tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post4531770155152607259..comments2024-03-11T02:32:15.295-04:00Comments on Goblin Artisans: Weekend Art Challenge 032318 — Out of the BoxUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-11541822482168459572018-03-28T14:30:08.447-04:002018-03-28T14:30:08.447-04:00Have you built a brawl or pauper deck? This spell ...Have you built a brawl or pauper deck? This spell will take <i>hours</i> to resolve.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-15517247664838389762018-03-28T14:23:36.095-04:002018-03-28T14:23:36.095-04:00Compare this:
[1 | 2U | 2G]: [draw a card | draw ...Compare this:<br /><br />[1 | 2U | 2G]: [draw a card | draw two cards | serach your library for a basic land and put that card onto the battlefield tapped, shuffle your library]<br /><br />with<br /><br />1: Draw a card.<br />2U: Draw two cards.<br />2G: Search your library for a basic land and put that card onto the battlefield tapped, shuffle your library.<br /><br />The traditional way is fewer characters, ends up at 5.5 lines on a card rather than 6.5, and is infinitely clearer.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-20664090977667581412018-03-28T14:18:50.881-04:002018-03-28T14:18:50.881-04:00"When a feuding player is dealt combat damage..."When a feuding player is dealt combat damage by one or more creatures controlled by another feuding player, that player wins the feud and draws a card."<br /><br />'That player' is ambiguous here. If it weren't for the flavor, I'd assume the player taking damage is drawing a card.<br /><br />Is it important to exclude burn spells?<br /><br />"When a source a feuding player controls deals damage to a feuding opponent, that player wins the feud and draws a card."Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-62212870846601089802018-03-28T14:14:36.261-04:002018-03-28T14:14:36.261-04:00Sweet!Sweet!Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-21351697651750474552018-03-28T14:12:15.010-04:002018-03-28T14:12:15.010-04:00It took me a minute to figure out I'm supposed...It took me a minute to figure out I'm supposed to cast Alpha's Dread on my opponent's creature.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-8409049119613922022018-03-28T14:09:43.841-04:002018-03-28T14:09:43.841-04:00Perfect Storm Elemental 4UU
Creature - Elemental (...Perfect Storm Elemental 4UU<br />Creature - Elemental (U)<br />Flying<br />When ~ enters the battlefield, if {P/U}{P/U} was spent to cast it, draw two cards.<br />4/4Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-52113860606263124862018-03-28T13:45:45.052-04:002018-03-28T13:45:45.052-04:00Reynauld protects all your creatures and non-comba...Reynauld protects all your creatures and non-combat spells from countermagic.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-79541870733072928242018-03-28T01:30:08.603-04:002018-03-28T01:30:08.603-04:00Thought Police (rare)
3BB
Enchantment
At the begin...Thought Police (rare)<br />3BB<br />Enchantment<br />At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, name a card. That player reveals the top two cards of their library. If the named card is revealed this way, exile those cards and that player loses two life. Otherwise, that player puts the revealed cards back on top of their library in any order.<br /><br />^for the Mind stab art.<br />Needs some playtesting ~ very much a griefer lantern control card, but scrying on misses lets your opponent dig too.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318011531403551812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-16878480007333038622018-03-27T22:21:57.126-04:002018-03-27T22:21:57.126-04:00True Master of Chaos would be interesting in Sneak...True Master of Chaos would be interesting in Sneak Attack.Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-59143944747862573822018-03-27T22:18:49.946-04:002018-03-27T22:18:49.946-04:00Yeah I am wondering if these would read well on a ...Yeah I am wondering if these would read well on a card or just be better completely spelled out.Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-56819073853080998972018-03-27T22:17:15.875-04:002018-03-27T22:17:15.875-04:00I don't know I think a 3/3 flying first strike...I don't know I think a 3/3 flying first strike is pretty good. Is firebreathing seen as that good? I guess in the aggressive nature of red it might be.Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-60268909958427090162018-03-27T22:04:58.925-04:002018-03-27T22:04:58.925-04:00The Chaos Knight-1RR (Uncommon)
Creature-Human Kni...The Chaos Knight-1RR (Uncommon)<br />Creature-Human Knight<br />2/2<br />First Strike<br />When CARDNAME enters the battlefield flip 2 coins. If you got one or more heads, ~ gets +1/+1. If you got two, ~ gains haste.<br /><br />It's weird that Chaos Dragon is better with one head than two.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-86891145969002772322018-03-27T19:22:58.209-04:002018-03-27T19:22:58.209-04:00Vertical Cycle of coin flip cards. Not sure how o...Vertical Cycle of coin flip cards. Not sure how out there these are.<br />Chaos Seeker-1R (Common)<br />Creature-Human Scout<br />2/2<br />When CARDNAME enters the battlefield flip a coin and apply the below effects based on the result:<br />1 Head: First Strike<br />0 Heads:-0/-1<br /><br />The Chaos Knight-1RR (Uncommon)<br />Creature-Human Knight<br />2/2<br />When CARDNAME enters the battlefield flip 2 coins and apply the below effects based on the result:<br />2 Heads:+1/+1, First Strike, Haste<br />1 Head:+1/+1, First Strike<br />0 Head: First Strike<br /><br />The Chaos Dragon-2RR (Rare)<br />Creature-Dragon<br />3/3<br />When CARDNAME enters the battlefield flip 3 coins and apply the below effects based on the result:<br />3 Heads: +2/+2, flying, and haste<br />2 Heads: Flying, First Strike<br />1 Head: Flying, R:+1/+0<br />0 Heads: Flying<br /><br />The True Master of Chaos-5RRR (Mythic Rare)<br />Legendary Creature-Avatar<br />7/6<br />When CARDNAME enters the battlefield flip 5 coins and apply the below effects based on the result:<br />3+ Heads: Deal 4 damage to each creature and each player sacrifices 4 lands.<br />2 Heads: Discard your hand and draw 7 cards.<br />1 Head: Deal 3 damage to each opponent.<br />0 Heads: Flying, Haste, at the end of turn target opponent gains control of CARDNAME<br />Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-37932785819082666312018-03-27T18:08:01.259-04:002018-03-27T18:08:01.259-04:00The issue I have is the reward feels like we waste...The issue I have is the reward feels like we wasted time. Even if I got a 2/2 flier for being correct I would feel a little better.Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-70781772632759435412018-03-27T17:58:28.705-04:002018-03-27T17:58:28.705-04:00Forgot the line cannot play lands this turn in the...Forgot the line cannot play lands this turn in the activated ability.Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-32148724471596296322018-03-27T12:11:02.056-04:002018-03-27T12:11:02.056-04:00I'll be reviewing Scout's Compass, but I w...I'll be reviewing Scout's Compass, but I wanted to clarify: did you intend for it to sacrifice itself as a part of the cost? I'm assuming so, because currently, it's very powerful.Inanimatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739701478436262740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-21142037891749204862018-03-27T12:00:02.396-04:002018-03-27T12:00:02.396-04:00You're definitely on the right track with thes...You're definitely on the right track with these designs, I think... Skypride's Boon is probably the best of the bunch given your design goals. <br /><br />I'll be reviewing Ring of Blind Eternities, unless you want me to review one of the newer bunch. Just let me know! :)Inanimatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739701478436262740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-40992843151831199492018-03-27T11:46:03.441-04:002018-03-27T11:46:03.441-04:00Oh, this is definitely not fun enough to print.
It...Oh, this is definitely not fun enough to print.<br />It's more of a poem than a card.<br />I will defend that there very much <i>is</i> a reward for guessing right, and that is that you don't lose cards in deck or hand, negating the spell.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-58996105232966389572018-03-27T07:53:37.328-04:002018-03-27T07:53:37.328-04:00I've tried multiple avenues to get this effect...I've tried multiple avenues to get this effect to work. Would love feedback.Doug Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099708938705613144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-92032447852667556752018-03-27T06:25:05.272-04:002018-03-27T06:25:05.272-04:00First, thanks for the feedback, Jack and Inanimate...First, thanks for the feedback, Jack and Inanimate (yes, I meant art #6).<br /><br />Eh, I had completely forgotten about Maro's precedent. A friend has already reminded about that. (<a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/topical-blend-did-you-hear-one-about-2015-12-07" rel="nofollow">Here is the article where he talks about it</a>)<br />So, my basic idea is to bring one aspect I love about Commander to 'normal' Magic, that is the possibility of having a build around card always available; lots of decks don't work 90% of the time, because they don't draw the engine pieces in time or at all.<br /><br />This mechanic is about that, so I would want cards with Prememorized to be somewhat narrow, weak cards with potential to be the centerpiece of very Johnny, fun and not oppressive decks, instead of being 'free' utility in different types of decks. That is a very tall order, and could prove to be undesignable (not enough fun to justify itself/kills variance) or undevelopable (too narrow of a space in power level between weak/not worth it, and powerful/oppressive/stifling deck diversity).<br />Thus a mechanic in this guise would need A LOT of playtesting.<br /><br />Anyway, here are some other examples:<br /><br />Growing Pains {2}{B}{G}<br />[Heart of the Wood art]<br />Enchantment (u)<br />Prememorized<br />At the beginning of each end step, if you lost life this turn, you may pay {2}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.<br /><br />Skypride's Boon {1}{U}{W}<br />[Perce Nuage art]<br />Enchantment (u)<br />Prememorized<br />At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {2}. If you do, target creature with flying you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn.<br /><br />Fluidform {2}{U}{U}<br />[Water Elemental art]<br />Enchantment - Aura (common?)<br />Prememorized<br />Enchant creature you control<br />{U}: Enchanted creature gets +1/-1 or -1/+1 until end of turn.P for Pizzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000340281390449308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-4829372642767302722018-03-27T04:52:30.818-04:002018-03-27T04:52:30.818-04:00Oh yeah. I quite like retrace on auras just normal...Oh yeah. I quite like retrace on auras just normally.Jack (cartesiandaemon)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08258267965242039995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-9240690865477285302018-03-27T03:25:27.141-04:002018-03-27T03:25:27.141-04:00I'll double down on Burst of Insight, mostly b...I'll double down on Burst of Insight, mostly because there's plenty to be said about it from the perspective of multiple formats!dvoraenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590454231033202260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-62453183387709983812018-03-27T01:01:03.818-04:002018-03-27T01:01:03.818-04:00Also are you sure you meant Art #4 (Black Crystal ...Also are you sure you meant Art #4 (Black Crystal Dragon) and not Art #6 (Compass)?Inanimatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739701478436262740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-41839648733426739452018-03-27T00:59:24.593-04:002018-03-27T00:59:24.593-04:00I'll give extensive feedback via comments here...I'll give extensive feedback via comments here on the ones you don't want me to review via post. Here's some initial thoughts:<br /><br />Warbound Gideon and Sarkhan is very interesting flavor and a fun way to execute it. Pairing these two was a smart mechanical choice and implies fun things in the story too.<br /><br />Way of Going Forth by Death is very interesting, a nice spin on white Banish spells, with a weird touch to it. How 'innovative' is it? I'm not sure it's super innovative, but it is new for white.<br /><br />Sorin Who Hungers is a great design, but I'm not sold on the fact you have to flip into it. What I do like is that it lets you do a 0 loyalty PW with a 0 ability, that is interesting. But it's almost distracting from the intrigue of that 0 ability with all the other stuff going on, you know? I feel like that 0 ability wants to be the 'standout' part of a PW design. Lots going on here.<br /><br />The Sarpadian Empires design is great fun, lol! Lots of clever choices for the sequencing. <br /><br />Mortal Adversary is indeed <i>very</i> weird. We're getting some fun Auras this challenge. I'm not really sure 'enchant spell' works, but I'd like to see it tried! I think this doesn't want to be an aura really.Inanimatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739701478436262740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-67121139638266947392018-03-27T00:53:49.334-04:002018-03-27T00:53:49.334-04:00Would you like this reviewed in the post, Doug, or...Would you like this reviewed in the post, Doug, or another entry? I'll give feedback via comments here for your other entries. :)Inanimatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739701478436262740noreply@blogger.com