THL Hall of Fame - 10th Class
Memnarch - Throughout my time in THL, I've had the pleasure of playing with dozens of different players. None have been quite like Memnarch. I'll try to explain as succinctly as possible. Memnarch isn't a traditional Standard player. He's a Wild player first and foremost. And yet, he won a Legacy championship in Season 21 with Standard THL Degenerates and now anchors the 1 seed for them. Memnarch doesn't plan and prepare the way other players do. Crafting a strategy against an opponent isn't in his wheelhouse. Instead, he brings the patented "Memnarch lineup:" a lineup copied from another player at random. And yet, he still wins week in and week out in every series he plays, boasting a combined 59.91% win rate in Legacy, Pro, and Wild Series. Memnarch doesn't even *enjoy* Hearthstone anymore. He has the longest one sided beef I've ever seen in the community against Radar Detector, a spell from *two years ago.* Mentioning the card makes his blood boil in an instant. Our inner circles have coined him the "resident doomer" because of how often he talks about the game falling off ever since Radar Detector ruined everything. And yet, he still plays. Memnarch is one of the most unique cases you'll find in THL. Few can match his performance, and even fewer can match his spirit. He's one of the most deserving players I can think of for a Hall of Fame induction - not just because of his accolades, but because he's a standout gem in this wonderful community. Hats off to you, resident doomer. Your legacy is immortalized in the Hall. Congratulations!
- MartyB
Lambyseries - Many eons ago, during a new season, I was rushing to reach day 1 legend. I started off 14-0 and felt like the midrange hunter king. But then I hit a roadblock. Out of my next 20 games, about 15 were against an odd rogue player who kept punishing poor Rexxar. Later, I discovered that player was Lamby. Either that season or the next, Lamby and I were among 20-25 players vying for a top 16 finish to qualify for MT Arlington. As the season officially reached its end, I connected with many of the other players, all of whom respected each other for the hard-fought battle. Lamby was one of those players. Talking with him, it was immediately apparent that beyond his remarkable talent, he was incredibly chill and kind. When we met in person at MT Arlington, I realized Lamby was the embodiment of cool, calm, and collected. Just being around him put you at ease. We stayed in touch and scrimmed together, and he always made time to respond thoughtfully to any questions I had. Later, I needed one more player for the exalted Popeye's Spicy Chicken Sandwiches. Lamby was the obvious choice. He was an invaluable asset to our team, helping us secure a title (hmm... citation needed) while always being eager to assist with prep. Around that same time, Lamby's trajectory quickly accelerated. He earned the title of Grandmaster, and his stream was quickly growing. Though I'm no longer in touch with the gaming world, I know that Lamby is thriving and his stream is flourishing. With every accolade and milestone Lamby achieved along the way, the community was genuinely excited and rooted for him wholeheartedly. I guarantee that you cannot find a single soul who has anything negative to say about him. I'm so glad that his name will now be etched into the history of THL. He truly deserves this honor and all others he has received. Lamby, I look back on those midrange hunter vs odd rogue duels fondly. You are a gift to the Hearthstone and THL communities. We would take you over a lamborghini any day.
- HonestZaib
Pyrollama - I have had the pleasure of being Pyrollama's teammate from the very beginning when he began his THL career. Right from the beginning, Pyro was an incredible consistent and reliable player. Over the past six seasons in Pro Series, I don't think he's ever finished lower than the 2-seed on a competitive Pro team that's consistently made it to playoffs. And the stats only back this up, with a ridiculous 73% win rate in Pro! It's not just the stats and results though. In prep and review, Pyro consistently helps his teammates, provides insightful reviews on his own games as well as his teammates' matches, and always has superb preparation and solid approaches to his opponents. As Pyro entered Hero Series for the first time as a full-time player, as his captain, I got to see his preparation in the closed list, last hero standing format (one of the more challenging preparation formats), and again, his approaches were always solid - quickly grasping and understanding the role of classes and how to gain edges on opponents through decklist choices and class brings. Having a top 6 crossover win rate in all of THL's history with a minimum of 11 seasons is absolutely amazing, and the eye-test backs up the stats! Teammates of Cheese Mongers United (his pro team) have said many times that if Pyro just had more time, he was the one person on the team who had a realistic shot at going out for the pro circuit masters tour. I'm so happy for Pyro to get recognized for his achievements in Hearthstone, as he is a quality player, teammate, and overall great person that I've had the pleasure to know.
- Wild9
PocketTrain – The best part about being teammates with PocketTrain? He's in EU so he submits his decklists earliest and we can all copy them.
Oh and also he's the World Champion.
It's surprisingly difficult to write an induction speech for someone who's already obtained the game's highest honor, but I'm gonna try anyway. Because here's the thing about Pocket- you would never know from his demeanor or his work ethic that he's already been so successful. He's right there reviewing replays, discussing misplays, and figuring out how to plan better and play better every week. The difference is in... well, how he plays. He routinely brought lineups filled with decks I couldn't win a game with and would 3-0 ez with some incredible game planning. His replays were educational for me and his presence really elevated the team. And lemme tell you, BrushyTuna had no shortage of strong players - in fact, the team's championship roster only had one player that isn't in the hall of fame. That changes today. Welcome to the hall, Pocket!
- RidiculousHat
Despite winning the Hearthstone World Championship while playing in THL, PocketTrain's biggest achievement remains his ability to forget when deck submission is due each and every week after 8 seasons of competing.
- McBanterFace
jjjjjj - Come in, come in. Everyone's a winner! Except, that only applied to the man with the same letter 6 times in his name. In season 2, jjjjjj proceeded to have one of the most dominant seasons ever in Wild THL, securing an 11-0 record and being the cornerstone for the eventual champions, Everyone's a Winner. He would continue his dominance throughout the rest of his time in THL, boasting a 64% win rate over 67 matches played. Not only was he a great player inside THL, he was a great friend outside of it too, often assisting with piloting decisions before matches or helping out with deck selections for the week. He would always be there to cheer you on during your match, and he truly pushed everyone on the team to play their best. jjjjjj, I couldn't be happier to have been a captain of yours. You are an amazing friend to interact with both inside and outside of Hearthstone, and you've changed me in more ways than one. Congratulations on your Hall of Fame induction, it's truly deserved for the MozaKING.
- Sundy
YouKittenMe – YouKittenMe started as an integral member in the Arizona State University Hearthstone scene, which blossomed into a long and storied THL career. Alongside one hero championship with At Least I Don't Have Chicken, YouKittenMe will be well remembered as a player who tried to reject the meta whenever possible to play what he wanted, or iterate on the newest science experiment that hit the ranked ladder. Many of the best teams of the recent years trusted him to win crucial matches by out-teching his opponents or providing off-meta reads. He saw my potential and urged me to compete for his team in my first season, introducing me to everyone and making it super easy to join the THL community that we all love. I'll always remember him primarily as an amazing Trios teammate who challenged Skrt and I to play interesting decks and to just have fun along the ride. In this way, he brings immense value and camaraderie to any team he's been on.
- TAB
The inner machinations of YouKittenMe's mind are an enigma. He is the single most creative player I've ever had the privilege to play with and that trait has taken him to the heights of countless fantastic seasons, a championship, and an impressive 60% lifetime win rate to be proud of. For the last decade and a half that we've known each other YouKittenMe has always shown a love for playing off-meta strategies and out of the box thinking. Hearthstone is no exception, and by the time he made his way into THL he had full confidence to play any deck he wanted. That's his secret sauce, you don't know what he's going to play against you, but you know you're going to have your work cut out for you if you want to beat him. He proved this very early on in his career, making a statement with the At Least I Don't Have Chicken championship team in his sophomore season. And ever since then Kitten's kept outthinking and outplaying opponents. The best insight into this I've had is being his trios teammate from Arizona State through THL, where just by having Kitten on your team you expand your potential deck pool to anything that exists. YouKittenMe's skill and knowledge is invaluable to his teams and will always leave his opponents bewildered saying "You've goat to be kitten me."
- SkrtReynolds
Gle – Gle has that Wilt Chamberlain type aura in the THL lore. Boasting a 69% win rate across all series, he was as good as it gets, but in an era where not many witnessed his gameplay. To put that into perspective, he has the 5th highest win rate in all of THL history, min 50 matches. Consistency was the best part of his game, but it came as a fault with grandmaster points in 2021, as he was able to get a respectable 6 wins multiple times in a scoring system where points came with only 7 wins or above. That's when he felt his talents went unsung and started in more of a mentorship role than competitive with Team Swagoi. He was an early catalyst to supporting MoleStar, coookiemonst, and NoGlocko in their preparation and endeavors in the Masters Tours as he took a step back with his work career. Many will ask, how good was gle? The stats with pique the eye of the closest stat watcher, but his character has inspired many of his closest peers. His legacy has been carried throughout Swagoi and will now also be through THL as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- MoleStar
D0nkey – Where would THL be without D0nkey? Any open list series has been reliant on their website hsguru.com, previously known as d0nkey.top along with their discord bot in the THL server. Beyond these wonderful contributions, D0nkey has been a force in the Pro Series on both servers. In EU Pro they had a 75% win rate, an all-star, MVP, and runner-up for Best Captain in consecutive seasons. They were truly an icon of EU THL but their pro dominance extended into the NA variant. D0nkey has three all-stars, an MVP, and boasts a 65% win rate with a streak of 7 sweeps in the regular season of Season 14 which helped cement a championship. I am very happy to be the one to write this nomination for them into a much-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame to one of the Five Boxing Wizards Jumped Quickly.
- Diamond
Wild9 – I first met Wild9 during the start of the pandemic when he reached out to me to join one of my teams. I sent him an invite to my server and found him a spot on Good Luck Albatrosses. Fast forward 4 years later, Wild9 is a household name in THL boasting an impressive win rate as a player, won in multiple series, being an integral part of content and being an upstanding community member. Wild9 is a five-time champion, four of which came in Hero Series. A big part of Wild9's success comes from his prep and communication. He excels in his prep and play shown by his MVP season in Pro Season 12 going 7-0 in a stacked field. He also makes sure he is around to help his teammates which I have seen firsthand as his captain previously. Wild9 has been one of the cornerstone stream operators as of late making sure that THL can be broadcasted to the community. I offer my most sincere congratulations to you friend on your Hall of Fame induction.
- Diamond
NiceJewishOwl – Well owl be damned! It's finally hall of fame time. This hall of fame class consists of some of THL's strongest players (and Milo). Despite being "dogshit at battlegrounds," Milo has managed to out-control his traditional hearthstone opponents in style, leading to his induction into the most illustrious of groups: THL Hall of Fame. It's not just his impressive win rates that bring him acclaim, but the way in which he does it. His decks have always been a hoot! He most certainly holds the all-time record for most weeks submitting random classes. He will tell you what deck he's bringing, bring it, and still beat you with it. If there's ever a funny card to play, he'll play it. His boner OTK shaman has lethal vs my boar priest, and what does Milo do? Hits my boar with maindeck hex. I didn't even know that card was in standard! His beloved control warrior is facing a heavily unfavored combo matchup - what does Milo do? Outrider's axe goes face for 9. Galvangar comes down on curve for 9 more. And then it sticks. Suddenly your life total is 0. You got killed on t7 by control warrior in an 80/20 matchup. To sum it up, when Milo is on your team, everything is going to be owl-right. Congrats!
Now go help a broke artist by subscribing to his youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@triangleboy5798
- AlwaysJustinTime
Memnarch - Throughout my time in THL, I've had the pleasure of playing with dozens of different players. None have been quite like Memnarch. I'll try to explain as succinctly as possible. Memnarch isn't a traditional Standard player. He's a Wild player first and foremost. And yet, he won a Legacy championship in Season 21 with Standard THL Degenerates and now anchors the 1 seed for them. Memnarch doesn't plan and prepare the way other players do. Crafting a strategy against an opponent isn't in his wheelhouse. Instead, he brings the patented "Memnarch lineup:" a lineup copied from another player at random. And yet, he still wins week in and week out in every series he plays, boasting a combined 59.91% win rate in Legacy, Pro, and Wild Series. Memnarch doesn't even *enjoy* Hearthstone anymore. He has the longest one sided beef I've ever seen in the community against Radar Detector, a spell from *two years ago.* Mentioning the card makes his blood boil in an instant. Our inner circles have coined him the "resident doomer" because of how often he talks about the game falling off ever since Radar Detector ruined everything. And yet, he still plays. Memnarch is one of the most unique cases you'll find in THL. Few can match his performance, and even fewer can match his spirit. He's one of the most deserving players I can think of for a Hall of Fame induction - not just because of his accolades, but because he's a standout gem in this wonderful community. Hats off to you, resident doomer. Your legacy is immortalized in the Hall. Congratulations!
- MartyB
Lambyseries - Many eons ago, during a new season, I was rushing to reach day 1 legend. I started off 14-0 and felt like the midrange hunter king. But then I hit a roadblock. Out of my next 20 games, about 15 were against an odd rogue player who kept punishing poor Rexxar. Later, I discovered that player was Lamby. Either that season or the next, Lamby and I were among 20-25 players vying for a top 16 finish to qualify for MT Arlington. As the season officially reached its end, I connected with many of the other players, all of whom respected each other for the hard-fought battle. Lamby was one of those players. Talking with him, it was immediately apparent that beyond his remarkable talent, he was incredibly chill and kind. When we met in person at MT Arlington, I realized Lamby was the embodiment of cool, calm, and collected. Just being around him put you at ease. We stayed in touch and scrimmed together, and he always made time to respond thoughtfully to any questions I had. Later, I needed one more player for the exalted Popeye's Spicy Chicken Sandwiches. Lamby was the obvious choice. He was an invaluable asset to our team, helping us secure a title (hmm... citation needed) while always being eager to assist with prep. Around that same time, Lamby's trajectory quickly accelerated. He earned the title of Grandmaster, and his stream was quickly growing. Though I'm no longer in touch with the gaming world, I know that Lamby is thriving and his stream is flourishing. With every accolade and milestone Lamby achieved along the way, the community was genuinely excited and rooted for him wholeheartedly. I guarantee that you cannot find a single soul who has anything negative to say about him. I'm so glad that his name will now be etched into the history of THL. He truly deserves this honor and all others he has received. Lamby, I look back on those midrange hunter vs odd rogue duels fondly. You are a gift to the Hearthstone and THL communities. We would take you over a lamborghini any day.
- HonestZaib
Pyrollama - I have had the pleasure of being Pyrollama's teammate from the very beginning when he began his THL career. Right from the beginning, Pyro was an incredible consistent and reliable player. Over the past six seasons in Pro Series, I don't think he's ever finished lower than the 2-seed on a competitive Pro team that's consistently made it to playoffs. And the stats only back this up, with a ridiculous 73% win rate in Pro! It's not just the stats and results though. In prep and review, Pyro consistently helps his teammates, provides insightful reviews on his own games as well as his teammates' matches, and always has superb preparation and solid approaches to his opponents. As Pyro entered Hero Series for the first time as a full-time player, as his captain, I got to see his preparation in the closed list, last hero standing format (one of the more challenging preparation formats), and again, his approaches were always solid - quickly grasping and understanding the role of classes and how to gain edges on opponents through decklist choices and class brings. Having a top 6 crossover win rate in all of THL's history with a minimum of 11 seasons is absolutely amazing, and the eye-test backs up the stats! Teammates of Cheese Mongers United (his pro team) have said many times that if Pyro just had more time, he was the one person on the team who had a realistic shot at going out for the pro circuit masters tour. I'm so happy for Pyro to get recognized for his achievements in Hearthstone, as he is a quality player, teammate, and overall great person that I've had the pleasure to know.
- Wild9
PocketTrain – The best part about being teammates with PocketTrain? He's in EU so he submits his decklists earliest and we can all copy them.
Oh and also he's the World Champion.
It's surprisingly difficult to write an induction speech for someone who's already obtained the game's highest honor, but I'm gonna try anyway. Because here's the thing about Pocket- you would never know from his demeanor or his work ethic that he's already been so successful. He's right there reviewing replays, discussing misplays, and figuring out how to plan better and play better every week. The difference is in... well, how he plays. He routinely brought lineups filled with decks I couldn't win a game with and would 3-0 ez with some incredible game planning. His replays were educational for me and his presence really elevated the team. And lemme tell you, BrushyTuna had no shortage of strong players - in fact, the team's championship roster only had one player that isn't in the hall of fame. That changes today. Welcome to the hall, Pocket!
- RidiculousHat
Despite winning the Hearthstone World Championship while playing in THL, PocketTrain's biggest achievement remains his ability to forget when deck submission is due each and every week after 8 seasons of competing.
- McBanterFace
jjjjjj - Come in, come in. Everyone's a winner! Except, that only applied to the man with the same letter 6 times in his name. In season 2, jjjjjj proceeded to have one of the most dominant seasons ever in Wild THL, securing an 11-0 record and being the cornerstone for the eventual champions, Everyone's a Winner. He would continue his dominance throughout the rest of his time in THL, boasting a 64% win rate over 67 matches played. Not only was he a great player inside THL, he was a great friend outside of it too, often assisting with piloting decisions before matches or helping out with deck selections for the week. He would always be there to cheer you on during your match, and he truly pushed everyone on the team to play their best. jjjjjj, I couldn't be happier to have been a captain of yours. You are an amazing friend to interact with both inside and outside of Hearthstone, and you've changed me in more ways than one. Congratulations on your Hall of Fame induction, it's truly deserved for the MozaKING.
- Sundy
YouKittenMe – YouKittenMe started as an integral member in the Arizona State University Hearthstone scene, which blossomed into a long and storied THL career. Alongside one hero championship with At Least I Don't Have Chicken, YouKittenMe will be well remembered as a player who tried to reject the meta whenever possible to play what he wanted, or iterate on the newest science experiment that hit the ranked ladder. Many of the best teams of the recent years trusted him to win crucial matches by out-teching his opponents or providing off-meta reads. He saw my potential and urged me to compete for his team in my first season, introducing me to everyone and making it super easy to join the THL community that we all love. I'll always remember him primarily as an amazing Trios teammate who challenged Skrt and I to play interesting decks and to just have fun along the ride. In this way, he brings immense value and camaraderie to any team he's been on.
- TAB
The inner machinations of YouKittenMe's mind are an enigma. He is the single most creative player I've ever had the privilege to play with and that trait has taken him to the heights of countless fantastic seasons, a championship, and an impressive 60% lifetime win rate to be proud of. For the last decade and a half that we've known each other YouKittenMe has always shown a love for playing off-meta strategies and out of the box thinking. Hearthstone is no exception, and by the time he made his way into THL he had full confidence to play any deck he wanted. That's his secret sauce, you don't know what he's going to play against you, but you know you're going to have your work cut out for you if you want to beat him. He proved this very early on in his career, making a statement with the At Least I Don't Have Chicken championship team in his sophomore season. And ever since then Kitten's kept outthinking and outplaying opponents. The best insight into this I've had is being his trios teammate from Arizona State through THL, where just by having Kitten on your team you expand your potential deck pool to anything that exists. YouKittenMe's skill and knowledge is invaluable to his teams and will always leave his opponents bewildered saying "You've goat to be kitten me."
- SkrtReynolds
Gle – Gle has that Wilt Chamberlain type aura in the THL lore. Boasting a 69% win rate across all series, he was as good as it gets, but in an era where not many witnessed his gameplay. To put that into perspective, he has the 5th highest win rate in all of THL history, min 50 matches. Consistency was the best part of his game, but it came as a fault with grandmaster points in 2021, as he was able to get a respectable 6 wins multiple times in a scoring system where points came with only 7 wins or above. That's when he felt his talents went unsung and started in more of a mentorship role than competitive with Team Swagoi. He was an early catalyst to supporting MoleStar, coookiemonst, and NoGlocko in their preparation and endeavors in the Masters Tours as he took a step back with his work career. Many will ask, how good was gle? The stats with pique the eye of the closest stat watcher, but his character has inspired many of his closest peers. His legacy has been carried throughout Swagoi and will now also be through THL as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- MoleStar
D0nkey – Where would THL be without D0nkey? Any open list series has been reliant on their website hsguru.com, previously known as d0nkey.top along with their discord bot in the THL server. Beyond these wonderful contributions, D0nkey has been a force in the Pro Series on both servers. In EU Pro they had a 75% win rate, an all-star, MVP, and runner-up for Best Captain in consecutive seasons. They were truly an icon of EU THL but their pro dominance extended into the NA variant. D0nkey has three all-stars, an MVP, and boasts a 65% win rate with a streak of 7 sweeps in the regular season of Season 14 which helped cement a championship. I am very happy to be the one to write this nomination for them into a much-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame to one of the Five Boxing Wizards Jumped Quickly.
- Diamond
Wild9 – I first met Wild9 during the start of the pandemic when he reached out to me to join one of my teams. I sent him an invite to my server and found him a spot on Good Luck Albatrosses. Fast forward 4 years later, Wild9 is a household name in THL boasting an impressive win rate as a player, won in multiple series, being an integral part of content and being an upstanding community member. Wild9 is a five-time champion, four of which came in Hero Series. A big part of Wild9's success comes from his prep and communication. He excels in his prep and play shown by his MVP season in Pro Season 12 going 7-0 in a stacked field. He also makes sure he is around to help his teammates which I have seen firsthand as his captain previously. Wild9 has been one of the cornerstone stream operators as of late making sure that THL can be broadcasted to the community. I offer my most sincere congratulations to you friend on your Hall of Fame induction.
- Diamond
NiceJewishOwl – Well owl be damned! It's finally hall of fame time. This hall of fame class consists of some of THL's strongest players (and Milo). Despite being "dogshit at battlegrounds," Milo has managed to out-control his traditional hearthstone opponents in style, leading to his induction into the most illustrious of groups: THL Hall of Fame. It's not just his impressive win rates that bring him acclaim, but the way in which he does it. His decks have always been a hoot! He most certainly holds the all-time record for most weeks submitting random classes. He will tell you what deck he's bringing, bring it, and still beat you with it. If there's ever a funny card to play, he'll play it. His boner OTK shaman has lethal vs my boar priest, and what does Milo do? Hits my boar with maindeck hex. I didn't even know that card was in standard! His beloved control warrior is facing a heavily unfavored combo matchup - what does Milo do? Outrider's axe goes face for 9. Galvangar comes down on curve for 9 more. And then it sticks. Suddenly your life total is 0. You got killed on t7 by control warrior in an 80/20 matchup. To sum it up, when Milo is on your team, everything is going to be owl-right. Congrats!
Now go help a broke artist by subscribing to his youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@triangleboy5798
- AlwaysJustinTime
THL Hall of Fame - 9th Class
Cheesee10 - cheesee10 burst onto the THL scene in Season 2 for Soupreme winning Rookie of the Season with a 7-2 record. He backed this up in Season 3 going 10-2, winning MVP and helping his team to the Championship. He played 3 further seasons in his first incarnation with another impressive season 7-3 in Season 5.
I contacted cheesee10 in May 2021 when recruiting for APM's innaugural season. He'd just returned to the game, grinding ladder and Masters Tour qualifiers, he'd also subbed in twice for Pro series. To my surprise he agreed to join my legacy team. His return to THL in season 19 after a 3 year hiatus yielded a 7-3 record and All Star recognition. The season unfortunately cut short in the quarter-final losing 13-14 despite the team winning 3 matches. At the end of the season I contacted him asking if he wanted to continue, for which he quickly replied that he would. A ritual I would get accustomed to.
For the next 3 seasons cheesee10 would continue to grind Masters Tour qualifiers, do well in Masters Tours and do well in THL. He backed up his return season going 7-4 in season 20, 8-2 in season 21 and 6-2 in season 22, receiving All Star recognition in seasons 21 and 22. Season 23 was his final season following the announcement to wind back Hearthstone's esports program.
As a teammate cheesee10 was quiet but would offer up advice as required, and it was always spot on. He never missed a deadline. In 5 years he only had 1 match issue he needed assistance with and only once needed a sub. As a captain he was the perfect player. As his teammate I will always remember him as the ninja. He earned this title during his 8-2 run in season 21, he would appear out of nowhere, post a 3-x result, then disappear again from discord.
cheesee10, in a legacy career spanning 10 seasons you have a 65.22% win rate, the highest of any player to have played 10+ seasons. Rookie, MVP, multiple All Stars and a Championship, there is nothing you have not achieved. Welcome to the Hall of Fame!
- Bonemasher
AlwaysJustinTime - AlwaysJustinTime is undoubtedly one of the icons of the most recent era of THL. His teams have been wildly successful despite some interesting limitations. Who knew a team of people named Justin (PR be damned) would consistently show up and be one of the teams to beat every single season? If you’ve teamed with Justin, you’ll know his game knowledge is unparalleled and he is always available to bounce ideas and provide his insights. His teams are scarier by him just being on the team.
His personal stats are kind of unbelievable. 8 total championships and in every single series he is at or above 59%. Personally, I can recall playing Justin in a finals match before I really knew him. I thought about his techs and plays and felt that I never had a chance. And now that I know him better, I’m confident I didn’t have a chance. He had put in the work and smoked me well before we got into game and then just executed everything as he’d surely drawn it up.
He has never shied away from content and been a very active community member his entire time in THL. Justin gives 100% to everything he does and THL has come away better because of it. His influence will be felt for a long time even after he retires again, and I am thankful for everything he has given us. I would say this induction is overdue, but it’s probably JustinTime.
- basedinc
Corbett - I’ve known this Corbett guy for a really long time, and I could make the argument that Corbett is one of the best Wild players of all time. No one could really argue with the fact that Corbett is the best Wild THL player of all time. This old man has played in 8 Wild seasons, his final 7 with F2L. In each of those 7 seasons with F2L, he helped lead that team to the finals, winning 3 titles. While we’re on the topic of incredible numbers, let’s talk about his 79(!!!!!) percent winrate over a large 87 match sample size. No long-term player even comes close. While his impressive performance might have been enough for an induction on their own, it would be remiss to not mention how great of a teammate he has been, even when he took a season off. Countless time was spent every week in prepping lineups for teammates, talking strategies, refining tech cards. The pep talks, the memes and jokes, an overall excellent teammate. Corbette has been a great influence on the THL, Wild, and broader Hearthstone communities. A Hall of Fame induction is well deserved. Congrats mate.
- GetMeowth
GetMeowth – In early 2021, captain MartyB announced that a new member would be added to the F2L: Viridian Wild team. He assured the team that this person would be more than capable of stepping in. “I don’t know if I’m capable but I’ll def bring spice,” was the reply. Always humble, it’s unsurprising that GetMeowth would undersell himself.
GetMeowth would finish with a 12-1 record in his debut season, winning the Rookie of the Season, an MVP, and a Championship. Over five full seasons, he became a multi-time All-Star in the Wild series, helping his team make it to five straight finals and securing two Championships. He maintained one of the highest single-series winrates in THL history, an incredible 72% winrate across 60 matches. While goofing around on stream and teaching new chatters the words to Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold,’ the THL Wild series provided him with a more competitive outlet. And if you’re going to compete, why not be one of the best.
Meowth, you are one of the best. And this time I’m not talking about Wild Hearthstone. You’re one of the most thoughtful people that I’ve come across in my life, and I’m proud to be able to think of you as a friend from across the globe. Thank you for the good times, and welcome to the THL Hall of Fame.
- Corbett
Dabs - My first time meeting Dabs was at Masters Tour Arlington. Before the first round occurred, there was a practice round where we were randomly paired. I was sitting across from Dabs, dawning his RIT jersey, and later Eggo introduced us to each other. We did not interact more on that weekend but later on I messaged him asking to join The Menagerie as a sub where he ended up crushing going 5-1. From there Dabs stayed with me when we formed For the Boys where we won in S5. Dabs came back for the runback in S8 a year later, winning again. I decided that I wanted to play Pro series so in another 6 set meta I shined the bat signal and called Dabs to help me on F2L. Dabs is one of the most consistent players I have seen in THL and one of the best people to talk to. He will always hear out ideas and make you laugh as well.
- Diamond
In November 2020, I was asked to join For the Boys for the 5th season of Pro Series. I had never played THL before and unsure what to expect from the unfamiliar team environment. Despite not knowing anyone prior to joining, all of my teammates made an immediate effort to ensure I felt welcome. One of those players was Dabs. He was no exception to this, actively collaborating every week to discuss lineup preparation, while also helping to foster a positive and enjoyable experience. Conversations with him can be anything from collecting Pokemon cards to very flat-looking alligators, and you can always count on it being a good time. His lighthearted and upbeat attitude is why I consider him a friend outside of THL and Hearthstone.
- SuperChicken
Having a great character isn’t enough to merit a Hall of Fame induction on its own. Luckily for Dabs, his THL prowess is arguably more noteworthy. It would almost be an understatement to say that he is one of the fiercest competitors I have had the pleasure of teaming with. Throughout his THL career, he has combined an abundance of raw talent with meticulous research and preparation to great effect. With 64 match wins, a 61% winrate between Pro and Legacy, and 3 Pro Championships to go along with it, the results certainly speak for themselves, though they do not tell the whole story. When Pro playoffs would roll around, Dabs was always ready with a master spreadsheet of all of our opponents’ past lineups and matchup spreads, then offering suggestions for lineup ideas and card inclusions. This level of preparation often proved crucial to securing the much-needed points to advance to the next round or win the season.
Dabs is one of the few players in THL that truly is a complete package. An impeccable work ethic, an infectious personality, and the skill to back it all up are the qualities that make him an admired teammate and feared opponent. I can’t express how completely deserving (and overdue!) this induction is and how glad I am that I’ve mostly known him as a teammate rather than an opponent. Congrats, Dabs.
- Diamond and SuperChicken
SuperChicken – My first interaction with SuperChicken was when we needed a 5th member to replace mada on For the Boys. The team went through a list of players and we decided to go with the newcomer SuperChicken. We ended up going all the way to finals and beating Popeyes 12-1 in Season 5 with Chicken debuting with an 8-4 record. Chicken totally didn’t play his match and lose. It’s not on the sheet! It was not until Season 8 that we were reunited and I was able to captain Chicken again for the second running of For the Boys where we once again won with a 12-1 gamescore. Chicken has been a great person to talk to about the game and just in general. He really is a neck above everyone else. I am glad that we picked him back in season 5 and I am happy to call him my friend.
- Diamond
I first met SuperChicken when he joined my pro team mid-season back in season 6. I didn’t know much about him at the time, but I quickly learned he was a skilled Hearthstone player and also a great person to interact with too. He was very down to hop in calls and discuss lineups with anybody on the team and I honestly don’t remember a time since when my pro team has been so active. The very next season we claimed our first title as For the Clowns. I have faced SuperChicken countless times in other series and it is always a blast to play those super tight matches, but luckily in the most recent season of THL I was able to team with Chicken (and Diamond) in all series and avoid those tough matches. I am really glad I met SuperChicken many seasons ago. He has been one of my favorite people to interact with online in the scene and has grown to be a good friend of mine.
- Nejiboston
In over 8 seasons of Pro, Chicken has a 62% winrate in Pro series, 5 seasons of Legacy with a 70% winrate and multiple finals appearances, and 6 seasons of hero with a 60% winrate. As mentioned, Chicken has claimed 3 Pro titles as well as in Hero series on “Even Without Turt We Must Still Skrt” and most recently “Let Them Cook.” He also won a Wild series title on the infamous “Bread Likely!” squad of standard players. He has also qualified and excelled in multiple Masters Tours and other third party tournaments. Who let the American Eggowaffle cook? Chicken has been a co-host on HearthCenter for the past few seasons too and has been killing it!
We are really glad to have met our fellow Canadian friend, SuperChicken, through THL and team alongside him for all these seasons. He is such a talented player and good friend and we are happy to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame this season. Congratulations on the inducation, SuperChicken. Ka-chow!
- Diamond and Nejiboston
GermanShep – A few years ago, I was roped into joining Diamond’s THL squad and boarded the absolute carnival ride that was being teammates with GermanShep, who turned out to be, in my opinion, one of the best players on NA, one the funniest dudes I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and an unexpected friend.
I had played a few times against him on ladder previously, although he had no recollection of such events, but I didn’t really have any idea of who Shep was. In our two seasons together in Pro, Shep was a dominant player, leading For the Boys (shout outs to Dabs and Chicken for their Hall of Fame inductions as well!!) to the title in Season 5 with an All-Pro performance. I was just an old man turning 30 with a bunch of young college guys, but it was one of the most fun experiences of my life, and Shep was a massive part of that.
After I retired after that team title, Shep won two more team titles in Pro and earned another All-Pro award, winning two-thirds of his matches along the way. However, his gaudy on-paper stats will never tell the full story of Shep as a player or as a person.
For those who knew me in Hearthstone, I was always a confident player, and it took a lot to earn my respect. However, Shep did it quite quickly; he was always high on the ladder (despite queuing some absolute trash with deck roulette), comfortable with any type of deck, and qualifying for and succeeding at a bunch of Masters Tour events, including one that he played while taking an exam for school. However, Shep earned more than just my respect; he was one of the few players that I genuinely didn’t want to queue into on ladder (and not just for his inveterate roping!)
He is truly a great player. Of course he will turn even the quickest match against an aggro deck into a 20 minute snooze fest by roping from turn 1, but I have also never met a more self-critical player. We had a bunch of Discord conversations and duo calls where we thought and talked through every line of play or looked at replays to examine other potential lines when he was unsure if he made the right play. I was pretty happy with how I was performing in those days, but Shep truly drove me to be a better player by seeing how diligently he played the game and through those conversations.
As a teammate, he drove all of us to be better with his strong play and careful engineering of lineups. We spent a ton of time prepping each week and using his insight into lineup-building to win that Season 5 title. There were a lot of 3am nights before deck submissions that I do not regret at all, even if it probably made me worse at my job.
As great of a player as Shep is, we all love him for the fact that he is an absolute riot. There were very few moments over our two seasons together when he was not trolling all of us, and, because of that, there was rarely a dull moment in our server. So many great memes from his roping to Ticky Tatty Daddy (picture cannot legally be included) to saying everything was “unlucky” to his trademark laugh.
He was also just a good dude. While sarcastic and always bantering, he was a genuinely supportive teammate, always willing to hop in voice chat and co-pilot matches or hear input on some of his high legend matches. He also became a real friend of mine whom I talked to daily on Discord or on Hearthstone for those two seasons of Pro, often about things beyond Hearthstone, something I never expected from someone over a decade younger than me.
I am personally so thankful that I got to be a part of such a special team in For the Boys and that I got to play alongside a player like Shep who is incredibly gifted, has achieved so much between THL, ladder, and in tournaments, and is also so beloved for just being chill and utterly hilarious. Congratulations on the well-deserved Hall of Fame induction, Shep!
- BuckNastyZB
Molestar – Molestar’s list of accomplishments is a long one, but it bears repeating.
He’s had videos made of his exploits. He’s won legacy. He’s won hero (multiple times!). He’s won wild. He’s won crossover. He’s won money at both the collegiate and professional levels of hearthstone. He’s won iconic ratios on twitter. He’s won the annoyance of latin players everywhere due to the meaning of his name in Spanish. He’s even won fallguys tournaments! And now, the mole fanbase can finally rejoice as he wins his most prestigious prize of yet: THL Hall of Fame.
When I first met the moleman, it was May 2020 and he was busy ladder finishing with a homebrew galakrond control priest, complete with the mole trademark of an unplayable number of tech cards. 2x acidic swamp ooze, 2x holy nova, and 2x plague of death were all highly non-standard inclusions. And then there was the kicker: 2x mo’arg artificer, which worked with only exactly nova and penance. The list made no sense. He had cut sacred cards like sethekk veilweaver. Surely he would be exploited by more seasoned players with better lists? I thought there was no way that someone could finish top 16 with that crap, going up against top players like pavelingbook and pignas. And then what happened? He beat out pignas by 1 to claim the last slot. All the while laughing off the gentle needling of his “bad” lists with his typical quiet confidence. Molestar didn’t just win and qualify, he did it his way.
And this wasn’t even his greatest ladder finishing feat! On January 31st 2022, Molestar was rank 250 legend at 6 PM Pacific. He had been trying that month to reach the coveted top 50 for an invite to the first masters tour of 2022, but with just 6 hours left in the season, he’d left it too late. He was simply too far off. There was just no way, even if he won nearly every game. Every sane human in the world would’ve called it quits there. But fortunately for him, moles aren’t human. He proceeded to do the unthinkable: playing an extremely offmeta control warrior list nonstop for the next 6 hours straight while dropping hardly a game. He went 27-3 to ghost into the final qualifying slot after winning his last game just as the clock struck midnight! What drama! Words cannot do the insanity of his accomplishment full justice. This was truly one of the most improbable and amazing things to ever occur in the history of hearthstone, or even perhaps esports in general. 27-3!!!! Against other top players, looking to do the same!!! Utter madness.
Coming back to THL, Molestar has proven time and time again that he’s the most Molestar player to face in THL. His stubborn and individualistic tendencies mean that you often know exactly what he’s going to bring against you. He only brings decks he likes, and he doesn’t like a lot of decks! And it doesn’t matter! You still can’t beat him! How is it even possible? He make you question what you thought you knew was true. He plays those Molestar decks just too dang well! He’s what every player wants to be, but no one else can achieve. An iconoclast – a true iconoclast – in a world of netdeckers. An authentic Molestar.
Congrats to Mole, he has found his hole to fill in the THL Hall of Fame.
- AlwaysJustinTime
Nails – A gaming god that knows no bounds. When Nails talks gaming, I’m always blown away by the amount of thought and experience he seems to have instantly. A set launches and you know he’s taking a Mage deck to 1 Legend or something! He came to us from the world of Pokemon and at the time of writing has returned there, but his time in THL was nothing short of legendary.
His conquests include 2 Pro Championships and a Crossover win. One of his nominations called him the best “THL player” of all time and I think he has a case there. The level of understanding Nails had for the way series operated was incredible. I had the pleasure of Nails on my Hero team and decided to just take a stroll down memory lane in his channel and the number of sweeps was actually hilarious. Nails was never someone you wanted to be across the table from if you had winning on your mind.
But that’s just what you can immediately see from Nails results on the website. What will stay with anyone who knows him forever is just how kind, funny and humble he is. It is always a pleasure to chat with or lose to Nails. One of the easiest decisions to add to THL’s Hall of Fame.
- basedinc
HeatShock – ”Who’s my opponent this week?”
“Heatshock.”
“[Expletive deleted].”
I expect this type of conversation has taken place frequently over the course of his run in THL, as there are few who strike fear in the hearts of opponents quite the way that HeatShock does. Sporting a staggering 69% winrate in 10 seasons in THL’s Pro series and 1 Championship, HeatShock isn’t just a tough opponent. He is elite. His cerebral approach to the game and sometimes maniacal focus on targeting his opponents tendencies has served him very well over the years in racking up victory after victory. The lineups he brings are often unorthodox, as he is never afraid to venture outside of conventional thinking. He is also the ultimate master of the last minute submission, I believe holding THL’s record for latest submission ever…technically 3 seconds after the deadline.
“Are those even real decks?” his opponents might say prior to their match, just before realizing that one of their decks is terribly unfavored against all 4 of what HeatShock just brought. Sure enough, the classic 3-2 HeatShock win follows. He can beat anyone with his creativity and generate so many advantages from the prep stage alone. When all that is said and done and it’s time to play the game, his excellent technical gameplay and intelligent micro and macro gameplan decisions make any match against him a huge uphill climb.
His accolades don’t stop there. He has sported a 57% winrate in Hero series over 7 seasons. He’s also previously been one of the class specialists for ViciousSyndicate. I could go on and on about how good HeatShock is as a player, but he is also a fantastic person and a shining example of the best of THL’s community. He’s readily volunteered his time to help others practice, to discuss lineups and strategies, and he's one of the coolest and most positive influences around THL I know. Welcome to the Hall of Fame, HeatShock.
- RonMexico
McBanterFace – Banter Monday:
Banter Tuesday:
Banter Wednesday: Are decks due
Banter Thursday: Are decks due? Throw together a lineup, oh I’m submitting this bad deck. I’ve lost with that deck every game possible fine whatever.
Banter Friday:
Banter Saturday: I’m down to the worst draw I’ve ever seen in my life.
Banter Saturday: 3-x
Banter Sunday:
What can I say? Banter is a pro in a literal sense, so it’s not exactly surprising that he’s a pro at the series. And yet I was still surprised when I looked at his stats! Banter has played 9 seasons in Pro, starting as one of the inaugural members of the HypeHorizen team and then becoming a foundational pillar of BrushyTuna. In that time, he has gone 67-23 for a 74.4% global winrate!!! No matter what stat you look at, Banter is top of the charts.
As a teammate, I’m hyped for his success. As a fan, I find his content and gameplay mega poggers. And as a friend, I appreciate how much support he’s provided directly and indirectly to myself and those around him. Put this man in the hall!
- RidiculousHat
Cheesee10 - cheesee10 burst onto the THL scene in Season 2 for Soupreme winning Rookie of the Season with a 7-2 record. He backed this up in Season 3 going 10-2, winning MVP and helping his team to the Championship. He played 3 further seasons in his first incarnation with another impressive season 7-3 in Season 5.
I contacted cheesee10 in May 2021 when recruiting for APM's innaugural season. He'd just returned to the game, grinding ladder and Masters Tour qualifiers, he'd also subbed in twice for Pro series. To my surprise he agreed to join my legacy team. His return to THL in season 19 after a 3 year hiatus yielded a 7-3 record and All Star recognition. The season unfortunately cut short in the quarter-final losing 13-14 despite the team winning 3 matches. At the end of the season I contacted him asking if he wanted to continue, for which he quickly replied that he would. A ritual I would get accustomed to.
For the next 3 seasons cheesee10 would continue to grind Masters Tour qualifiers, do well in Masters Tours and do well in THL. He backed up his return season going 7-4 in season 20, 8-2 in season 21 and 6-2 in season 22, receiving All Star recognition in seasons 21 and 22. Season 23 was his final season following the announcement to wind back Hearthstone's esports program.
As a teammate cheesee10 was quiet but would offer up advice as required, and it was always spot on. He never missed a deadline. In 5 years he only had 1 match issue he needed assistance with and only once needed a sub. As a captain he was the perfect player. As his teammate I will always remember him as the ninja. He earned this title during his 8-2 run in season 21, he would appear out of nowhere, post a 3-x result, then disappear again from discord.
cheesee10, in a legacy career spanning 10 seasons you have a 65.22% win rate, the highest of any player to have played 10+ seasons. Rookie, MVP, multiple All Stars and a Championship, there is nothing you have not achieved. Welcome to the Hall of Fame!
- Bonemasher
AlwaysJustinTime - AlwaysJustinTime is undoubtedly one of the icons of the most recent era of THL. His teams have been wildly successful despite some interesting limitations. Who knew a team of people named Justin (PR be damned) would consistently show up and be one of the teams to beat every single season? If you’ve teamed with Justin, you’ll know his game knowledge is unparalleled and he is always available to bounce ideas and provide his insights. His teams are scarier by him just being on the team.
His personal stats are kind of unbelievable. 8 total championships and in every single series he is at or above 59%. Personally, I can recall playing Justin in a finals match before I really knew him. I thought about his techs and plays and felt that I never had a chance. And now that I know him better, I’m confident I didn’t have a chance. He had put in the work and smoked me well before we got into game and then just executed everything as he’d surely drawn it up.
He has never shied away from content and been a very active community member his entire time in THL. Justin gives 100% to everything he does and THL has come away better because of it. His influence will be felt for a long time even after he retires again, and I am thankful for everything he has given us. I would say this induction is overdue, but it’s probably JustinTime.
- basedinc
Corbett - I’ve known this Corbett guy for a really long time, and I could make the argument that Corbett is one of the best Wild players of all time. No one could really argue with the fact that Corbett is the best Wild THL player of all time. This old man has played in 8 Wild seasons, his final 7 with F2L. In each of those 7 seasons with F2L, he helped lead that team to the finals, winning 3 titles. While we’re on the topic of incredible numbers, let’s talk about his 79(!!!!!) percent winrate over a large 87 match sample size. No long-term player even comes close. While his impressive performance might have been enough for an induction on their own, it would be remiss to not mention how great of a teammate he has been, even when he took a season off. Countless time was spent every week in prepping lineups for teammates, talking strategies, refining tech cards. The pep talks, the memes and jokes, an overall excellent teammate. Corbette has been a great influence on the THL, Wild, and broader Hearthstone communities. A Hall of Fame induction is well deserved. Congrats mate.
- GetMeowth
GetMeowth – In early 2021, captain MartyB announced that a new member would be added to the F2L: Viridian Wild team. He assured the team that this person would be more than capable of stepping in. “I don’t know if I’m capable but I’ll def bring spice,” was the reply. Always humble, it’s unsurprising that GetMeowth would undersell himself.
GetMeowth would finish with a 12-1 record in his debut season, winning the Rookie of the Season, an MVP, and a Championship. Over five full seasons, he became a multi-time All-Star in the Wild series, helping his team make it to five straight finals and securing two Championships. He maintained one of the highest single-series winrates in THL history, an incredible 72% winrate across 60 matches. While goofing around on stream and teaching new chatters the words to Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold,’ the THL Wild series provided him with a more competitive outlet. And if you’re going to compete, why not be one of the best.
Meowth, you are one of the best. And this time I’m not talking about Wild Hearthstone. You’re one of the most thoughtful people that I’ve come across in my life, and I’m proud to be able to think of you as a friend from across the globe. Thank you for the good times, and welcome to the THL Hall of Fame.
- Corbett
Dabs - My first time meeting Dabs was at Masters Tour Arlington. Before the first round occurred, there was a practice round where we were randomly paired. I was sitting across from Dabs, dawning his RIT jersey, and later Eggo introduced us to each other. We did not interact more on that weekend but later on I messaged him asking to join The Menagerie as a sub where he ended up crushing going 5-1. From there Dabs stayed with me when we formed For the Boys where we won in S5. Dabs came back for the runback in S8 a year later, winning again. I decided that I wanted to play Pro series so in another 6 set meta I shined the bat signal and called Dabs to help me on F2L. Dabs is one of the most consistent players I have seen in THL and one of the best people to talk to. He will always hear out ideas and make you laugh as well.
- Diamond
In November 2020, I was asked to join For the Boys for the 5th season of Pro Series. I had never played THL before and unsure what to expect from the unfamiliar team environment. Despite not knowing anyone prior to joining, all of my teammates made an immediate effort to ensure I felt welcome. One of those players was Dabs. He was no exception to this, actively collaborating every week to discuss lineup preparation, while also helping to foster a positive and enjoyable experience. Conversations with him can be anything from collecting Pokemon cards to very flat-looking alligators, and you can always count on it being a good time. His lighthearted and upbeat attitude is why I consider him a friend outside of THL and Hearthstone.
- SuperChicken
Having a great character isn’t enough to merit a Hall of Fame induction on its own. Luckily for Dabs, his THL prowess is arguably more noteworthy. It would almost be an understatement to say that he is one of the fiercest competitors I have had the pleasure of teaming with. Throughout his THL career, he has combined an abundance of raw talent with meticulous research and preparation to great effect. With 64 match wins, a 61% winrate between Pro and Legacy, and 3 Pro Championships to go along with it, the results certainly speak for themselves, though they do not tell the whole story. When Pro playoffs would roll around, Dabs was always ready with a master spreadsheet of all of our opponents’ past lineups and matchup spreads, then offering suggestions for lineup ideas and card inclusions. This level of preparation often proved crucial to securing the much-needed points to advance to the next round or win the season.
Dabs is one of the few players in THL that truly is a complete package. An impeccable work ethic, an infectious personality, and the skill to back it all up are the qualities that make him an admired teammate and feared opponent. I can’t express how completely deserving (and overdue!) this induction is and how glad I am that I’ve mostly known him as a teammate rather than an opponent. Congrats, Dabs.
- Diamond and SuperChicken
SuperChicken – My first interaction with SuperChicken was when we needed a 5th member to replace mada on For the Boys. The team went through a list of players and we decided to go with the newcomer SuperChicken. We ended up going all the way to finals and beating Popeyes 12-1 in Season 5 with Chicken debuting with an 8-4 record. Chicken totally didn’t play his match and lose. It’s not on the sheet! It was not until Season 8 that we were reunited and I was able to captain Chicken again for the second running of For the Boys where we once again won with a 12-1 gamescore. Chicken has been a great person to talk to about the game and just in general. He really is a neck above everyone else. I am glad that we picked him back in season 5 and I am happy to call him my friend.
- Diamond
I first met SuperChicken when he joined my pro team mid-season back in season 6. I didn’t know much about him at the time, but I quickly learned he was a skilled Hearthstone player and also a great person to interact with too. He was very down to hop in calls and discuss lineups with anybody on the team and I honestly don’t remember a time since when my pro team has been so active. The very next season we claimed our first title as For the Clowns. I have faced SuperChicken countless times in other series and it is always a blast to play those super tight matches, but luckily in the most recent season of THL I was able to team with Chicken (and Diamond) in all series and avoid those tough matches. I am really glad I met SuperChicken many seasons ago. He has been one of my favorite people to interact with online in the scene and has grown to be a good friend of mine.
- Nejiboston
In over 8 seasons of Pro, Chicken has a 62% winrate in Pro series, 5 seasons of Legacy with a 70% winrate and multiple finals appearances, and 6 seasons of hero with a 60% winrate. As mentioned, Chicken has claimed 3 Pro titles as well as in Hero series on “Even Without Turt We Must Still Skrt” and most recently “Let Them Cook.” He also won a Wild series title on the infamous “Bread Likely!” squad of standard players. He has also qualified and excelled in multiple Masters Tours and other third party tournaments. Who let the American Eggowaffle cook? Chicken has been a co-host on HearthCenter for the past few seasons too and has been killing it!
We are really glad to have met our fellow Canadian friend, SuperChicken, through THL and team alongside him for all these seasons. He is such a talented player and good friend and we are happy to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame this season. Congratulations on the inducation, SuperChicken. Ka-chow!
- Diamond and Nejiboston
GermanShep – A few years ago, I was roped into joining Diamond’s THL squad and boarded the absolute carnival ride that was being teammates with GermanShep, who turned out to be, in my opinion, one of the best players on NA, one the funniest dudes I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and an unexpected friend.
I had played a few times against him on ladder previously, although he had no recollection of such events, but I didn’t really have any idea of who Shep was. In our two seasons together in Pro, Shep was a dominant player, leading For the Boys (shout outs to Dabs and Chicken for their Hall of Fame inductions as well!!) to the title in Season 5 with an All-Pro performance. I was just an old man turning 30 with a bunch of young college guys, but it was one of the most fun experiences of my life, and Shep was a massive part of that.
After I retired after that team title, Shep won two more team titles in Pro and earned another All-Pro award, winning two-thirds of his matches along the way. However, his gaudy on-paper stats will never tell the full story of Shep as a player or as a person.
For those who knew me in Hearthstone, I was always a confident player, and it took a lot to earn my respect. However, Shep did it quite quickly; he was always high on the ladder (despite queuing some absolute trash with deck roulette), comfortable with any type of deck, and qualifying for and succeeding at a bunch of Masters Tour events, including one that he played while taking an exam for school. However, Shep earned more than just my respect; he was one of the few players that I genuinely didn’t want to queue into on ladder (and not just for his inveterate roping!)
He is truly a great player. Of course he will turn even the quickest match against an aggro deck into a 20 minute snooze fest by roping from turn 1, but I have also never met a more self-critical player. We had a bunch of Discord conversations and duo calls where we thought and talked through every line of play or looked at replays to examine other potential lines when he was unsure if he made the right play. I was pretty happy with how I was performing in those days, but Shep truly drove me to be a better player by seeing how diligently he played the game and through those conversations.
As a teammate, he drove all of us to be better with his strong play and careful engineering of lineups. We spent a ton of time prepping each week and using his insight into lineup-building to win that Season 5 title. There were a lot of 3am nights before deck submissions that I do not regret at all, even if it probably made me worse at my job.
As great of a player as Shep is, we all love him for the fact that he is an absolute riot. There were very few moments over our two seasons together when he was not trolling all of us, and, because of that, there was rarely a dull moment in our server. So many great memes from his roping to Ticky Tatty Daddy (picture cannot legally be included) to saying everything was “unlucky” to his trademark laugh.
He was also just a good dude. While sarcastic and always bantering, he was a genuinely supportive teammate, always willing to hop in voice chat and co-pilot matches or hear input on some of his high legend matches. He also became a real friend of mine whom I talked to daily on Discord or on Hearthstone for those two seasons of Pro, often about things beyond Hearthstone, something I never expected from someone over a decade younger than me.
I am personally so thankful that I got to be a part of such a special team in For the Boys and that I got to play alongside a player like Shep who is incredibly gifted, has achieved so much between THL, ladder, and in tournaments, and is also so beloved for just being chill and utterly hilarious. Congratulations on the well-deserved Hall of Fame induction, Shep!
- BuckNastyZB
Molestar – Molestar’s list of accomplishments is a long one, but it bears repeating.
He’s had videos made of his exploits. He’s won legacy. He’s won hero (multiple times!). He’s won wild. He’s won crossover. He’s won money at both the collegiate and professional levels of hearthstone. He’s won iconic ratios on twitter. He’s won the annoyance of latin players everywhere due to the meaning of his name in Spanish. He’s even won fallguys tournaments! And now, the mole fanbase can finally rejoice as he wins his most prestigious prize of yet: THL Hall of Fame.
When I first met the moleman, it was May 2020 and he was busy ladder finishing with a homebrew galakrond control priest, complete with the mole trademark of an unplayable number of tech cards. 2x acidic swamp ooze, 2x holy nova, and 2x plague of death were all highly non-standard inclusions. And then there was the kicker: 2x mo’arg artificer, which worked with only exactly nova and penance. The list made no sense. He had cut sacred cards like sethekk veilweaver. Surely he would be exploited by more seasoned players with better lists? I thought there was no way that someone could finish top 16 with that crap, going up against top players like pavelingbook and pignas. And then what happened? He beat out pignas by 1 to claim the last slot. All the while laughing off the gentle needling of his “bad” lists with his typical quiet confidence. Molestar didn’t just win and qualify, he did it his way.
And this wasn’t even his greatest ladder finishing feat! On January 31st 2022, Molestar was rank 250 legend at 6 PM Pacific. He had been trying that month to reach the coveted top 50 for an invite to the first masters tour of 2022, but with just 6 hours left in the season, he’d left it too late. He was simply too far off. There was just no way, even if he won nearly every game. Every sane human in the world would’ve called it quits there. But fortunately for him, moles aren’t human. He proceeded to do the unthinkable: playing an extremely offmeta control warrior list nonstop for the next 6 hours straight while dropping hardly a game. He went 27-3 to ghost into the final qualifying slot after winning his last game just as the clock struck midnight! What drama! Words cannot do the insanity of his accomplishment full justice. This was truly one of the most improbable and amazing things to ever occur in the history of hearthstone, or even perhaps esports in general. 27-3!!!! Against other top players, looking to do the same!!! Utter madness.
Coming back to THL, Molestar has proven time and time again that he’s the most Molestar player to face in THL. His stubborn and individualistic tendencies mean that you often know exactly what he’s going to bring against you. He only brings decks he likes, and he doesn’t like a lot of decks! And it doesn’t matter! You still can’t beat him! How is it even possible? He make you question what you thought you knew was true. He plays those Molestar decks just too dang well! He’s what every player wants to be, but no one else can achieve. An iconoclast – a true iconoclast – in a world of netdeckers. An authentic Molestar.
Congrats to Mole, he has found his hole to fill in the THL Hall of Fame.
- AlwaysJustinTime
Nails – A gaming god that knows no bounds. When Nails talks gaming, I’m always blown away by the amount of thought and experience he seems to have instantly. A set launches and you know he’s taking a Mage deck to 1 Legend or something! He came to us from the world of Pokemon and at the time of writing has returned there, but his time in THL was nothing short of legendary.
His conquests include 2 Pro Championships and a Crossover win. One of his nominations called him the best “THL player” of all time and I think he has a case there. The level of understanding Nails had for the way series operated was incredible. I had the pleasure of Nails on my Hero team and decided to just take a stroll down memory lane in his channel and the number of sweeps was actually hilarious. Nails was never someone you wanted to be across the table from if you had winning on your mind.
But that’s just what you can immediately see from Nails results on the website. What will stay with anyone who knows him forever is just how kind, funny and humble he is. It is always a pleasure to chat with or lose to Nails. One of the easiest decisions to add to THL’s Hall of Fame.
- basedinc
HeatShock – ”Who’s my opponent this week?”
“Heatshock.”
“[Expletive deleted].”
I expect this type of conversation has taken place frequently over the course of his run in THL, as there are few who strike fear in the hearts of opponents quite the way that HeatShock does. Sporting a staggering 69% winrate in 10 seasons in THL’s Pro series and 1 Championship, HeatShock isn’t just a tough opponent. He is elite. His cerebral approach to the game and sometimes maniacal focus on targeting his opponents tendencies has served him very well over the years in racking up victory after victory. The lineups he brings are often unorthodox, as he is never afraid to venture outside of conventional thinking. He is also the ultimate master of the last minute submission, I believe holding THL’s record for latest submission ever…technically 3 seconds after the deadline.
“Are those even real decks?” his opponents might say prior to their match, just before realizing that one of their decks is terribly unfavored against all 4 of what HeatShock just brought. Sure enough, the classic 3-2 HeatShock win follows. He can beat anyone with his creativity and generate so many advantages from the prep stage alone. When all that is said and done and it’s time to play the game, his excellent technical gameplay and intelligent micro and macro gameplan decisions make any match against him a huge uphill climb.
His accolades don’t stop there. He has sported a 57% winrate in Hero series over 7 seasons. He’s also previously been one of the class specialists for ViciousSyndicate. I could go on and on about how good HeatShock is as a player, but he is also a fantastic person and a shining example of the best of THL’s community. He’s readily volunteered his time to help others practice, to discuss lineups and strategies, and he's one of the coolest and most positive influences around THL I know. Welcome to the Hall of Fame, HeatShock.
- RonMexico
McBanterFace – Banter Monday:
Banter Tuesday:
Banter Wednesday: Are decks due
Banter Thursday: Are decks due? Throw together a lineup, oh I’m submitting this bad deck. I’ve lost with that deck every game possible fine whatever.
Banter Friday:
Banter Saturday: I’m down to the worst draw I’ve ever seen in my life.
Banter Saturday: 3-x
Banter Sunday:
What can I say? Banter is a pro in a literal sense, so it’s not exactly surprising that he’s a pro at the series. And yet I was still surprised when I looked at his stats! Banter has played 9 seasons in Pro, starting as one of the inaugural members of the HypeHorizen team and then becoming a foundational pillar of BrushyTuna. In that time, he has gone 67-23 for a 74.4% global winrate!!! No matter what stat you look at, Banter is top of the charts.
As a teammate, I’m hyped for his success. As a fan, I find his content and gameplay mega poggers. And as a friend, I appreciate how much support he’s provided directly and indirectly to myself and those around him. Put this man in the hall!
- RidiculousHat
THL Hall of Fame - 8th Class
AgentPWE - AgentPWE started playing in the NPH tournaments from the very beginning, before SKItLLeZ or myself. But in 2018 he was not winning much, because he played mostly meme combo decks. Since then, he has become the most tryhard of us all, the one who tells us straight up when we're about to bring a lineup that's not optimal. And nowadays he qualifies for the Masters Tour consistently. In THL, AgentPWE has been the cornerstone of team NoProsHere, not missing a single season of Hero since we joined. He has also played in every single format, series and seasonal event. He's a captain in the Pro Series and reigning champion in Battlegrounds. Looks like it's easier to go all the way when I'm not on the team. I'm lucky to have had the chance to play alongside you this much, AgentPWE, and your THL Hall of Fame induction is more than deserved!
- Pasca
CmaccompH
Heh, greetings!
Cmac has been called many things in this community:
-Albatross priest enjoyer
-Back2back2back2back2backMac
-The teacher of the worst class I've ever taken in my life, who will answer every question with "I guess," "that sounds right," or "Uhm yea," making it apparent he doesn't know the subject he is teach [sic]
-Csnacccccc (though only behind his back)
But now, he can call himself the most unique and coveted prize of all: a hall of famer.
My first experience with Cmac was as a caster, he was playing maly druid against freeze mage in game 5 of a match. His opponent played a randomly generated mirror entity, which severely punished his subsequent tempo maly. I remember saying some not-so-nice things about this play in the cast. After reflecting on my actions, I reached out to cmac to apologize for my overly harsh words. The response I received won my eternal respect. "No, I am pretty sure it was justified. I thought you did an excellent job." This interaction is a prime example of why CmaccompH is a THL hall of famer.
If someone asked me to describe Cmac in 3 words, the three I would choose are: loyal, competitive, and logical.
-Loyal because I am not sure you can find an individual that puts as much effort into engaging with people he cares about as cmac.
-Competitive because no one worked harder at refining his craft and was never too busy for a scrim or to just sit in vc and talk about hearthstone.
-Logic comes to Cmac naturally as a math professor and genius of the game. He is able to reflect and evaluate a position to optimize his chances of winning turn after turn, game after game, match after match. A skill which has been showcased through his incredible consistency across the years. You don't become one of the highest MTQ pack earners ever without it. Cmac also chose to bestow upon me one of the most meaningful honors I have ever received, in his PhD dissertation. He mentioned me as someone who helped keep his sanity through his schoolwork. The feeling was definitely mutual, as his memes of the destruction of pet cards such as albatross kept me laughing for hours.
I could probably look up and find what his lifetime winrates in each series are. But I won't. I don't care. Cmac is a ~~legennn~~ - uhh, *league* simply for being an incredibly witty and fun person to be around.
Oh and he also won a title 5 seasons in a row. That might have something to do with it too.
Heh, greetings
- Justin and Corbin
Nejiboston - With this Hall of Fame class, we have a very special player that we feel is one of the most deserving in THL's history. Despite all the 5 seed jokes and banter, Nejiboston is genuinely one of the most formidable players we've ever witnessed in THL. He's been dominant in all series, holding winning records in Legacy, Hero, Pro, and Wild, awarding him consecutive crossover awards, and has 3 championship wins in the Wild Series alone. Legacy, however, is where Neji really shines. He's managed an unthinkable 36-6 record in his 5 seasons there and in the process has become the highest TruePR player in the history of Legacy. His presence and skill give every team he's a part of a free 4 points week in and week out. Few players can guarantee such dominant performances every season, and Nejiboston deserves every ounce of recognition for it with his Hall of Fame induction.
- MartyB
basedinc - I think I was one of based's first THL opponents. It was a mysterious challenger series, which based faced me in the semis. We had actually already played in an earlier round (I think 4th round?) and based won both times. A few weeks later, we started casting schoolstone together. We played together in the spies that flies I think one season after that and based was our 3 seed. That was fair... It has always been great to play with and against based. Be it on BrushyTuna or in heros semis. Our series have been very competitive, and I'm always looking forward to face a friend. Based has also been a pillar in THL, known as the fastest board member to answer DMs, creating series in formats she barely plays, building tournaments for the community, and always being around for content. Thank you for all the great times based and congrats on hof!
- LotusKnight
Dusharmo - There's been a clerical mistake. Can Markshire get a recount going in here? Are you sure it wasn't meant to be someone else? Like giving Avi his second HOF? Well, I guess I'll say something then. I have no idea when I met Dusharmo, but I remember how it went. I was playing him on a sunday (or saturday? It's been four years, stop trying to get me to doubt myself ahem) afternoon. I was so scared, cause everyone was telling me how good he was, and how I stood no chance. I don't know how, but I did manage to win that match. Ever since then, I met a crazy good hero player who worked very hard for everything he puts his mind into, and who has always looking to become even better. It's been a blast to be his friend though. I've learned a lot from Dusharmo. His extremely attentive captaining on The Unknown spoke volumes, even when I was a very absent sub. We kind of captained a team together for three seasons, and it was some of the best seasons I ever had in THL. He even played on BrushyTuna with us for a few seasons, and was a crucial part of the team. We organized duos series and duos tourney together (I know, no one remembers those), we duo'd for maniac mondays for quite a few seasons, and we had 3 seasons as co-casters on Hearthcenter. I guess it's been a while. Before Ron gets emotional, I just wanna thank you for everything, and say this award was extremely deserved.
- LotusKnight
AgentPWE - AgentPWE started playing in the NPH tournaments from the very beginning, before SKItLLeZ or myself. But in 2018 he was not winning much, because he played mostly meme combo decks. Since then, he has become the most tryhard of us all, the one who tells us straight up when we're about to bring a lineup that's not optimal. And nowadays he qualifies for the Masters Tour consistently. In THL, AgentPWE has been the cornerstone of team NoProsHere, not missing a single season of Hero since we joined. He has also played in every single format, series and seasonal event. He's a captain in the Pro Series and reigning champion in Battlegrounds. Looks like it's easier to go all the way when I'm not on the team. I'm lucky to have had the chance to play alongside you this much, AgentPWE, and your THL Hall of Fame induction is more than deserved!
- Pasca
CmaccompH
Heh, greetings!
Cmac has been called many things in this community:
-Albatross priest enjoyer
-Back2back2back2back2backMac
-The teacher of the worst class I've ever taken in my life, who will answer every question with "I guess," "that sounds right," or "Uhm yea," making it apparent he doesn't know the subject he is teach [sic]
-Csnacccccc (though only behind his back)
But now, he can call himself the most unique and coveted prize of all: a hall of famer.
My first experience with Cmac was as a caster, he was playing maly druid against freeze mage in game 5 of a match. His opponent played a randomly generated mirror entity, which severely punished his subsequent tempo maly. I remember saying some not-so-nice things about this play in the cast. After reflecting on my actions, I reached out to cmac to apologize for my overly harsh words. The response I received won my eternal respect. "No, I am pretty sure it was justified. I thought you did an excellent job." This interaction is a prime example of why CmaccompH is a THL hall of famer.
If someone asked me to describe Cmac in 3 words, the three I would choose are: loyal, competitive, and logical.
-Loyal because I am not sure you can find an individual that puts as much effort into engaging with people he cares about as cmac.
-Competitive because no one worked harder at refining his craft and was never too busy for a scrim or to just sit in vc and talk about hearthstone.
-Logic comes to Cmac naturally as a math professor and genius of the game. He is able to reflect and evaluate a position to optimize his chances of winning turn after turn, game after game, match after match. A skill which has been showcased through his incredible consistency across the years. You don't become one of the highest MTQ pack earners ever without it. Cmac also chose to bestow upon me one of the most meaningful honors I have ever received, in his PhD dissertation. He mentioned me as someone who helped keep his sanity through his schoolwork. The feeling was definitely mutual, as his memes of the destruction of pet cards such as albatross kept me laughing for hours.
I could probably look up and find what his lifetime winrates in each series are. But I won't. I don't care. Cmac is a ~~legennn~~ - uhh, *league* simply for being an incredibly witty and fun person to be around.
Oh and he also won a title 5 seasons in a row. That might have something to do with it too.
Heh, greetings
- Justin and Corbin
Nejiboston - With this Hall of Fame class, we have a very special player that we feel is one of the most deserving in THL's history. Despite all the 5 seed jokes and banter, Nejiboston is genuinely one of the most formidable players we've ever witnessed in THL. He's been dominant in all series, holding winning records in Legacy, Hero, Pro, and Wild, awarding him consecutive crossover awards, and has 3 championship wins in the Wild Series alone. Legacy, however, is where Neji really shines. He's managed an unthinkable 36-6 record in his 5 seasons there and in the process has become the highest TruePR player in the history of Legacy. His presence and skill give every team he's a part of a free 4 points week in and week out. Few players can guarantee such dominant performances every season, and Nejiboston deserves every ounce of recognition for it with his Hall of Fame induction.
- MartyB
basedinc - I think I was one of based's first THL opponents. It was a mysterious challenger series, which based faced me in the semis. We had actually already played in an earlier round (I think 4th round?) and based won both times. A few weeks later, we started casting schoolstone together. We played together in the spies that flies I think one season after that and based was our 3 seed. That was fair... It has always been great to play with and against based. Be it on BrushyTuna or in heros semis. Our series have been very competitive, and I'm always looking forward to face a friend. Based has also been a pillar in THL, known as the fastest board member to answer DMs, creating series in formats she barely plays, building tournaments for the community, and always being around for content. Thank you for all the great times based and congrats on hof!
- LotusKnight
Dusharmo - There's been a clerical mistake. Can Markshire get a recount going in here? Are you sure it wasn't meant to be someone else? Like giving Avi his second HOF? Well, I guess I'll say something then. I have no idea when I met Dusharmo, but I remember how it went. I was playing him on a sunday (or saturday? It's been four years, stop trying to get me to doubt myself ahem) afternoon. I was so scared, cause everyone was telling me how good he was, and how I stood no chance. I don't know how, but I did manage to win that match. Ever since then, I met a crazy good hero player who worked very hard for everything he puts his mind into, and who has always looking to become even better. It's been a blast to be his friend though. I've learned a lot from Dusharmo. His extremely attentive captaining on The Unknown spoke volumes, even when I was a very absent sub. We kind of captained a team together for three seasons, and it was some of the best seasons I ever had in THL. He even played on BrushyTuna with us for a few seasons, and was a crucial part of the team. We organized duos series and duos tourney together (I know, no one remembers those), we duo'd for maniac mondays for quite a few seasons, and we had 3 seasons as co-casters on Hearthcenter. I guess it's been a while. Before Ron gets emotional, I just wanna thank you for everything, and say this award was extremely deserved.
- LotusKnight
THL Hall of Fame - 7th Class
Itachi - Itachi joined THL in late 2017. Durden and I had just started a new team and Itachi was interested in joining. We decided to hold a scrim where Itachi and I teamed up against Durden and another prospective player, smileykris, in a Best of 5.
Itachi and I promptly lost all 3 games. But I could tell that Itachi was a strong player, and Durden and I decided to sign him to Project Mayhem. Mayhem never won a title, but Itachi has gone on since then to win 5 total championships in THL - at the time of this writing, the most of anyone in THL. Itachi has championships with 4th and Inches in Legacy Season 14, The Cult is Hero Season 9, F2L in Wild Season 1, and FTL in Pro Seasons 1 and 2.
And he’s done it all by being an excellent supportive teammate - always around to give advice on lineups, hop in voice to practice, or just co-op. Itachi is truly deserving of being in the THL Hall of Fame.
- Markshire
Itachi has been a staple of THL for as long as I have been around. Any time I see him on a team I know to take note of them and be wary. Itachi is not just a stellar player, but teammate as well! His participation within his teams is unparalleled. Offering lineup advice and practicing every week with his team is the norm for a player with such high standards as Itachi. So you too should be wary of any team he is playing on. His 5 championship titles reflects this intense motivation to succeed and it is in honor of his achievements that he is being inducted to the Hall of Fame.
- Sage
Ghost - Ghost with out a single doubt in my mind has been one of if not the most integral players on every single team he's played on. When he started out in THL I knew he was going to kill it every time he played. From the sheer amount of prep he put in week in and week out every single season, there was never a chance that he wouldn't do everything he could to win every single week. Seeing him grow as a hearthstone player both in and out of THL has truly been remarkable to see, and I'm glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves for carrying prep every single season. Ly Ghost Ghost and congrats on HOF
- Boozasaurus
RonMexico
me go face? YUP. me play priest? NOPE. what a motto to live by. a motto that only the few that truly devote their play style in the name of rexxar can claim. Some would say they have fallen so much into the hunter way of life they have fallen into the path of the demon hunter. Who is this person you may ask? well i will give you a hint. they claim to wear a hat but they never do, they are the most kind hearted person in real life but a pure savage on the hearthstone battlefield (no not battleground they are not that good there). thats right i am talking about RONTUNA erm i mean BrushyMexico umm i meant RONMEXICO!!!!!!!! feared by all opponents season after season in the legacy world of THL. consistently crushing their competition beneath their bow! Ronmexico has consistently shown THL what it is like to be a top performer in legacy so lets all congratulate him or boo him (live your life i can't tell you what to do) as we WELCOME HIM TO THE THL HALL OF FAME. congrats Ron you deserved this and i wish you all the best in future seasons to come. continue playing hunter classes and ignoring that priest all the way to the top!!!
- Brushytuna
I remember the day I met RonMexico. Fuel suggested he join my newly formed pro team, The Unknown. Ron was a go getter from the beginning, never missing a stride. His devotion to the team was unlike any other person I've met in the THL. I knew he was a great fit from the beginning and I had a feeling he was destined for greatness in our organization.
On top of all his stellar game player and teammanship, he delved into content. He took a struggling Around the Saloon and turned it into one of THLs best shows. He rarely turned down opportunities in content was always a go to guy who you rely on not only doing shows, but casting matches, tournaments, offering written content in PotW, and being an active member in our discord. Without Ron content would not be the same and not be in such a great place that it is in now.
Ron is also a great friend of mine. He was always someone I could bounce ideas off of and the late night discord calls with Tuna were extremely memorable. One thing is for sure, he isn't a HoFer for his BG plays.
His love the game and this organization is what makes his great along with his amazing and great hearthstone game. Ron congratulations!!!
- Dusharmo
Liquidox - It was a random set of circumstances that led to LiquidOx being the force to be reckoned you see before you, but here we are. I had just logged into HS on my phone to play a few games before university and to do my NA daily quests; due to the time differences this usually meant a fairly long queue time, but on this occasion I matched up pretty quickly with a player called LiquidOx. I don’t remember the game at all, but it must have been a pretty cool one as he added me after and we wound up having a chat. We realised we were both British players (he is Scottish but I’m claiming him) playing on the NA server, and he told me he had just started streaming as a long time Slysssa sub who had been recommended by her to just give it a go. We swapped socials as he had mentioned he wanted to give HS much more of a try, and I had mentioned THL as a great way of doing that, though we were mid-season at the time so he would have had to wait before recruitment started.
As it happened, I would have to duck out mid-season by chance, so I recommended this Ox character to the rest of the team on F2L (née FTL), and they got him on board. The rest, as they say, is history. From a kid who had a bit of a problem with just chucking out cards to see what would happen, streaming to a handful of viewers on a poky little webcam, to pulling in a hundred+ streaming high legend, captain of Hype Horizen and one of the most decorated players in Pro history (3 championships in 5 seasons, with what could well be a fourth on the way looking at this season), the improvement in not just his play, but his mentality has been astounding to watch. He always was a fantastic person to have on a team; no-one can lighten team morale like a notorious memer, but maintaining a 60% winrate across 6 seasons, with what I would put money on being the highest rollover rate week by week of any one player, shows the sheer unbridled talent of this player. He may not be the hardest prepper, but at the end of the day he doesn’t really need to be, he is just that good, and he truly deserves to be in the HOF.
- rebobson
Itachi - Itachi joined THL in late 2017. Durden and I had just started a new team and Itachi was interested in joining. We decided to hold a scrim where Itachi and I teamed up against Durden and another prospective player, smileykris, in a Best of 5.
Itachi and I promptly lost all 3 games. But I could tell that Itachi was a strong player, and Durden and I decided to sign him to Project Mayhem. Mayhem never won a title, but Itachi has gone on since then to win 5 total championships in THL - at the time of this writing, the most of anyone in THL. Itachi has championships with 4th and Inches in Legacy Season 14, The Cult is Hero Season 9, F2L in Wild Season 1, and FTL in Pro Seasons 1 and 2.
And he’s done it all by being an excellent supportive teammate - always around to give advice on lineups, hop in voice to practice, or just co-op. Itachi is truly deserving of being in the THL Hall of Fame.
- Markshire
Itachi has been a staple of THL for as long as I have been around. Any time I see him on a team I know to take note of them and be wary. Itachi is not just a stellar player, but teammate as well! His participation within his teams is unparalleled. Offering lineup advice and practicing every week with his team is the norm for a player with such high standards as Itachi. So you too should be wary of any team he is playing on. His 5 championship titles reflects this intense motivation to succeed and it is in honor of his achievements that he is being inducted to the Hall of Fame.
- Sage
Ghost - Ghost with out a single doubt in my mind has been one of if not the most integral players on every single team he's played on. When he started out in THL I knew he was going to kill it every time he played. From the sheer amount of prep he put in week in and week out every single season, there was never a chance that he wouldn't do everything he could to win every single week. Seeing him grow as a hearthstone player both in and out of THL has truly been remarkable to see, and I'm glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves for carrying prep every single season. Ly Ghost Ghost and congrats on HOF
- Boozasaurus
RonMexico
me go face? YUP. me play priest? NOPE. what a motto to live by. a motto that only the few that truly devote their play style in the name of rexxar can claim. Some would say they have fallen so much into the hunter way of life they have fallen into the path of the demon hunter. Who is this person you may ask? well i will give you a hint. they claim to wear a hat but they never do, they are the most kind hearted person in real life but a pure savage on the hearthstone battlefield (no not battleground they are not that good there). thats right i am talking about RONTUNA erm i mean BrushyMexico umm i meant RONMEXICO!!!!!!!! feared by all opponents season after season in the legacy world of THL. consistently crushing their competition beneath their bow! Ronmexico has consistently shown THL what it is like to be a top performer in legacy so lets all congratulate him or boo him (live your life i can't tell you what to do) as we WELCOME HIM TO THE THL HALL OF FAME. congrats Ron you deserved this and i wish you all the best in future seasons to come. continue playing hunter classes and ignoring that priest all the way to the top!!!
- Brushytuna
I remember the day I met RonMexico. Fuel suggested he join my newly formed pro team, The Unknown. Ron was a go getter from the beginning, never missing a stride. His devotion to the team was unlike any other person I've met in the THL. I knew he was a great fit from the beginning and I had a feeling he was destined for greatness in our organization.
On top of all his stellar game player and teammanship, he delved into content. He took a struggling Around the Saloon and turned it into one of THLs best shows. He rarely turned down opportunities in content was always a go to guy who you rely on not only doing shows, but casting matches, tournaments, offering written content in PotW, and being an active member in our discord. Without Ron content would not be the same and not be in such a great place that it is in now.
Ron is also a great friend of mine. He was always someone I could bounce ideas off of and the late night discord calls with Tuna were extremely memorable. One thing is for sure, he isn't a HoFer for his BG plays.
His love the game and this organization is what makes his great along with his amazing and great hearthstone game. Ron congratulations!!!
- Dusharmo
Liquidox - It was a random set of circumstances that led to LiquidOx being the force to be reckoned you see before you, but here we are. I had just logged into HS on my phone to play a few games before university and to do my NA daily quests; due to the time differences this usually meant a fairly long queue time, but on this occasion I matched up pretty quickly with a player called LiquidOx. I don’t remember the game at all, but it must have been a pretty cool one as he added me after and we wound up having a chat. We realised we were both British players (he is Scottish but I’m claiming him) playing on the NA server, and he told me he had just started streaming as a long time Slysssa sub who had been recommended by her to just give it a go. We swapped socials as he had mentioned he wanted to give HS much more of a try, and I had mentioned THL as a great way of doing that, though we were mid-season at the time so he would have had to wait before recruitment started.
As it happened, I would have to duck out mid-season by chance, so I recommended this Ox character to the rest of the team on F2L (née FTL), and they got him on board. The rest, as they say, is history. From a kid who had a bit of a problem with just chucking out cards to see what would happen, streaming to a handful of viewers on a poky little webcam, to pulling in a hundred+ streaming high legend, captain of Hype Horizen and one of the most decorated players in Pro history (3 championships in 5 seasons, with what could well be a fourth on the way looking at this season), the improvement in not just his play, but his mentality has been astounding to watch. He always was a fantastic person to have on a team; no-one can lighten team morale like a notorious memer, but maintaining a 60% winrate across 6 seasons, with what I would put money on being the highest rollover rate week by week of any one player, shows the sheer unbridled talent of this player. He may not be the hardest prepper, but at the end of the day he doesn’t really need to be, he is just that good, and he truly deserves to be in the HOF.
- rebobson
THL Hall of Fame - 6th Class
memyselfandi - As a member of the Hall of Fame committee, it is my privilege and pleasure to induct MemyselfandI aka MMI into the THL Hall of Fame. I got my start in THL back in Season 5 of Legacy with MMI, and he has always been an overachiever. MMI tried harder than anyone else I've ever played with to not just win his own matches, but help everyone else win theirs as well. MMI was a longtime staple of Hearthstone Academy, and helped carry the team to 2 Championships as well as coached from the bench during the seasons he didn't play. It is because of his sporadic seasonal appearances that it has taken him so long to get his fifth season and meet the requirements for nomination. About every other season someone on the HoF committee would inquire about why he hadn't been nominated yet, forgetting MMI only had 4 seasons played. Well he finally came back and got his fifth season under his belt, and now sits at a phenomenal 71.15% winrate. MMI's standards for success are unparalleled in THL, and he will live on as a legend in the Hall of Fame for his efforts. MMI has no future plans to play again as of my writing this so MMI I just want you to know I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors and congrats again on all you have accomplished in THL! Love you bro
- Sage
the_bigted - The_bigted and THL’s hero series have been almost synonymous for nearly his entire THL career. Ted burst onto the scene in season 7, racing to a rookie of the season and MVP award. Not satisfied with these accolades, he followed up with more strong performances and raised the series championship in season 9 with his teammates from The Cult. Ted has maintained a 59.32% winrate over his 6 seasons in the hero series, no surprise given his consistent dedication. His outstanding play alongside his efforts in content production for hero have given him the nickname “Unofficial Hero Series Commissioner.” True to form, Ted continues to set the pace for everyone else, as he is only the second person to be inducted into the hero series hall of fame as a player. With no further ado, it is my absolute pleasure to officially welcome the unofficial hero commissioner into the Hall of Fame. Congratulations again, Ted! We are all fortunate to know you and have you continuing to make THL such an amazing place!
- RonMexico
Aviously - "Avi has an exceptional 64.71% lifetime winrate without a single championship, but this fact struggles to fully encapsulate the greatness of his genius and care. When I first met him in college, I could tell even from a distance that he put thought into everything that he did. After learning how quickly he gained a reputation from the older students in our college's HS scene, I soon set my sights trying to beat him, and it took becoming his teammate for Tespa to realize that the thought and care he strived to put into his decks was also thoroughly put into everyone lucky enough to call him a friend. For many, including myself, Aviously is the reason for their introduction into THL and the HS community at large, and for many more, he is the catalyst for fantastic growth as both players and people. I think the most important growth I managed in my 7+-year hearthstone career came during the time when I strived to be his equal, something he already said I was. It took me a long time to realize, but what makes him the best wasn't just how good he did, but how he was able to make everyone around him better and better himself simultaneously. Avi is adaptive, innovative, hilarious, personable, respectful, and dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to. I can't think of a better person to deserve this honor.
Thanks for everything, buddy. Keep crushing the competition."
- A2
memyselfandi - As a member of the Hall of Fame committee, it is my privilege and pleasure to induct MemyselfandI aka MMI into the THL Hall of Fame. I got my start in THL back in Season 5 of Legacy with MMI, and he has always been an overachiever. MMI tried harder than anyone else I've ever played with to not just win his own matches, but help everyone else win theirs as well. MMI was a longtime staple of Hearthstone Academy, and helped carry the team to 2 Championships as well as coached from the bench during the seasons he didn't play. It is because of his sporadic seasonal appearances that it has taken him so long to get his fifth season and meet the requirements for nomination. About every other season someone on the HoF committee would inquire about why he hadn't been nominated yet, forgetting MMI only had 4 seasons played. Well he finally came back and got his fifth season under his belt, and now sits at a phenomenal 71.15% winrate. MMI's standards for success are unparalleled in THL, and he will live on as a legend in the Hall of Fame for his efforts. MMI has no future plans to play again as of my writing this so MMI I just want you to know I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors and congrats again on all you have accomplished in THL! Love you bro
- Sage
the_bigted - The_bigted and THL’s hero series have been almost synonymous for nearly his entire THL career. Ted burst onto the scene in season 7, racing to a rookie of the season and MVP award. Not satisfied with these accolades, he followed up with more strong performances and raised the series championship in season 9 with his teammates from The Cult. Ted has maintained a 59.32% winrate over his 6 seasons in the hero series, no surprise given his consistent dedication. His outstanding play alongside his efforts in content production for hero have given him the nickname “Unofficial Hero Series Commissioner.” True to form, Ted continues to set the pace for everyone else, as he is only the second person to be inducted into the hero series hall of fame as a player. With no further ado, it is my absolute pleasure to officially welcome the unofficial hero commissioner into the Hall of Fame. Congratulations again, Ted! We are all fortunate to know you and have you continuing to make THL such an amazing place!
- RonMexico
Aviously - "Avi has an exceptional 64.71% lifetime winrate without a single championship, but this fact struggles to fully encapsulate the greatness of his genius and care. When I first met him in college, I could tell even from a distance that he put thought into everything that he did. After learning how quickly he gained a reputation from the older students in our college's HS scene, I soon set my sights trying to beat him, and it took becoming his teammate for Tespa to realize that the thought and care he strived to put into his decks was also thoroughly put into everyone lucky enough to call him a friend. For many, including myself, Aviously is the reason for their introduction into THL and the HS community at large, and for many more, he is the catalyst for fantastic growth as both players and people. I think the most important growth I managed in my 7+-year hearthstone career came during the time when I strived to be his equal, something he already said I was. It took me a long time to realize, but what makes him the best wasn't just how good he did, but how he was able to make everyone around him better and better himself simultaneously. Avi is adaptive, innovative, hilarious, personable, respectful, and dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to. I can't think of a better person to deserve this honor.
Thanks for everything, buddy. Keep crushing the competition."
- A2
THL Hall of Fame - 5th Class
Bluesombrero - Bluesombrero is one of the most consistent preppers I've ever had the pleasure of playing with. I first met Blue on the original Hearthstone Academy squad during season 5. MeMyselfandI invited him into the discord, and Blue immediately dubbed himself "Head Coach". He honestly just kinda drove everyone crazy back then, but when we were struggling in season 6 I brought him on the team to relieve a burned out Jaybie. Bluesombrero then proceeded to carry HSA to the playoffs in season 6 with his prep work and great play, and we turned that momentum into a championship.
Sporting a 67.31% winrate over 7 seasons and a championship, Bluesombrero has earned his place in the hall of fame. The bar has been set high, and he passed it with flying colors. It has been an honor to play with you, Blue.
You're my boy, blue!
- Sage
I am so happy I introduced bluesombrero to Hearthstone and to THL. Since I met him in second grade, blue has brought his humor, his competitive drive, and his immense skill to every game he touches. First it was chess, and then League of Legends, and then Hearthstone. I’m convinced that he cannot let himself be anything but proficient at what he does.
THL has been a place that these aspects of bluesombrero could shine. He’s a brilliant player and a great friend. I’m glad to have been his teammate: it’s a unique kind of relationship to have with someone, and being a year removed from Hearthstone and THL at this point, I can see how special my time with him in the league was.
Competing against and alongside friends is something awesome that not many people get to do. This community should strive to approach our sport and our relationships with both as much seriousness and as much wit as bluesombrero has. He’s something to behold, in and out of the game.
- MeMyselfAndI
Bluesombrero - Bluesombrero is one of the most consistent preppers I've ever had the pleasure of playing with. I first met Blue on the original Hearthstone Academy squad during season 5. MeMyselfandI invited him into the discord, and Blue immediately dubbed himself "Head Coach". He honestly just kinda drove everyone crazy back then, but when we were struggling in season 6 I brought him on the team to relieve a burned out Jaybie. Bluesombrero then proceeded to carry HSA to the playoffs in season 6 with his prep work and great play, and we turned that momentum into a championship.
Sporting a 67.31% winrate over 7 seasons and a championship, Bluesombrero has earned his place in the hall of fame. The bar has been set high, and he passed it with flying colors. It has been an honor to play with you, Blue.
You're my boy, blue!
- Sage
I am so happy I introduced bluesombrero to Hearthstone and to THL. Since I met him in second grade, blue has brought his humor, his competitive drive, and his immense skill to every game he touches. First it was chess, and then League of Legends, and then Hearthstone. I’m convinced that he cannot let himself be anything but proficient at what he does.
THL has been a place that these aspects of bluesombrero could shine. He’s a brilliant player and a great friend. I’m glad to have been his teammate: it’s a unique kind of relationship to have with someone, and being a year removed from Hearthstone and THL at this point, I can see how special my time with him in the league was.
Competing against and alongside friends is something awesome that not many people get to do. This community should strive to approach our sport and our relationships with both as much seriousness and as much wit as bluesombrero has. He’s something to behold, in and out of the game.
- MeMyselfAndI
THL Hall of Fame - 4th Class
Skritch - Skritch is THL's biggest success story. I remember introducing him to THL when he didn't play a ton of Hearthstone but wanted to try out the competition. It drove him to improve, and even after winning his first championship in his first season in the five seed, he decided he hadn't done quite enough. Since then, he's hit legend for the first time (and frequently afterwards), won two more championships, and improved his record every season (earning a lifetime win rate of over 60%). Not only should we recognize him for his performance alone, but for the path he took there. A path accompanied by involvement in the organization, good sportsmanship, and a lot of practice. THL's competitive environment turned Skritch into the great player (and I think the great person) that he is today. I hope he has plenty of ass-kicking left in him to dish out to some of our higher seeds. The way he's improving even further, it's best that everyone watch out.
-MeMyselfAndI
Skritch - Skritch is THL's biggest success story. I remember introducing him to THL when he didn't play a ton of Hearthstone but wanted to try out the competition. It drove him to improve, and even after winning his first championship in his first season in the five seed, he decided he hadn't done quite enough. Since then, he's hit legend for the first time (and frequently afterwards), won two more championships, and improved his record every season (earning a lifetime win rate of over 60%). Not only should we recognize him for his performance alone, but for the path he took there. A path accompanied by involvement in the organization, good sportsmanship, and a lot of practice. THL's competitive environment turned Skritch into the great player (and I think the great person) that he is today. I hope he has plenty of ass-kicking left in him to dish out to some of our higher seeds. The way he's improving even further, it's best that everyone watch out.
-MeMyselfAndI
THL Hall of Fame - 3rd Class
Brewski - Brewski, King of Conquest, Slayer of Scrubs, Sultan of Sweeps, Master of Matchups. Since season 5, when we were both just rookies looking to have fun and win our matches, I've known Brewski to be the best player in the league. There are so few players that can compete with him that in my mind I see him as the only 0 seed player in THL. It is always impressive to see him thoroughly bully 1 seeds week after week. Brewski is truly an inspiration to me, and I have dozens of memes I've made about him to attest to this. Despite having literally the best win rate in the league at the time of his induction (71.7%!!!), Brewski remains humble, convinced there is no way he's actually the best. While he would have certainly been inducted on his winrate alone, it would be disrespectful of me to not mention how great of a teammate he is. He takes time out of every week to help his comrades prep for their matches, and practice matchups if needed. His insight on ban strategies is some of the most valuable advice I've ever received, reliably refining my own skills just in his explanations of why I'd ban X then play Y first and save Z for last. Lastly, you can't discount his sense of humor. One of the most memorable moments in HSA history was during the season 6 semi finals versus Team Golden Wisp. Brewski played his match against theflyestlai then tells us in discord:
Brewski - "Sorry guys got swept:
Arcturus - "F**k
Brewski - "@here anyone need to practice anytime? I have all weekend plans canceled so I'll be available. If you wanna practice with a 0-3 scrub."
At this point in time, Brew is always first to play his match and consistently starts us out in the lead every week. Seeing that he got not only beaten but SWEPT?! I started writing up a pep talk to keep everyone's heads in the game hoping that they wouldn't be too disheartened by how the week started. Before even finishing my little speech, I absently checked the scoreboard only to see not an 0-3 for Brewski, but a 3-0. You make every season so much more memorable when you're on the team, Brewski. Won't you come play for me again?
- Sage
Merkin_pie - After five seasons playing with Merkin_pie I can confidently say that he is fully deserving of this honor. It did not take long before I would just assume he was going to win every week. I remember the first time I play tested against Merkin - it was immediately apparent that his caliber of play was well above his typical ladder rank (of which I'm fairly certain has never been above five). The thing that is most impressive about his 68.57% win rate over the course of five seasons is that he’s been running every season on a budget collection - playing not what the meta called for, but with what his collection would allow. All the while, Merkin has been a great team member, who despite his dominating performance remains humble. Serving as a key component to team Kawasaki Ninjas Rule reaching the semifinals three times, the finals twice, and winning the Season 3 championship, Merkin_pie has shown consistency of excellence in his performance as a player and a competitor. Sylvanas League is proud to name you its first inductee for player achievement - welcome to the Hall of Fame.
- Delcevare
Brewski - Brewski, King of Conquest, Slayer of Scrubs, Sultan of Sweeps, Master of Matchups. Since season 5, when we were both just rookies looking to have fun and win our matches, I've known Brewski to be the best player in the league. There are so few players that can compete with him that in my mind I see him as the only 0 seed player in THL. It is always impressive to see him thoroughly bully 1 seeds week after week. Brewski is truly an inspiration to me, and I have dozens of memes I've made about him to attest to this. Despite having literally the best win rate in the league at the time of his induction (71.7%!!!), Brewski remains humble, convinced there is no way he's actually the best. While he would have certainly been inducted on his winrate alone, it would be disrespectful of me to not mention how great of a teammate he is. He takes time out of every week to help his comrades prep for their matches, and practice matchups if needed. His insight on ban strategies is some of the most valuable advice I've ever received, reliably refining my own skills just in his explanations of why I'd ban X then play Y first and save Z for last. Lastly, you can't discount his sense of humor. One of the most memorable moments in HSA history was during the season 6 semi finals versus Team Golden Wisp. Brewski played his match against theflyestlai then tells us in discord:
Brewski - "Sorry guys got swept:
Arcturus - "F**k
Brewski - "@here anyone need to practice anytime? I have all weekend plans canceled so I'll be available. If you wanna practice with a 0-3 scrub."
At this point in time, Brew is always first to play his match and consistently starts us out in the lead every week. Seeing that he got not only beaten but SWEPT?! I started writing up a pep talk to keep everyone's heads in the game hoping that they wouldn't be too disheartened by how the week started. Before even finishing my little speech, I absently checked the scoreboard only to see not an 0-3 for Brewski, but a 3-0. You make every season so much more memorable when you're on the team, Brewski. Won't you come play for me again?
- Sage
Merkin_pie - After five seasons playing with Merkin_pie I can confidently say that he is fully deserving of this honor. It did not take long before I would just assume he was going to win every week. I remember the first time I play tested against Merkin - it was immediately apparent that his caliber of play was well above his typical ladder rank (of which I'm fairly certain has never been above five). The thing that is most impressive about his 68.57% win rate over the course of five seasons is that he’s been running every season on a budget collection - playing not what the meta called for, but with what his collection would allow. All the while, Merkin has been a great team member, who despite his dominating performance remains humble. Serving as a key component to team Kawasaki Ninjas Rule reaching the semifinals three times, the finals twice, and winning the Season 3 championship, Merkin_pie has shown consistency of excellence in his performance as a player and a competitor. Sylvanas League is proud to name you its first inductee for player achievement - welcome to the Hall of Fame.
- Delcevare
THL Hall of Fame - 2nd Class
AndyRogers - AndyRogers is one of the most well-known and accomplished veterans of THL. Andy has been in THL since the beginning: he began his career playing for The Hairy Generals in Season Alpha, where he won THL’s first championship. He returned in Season Beta to form Team Andy, where he reached the finals and was “unofficially” crowned MVP of the season. In Season 2, he won yet another title with The Hairy Generals, playing a huge role in their undefeated championship season. After a brief hiatus from League play, Andy returned to THL for Season 8 and improved his overall win rate to 63.68% (while securing a Top 30 ladder finish). Andy’s other accomplishments include being the first ever player to reach 500 PR, as well as having a 60% team win rate in three seasons as a captain. He’s also lent his casting skills to THL productions throughout his career. With seven seasons of sustained success as a player, and strong performances as a captain and contributor to the league, AndyRogers has earned his rightful place in the Hall of Fame and proven once again that The Queen Reigns Supreme.
- Markshire
AndyRogers - AndyRogers is one of the most well-known and accomplished veterans of THL. Andy has been in THL since the beginning: he began his career playing for The Hairy Generals in Season Alpha, where he won THL’s first championship. He returned in Season Beta to form Team Andy, where he reached the finals and was “unofficially” crowned MVP of the season. In Season 2, he won yet another title with The Hairy Generals, playing a huge role in their undefeated championship season. After a brief hiatus from League play, Andy returned to THL for Season 8 and improved his overall win rate to 63.68% (while securing a Top 30 ladder finish). Andy’s other accomplishments include being the first ever player to reach 500 PR, as well as having a 60% team win rate in three seasons as a captain. He’s also lent his casting skills to THL productions throughout his career. With seven seasons of sustained success as a player, and strong performances as a captain and contributor to the league, AndyRogers has earned his rightful place in the Hall of Fame and proven once again that The Queen Reigns Supreme.
- Markshire
THL Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees
Jesus C - Jesus is the epitome of the THL everyman in every aspect except one: his results, which far exceed his peers. Jesus is a consummate student of the game’s competitive aspect, with his first season being a launching pad for a career that included 4 seasons above a 70% winrate, only a single losing season, and consistent progression as a player with reliably strong performance in his seed. His record Season 2 ensured a young Team Rank 5’s entry to the playoffs and earned him an MVP award, which he was able to convert in Season 4 into a championship with the single most dominant team performance in THL’s history. There’s so much more to Jesus than the numbers indicate, with his team members consistently speaking highly of his character and team presence (and his captain was the best man at his wedding!), but his stats alone are enough to earn him entry into the HoF.
- RidiculousHat
Markshire - If you don’t know Markshire, you must be living under a rock. Markshire currently has the most wins of any player not named Slimsch in THL history, and that’s in two fewer seasons: his win-rate is exceptional despite playing in a variety of seeds. We’d say he shows consistent growth as a player, but he went undefeated his first full season so growth may not be the right word here: quite simply, he came into the League as an All-Star and has stayed there ever since. However, it’s not just about ability with Markshire, it’s about his team involvement, his community presence, and his League contributions. Markshire took full ownership of the Director of Content and Engagement position under the new THL Inc. Board structure and worked tirelessly to ensure top quality shows, caster and producer engagement, and regularly executed tournaments. This was in addition to his own contributions to content on the card review streams, as a blog author, and contributing to Friday Night Fights and Salty Saturday. We’re not really sure what he hasn’t done for the League, to be honest!
- RidiculousHat
MVParker - Parker is a THL presence like none other, both on the Ladder, in Discord, and involved with League content. Parker and Jesus have nearly the same record in the same amount of time on the Team Rank 5 dynasty, and Parker has exactly one season on the books below a 50% win-rate; that’s while playing every class in the game nearly every season, regardless of the meta. His one stint as Captain earned him and his squad Best New Team, which is no small feat in and of itself. Beyond his in-game abilities, he’s been a prominent voice in the community for a long time; originally involved with THL in 60 Seconds and evolving into a fixture on Tavern Talk, one of the minds behind the THL Power Rankings, and a core member of the THL Discord. Quite simply, Parker was one of the defining members of THL’s burgeoning community during his involvement with the League and he was a damn good player while he was doing so.
- RidiculousHat
Slimsch - Slimsch is the single most accomplished player in the League’s history, period. Having played nine seasons and 67 matches he’s earned himself a 68.66% win rate. His preparation, execution, and results have been matched by no one, and he conducts himself as one of the most humble players with the utmost sportsmanship. His accomplishments alone are enough to enshrine him into our Hall of Fame, but let it not be forgotten that Slimsch has also given much more than his talents as a player. Over the years Slimsch has contributed to the growth and success of the League while serving as a Board member and later on as Commissioner. Additionally, he’s been one of our all-time favorite personalities on Salty Saturday, Tavern Talk, and many other League productions. He has long been the face of THL, and we will forever remember his unsurpassed excellence.
- Nade
Jesus C - Jesus is the epitome of the THL everyman in every aspect except one: his results, which far exceed his peers. Jesus is a consummate student of the game’s competitive aspect, with his first season being a launching pad for a career that included 4 seasons above a 70% winrate, only a single losing season, and consistent progression as a player with reliably strong performance in his seed. His record Season 2 ensured a young Team Rank 5’s entry to the playoffs and earned him an MVP award, which he was able to convert in Season 4 into a championship with the single most dominant team performance in THL’s history. There’s so much more to Jesus than the numbers indicate, with his team members consistently speaking highly of his character and team presence (and his captain was the best man at his wedding!), but his stats alone are enough to earn him entry into the HoF.
- RidiculousHat
Markshire - If you don’t know Markshire, you must be living under a rock. Markshire currently has the most wins of any player not named Slimsch in THL history, and that’s in two fewer seasons: his win-rate is exceptional despite playing in a variety of seeds. We’d say he shows consistent growth as a player, but he went undefeated his first full season so growth may not be the right word here: quite simply, he came into the League as an All-Star and has stayed there ever since. However, it’s not just about ability with Markshire, it’s about his team involvement, his community presence, and his League contributions. Markshire took full ownership of the Director of Content and Engagement position under the new THL Inc. Board structure and worked tirelessly to ensure top quality shows, caster and producer engagement, and regularly executed tournaments. This was in addition to his own contributions to content on the card review streams, as a blog author, and contributing to Friday Night Fights and Salty Saturday. We’re not really sure what he hasn’t done for the League, to be honest!
- RidiculousHat
MVParker - Parker is a THL presence like none other, both on the Ladder, in Discord, and involved with League content. Parker and Jesus have nearly the same record in the same amount of time on the Team Rank 5 dynasty, and Parker has exactly one season on the books below a 50% win-rate; that’s while playing every class in the game nearly every season, regardless of the meta. His one stint as Captain earned him and his squad Best New Team, which is no small feat in and of itself. Beyond his in-game abilities, he’s been a prominent voice in the community for a long time; originally involved with THL in 60 Seconds and evolving into a fixture on Tavern Talk, one of the minds behind the THL Power Rankings, and a core member of the THL Discord. Quite simply, Parker was one of the defining members of THL’s burgeoning community during his involvement with the League and he was a damn good player while he was doing so.
- RidiculousHat
Slimsch - Slimsch is the single most accomplished player in the League’s history, period. Having played nine seasons and 67 matches he’s earned himself a 68.66% win rate. His preparation, execution, and results have been matched by no one, and he conducts himself as one of the most humble players with the utmost sportsmanship. His accomplishments alone are enough to enshrine him into our Hall of Fame, but let it not be forgotten that Slimsch has also given much more than his talents as a player. Over the years Slimsch has contributed to the growth and success of the League while serving as a Board member and later on as Commissioner. Additionally, he’s been one of our all-time favorite personalities on Salty Saturday, Tavern Talk, and many other League productions. He has long been the face of THL, and we will forever remember his unsurpassed excellence.
- Nade