0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Do you have any plans for the future as a RUclipsr? 3:22 - How do you balance competitive decks vs entertaining decks as a streamer? 6:06 - If you weren't streaming or competing, what career would you do? 7:41 - Did you ever play WoW or just the card games? 12:50 - How did you get into the video game industry as a designer? What advice would you give for those trying to follow? Would you work at Blizzard? 17:10 - Why did you stop LARPing & why did you start again? 20:53 - How often do you find yourself feeling guilty for playing games for fun and not competitively? 22:22 - How much time do you spend on/with Shiro daily? 24:31 - What's your opinion on stream snipers? What do you do? 25:57 - Do you ever miss playing MTG at a pro/high level? 28:01 - What music are you listening to recently? What would you recommend? 31:22 - What's a choice you made that keeps you up at night? 31:32 - What is the most common mistake you see in new card games? 35:58 - How many days a week do you lift/eat fish? 37:36 - How do you keep up with life as a famous streamer? Do you get recognized often? 38:54 - Which company has been more influential in your life, Blizzard or WOTC? 41:21 - What is your ideal burrito? 42:15 - Outro (for kibler, if you put this in the description, it'll section the video automatically. otherwise just like the comment so others see it)
Fun fact: the shirt in the thumbnail is not the same shirt he wears in the video. I choose to point this out because he stopped mid stream one day to do poses for it, and it was hilarious. great video btw lots of insightful content. especially the bit at the end.
@@Fartucus That, and actually taking care of your beard. Too many think you just grow it and then it will look good, and when it does not they have "bad genetics"
The Fact that he doesn’t stop talking for about 40 minutes shows that he is genuinely interested about his viewers questions and that dedication is why I’m subscribed to this channel, keep it up kibler!
14:58, As a fellow game designer (Magic), totally agree with Brian and great advice. Playing a lot of games is good, but everybody plays a lot of games! Show us how you can think critically about games, talk about games, or even design your own. The resources are out there. Good luck, Turi! :)
@@gkier88 intelligence, logic, reason....these are not the end all ways of perception and understanding and in fact when you do away with them you will no longer need "references" for the most basic truths involved in the world of daily affairs or the universe at large for that matter
Brian, I think you overemphasize Magic's role in your streaming popularity. No question it got your foot in the door in more ways than one (recognition, game design, etc), but I definitely think your personality is the reason for your sustained success as a streamer. There are a lot of skilled, knowledgeable streamers who are simply unpleasant to watch. The most consistent comment I see about you is that even though you play competitively, you don't let the bad luck "rage" moments get you down. I think a lot of people (myself included) get some vicarious pleasure (or therapy) from this - you're a role model to all of us ragers. There are other reasons, too, but that's the big one IMO.
This is a great way to spice up content, I like it! Been watching the channel for years and years and I’m happy to see you expanding your horizons. Keep on keeping on!
Hi Kibler! i'ven following you for the past 5 years or so, and i really enjoy your decks and charisma. Thanks to you i got into hearthstone and have a lot of fun playing it and seeing you play it. My question is. What is your favorite deck of all time? Personally your Yogg warrior is my favorite! Thanks a lot for everything you done so far and keep the good job up!
For future content, I will say that most RUclipsr/streamers hold viewers either by being good at the games they play, or entertaining to listen to. To me you are one of the few that tick both boxes which gives a lot of wiggle room for decisions. I don't know if you watch much or any of other RUclipsrs, but I wonder if you'd be at all interested in doing a series like Northernlion's Binding of Isaac series. It is just him playing a game that he knows inside and out, with the commentary generally having nothing to do with the game and just revolving around anecdotes and thoughts off the top of the head. It's not really ground breaking in terms of exciting new content, but could make for a nice change of pace from the stream highlights that with some exception consist of you speaking through what the best in-game decision is from moment to moment.
Followed you since the MtG days and captivated by your ability to talk and explain about stuff fluently. (Quite many MtG players don't know what they're saying in interview) Now, your Hearthstone videos are the perfect thing to watch during break at work. Thank you, 'professional entertainer' :)
I think a lot of people feel similar in that they prefer playing their own decks that they've created but quite honestly a lot of us are just not as strong deck builders as you. I would love a series where you teach some of the fundamentals of deckbuilding, targeting other decks, while still making room for fun and crazy stuff. Thanks!
Hi Brian, long time fan. This was a fun video and I hope there will be more like these. I really enjoy your discussions on games and game design, from back when they were written for your website, to being the occasional video on here, and then on the Omni channel when that was a thing. I would love to see those kinds of things return for sure. My question is, have you considered doing more content with other people? I know I loved the way you, Frodan and Firebat all interacted on Omnistone/Untitled Stone when you've done those. I think seeing you play games co-op or even against a player you're talking with could be a lot of fun videos. Thanks for always being such a positive and thoughtful voice. p.s. I really loved a game you worked on a little bit way back when called Sol Forge. I used to play it everyday, back before Heartstone was even on ipads. Thanks for being you.
Great Q and A Brian. Hre are some more questions:- 1. If you WERE to take the lead in designing a new ‘card game’ (ie paper or online tag, deck builder etc), what would you want to do and why? 2. Have ever played any famous board games like Gloomhaven or Pandemic, or are you mainly a Card game player? 3. What does your family think of your ‘career’!!?? 4. What Fantasy and Sci-Fi Novels are your favourite and would you recommend? 5. Should Hearthstone have sideboards for competitive play? Is conquest really the best way for competitive Hearthstone to run itself? ty
Kibler I'd literally watch you play or talk about anything. HS is a fun game but your passion for games is why I watch your channel. I speak for most of the people here that we are here for YOU.
Love your thoughts on card games made for pro card game players. Randomness helps balance out the fact that someone will, after enough time with the game, know what deck youre running, know what cards youre about to play, know what combo youre trying to go for and then shut it all down. I like how any player, whether theyre a dumb dumb or not, can play a RNG card and just have no idea what theyre gonna get, then make a play that their superior minded opponent cant just immediately shut down, and that makes the game feel way less oppressive to players such as myself.
Loved the video Kibler! I would love to hear more about your college experience. Did you enjoy it? Did you hate it? Why did you pick philosophy? I'm a huge philosophy buff so I would love to hear your insights on the subject. Excited for more videos like this :)
Thanks for making this video Kibler. I'm glad you're also able to make new content like this still uses your passion for gaming, while also tailoring content for more of the RUclipsr setting.
I'm a big fan of your game design & critique videos. That usually boils down to Hearthstone ATM, but I'd be down to see you review or analyze other types of games you're excited about - not just HS & card games.
I love your content Kibler:) What I love seeing is those types of videos as well as Reviews for various expansions but I would also be interested in watching things that you enjoy outside Hearthstone, like other games or activities.
I don't know if I speak for everyone, but I watch your content because I find what YOU have to say entertaining (well duh) so regardless of the game, if you're able to get really into the "game theory" and break things down in an interesting way, I'll watch!
Great video! I hope you make many more! My #AskKibler question is how have you been this past year? At the beginning of the year you said you were depressed. You have a wonderful community that truly cares about you and I hope you remember we all support you and are rooting for your success. I apologize if it this was too personal of a question. I know you're all about the positive vibes. Have a great weekend, Kibler!
RE: Being recognized in public... It was awesome running into you at Add-a-Ball a few years ago. I did a triple-take because I figured there was no way Brian Kibler was randomly at my pinball haunt, but that cheesy photo op made my night.
I’d love to see more long form talking oriented videos. I like to hear your thoughts and I value the varied experiences you’ve had in the gaming industry.
Do you think dual class will work in Hearthstone? I feel like mixing classes makes a lot more sense in MTG since you can create a deck around 2 possible colors or "classes" and it actually feels like you're playing two classes. Whereas here it's like a couple of neutrals for 2 classes only.
I really enjoyed the video. I didn't know you were a game design, although it makes sense given the level of feedback you provide in your streams and videos.
Honestly I would like to see more videos that show your thought process in the game. Videos where you show a problem within Hearthstone, then you talk about how it got to be a problem, what cards/actions can we currently do, and design card concepts on how you would fix them. It'll give newer players insight on the more complex concepts in the game and I personally love watching people brainstorm.
Hi Kibler! First of all I want to say that this kind of videos are very entertaining and I hope you keep on doing them. My question is the following: do you think that being good at card games can be achieved by anyone? I mean (this is my personal experience but the question is general), when I watch your stream or the videos in YT I often realize that there are choices I would never see, while you not only see them, but also take them and they actually win you the game. I don't think, I'm that bad at card games and also I know that I have to learn a lot to be even considered good, but do you think that will it ever be the possibility to be as good as you are (and other pro players are)?
Love the AskKibler segment, you seem to have had a really interesting career path so far! 1) Have you ever played D&D in the past and do you think it would be fun to play a Hearthstone RUclips Community game, with you and say Trump, Regis etc? 2)Do you have a primary area of interest in something outside games design eg Philosophy or Psychology?
Would you consider doing videos / streams of other games aside from HS, and what are your thoughts on "expanding"? Most of the people I watch that do / used to do only one game mention the struggle to branch out especially when you're already known for one thing, so I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Hey Brian, I don't have a twitter anymore but I wanted you to know you're part of my cardgames career, I play MTG and HS at a high level much because of you. That being said, what I wanted to ask is: how to keep competitive and avoid overburn? How did you do it at your time and how do you recommend now? Not sure if you're gonna see this but still.
I strayed away from Hearthstone more and more. One thing that still informed me and let me stay in touch with the game and the community (one of my favorite ever) was the Omni slash show with you and Friday and Firebat. I loved the show. Is there any plan to bring this or something that way back?
What's the best tournament match you've casted and/or seen? I recently rewatched the Hunterace-Viper final & the Pavel-Amnesiac quarterfinal & they're both just nuts, with super high gameplay matched with equally high RNG. I'd remembered the H-V game 5, where Viper relied on Rafaam for random legendaries to pull out the win, & kind of low-rolled, but game 1 was equally nutty, with Hunterace surviving on 1 hp while Viper tapped for Soulfire. Pavel is remembered for Book into Polymorph, but Book into Firelands Portal just after to remove Emperor Thaurissan was equally absurd. But in game 1, Amnesiac took a 1 in 3 Rag shot ftw, with Pavel holding lethal in hand.
So my favorite TCG of all time was the WoW TCG because I felt like you and the team working on it "fixed the land problem". The WoW TCG was still sufficiently random but it was not random to the point I didn't get to play a game, it just meant I needed to choose what resources I turned into lands instead of putting quests into my resource row. Ultimately I agree with you that lands are a feature not a bug but I think the none games introduced by it are out weighed when looking at a system like WoW TCG where I still get to play a game I just wasn't playing as efficiently as another player making quest drops.
Not a question, but an idea: With your industry experience and the perspective it brings, I would love to see longform videos where you workshop a game concept. Someone (a follower, content creator, yourself) provides a log line or elevator pitch, and you (maybe with another creator like Day[9]) speak it into a fun, mechanically sound rules system. You could focus on one project through multiple videos or (to keep it lighthearted and agile) work it more like Deck Doctor; you could even start with existing, notorious rulesets and tinker with their mechanics if starting from scratch is too daunting.
Hello Mr Kibler, love your content! I wanted to ask, what is your view on power creep in games? Do you think it's necessary to keep players coming back, for example?
I would love to continue watching you play Hearthstone. I know that the people who want more of the usual won't feel the need to comment on this question, so I'm speaking out for them and making sure you know we appreciate what you're currently doing.
Thanks for the great video. Regarding the career about game designer, i had a friend which work as game designer (now lost contact as he migrated due to the company offer), he was invited after he won the world competition as a champion. As far as I know, he work for both designing and tester for anything new they plan to release
You addressed the type of music you like ( I love electronic as well...Gareth Emery, Armin Van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, etc), but what kind of shows or movies are you in to? Do you have any recommendations?
I would like to say that I'm the person that likes you, but I don't have an opportunity to watch your content rather than on RUclips . So I watch nearly every video here , it doesn't matter what type of video - everything is a thing :)
I would love to see a deep divw in building a deck and then break down the deck gamplay. In other words break down why you built the way you did then take a game or two and do a watchalong explaining each play.
What I'd love to see you do is play choice/story driven games like Detroit become human, telltale games and mass effect. You know if you haven't played those games already.
Hello Kib, i was wondering: Years ago i played Magic, attracted by the strategy but also by the lore. I've made specific decks with cards maybe suboptimal but tied to the story i wanted to relate/narrate. Have you ever played a game in that way, or the strategy trumps the lore in every instance for you? (Not asking just about magic, but card games in general).
Obviously I cant speak for him explicitly, but you can see that in some of the decks he plays in HS. Like playing Bandersmosh because it’s fun, rather than other cards that may be better fitting for a slot in the deck.
#askkibler Did you know Reckful at all or have any light to shed on such a dark subject? He was one of my favorites early on... and you seem to have the positivity to answer something like this.
Do you think you'll ever go back on another episode of Game Knights? I saw the episode that featured you awhile ago and was a little disappointed to see that you were playing a precon. After seeing so many of your Hearthstone decks, I was curious to see what kind of deck you'd come up with in a MTG setting.
From your work on the WoW TCG what are you most proud of? Is there anything you would like to see Hearthstone incorporate from the WoW TCG? You should do a video talking more about the WoW TCG...
Kibler, you have thought me a lot trough the years, do you think you could make a game theory seminar, general or specific for trading card games ? Thanks for teaching us sensei
Actual question: Have you ever thought of/are going to do games with viewers? Like League, Magic (don't know if you do commander, but I don't really think you do), or other games
What do you think ended the wow tcg, why did people not get on board with it?I particularly enjoyed the artwork, and the borders of the card like the extra details etc.
#AskKibler I agree with randomness being good for games but curious if you think MTG could survive if they ditched the (outdated IMO) mana system, changed the card back and went to MTG 2.0. I have tens of thousands of cards but would love to see the new design space open up. Regarding mana in particular, I want card draws to feel exciting while land draws at best seem to only lessen hopelessness.
As a fan of WoW and the WoW TCG when it was around I would love to hear any stories you have of that game's development and what you learnt for future designing or gaming.
I just rewatched Pro Tour Dark Ascension's Finals and Semi-Finals, what was going through your head moments before Paulo extended the hand, or when you launched the 3rd Galvanic Blast at Jon Finkel? How did it feel to win these high-stakes games and ultimately the tournament?
You mentioned you played dnd when you were young..ever thought of playing now that is in a Renaissance of sorts in the last several years? You'll love it, I promise.
I'm curious about your thoughts on how HS game design has evolved. The new expansion in particular seems to embrace a bunch of creative new mechanics, & builds on recent trends that empower swing turns. But I feel like there's a bit of a trade-off with other game skills like hand-reading & playing around specific responses. The game feels more interesting in some ways & has more potential for spectacular moments, & elevates deck-building strategy, but perhaps through minimizing some game skills & tactical decisions.
hey kibler , what's your general opinion about card nerfs in a way they land outside the meta & don't find a way into any played decks , do you think buffs we recieved this expansion were good enough & what would you change to make the meta less stale?
Also, another thing I want to explore about yourself is: you have a degree in phylosophy, if I'm not wrong. Can we expect a book from you? Even a biography? Because you're a very smart individual, someone that's capable of doing such thing, and I wonder if we can expect writings because I think they would be interesting. Thanks!
Cool video Brian, so nice to learn new things about your career and life in general (especially the burrito part...) One question : If you could make changes to improve Battlegrounds, what would they be ? Unrelated, don’t you think Malygos should get HoFed ?
Do your preferences for control, aggro, etc. in deck construction differ between Hearthstone and Magic, or other card games? What kind of deck construction options would you like to see from a new entrant into the market, or a new release by an established game?
Any thoughts on some upcoming TCGs like Flesh and Blood? It seems interesting and isn't falling into the trap of "Lets remake magic but with a minor difference" that many games seem to fall into
What I would like to see on your chanel are some MtG vids. You don't have to do a lot of them, but it would be cool for example to have SOME MtG content, maybe even trying to qualify for some copmetition. You could keep Hearthstone for Casual play, and MtG for competitive play? Just an idea.
Hey, Eggolas here from.. you know, the video. Thank you for your answer. And I totally agree in regards to having to embrace the randomness and to having games be welcoming to a wide audience. Anybody that strictly complains about randomness in card games really isnt paying attention, because the act of drawing a card, as simple as it is, is considered random. You know? I really appreciate the time you gave to answering my question. Thank you for the content, and rest assured no matter what games this budding young game designer may make in the future, whether card based or not, I send you copies because your insight to how games work is just so fascinating to me. And Kibler because I get the feeling you may see this comment I'll just drop the casual uhhhh.... will you be on my podcast? Once again, thanks for the answer.
Love the content, Kibler, and hope to see more. But the frequency of ads is brutal. Only going to watch with ad block on PC if it's going to be disrupted every 3-4 minutes...
Hey man, I haven't finish the video yet... Cuz work... I'll have to fish it later, but I would like to suggest if you could put some videos of your process building a deck, your first idea, the changes it goes through , and the end result. Kind of you commenting while showing us clips of the process and game play. Like if during a matchup you realize that there is a card it needs instead of another... I don't know, something like that. And they can be lengthier than the highlights... Anyway I'm rumbling around, thanks for the content! (Maybe you do this on stream, but as a RUclips audience ill watch does videos)
Do you think there is room left for innovation in card games that will actually improve player experience? I played redakai to death in maybe 2012-2013 after I found out you had designed it, and thought the stacking system with transparent cards was amazing, but it seems to have never caught on.
@@averygaron994 Thanks for answering my question but I also wonder what changes would kibler make to hearthstone or lor in terms of gameplay or monetization.
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Do you have any plans for the future as a RUclipsr?
3:22 - How do you balance competitive decks vs entertaining decks as a streamer?
6:06 - If you weren't streaming or competing, what career would you do?
7:41 - Did you ever play WoW or just the card games?
12:50 - How did you get into the video game industry as a designer? What advice would you give for those trying to follow? Would you work at Blizzard?
17:10 - Why did you stop LARPing & why did you start again?
20:53 - How often do you find yourself feeling guilty for playing games for fun and not competitively?
22:22 - How much time do you spend on/with Shiro daily?
24:31 - What's your opinion on stream snipers? What do you do?
25:57 - Do you ever miss playing MTG at a pro/high level?
28:01 - What music are you listening to recently? What would you recommend?
31:22 - What's a choice you made that keeps you up at night?
31:32 - What is the most common mistake you see in new card games?
35:58 - How many days a week do you lift/eat fish?
37:36 - How do you keep up with life as a famous streamer? Do you get recognized often?
38:54 - Which company has been more influential in your life, Blizzard or WOTC?
41:21 - What is your ideal burrito?
42:15 - Outro
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Fun fact: the shirt in the thumbnail is not the same shirt he wears in the video. I choose to point this out because he stopped mid stream one day to do poses for it, and it was hilarious. great video btw lots of insightful content. especially the bit at the end.
Mr. St00ksbury I've been subbed to you for 6 months please give me a shoutout
I hope someone asked him how his facial hairs looks so natural and handsome at the same time
Its called getting lucky having good genetics.
@@Fartucus That, and actually taking care of your beard. Too many think you just grow it and then it will look good, and when it does not they have "bad genetics"
Don’t shave too much, trim => oil => brush
The Fact that he doesn’t stop talking for about 40 minutes shows that he is genuinely interested about his viewers questions and that dedication is why I’m subscribed to this channel, keep it up kibler!
14:58, As a fellow game designer (Magic), totally agree with Brian and great advice. Playing a lot of games is good, but everybody plays a lot of games! Show us how you can think critically about games, talk about games, or even design your own. The resources are out there. Good luck, Turi! :)
Only less than 1% of gamers have an actual grasp on the games they play...even designers and developers are often terrible at their own games
@@lierx.agerate8230 Got a reference for that fact?
@@gkier88 the problem with modern man is that they require a reference for something that is right in front of them
@@gkier88 intelligence, logic, reason....these are not the end all ways of perception and understanding and in fact when you do away with them you will no longer need "references" for the most basic truths involved in the world of daily affairs or the universe at large for that matter
@@lierx.agerate8230 Using numbers implies you have statistics. It's okay to just say "No, I was using numbers for my hyperbolic assumption."
Brian, I think you overemphasize Magic's role in your streaming popularity. No question it got your foot in the door in more ways than one (recognition, game design, etc), but I definitely think your personality is the reason for your sustained success as a streamer. There are a lot of skilled, knowledgeable streamers who are simply unpleasant to watch. The most consistent comment I see about you is that even though you play competitively, you don't let the bad luck "rage" moments get you down. I think a lot of people (myself included) get some vicarious pleasure (or therapy) from this - you're a role model to all of us ragers. There are other reasons, too, but that's the big one IMO.
I could watch him stream painting his house XD hes just great at making things entertaining.
Your point on RNG in card games is spot on - I hadn't really considered all the implications you detailed.
a "draw my life" would be super awesome to see his timeline!
seconded!
This format is great, Kibler. It's awesome to interact with you and get your insights.
I love how coherently you are able to articulate yourself. Also, you’re the only competitive-game player I watch. (The other games are sandbox games)
I would love to see you taking on Slay The Spire, I think you would enjoy and many people that watch you would as well
Awesome game and suggestion
I asked him about it in a live stream, he says he's to partial to multiplayer games rather than single player games
Monster train has been really fun too.
I played slay the spire and in the first day i learned an exploit that made the game unplayable...its design is too flawed
@@lierx.agerate8230 Really? Now I'm interested, can you remember what you did to trigger that?
This is a great way to spice up content, I like it! Been watching the channel for years and years and I’m happy to see you expanding your horizons. Keep on keeping on!
Hi Kibler!
i'ven following you for the past 5 years or so, and i really enjoy your decks and charisma. Thanks to you i got into hearthstone and have a lot of fun playing it and seeing you play it.
My question is. What is your favorite deck of all time? Personally your Yogg warrior is my favorite!
Thanks a lot for everything you done so far and keep the good job up!
For future content, I will say that most RUclipsr/streamers hold viewers either by being good at the games they play, or entertaining to listen to. To me you are one of the few that tick both boxes which gives a lot of wiggle room for decisions. I don't know if you watch much or any of other RUclipsrs, but I wonder if you'd be at all interested in doing a series like Northernlion's Binding of Isaac series. It is just him playing a game that he knows inside and out, with the commentary generally having nothing to do with the game and just revolving around anecdotes and thoughts off the top of the head. It's not really ground breaking in terms of exciting new content, but could make for a nice change of pace from the stream highlights that with some exception consist of you speaking through what the best in-game decision is from moment to moment.
Followed you since the MtG days and captivated by your ability to talk and explain about stuff fluently. (Quite many MtG players don't know what they're saying in interview) Now, your Hearthstone videos are the perfect thing to watch during break at work. Thank you, 'professional entertainer' :)
I think a lot of people feel similar in that they prefer playing their own decks that they've created but quite honestly a lot of us are just not as strong deck builders as you. I would love a series where you teach some of the fundamentals of deckbuilding, targeting other decks, while still making room for fun and crazy stuff. Thanks!
Hi Brian, long time fan. This was a fun video and I hope there will be more like these. I really enjoy your discussions on games and game design, from back when they were written for your website, to being the occasional video on here, and then on the Omni channel when that was a thing. I would love to see those kinds of things return for sure. My question is, have you considered doing more content with other people? I know I loved the way you, Frodan and Firebat all interacted on Omnistone/Untitled Stone when you've done those. I think seeing you play games co-op or even against a player you're talking with could be a lot of fun videos. Thanks for always being such a positive and thoughtful voice.
p.s. I really loved a game you worked on a little bit way back when called Sol Forge. I used to play it everyday, back before Heartstone was even on ipads. Thanks for being you.
Great Q and A Brian. Hre are some more questions:-
1. If you WERE to take the lead in designing a new ‘card game’ (ie paper or online tag, deck builder etc), what would you want to do and why?
2. Have ever played any famous board games like Gloomhaven or Pandemic, or are you mainly a Card game player?
3. What does your family think of your ‘career’!!??
4. What Fantasy and Sci-Fi Novels are your favourite and would you recommend?
5. Should Hearthstone have sideboards for competitive play? Is conquest really the best way for competitive Hearthstone to run itself?
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Kibler I'd literally watch you play or talk about anything. HS is a fun game but your passion for games is why I watch your channel. I speak for most of the people here that we are here for YOU.
Quality is oozing all over the place. Such a well spoken and good looking guy.
Love this style of video, and I love the balance/game design discussion videos too!
Love your thoughts on card games made for pro card game players. Randomness helps balance out the fact that someone will, after enough time with the game, know what deck youre running, know what cards youre about to play, know what combo youre trying to go for and then shut it all down. I like how any player, whether theyre a dumb dumb or not, can play a RNG card and just have no idea what theyre gonna get, then make a play that their superior minded opponent cant just immediately shut down, and that makes the game feel way less oppressive to players such as myself.
Oh, snap!? You're a Gareth Emery fan!! Heck yeah. I feel like no one talks about him. I am also listening to his new album. Good stuff.👍
Love Gareth Emery, been listening to him ever since I heard his music used on an Anub’Barak kill video with “Another you, another life”
Loved the video Kibler! I would love to hear more about your college experience. Did you enjoy it? Did you hate it? Why did you pick philosophy? I'm a huge philosophy buff so I would love to hear your insights on the subject. Excited for more videos like this :)
Thanks for making this video Kibler. I'm glad you're also able to make new content like this still uses your passion for gaming, while also tailoring content for more of the RUclipsr setting.
I'm a big fan of your game design & critique videos.
That usually boils down to Hearthstone ATM, but I'd be down to see you review or analyze other types of games you're excited about - not just HS & card games.
I love your content Kibler:) What I love seeing is those types of videos as well as Reviews for various expansions but I would also be interested in watching things that you enjoy outside Hearthstone, like other games or activities.
I don't know if I speak for everyone, but I watch your content because I find what YOU have to say entertaining (well duh) so regardless of the game, if you're able to get really into the "game theory" and break things down in an interesting way, I'll watch!
Great video! I hope you make many more!
My #AskKibler question is how have you been this past year? At the beginning of the year you said you were depressed. You have a wonderful community that truly cares about you and I hope you remember we all support you and are rooting for your success.
I apologize if it this was too personal of a question. I know you're all about the positive vibes. Have a great weekend, Kibler!
I really enjoyed this style of video, looking forward to more!
Really enjoy the content and to know you more :) hope to see more
I've always appreciated that you use classical music you use in your videos. Do have interests in other fine arts or classical literature? Favorites?
RE: Being recognized in public... It was awesome running into you at Add-a-Ball a few years ago. I did a triple-take because I figured there was no way Brian Kibler was randomly at my pinball haunt, but that cheesy photo op made my night.
I’d love to see more long form talking oriented videos. I like to hear your thoughts and I value the varied experiences you’ve had in the gaming industry.
Do you think dual class will work in Hearthstone? I feel like mixing classes makes a lot more sense in MTG since you can create a deck around 2 possible colors or "classes" and it actually feels like you're playing two classes. Whereas here it's like a couple of neutrals for 2 classes only.
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I really enjoyed the video. I didn't know you were a game design, although it makes sense given the level of feedback you provide in your streams and videos.
Honestly I would like to see more videos that show your thought process in the game. Videos where you show a problem within Hearthstone, then you talk about how it got to be a problem, what cards/actions can we currently do, and design card concepts on how you would fix them. It'll give newer players insight on the more complex concepts in the game and I personally love watching people brainstorm.
I rarely comment but man I just cannot tell you how much I love this
'Drinking too much caffeine' - and I instantly get a Starbucks advert lol
Hi Kibler! First of all I want to say that this kind of videos are very entertaining and I hope you keep on doing them.
My question is the following: do you think that being good at card games can be achieved by anyone? I mean (this is my personal experience but the question is general), when I watch your stream or the videos in YT I often realize that there are choices I would never see, while you not only see them, but also take them and they actually win you the game. I don't think, I'm that bad at card games and also I know that I have to learn a lot to be even considered good, but do you think that will it ever be the possibility to be as good as you are (and other pro players are)?
Love the AskKibler segment, you seem to have had a really interesting career path so far!
1) Have you ever played D&D in the past and do you think it would be fun to play a Hearthstone RUclips Community game, with you and say Trump, Regis etc?
2)Do you have a primary area of interest in something outside games design eg Philosophy or Psychology?
Kiblerrrrrr I got to legend for the first time while listening to you! You're my luck charm 😭
Learned a lot that I didn’t know about you. Thanks for always being honest!
Continue doing this series! This also works as a mini podcast :)
I really liked this video Kibler! Great content as always. Only thought is I would've liked if it was a little shorter.
Would you consider doing videos / streams of other games aside from HS, and what are your thoughts on "expanding"? Most of the people I watch that do / used to do only one game mention the struggle to branch out especially when you're already known for one thing, so I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Hey Brian, I don't have a twitter anymore but I wanted you to know you're part of my cardgames career, I play MTG and HS at a high level much because of you. That being said, what I wanted to ask is: how to keep competitive and avoid overburn? How did you do it at your time and how do you recommend now? Not sure if you're gonna see this but still.
I strayed away from Hearthstone more and more. One thing that still informed me and let me stay in touch with the game and the community (one of my favorite ever) was the Omni slash show with you and Friday and Firebat. I loved the show. Is there any plan to bring this or something that way back?
What's the best tournament match you've casted and/or seen? I recently rewatched the Hunterace-Viper final & the Pavel-Amnesiac quarterfinal & they're both just nuts, with super high gameplay matched with equally high RNG. I'd remembered the H-V game 5, where Viper relied on Rafaam for random legendaries to pull out the win, & kind of low-rolled, but game 1 was equally nutty, with Hunterace surviving on 1 hp while Viper tapped for Soulfire. Pavel is remembered for Book into Polymorph, but Book into Firelands Portal just after to remove Emperor Thaurissan was equally absurd. But in game 1, Amnesiac took a 1 in 3 Rag shot ftw, with Pavel holding lethal in hand.
So my favorite TCG of all time was the WoW TCG because I felt like you and the team working on it "fixed the land problem". The WoW TCG was still sufficiently random but it was not random to the point I didn't get to play a game, it just meant I needed to choose what resources I turned into lands instead of putting quests into my resource row. Ultimately I agree with you that lands are a feature not a bug but I think the none games introduced by it are out weighed when looking at a system like WoW TCG where I still get to play a game I just wasn't playing as efficiently as another player making quest drops.
And "We Will Remain" from Ilan Bluestone is just amazing.
40 minutes of Kibler? Sign me up
On a scale of 1 to 14, with 4 being considered the middle, what is your favorite flavor of the English dictionary?
Hey Kibler,
Your experience is generally in card games or similar head-to-head style games. Do you have single player games that you enjoy?
Not a question, but an idea:
With your industry experience and the perspective it brings, I would love to see longform videos where you workshop a game concept. Someone (a follower, content creator, yourself) provides a log line or elevator pitch, and you (maybe with another creator like Day[9]) speak it into a fun, mechanically sound rules system.
You could focus on one project through multiple videos or (to keep it lighthearted and agile) work it more like Deck Doctor; you could even start with existing, notorious rulesets and tinker with their mechanics if starting from scratch is too daunting.
Hello Mr Kibler, love your content!
I wanted to ask, what is your view on power creep in games? Do you think it's necessary to keep players coming back, for example?
I would love to continue watching you play Hearthstone. I know that the people who want more of the usual won't feel the need to comment on this question, so I'm speaking out for them and making sure you know we appreciate what you're currently doing.
Thanks for the great video.
Regarding the career about game designer, i had a friend which work as game designer (now lost contact as he migrated due to the company offer), he was invited after he won the world competition as a champion. As far as I know, he work for both designing and tester for anything new they plan to release
I love you kibler, i would love to see more of these videos
You addressed the type of music you like ( I love electronic as well...Gareth Emery, Armin Van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, etc), but what kind of shows or movies are you in to? Do you have any recommendations?
I would like to say that I'm the person that likes you, but I don't have an opportunity to watch your content rather than on RUclips . So I watch nearly every video here , it doesn't matter what type of video - everything is a thing :)
I would love to see a deep divw in building a deck and then break down the deck gamplay.
In other words break down why you built the way you did then take a game or two and do a watchalong explaining each play.
What I'd love to see you do is play choice/story driven games like Detroit become human, telltale games and mass effect. You know if you haven't played those games already.
Hello Kib, i was wondering: Years ago i played Magic, attracted by the strategy but also by the lore. I've made specific decks with cards maybe suboptimal but tied to the story i wanted to relate/narrate. Have you ever played a game in that way, or the strategy trumps the lore in every instance for you? (Not asking just about magic, but card games in general).
Obviously I cant speak for him explicitly, but you can see that in some of the decks he plays in HS. Like playing Bandersmosh because it’s fun, rather than other cards that may be better fitting for a slot in the deck.
I'm not really that into hs or mtg these days, but I'm a fan of you. So this content is perfect for me
I’m only 5 minutes in the video but I would like to see you play more Legends of Runeterra!
Have you ever played Dwarf Fortress? Love this concept by the way!
#askkibler
Did you know Reckful at all or have any light to shed on such a dark subject? He was one of my favorites early on... and you seem to have the positivity to answer something like this.
Which countries have you been to? Which place would you recommend others to visit and why? (Once this whole pandemic is over of course)
Do you think you'll ever go back on another episode of Game Knights? I saw the episode that featured you awhile ago and was a little disappointed to see that you were playing a precon. After seeing so many of your Hearthstone decks, I was curious to see what kind of deck you'd come up with in a MTG setting.
Wow I love how talented kibler is.
From your work on the WoW TCG what are you most proud of? Is there anything you would like to see Hearthstone incorporate from the WoW TCG?
You should do a video talking more about the WoW TCG...
Kibler, you have thought me a lot trough the years, do you think you could make a game theory seminar, general or specific for trading card games ? Thanks for teaching us sensei
I'd love to take some sort of master class on game development from you!
Actual question: Have you ever thought of/are going to do games with viewers? Like League, Magic (don't know if you do commander, but I don't really think you do), or other games
What do you think ended the wow tcg, why did people not get on board with it?I particularly enjoyed the artwork, and the borders of the card like the extra details etc.
#AskKibler I agree with randomness being good for games but curious if you think MTG could survive if they ditched the (outdated IMO) mana system, changed the card back and went to MTG 2.0. I have tens of thousands of cards but would love to see the new design space open up. Regarding mana in particular, I want card draws to feel exciting while land draws at best seem to only lessen hopelessness.
As a fan of WoW and the WoW TCG when it was around I would love to hear any stories you have of that game's development and what you learnt for future designing or gaming.
I just rewatched Pro Tour Dark Ascension's Finals and Semi-Finals, what was going through your head moments before Paulo extended the hand, or when you launched the 3rd Galvanic Blast at Jon Finkel? How did it feel to win these high-stakes games and ultimately the tournament?
You mentioned you played dnd when you were young..ever thought of playing now that is in a Renaissance of sorts in the last several years? You'll love it, I promise.
Selfish request Kibler, but you gotta get those prototypes outta your head and into the real world! Ready and waiting!
It's funny to tell HAFU it's DOG-o'clock. Hahaha!
Damn there is humble and then their is being self aware. Good job Kibler
I'm curious about your thoughts on how HS game design has evolved. The new expansion in particular seems to embrace a bunch of creative new mechanics, & builds on recent trends that empower swing turns. But I feel like there's a bit of a trade-off with other game skills like hand-reading & playing around specific responses. The game feels more interesting in some ways & has more potential for spectacular moments, & elevates deck-building strategy, but perhaps through minimizing some game skills & tactical decisions.
hey kibler , what's your general opinion about card nerfs in a way they land outside the meta & don't find a way into any played decks , do you think buffs we recieved this expansion were good enough & what would you change to make the meta less stale?
Also, another thing I want to explore about yourself is: you have a degree in phylosophy, if I'm not wrong. Can we expect a book from you? Even a biography? Because you're a very smart individual, someone that's capable of doing such thing, and I wonder if we can expect writings because I think they would be interesting. Thanks!
Cool video Brian, so nice to learn new things about your career and life in general (especially the burrito part...)
One question : If you could make changes to improve Battlegrounds, what would they be ?
Unrelated, don’t you think Malygos should get HoFed ?
Do You have any plans on writing an autobiography? And if so, how soon should we expect it?
Brian is slowly turning into LegalEagle with his slick facial hair.
What's your opinion of Runeterra so far? Do you enjoy the deck building in this CTG? What about the gameplay itself?
I still play hearthstone and love your videos but how long have you been streaming for besides hearthstone
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Do your preferences for control, aggro, etc. in deck construction differ between Hearthstone and Magic, or other card games? What kind of deck construction options would you like to see from a new entrant into the market, or a new release by an established game?
Any thoughts on some upcoming TCGs like Flesh and Blood? It seems interesting and isn't falling into the trap of "Lets remake magic but with a minor difference" that many games seem to fall into
What I would like to see on your chanel are some MtG vids.
You don't have to do a lot of them, but it would be cool for example to have SOME MtG content, maybe even trying to qualify for some copmetition.
You could keep Hearthstone for Casual play, and MtG for competitive play?
Just an idea.
Hey, Eggolas here from.. you know, the video. Thank you for your answer. And I totally agree in regards to having to embrace the randomness and to having games be welcoming to a wide audience.
Anybody that strictly complains about randomness in card games really isnt paying attention, because the act of drawing a card, as simple as it is, is considered random. You know?
I really appreciate the time you gave to answering my question. Thank you for the content, and rest assured no matter what games this budding young game designer may make in the future, whether card based or not, I send you copies because your insight to how games work is just so fascinating to me.
And Kibler because I get the feeling you may see this comment I'll just drop the casual uhhhh.... will you be on my podcast?
Once again, thanks for the answer.
Love the content, Kibler, and hope to see more. But the frequency of ads is brutal. Only going to watch with ad block on PC if it's going to be disrupted every 3-4 minutes...
Yeah that was automated by RUclips - gonna see what I can do to fix it
Hey man, I haven't finish the video yet... Cuz work... I'll have to fish it later, but I would like to suggest if you could put some videos of your process building a deck, your first idea, the changes it goes through , and the end result. Kind of you commenting while showing us clips of the process and game play. Like if during a matchup you realize that there is a card it needs instead of another... I don't know, something like that. And they can be lengthier than the highlights... Anyway I'm rumbling around, thanks for the content! (Maybe you do this on stream, but as a RUclips audience ill watch does videos)
very inspiring vid. Thanks Brian!
Do you think there is room left for innovation in card games that will actually improve player experience? I played redakai to death in maybe 2012-2013 after I found out you had designed it, and thought the stacking system with transparent cards was amazing, but it seems to have never caught on.
Have you ever considered trying Legends of Runeterra and do you consider it better or worse than Hearthstone?
He's played it on stream several times, fyi. Not in several weeks though
@@averygaron994 Thanks for answering my question but I also wonder what changes would kibler make to hearthstone or lor in terms of gameplay or monetization.