Coin Concede: A Hearthstone Podcast

Edelweiss rejoins us for episode 174, and while there’s no Botticus, there’s plenty of trash talk towards poor innocent Mana Wyrm. The hosts talk about the latest news in the HS universe, including the new live legend ladder, the Curse of Hakkar infecting the ladder, and the world after the second round of Rumble nerfs – which Appa dives into for Decksplanations almost as quickly as a face hunter deals 3 damage. Meanwhile, Hat covers the BAWOH playoffs in the tournament segment and tries to cover multiple cloning priest games in the Quick Hits… even he can’t keep up with Lyra. News Highlights – 10:03 * Blizzard press junket* 13.2 update* Live Legend Leaderboard* Wild open qualifying list* Appa’s video about HoF* Jaina Art Alteration Tournaments – 52:05 * BAWOH EU playoffs The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 173, there’s quite a bit to dig through – and on top of everyone’s minds is the obvious question of ‘how does Botticus like his pizza’… oh, and also ‘why did Team 5 nerf cards again’? Appa discusses his amazing top 100 finish on the wild legend ladder, Bott takes us through a lot of news items in addition including the ladder rank revamp, and after some quick hits from HCT APAC Winter playoffs, the gang spends a solid hour digging into the nerfs in decksplanations. News Highlights – 23:05 * Upcoming balance update* Ranked play update* Celebrate Lunar new year* Pizza stone cardback* Twitch rivals* Iksar talks about naxx Tournaments – 36:18 * APAC Playoffs Decklists * APAC Playoffs The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

In this edition of Discord Discussions the crew answer more listener questions! They go into what a potential tournament system would look like in-game as well as how the go about choosing a deck for ladder. They also talk about rising game times, variance in esports, and power level concerns within new sets. To round out the show, they do their best to rank the most and least powerful sets in Hearthstone’s history. Discussion Topics Tournament mode How do you find the deck? Rexxar and game length Variance Ranking the power level of all of the sets The Show Notes for this bonus episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 172, On this week’s episode, RidiculousHat, Botticus, and Appa discuss recent news like APXVoid’s disqualification from playoffs and Botticus’ skepticism over the productivity offered in the Hearthstone PUPdate. Hat breaks down recent tournament results and gives listeners his quick hits for games to watch. Decksplanations this week features the crew going over their predictions for Rastakahn’s Rumble and focusing on their ‘got its’ and ‘goofed its.’ After the show, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look into the trainwreck that is Appa and Hat trying to anchor the show at the same time. News Highlights – 17:35 * APXvoid DQed from Playoffs* IKE qualifies for Playoffs* Feno taking a break from HS* PUPdate* 5 years since open beta Tournaments – 51:45 * NA Playoffs Decklists * NA Playoffs The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 171 CC adds a little bit of flavor both familiar and new this week with guest spots from CinderAscendant and DannyDonuts to fill in for Hat’s week off! As you might expect, we get to know Danny more and talk about Wild quite a bit. Appa covers EU playoffs at a high level with a bit of help from Cinder, news covers the surprising development of Hearthstone as a Battle Royale, and Decksplanations digs into what the hosts love (mostly) about Hearthstone’s most interesting constructed format. News Highlights – 43:12 * Four new Collectible Blizzard Books available this Fall* Tempo Storm Wild Meta Snapshot* Hearthstone Arena Draft Team Challenge* Hearthstone nominated for 2018 Battle Royale game of the year Tournaments – 56:15 * EU Playoffs Decklists * EU Playoffs The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 170, Ridiculous Hat, Botticus, and Appa discuss the DMV, life, and ladder. The crew touches on a variety of news topics ranging from the Wild Ladder Playoffs to Arena balance. RidiculousHat breaks down the Master’s Monthly Cup where Seiko took the victory home with an innovative lineup. Decksplanations this week covers development plateau as well as setting manageable goals and milestones. News Highlights – 29:00 * Hearthstone Patch Changes* Wild Bundle* China’s Winter Playoffs* China’s Wild Open* Reddit Survey Tournaments – 1:05:20 * Masters Monthly Cup The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 169, Cora returns to where it all began years ago on episode 169 of Coin Concede, where we start the show with a candid reflection on her journey from esports hopeful to major Hearthstone personality – not to mention talk of her recent return to competition and discussion of what it means to be a highly visible woman in the world of gaming. After a dive into the HS Specialist Showdown in the tournament section, the gang breaks down Zerek’s Cloning Gallery Priest for decksplanations! News Highlights – 1:17:40 * Watch Well Played: How Pros Fight Tilt* Bemmie announces ATKmode* Joemag recaps tavern brawls from 2018 Tournaments – 1:23:20 * Esports Arena’s Specialist Showdown Decklists * Esports Arena’s Specialist Showdown The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 168, The crew has Edelweiss back after her success at WSOE. After an interview with her to get her thoughts on the event itself as well as women’s presence in the tournament scene, they do a review of the the unique WSOE format and a couple games in particular. Afterwards, there’s a dive into why Hunter is so popular on ladder at the moment and strategies are provided to counter the ever-present menace. News Highlights – 55:48 * Show your Claws in the 2019 Wild Open* Pro Scene Point Update* Blizzard is trying to clean up Twitch Chat Tournaments – 1:09:20 * WSOE 2* Jia vs Cora game 4 Decklists * WSOE The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

December’s Bonus episode is here! RidiculousHat, Botticus and Appa had some discord questions to cover as well as an email relating to the Jared Tendler interview they has recently recorded. Discussion Topics * Best cards to craft now that the meta has settled* Review of the Wild Meta* Randomness being vital to the health of Hearthstone* Cheating The Show Notes for this bonus episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 167, Hearthstone has been shaken up by a nerf patch that was announced and implemented in less than 24 hours, but RidiculousHat, Botticus and Appa were ready to help you understand and predict where the meta is headed.  Hat also covered HCT Philly, Hearthstone Esports Superstars, the Hearthstone Canadian Challenge and TESPA in the Tournament Section. News Highlights – 11:27 * Balance Update* Arena Updates* Rumble Run has Begun Tournaments – 33:22 * HCT Philly* Fenom vs PlanetHunter game 5* Hearthstone Esports Superstars* Hearthstone Canadian Challenge* TESPA Decklists * HCT Philly* Hearthstone Esports Superstars The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 167, Hearthstone has been shaken up by a nerf patch that was announced and implemented in less than 24 hours, but RidiculousHat, Botticus and Appa were ready to help you understand and predict where the meta is headed.  Hat also covered HCT Philly, Hearthstone Esports Superstars, the Hearthstone Canadian Challenge and TESPA in the Tournament Section. News Highlights – 11:27 * Balance Update* Arena Updates* Rumble Run has Begun Tournaments – 33:22 * HCT Philly* Fenom vs PlanetHunter game 5* Hearthstone Esports Superstars* Hearthstone Canadian Challenge* TESPA Decklists * HCT Philly* Hearthstone Esports Superstars The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 166, RidiculousHat, Botticus, and Appa are joined by a very special guest Jared Tendler author of the book “The Mental Game of Poker!”  The crew was incredibly excited to have him on the show to talk about managing emotions, how to go about improving and many other topics about the mental aspects of gaming. They hope that you enjoy the interview as much as they did. News Highlights – 1:36:44 * Rumble Run launches December 13th!* Patch Notes for Hotfixes* Justsaiyan’s tweet about Shaxxy and Roger The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

On episode 166, RidiculousHat, Botticus, and Appa are joined by a very special guest Jared Tendler author of the book “The Mental Game of Poker!”  The crew was incredibly excited to have him on the show to talk about managing emotions, how to go about improving and many other topics about the mental aspects of gaming. They hope that you enjoy the interview as much as they did. News Highlights – 1:36:44 * Rumble Run launches December 13th!* Patch Notes for Hotfixes* Justsaiyan’s tweet about Shaxxy and Roger The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

The October bonus episode has been found and is finally here!  This episode occurred right before the giggling inventor nerf and right after the Chinese Taipei team was disqualified from HGG.   Discussion Topics * Playing Optimal Hearthstone* Balance Philosophy* Day 1 after the nerfs* Retroactive player assessments, cheating, etc The Show Notes for this bonus episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher

The October bonus episode has been found and is finally here!  This episode occurred right before the giggling inventor nerf and right after the Chinese Taipei team was disqualified from HGG.   Discussion Topics * Playing Optimal Hearthstone* Balance Philosophy* Day 1 after the nerfs* Retroactive player assessments, cheating, etc The Show Notes for this bonus episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email Follow us on Twitter as well as like share and follow us on Facebook Save our RSS feed or subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Music PlayAnd please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher