Good guy Zerotio comes on the show to help walk us through how to adapt to an ever-changing meta. What’s the best way to identify what the meta is? How do you know when to join it or counter it? Why should Priest be your anti-burnout class? We tackle everything to help you keep winning and keep having fun in a post-expansion world.
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Hello!
- Zerotio is on the show this week
- Topic: How to adjust to the meta
- Reasons to be happy this week
- News: None. There is no news. Nothing happened. At all.
What is the Meta?
- Definition of Meta
- What makes the meta change?
- Why is it important to adapt to the meta?
- Do you HAVE to adapt to the meta?
- Casual vs. Ranked play vs. Pro play
How do you Identify What the Meta Is Currently?
- Sites like TempoStorm Meta Snapshot and Hearthpwn
- What you’re facing most often in game
- Is the Meta what’s popular or what’s strong? (Is there a difference? Example: Cthun decks right after release)
- Does this mean that Ranked 20s have a different meta than Legendaries?
Adapt: Beat Em’ or Join Em?
- Knowing when to join the Meta and when to counter it
- Identifying how to Counter the meta
Adapt: Identifying Burn Out and Tilt
- Knowing when to take a break or modify your deck for the Meta
- Finding a way to handle Burn Out
- Deciding if a Play Schedule is right for you
- Identifying if you are making misplays or just getting bad match ups
- Tips for identifying Misplays or Bad Matchup
Adapt: Keep the game fun by creating your own Meta
- Design unexpected decks to play on the ladder.
- The element of surprise can be fun and profitable on the ladder
- Note: These decks usually don’t hold a win streak, once people realize the “Win Condition”. Keep it ever changing and unpredictable
- Priest is a good Class for this type of deck.
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