In Hearthstone there are now different offers for each player. Blizzard is trying something out – but players suspect problems.
Anyone logging into Hearthstone these days might notice the red exclamation mark on the shop button. This indicates that there is again a new offer in the game’s shop. This time, it’s not just the mini-set “Darkmoon Faire” with 66 cards, but something else.
The tavern special is an offer that varies from player to player.
What kind of offers are these? As mentioned, they vary so far. The offers include:
- 10 card packs from the Darkmoon Faire and 1 random legendary card for €10.
- 20 card packs from the Darkmoon Faire and 2 random legendary cards for €20.
- 35 card packs from the Darkmoon Faire and 2 random legendary cards for €35.
- 25 card packs (5 each) from old expansions for the wild format and a legendary card for €20.
These are not necessarily all the offers, but at least those reported by players so far.
Is this intentional? Yes. Blizzard has already confirmed this on Reddit. Community Manager Kaeyoh writes: ‘We are testing some new offers in our shop, which means that some users will see something different than others. This is intentional! Check the in-game shop and the web shop to see which offers are available to you.’
Are the offers worth it? Basically yes. If you’re looking for cards for your collection, you can definitely take advantage of the offers and maybe get some legendary or missing cards cheaply. However, it’s not a must, as most content in Hearthstone can also be earned without spending real money.
Critics fear problematic developments: While some players are happy about the different offers, there are also a number of criticisms. Some fear this could be the beginning of a new strategy to offer each player exactly what they are willing to spend. For instance, if a player has made large purchases in the past, they might be offered an expensive set. Players who spend money rarely, on the other hand, might receive cheaper offers with a higher cost/benefit ratio – at least that’s the concern.
What do you think about the idea of different offers? A cool thing? Or should all players always have access to the same offers?
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