blueseclipse
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 13, 2019 4:01:13 GMT
"Hello! I'm Nadejda Arkadiyevna. I heard you were one of other weapon-smiths around here, thought I'd pay you a friendly visit, talk shop with a colleague, that sort of thing. You're Khon, right?Ghost-Knight's Cycle Artifact — Vehicle Whenever Ghost-Knight's Cycle attacks, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped and attacking. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Crew 3 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 3 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)3/5 I like this quite a bit. My only concern is that it feels a bit too powerful - probably would work better as a 2/4. 9/10"Yes," I reply, "I have been named as Khon Vasq. However, while I am capable of creating weapons, I most frequently call forth copies of blades I already possess."Spawned Arsenal Instant Create X tokens that are copies of target Equipment you control. For each copy created this way, create a 0/0 black Germ token and attach that copy to it. Exile those tokens at the beginning of the next end step. Forge the Eternities: Love the idea, especially how you can use it on your own stuff. However, the way it's worded, I believe the person would be able to return the same artifact that got exiled, so it wouldn't be that useful as removal (unsure of whether or not that was your intention). I'm giving this a 7/10 but it's open for debate. "Phyrexian", yet another foreign term in Rwaffan's ears. As far as his knowledge goes, those covered in etherium are proud to be, so why would this stranger deny the composition of his body? Maybe Michi is right, maybe... "This isn't Alara, is it?" says Rwaffan more to himself than to Khon "Then let me ask you: what is the reason for your body being made out of metal? What would push someone to seek to replace their very flesh?"Despise the Inorganic :2::G: Enchantment :rare: All artifacts have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay 1." Regarding Forge, it wasn't intended to be able to recast the same artifact - I should've closed that loophole. As for Despise the Inorganic, it's a nice hate card for artifacts, but honestly feels a bit too weak given that you have 'Destroy all artifacts' effects at . Maybe if it made them pay instead? 8/10 - good idea, but the execution doesn't quite feel right."Alara?" I mutter, thinking, before I reply, "No, this plane is known as the Arena." As the aven asks me his question, I consider it for a moment, before answering, "Without compleation, neither I nor my race would exist. It once was a tool to cure a sickness that could not be purged from the flesh, and now continues to serve as a means for us to survive and endure."Compleation Lattice Artifact Artifacts you control have indestructible and can't have -1/-1 counters placed on them. Abilities your opponents control can't cause you to sacrifice artifacts. : Remove all -1/-1 counters from target creature and put a +1/+1 counters on it. That creature becomes an artifact in addition to its other types. This ability costs an additional to activate for each -1/-1 counter on the target creature. As Khon goes about his business, he may notice a woman with a book. Multiple times. All over the Arena. Watching.You Do Not BelongOngoing SchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, exile target creature or planeswalker until this scheme is abandoned. You and the exiled card's owner may cast that card as long as it remains exiled. Whenever a player does, abandon this scheme. Honestly? I think this should not allow the exiled card's owner to cast the card. I get that you were basing this off of Hostage Taker, but as a scheme, it really should just be 'You may cast that card as long as it remains exiled.' This also doesn't need to be an ongoing scheme, and doesn't get anything from being one. 7/10The first time I see the woman with the book, I make no note of it - I am aware that my appearance can make people wary. It is only after the fourth time that I see the same woman with the same book, that I take note, given that she seems focused on me in particular. Still, so long as she makes no actions against me, I have no reason to prevent her from observing. If she does, then I will be prepared. Bastion of Memory Artifact - Fortification Fortified land loses all abilities and has " : Add five mana in any combination of colors to your mana pool. Spend this mana only to cast spells from outside the game or in exile, or activate abilities of cards in exile." Sacrifice fortified land: Choose a card you own from outside the game or in exile and reveal it. Until end of turn, you may play that card. Sacrifice Bastion of Memory: Reveal all cards you own that are in exile, then shuffle all cards revealed this way into their owner's library. Fortify
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Post by cajun on Jun 13, 2019 6:56:54 GMT
The first time I see the woman with the book, I make no note of it - I am aware that my appearance can make people wary. It is only after the fourth time that I see the same woman with the same book, that I take note, given that she seems focused on me in particular. Still, so long as she makes no actions against me, I have no reason to prevent her from observing. If she does, then I will be prepared. Once more Khon notices and ignores the observing woman. She means him no harm. He appears so useful after all.
Shortly after, a different woman approaches Khon. Her voice is coarse, like she had been screaming a lot lately. "You're Phyrexian." It's less a question and more a confused statement of fact.Bait and SwitchSchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, target player draws two cards, then that player discards four cards if they're your opponent. Bastion of Memory - that's a whole lotta words. Think this wants to lose the last ability. Manas and restrictions on this make it really hard to judge. 6/10(re letting owner recast, that was largely to give an interaction point for BB)
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Post by cyberchronometer on Jun 13, 2019 7:47:43 GMT
blueseclipse — Spawned Arsenal: Quirky, but cool. The more I look at this, the better I like it. I'm not sure I like that you can cast this during an end step to have the creatures on your next turn without summoning sickness. 9/10"A bit boring, but I suppose I'm just assembling parts I already know of; not so different, just on a smaller scale. Well, if you don't want to talk about weapon-crafting, are you up for a bit of weapons testing?"Accelerated Beta TestOngoing Scheme When you set Accelerated Beta Test in motion, exile the top three cards of your library. You may put an artifact card from among them onto the battlefield. At the beginning of your upkeep, choose a counter on an artifact you control, then put two more counters of that kind on it. If you can't, abandon this scheme. And calling for aid for Steel Overseer!
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Post by Neottolemo on Jun 13, 2019 20:11:22 GMT
As usual, Rekal doesn't realise that the mechanical lifeform isn't a statue and attempts to take one of Khon's glaives from him, fascinated.
Nabbing Goblin Creature - Goblin Rogue , Discard a card: Draw a card, then reveal the top card of your library. If it's an artifact card, you may put it in your hand and return Nabbing Goblin to its owner's hand. 2/1
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Post by korakhos on Jun 16, 2019 22:40:04 GMT
Compleation Lattice: this thing is Darksteel Forge on steroids! Not only do you need less mana to cast it, it does way more, and you can get it down as early as turn 3. I do like the increased cost clause of the activated ability, but as-is it does too much for what it costs. 6/10. "A race that requires an artifical body" says Rwaffan intrigued. He definitely can't get behind this, such a race shouldn't exist... But he is not the one who'll purge it from this world, not yet at least. He bows politely, then leaves.
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blueseclipse
3/3 Beast
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 19, 2019 3:36:27 GMT
Once more Khon notices and ignores the observing woman. She means him no harm. He appears so useful after all.
Shortly after, a different woman approaches Khon. Her voice is coarse, like she had been screaming a lot lately. "You're Phyrexian." It's less a question and more a confused statement of fact.Bait and SwitchSchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, target player draws two cards, then that player discards four cards if they're your opponent. Bastion of Memory - that's a whole lotta words. Think this wants to lose the last ability. Manas and restrictions on this make it really hard to judge. 6/10(re letting owner recast, that was largely to give an interaction point for BB) This, I like. It can give yourself more options, or it can hinder an opponent - especially one who's got two or fewer cards in hand. And it's not oppressive to the point of breaking the game when it's set in motion. 10/10"I am, yes," I reply to the woman. "Is there something you wish from me?"Forgotten Treasure Artifact : Add or one mana of any color. When you discard Forgotten Treasure, you may draw three cards. blueseclipse — Spawned Arsenal: Quirky, but cool. The more I look at this, the better I like it. I'm not sure I like that you can cast this during an end step to have the creatures on your next turn without summoning sickness. 9/10"A bit boring, but I suppose I'm just assembling parts I already know of; not so different, just on a smaller scale. Well, if you don't want to talk about weapon-crafting, are you up for a bit of weapons testing?"Accelerated Beta TestOngoing Scheme When you set Accelerated Beta Test in motion, exile the top three cards of your library. You may put an artifact card from among them onto the battlefield. At the beginning of your upkeep, choose a counter on an artifact you control, then put two more counters of that kind on it. If you can't, abandon this scheme. And calling for aid for Steel Overseer! While this is interesting, it really seems like it should be two separate schemes - a regular scheme with the first ability, and then an Ongoing with the second ability (and probably put some number of +1/+1 counters or charge counters on an artifact/artifact creature as appropriate). 8/10"If you wish, I can certainly assist with testing weaponry."Aetheric Destabilizer Artifact Whenever a nontoken artifact, creature or planeswalker enters the battlefield, if it wasn't cast, its controller sacrifices it unless they pay X, where X is its converted mana cost. Whenever an artifact, creature or planeswalker spell is cast, counter that spell unless its controller pays X, where X is the difference between the amount of mana spent to cast that spell and its converted mana cost. As usual, Rekal doesn't realise that the mechanical lifeform isn't a statue and attempts to take one of Khon's glaives from him, fascinated.
Nabbing Goblin Creature - Goblin Rogue , Discard a card: Draw a card, then reveal the top card of your library. If it's an artifact card, you may put it in your hand and return Nabbing Goblin to its owner's hand. 2/1
Very nice looter, though I think this would probably be rather than . Otherwise well balanced. 9/10I look at the person as they begin reaching for my glaive and say, "Is there something that I can assist you with?"Obelisk of Lost Thoughts Artifact Activated abilities of creatures your opponents control that include in their costs cost an additional "Discard a card" to activate.
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Post by cajun on Jun 19, 2019 7:53:01 GMT
"I am, yes," I reply to the woman. "Is there something you wish from me?" I'd like to know if you can hear me, attempts to floats through Khon's mind.
"Yes," she croaks as the thought ends. "I wish to know how a Phyrexian walks about a plane like any other civilian. It is so very un-Phyrexian. It is so very... suspicious." You Can’t Hide ForeverOngoing SchemeWhenever an opponent casts a spell, they discard a card. Then if a player has no cards in hand, abandon this scheme. Forgotten Treasure - def needs a cost on the trigger. way too easy for that payoff 6/10
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blueseclipse
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 20, 2019 4:22:52 GMT
I'd like to know if you can hear me, attempts to floats through Khon's mind.
"Yes," she croaks as the thought ends. "I wish to know how a Phyrexian walks about a plane like any other civilian. It is so very un-Phyrexian. It is so very... suspicious." You Can’t Hide ForeverOngoing SchemeWhenever an opponent casts a spell, they discard a card. Then if a player has no cards in hand, abandon this scheme. Forgotten Treasure - def needs a cost on the trigger. way too easy for that payoff 6/10 This is definitely an interesting scheme, but it seems too powerful, particularly as an Ongoing Scheme. I think it would be better as just an 'until end of turn' effect, or trigger on the first (or second) spell the player casts each turn. Plus, if this flips within the first couple of turns, you're pretty much giving the Archenemy the game because the players won't really have an opportunity to develop a board state without getting buried in discard. Late game it's not nearly as bad, because someone will likely be able to afford burning their hand to kill it, but I still wouldn't call it balanced even then. 7/10l look at the woman as the voice echoes in my mind. My own abilities in mental communication are limited, but I can hear you, I think as I reply, "This is actually the first plane that I have visited where Phyrexians are recognized at all, though I have been to other worlds where the general populace was less tolerant of my appearance. The Arena is actually quite welcoming to outsiders, I have found."Crown of Rememberance Artifact If a spell or ability an opponent controls would cause you to discard a card, you may instead exile that card. , : Discard your hand, then put each card exiled by Crown of Rememberance into its owner's hand.
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Post by cajun on Jun 20, 2019 5:08:34 GMT
l look at the woman as the voice echoes in my mind. My own abilities in mental communication are limited, but I can hear you, I think as I reply, "This is actually the first plane that I have visited where Phyrexians are recognized at all, though I have been to other worlds where the general populace was less tolerant of my appearance. The Arena is actually quite welcoming to outsiders, I have found." The vampire frowns as Khon's thoughts are kept to himself. "Indeed, and that's what makes you so dangerous, is it not?"
"Now such an obvious warrior as yourself surely knows something about this war that's going on? Perhaps have picked yourself a side... or be willing to be bought by a side..." Loyalties Will Be TestedSchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, choose up to four target permanents. For each of those permanents, its controller sacrifices that permanent unless they pay life equal to that permanent's converted mana cost. "What's it really worth to you?" Crown of Remembrance - hm, effect's cool, can take or leave. 9/10
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blueseclipse
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 20, 2019 5:46:59 GMT
The vampire frowns as Khon's thoughts are kept to himself. "Indeed, and that's what makes you so dangerous, is it not?"
"Now such an obvious warrior as yourself surely knows something about this war that's going on? Perhaps have picked yourself a side... or be willing to be bought by a side..." Loyalties Will Be TestedSchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, choose up to four target permanents. For each of those permanents, its controller sacrifices that permanent unless they pay life equal to that permanent's converted mana cost. "What's it really worth to you?" Crown of Remembrance - hm, effect's cool, can take or leave. 9/10 I like this scheme, though I think it should just be three permanents (since most Archenemy games are 3v1), or have it hit a permanent controlled by each opponent. 9/10.I tense as the woman mentions a war. "I have not been made aware of such a thing... I have only recently returned to this plane, and no such conflict was occurring when I departed. Perhaps you would be willing to elaborate?"Bloodstone Golem Artifact Creature - Golem If you would pay any amount of life, you may pay . If you do, reduce the amount of life you pay by X and put a -1/-1 counter on Bloodstone Golem. : Remove X -1/-1 counters from Bloodstone Golem and lose X life. 5/5
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Post by cajun on Jun 21, 2019 3:17:07 GMT
I tense as the woman mentions a war. "I have not been made aware of such a thing... I have only recently returned to this plane, and no such conflict was occurring when I departed. Perhaps you would be willing to elaborate?" The woman clicks her tongue. "Well, I was hoping you might have additional insight. As near as we can tell, there is a newcomer starting a war for the sole purpose of there being a war. There is no gain, only death for all she crosses. Makes her difficult to work with."Naught But Ruin In My WakeOngoing SchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion and at the beginning of your upkeep, put a doom counter on Naught But Ruin In My Wake, then destroy target creature if its converted mana cost is equal to the number of doom counters on Naught But Ruin In My Wake. Then you may abandon this scheme.
(abandoning throws it back into the scheme deck so you will want to do so eventually) Bloodstone Golem - hm, like this better without the second ability. 7/10
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Post by gurfafflekins on Jun 21, 2019 3:58:38 GMT
cajun blueseclipse A man with a gruff face and a young dragon upon his shoulder happen to be approaching where Khon Vasq and the woman with a book are talking. The scent of taint, mixed with that familiar smell of nothingness had, admittedly, piqued his curiosity. Callie looked excited to see someone she had already met, and a new face, however Bell had a gentle hold on her long tail. "Well, I was hoping you might have additional insight. As near as we can tell, there is a newcomer starting a war for the sole purpose of there being a war. There is no gain, only death for all she crosses. Makes her difficult to work with."
That war... the one he had been hearing about. Perhaps it had something to do with what that drake tamer was speaking of. A pointless war. "...Apologies for interrupting. I also mean to learn about this supposed battle." he says, giving a nod of recognition to Khon.Foil the Plot Enchantment - Aura Flash Enchant creature When ~ enters the battlefield, enchanted creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Enchanted creature gets +2/+1. An assist against cajun
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blueseclipse
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 21, 2019 7:05:29 GMT
The woman clicks her tongue. "Well, I was hoping you might have additional insight. As near as we can tell, there is a newcomer starting a war for the sole purpose of there being a war. There is no gain, only death for all she crosses. Makes her difficult to work with."Naught But Ruin In My WakeOngoing SchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion and at the beginning of your upkeep, put a doom counter on Naught But Ruin In My Wake, then destroy target creature if its converted mana cost is equal to the number of doom counters on Naught But Ruin In My Wake. Then you may abandon this scheme.
(abandoning throws it back into the scheme deck so you will want to do so eventually) Bloodstone Golem - hm, like this better without the second ability. 7/10 It's a unique scheme, but it does have the drawback that you could be forced to destroy your own creature with it - probably needs an 'up to'. 9/10cajun blueseclipse A man with a gruff face and a young dragon upon his shoulder happen to be approaching where Khon Vasq and the woman with a book are talking. The scent of taint, mixed with that familiar smell of nothingness had, admittedly, piqued his curiosity. Callie looked excited to see someone she had already met, and a new face, however Bell had a gentle hold on her long tail. "Well, I was hoping you might have additional insight. As near as we can tell, there is a newcomer starting a war for the sole purpose of there being a war. There is no gain, only death for all she crosses. Makes her difficult to work with."
That war... the one he had been hearing about. Perhaps it had something to do with what that drake tamer was speaking of. A pointless war. "...Apologies for interrupting. I also mean to learn about this supposed battle." he says, giving a nod of recognition to Khon.Foil the Plot Enchantment - Aura Flash Enchant creature When ~ enters the battlefield, enchanted creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Enchanted creature gets +2/+1. An assist against cajun I give Bell a nod of greeting in return, before saying, "A war for no reason other than to wage war..." A sigh escapes me, before I continue, "I know nothing about this, but will certainly need to investigate the matter." Turning my attention to the woman, I continue, "You say that the one who set all this off is difficult to work with... does this mean you are aligned with them?"Grasp of the Eternities Instant Exile the source of target activated or triggered ability. If you can't, draw two cards.
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Post by cajun on Jun 21, 2019 7:50:22 GMT
I give Bell a nod of greeting in return, before saying, "A war for no reason other than to wage war..." A sigh escapes me, before I continue, "I know nothing about this, but will certainly need to investigate the matter." Turning my attention to the woman, I continue, "You say that the one who set all this off is difficult to work with... does this mean you are aligned with them?" The vampire doesn't react to the newcomer. A short distance away, the woman with the book turns a page and begins to write something. "Not so much aligned as uninterested in a war breaking out here. Hard enough to get things done without a zombie horde marching around the place, you know?"War Is Such A BoreSchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, tap all creatures. Creatures you don't control don't untap during their controller's next untap step. gurfafflekinsGrasp of the Eternities - fail case here is... weird. base case is fine tho. 8/10 Foil the Plot - nifty. 9/10
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Post by Neottolemo on Jun 21, 2019 8:28:17 GMT
As usual, Rekal doesn't realise that the mechanical lifeform isn't a statue and attempts to take one of Khon's glaives from him, fascinated.
Nabbing Goblin Creature - Goblin Rogue , Discard a card: Draw a card, then reveal the top card of your library. If it's an artifact card, you may put it in your hand and return Nabbing Goblin to its owner's hand. 2/1
Very nice looter, though I think this would probably be rather than . Otherwise well balanced. 9/10I look at the person as they begin reaching for my glaive and say, "Is there something that I can assist you with?"Obelisk of Lost Thoughts Artifact Activated abilities of creatures your opponents control that include in their costs cost an additional "Discard a card" to activate. Obelisk of Lost Thoughts: Kind of weird that something this narrow requires but it's ok I guess. 8/10
"Yikes!" Rekal immediately draws his hand back. "Soz, I thought you was a statue or something! That's a fine glaive you've got there, innit? You a warrior? I'm Rekal Aari! Sellsword by trade! Have slain my share of zombies and the like for the day, though, so I'm going on a bit of a walk until they find out about another contingent they can throw me at. So, yeah, what're you about, then!?," he asks, flashing a smile.
Stone to Flesh Instant Target artifact becomes a 3/3 creature until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn. Draw a card.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Jun 21, 2019 21:01:12 GMT
blueseclipse cajunThe gruff man listens rather than speaks, at least for the moment.(Since I don't rate things, I don't want to abuse it so he'll just be listening for now.)
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blueseclipse
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 22, 2019 3:38:53 GMT
I give Bell a nod of greeting in return, before saying, "A war for no reason other than to wage war..." A sigh escapes me, before I continue, "I know nothing about this, but will certainly need to investigate the matter." Turning my attention to the woman, I continue, "You say that the one who set all this off is difficult to work with... does this mean you are aligned with them?" The vampire doesn't react to the newcomer. A short distance away, the woman with the book turns a page and begins to write something. "Not so much aligned as uninterested in a war breaking out here. Hard enough to get things done without a zombie horde marching around the place, you know?"War Is Such A BoreSchemeWhen you set this scheme in motion, tap all creatures. Creatures you don't control don't untap during their controller's next untap step. gurfafflekins Grasp of the Eternities - fail case here is... weird. base case is fine tho. 8/10 Foil the Plot - nifty. 9/10 This could be a game-changer, if not a game-ender... if it didn't tap your stuff down. Yes, you'll still get a turn to swing past all of the blockers they've just dropped, but at the same time, the opposing players will have a turn to prepare new defenses or simply drop the board wipe one of them has been holding onto. I'd like this much better as 'When you set this scheme in motion, tap all creatures you don't control.' 8/10blueseclipse cajun The gruff man listens rather than speaks, at least for the moment.(Since I don't rate things, I don't want to abuse it so he'll just be listening for now.) I nod, and answer, "Yes, that would make it more difficult to accomplish much of anything. What can you tell me about the sides involved in this war?"Spatial Inverter Artifact Tapped creatures you control may attack or block as though they were untapped. Untapped creatures you control cannot attack or block. As usual, Rekal doesn't realise that the mechanical lifeform isn't a statue and attempts to take one of Khon's glaives from him, fascinated.
Nabbing Goblin Creature - Goblin Rogue , Discard a card: Draw a card, then reveal the top card of your library. If it's an artifact card, you may put it in your hand and return Nabbing Goblin to its owner's hand. 2/1
Very nice looter, though I think this would probably be rather than . Otherwise well balanced. 9/10I look at the person as they begin reaching for my glaive and say, "Is there something that I can assist you with?"Obelisk of Lost Thoughts Artifact Activated abilities of creatures your opponents control that include in their costs cost an additional "Discard a card" to activate. Obelisk of Lost Thoughts: Kind of weird that something this narrow requires but it's ok I guess. 8/10 "Yikes!" Rekal immediately draws his hand back. "Soz, I thought you was a statue or something! That's a fine glaive you've got there, innit? You a warrior? I'm Rekal Aari! Sellsword by trade! Have slain my share of zombies and the like for the day, though, so I'm going on a bit of a walk until they find out about another contingent they can throw me at. So, yeah, what're you about, then!?," he asks, flashing a smile.
Stone to Flesh Instant Target artifact becomes a 3/3 creature until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn. Draw a card.
This is definitely unique - I like it. I do, however, think that it should specify noncreature artifact. Also not sure if the intent is for it to no longer be an artifact once you animate it, but if you want it to remain an artifact it needs the 'in addition to its other types' clause. Giving you the benefit of the doubt on intent, though. 9/10"I have been named as Khon Vasq," I reply. "I too am a warrior, and currently a mercenary - though at present, I do not have any contract to fulfill. What purpose brings you to the Arena?"Formshaper's Catalyst Artifact Whenever a noncreature permanent you control becomes a creature, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Whenever a creature you control gains or loses a creature type, put a +1/+1 counter on it. , : If target permanent you control isn't a creature, it becomes a 1/1 creature until end of turn in addition to its other types. Then that creature becomes the creature type of your choice in addition to its other types until end of turn.
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Post by cajun on Jun 22, 2019 6:16:53 GMT
I nod, and answer, "Yes, that would make it more difficult to accomplish much of anything. What can you tell me about the sides involved in this war?" "Hmm, not sure there's much in way of 'sides', other than the goddess of that city over there taking a stand against her. I uh..." she pauses for a moment, seeming to listen to someone not here, "I think those cat brothers are working against her? Hard to tell with those two." She shrugs. "If there's some more concentrated defense other than just people she's already hit, I haven't seen it yet." Every Word, A DaggerCovert Scheme(Rather than set this scheme in motion, you may leave it face down. You may look at it and may turn it face up to set it in motion at any time.)When you set this scheme in motion, target player draws two cards, then Every Word, A Dagger deals damage to that player equal to the number of cards in their hand if they're an opponent. Spatial Inverter - you monster 8/10 gurfafflekins
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 23, 2019 3:18:15 GMT
"Hmm, not sure there's much in way of 'sides', other than the goddess of that city over there taking a stand against her. I uh..." she pauses for a moment, seeming to listen to someone not here, "I think those cat brothers are working against her? Hard to tell with those two." She shrugs. "If there's some more concentrated defense other than just people she's already hit, I haven't seen it yet." Every Word, A DaggerCovert Scheme(Rather than set this scheme in motion, you may leave it face down. You may look at it and may turn it face up to set it in motion at any time.)When you set this scheme in motion, target player draws two cards, then Every Word, A Dagger deals damage to that player equal to the number of cards in their hand if they're an opponent. Spatial Inverter - you monster 8/10 gurfafflekins This scheme is extremely busted if you flip it early. Turn 1, hit someone for 9, and give them two cards (which they're likely going to discard anyway due to max hand size)? Not much better in other early turns. And late game, where you either won't get the damage, won't need it, or just don't want to give an opponent more gas, you can give yourself two cards... and the bad thing is, I'm not certain how you'd actually go about making it better balanced. Reducing the card draw doesn't solve the problem... maybe adjust the damage scaling? It would need quite a bit of tuning. 7/10I nod, and reply, "I shall have to contact Rudara, then, and get more information regarding the matter. You have my thanks for providing me with this information." Lifeguard's Tome Artifact Whenever you would draw a card, you may instead gain 3 life. Whenever you would gain life, you may pay . If you do, draw a card. Its first pages are lessons from the past, telling how to heal wounds. Its last pages are lessons from the future, telling how to avoid them.
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Post by cajun on Jun 23, 2019 4:59:53 GMT
I nod, and reply, "I shall have to contact Rudara, then, and get more information regarding the matter. You have my thanks for providing me with this information." "Hm. Well, good luck with that. She doesn't seem to be taking many visitors these days." Lifeguard's Tome - first of these is a If. Well of Lost Dreams suggest to me that this could be . 7/10
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Post by Popcornia on Jun 23, 2019 16:42:47 GMT
blueseclipse Wherever the Knight had managed to find himself, it seemed Rudara had found him just as well. Without a moment's notice, a figure adorned in both clothing of religion and battle approached him, his loyalty worn almost literally on his shoulder, where a symbol of Rudara was proudly displayed. The Godhead has need of your services, Khon Vasq," the man spoke, in a tone that indicated this was not a request. {Attack? Card - Godheads Envoy}
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Post by Neottolemo on Jun 23, 2019 16:51:22 GMT
Obelisk of Lost Thoughts: Kind of weird that something this narrow requires but it's ok I guess. 8/10 "Yikes!" Rekal immediately draws his hand back. "Soz, I thought you was a statue or something! That's a fine glaive you've got there, innit? You a warrior? I'm Rekal Aari! Sellsword by trade! Have slain my share of zombies and the like for the day, though, so I'm going on a bit of a walk until they find out about another contingent they can throw me at. So, yeah, what're you about, then!?," he asks, flashing a smile.
Stone to Flesh Instant Target artifact becomes a 3/3 creature until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn. Draw a card.
This is definitely unique - I like it. I do, however, think that it should specify noncreature artifact. Also not sure if the intent is for it to no longer be an artifact once you animate it, but if you want it to remain an artifact it needs the 'in addition to its other types' clause. Giving you the benefit of the doubt on intent, though. 9/10"I have been named as Khon Vasq," I reply. "I too am a warrior, and currently a mercenary - though at present, I do not have any contract to fulfill. What purpose brings you to the Arena?"Formshaper's Catalyst Artifact Whenever a noncreature permanent you control becomes a creature, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Whenever a creature you control gains or loses a creature type, put a +1/+1 counter on it. , : If target permanent you control isn't a creature, it becomes a 1/1 creature until end of turn in addition to its other types. Then that creature becomes the creature type of your choice in addition to its other types until end of turn. Yeah it wasn't meant to stay an artifact after transformation.
Formshaper's Catalyst: Really weird, but I believe it works. 9/10
"Yeah, so this time around, right, I'm here to kill zombies, as I was saying. Lindri's zombies, specifically. That'd be the vampire siren who's trying to conquer this plane, y'know? Well, money's good and all that. Y'know, before that, I was hired by one really tall bloke and two really tall gals and one... I don't know what that one is, but it's very polite. Anyway, these really tall people don't really fight, as a principle, and it also takes them away their powers if they do or something I think? Might be wrong. I didn't really get it. Anyway, these High Builders got me to fight these Arm of Cruelty people, who were also very tall, and came in four very different shapes, but anyway, so there was this one tree and- wait d'ya want the details or- because after I did that one bloke in, that cyclops with the one eye, that's when I met with the people, the prince and mister Heldra, I met with them, the people who got me to come here fight Lindri's zombies, for the money, which is good, and Lindri's the siren, who's also a vampire, who's trying to take over the Arena. So, yeah, that's about it, really. What about you, Khon? Just Khon's alright, I hope, innit?"
Chattering Knave Creature - Human Rogue , , Pay 2 life: Each player draws a card and flips a coin. Each opponent who loses the flip loses 2 life. If you win the flip, you gain 4 life. 2/2
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 23, 2019 21:09:26 GMT
blueseclipse Wherever the Knight had managed to find himself, it seemed Rudara had found him just as well. Without a moment's notice, a figure adorned in both clothing of religion and battle approached him, his loyalty worn almost literally on his shoulder, where a symbol of Rudara was proudly displayed. The Godhead has need of your services, Khon Vasq," the man spoke, in a tone that indicated this was not a request. {Attack? Card - Godheads Envoy} 3/3 Vigilance that can tap down a creature for ? A bit pushed, but solid nonetheless. Adding the Ascend bonus to it, though, giving it a place as repeatable, exiling, instant-speed removal... in the color that pretty much created the strategy of flooding the board with small things? That's way, way too powerful. I'd consider it too powerful in any color for the cost, really, but in particular will have no real difficulty getting City's Blessing for this. 6/10I nod at the man, and reply, "Your timing is impeccable - I was actually intending to get into contact with Rudara myself, and this will simply hasten the process. Let us depart, as it is vital for me to speak with her as soon as possible."Blade of Reflection Legendary Artifact - Equipment Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, choose one: - Create a token that's a copy of equipped creature.
- Create a token that's a copy of target creature that was dealt damage this turn by equipped creature.
Equip Yeah it wasn't meant to stay an artifact after transformation. Formshaper's Catalyst: Really weird, but I believe it works. 9/10
"Yeah, so this time around, right, I'm here to kill zombies, as I was saying. Lindri's zombies, specifically. That'd be the vampire siren who's trying to conquer this plane, y'know? Well, money's good and all that. Y'know, before that, I was hired by one really tall bloke and two really tall gals and one... I don't know what that one is, but it's very polite. Anyway, these really tall people don't really fight, as a principle, and it also takes them away their powers if they do or something I think? Might be wrong. I didn't really get it. Anyway, these High Builders got me to fight these Arm of Cruelty people, who were also very tall, and came in four very different shapes, but anyway, so there was this one tree and- wait d'ya want the details or- because after I did that one bloke in, that cyclops with the one eye, that's when I met with the people, the prince and mister Heldra, I met with them, the people who got me to come here fight Lindri's zombies, for the money, which is good, and Lindri's the siren, who's also a vampire, who's trying to take over the Arena. So, yeah, that's about it, really. What about you, Khon? Just Khon's alright, I hope, innit?"
Chattering Knave Creature - Human Rogue , , Pay 2 life: Each player draws a card and flips a coin. Each opponent who loses the flip loses 2 life. If you win the flip, you gain 4 life. 2/2
Black needs more coin flip stuff for Rakdos, the Showstopper EDH. That said, I do think that there should be a bit more to the coin flip - maybe make it so that only players who win the flip get the card? Nice idea, though. 8/10I listen carefully as the mercenary speaks, making note of the various individuals involved - none of the names are ones I recognize, but I fully expect to involve myself in the battle against her given what I know. Finally, I reply, "Khon is fine, yes. And you said that this Heldra is the one who hired you to combat the vampire siren's forces... would you possibly be willing to introduce me to them? I have a strong dislike for pointless violence..."Two-Headed Coin Artifact Put a luck counter on Two-Headed Coin: The next time a spell or ability would cause you to flip a coin, instead you win the flip. Then, if there are three or more luck counters on Two-Headed Coin, sacrifice it. When Two-Headed Coin leaves the battlefield, draw a card.
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Post by Popcornia on Jun 24, 2019 0:08:39 GMT
The man paused, before sighing and directing Khon to start stepping in a direction. "That...will be difficult. Your responsibility from the Godhead is...well. How to put this..." "Rudara has taken the city from this world. She has asked me to help you aid her in her absence." {Response Card - Edict from Beyond} Blade of Reflection: Neat. 9/10
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 24, 2019 2:08:44 GMT
The man paused, before sighing and directing Khon to start stepping in a direction. "That...will be difficult. Your responsibility from the Godhead is...well. How to put this..." "Rudara has taken the city from this world. She has asked me to help you aid her in her absence." {Response Card - Edict from Beyond} Blade of Reflection: Neat. 9/10 A slightly more expensive Dictate of Heliod, but with a possible discount if a legendary creature or walker would die... I like. 10/10I nod, and reply, "Then what would Rudara request for me to do at this time? I understood that she wanted my services primarily to ensure the safety of her city, but I am unsure how she would expect me to do so if the city is no longer present."
Khon Vasq has spent 100 Valor to increase his CMC limit to ! Leyline Titan Artifact Creature - Golem All instances of the words "you control" in the text of all cards in your hand and all permanents other than Leyline Titan are removed while Leyline Titan is on the battlefield. When Leyline Titan dies, choose a nonland permanent type. Destroy all permanents of the chosen type. Powerful enough that no plane's leylines could support its existence, it instead has its own network of leylines which merge with whatever plane it appears on.7/7
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Post by Popcornia on Jun 24, 2019 12:26:24 GMT
blueseclipseThe man nodded, gesturing to the left before taking Khon into an alley. Closed off, with few opportunities for prying ears or eyes. "The city is gone, but her believers are still scattered throughout the land. We cannot simply wait for her to return. We must be united and stand our own in her absence." "That is why we've planned to head to the north. Few will dare follow us, but we fear what may lie in our path to our destination. We'll need every blade and spear possible if we have a chance to make it." [/b] {Response Card - Tundra Patroller} Leyline Titan: Weird ability. Not sure what the immediate impact of this text changing is, which is something you tend to look for in big chunky mythics. Not sure about the ability to boardwipe creatures on death, so... 6/10
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Post by Neottolemo on Jun 24, 2019 21:14:49 GMT
blueseclipse Wherever the Knight had managed to find himself, it seemed Rudara had found him just as well. Without a moment's notice, a figure adorned in both clothing of religion and battle approached him, his loyalty worn almost literally on his shoulder, where a symbol of Rudara was proudly displayed. The Godhead has need of your services, Khon Vasq," the man spoke, in a tone that indicated this was not a request. {Attack? Card - Godheads Envoy} 3/3 Vigilance that can tap down a creature for ? A bit pushed, but solid nonetheless. Adding the Ascend bonus to it, though, giving it a place as repeatable, exiling, instant-speed removal... in the color that pretty much created the strategy of flooding the board with small things? That's way, way too powerful. I'd consider it too powerful in any color for the cost, really, but in particular will have no real difficulty getting City's Blessing for this. 6/10I nod at the man, and reply, "Your timing is impeccable - I was actually intending to get into contact with Rudara myself, and this will simply hasten the process. Let us depart, as it is vital for me to speak with her as soon as possible."Blade of Reflection Legendary Artifact - Equipment Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, choose one: - Create a token that's a copy of equipped creature.
- Create a token that's a copy of target creature that was dealt damage this turn by equipped creature.
Equip Yeah it wasn't meant to stay an artifact after transformation. Formshaper's Catalyst: Really weird, but I believe it works. 9/10
"Yeah, so this time around, right, I'm here to kill zombies, as I was saying. Lindri's zombies, specifically. That'd be the vampire siren who's trying to conquer this plane, y'know? Well, money's good and all that. Y'know, before that, I was hired by one really tall bloke and two really tall gals and one... I don't know what that one is, but it's very polite. Anyway, these really tall people don't really fight, as a principle, and it also takes them away their powers if they do or something I think? Might be wrong. I didn't really get it. Anyway, these High Builders got me to fight these Arm of Cruelty people, who were also very tall, and came in four very different shapes, but anyway, so there was this one tree and- wait d'ya want the details or- because after I did that one bloke in, that cyclops with the one eye, that's when I met with the people, the prince and mister Heldra, I met with them, the people who got me to come here fight Lindri's zombies, for the money, which is good, and Lindri's the siren, who's also a vampire, who's trying to take over the Arena. So, yeah, that's about it, really. What about you, Khon? Just Khon's alright, I hope, innit?"
Chattering Knave Creature - Human Rogue , , Pay 2 life: Each player draws a card and flips a coin. Each opponent who loses the flip loses 2 life. If you win the flip, you gain 4 life. 2/2
Black needs more coin flip stuff for Rakdos, the Showstopper EDH. That said, I do think that there should be a bit more to the coin flip - maybe make it so that only players who win the flip get the card? Nice idea, though. 8/10I listen carefully as the mercenary speaks, making note of the various individuals involved - none of the names are ones I recognize, but I fully expect to involve myself in the battle against her given what I know. Finally, I reply, "Khon is fine, yes. And you said that this Heldra is the one who hired you to combat the vampire siren's forces... would you possibly be willing to introduce me to them? I have a strong dislike for pointless violence..."Two-Headed Coin Artifact Put a luck counter on Two-Headed Coin: The next time a spell or ability would cause you to flip a coin, instead you win the flip. Then, if there are three or more luck counters on Two-Headed Coin, sacrifice it. When Two-Headed Coin leaves the battlefield, draw a card. Two-Headed Coin: Nice. 10/10
"Sure thing! I reckon I could get you mister Heldra in a few hours, or, like, tomorrow, if you like that more!" Regardless of the response, near the appointed time a blonde man begins to approach. He, mostly internally, does a double take at the sight of Khon. He's never met a Phyrexian before, but he knows one when he sees one. That could be dangerous... He had been planning on using threats to the multiverse against one another from much earlier, from a certain point of view. The difference was that unlike Kalev or Lindri this threat was not a dying one, nor one he had history with. He thought he could've left Phyrexia to others, but here it is, right in front of him. "Khon Vasq? I'm Heldra. Rekal told me about you. We're going to take Lindri down. For now, we're mostly limiting the damage she's doing by intercepting her hordes when they split off, and warning places we think she's about to head to about the danger."
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Choose target creature an opponent controls and one of that player's opponents other than you. If the chosen creature attacks the chosen opponent or a planeswalker the chosen opponent controls this turn, you and the attacking player each draw three cards and gain 3 life. Otherwise, you draw two cards and gain 2 life.
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Post by blueseclipse on Jun 25, 2019 4:31:02 GMT
blueseclipse The man nodded, gesturing to the left before taking Khon into an alley. Closed off, with few opportunities for prying ears or eyes. "The city is gone, but her believers are still scattered throughout the land. We cannot simply wait for her to return. We must be united and stand our own in her absence." "That is why we've planned to head to the north. Few will dare follow us, but we fear what may lie in our path to our destination. We'll need every blade and spear possible if we have a chance to make it." {Response Card - Tundra Patroller} Leyline Titan: Weird ability. Not sure what the immediate impact of this text changing is, which is something you tend to look for in big chunky mythics. Not sure about the ability to boardwipe creatures on death, so... 6/10
This is a solid common design. However, I can't help but feel like it should be snow (and yes, I know you don't yet have Winterborn - still feels like it should have Snow). 9/10I nod at the man, and reply, "I understand. And rest assured, I can provide more than enough blades to see you and the rest of Rudara's people to your destination." And while I will need to speak with her to finalize payment for my services, I think to myself, that is not for her followers to concern themselves with.Thousand-Blade Strike Instant Tap target equipped creature you control. For each Equipment attached to that creature, you may have it deal damage equal to its power to up to one target creature or planeswalker. Two-Headed Coin: Nice. 10/10
"Sure thing! I reckon I could get you mister Heldra in a few hours, or, like, tomorrow, if you like that more!" Regardless of the response, near the appointed time a blonde man begins to approach. He, mostly internally, does a double take at the sight of Khon. He's never met a Phyrexian before, but he knows one when he sees one. That could be dangerous... He had been planning on using threats to the multiverse against one another from much earlier, from a certain point of view. The difference was that unlike Kalev or Lindri this threat was not a dying one, nor one he had history with. He thought he could've left Phyrexia to others, but here it is, right in front of him. "Khon Vasq? I'm Heldra. Rekal told me about you. We're going to take Lindri down. For now, we're mostly limiting the damage she's doing by intercepting her hordes when they split off, and warning places we think she's about to head to about the danger."
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Choose target creature an opponent controls and one of that player's opponents other than you. If the chosen creature attacks the chosen opponent or a planeswalker the chosen opponent controls this turn, you and the attacking player each draw three cards and gain 3 life. Otherwise, you draw two cards and gain 2 life.
This needs a 'cast only on an opponent's turn, before attackers are declared' clause, and needs to specify that it has to be a creature controlled by the player whose turn it is. Otherwise, it's just for instant-speed Draw 2 cards and gain 2 life. 8/10I nod, and reply, "An understandable tactic, particularly if you are significantly outnumbered. However, do you have a plan for confronting her directly? Maintaining a reactive stance may be beneficial in the short term, but it gives her far more advantages over time." Meeting the man's gaze, I say, "I have been led to understand that Lindri's purpose is to wage war, solely to ensure that there is war. Conflict with no goal, and with no end. This is something that I cannot abide - that said, I feel it would be most effective to coordinate my own efforts against her forces with others who are set against her, to ensure that we do not hinder ourselves."Knight of Endless Blades Artifact Creature - Construct Knight Vigilance Whenever Knight of Endless Blades attacks, it attacks all opponents. (Each opponent is considered a defending player when this attacks, and may have creatures block it. Combat damage may be divided as you choose among blocking creatures and players who do not assign blockers against this.)Knight of Endless Blades may block any number of creatures. 10/10
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Post by Popcornia on Jun 25, 2019 11:53:00 GMT
blueseclipse The man nods. Though his face is hidden, from his posture he seems grateful. "Thank you Khon Vasq. We knew the Godhead trusted you for a reason." "Many of us have begun their journey north to gather and prepare, but there are still some of us who are heading towards what's left of the city. I cannot personally determine where you should, either group will need just as much protection as the other." The man sighs, before straightening himself, "But, I will admit despite the holiness of us visiting the sight of our former city, the people who could afford to do so in the North likely require you more than we would." {Response Card - Forge with Aether} Thousand-Blade Strike: This wants to be red, and the colorless mana symbols don't really help with that distinction. Cards like Gruesome Slaughter do let your creatures deal damage in colorless, but are for oclorless tribal and not equipment tribal. I like the idea but it needs red or some other color to be really fine with me. 6/10
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Post by Neottolemo on Jun 25, 2019 20:04:02 GMT
blueseclipse The man nodded, gesturing to the left before taking Khon into an alley. Closed off, with few opportunities for prying ears or eyes. "The city is gone, but her believers are still scattered throughout the land. We cannot simply wait for her to return. We must be united and stand our own in her absence." "That is why we've planned to head to the north. Few will dare follow us, but we fear what may lie in our path to our destination. We'll need every blade and spear possible if we have a chance to make it." {Response Card - Tundra Patroller} Leyline Titan: Weird ability. Not sure what the immediate impact of this text changing is, which is something you tend to look for in big chunky mythics. Not sure about the ability to boardwipe creatures on death, so... 6/10
This is a solid common design. However, I can't help but feel like it should be snow (and yes, I know you don't yet have Winterborn - still feels like it should have Snow). 9/10I nod at the man, and reply, "I understand. And rest assured, I can provide more than enough blades to see you and the rest of Rudara's people to your destination." And while I will need to speak with her to finalize payment for my services, I think to myself, that is not for her followers to concern themselves with.Thousand-Blade Strike Instant Tap target equipped creature you control. For each Equipment attached to that creature, you may have it deal damage equal to its power to up to one target creature or planeswalker. Two-Headed Coin: Nice. 10/10
"Sure thing! I reckon I could get you mister Heldra in a few hours, or, like, tomorrow, if you like that more!" Regardless of the response, near the appointed time a blonde man begins to approach. He, mostly internally, does a double take at the sight of Khon. He's never met a Phyrexian before, but he knows one when he sees one. That could be dangerous... He had been planning on using threats to the multiverse against one another from much earlier, from a certain point of view. The difference was that unlike Kalev or Lindri this threat was not a dying one, nor one he had history with. He thought he could've left Phyrexia to others, but here it is, right in front of him. "Khon Vasq? I'm Heldra. Rekal told me about you. We're going to take Lindri down. For now, we're mostly limiting the damage she's doing by intercepting her hordes when they split off, and warning places we think she's about to head to about the danger."
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Choose target creature an opponent controls and one of that player's opponents other than you. If the chosen creature attacks the chosen opponent or a planeswalker the chosen opponent controls this turn, you and the attacking player each draw three cards and gain 3 life. Otherwise, you draw two cards and gain 2 life.
This needs a 'cast only on an opponent's turn, before attackers are declared' clause, and needs to specify that it has to be a creature controlled by the player whose turn it is. Otherwise, it's just for instant-speed Draw 2 cards and gain 2 life. 8/10I nod, and reply, "An understandable tactic, particularly if you are significantly outnumbered. However, do you have a plan for confronting her directly? Maintaining a reactive stance may be beneficial in the short term, but it gives her far more advantages over time." Meeting the man's gaze, I say, "I have been led to understand that Lindri's purpose is to wage war, solely to ensure that there is war. Conflict with no goal, and with no end. This is something that I cannot abide - that said, I feel it would be most effective to coordinate my own efforts against her forces with others who are set against her, to ensure that we do not hinder ourselves."Knight of Endless Blades Artifact Creature - Construct Knight Vigilance Whenever Knight of Endless Blades attacks, it attacks all opponents. (Each opponent is considered a defending player when this attacks, and may have creatures block it. Combat damage may be divided as you choose among blocking creatures and players who do not assign blockers against this.)Knight of Endless Blades may block any number of creatures. 10/10"Good. We're on the same page, then.
We do have a plan. But we can't set it in motion yet. Lindri can stop time with her powers and has a cannon that could likely destroy a small archipelago at full power, though it needs time to recharge afterwards. We have been developing countermeasures. We've already got a device to keep time moving, though we're still working on its stability. We have nothing concrete for the cannon yet."
KoEB: Now that's a mythic. 10/10
No card because I'm planning a thing at my board for later today (that'll probably involve Khon) but we can still continue this scene anyway if you want
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