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Velen's Chosen
by Grant Gould
Greetings Visionaries & welcome to Velen’s chosen. Whether you’re a competitive player, an arena specialist, a deck-building visionary, or just like having a bit of fun: we can help you buff your game and achieve your Hearthstone goals.
Episodes
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210 - Velen's Chosen: New Nerfs and Philosophies
This week we talk about the second round of nerfs to DoD, design insights by developer Dean "Iksar" Ayala, Casie_HS's Galakrond Warrior, and an interesting question posed by Blizzlet's Stormraige. Casie_HS Galakrond Warrior Deck Code:...
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209 - Velen's Chosen: Are You on the Hearthstone Honor Roll?
This week Grant reviews Iksar's post about Ranked Floor percentiles, comments on community thoughts regarding Galakrond cards and walks you through a guide to to Jalexanderhs Highlander Rogue:...
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208 - Velen's Chosen: Nerfing Shaman is Hard
This week Grant talks about the outcomes of the release of the Descent of Dragons expansion. We also get into the matter of the recent nerfs applied to some of the problem cards that immediately occurred upon release of the new set. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen...
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207 - Velen's Chosen: A Wild Dilemma with James Corbett
This week Grant is joined by top tier Wild master: James Corbett! We go deep into the problems facing the Wild format and some possible solutions that will help improve the status quo. James Corbett's Reno Priest:...
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206 - Velen's Chosen: Getting Educated with Collins
This week Grant is joined by very special guest, top 10, Battlegrounds Master: EducatedCollins! We discuss the new updates to the format and go deep into the widely discussed MMR status quo. Join us for an awesome discussion! Make sure to follow EducatedCollins at the links below:...
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205 - Velen's Chosen: Battlegrounds Primer Part 1 - Selecting Your Hero
This week Grant kicks off a multi-part series that walks through the primary components of Hearthstone Battlegrounds. In Part 1 he provides an overview of all the heroes available in game and recommends tips, pro, and cons as to which hero to select at the start of each match. *velenschosen.com...
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204 - Velen's Chosen: News of All Kinds
This week Grant and Eve get super hyped over the release of Hearthstone Battlegrounds and the new expansion "Descent of Dragons!" Boy howdy! do we have a lot to discuss. Also, we have a very important announcement that you won't want to miss. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen...
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203 - Velen's Chosen: Whoops Just Kidding
This week Grant and Eve discuss items and events in the Hearthstone news sphere that have either resolved or definitely need resolution. Namely Evolve Shaman, Sn1p Sn4p, and Blitzchung. Join us as we have a friendly conversation about some cards and events that may not exactly yield the most...
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202 - Velen's Chosen: Serious Talk
This week Grant and Eve discuss the recent events that have transpired in the Hearthstone gaming sphere surrounding Blitzchung, Hong Kong protests, Blizzard's actions, and the community's response to it all. We get real but we try to put a positive spin on the situation. Let us know what you…
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201 - Velen's Chosen: It's Just Us
Greetings Visionaries! This week we're back to just Grant and Eve. This we talk the new changes coming to Standard! Additionally, we discuss a limited survey that Blizzard sent to Grant. Our deck of the week is: SilentNick's Wild Anyfin Paladin: #...
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200 - Velen's Chosen: The Gang's All Here
This week we are joined by our brothers in arms, Rob May and Andrew Brown, to celebrate our 200th episode! We take a walk down memory lane starting from the very origin of the show to what we're up to now in our own corners of the world. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen...
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15 - VC Lore: Rexxar
This week we bring you our next lore installment about your favorite beast master: Rexxar! *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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199 - Velen's Chosen: Druiding
This week Grant and Eve discuss the new forthcoming solo content Tombs of Terror! Eve also has an incredible crazy-game story that you won't want to miss. Our Decks of the week are: Mr. Yagut's Quest Druid: AAECAaa4AwokQP4B7QWu0gL1/ALSmQP4oQP0ogP8owMKVl/3A8QGv/ICqaIDyKID3KID76ID2akDAA==…
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198 - Velen's Chosen: Dr. Boom Got a Nerf!
This week Grant and Eve get hyped over the recent nerfs. We also go deep into some of Firebat's new Quest Hunter lists! Firebat's Quest Hunter (with Halazzi) AAECAR8IxwOvBLEI4fUCoIAD44sDpKUDn7cDC7UDqwb7BtkH2wmghQPZiQPkpAO7pQPypQOYqQMA Firebat's Quest Hunter (with Sea Giants & Houndmaster Shaw)...
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197 - Velen's Chosen: Salty Isn't Always Bad
This week Grant and Eve take a little tour of the Hearthstone salt mine. We discuss some cards we'd like to see changed in the future. Our Deck(s) of the Week are: KremePuff's Wallet Mage:...
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196 - Velen's Chosen: A Whizbang of a Budget
This week Grant and Eve dive into the value in crafting Whizband the Wonderful. We explore how crafting this single card can be a great way to generate a more enjoyable play experience for all, but particularly newer players who don't possess the dust to craft all the newest decks on the ladder....
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195 - Velen's Chosen: Q & A
This week Grant does a solo show and answers questions from the community about the release of Saviors of Uldum. What Quests seem good? What cards need nerfs in light of the new set? Has anything changed in the Wild meta? Find out and see! Feno's Quest Druid:...
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194 - Velen's Chosen: A Ridiculous Review
This week we are joined by our good buddy from Coin Concede, Ridiculous Hat! Join us as we commence our final review of our favorite cards from Saviors of Uldum. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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193 - Velen's Chosen: Explorers and Lackeys and Obelisks, OH MY!
This week Grant and Eve review the first big card dump from Saviors of Uldum. We ask the hard questions like: "Will Brann, Reno, Sir Finley, and Elise be good enough to see play?" "How the heck can you fill your board with Obelisks and Mogu Cultists?" "Will Into the Fray be the new Bolster?" Join...
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192 - Velen's Chosen: A Shadowy Retrospective
This week Grant and Eve review some more of the teased out Saviors of Uldum cards and provide a retrospective of Rise of Shadows, the good, the bad, and the ugly. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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191 - Velen's Chosen: How to Beat the Heroic Dalaran Heist
This week Grant and Eve go deep on how to craft your deck to successfully beat the Dalaran Heist single player content in Heroic Mode! If you're looking to earn the Heroic Dalaran Heist cardback, then boy do we have a show for you! *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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190 - Velen's Chosen: The Saviors of Uldoooooom
This week Mageadeath returns to the show to help Grant and Eve discuss the news of the upcoming card set The Saviors of Uldum, card art changes, and other shenanigans. We have a great discussion in store for you that you won't want to miss. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen...
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189 - Velen's Chosen: Class Breakdowns, Basic Replacements, and Wild Quest Tempo Mage
This week Grant and Eve discuss the newly released class breakdowns as prescribed by Team 5 and the new, soon-to-be-released Basic cards that will be taking the place of previously Hall-of-Famed cards. Our Deck of the Week is KohaiHS's Wild Quest Tempo Mage: #...
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188 - Velen's Chosen: Freeze Mage 4evr
This week Grant is joined by high Legend player and very special guest Sc24evr. We discuss all things Hearthstone but most importantly how to properly pilot SoLegit's Legend Freeze Mage: AAECAY0WBsUEuAjG+ALi+AKggAOKngMMigG7AskDqwTLBJYF4Qf7DL7sAsP4AoOWA5+bAwA= *velenschosen.com...
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187 - Velen's Chosen: Sid'n Down with a Hunter Master
This week Grant and Eve are joined by returning special guest and Hunter specialist, Sidisi, and we discuss the uptick in Hunter as a class on the ladder and in the competitive sphere. We also go deep on deck of the week, Sid's own Secret Mech Hunter List: #...
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186 - Velen's Chosen: The Long Overdue Show About Arena
This week Grant and Eve are joined by fellow podcaster and host from Arena Sensei, StevenSensei! We get into how get into arena and what to reasonablly expect as you improve your ability to draft and climb your way to 4 wins, 7wins, and beyond. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen...
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185 - Velen's Chosen: Rogue Gets the Nerfs and Mechs Get the Buffs
This week Grant and Eve discuss the most recent nerfs and the upcoming buffs that go live on June 3rd. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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184 - Velen's Chosen: Slizzlin' into Wild
This week we are joined by top Wild player and all around cool guy, Slizzle466! We talk a bunch about the state of the Wild format and what could be done to improve it. Deck of the week is Sipiwi's Wild Corpsetaker Shudderwok Shaman!...
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183 - Velen's Chosen: Stormfever and Hype Over the Heist
This week we are joined by special guest Stormfever! We discuss the announcement of the new adventure: The Dalaran Heist, briefly talk politics regarding whether or not loot boxes are considered "gambling", and get into our deck of the week: Spark's Murloc Overload Shaman. Deck code:...
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15 - VC Lore: The Windrunner Sisters
This week we have some new lore! The Windrunner Sisters. Join our very own "Loremaster", Eve Martyn, as she regales the woeful history of one of the most famous Elvin families in the Warcraft universe. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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182 - Velen's Chosen: All the Q's and A's
This week Grant and Eve go deep on the recent Q and A session that was held by the Hearthstone developers. Deck of the week is Vareesa/Joybuzz/Maly Hunter. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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181 - Velen's Chosen: The One with Nicholena
Greetings Visionaries! This week we are joined by very special guest: Nicholena Moon! We get deep into the recent Hearthstone Grand-masters Invitational announcement and later on Nicholena helps us go deep on our deck of the week: Control Warrior (no bombs). You won't want to miss this special...
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180 - Velen's Chosen: There and Back Again, a Navillus Tale
This week we are joined by our good friend and producer of "What the Deck", Navillus!. We discuss why he left Hearthstone and why he has decided to return to our favorite game. This a great friendly and honest discussion that you won't want to miss. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen...
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179 - Velen's Chosen: The Last Batch before the Assault
This week Grant and Eve wrap up the last card reviews before the release of Rise of Shadows on April 9th. We also discuss Grant's recent push to Wild Legend, as well as, some interesting loot and UI changes in the Hearthstone client. It's card review season so strap in for another long episode....
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178 - Velen's Chosen: The One with Nate Wolfe
This week we are joined by special guest, former Into the Wild podcast host, Nate Wolfe. We spend most of the episode discussing our thoughts and opinions regarding the newest card releases in the Rise of Shadows expansion. This episode is a long one so strap in for the long haul!…
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177 - Velen's Chosen: Gamers as Parents and a Few Card Reveals
This week Grant and Eve discuss life as parents that are serious about gaming, as well as, some of the newest card reveals from Rise of Shadows. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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176 - Velen's Chosen: Rise of Shadows
This week Grant and Eve discuss the reveal of the upcoming expansion: Rise of Shadows. Join us as we get hyped over the most recent content that Hearthstone is about to release. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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175 - Velen's Chosen: Waiting for Cards
This week it’s back to Grant and Eve and we discuss a Reddit AMA with the Devs, as well as, which cards are rotating out of standard and its effect on the upcoming meta. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen Velen’s Chosen Links: Website…
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174 - Velen's Chosen: Enter the Year of the Dragon
Greetings Visionaries! After an unintended hiatus, we’re back with our good buddy Pseudoping to discuss the announcement of the Year of the Dragon! We’re super hyped about all the coming changes and we hope you will be too. Buckle up and enjoy the show!
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174 - Velen's Chosen: Enter the Year of the Dragon
Greetings Visionaries! After an unintended hiatus, we’re back with our good buddy Pseudoping to discuss the announcement of the Year of the Dragon! We’re super hyped about all the coming changes and we hope you will be too. Buckle up and enjoy the show!
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14 - VC Lore: The Lich King Part 2
Greetings Visionaries! This week Grant was out on business so we have for you instead Part 2 of the Lich KIng saga. Special thanks to Eve for putting in the time to make a great lore moment!
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173 - Velen's Chosen: Improving Your Game the Right Way
This week we welcome back special guest, Mage-a-deth! We go deep on how to quick negative playing behaviors and establish more effective playing behaviors on ladder to improve your game. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen Velen’s Chosen Links: Website:...
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172 - Velen's Chosen: Spare the Nerfs, Spoil the Rod
This week we are joined by special guest, from Tier 5 Podcast, Rod Johnston. We talk at length about the new balance changes scheduled for February 5th and how they affect both the Wild and Standard formats. We also get into our Wild deck of the week: Sintolol’s Anyfin Paladin.
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171 - Velen's Chosen: Cheating, Ladder Changes and Odd Mage
This week we’re we talk about the upcoming new ladder changes, Odd Secret Mage, and cheating in the competitive scene. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen Hearthstone News: -New Ladder Changes: New Ladder...Same as the Old Ladder…...
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170 - Velen's Chosen: You Wanna Play Wild?
This week we’re gonna talk how to get into Wild as well as an interesting post from Iksar regarding how the HS devs prioritize nerfing and adjusting the basic/classic sets. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen Hearthstone News: Iksar talks nerfs:...
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169 - Velen's Chosen: Plus 1, Minus 1
This week we’ve got no holds barred this week. It’ll be a long one, no spoilers in the show description so you’ll just want to buckle up for all the show! We have more than just 2 people on the show this week... ;) *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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168 - Velen's Chosen: New Show, New Rogue
This week we’ve got a short show for ya this week and we’re going to do a fun one talking about Pirate Rogue and a bit more chatter about the future of HS and some things we’d like to see the devs add to the game moving forward! *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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13 - VCLore: Zul'Jin & The Zul'Aman Speech
Eve is BACK with an all new lore section featuring the 1-eyed and 1-armed Troll Legend, Zul'Jin! Included also is the introduction to Zul'Aman's speech from Zul'Jin as well! Website: http://www.velenschosen.com/ Connect with us: Twitter, Discord, Patreon, iTunes, RSS Stream & VODs: Youtube Vods,...
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167 - Velen's Chosen: Nerfs & Hunters with Sidisi
This week we’ve got Nerfs and Hunters and Sidisi, OH MY! We are talking all about this topics and more with THREE decklists this week on Velen’s Chosen. *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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166 - Velen's Chosen: Shirvallah for Taste
This week we’re gonna talk some OTK Paladin in a super long-form guide to chat through the deck with Rob and Grant. We touch on briefly some of the news as well! *velenschosen.com *patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen
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Greetings Visionaries & welcome to Velen’s chosen. Whether you’re a competitive player, an arena specialist, a deck-building visionary, or just like having a bit of fun: we can help you buff your game and achieve your Hearthstone goals.
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Grant Gould
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Greetings Visionaries & welcome to Velen’s chosen. Whether you’re a competitive player, an arena specialist, a deck-building visionary, or just like having a bit of fun: we can help you buff your game and achieve your Hearthstone goals.
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