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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 4, 2019 0:17:05 GMT
cyberchronometer I reached into my coat pocket and pulled out my revolver in a split second, aiming right back at his head. I always wear iron. "Takes two to tango, pal. And I'm afraid I can't do that - bad hair day. Can't spoil my reputation before we've introduced ourselves. I'd recommend putting the cannon down before you get hurt." I said, eyes narrowed. I scrutinized him, and something felt wrong. Even more than the obvious threat on my life. I gave a small signal to Kauriga, my index finger tapping the barrel of my gun twice. Hopefully she got the message, but it'd been a while since we'd last worked together.Evidence Shredding   Sorcery  Destroy all artifacts, then ~ deals damage to target creature or planeswalker equal to the number of artifacts destroyed this way. Severin, Mad Unhatter: You and your ways of circumventing getting Investigate. +1 feels in color and alright, 0 is pretty flavorful and useful, -6 seems just alright. 8/10.
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Post by cyberchronometer on Apr 6, 2019 0:37:29 GMT
gurfafflekins — Evidence Shredding: I think this deserves to be "up to one" and possibly also five mana (compare Creeping Corrosion), but I like the design. 8/10Two knives flick into Kauriga's hands, ready to throw, as she glances back and forth between the two.
"'Bad hair day?' That's the best you can come up with? I guess you weren't prepared for anyone to track you down. Now make him take you off or I'll blast you off his head.""Severin, stand down. Rolt, what he's driving at is that there's a hat going around that controls minds via contact. I'm afraid I will have to ask you politely to remove your hat and take a step away from it; I doubt it's the same hat, but we've already been infiltrated twice, and I'm not keen on it happening again. I promise we won't judge you for being slightly uglier than usual."
Severin keeps the unstable-looking weapon pointed squarely at Rolt's face, but relaxes slightly.
Kauriga, the Diplomat   Legendary Planeswalker — Kauriga   : Kauriga, the Diplomat deals 1 damage to target creature or planeswalker. It can't block this turn.  : Target player discards two cards. Kauriga deals 2 damage to that player.  : You get an emblem with "Whenever a permanent you control deals damage to an opponent, you draw a card and lose 1 life." 
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 6, 2019 4:10:40 GMT
cyberchronometer I raised an eyebrow. Oh, of course, the hat the ghost of the soldier was talking about. With my revolver still pointed at his head, I slowly opened my other palm to show there were no tricks as I reached for my hat. "I lied, by the way." I said, grinning. As I lifted the hat off and threw it to the ground, my hair was slick and prepared. "I never have bad hair days." I said, still pointing my weapon at him. "Now, how about on the count of three, we all lower our weapons and have a nice little chat. Kapeesh?" Detective's Hat  Artifact - Clue Equipment  Equipped creature gets +0/+2 and has hexproof. , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. Equip "Never go anywhere without it! Get yours today and solve crime like never before!"(Trying new stuff even if it's destined to end poorly - that's my spirit animal) "1... 2..."Kauriga, the Diplomat: +1 feels fine, -2 I'd compare to Skull Rend, so this could be a T3 but is more likely a T4 Skull Rend type thing, but I don't know if I have many concerns. Still, feels pretty good. -4 feels like a neat little emblem. 8/10.
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Post by cajun on Apr 7, 2019 21:02:26 GMT
Continuing from the first half of this.
As Hannah, Reyhsia, and I approached Aiden’s shack, I see four familiar and very similar elves carrying a wooden box out of the shack. The lady that runs the bakery is nearby, looking at a big map floating in front of her. She looks over and spots us, then waves us over. The Xirix set the box on the ground, and the baker’s glowing green hand passes over the map, lowering the ground under the box and closing it back on top of it.
Reyhsia sets a hand on my shoulder. "I know how much he meant to you. And I'm sorry that I can't bring him back. But I've been talking with some friends-" "Enough yakking Reyhs," the baker cut off as she stretched her arms and cracked her knuckles. "Party's about to start." Nearby, a green portal vmmed open, and a pole started coming through it, followed by a kithkin, who starting bounding toward us.
The ground lightly rumbled as the baker waved her hand over part of the map. Just beyond where the box had been buried, a large rock formation began building out of the ground, growing until it was nearly as large as the house was. Her eyes glowed green and she threw her arms open, the map growing huge as she did so. Even from here, we could see the stone already on the map somehow. The stone rumbled as she continued moving, the rough face of the rock carving itself into a statue of the sun, rising from the Arena. "What do you say, little intern? Got anything you want to add?" I walked over to her and gave my answer. She grinned. "I can do you one better." One final carving sunk into the center of the sun statue.
Aiden
Melody Rose
"The sun may set, but we never will."
The baker's arms swept back together. The map shrinks back down, then unfolds to the left and right. I see two more maps draw out on the new sheets. She looks like she pulls something from both of them. On the right of the sun statue, roses start pulling themselves from the earth. On the left, white flowers I'd never seen before did the same, each making a cheerful noise as the petals moved in the wind. The two flowerbeds swept around the statue, flowing into each other over the grave.
Reyhsia stepped up to me, carrying the pole, which I now saw had a banner with a sun attached to it. At her insistence, I take the banner and plant it alongside the flowers, the sun flowing in the wind.
The baker's hand looked like she was locking a door on the map. "There you go, kid. Long as I'm the one holding this map, isn't a thing in the world that's gonna put a scratch on this.""Thank you," I say to everyone. "Thank you," I whisper to him.Aiden of Sunspear   Legendary Creature - Spirit Soldier Vigilance, lifelink Other permanents you control have indestructible. If Aiden of Sunspear leaves the battlefield, this effect continues until end of turn. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Karina planeswalkers you control. If Aiden of Sunspear leaves the battlefield, this effect continues until end of turn. "The sun sets. But we don't have to."8/8Using Karina's [0] targetting Aiden for hexproof and indes. Or, in other words: Aiden of Sunspear has indestructible because of Karina Oblay.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 7, 2019 21:52:54 GMT
cajun I walk up to the commotion - what in the Hells is going on? Then I see a giant statue of the sun and a pole with a sun banner on it. Didn't take a multiverse-class detective to figure this one out. I put out my cigarette and held my hat down to my chest in respect for the dead man. I didn't know him. But surely someone who got all this from some kid and her guardians probably deserved a little respect. I looked towards Karina and the others, giving a respectful nod. Even if she was a pain in my ass.Detective's Favor  Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature or planeswalker Whenever a loyalty ability of enchanted permanent is activated, put a loyalty counter on enchanted permanent. Whenever an activated ability of enchanted permanent is activated, tap up to one target creature. "You earned my respect, pal. Not many can say that."
(Enchanting Karina since Aiden has hexproof and also can't really be used anyway) Aiden of Sunspear 2: Short answer? Hell yeah, 10/10. Long answer? Pretty sweet mythic. Doesn't have indestructible itself (tugging at my heart strings), I like the persistence thing, and the third clause seems alright because it's niche but it doesn't depend on it too much also I'm blinded by bias and love 10/10. The spear tip glows slightly as you watch on.
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Post by cajun on Apr 7, 2019 23:57:34 GMT
I walk up to the commotion - what in the Hells is going on? Then I see a giant statue of the sun and a pole with a sun banner on it. Didn't take a multiverse-class detective to figure this one out. I put out my cigarette and held my hat down to my chest in respect for the dead man. I didn't know him. But surely someone who got all this from some kid and her guardians probably deserved a little respect. I looked towards Karina and the others, giving a respectful nod. Even if she was a pain in my ass.
Detective's Favor - huh. neat. 9/10thanks for joining the ride c: not sure Rolt's ticket is quite as lovely tho... |
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Post by cyberchronometer on Apr 8, 2019 19:10:47 GMT
gurfafflekins — Detective's Hat: This is an absolutely brilliant design that could cost two mana, comparing Mask of Avacyn. 9/10"...3." Knives vanish back into sleeves. The cannon hits the floor, fizzes worryingly, then stops emitting sparks. "What were you two jackasses thinking!? Rolt, if you keep mouthing off every time someone aims a weapon at your face someday you won't have one anymore. Severin, if you think one of our allies is hatted, inform someone in charge before you go after them, and be even slightly sensible about how you do. If I hadn't been here and that had been the hat, it would've shot you with Rolt's gun and none of us would be any the wiser. Hells, if I hadn't been here, Rolt probably would've shot you anyway! I know you're not the best at talking to people, but you can bring backup and let them explain what's going on!" Severin shakes his head, a hand over his face. "Sorry, Mr. Rolt. I was so sure... woke up this morning with a, like a hunch, but stronger. An epiphany. Your hat, the timing of your arrival, cigarettes, acting weird around the intern, Hanska, IT EATS, everything fit together. Now nothing makes sense."Severin, the Lost  Legendary Planeswalker — Severin : Exile Severin, the Lost. Until your next end step, you may cast him.  : Target artifact or land doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.  : Discard your hand, then draw two cards.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 9, 2019 1:23:50 GMT
cyberchronometer "...3." as they lowered their weapons, I lowered mine and stuck it into my coat pocket. "I'm standing, aren't I?" I said, kneeling down to pick up my hat as Kauriga scolded Severin. "Probably shouldn't wear this while I'm here, then." I muttered, sticking the hat into my coat pocket. Didn't feel like it would fit, but I had my ways. I turned to Severin as he apologized. "Don't worry about it. You had an instinct and you followed it. Not best to do it all the time, but I can respect that. And just Rolt will do." I said, putting my hand out, waiting for him to shake my hand."I'm no stranger to hunches, Severin. Now, let me see..." I said, putting a hand to my chin to think. "I won't lie, I don't have a lot of information on this case. What I do know is that this isn't the hat that possess' people, nor is it Malextros." I said, pondering. "The hat doesn't have the capability, and I don't think it particularly eats. Malextros was gone when this happened, and again, his MO wasn't to feed. What else do you have on this case, Kauriga?" I asked, turning to face her, then looking to Severin. "Or you, Severin. Even the smallest detail might make or break this."Detective's Visions Enchantment Players can't cast spells from exile. Whenever an opponent casts their first spell each turn, you may scry 1.  : Draw a card. "Vivien, the first rule of detective work: start with what you know."Severin, the Lost: Every fiber of my being knows I should hate this - weird exile thing, activated ability on a walker, two mana walker that isn't Tibalt... but I love it. I don't think mono gets deep tapping even if it is artifact or land. And even if it does with precedent, I still don't like it. 9/10. Because while weird, that activated ability is neat, and the minus feels cool.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 9, 2019 4:10:05 GMT
I sighed, sitting my ass down at my desk chair. The place was still a mess. After all, I'd only been here for two days. I picked up an old case file -
Rowen Lazul
- and tossed it back down. What a new arena I came to. I put my feet up on my desk, and leaned back, uncorking my flask, planning to take a large swig of my tiger's milk. Put it to my lips and tilted it back, swallowing - nothing. I looked inside and shook it. Damn thing was empty. Only thing I had left was Hanska's tea in a flask. That'd be of no help. I sighed, resigning myself to my fate. My mind wandered, thinking of the new faces I'd already met here.
Karina. Damn kid was everywhere, every time. Still, seemed like a nice enough kid. Just got off on the wrong foot. Possessed by a hat... voice in her head... must've been Hell. I knew what she'd been through ever so slightly.
Hanska. Venom-dame. Cutesy cleric girl. Wouldn't mind getting to know her better - Vivien and Yuriel might have my head though if they were here. I smirked. They weren't though. She seemed to be more than meets the eye, but most of us do. I'd have to look into her bizarre attitude. Still, she was a cat person - couldn't be that bad.
The 7's. Had encounters with them before, solved a couple cases for them, they helped me out a couple times. Good to know I had some semblance of an ally this go around.
Those were the important figures so far. Then there was Sunspear. Poor sap. I took a cigarette out from my coat pocket, and snapped a fire into my fingertips, lighting it. Perks of being a planeswalker.
You couldn't even find anything on the Tongue of Origin. You don't deserve to be a planeswalker.
Yeah, probably not. Doesn't mean I don't have it though.
Heh. You're an ass, Skylar. Can't even teach a man to be a gumshoe.
What of it? I took another drag of my cigarette, tasting the nicotine. Weird taste without the alcohol tainting my mouth.
Leave the detective alone! He's a nice man.
Heh. Thanks, Nogg. I appreciate it.
Rolt has spent 100 valor to unlock the Spellslinger perk!
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Post by cajun on Apr 13, 2019 0:19:43 GMT
As Rolt is going about his day, he spots the back of a familiar head carrying a familiar spear. Karina puts some colorful scraps of fabric into her bag, then turns around to see the detective. The spear falls across her into her free hand, but remains pointed at the sky. She doesn't want to fight, but will if she has to. "What are you doing here? Stop following me!"Meddling Kids Creature - Human Menace If an opponent would draw a card except for the first one they draw in each of their draw steps, that player discards a card, then draws a card instead. 3/2using Karina's [0] to give the Meddling Kids indes and hexproof. |
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 2:49:40 GMT
cajun That spear... damn it, this kid again. I keep my hands in my pockets as she talks to me, specifically not wearing a hat after that encounter with Severin. "Me? I could tell you the same thing, kid." I said, now taking a hand from my pocket and reaching up to scratch my stubble. "I'm just trying to investigate and you keep getting in my way."Rolt, Meddling Detective Legendary Planeswalker - Rolt  : Reveal the top card of your library. If it's an instant or sorcery, you may cast it without paying it's mana cost. Otherwise, put it into your hand. : Investigate, then ~ deals damage to target creature or planeswalker equal to the number of artifacts you control.  : You get an emblem with "Whenever an opponent casts a noncreature spell, counter it."  {+2, -2, -11, 5} (the numbers are sorta hard to read)Rolt has spent 100 valor to unlock Planeswalkers!
Some may call this an overreaction, and they'd be right: Seems neat. Feels real good power wise though, even without flash. 8/10.
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Post by cajun on Apr 13, 2019 4:33:46 GMT
That spear... damn it, this kid again. I keep my hands in my pockets as she talks to me, specifically not wearing a hat after that encounter with Severin. "Me? I could tell you the same thing, kid." I said, now taking a hand from my pocket and reaching up to scratch my stubble. "I'm just trying to investigate and you keep getting in my way." Her eyes narrow. "That's all I was trying to do. My..." Karina pauses and her face slides into a frown. She sighs. "My dad died. And I needed to know why. If you were just investigating, why did you leave when we were at Hanska's? She was the only one who knew anything. And why were you lurking around the funeral? You seem to be more suspicious than the things you're investigating."// Karina holds her ground. She doesn't trust you at all.Useless Leads Enchantment All artifacts have "At the beginning of your upkeep, put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard. "But that would mean, of course! It all makes sense! It was the little girl in the hat! She's behind it all!"
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 5:31:36 GMT
cajun I nodded. "I already know about Sunspear's adoption. The 7's and I drink from the same bottle." I said. Maybe that'd convince the brat. "And I went back to Hanska - after you'd got your fill of information. Had my own bad experience." I said, shrugging. "That funeral? It's 'cause I heard the god damn ground opening, and wondered what was happening." I hiccuped. Maybe I had a little bit too much to drink this time. Flask of Flames Artifact - Clue , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. , sacrifice ~: Target instant or sorcery spell in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost. Other artifacts you control have " , sacrifice this permanent: Target instant or sorcery spell in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost." "Listen kid, you don't gotta trust me. But I'm not your enemy."Bet you didn't expect an artifact as a response to the artifact hate! Useless Leads: Feels weird. I can get behind artifact hate though. 8/10.
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Post by cajun on Apr 13, 2019 6:49:00 GMT
"Listen kid, you don't gotta trust me. But I'm not your enemy." Karina turns to leave, walking a bit weakly but still holding the spear ready.
Would just word this "1R, Sacrifice an artifact" to cut down on the amount of text. Not totally on board with the amount of recursion this gives red on the cheap. 7/10 |
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Post by Lady Mapi on Apr 13, 2019 7:44:49 GMT
I walked up to Aiden's old home after everyone else had left the monument. They really hadn't spared any expense, had they?
I pulled down my hood and sat down in front of it - the wind was nice, at the very least.
"Oh, Aiden. I've sung your verse like a mother - it's the least I could do after kicking you out into the world. I hope your afterlife is nicer than mine, at the very least."
Then I left - no matter how pretty it was, the memorial only marked where some meat was buried.
Later that day, towards the evening, I showed up at the door of Rolt's current residence. One thing was for certain - Rolt definitely wasn't a housekeeper.
"Mr. Rolt? Would you mind if I came in? I have something to ask you."A girl's gotta eat, after all.---Hanska is standing at your doorstep. She's carrying what looks like a bottle of wine.Lady of Dashed Dreams - Creature - Vampire Cleric Players cannot draw more than one card each turn. "Sometimes, it can be better if dreams die before you've had them."2/2
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 18:57:30 GMT
Lady Mapi Leave the detective alone! He's a nice man!
Heh. Thanks, Nogg.
"Mr. Rolt? Would you mind if I came in? I have something to ask you."
"Huh? Oh, yeah, come on in. Take a seat."
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The dame walked into my office, laced with her usual venom of choice. Ever since I learned she used venom to cure, it only gave me more of a reason to call her venom-dame. She walked in like a fine liquor, innocent at first glance but with long enough exposure an early death for sure. I pulled my feet off my desk and motioned for her to sit down. She had trouble written on her face, the kind of trouble you couldn't say at home for the holidays, personal and depressing.
"What can I do you for?"
Detective's Discovery Sorcery  Put the bottom two cards of your library into your hand. "Always look in the last place you would."Lady of Dashed Dreams: Not quite Leovold, Emissary of Trest, but a similar effect. Symmetrical though, in a similar vein. I'd feel better at 3 mana, maybe 2/3? Probably 2/2 still. 8/10.
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Post by Lady Mapi on Apr 14, 2019 6:18:46 GMT
Lady Mapi Leave the detective alone! He's a nice man!
Heh. Thanks, Nogg.
"Mr. Rolt? Would you mind if I came in? I have something to ask you."
"Huh? Oh, yeah, come on in. Take a seat."
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The dame walked into my office, laced with her usual venom of choice. Ever since I learned she used venom to cure, it only gave me more of a reason to call her venom-dame. She walked in like a fine liquor, innocent at first glance but with long enough exposure an early death for sure. I pulled my feet off my desk and motioned for her to sit down. She had trouble written on her face, the kind of trouble you couldn't say at home for the holidays, personal and depressing.
"What can I do you for?"
Detective's Discovery Sorcery Put the bottom two cards of your library into your hand. "Always look in the last place you would."Lady of Dashed Dreams: Not quite Leovold, Emissary of Trest, but a similar effect. Symmetrical though, in a similar vein. I'd feel better at 3 mana, maybe 2/3? Probably 2/2 still. 8/10. - Creature - Vampire Shaman Flying When Grim Trader enters the battlefield, target opponent draws two cards and loses 2 life. 4/4 Detective's Discovery... ah, a payoff for Scry-based decks. Or some kind of  deck that exploited those "look at the top X cards of your library then put one in your hand/onto the battlefield, and put the rest on the bottom" cards. Even if you aren't pulling shenanigans, that's still the standard rate for card draw, so... I like it. 10/10 |
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 14, 2019 8:49:42 GMT
Lady Mapi I listened to her talk, letting her finish without saying a word."First things first, just call me Rolt."I sat up and looked at her, like how a tiger eyes his prey."I don't know what kind of hungers you're talking about. But you have my interest. I trade in secrets, as you no doubt are aware, and that wine looks fairly appealing."I leaned back, taking a drag off my burning cigarette."Now, let me ask you again: What can I do you for?"---The detective sits in his chair, leaning back. He's curious - but cautious. Not the first femme fatale who's walked into his office and given him an offer. Trade Secret Book Artifact - Clue Whenever a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to lose life for the first time each turn, draw a card. , sacrifice ~: Draw a card. Grim Trader: I don't know if flying should go on this. I like the idea and can get behind it a lot. Maybe menace/another evasion? Flying just feels a little much. 9/10. Revising my scoring - Flying is only a minor issue with it. 9.5/10 --> 10/10. Final answer.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 15, 2019 0:08:12 GMT
A small metallic oblong whirs through the air, a box suspended from its spindly mechanical limbs. It pauses before Rolt's office door and detaches one limb from the box, leaving it dangling precariously as it knocks on the door.Messenger Drone Artifact Creature - Drone Flying Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, you and that player each scry 1. 1/1
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 15, 2019 3:53:40 GMT
Parasign A knock on the door startles me out of my sleep at my desk. "Huh?! Oh." I mutter, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. Must've fallen asleep like a dog chewing at his cage - bored. I raise my hand and, feeling lazy, snap my fingers. The door opens all the way, revealing the drone."It's open." I say, my coat and hat hung on the coat rack on the wall next to me as I let out a small yawn.Unlock Instant Tap or untap target creature, then scry 1. "I'll make quick work of this door." - Vivien to Rolt
(The old "friend or foe?" response) Messenger Drone: 1 mana 1/1 flying in any color feels a little iffy, with a questionable "downside". Still, probably fine. 8/10.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 15, 2019 4:48:51 GMT
I sit at my desk, reading a case file. My leg bounces up and down. I'm on the cusp of figuring something out, and for the first time in a while, I'm not excited about it. I'm anxious. As I read the file, my eyes settle on some choice words:...as if from nowhere, Haloster's gun slapped out of hand... Wait... I reached for another case file....Vivien's hat fell off head, no wind for miles... And another..!...Words appeared on wall. "Watching." Not Nore, no Haloster. Who?... Something connected these. And then the invisible force healing Mei, and Rixos' Mirage. What was it? I stood up and paced in front of my desk."Minor things every time... no major tricks, so small the naked eye would miss them. Healing, removing things, 'Watching', there's no way this is connected. Those were on different planes with different people at vastly different times. But they have to be. An invisible force, doing parlor tricks... what is it, damn it?!" I shouted. I'd been working this damn case since I got here! No concrete evidence, no suspects, not a fart in the damn wind.Suddenly, my coat twitched. I stopped in my tracks, eyeing it on the rack. Was it just my imagination..? No, no it couldn't be. It had to be real. I closed my eyes, before reciting a few words. When I opened them, my eyes were blazing blue and in intense pain. True sight. I looked back at the coat rack, seeing... nothing. Nothing. "Nothing." I sighed, taking a deep breath. Stay calm. Take your own advice. I went back to my chair and sat down, before a voice in my head piped up.Skylar. It's a pleasure to meet you....Well, this one was new. What's your deal?We are no part of your psyche, detective. Really now? Then why are you in my head?Allow Us to demonstrate. Ominous Revelation Sorcery Shuffle any number of cards in your graveyard, you own in exile, or you own from outside the game into your library. Draw a card. My head pounds with pain, visions flashing in front of my eyes, red lines drawn across them to connect them, my mind expanding to allow them in. "Cut this shit out!" I shouted, trying what I did with Mei to expel this from my head as visions continued to flash.Detective's Reasoning Instant Counter target spell, then scry X where X is that spell's converted mana cost. We are not so easily disposed of, detective.Deny Instant Counter target instant or sorcery spell. Gods, why?! I gripped my head and fell to the floor, writhing. Soon enough, it was all black.---Rolt has passed out and spent 100 valor to unlock Creatures! (While also refunding Tactical Imperator to buy off Evil Twin)(This happens after everything that's happening has resolved. It won't effect any of Rolt's current interactions. Except the whole Creature thing because I do what I want.)
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Post by Parasign on Apr 15, 2019 5:21:26 GMT
Unlock: This is a fine Twiddle variant which I expect to see print someday (though probably with "you may" in front of it so the opponent can't, say, cast an instant-speed convoke spell and force you to untap their creature instead, but that's an easy interaction to miss). 10/10.The drone gently places the box at Rolt's feet, then folds its limbs back into its body and departs.Inside the box is a bronze-and-silicon amulet bearing the symbol of AKHATAR, two intersecting wheels with five spokes each. Atop the amulet is a note.
"Sir Skylar Rolt,
After due consideration, we would like to formally apologize for the events of this morning. As leader and representative of the Empire of AKHATAR, we strive to be Sane and Necessary in all our doings, and our responses to your eminently understandable concerns with our presence here did not meet that standard.As a token of reparations, we present you with this amulet. It is a priceless antique, one of only fifty-seven left in existence. It was created by the Eighty-Third Sub-Emperor of the Northeastern Fellowship to commend his allies among the Oildrinker Clans, which shared the same enthusiastic curiosity we see in you. We hope that yours serves you better than theirs did.Inscribed within the amulet are several Old Akhite cognitive-enhancing runes. Their power has degraded over the years, but I think you will find they still produce a noticeable effect on mental clarity.May you find your peace.AKH VIA"
Tracking Device Artifact As ~ enters the battlefield, target opponent gains control of it. Whenever you draw a card, ~'s owner draws a card.  : Draw a card.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 17, 2019 3:11:00 GMT
Parasign I watch as the drone glides across the room and places the box at my feet. "Couldn't put it on the desk..?" I muttered, leaning down and picking it up as the drone takes off. I pick up the note and read it. A pendant, huh? "Looks neat enough. I'll keep it with my other trophies and gifts." I said, placing it on a hook on my wall. It dangles and looks pretty.You are a clever one, AKH. Luckily, the detective is as confident as ever.Bloodied Ornament Artifact - Clue , sacrifice ~: Tap or untap target permanent. , sacrifice an artifact: Draw a card. "Now how in the seven Hells did he beat the man to death with a necklace?"I reread the note, scoffing at the last few lines. "Like I'd ever need help protecting my mind."Tracking Device: Neato. I like the Zedruu theme you've got going on. I'd make this out to be a better Psychic Possession, but it isn't a may, but it is in colorless. I think in colorless it needs a slightly higher mana cost, but I do really like the design. 8/10.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 17, 2019 7:24:37 GMT
Bloodied Ornament: I like how the second ability basically turns all your artifacts into Clues. That's an interesting design on its own, which unfortunately means that the first ability feels kind of tacked on. There's already the tension of "do I sacrifice this or my other artifacts", so I don't think it also needs the tension of "do I draw a card or twiddle something" on top of that. 8/10.
("Did he take it?")
{It's in an elevated position, so he likely didn't throw it away.}
("Great! I'm proud of you, AKH. It's really... you didn't add the contact poison, did you?")
{No, just the tracker.}
("As I was saying, it's really important to not burn bridges with a potential ally in a place like this.")
{He's no ally. This was poor strategy. And wasteful.}
("Come on, that symbol is millennia out of date. And we have boatloads of those amulets anyway.")
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blueseclipse
3/3 Beast
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 18, 2019 2:06:30 GMT
I approach the detective's office, and knock once on the door before opening it and entering. "Greetings, Detective Rolt," I say as I move to stand before his desk. "When we spoke previously, you stated that you were a seeker of knowledge and truths. I am hopeful that you would be able to aid me in acquiring information... I have recently heard of a 'New Phyrexia' that exists. I have not heard of a 'new' Phyrexia before this, so I am seeking further information."Curious Construct Artifact Creature - Construct Whenever Curious Construct deals combat damage to a player or planeswalker, you may draw a card. 1/1 |
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Post by mrlozano on Apr 18, 2019 10:41:50 GMT
Rixos approaches Rolt's office (I suppose he has an office) short after their last encounter. "Hello there, Mr Rolt! Anything new regarding the Mirage problem? I revised every one of my pockets and I found nothing. Wasted time I suppose. Do you need help with anything else?"False Clue  Artifact , sacrifice ~: Draw a card, then discard a card. Nothing here.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 18, 2019 17:17:34 GMT
blueseclipse A knock at the door was what awoke me from my sleep. Face down on the floor, I slowly stand up as the phyrexian enters my office. I shake off my dizziness, groggy and feeling a bit slow. "Hey pal. What, New Phyrexia? I don't know much about it other that it was called Mirrodin at some point, before someone or other took it over -" I stopped abruptly, my head filled with pain as red lines drew themselves across my vision. Visions of terrible creatures, slaughtering flesh, brains linked together in terrible jars, and terrible violence near great furnaces, replacing, rebuilding reshaping--You seek knowledge, Skylar? You may have it."Urk..!" I let out a groan, putting a hand to my forehead. Just as soon as it came over me, it vanished. "...S-sorry. Just a headache." I said, reaching for a flask at my desk, and chugging the whole thing down. I wiped my mouth with my sleeve, turning back to the Phyrexian. "Like I said, don't know much about it. But what can I help you find out?"Headache Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks, if it's untapped, tap it. It doesn't untap during it's controller's next untap step. "I-I think I'll just sit this one out..."Curious Construct: I like it. I think it could maybe afford flying? Then again, that one vehicle was banned and that was looting so I dunno. 9/10. --- mrlozano (You'd suppose correctly) I looked to the merchant, a little too peppy for my tastes, like a salmon with too much pepper on it. "Not yet, slick." I sighed. "Whoever did this is a slippery one. And because you offered, you could answer some questions for me - did anyone else have access to your coat at all while on the arena?"Slippery Thief Creature - Human Rogue Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, gain control of target artifact that player controls until end of turn. 2/2 False Clue: A cheerio artifact (tbh should be a clue), and I like it. I don't know 100% how viable it is, but cheerios usually find a slot either in jank or some modern artifact otk thing. 9/10.
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blueseclipse
3/3 Beast
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Color Alignment: Blue, Green
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 19, 2019 6:26:32 GMT
blueseclipse A knock at the door was what awoke me from my sleep. Face down on the floor, I slowly stand up as the phyrexian enters my office. I shake off my dizziness, groggy and feeling a bit slow. "Hey pal. What, New Phyrexia? I don't know much about it other that it was called Mirrodin at some point, before someone or other took it over -" I stopped abruptly, my head filled with pain as red lines drew themselves across my vision. Visions of terrible creatures, slaughtering flesh, brains linked together in terrible jars, and terrible violence near great furnaces, replacing, rebuilding reshaping--You seek knowledge, Skylar? You may have it."Urk..!" I let out a groan, putting a hand to my forehead. Just as soon as it came over me, it vanished. "...S-sorry. Just a headache." I said, reaching for a flask at my desk, and chugging the whole thing down. I wiped my mouth with my sleeve, turning back to the Phyrexian. "Like I said, don't know much about it. But what can I help you find out?"Headache Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks, if it's untapped, tap it. It doesn't untap during it's controller's next untap step. "I-I think I'll just sit this one out..."Curious Construct: I like it. I think it could maybe afford flying? Then again, that one vehicle was banned and that was looting so I dunno. 9/10. Artifact Creature - Construct , : You and target opponent each draw a card. 0/4 |
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Post by mrlozano on Apr 19, 2019 11:39:41 GMT
I looked to the merchant, a little too peppy for my tastes, like a salmon with too much pepper on it. "Not yet, slick." I sighed. "Whoever did this is a slippery one. And because you offered, you could answer some questions for me - did anyone else have access to your coat at all while on the arena?"Slippery Thief Creature - Human Rogue Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, gain control of target artifact that player controls until end of turn. 2/2
Regain Conscience
Instant
Gain control of all permanents you own.
Draw a card.
Slippery Thief: Seems good, and a good answer to sacrificable artifacts. Probably playable in EDH or in sideboards. 10/10
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 21, 2019 14:43:57 GMT
blueseclipse I nodded, my head still pounding like a man tossed out of his own home without any clothes on his furious wife's door. "Well, in case you haven't noticed, I'm something of a sleuth myself." I said, smirking. "Give me a couple days and I can crack it no problem, like an egg to be cooked in a pan." I said. "Now, about this compensation - what've you got? I won't make you pay 'till I get you some info, but I want to know what I'm getting myself into." I said, wondering where Vivien could be right now.
Rolt, Secret Hunter Legendary Planeswalker - Rolt Whenever you draw a card for the first time each turn, investigate. : Untap up to one target nonland permanent.  : Draw a card for each Clue you control.  (+1, -5, SL 3) Trader of Secrets: Reminds me of Temple Bell. Ability cost could probably be or maybe . I like it though. 9/10. (I realize, for quoting purposes, it's easier if I do one post at a time so that's the sudden shift here.)
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