Spectator mode


Info

Functionality

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  • Players can choose to view matches being played by any of their friends, by browsing their friends list. Players can only choose to spectate players who are currently engaged in a match.
The Spectator Mode label seen while spectating a match
Spectators are automatically invited to subsequent matches
  • There is a limit of 10 spectators simultaneously
  • Players are able to see if any players are spectating their match, as well as how many and who they are.
  • Players can choose to make their matches invitation-only, preventing players from spectating them unless specifically invited. Players can also kick unwanted spectators from their games.
  • Spectator mode supports spectating both sides of a game, allowing players and casters to watch the game from both players` perspectives from within a single Hearthstone client. Simply choose to spectate both players at once, and an integrated display will show all cards and details for both players. The display does not switch each turn Hearthstone takes place in turns. Each turn gives a player the opportunity to act. At the end of each turn, play is passed back to the other player. A round describes one turn for each ; rather the "opponent"`s cards are shown upside down.
  • When a match ends, any spectating players will enter a `waiting state` until the player being spectated joins another match. When the player starts another match, all spectators will automatically be connected to the new game.
  • Players can currently only spectate actual matches, not the deckbuilding and selection screens.

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Notes

  • The Battle.net "Do Not Disturb" setting will not prevent players from spectating your matches.
  • Developers have cited spectator mode as perhaps the most wanted featureSpecial attraction by players, and recognise players` interest and desire to watch competitive games.

The Starting Game screen

See more: Starting Game The Starting Game screen is the holding screen presented while the system is preparing a AI opponent for the player to battle in Adventure mode. It featuresSpecial attraction a selection of helpful tips and some comical hearthstone

The Starting Game The Starting Game screen is the holding screen presented while the system is preparing a AI opponent for the player to battle in Adventure mode. It features a selection of helpful tips and some comical hearthstone screen is the loading screen displayed while the system prepares to spectate the match, featuring a selection of helpful tips and some comical `tasks`. It depicts a mechanical element which slowly fills from left to right, supposedly representing necessary steps in preparing for the game. Once the loading bar has filled a certain number of times, the game is ready and battle begins automatically.

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Becoming a spectator
Viewing your current spectators