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[2:01pm] Update: Added Closed Beta Known Issues and Reporting Hacks blue posts.

[2:32pm] Update: Added blue post about keys being emailed to people who get beta access.

[2:36pm] Update: Darhoth's Hearthstone 101 post is worth checking out for Card Clarifications and a brief overview of the game.



The Hearthstone Information Mega-Post

Now with the Hearthstone Beta officially here, it is time to catch up on everything we have seen so far and get everyone caught up and ready to play some Hearthstone! We've prepared information for everyone who is interested in learning more about Hearthstone and to help ease people into the chaos of Beta. Special thank you goes to xskarma, angelcrest, and darhoth for all their help!

Beta Access Will Be Emailed Keys

Don't click on random email links promising beta access! Make sure your account is secure, read up on Battle.Net Account security.

Originally posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums) The Hearthstone beta will use emailed keys. However, the email will NOT require you to click on anything to retrieve said key, it'll be right there in plain view in the email. Just take that key and plug it into your Battle.net account and you're good to go. Accounts are not flagged like they have been in other betas.



(Instructions will be in the email you receive with your key.)

The Heroes of Warcraft

Nine playable heroes from both factions and each with their own unique play-style will be available at launch. These nine heroes represent the original classes that were available at World of Warcraft's launch. There is always room for expansion, so it is possible we will see Death Knights and Monks show up in a future game update.

Hearthstone - The Cards

Hearthstone - The Game Systems

HearthPwn - Tools

Here on HearthPwn we've got some tools available to help craft and share your expert decks, and keep you up to date with the latest posts from Team 5 (Hearthstone!!). Be sure to check out all of our tools, including our complete card database.

How to Report Hack / Exploits / Cheating

Originally posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums) Hey guys,



Please read this important and friendly reminder regarding how to report really bad issues like exploits, hacks, cheats, etc.



According to the Forums Code of Conduct, under NO circumstances should a hack or exploit be reported on the public forums. Because of the sensitive nature of hacks/exploits, posting on forums only ensures that other people are going to attempt to use them. Any poster who breaks this rule will have his/her thread deleted immediately and may be reviewed for a forums ban.



If you find an exploit or think someone is hacking the game, please send a detailed e-mail to hacks@blizzard.com.



Thank you for your due diligence with this. Reporting these issues is incredibly important, but at the same time please remember to report them through the secure channels.

Closed Beta Known Issues