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Post by Neottolemo on May 12, 2019 11:10:48 GMT
Neottolemo The elemental was nearly about to solidify when Hyle had reacted with her own magic. Unable to respond, the elemental could only thrash and moan, horribly loud, as it returned to the water it had disturbed. All was quiet for the moment, the water still as whatever magic that had conjured the thing dissipated, before a low clap echoed across the water. Standing somewhere she definitely hadn't been before, was a tall, pale figure. Eyes of amber, wings of midnight, and six...yes, six, arms, one pair of which was currently clapping at the display. "Interesting response. There is no need to prepare to fight, when there is nothing to fight."{Response Card - Spiteful Summon} 
Power of the Spin: Jojo reference for the win. Also bounce tribal sounds interesting conceptually. 10/10 I reject my humanity! JoJo!!
Spiteful Summon: The name is a bit odd but I like it. This could probably be in  :R:: as well if it did damage instead of life loss but  is probably better for the kinds of deck this wants to be in so... Anyway, this is a modern Gaea's Skyfolk with synergy potential with flickering, self-bounce and stuff. I feel like losing 2 life could work better for both balancing and aesthetics purpose, but this is a neat idea. 9/10
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Post by Neottolemo on May 12, 2019 14:51:38 GMT
Hyle swims towards the shore and pins her elbows on it. She bares her teeth for a moment, before switching to a regular frown. "I am Hyle Seritani. If you want a fight, challenge me." Her expression softens for a moment and she smiles slightly. "Really, I'd be happy to oblige." Her features harden again for a moment. "But please, do not wrong the waters. They can get difficult. ...You are, in fact, here to challenge me, aren't you? The waters here have been attacked before, but this is the first time that the one behind an attack on them willingly showed her face, so I presume this was the first time you raged against them, and from your reaction, it seemed like a way to test me."
I'm assuming the Spiteful Summon didn't actually show up and that it was just narrative stuff to descrive why Rudara attacked and give a response that is also immaterial. If I'm wrong, tell me and I'll edit stuff.
Orderly Conduct   Enchantment  Creatures you control get +0/+1 and have reach. Creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays  for each creature they control that's attacking you.
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Post by Popcornia on May 12, 2019 15:43:43 GMT
Neottolemo "You would be correct in that judgement. I was indeed testing you." Rudara's stopped clapping, the offending hands clasping and respectively found their place in front of the goddess. "It is well in my interests to know the capabilities of the people I speak with." Rudara took several steps closer to the merfolk, stopping only a few steps away from her at the shoreline. Either she was extremely sure of her ability to repel an attack by water, or very stupid, and she did not carry herself with the poise required for the latter. "I am not here to challenge you, Hyle Seritani. I am here to learn. Of your abilities, and your associates." {Response Card - Intruding Inquiry} Intruding Inquiry - Instant -  Target opponent sacrifices a nonland permanent they control. Scry X, where X is 5 minus the converted mana cost of the sacrificed card. "Allow me a question, if you will."
Orderly Conduct: A 4cmc Ghostly Prison with an additional upside. Personally, I would make the attack tax cost  , as that boost is very good tied with paying to attack. But it's a novel idea. 8/10
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Post by Neottolemo on May 12, 2019 20:17:41 GMT
Neottolemo "You would be correct in that judgement. I was indeed testing you." Rudara's stopped clapping, the offending hands clasping and respectively found their place in front of the goddess. "It is well in my interests to know the capabilities of the people I speak with." Rudara took several steps closer to the merfolk, stopping only a few steps away from her at the shoreline. Either she was extremely sure of her ability to repel an attack by water, or very stupid, and she did not carry herself with the poise required for the latter. "I am not here to challenge you, Hyle Seritani. I am here to learn. Of your abilities, and your associates." {Response Card - Intruding Inquiry} Intruding Inquiry - Instant - Target opponent sacrifices a nonland permanent they control. Scry X, where X is 5 minus the converted mana cost of the sacrificed card. "Allow me a question, if you will."
Orderly Conduct: A 4cmc Ghostly Prison with an additional upside. Personally, I would make the attack tax cost , as that boost is very good tied with paying to attack. But it's a novel idea. 8/10 Hyle doesn't attempt to attack Rudara even as she grows closer. Her associates? ...No, she couldn't be with the Arm of Cruelty, she'd already know everything otherwise. ...Her abilities? "I'd be wiling to help you learn, but do I really interest you as much as the High Builders?" Those had to be the associates she had been talking about, after all, right?
Intruding Inquiry: Not 100% sure on the rarity but I like the concept. 9/10
Instant Draw a card for each different name among nonland permanents you control.
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Post by Popcornia on May 13, 2019 0:59:56 GMT
Neottolemo Rudara...chuckled, at the question, apparently amused. "If I sought only the High Builders, I would be asking only of them, and not of their only representative on the plane." Rudara paused, before continuing. "I have plans that require expertise in what I imagine you and your organization are capable of. Monuments capable of moving vast quantities of water, architecture to defy the expectations of reality, and most importantly, material that will last the ages. I could learn these things on my own, in time, but time for me is limited, as it is for all the people who would appreciate my works."
"Therefore, I acknowledge my lack of skill in all things, and come to you." {Response Card - Invested Investors} 
Varied Notions: Interesting, but this doesn't feel monoblue. I could definitely see this in Azorious or Bant, but as a monoblue it doesn't fit flavorfully. I do think it's balanced effect wise though, as I can imagine only at max 3 cards off of this at turn 4, which given the specific effect, seems alright. 8/10
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Post by Neottolemo on May 13, 2019 7:57:18 GMT
Neottolemo Rudara...chuckled, at the question, apparently amused. "If I sought only the High Builders, I would be asking only of them, and not of their only representative on the plane." Rudara paused, before continuing. "I have plans that require expertise in what I imagine you and your organization are capable of. Monuments capable of moving vast quantities of water, architecture to defy the expectations of reality, and most importantly, material that will last the ages. I could learn these things on my own, in time, but time for me is limited, as it is for all the people who would appreciate my works."
"Therefore, I acknowledge my lack of skill in all things, and come to you." {Response Card - Invested Investors}
Varied Notions: Interesting, but this doesn't feel monoblue. I could definitely see this in Azorious or Bant, but as a monoblue it doesn't fit flavorfully. I do think it's balanced effect wise though, as I can imagine only at max 3 cards off of this at turn 4, which given the specific effect, seems alright. 8/10 "Right." For a moment, Hyle looks almost disappointed. Then she begins to talk again. "For what concerns me... I've mainly learnt cryomancy, hydromancy, and light manipulation, though I know other stuff as well, such as a bit of telepathy, and am learning to control my innate telekinetic abilities. Oh, I'm not sure this is relevant, but I'm the seventh of twelve princesses of Lagan Tantid, the city under the lake of the same name. The title's really more of a formality. Our parents still nominally rule, but it is doubtful any of us will. As for the High Builders... They have not shown themselves in the Arena before my eyes, and they're definitely not planeswalkers.. They might be able to come here eventually, though. I don't know the full extent of what they can do, but I definitely heard their voice once here.
They terraform the world to be more beautiful, often referencing some mathematical principles they innately possess. Fjords, lakes, crystal formations, valleys, rivers, plateaus, mountain ranges... That's their usual work. When they help create a city, such as Lagan Tantid, they will usually do that by reshaping the nearby landscape. They'll either mold an unhabited area according to their wishes, or ask the people who live there if they'd be okay with certain specific modifications. There are four of them that I know of. Their names are Leivya, Steirun, Zagr, and Lei Koen. Their individual powers differ, but they can all do what I just told you about.
They work for free, as they do not appreciate money, but can be a bit capricious. They are locked in a war with their traitorous siblings, the Arm of Cruelty, who seek to destroy their creations. They do not fight back in person, as their powers cannot be used to do harm, but they erect the structures they built again. The conflict goes through periods of calm and fury. It's been some time since I've heard any news on that front. I originally came here to hear a mercenary for that war, actually. He was an elf, and his name was... Rekal Aari, I think. But the High Builders convinced me to take a break here as well, and not come back until they bring me more news. ...Also, they're all taller than you."
Invested Investors: The name feels like a creature, but I think I like the card. I'd probably change the activated ability to sorcery speed only, though, so it's easier to answer. 8/10
Easy To See Sorcery Reveal your hand. If there are two or more permanent cards with different names and converted mana cost 3 or greater in your hand, target opponent chooses one of them. Put it on the battlefield under your control.
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Post by Popcornia on May 13, 2019 12:48:24 GMT
Neottolemo "From what you've told me of them, height is the least of my concerns." Rudara, for her part, had been listening intently to the merfolk's explanation, all the while standing still near the bank of the river. "From my understanding, it would seem the strength of the High Builders is not their magic, but their technique." {Response Card - Gathering of Minds} Gathering of Minds  Sorcery - Search your library for two creature cards with different names, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then shuffle your library.
Easy to See: Like a Dubious Challenge and Show and Tell. Interesting, and it prevents you from making a non-option scenario where you and your opponent both get the same thing. Intriguing. 7/10[/spoiler]
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Post by Neottolemo on May 13, 2019 18:21:15 GMT
Neottolemo "From what you've told me of them, height is the least of my concerns." Rudara, for her part, had been listening intently to the merfolk's explanation, all the while standing still near the bank of the river. "From my understanding, it would seem the strength of the High Builders is not their magic, but their technique." {Response Card - Gathering of Minds} Gathering of Minds Sorcery - Search your library for two creature cards with different names, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then shuffle your library.
Easy to See: Like a Dubious Challenge and Show and Tell. Interesting, and it prevents you from making a non-option scenario where you and your opponent both get the same thing. Intriguing. 7/10 The version of easy to see I posted actually doesn't give your opponent anything. What you're describing is interesting, though. In the interest of honesty and stuff, you can, like, re-judge it and give it a different score if you'd like.
Gathering of Minds: Now this is podracing. Another card that can technically be done in mono but feels pretty darn ::G: flavourfully and doesn't feel wrong mechanically in ::G: ; in fact, being two colour probably helps balance it here. I like this more than the Monsoon dude because it feels like the kind of card that decks really want. 10/10
Roleplay & response card later today.
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Post by Neottolemo on May 13, 2019 20:51:52 GMT
"Their magic helps them work more quickly. They say the only reason it took a week to make Lagan Tantid was because all four of them were working on it at the same time and kept bickering about what they were supposed to do, and of course my people kept chiming in and talking about their necessities, and they had to satisfy them. It takes them seconds to raise a mountain with a thought, then move it a few kilometres away and create a lake in its place instead. But they're kind. Since their passion projects take so little time and yet never end, they will build what you ask them, not build what you asked them not to, and keep walking, or swimming. Oh, and they can use other magic in addition to changing the landscape. Steirun taught me many things about shaping ice; Lei Koen, light magic, and telekinesis; Zagr, some telepathy; and I started to play with the currents by observing Leivya. ...And seriously, they're like, several time your size. I've no idea why this is coming to me as an important information though. I don't think I really pay attention to that stuff usually.
Now, I am happy talking about myself and the High Builders, but I've no idea who you are yet. Are you ashamed of your name? And surely you are underselling yourself, talking about your, I quote, 'lack of skill in all things'."
Chattering Sprite Creature - Faerie Rogue Flying When Chattering Sprite enters the battlefield, target player draws a card, then look at that player's hand and choose a nonland card from it. That player puts that card on top of their library.
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Post by Popcornia on May 13, 2019 22:32:37 GMT
Neottolemo ...She had said that hadn't she. Rudara wasn't one to undersell herself, nor one to make mistakes that simple. This long conversation must be weighing on her... "I am Rudara. And you are wasting my time," she almost snapped, her grip on her staff getting a bit tighter. "Get to the point. I seek to learn what they're capable of, and how to replicate their power. Are you able to assist me or not?" {Response Card - Directed Efforts}Directed Efforts Enchantment - If you would put a card on top of your library, put it into your hand instead. Focus is a state of mind rarely achieved.
Chattering Sprite: Interesting, but I'm not sure what to compare this to. Technically it's like a weaker black Duress sort of, but eh, it's seems alright. 7/10
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Post by Neottolemo on May 14, 2019 15:31:32 GMT
Neottolemo ...She had said that hadn't she. Rudara wasn't one to undersell herself, nor one to make mistakes that simple. This long conversation must be weighing on her... "I am Rudara. And you are wasting my time," she almost snapped, her grip on her staff getting a bit tighter. "Get to the point. I seek to learn what they're capable of, and how to replicate their power. Are you able to assist me or not?" {Response Card - Directed Efforts}Directed Efforts Enchantment - If you would put a card on top of your library, put it into your hand instead. Focus is a state of mind rarely achieved.
Chattering Sprite: Interesting, but I'm not sure what to compare this to. Technically it's like a weaker black Duress sort of, but eh, it's seems alright. 7/10 So, you're not going to re-rate Easy to See? Directed Efforts: Honestly, this is pretty narrow. Feels like it could be one mana. Seems alright but the cost looks off. 7/10
"I don't know", two voices speak at once. One is Hyle's, and has a hint of fear and mounting anger behind outward politeness. The other is calm, soft, serene. It is heard as clearly as if it was spoken by someone quite near to Rudara, but no one can be seen there. In the distance, a sound like a spring extending after being pressed down, but extremely slowed down, could be heard. Its source were the approaching steps of someone who quickly became visible.
"I will try to help you." "Lei Koen!" "Hyle, you have a lot of questions, yes? They will be answered, in time. You wouldn't mind leaving me and Rudara alone, yes? We will catch up right after that." Hyle hesitates. Then she takes another look at Rudara and nods. She disappears beneath the waters. "I see the location to be molded, and a shape that will hold up stable and solid. I see the existing strands of light, of stone. Rearrange them. Layer them. Bend them. Create the shape I have seen." With a gesture, Lei Koen creates a new river, an intricate formation of rose and azure hard light crystals running alongside it as far as the eye can see. In front of Rudara, a white hard light octahedron slowly coalesces, smaller than her palm. "You can make a small shape, yes?"
Start Small Sorcery Search your library for a creature or artifact card with converted mana cost 2 or less, reveal it, then shuffle your library and put that card on top of it. You gain 2 life.
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Post by Popcornia on May 14, 2019 16:11:30 GMT
Neottolemo Rudara observed the ease this Lei Koen changed the landscape to her whim, doing more than just shaping the land, but changing it to her vision. A powerful ability, one she would be pleased to put to her own use. She smirked, turning back to the entity. "You ask so little of me, but yes, I have that power."
Holding one hand in front of her, Rudara focused her attention on her palm, fingers curling as she sought to replicate the shape. A moment passed, then a few more. Then several more. It seemed Rudara was having difficulty with... A shudder shook the earth as the ground across the river broke, the dirt and stone cracking, crumbling, then reforming as it pushed up into the air, slowly, but surely, forming the halcyon shape. Satisfied, Rudara's hand relaxed, and the monument remained, a massive recreation of the octahedron crafted from stone and soil. "It seems my craft prefers more a more visceral medium than light." {Response Card - Think Big} 
Easy to See: Sorry about that. When I wrote that I meant it's wording prevents duplicates of the same card from making your opponent have a non-option of which you get to cast. Original score still stands. 7/10Start Small: Similar to Enlightened Tutor, I originally read it as a better Imperial Recruiter before realizing it said CMC, not power. Seems like a stronger Revitalize, though the tradeoffs between true replacement, lifegain, and speed are hard to tell in a vacuum. 8/10
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Post by cajun on May 15, 2019 5:05:33 GMT
// Karina walks along a river, carrying the Sunspear and wearing the pearl circlet from Hyle as a necklace. She's not quite sure how to find the mermaid, but is looking out for her near the water sources around the Arena
Hyle's Gift Artifact - Equipment Equipped creature has hexproof. As long as equipped creature is a Merfolk, it gets +0/+3. Equip
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Post by Neottolemo on May 15, 2019 20:14:12 GMT
Neottolemo Rudara observed the ease this Lei Koen changed the landscape to her whim, doing more than just shaping the land, but changing it to her vision. A powerful ability, one she would be pleased to put to her own use. She smirked, turning back to the entity. "You ask so little of me, but yes, I have that power."
Holding one hand in front of her, Rudara focused her attention on her palm, fingers curling as she sought to replicate the shape. A moment passed, then a few more. Then several more. It seemed Rudara was having difficulty with... A shudder shook the earth as the ground across the river broke, the dirt and stone cracking, crumbling, then reforming as it pushed up into the air, slowly, but surely, forming the halcyon shape. Satisfied, Rudara's hand relaxed, and the monument remained, a massive recreation of the octahedron crafted from stone and soil. "It seems my craft prefers more a more visceral medium than light." {Response Card - Think Big}
Easy to See: Sorry about that. When I wrote that I meant it's wording prevents duplicates of the same card from making your opponent have a non-option of which you get to cast. Original score still stands. 7/10Start Small: Similar to Enlightened Tutor, I originally read it as a better Imperial Recruiter before realizing it said CMC, not power. Seems like a stronger Revitalize, though the tradeoffs between true replacement, lifegain, and speed are hard to tell in a vacuum. 8/10 Ok, got it re: Easy to See, I was confused by some of the comparisons but it makes sense now. Think Big: Honestly this doesn't really work as an X spell imo since it's bad in a lot of modes. Would rather see it at scry 3 draw a card with kicker  and "If CARDNAME was kicked, instead scry 4, then draw four cards", or something. Name and flavour are nice though. 6/10
"Oh, I'm unsurprised. That's actually fairly common. Most of us manipulate stone as our main building material. I am an exception among my peers, yes?
There you go. There is little left for me to teach you at this point, yes? One more thing. The people of the Arm of Cruelty have lost the powers they formerly had as High Builders. This is because they wish for destruction, yes?
The solidity and strength of constructs depend on how strong your wish to build them is, and grows weaker the stronger your wish to dominate others is. This one should withstand a small push, yes?" Lei Koen goes to poke the octahedron Rudara crafted with a fingertip.
Push Away Instant Target artifact, creature, or land doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
Draw a card.
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Post by Popcornia on May 15, 2019 20:35:33 GMT
Neottolemo Rudara was many things, that was much was certain. She could summon monsters from both pits of darkness and skies of light. Master feats of fire and reverse the tides. Both mortal and beast were no match for her. Rudara, by her nature, was many things, but she did have a propensity towards certain methods to forward her goals. She did not dominate those she would see as her worshipers. Her path to power had been paved in respect, charity, understanding. Never had she forced a mind to her whim, had a blade held to a disloyal throat, nor driven the livelihoods of her opposition into dust. Rudara had the power to destroy, but she did not use it to further herself. She used it to defend herself. The rock refused to budge at the entities touch. It was crafted by the hand of one who knew how, and could, last an eternity. {Response Card - Eternal Resolve} Eternal Resolve - Enchantment -  Creatures and lands you control untap during each player's untap step. Creatures you control get +1/+1.
Push Away: Like Ice Over but temporary, but it replaces itself. Interesting cantrip. 8/10
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Post by Neottolemo on May 15, 2019 20:57:36 GMT
// Karina walks along a river, carrying the Sunspear and wearing the pearl circlet from Hyle as a necklace. She's not quite sure how to find the mermaid, but is looking out for her near the water sources around the Arena
Hyle's Gift Artifact - Equipment Equipped creature has hexproof. As long as equipped creature is a Merfolk, it gets +0/+3. Equip Hyle's Gift: You know, I still haven't decided what Hyle would be typed as as a creature. But anyway, tentatively saying this is fine, considering Avacyn's Mark. 9/10
Hyle conveniently pops up out of the water with a smile. She sees Karina wearing the fancy circlet on her neck, and hopes she's been feeling better and has no more 'hallucinations'. She doesn't recognise the Sunspear, at least not yet, having only seen it once before. This is probably lucky for everyone involved. "Hi, Karina! How do you do?"
Moment of Innocence Instant Reveal your hand. You gain 2 life for each white card and Plains revealed this way. Scry 2.
EDIT - Has been pointed out that that didn't actually interact. Whoops.
Unbreakable Grace Enchantment Creatures you control get +0/+1.
You may have equipped and enchanted creatures you control assign combat damage equal to their toughness rather than their power.
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Post by Neottolemo on May 15, 2019 21:08:57 GMT
Neottolemo Rudara was many things, that was much was certain. She could summon monsters from both pits of darkness and skies of light. Master feats of fire and reverse the tides. Both mortal and beast were no match for her. Rudara, by her nature, was many things, but she did have a propensity towards certain methods to forward her goals. She did not dominate those she would see as her worshipers. Her path to power had been paved in respect, charity, understanding. Never had she forced a mind to her whim, had a blade held to a disloyal throat, nor driven the livelihoods of her opposition into dust. Rudara had the power to destroy, but she did not use it to further herself. She used it to defend herself. The rock refused to budge at the entities touch. It was crafted by the hand of one who knew how, and could, last an eternity. {Response Card - Eternal Resolve} Eternal Resolve - Enchantment - Creatures and lands you control untap during each player's untap step. Creatures you control get +1/+1.
Push Away: Like Ice Over[/card[ but temporary, but it replaces itself. Interesting cantrip. 8/10 "I am, yes? And you? Is there more you wish from me? From the other High Builders? From dear Hyle?"
Eternal Resolve: Hey that's pretty neat. Reminds me of Mirari's Presence and Prophet of Kruphix. This kind of effect is usually at five mana but I don't think this would break anything. 9/10
Galvanic Clocktower Artifact At the beginning of your end step, untap all artifacts and lands you control.
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Post by Popcornia on May 15, 2019 21:57:58 GMT
NeottolemoRudara turned to face the entity, the smallest hint of a smile on her face. "No, you have made my time most productive. Carry your strength with you, and your enemies shall not break you."
With that, Rudara made a short gesture, before turning away from the entity. She had much to do with her newfound gift. And so little time...
Galvanic Clocktower: Unwinding Clock's bigger, stronger dad. Seems fine. 8/10
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Post by cajun on May 16, 2019 2:03:39 GMT
Hyle conveniently pops up out of the water with a smile. She sees Karina wearing the fancy circlet on her neck, and hopes she's been feeling better and has no more 'hallucinations'. She doesn't recognise the Sunspear, at least not yet, having only seen it once before. This is probably lucky for everyone involved. "Hi, Karina! How do you do?"
"I wanted to thank you for this," I say, lifting up the shell of the circlet. "I know I'm not wearing it quite right but... It's been a big help the last few days. I haven't been able to wear something so pretty in such a long time."
"Is there anything I can help you with?"Karina, Arena Intern  Legendary Creature - Human As Karina, Arena Intern enters the battlefield, choose two or more players. Spells the chosen players cast cost less to cast. If a chosen player would gain life, that player gains that much life plus 2 instead. 3/3
Unbreakable Grace - 9/10 |
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Post by Parasign on May 16, 2019 8:44:28 GMT
NeottolemoA faceless woman made of some silvery metal walks up to a pond and stares into the crystal-clear waters. She dips in a hand, allows the fluid to run through her fingers, then abruptly stands up and begins walking toward Hyle. "Hello, Warden," she says, stopping a few meters away. "I seem to have become lost. Could you tell me where I am?"Waterlogged Map Artifact  ,  , Sacrifice ~: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle your library. If it's an Island card, scry 1.
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Post by Neottolemo on May 16, 2019 9:41:08 GMT
Hyle conveniently pops up out of the water with a smile. She sees Karina wearing the fancy circlet on her neck, and hopes she's been feeling better and has no more 'hallucinations'. She doesn't recognise the Sunspear, at least not yet, having only seen it once before. This is probably lucky for everyone involved. "Hi, Karina! How do you do?"
"I wanted to thank you for this," I say, lifting up the shell of the circlet. "I know I'm not wearing it quite right but... It's been a big help the last few days. I haven't been able to wear something so pretty in such a long time."
"Is there anything I can help you with?"Karina, Arena Intern Legendary Creature - Human As Karina, Arena Intern enters the battlefield, choose two or more players. Spells the chosen players cast cost less to cast. If a chosen player would gain life, that player gains that much life plus 2 instead. 3/3
Unbreakable Grace - 9/10Hyle smiles again. "I'm already happy that you came to see me and are feeling better. Don't worry, you're wearing the circlet in a way that's right for you now. It looks very fancy, and I'm glad it's been helping you."
Karina, Arena Intern: 10/10, looks pretty neat
Seritani Charm Instant Choose one — • You gain 7 life. • Each player draws two cards. • Exile target permanent, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
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Post by Neottolemo on May 16, 2019 20:59:27 GMT
Neottolemo A faceless woman made of some silvery metal walks up to a pond and stares into the crystal-clear waters. She dips in a hand, allows the fluid to run through her fingers, then abruptly stands up and begins walking toward Hyle. "Hello, Warden," she says, stopping a few meters away. "I seem to have become lost. Could you tell me where I am?"Waterlogged Map Artifact , , Sacrifice ~: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle your library. If it's an Island card, scry 1. Waterlogged Map would make for a neat cycle, 10/10
"These waters have no name that I know of. But if the place you seek is near a stretch of water, I can probably help you get there. I've spent most of my time here exploring the local rivers and lakes, atfer all."
Sea Gate Compass-Mage Creature - Merfolk Wizard Whenever an Island enters the battlefield under your control, you may tap or untap target artifact, creature, or land. 2/4
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Post by Parasign on May 17, 2019 0:08:48 GMT
NeottolemoSea Gate Compass-Mage: Twiddle seems like an interesting landfall reward, though it's kind of awkward that you might have to choose between playing a land precombat and untapping one of your permanents. 9/10."As a matter of fact... have you heard of Arena Station? I believe there's a river near it."Cartographer's Satellite Artifact : Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may reveal it and put it into your hand. If one or more creatures with flying would deal combat damage to you, prevent that damage and sacrifice ~.
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Post by cajun on May 17, 2019 0:31:03 GMT
Hyle smiles again. "I'm already happy that you came to see me and are feeling better. Don't worry, you're wearing the circlet in a way that's right for you now. It looks very fancy, and I'm glad it's been helping you."
"Glad to hear it! I'm not going to be on the Arena very much any more, so I'm trying to do as much as I can before I go."
Seritani Charm - Think this wants to be WU, maybe with a slightly smaller life mode. 9/10(if you want to continue off that you can poke it, don't have a card for this moment.) |
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Post by Neottolemo on May 17, 2019 17:07:12 GMT
Neottolemo Sea Gate Compass-Mage: Twiddle seems like an interesting landfall reward, though it's kind of awkward that you might have to choose between playing a land precombat and untapping one of your permanents. 9/10."As a matter of fact... have you heard of Arena Station? I believe there's a river near it."Cartographer's Satellite Artifact : Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card, you may reveal it and put it into your hand. If one or more creatures with flying would deal combat damage to you, prevent that damage and sacrifice ~. Carthographer's Satellite has a really weird drawback, though the flavour does kinda fit. Dryad Greenseeker feels more acceptable to me because that one's also got usage as a blocker. I feel like this is just a bit inconsistent? 6/10
"I haven't been inside there, but I think I've seen the place you're talking about before. I think I can take you there. Let's go."
Peaceful Scamper Instant You gain 2 life for each creature you control with power 2 or less. Scry 2.
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Post by Neottolemo on May 17, 2019 17:10:21 GMT
Hyle smiles again. "I'm already happy that you came to see me and are feeling better. Don't worry, you're wearing the circlet in a way that's right for you now. It looks very fancy, and I'm glad it's been helping you."
"Glad to hear it! I'm not going to be on the Arena very much any more, so I'm trying to do as much as I can before I go."
Seritani Charm - Think this wants to be WU, maybe with a slightly smaller life mode. 9/10(if you want to continue off that you can poke it, don't have a card for this moment.) I don't really want to force Karina to stay or I'll cry or something so I'm ok dropping it here I'd rather buff the other two effects than diminish the lifegain and the cost here personally if the other effects aren't strong enough
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Post by Parasign on May 17, 2019 23:06:36 GMT
NeottolemoPeaceful Scamper: Seems fine in a defensive go-wide deck. The scry feels a bit tacked on, though. 9/10."Excellent. Lead the way." As she begins to walk, the android looks again at the water. "Incidentally, is it just me, or does something about that river seem... off to you?"Hydrogenerator Artifact You may spend colorless mana as though it were blue mana. , : Target blue or colorless creature gains flying until end of turn.
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Post by Neottolemo on May 21, 2019 16:32:41 GMT
Neottolemo Peaceful Scamper: Seems fine in a defensive go-wide deck. The scry feels a bit tacked on, though. 9/10."Excellent. Lead the way." As she begins to walk, the android looks again at the water. "Incidentally, is it just me, or does something about that river seem... off to you?"Hydrogenerator Artifact You may spend colorless mana as though it were blue mana. , : Target blue or colorless creature gains flying until end of turn. "Hold on." Hyle considers getting into the river. Instead, she decides that'd take too long and just sort of sniffs, using her sense of smell to detect what kind of salts and/or magic there could be in the river, and in which quantity.
Hydrogenerator: It's an interesting idea but I feel like this fixing is too good, honestly. 6/10
Detect Chemicals Instant Counter instant, artifact, or sorcery spell. Add one mana of any colour that was spent to cast that spell.
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Post by Parasign on May 22, 2019 1:42:58 GMT
NeottolemoDetect Chemicals: Adding mana is cool and thematic here, but it's also kind of awkward since it's unlikely you'll actually get to use that mana, especially in Limited where this is most likely to show up. It also requires your opponent to keep track of exactly which colors of mana they spent on generic costs, which could be nontrivial especially with mana fixers. All in all, this idea has potential. But it should probably care only about the spell's colors or mana spent on its colored costs, give a bigger or more useful reward, and definitely not be common. 7/10.Other than the vaguest hint of something faintly metallic, nothing about the river's scent seems to have changed.
Hyle hears a faint bubbling hiss. When she looks up again, the robot is gone.
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Post by cajun on May 25, 2019 6:39:06 GMT
As Lei Koen works on her replica of the night sky, the air grows chillier. A blonde woman in a blue dress walks up to the High Builder. "Greetings, traveler. What brings you to our lovely plane?"Inspector's Greeting Instant You gain 4 life and draw two cards. Each other player gains 2 life and draws a card. "Hello there. You seem quite... interesting." |
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