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How Hearthstone threw out the rulebook for Escape from Violet Hold
Hearthstone's Team 5 discusses the design philosophy behind the 'rule breaker' mechanics introduced in the Escape from Violet Hold expansion. Initial Design Lead Cora Georgiou and Senior Game Designer Edward Goodwin explain how they subverted established game rules to create new deck-building opportunities and exciting gameplay experiences, while also detailing some mechanics that were ultimately cut.