Tavern Tales: Hearthstone Battlegrounds Podcast

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 46. Lich King is removed after a bug, Quilboar are no longer guaranteed, and two new heroes enter the mix. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! BUG: Lich King has been disabled NEWS: Patch 20.4 Notes CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (Thursdays 2:30pm PT on a bi-weekly schedule) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 45. Quilboar have taken over Battlegrounds bringing scaling to supersonic speeds. Battle of the Boars is immanent as balance changes loom. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Barrens Blacksmith to be removed from pool NEWS: Patch 20.2 Notes (Quilboar Patch) EVENT NEWS: Battle of the Boars CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (Wednesdays 4pm PT on a bi-weekly schedule) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 44. The next Battlegrounds major update is set to drop next week with full patch notes dropping a day after our recording. Hearthstone gives us a snippet of what to expect including the Quilboar's blood gem mechanic. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: 20.2 Preview CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (Wednesdays 4pm PT on a bi-weekly schedule) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 43. Patch 20.0.2 hits live servers bringing some smaller balance updates and the return of two heroes, Greybough is hit with a summoning bug, and the hosts await for the arrival of the Quillboars. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Greybough is currently bugged NEWS: 20.0.2 Patch Notes CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (Wednesdays 4pm PT on a bi-weekly schedule) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 42. The new expansion is right around the corner and we've got some minor BG changes hitting before the eventual Quilboar release. We take a look at the new ability frenzy, theorycraft what compositions we could see from it, and how it'll play into the new minion type. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: 20.0 Patch Notes CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 41. BlizzConline has come and gone. A new patch hits live servers slowing down the pace of the game. Elistra's reign of terror is finally over and we've seen a number of changes. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: Celebrating 30 years of Blizz NEWS: 19.4 Patch Notes CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 40. We're back discussing virtual goodies for Blizzcon celebrating 30 years and break down the recent 19.4 patch. With demon's performing better with recent changes their popularity is still tanking. What gives?!  As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: Celebrating 30 years of Blizz NEWS: 19.4 Patch Notes CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 39. It's been a quiet week with a minor patch. The new year brings new goals for the hosts and more. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: 19.2.1 Patch Notes DISCUSSION: BGs New Year’s resolutions NEWS: Celestalon is part of CBTS 1/17 1pm PT Submit a question for Celestalon here CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 38. Patch 19.2 is here bringing a rating reset, new minions, Old Gods, spells, and more! We break down the patch before we close the tavern for the holidays. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! 19.2 Patch Notes CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 37. It's been a quiet few weeks in Battlegrounds as the Hearthstone community continues to rant over the reward tracker. There's some changes in store lurking and we share what's on our Christmas wishlist for BGs. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: Updates coming to the reward tracker NEWS: WSOE Online IV tournament announced DISCUSSION: Battlegrounds Christmas wishlist CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord The tavern sees its busiest night yet as the bartenders from Bob's TavernCast join us to celebrate our respective 1 year podcast anniversaries. We touch on a number of topics looking back at the pat year of Battlegrounds.  https://bobstavern.transistor.fm/  As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 35. On the show tonight we take a look at the most recent patch to hit Battlegrounds, break down the new hero Silas, and take a closer look at the achievements for BGs. Plus we've got an announcement regarding the show's 1 year anniversary! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: Battlegrounds achievements arrive DISCUSSION: Wagtoggle’s reign is short lived DISCUSSION: Darkmoon tickets (and misery) are yours with Silas Darkmoon ANNOUNCEMENT: Sunday marks 1 year of Tavern Tales CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 34. On the show tonight we take a look at the most recent patch to hit Battlegrounds. The patch includes a number of tweaks to hero powers and elemental/pirate balance changes. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! NEWS: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: 18.6.1 brings a slew of BG changes DISCUSSION: We’re in the upside down CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 33. On the show tonight we go over what Firestone offers for BG stats, the Hearthstone Fall Reveal revamps progressions/rewards, and 18.6 fixes that daggum Djinni while also releasing a new genie. Plus... Domo carry?! NOT CLICKBAIT. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: Firestone launches personal stats NEWS: Revamping progression & rewards NEWS: 18.6 Patch Notes NEWS: Cora on unlisted 18.6 fixes   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 32. On the show the hosts share their post patch reflections after last week's patch and take a look back at the EMEA Battlegrounds Cup. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs BUG: Gentle Djinni offering higher tier minions DISCUSSION: Post-patch reflections NEWS: EMEA Battlegrounds Cup Finals   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 31. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, a new balance patch has brought MASSIVE changes, and Ragnaros gets nerfed to a degree. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: EMEA Battlegrounds Cup Announced NEWS: 18.4.2 Balance Updates NEWS: Cora gives dev insights on balance changes   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (moving to Tues at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 30. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, Patch 18.4 brings elementals to Battlegrounds, Ragnaros is back with a VENGEANCE with an average placement

New discord is up at bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 29. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, Blizzcon moves online in Feb 2021, and ratings reset NEXT week! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs NEWS: BlizzConline set for Feb 2021 NEWS: Esports Arena hosting BGs tournament NEWS: Rating reset incoming SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: bit.ly/taverndiscord Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 28. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, Iksar hints at what the devs are playtesting, Twitch Rivals put on their BGs event with Kripp, and we look to strike back at a certain celestial dragon Celestalon. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: Iksar on playtesting DISCUSSION: Kripp's Doritos Disruptor Series NEWS: Hosting community events SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 27. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, discuss Patch 18.2's new introductions/new problems, and look at the latest Battlegrounds events taking place. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: 18.2 First Impressions Hands on with Omu, Jandice, and Lord Barov Pogos hop into tier one Micro mummy hotfixed; should be back in play today Group queues are causing a stir Iksar’s response DISCUSSION: Slysssa’s Parties Event NEWS: Kripp’s Tavern tournament announced (Event breakdown planned for next week) SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 26. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, patch 18.2 brings new heroes to the Battlegrounds, and one of the top requested features drops on Tuesday! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in! DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: 18.2  Patch Notes Battlegrounds Parties New BG heroes New/removed minions Minion balance changes SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 25. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, patch 18.0.2 is here bring a number of BG changes, and beasts undergo heavy revisions. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: 18.0.2  Patch Notes Removed from minion pool: gentle megasaur, arcane cannon Stats/card changed: rabid saurolisk, monstrous macaw, goldrinn, nat pagle Moved down a tier: pack leader, mama bear, primalfin lookout Moved up a tier: rat pack Hero power changes: Captain Eudora, Reno, Lich King, Galakrond  DISCUSSION: 18.0.2 shakeups Redefined hero tiers The death of murlocs? Did they overtune beasts? SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 24. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, the community unrest over perks returns, and the devs answer community questions in a recent AMA. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: Perks continue to upset community SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon DISCUSSION: Hearthstone AMA   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 23. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, community outrage over murlocs leads to our twitter poll, and Patch 18.0 brings a new hero/changes to menagerie!  As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: Are murlocs ruining BGs? What’s caused the trend? Community poll results Balancing murlocs  SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon DISCUSSION: Patch 18.0   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 22. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode, Patch 17.6 brings several changes to heroes, the hosts are both at rating peaks, and more! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: Patch 17.6 New hero: Tess Returning heroes: King Mukla, Dinotamer Brann Updated heroes: Aranna Starseeker, Captain Hooktusk Tribe pool update Minion changes New minion SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 21. On the show the hosts share how they fared in Battlegrounds since our last episode. With the Pirates and Mayhem Brawl now behind us we take a look at how players performed and which current top heroes faltered. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   DISCUSSION: Our Weeks in BGs DISCUSSION: Pirates and Mayhem Brawl Late replacement The spectating experience Event results Team placements Top players Hero usage   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunk Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 20. On the show the hosts anxiously await the next Battlegrounds Brawl (which will be LIVE on Tuesday), Aranna Starseeker's initial impressions underwhelm, and we've already got some big balance changes following the pirates patch. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: Pirates and Mayhem Brawl event NEWS: Aranna Starseeker is now playable! NEWS: Patch 17.4.1 balance updates   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 19. On the show the hosts discuss the latest balance patch to hit Battlegrounds. We go over the new heroes, new minions, and more! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: Pirates hit BGs   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 18. On the show we discuss personal stats being added to Tier7, BlizzCon's cancellation, how we handle tilt in Battlegrounds, and more.  As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: Personal stats hit Tier7 NEWS: BlizzCon 2020 update TAVERN REFLECTIONS: How to handle tilt TAVERN REFLECTIONS: Off-kilter approaches SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon PICK 2: Millhouse Manastorm vs Millificent Manastorm   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 17. On the show we discuss  Patch 17.2 which introduces a new tavern 1 beast and 3 new heroes.  As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: Patch 17.2 Notes New minion: 1* beast Rabid Saurolisk New hero: Lady Vashj New hero: Maiev Shadowsong New hero: Kael’thas Sunstrider SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon PICK 2: Fungalmancer Flurgl vs Illidan   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 16. On the show we discuss the recent shift towards murlocs, what's going on with the patch/hero rotation cycles, and who to pick between Sindragosa and Lord Jaraxxus. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   TAVERN REFLECTIONS: Trending murlocs TAVERN REFLECTIONS: What’s going on with patching/hero rotations? SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon PICK 2: Sindragosa vs Lord Jaraxxus   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 15. On the show we discuss a new feature from Hearthstone Deck Tracker, share our thoughts on token drops/mana usage as a mechanic in Battlegrounds, and more! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: HS Deck Tracker release Bob's Buddy App TAVERN REFLECTIONS: Should token drops be nerfed? TAVERN REFLECTIONS: Should mana cost still play a role in BGs? SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon PICK 2: AF Kay vs The Curator   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 14. On the show we take a look at the Millhouse Manastorm nerf, which heroes are on the rise/fall post patch,, and it wouldn't be a week without something to blame on Celestalon. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: Millhouse nerf is LIVE Old House vs. new House How far has Millhouse fallen? When to tavern up with new Millhouse POST PATCH REFLECTIONS: Revisiting hero ranks SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon PICK 2: Edwin VanCleef vs Yogg-Saron   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 13 of Tavern Tales. On the show we spotlight recent Q&A's from the developer team, Totem and Jay (Bob's TavernCast) wage war in the Battlegrounds, a new patch is confirmed for next week, and it wouldn't be a week without something to blame on Celestalon. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: Dev Q&A SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon PICK 2: Malygos vs The Great Akazamzarak THE RIVALRY: Tavern Tales vs Bob’s TavernCast MINION SPOTLIGHT: Kalecgos   CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern for Episode 12. On the show we share what we'd like to see from next week's patch including potential hero power tweaks, Felfin Navigator enters the Battlegrounds to middling success, and it wouldn't be a week without something to blame on Celestalon. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   NEWS: New patch bugs NEWS: Patch due out next week SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon The hosts recall an unfortunate event that occured in Battlegrounds since our last show. If the past has taught us anything it’s that there’s only one man to blame for this - Initial Game Designer on Hearthstone Celestalon. A TALE OF TWO DEMON HUNTERS: DH Class vs Illidan Stormrage MINION SPOTLIGHT: Felfin Navigator CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanar83 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Totemlydrunk and Edanar welcome you back to the Tavern. On the show we update you on future plans for the podcast, Totem's quest for 6k is halted thanks to bad RNG from Celestalon, we've got our first impressions on Illidan, and thoughts on the latest Patch 17.0! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   ANNOUNCEMENT: Tavern Tales will be airing LIVE. SEGMENT: Blame Celestalon The hosts recall an unfortunate event that occurred in Battlegrounds since our last show. If the past has taught us anything it’s that there’s only one man to blame for this - Initial Game Designer on Hearthstone Celestalon. Patch 17.0 (March 26) First impressions: Illidan Stormrage The removal of cobalt guardian Meet Cobalt’s little brother Deflect-o-Bot Tavern pass perks (choose from 4 heroes; monetizing BGs) Felfin Navigator’s late arrival CONTACT THE HOSTS Email: taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/taverntaleshs (We’ll be recording LIVE Thursdays at 5pm PT) Discord: discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

We're back a week early thanks to the arrival of Patch 16.6. A new hero enters the fold, several hero powers have alterations, and more stats are at our disposal than ever before thanks to HSReplay and Tier7.  As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA HSReplay.net launches Battlegrounds stats Patch 16.6 - March 17th   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

On Episode 9 Totemlydrunk and Edanar discuss the hero rotations in patch 16.4.1, we've got our first look at player rating distributions, nerfs/buffs on the way, and more! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA Patch 16.4.1 removes Tirion from BGs Iksar posts rating distributions Deathwing nerf being tested  10 BG fun facts from Iksar   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

A new balance change has hit live servers bringing a number of balance updates, additional heroes, additional minions, and the dragons tribe. Totemlydrunk and Edanar share their thoughts on the new minions, which heroes have impressed us thus far, and the strengths/weaknesses of the dragons tribe. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA Dragons Enter Battlegrounds – 16.4 Patch Notes – February 26   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

A new server-side patch adjusts Floating Watcher from Tavern 3>Tavern 4. With demons running rampant is the change enough to even things out? One thing is for certain, Tirion has gotten out of hand, murlocs continue to embrace Ricky Bobby, and Totem/Ed's rating pendulum swings haven't slowed down. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA Floating Watcher to tavern 4 Murloc comp placement distribution (HSReplay) Stats Tracker (Updated for Tirion/Manastorm)   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

A new patch has been deployed on live servers bringing two new heroes to Battlegrounds, two new demon minions, quickened animations, scoreboard updates, and more! Totemlydrunk and Edanar are back to share their thoughts on the 16.2 patch additions. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA 16.2 Patch Notes - Jan 21st   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

A new patch has been deployed on live servers an hour before the show bringing a number of changes to hero powers and their costs. Totemlydrunk and Edanar discuss their weeks in Battlegrounds before breaking down today's patch. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA This week in BGs recap Patch 16.0.8 Notes - January 9th   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

We're back from our holiday break and things have been a little quiet on the Battlegrounds news front. It's been two solid weeks of experimentation and adjusting in a post-amalgam world. What balance changes have made the biggest splash in Battlegrounds? What sort of shenanery have Totem and Ed been testing in their games? Tune in to find out! As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

The landscape of Battlegrounds is about to change with the latest balance patch bringing an end to the nightmare amalgam in the minion pool. Totemlydrunk and Edanar are here to break down Patch 16.0.5 that adjusts a few minion tiers and makes a hero swap in/out of the rotation. Expect some heavy experimentation in your games ahead. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA This week in BGs recap Hosts recap how they’ve fared in Battlegrounds this week. Primalfin lookout was moved tavern 4 -> tavern 5 On the lookout - tribe wins evened out more (but demons are severely behind) 16.0.5 Balance Update - December 19 The Boogeymonster tavern 5 -> tavern 4 Mechano-egg (mech) tavern 5 -> tavern 4 The Beast (beast) tavern 4 -> tavern 3 Coldlight Seer (murloc) tavern 2 -> tavern 3 Nightmare amalgam REMOVED Brann Bronzebeard removed from hero pool Bartendotron added to hero pool   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

It's a week after the Dragons of Descent patch that introduced a number of balance updates, added two minions, and brought three new heroes to the Battlegrounds. On the show Totemlydrunk and Edanar reflect on how Floating Watcher and King Bagurgle have been performing, let you know which hero changes we've felt the most since the patch, and share our individual hero tier lists. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA This week in BGs recap Hosts recap how they’ve fared in Battlegrounds this week. Both hosts on their push to 5k rating. Has the streaming curse been shattered? Post patch reflections Floating Watchers big presence in demon builds. Is Bagurgle is one buff too many? Which hero power change have we felt the most? Our hero tier lists SS, S, A, B, C, D Hosts must include the newest heroes in BGs   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

Our first full length episode is here. Join Totemlydrunk and Edanar are Episode 1 of Tavern Tales. The hosts record the day of the newest balance patch to hit Hearthstone Battlegrounds. We'll recap our weeks in BGs, take a look at hearthpwn's current hero tiers, discuss the recent resurgence of murlocs, and break down today's major update. As always we would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to shoot us a message via email, discord, or twitter. Thanks again for tuning in!   AGENDA This week in BGs recap Hosts recap how they’ve fared in Battlegrounds this week Totem finishes top 4 in 7 consecutive games The streaming curse Hearthpwn’s hero tier list The rise of murlocs Murlocs by tier Amalgam’s role The power of adapts December 5th patch notes & discussion New heroes enter the Battlegrounds Heroes rotating out: Returning heroes New minions added to Battlegrounds Minion balance changes Hero balance changes Advanced Stats V1 Performance notes   Closing Notes Reviews Show some support for the show by giving us a review over on iTunes or your podcasting app of choice. Any feedback or constructive criticism is always welcomed. It’ll offer us insight and how we can make for a better listening experience for you.    Where can you reach us? Email the show at taverntalespodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TavernTalesHS Discord: https://discord.me/owlnshow Totemlydrunk Twitter @totemlydrunkctr Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/totemlydrunk Edanar Twitter @edanaroverwatch Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/edanar  

It's the introductory episode of Tavern Tales. Learn more about the hosts Totemlydrunk and Edanar as they venture into the world of Hearthstone Battlegrounds. Battlegrounds brings a new take on the auto chess genre.    Follow us on twitter @TavernTalesHS or email us at Taverntalespodcast@gmail.com