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from the official announcement
Nexus calling is a special event in London starting today and will be streamed live right here [2]! There's a counter built into the stream so you can see how long until the event starts! Special guests lined up during launch celebrations: Developers: Heroes of the Storm Game Director Dustin Browder Senior 3D Artists Phill Gonzales and Luke Mancini Hosts: A well-known UK TV and radio presenter Iain Lee eSports personality Sue ‘Smix’ Lee. Live Performance: Madeon Other noteworthy activities: New hero trailer Live art Cosplayers Quizzes An exclusive special surprise The live stream will kick off at 21:30 CEST (8:30 p.m. BST) on NexusCalling.com and conclude at approximately 23:00 CEST (10:00 p.m. BST). You can tune in to the stream [3] here, and remember to use the #NexusCalling hashtag on twitter! The best tweets will be featured on the official launch site!
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Katowice25012 Posts
Neato!
I will watch some or all of this. I hope the exclusive special surprise is something British.
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I'll watch it. I hope there will be some news and not like Heathstone (without changes from the beta to the game)
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Hype! Looking forward to this
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Mexico2170 Posts
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Russian Federation1612 Posts
Eminem rapping about Heroes of the Storm?!
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Mexico2170 Posts
I don't know who he was but my ears will never recover.
BTW anyones got the page for the team builder? I want that mount!!
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teambuilder.heroesofthestorm.com
I tried it but got a "code not valid" error at the end, tell me if you succeed please!
Edit: somehow I failed at making that url and actual link
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I just got home! What have I missed so far?
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On June 02 2015 05:16 kingjames01 wrote:
I just got home! What have I missed so far?
Some cinematics and two cosplays.
The cinematics weren't the movie quality type though, just HotS ingame engine.
Mostly Johanna intro and a cinematic on a wall showcasing some heroes and maps.
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On June 02 2015 05:18 Thezzy wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:16 kingjames01 wrote:
I just got home! What have I missed so far? Some cinematics and two cosplays. The cinematics weren't the movie quality type though, just HotS ingame engine. Mostly Johanna intro and a cinematic on a wall showcasing some heroes and maps.
Thanks for the answer!
So none of the hinted-at exclusive previews yet, then?
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Not that I've seen so far, Johanna intro was pretty generic.
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Mexico2170 Posts
I liked the cinematic in the wall, maybe its just me but I love those kind of things, which i dont know how they are called, enhaced reality? it is something like that in spanish I believe.
And no I can't build my team i get an error, thanks for the link anyway :D
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I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage.
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On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage.
Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage.
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Mexico2170 Posts
On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage.
He looks like hes faking it to me, most djs do that anyway, just basically play a recording and act as if they are actually doing stuff. Maybe I'm biased and not giving the guy a chance though.
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anyone else find it weird they're putting on a concert for this game?
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Audio cut out for anyone else?
EDIT: Seems to be back.
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Mexico2170 Posts
Well, it's a launch party 
Hope they annoucne something else though, they said they had more announcements.
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Russian Federation1612 Posts
On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage.
No DJ plays music live. It's just impossible. So, ye he just stands here and jumps and somebody likes it.
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Sound would cut out during the best part...
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And sound is back.
Must've been that ESL sound guy.
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On June 02 2015 05:36 [Phantom] wrote:Well, it's a launch party Hope they annoucne something else though, they said they had more announcements.
maybe im old but a launch party for a game just seems weird :p
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Not that the DJ is bad or anything but how long is this going to go on.
Kinda missing the whole relevance to Heroes or its launch here.
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better read the schedule again. If you want the heroes stuff you have to be there, we just get the big shows and interviews.
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On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage.
I didn't say that he's being paid to stand on a stage. I've also acknowledged that he is obviously skilled at what he's doing.
I'm wondering about the impact of pre-programming everything so that they could remove the performer on the stage.
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I just want the title to be "Madeon goes to Blizzcon"
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Russian Federation1612 Posts
On June 02 2015 05:51 kingjames01 wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage. I didn't say that he's being paid to stand on a stage. I've also acknowledged that he is obviously skilled at what he's doing. I'm wondering about the impact of pre-programming everything so that they could remove the performer on the stage.
What do you mean about pre-programming? Is it me or it's just the tracks from the album? 
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So I went to the team builder link and it appears that if I can "form a team" with other people via facebook, I can get a free mount.
Anyone want to try that out with me?
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On June 02 2015 05:57 Jenia6109 wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:51 kingjames01 wrote:On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage. I didn't say that he's being paid to stand on a stage. I've also acknowledged that he is obviously skilled at what he's doing. I'm wondering about the impact of pre-programming everything so that they could remove the performer on the stage. What do you mean about pre-programming? Is it me or it's just the tracks from the album?
far more than tracks from the album.
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On June 02 2015 05:58 kingjames01 wrote:
So I went to the team builder link and it appears that if I can "form a team" with other people via facebook, I can get a free mount.
Anyone want to try that out with me?
Sure, that spider mount looks nice
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On June 02 2015 05:59 Thezzy wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:58 kingjames01 wrote:
So I went to the team builder link and it appears that if I can "form a team" with other people via facebook, I can get a free mount.
Anyone want to try that out with me?
Sure, that spider mount looks nice
Excellent, now we just need 3 more! Anyone else interested?
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Russian Federation1612 Posts
On June 02 2015 05:59 jmbthirteen wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:57 Jenia6109 wrote:On June 02 2015 05:51 kingjames01 wrote:On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage. I didn't say that he's being paid to stand on a stage. I've also acknowledged that he is obviously skilled at what he's doing. I'm wondering about the impact of pre-programming everything so that they could remove the performer on the stage. What do you mean about pre-programming? Is it me or it's just the tracks from the album? far more than tracks from the album.
A couple of random added samples? It obviously can be done beforehand.
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On June 02 2015 05:51 kingjames01 wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage. I didn't say that he's being paid to stand on a stage. I've also acknowledged that he is obviously skilled at what he's doing. I'm wondering about the impact of pre-programming everything so that they could remove the performer on the stage.
I don't get the dj part either. But I would imagine it's trivial to do what you mentioned. Since it's all done digitally, it's easy to record the music.
Compare this to a pianist, for example, unless he plays on a digital piano, otherwise you'll need a mic and some recording device to save the music digitally.
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what a terrible launch, 30 minutes of actual game content, then watching some nerds dance around.... 3/10 wtf blizz.
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On June 02 2015 06:04 kingjames01 wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:59 Thezzy wrote:On June 02 2015 05:58 kingjames01 wrote:
So I went to the team builder link and it appears that if I can "form a team" with other people via facebook, I can get a free mount.
Anyone want to try that out with me?
Sure, that spider mount looks nice Excellent, now we just need 3 more! Anyone else interested?
you dont need ppl to participate. just select 4 of your friends. they wont even see that you chose them
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2 hours of event to announce how to unlock an already announced mount?
Well, I call it fail
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dj is there to provide a feeling of uniqueness and interactivity. Without the human bit people wouldn't enjoy it as much. You don't need to understand why Apple can charge 500 more dollars for the same product. But they wouldn't be able to do it if there wouldn't be enough people that enjoy spending their money a name.
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Meh that teambuilder thing isn't working.
Just gets stuck on loading after assigning the traits.
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On June 02 2015 06:06 Enox wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 06:04 kingjames01 wrote:On June 02 2015 05:59 Thezzy wrote:On June 02 2015 05:58 kingjames01 wrote:
So I went to the team builder link and it appears that if I can "form a team" with other people via facebook, I can get a free mount.
Anyone want to try that out with me?
Sure, that spider mount looks nice Excellent, now we just need 3 more! Anyone else interested? you dont need ppl to participate. just select 4 of your friends. they wont even see that you chose them
Oh really? What's the point of it then?
I really hate it when I get sent messages inviting me to join in on some crappy game on Facebook.
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Russian Federation1612 Posts
On June 02 2015 06:05 Pembar wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 05:51 kingjames01 wrote:On June 02 2015 05:29 ZKtheMAN wrote:On June 02 2015 05:26 kingjames01 wrote:
I respect this DJ for his obvious skill, but my question is, could this entire routine be programmed into a computer? Then you wouldn't have to pay someone to stand on stage. Ya see, the thing about Madeon is that he does it all live. He loads the samples into his software and then mixes it all live, instead of doing it beforehand. So, for example, if the power were to go out, he'd have to load all the samples back and start mixing the music again. So don't think he's being paid to stand on a stage. I didn't say that he's being paid to stand on a stage. I've also acknowledged that he is obviously skilled at what he's doing. I'm wondering about the impact of pre-programming everything so that they could remove the performer on the stage. I don't get the dj part either. But I would imagine it's trivial to do what you mentioned. Since it's all done digitally, it's easy to record the music. Compare this to a pianist, for example, unless he plays on a digital piano, otherwise you'll need a mic and some recording device to save the music digitally.
Actually it's really hard to make the music of this quality. But it's really easy to stand there in the shadow behind the thousand of lights and lasers and act yourself like you are doing something.
People often overrates DJ performances and underrates their production abilities.
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On June 02 2015 06:16 Thezzy wrote:
Meh that teambuilder thing isn't working.
Just gets stuck on loading after assigning the traits.
I have the same issue 
EDIT: Have tried letting it load for the past 20 minutes. No success. Going to try again tomorrow.
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On June 02 2015 06:59 Ghostcom wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 06:16 Thezzy wrote:
Meh that teambuilder thing isn't working.
Just gets stuck on loading after assigning the traits. I have the same issue
Just tried it; I do too.
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I just tried it again and it worked for me.
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I closed the stream after 10 minutes of trying to figure out what the DJ had to do with the game launch. Was there anything relevant afterwards?
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On June 02 2015 18:30 Morfildur wrote:
I closed the stream after 10 minutes of trying to figure out what the DJ had to do with the game launch. Was there anything relevant afterwards?
Nope, that was the last thing.
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I'm really disappointed by the HotS launch event. I expected it to be at least half as good as the Starcraft 2 one. The launch party for Starcraft 2 was absolutely epic. They could have done so much more interviews, announced some more stuff, do some showmatches, etc.
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On June 02 2015 10:59 kingjames01 wrote:
I just tried it again and it worked for me.
Still no luck today.
EDIT: Worked when I changed browser from chrome to firefox :S
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On June 02 2015 18:53 Chairman Ray wrote:Show nested quote +On June 02 2015 18:30 Morfildur wrote:
I closed the stream after 10 minutes of trying to figure out what the DJ had to do with the game launch. Was there anything relevant afterwards? Nope, that was the last thing.
Thanks. At least I don't have to watch the VOD then.
I thought there'd be at least some celebrity showmatches and such, but this was really disappointing.
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Northern Ireland22208 Posts
what an epic launch event rofl
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They still didn't add johanna to the game T_T
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I want that mount, is there any way I can get it without facebook? Twitter challenge or something?
I don't have facebook T_T
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nope, facebook is the only way
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On June 03 2015 04:36 Enox wrote:nope, facebook is the only way
thanks....I guess i'll use my gf's fb...she saw my sad face and told me to use it lol
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Mexico2170 Posts
I can give you a spare code, since you can use the facebook app multiple times.
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On June 03 2015 04:38 KobraKay wrote:thanks....I guess i'll use my gf's fb...she saw my sad face and told me to use it lol
Heh, I had to do similar :D.
Surprised Blizzard decided to use FB since their target market are PC gamers, who everyone knows have no life, and therefore no friends and no need for FB. I guess Blizzard wanted this to be a super exclusive mount that people would see once every 100 games or so and get super jealous :p.
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On June 03 2015 05:07 [Phantom] wrote:
I can give you a spare code, since you can use the facebook app multiple times.
Thanks but I got one with her fb account Im going to log in in a few minutes to check if I got it or not.
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On June 03 2015 05:07 [Phantom] wrote:
I can give you a spare code, since you can use the facebook app multiple times.
id love that. im one of those weird fb boycot guys.
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Hmm, just logged in and it had some popups for the gifts.
Popups were:
WoW pet
Hearthstone card back (not the card mount)
Wolf mount
First week HotS portrait
The wolf mount doesn't show up in the mount selection part though, and I'm supposed to have the Hearthstone card mount, but there was no popup for it (and obviously it isn't just magically there either) .
The shop is still down though, so maybe they'll both be fixed (I assume that the wolf mount at the least will), hopefully I don't need to play another 100 games of HS, that'd be annoying and stupid since the rewards from and for WoW are retroactive as was the Hearthstone card back.
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If anyone has an extra code or can explain me how to receive those things I'd really like it.
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The Wolf mount is for getting level 100 in WoW.
The Hearthstone card back is for getting account level 12 in HotS.
The Grave Golem battle pet for WoW is apparently for account level 20 in HotS.
Portrait is for the logging into HotS during launch week I guess.
The Hearthstone card mount is for winning 100 games in Hearthstone, although I don't think it's been confirmed whether it's retroactive or not.
The mechano-spider mount is for doing the FB crap at teambuilder.heroesofthestorm.com (you don't need to like it, even though it says you do, and it doesn't message anyone you pick as part of your team).
I don't have an active subscription to WoW in case anyone was wondering.
Edit: The wolf mount is for HotS, not WoW, in case anyone got confused.
Edit 2: Wolf mount has shown up now (along with the main screen changing), still no Hearthstone mount though, hopefully I won't have to play a bunch of HS games :/.
Edit 3: It's 100 HS wins, not 100 HS games, still have enough wins but no mount yet.
Edit 4: HS mount is retroactive, but hasn't been added yet:
This Mount won’t be available on launch day itself, but don’t worry – we’ll let you know just as soon as it arrives. If you’ve already reached 100 wins in Hearthstone, you’re all set to receive the Mount when it’s awarded. If you haven’t quite toppled 100 opponents just yet, then now’s the perfect time to start racking up games in Play Mode!
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Thanks, that was informative.
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Mexico2170 Posts
Ok guys so I was wrong, you can do it multiple times but you get the same code.. fortunately I've got an alt facebook account so I managed to get another one, so first come first served:
3540601310200687585678761
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Northern Ireland22208 Posts
why not create a dummy facebook account. U won't be feeding them any personal info. A lot of giveaways are done thru fb
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On June 03 2015 08:43 ahswtini wrote:
why not create a dummy facebook account. U won't be feeding them any personal info. A lot of giveaways are done thru fb
but for this app you also need 5 friends on your account. on reddit you can find dummy accounts to add..
i did have a fb account tho, my old work needed it as a fb dev.
i think the mount looks good.
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Am i supposed to do anything to obtain the Hearthstone card back?
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On June 03 2015 12:44 zeratul_jf wrote:
Am i supposed to do anything to obtain the Hearthstone card back?
Nobody has it. Probably it will come with the next patch!
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On June 03 2015 11:18 Nizaris wrote:Show nested quote +On June 03 2015 08:43 ahswtini wrote:
why not create a dummy facebook account. U won't be feeding them any personal info. A lot of giveaways are done thru fb but for this app you also need 5 friends on your account. on reddit you can find dummy accounts to add.. i did have a fb account tho, my old work needed it as a fb dev. i think the mount looks good.
EMail addresses are free, so it's easy to create 6 dummy accounts. You could get 6 codes and sell 5 of them on ebay to less inventive people :p
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interesting event overall
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On June 03 2015 16:19 Morfildur wrote:Show nested quote +On June 03 2015 11:18 Nizaris wrote:On June 03 2015 08:43 ahswtini wrote:
why not create a dummy facebook account. U won't be feeding them any personal info. A lot of giveaways are done thru fb but for this app you also need 5 friends on your account. on reddit you can find dummy accounts to add.. i did have a fb account tho, my old work needed it as a fb dev. i think the mount looks good. EMail addresses are free, so it's easy to create 6 dummy accounts. You could get 6 codes and sell 5 of them on ebay to less inventive people :p
yes they are. best site for it is http://10minutemail.com/
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