Wild Rank To Be Visible On Friends List
by JR Cook - 8 years ago show comments
According to CM Keganbe, Blizzard is modifying their course from their original announcement of Standard and Wild, and have decided that players will have their highest rank in either mode displayed on their friends list rather than only the Standard rank.
There had been some concern in the community that Wild was getting left out in the cold with the friends list seemingly emphasizing Standard ranking, and to an extent, this effort goes a long way to deflating that sense.
Ultimately, this is a great quality of life change before the systems even go live, because it doesn’t hurt players who want to focus their efforts on Standard but it greatly benefits those who want to aim for the top in the more card-diverse Wild mode.
Read the full forum post below.
With the implementation of Standard and Wild formats on the horizon, we want to ensure that their addition to Hearthstone is a fun and meaningful experience for all our players around the world. Everyone should feel free to enjoy the format they have the most fun with, and be recognized for their efforts ascending the ladder in Ranked Play, regardless of format.
After careful consideration, we have decided to make a change to the rank displayed on your friends list once Standard and Wild formats go live.
Previously, we announced that your current rank in Standard would be the rank displayed next to your name on your friends list. Instead, once the Year of the Kraken officially begins, your best current rank–whether Standard or Wild–will automatically be displayed on your friends list.
For example, if you are rank 15 in Wild and rank 18 in Standard, your rank in Wild will be displayed.
We hope this change will encourage our players to proudly display the in-game accomplishments they have achieved, whether they are traversing Wild or diving into Standard.