
• 11.16.2020

  161: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Review, Part Two

  Squelch'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

  
• 11.14.2020

  160: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Review, Part One

  Squelch'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

  
• 11.02.2020

  159: It’s Time To...

  Everything 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

  
• 10.23.2020

  158: Faire and Balanced

  Madness 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