tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post8704322036298518975..comments2024-03-11T02:32:15.295-04:00Comments on Goblin Artisans: Weekend Art Challenge Review 102315—detkefUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-56672831894285077282015-10-30T13:45:44.944-04:002015-10-30T13:45:44.944-04:00If they made another Un-set I think it would be mo...If they made another Un-set I think it would be more like a Conspiracy in its release.Zeno Ragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03364010535833286615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-69668082206522635932015-10-30T11:19:34.081-04:002015-10-30T11:19:34.081-04:00The Un- Prerelease and Release are tournaments.
B...The Un- Prerelease and Release are tournaments. <br />But I have no idea how much Magic gets played there versus privately.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-83925047568188916692015-10-30T01:35:47.843-04:002015-10-30T01:35:47.843-04:00Which kinda makes my point. Most people won't ...Which kinda makes my point. Most people won't be playing Un in a tournament setting. They'll be playing with their friends on a Saturday night, and just having some casual games. That's what I meant when I said target audience.Zeno Ragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03364010535833286615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-44702522180513605122015-10-29T16:03:36.746-04:002015-10-29T16:03:36.746-04:00Not really for or against, but another option:
Ta...Not really for or against, but another option:<br /><br />Tap an untapped creature you control, {T}: Add {1} to your mana pool, gain 1 life, and scry 1. Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-82288514831816939222015-10-29T16:00:55.279-04:002015-10-29T16:00:55.279-04:00And that's why I'd never go to an un- even...And that's why I'd never go to an un- event and play with strangers. Because far too many Magic players will choose to kill their own fun, their opponents' fun, and the fun of everyone within speaking distance, in order to gain or preserve the tiniest of edges in game.<br /><br />But I will hella play un- sets with my friends, because they by definition value fun higher.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-78511707647037730902015-10-29T15:26:09.743-04:002015-10-29T15:26:09.743-04:00I really dislike having both the scry and the life...I really dislike having both the scry and the lifegain options on Story Den, as well as the modal templating. Line breaks aside, it's very inelegant as is. Suggested fix:<br /><br />Tap an untapped creature you control, T: Add one mana of any color to your mana pool.<br />Tap an untapped creature you control, T: Scry 1. zefferalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845251416516553492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-30510720138850113962015-10-29T14:29:19.171-04:002015-10-29T14:29:19.171-04:00This is why un-sets just don't make me want to...This is why un-sets just don't make me want to play them. Arguing about whether someone smiled is one of the most miserable imaginable gaming experiences. And I can promise after that argument, no one is smiling again!Tommy Occhipintihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495646355536064735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-3603158819381066902015-10-29T13:48:51.777-04:002015-10-29T13:48:51.777-04:00Very easy!Very easy!Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-27002391321813980222015-10-29T11:24:19.077-04:002015-10-29T11:24:19.077-04:00I guess that would be close to Lorwyn? Or maybe In...I guess that would be close to Lorwyn? Or maybe Innistrad when Avacyn isn't locked away?Jack (cartesiandaemon)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08258267965242039995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-61008355052247208632015-10-29T11:23:09.751-04:002015-10-29T11:23:09.751-04:00I think any "did someone smile" card is ...I think any "did someone smile" card is likely to lead to arguments about whether they did or not, but I agree, the attacking version is better than the "can't attack" version, partly because it leads to more variety, and partly because it's less likely to lead to an all-or-nothing "this card means the game is basically over".<br /><br />In general, I think it's an easy mistake to make to come up with a good idea for an un-card, but not refine it to the point where it's actually fun to _play_, not just to read.Jack (cartesiandaemon)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08258267965242039995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-36225240710061565242015-10-29T11:17:52.595-04:002015-10-29T11:17:52.595-04:00You compare the Shadowdancer to Rootwalla, which i...You compare the Shadowdancer to Rootwalla, which is fine, but then for your development comment you note you are paying 2 more for Trample. However, if you want to compare costs, the correct comparison is Darkthicket Wolf, where you see you're only paying one more for trample. This is probably a worse deal, but still a fine limited card. Tommy Occhipintihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495646355536064735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-60234300617683887442015-10-29T10:45:07.412-04:002015-10-29T10:45:07.412-04:00Nice fix, Alex.Nice fix, Alex.Jay Treathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428861685923241850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-48234894394826514142015-10-29T00:40:41.220-04:002015-10-29T00:40:41.220-04:00Story Teller's Den would clearly need a top-do...Story Teller's Den would clearly need a top-down thematic set. Possibly a European Fairy Tale world? Wobbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494097707732649864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-45137901475928863692015-10-29T00:13:42.085-04:002015-10-29T00:13:42.085-04:00Some of my thought on Lost Boys Rainy Day: If your...Some of my thought on Lost Boys Rainy Day: If your playing this card, your going to be playing an Un-set. Which means your going to be encountering funny cards and situations during your games. Plus your probably going to be playing casual multiplayer if your playing silver borders. So the targeted players should be more inclined to smile.<br /><br />I do like AlexC suggestion, and feel as if that works better. Zeno Ragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03364010535833286615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5479847193762153273.post-42000960368029999302015-10-28T22:04:41.173-04:002015-10-28T22:04:41.173-04:00I am also impressed by the diversity of cards here...I am also impressed by the diversity of cards here. It's an unusual piece of art that lends itself both to creature cards and noncreatures. Good choice, Jay. <br /><br />Lost Boys Rainy Day has the problem that you put it in your deck if you think opponents probably can't make you smile. Which might just mean you've got good self-control or an unexpressive face. And if you meet its condition, you get to stop the game progressing, in a frustrating way.<br /><br />Perhaps the same idea could be better done as: <br />{2}: Target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn if you can make defending player smile.<br /><br />That way, the players who're encouraged to put it in their decks are the japesters who think they can make their friends smile. The defending player who has to try to keep a straight face will be different from one game to the next. And rather than shut the game down if you can't make someone smile, it accelerates game end if you can.AlexChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674122775216494431noreply@blogger.com