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I don't know about you guys but I have had 7 arena runs under the new format with some really decent decks but terrible results... 11W-21L... I like the fact that we can get rarer cards now, but there seems to be something not clicking. By comparison before the changes my last 10 runs were... 41W-30L...

 

What you guys think?

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Well, the overall average in arena is still 50%, so for the losses you gained, someone else gained wins. You will need to adapt to the changes, simple as that.
I would suggest using Heartharena, or you could follow Paracel's suggestion and wait some time, as arena players have been saving their decks to wreck everyone now.

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Kind of highjacking this thread by broadening the subject:

Do you think the ranking of the classes has been changed?

I haven't played Arena yet, but more class cards + more spells practically seems to cry "Jaaaaade"

You will never be able to draft a real all out aggro-deck like pirate warrior. Or a Reno-Deck. Or an N'zoth-Deck.

But a Jade deck? Easy enough, Jade has lot's of good cards, even small ones. And the most important thing: Jade Decks don't rely on one card. (Sure, Aya is strong, but isn't necessary. Nothing at all like Reno / N'zoth.) And if the enemy isn't able to rush, you even a way from perfect jade-deck should offer some serious punsh.

Are Shaman / Druid / Rogue best picks now?

 

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3 hours ago, WedgeAntilles said:

Kind of highjacking this thread by broadening the subject:

Do you think the ranking of the classes has been changed?

I haven't played Arena yet, but more class cards + more spells practically seems to cry "Jaaaaade"

You will never be able to draft a real all out aggro-deck like pirate warrior. Or a Reno-Deck. Or an N'zoth-Deck.

But a Jade deck? Easy enough, Jade has lot's of good cards, even small ones. And the most important thing: Jade Decks don't rely on one card. (Sure, Aya is strong, but isn't necessary. Nothing at all like Reno / N'zoth.) And if the enemy isn't able to rush, you even a way from perfect jade-deck should offer some serious punsh.

Are Shaman / Druid / Rogue best picks now?

 

I was afraid of that. Looks like this is not the case.  Probably there are a chance to get some insane jade deck  but playing some runs and watching some streams I feel that there are no more chances. Sure, we got fewer cards but... 3 commons\ 1 rare \ 1 legendary is still a small pool to draft many jade cards reliably. Besides Aya and Brann are cards that make jade druid and jade shaman strong on ladder

 

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4 hours ago, WedgeAntilles said:

Do you think the ranking of the classes has been changed?

Absolutely, and I expect it to be different once the arena meta stabilizes as well. Also, now your runs depend on your drafting strategy more than before, as the strategies are still being refined (how much pure value you are willing to risk for synergy), so your class choice should depend on how familiar you are with the classes and how comfortable you are with it.

5 hours ago, WedgeAntilles said:

You will never be able to draft a real all out aggro-deck

Not really. It will be harder than in previous patch, but it will still be possible. If you draft an aggressive curve, you can win. Arena is still about tempo, and if you are given the opportunity to draft low curve, and are able to capitalize on it, you win a lot. 

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14 hours ago, positiv2 said:

Well, the overall average in arena is still 50%, so for the losses you gained, someone else gained wins. You will need to adapt to the changes, simple as that.
I would suggest using Heartharena, or you could follow Paracel's suggestion and wait some time, as arena players have been saving their decks to wreck everyone now.

I have been using Heartharena to track some stats and see if would help improve my decks, been using maybe 2 weeks now. Still no real change... Maybe worth sitting our for a while as you said to wait for balance to restore itself.

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On 01/03/2017 at 10:46 PM, shig said:

I don't know about you guys but I have had 7 arena runs under the new format with some really decent decks but terrible results... 11W-21L... I like the fact that we can get rarer cards now, but there seems to be something not clicking. By comparison before the changes my last 10 runs were... 41W-30L...

 

What you guys think?

Try watching the Lightforge on youtube, they explain how to adapt to the new meta pretty well. Their last two vids both address it, probably watch the more recent shorter one unless you have 3 hours spare to watch the long one. The meta has massively changed, so decks that were good before aren't so good any more, and drafting like you drafted before is likely to land you in trouble.

 

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Dove back into the arena for a go and still getting my ass handed to me. I get it is a more value orientated arena now but still cant seem to find the right cards for the wins.. is there any word of heartharena updating their software to match the current meta? On the flip side to all this I do feel I am improving in constructed and getting up the ladder.

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On 22/03/2017 at 2:57 AM, shig said:

Dove back into the arena for a go and still getting my ass handed to me. I get it is a more value orientated arena now but still cant seem to find the right cards for the wins.. is there any word of heartharena updating their software to match the current meta? On the flip side to all this I do feel I am improving in constructed and getting up the ladder.

I agree Arena has changed a lot and I recognise drafting great decks all the time but having more trouble than before winning the matchups. I went from 4.5 wins average to approx. 3.3 wins average in current season 3 runs gave me 10W-9L. I drafted heartharena  score 68 to 71.5 pts decks! I personally am so bitter everytime i get a Volcano (Shaman) or Meteor (Mage) raining havoc on my minions just when i finally control the board after trading smart and spending a lot of cards for a little extra tempo. Those 2 cards feel just broken to me. Overall it seems there are so much more powerful cards than before. Great decks get countered by even greater decks. Sky is the limit....for my opponents until now :)

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2 hours ago, Esthirel said:

 Those 2 cards feel just broken to me.

Vicious Fledgling to me seems to be the real MVP in Arena. If it gets Windfury on it's first swing it can snowball a game extremely fast. I've seen it played on turn 3 and by the end of that game it was a 7/12 with Divine Shield, Windfury and Deathrattle: Summon two plants. Kinda crazy for a 3 mana minion that is Rare.

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On 04/05/2017 at 2:53 AM, KingMe said:

Vicious Fledgling to me seems to be the real MVP in Arena. If it gets Windfury on it's first swing it can snowball a game extremely fast. I've seen it played on turn 3 and by the end of that game it was a 7/12 with Divine Shield, Windfury and Deathrattle: Summon two plants. Kinda crazy for a 3 mana minion that is Rare.

I agree with you there. That card has the ability to decide the match after being played as the first minion :) on turn 2 with the coin after your opponent played a 2/3 on turn 2 and passed on turn 1.  now THAT is broken. ;)
Vicious fledgling aka Dr. 3

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It has definitely won me a few matches in arena. I'd play him on curve and watch as they throw their resources away just trying to kill it. 

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