Cool Card Design of the Day3/16/2011 - Scarred Survivor was originally a 1/1 for 1 but it seemed too similar to (and largely worse than) Mortician Beetle. I tried making it 2cc but at 1/1 it felt too weak and at 2/1 it felt a bit strong. That's when I realized I could make it relevant that it's ability isn't triggered and require the player to play it in response to a death or two. Bigger hoop, bigger prize. Everyone wins.
