Play For Tempo
By StevenSensei and Schwal
Play For TempoOct 02, 2019
Ep. 58 - Let's Not Ketchup with MattAtArms
This week Sensei is out again...what a slacker...but MattAtArms is here to fill the void! And Schwal #1 Legend....just casually FTP BTW.
Ep. 57 - What Will Un'goro Bring
Sensei is back and sits down with Schwal for a drip down memory lane to the days of baby sensei and the Journey to Un'goro which is being added to twist in just a few days.
Ep. 56 - ElectricSheepCity Handbuff Pally
Sensei is out so ElectricSheepCity has been kind enough to fill and and chat about his #2 early legend twist handbuff pally.
Ep. 55 - Bundles, Mergers, and Game Directors...OH MY!
This week Schwal and Sensei talk about various news bits from the week in Hearthstone including Blizzcon Bundles, The Microsoft merger with ABK, and the fact that we actually know who the Hearthstone game director is!
Ep. 54 - Twist Legend, Wild Legend
This week Schwal and Sensei talk about their last week in hearthstone. Both hit legend in different formats and some thoughts about Druid and the need for more nerfs.
Ep 53 - Schwal Goes to Magic Con Vegas
This week Sensei and Schwal talk about Hearthstone and Magic Con Vegas.
Ep. 52 - Schwal Hates Anomalies
Mini set is introducing anomalies. Unfortunately it also removes player agency and reduces the impact of individual card / deck decisions. Schwal is NOT happy. Sensei is concerned.
Ep. 51 - Stealing is a crime!
Sensei decided that it is a good idea to steal from other podcasts. Will yours be next? Schwal is awesome as always. They both talk about the goings on in the world of hearthstone.
Ep. 50 - It's aspirational - Twist Season 1 Launch
Sensei feels called out but is in love with Highlander Priest. Schwal is all about being a rogue with bigger and bigger men. And this is episode 10 that is within the time limit :)
Ep. 49 - Guess Who's Back..Blame Hat
After an almost 2 year absence, Schwal and Sensei have gotten the band back together to discuss hearthstone, card gaming in general, and other stuff. Did you miss us?
Ep. 48 - Podcast Update
Schwal and Sensei talk about their current relationship to the game and what it means for the podcast going forward.
Ep. 47 - Tournament Mode (still not coming soon)
Schwal and Sensei talk about what tournament mode (not coming soon) could look like and what other games in the space are currently doing.
46 - Mercenaries...Play or Pass?
Schwal and Sensei pass their judgement on the newest game mode...is it top tier front page...or does it belong buried along side arena?
Ep. 45 - Looking back with RidiculousHat (Witchwood)
Schwal and Sensei are pleased to welcome RidiculousHat back to the podcast and take a deep dive down the rabbit hole that is the Witchwood...which may be the worst set in the history of Hearthstone.
Ep. 44 - Design Frustration
Schwal has some feelings and opinions...Sensei generally agrees...but ultimately there isn't a darn thing we can do about it.
Ep. 43 - Nerfs Make Everything Better
Schwal is happy and Sensei is hopeful for Mercs.
42 - Nerf, Buff, Ban, Redesign....and Data Insecurity
Schwal and Sensei talk bout the upcoming changes including Nerfs, Buffs, Bans, and Redesigns! Also, some issues around data security and how much sharing might be too much sharing.
Ep. 41 - Schwal wants to have fun...but isn't
Schwal isn't enjoying HS right now. Since it was a slow news week he and Sensei talk about what's going on and if there is a way to fix it. And if not...what we can do as players in times when we don't enjoy pressing the button.
Ep. 40 - Gonna Need About $150... (Mercenaries)
Schwal and Sensei break down and try to explain what Blizzard failed to explain when they announced Mercenaries
39 - Axis of Aggro
Schwal and Sensei talk about the various ways that aggro decks can be quantified and measured for evaluation in a given meta. Sensei stands resolute in his opinion that Aggro stands on the wrong side of history.
Ep. 38 - Post Nerf Meta
Schwal and Sensei discuss the post nerf meta. Spoiler...every class has something you can play and the nerfs slowed up some things but didn't destroy anything outright...except OTK DH...which is fine :)
Ep. 37 - Breaking Serve for 0 Mana
Schwal and Sensei talk about the most valuable and least thought about card in all of Hearthstone.
Ep. 36 - REUNITED in Stormwind
Schwal and Sensei are back for another episode and talking about their reaction to the new expansion, developing meta, and some new and interesting decks.
###Schwal's Fun Police Face Hunter
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###Habugabu Shadow Priest
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###pirate priest
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###Wild Shadow Priest
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###Haze Questline Rogue
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###Chuntyun Rush Warrior
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Statement Regarding Activision/Blizzard Lawsuit
Statement regarding the current Activision/Blizzard Lawsuit. Twitter thread linked below for how to be a better ally to a woman.
https://twitter.com/elbellevie/status/1418216863998222340?s=20
Ep. 35 - Wild Waiting Room
Schwal and Sensei think you should try wild. Here is a rundown of what is viable in wild for you to try while we wait for the release of United in Stormwind.
Ep. 34 - Choose Your Own Meta Adventure
Back to their lean format, Sensei and Schwal talk about a little bit of news and the answer a listener question from Coin Concede! UNDER 30 MIN!
Ep. 33 - RETURN to Un'Goro featuring RidiculousHat
This week we have the first of the RETURN series where the hosts and a special guest talk about previous sets and it just so happens to line up with the new Questlines announced for United in Stormwind
Ep. 32 - EXTRA EXTRA - Daring Reporter Tribute Show
Schwal and Sensei pay tribute to the Daring Reporter and give a general overview of all of the other hearthstone podcasts you should probably be listening to or at least give a try. You can find them all at warcraft radio.
https://warcraftradio.com/directory/
Do you want to start your own podcast? Have an idea for a Hearthstone podcast or podcast in general but don't know how to start. These are the tools we use to make Play for Tempo (For free) and Sensei is more than happy to help you get going if you need it.
http://www.anchor.fm
http://www.zencastr.com -- Lots of things about the new video recording they do...there are audio only versions as well.
Ep. 31 - A Spikes reflection on TILT
Schwal and Sensei give their thought on TILT and Emotional management.
Ep 30 - Face in 2021
Schwal has returned and wants to talk about going face with hunter!
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Ep 29 - Gotta Go Real Fast
ZZZZOOOOOOMMMMMMMM! This week Sensei is UNSUPERVISED and gets some help from none other than MattAtArms!
28 - Barrens Mini Set (Wailing Caverns)
It's happening! Card previews and the mini set are here. Well kind of...4 cards and then a break for the long weekend and then a bunch of cards soon and the set in the next week! Schwal and Sensei break it down....Is the big Murloc good or just fish bait?
24 - N'Zoth SquelchSquad Paladin
Schwal and Sensei are agreed that they are backing #squelchsquad....and that if you want to play Paladin this is the list you should be playing.
### schwal’s n’zoth
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26 - Buff or 'Nuff?
Schwal and Sensei talk about the buff and if the were 'Nuff of a change.
Ep. 25 - Quimby, IA - 51049
Schwal and Sensei talk about Quimby, IA and how it has nothing...yet everything to do with this week in Hearthstone.
Tweet from Celestalon re: #4
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1390834961725333504.html
24 - Patch 20.2, 11x is cheat, Schwal is an absolutely insane player!
This week Sensei and Schwal talk about the incoming 20.2 patch which brings quilboars to the chat and iksar has another AMA. Deckcodes for the new "Battle Ready" decks can be found in the discord and discord.me/playfortempo
23 - Who are you?
This week Sensei and Schwal discuss the various archetypes that exist in Hearthstone and Magic.
22 - Nerfs and News
Schwal and Sensei talk about the Hearthstone News of the Week thanks to Iksar...and the initial change from the nerfs
21 - Nerf Waiting Room / Iksar AMA
This week Schwal and Sensei are avoiding the ladder like most sane people and instead cover the Twitter AMAs that Iksar has been doing for the community. Also, Schwal has started a new Asia Server Video Project which you can watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbck86p_hUfsANUqR4zCa1w
20 - Early Barrens Meta With Decks
Ok, there were bugs...they got squashed...or are scheduled to be squashed...but man is Hearthstone fun right now. Schwal and Sensei ramble about the first few days, the fact that Schwal is already double legend...and that some cards probably need to be nerfed. Also, have some decklists!
###Death&Taxes
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###force roar druid
#Format: Classic
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###Libram Secret Paladin
#Format: Standard
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###Aggro Secret Pally
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Ep. 19 - Schwal Hates Fun (in the Barrens)
Schwal hates fun, but is really enjoying classic. Only a few days until we are all in the barrens. Let's GO!
Ep. 18 - Barrens Firehose Review 1 of 2
This week Schwal and Sensei talk about some of the cards that were blasted out by Blizzard. More next week.
Ep. 17 - Wild Un-Nerfed
A bunch of wild cards are going to be UN-nerfed soon. Let's talk about that...and a burning culinary question.
Ep. 16 - Set Mechanics (Pre-Recorded)
In this pre-recorded episode (originally recorded while waiting for news that would become Darkmoon Races), Schwal and Sensei discuss the set mechanics over time. What was successful (Discover), what wasn't (Inspire), and the stuff that was just weird (Spare Parts).
Ep. 15 - Core: The answer is 2
This week Schwal and Sensei get down to the truly important issues of the day...the core set...new cards...and why 2 is the correct answer
Ep. 14 - BlizzconLine 2021 Recap and Hot Takes
We just finished the hearthstone deep dive and keynote opening ceremony for BlizzconLine 2021 and this is everything you need to know.
Ep. 13 - BUMPIN YETI!
It's time for hot YETI on YETI action! Coming soon: Classic Mode and a Core Set.
Ep. 12 - Hat the Spire before Lunar New Year
Schwal and Steven sensei discuss the latest news and the sad fact that Ridiculous Hat will NOT be starting a Slay The Spire podcast.
Ep 11 - A long something about wild
Sensei and Schwal talk about wild, how MTG does it...and Sensei learned that if we want short eposides, don't ask schwal about wild
Ep 10 - Schwal Hates Darkmoon Races (Mini-Set Review)
As usual, Schwal hates fun...and is now dragging Sensei to that side of things as well.