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Post by cajun on Apr 11, 2019 5:33:14 GMT
"Well, I'm looking for a new home, not my old one. So that sounds like exactly what I want." VIA would have smiled if she still had a face. "I'd be happy to meet these friends of yours. Right, AKH?"{I predict it's our best opportunity. But you know I shouldn't talk to the kid. That's your job anyway.}"Right. Well, AKH isn't exactly built for friendly conversation, so I think it's best we not disturb them. They're very busy keeping us safe." // Karina looks concerned and takes a steadier hold on her spear"If you say so..."
"Well, I'm not sure how to take all of you to them, can one of your rowboats come with me, or should I bring someone here?" Lead the Way Instant Any number of target players untap each artifact and creature they control. "Everyone go... that way!"(Another choice, are you my ally, or something else ) Collective Mediator - hrm, feel like there's a break waiting to happen here. in effect giving all your creatures the tap abilities of your creatures is neat tho. 8/10
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Post by Parasign on Apr 11, 2019 5:56:28 GMT
gurfafflekinsCurse of the Sharp-Tongued: I'm not quite sure I get the flavor of this card. "You said something rude, so I'm going to hurt you and everyone you love every day for the rest of your life"? Curse of Death's Hold suggests this should probably be rare, though I guess if the draft environment has very few X/1's this might be fine as is. 7/10."Yes, I was brutally murdered, and it was horrible and painful and, as I mentioned, altogether rather traumatic. So I'd appreciate you not bringing it up again."{47% rise in virtual heart rate. Do I need to step in?}"No, it's okay. I'm okay. I'll say this much about governments, they might kill you but they don't rub it in afterward. How about you? What, uh, caused you to spark? That tends to pretty bad also, I've heard."Rage Module Artifact Whenever you're dealt damage, put that many charge counters on Rage Module. At the beginning of each upkeep, remove a charge counter from Rage Module. If you do, it deals 1 damage to each opponent.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 11, 2019 6:01:01 GMT
blueseclipse Stone of Recollection: A mild hate card that can be built around and also serves as a mana rock on its own. I see no fault in this card. 10/10."<That remains to be seen, though I rather doubt it. Entirely too many sophonts.>" The swarm continues to buzz around the Phyrexian renegade. "<And who are you working for now, I wonder? In what way do you find their goals... 'rewarding?'>"Security Measures Artifact Whenever an artifact or creature an opponent controls becomes tapped, you gain 1 life. Security Measures is simple, but very effective - an excellent way of delaying weenie decks, benefiting from the opponent's mana rocks, and more, and is guaranteed to get you life in all but a couple of matchups. 10/10"I have not found a cause to align myself with on this plane as of yet," I reply, making note of the comment provided from beyond the gate. "though, I have only been here for a short time. As for what goals I would consider rewarding... it is simply a matter of what can be claimed at the end. Resources, territory, freedom, slaves - in the past, I have aided forces seeking each of these, as I saw some end gain that would result - and those whom I aided in turn compensated my efforts well."Silver Sell-Sword Artifact Creature - Construct Mercenary When Silver Sell-Sword enters the battlefield, any opponent may pay 2 life. If a player does, that player gains control of Silver Sell-Sword unless you pay 3 life. 4/4
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Post by Parasign on Apr 11, 2019 6:17:06 GMT
cajunLead the Way: Definitely a vast improvement over Blinkmoth Infusion. Seems like a good combo piece with interesting multiplayer implications. I like it. 10/10.(And yes, I'm counting this as a gift.) A vaguely humanoid construct steps out of the portal, coated in a smooth reflective surface seemingly halfway between glass and silver. It looks around with its featureless face before cautiously flexing its arms, as if to test them. Finally, it turns to Karina and nods, then speaks in VIA's voice. "Lead the way."Mind-Linked Automaton Artifact Creature - Construct , Discard a card: Put a +1/+1 counter on ~. , Remove a +1/+1 counter from ~: Draw a card. 1/1
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Post by cajun on Apr 11, 2019 6:40:37 GMT
A vaguely humanoid construct steps out of the portal, coated in a smooth reflective surface seemingly halfway between glass and silver. It looks around with its featureless face before cautiously flexing its arms, as if to test them. Finally, it turns to Karina and nods, then speaks in VIA's voice. "Lead the way." // Karina nods and starts walking, using the spear like a walking stick"We're going to a place called the 7CI, they know a lot about lost planeswalkers and defending planes..."
(we'd be heading over to this board, where I've unfortunately got an attacking floating atm, so you'd be taking that attack alone for now, tho I can assist afterwards. I'll put her lead-in to that you can include in that attack below) "Hello! I've found another lost planeswalker. This is Via... or a rowboat that Via controls, I'm not really sure." Her eyes dart from the trainee to the machine and back. "She's looking for a home to rebuild an empire."
Mind-Linked Automaton - hm, not sure on the abilities, but the low starting cost saves this. 9/10
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Post by Parasign on Apr 11, 2019 6:44:59 GMT
blueseclipseSilver Sell-Sword: Using life to represent money always felt a bit weird to me, but then again Wizards does it all the time. The life payments are small enough that I don't think the control change will ever actually happen unless both players are on their last legs, which is a shame. On the other hand, it is a nice way to prevent symmetrical burn effects from ending the game in a draw, and the fact that you lose more than your opponent makes it a real decision. 8/10."<The Empire of AKHATAR has compensation to spare, and I believe claiming an entire plane would be a worthy goal by your metric. If you are able to restrain from infecting my machinery, I think there is a deal waiting to be made.>"Endless Hoard Artifact Whenever you pay 2 or more life, you gain 1 life. Whenever you spend two or more mana to cast a spell or activate an ability, add .
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 0:15:31 GMT
Parasign I nodded. "Fair point - I won't mention it." For a while, at least. "Me? I was solving a case that'd been cold for years. At the brink of finding who did it, that very same woman came up behind me with a gun and pointed it at my skull. Long story short, sparked a few feet behind her and managed to arrest her." I said, smirking. "Apparently it's rare to be able to spark and not end up in a new plane. Guess I got lucky." I said, my cigarette all burned out. "Here's another question: why do you need to rebuild an empire? Surely if it's only your fathers left, would they not prefer a quiet life in peace? I know I would, if there were such a thing."Imagined Peace Enchantment Cast ~ only during your first main phase. Creatures can't attack. At the beginning of your next upkeep, sacrifice ~. If you do, creatures you control get +3/+0 and first strike until end of turn. "I can see it now - and I can see it shattered later." - Juxta, flaming spirit
(ft is irrelevant) Let's just get wackier and wackier
Rage Module: Feels alright. Colorless direct damage is a bit wonky, but it's just the 1 so I'll let it slide. 9/10.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 13, 2019 2:58:00 GMT
blueseclipse Silver Sell-Sword: Using life to represent money always felt a bit weird to me, but then again Wizards does it all the time. The life payments are small enough that I don't think the control change will ever actually happen unless both players are on their last legs, which is a shame. On the other hand, it is a nice way to prevent symmetrical burn effects from ending the game in a draw, and the fact that you lose more than your opponent makes it a real decision. 8/10."<The Empire of AKHATAR has compensation to spare, and I believe claiming an entire plane would be a worthy goal by your metric. If you are able to restrain from infecting my machinery, I think there is a deal waiting to be made.>"Endless Hoard Artifact Whenever you pay 2 or more life, you gain 1 life. Whenever you spend two or more mana to cast a spell or activate an ability, add . Endless Hoard is actually a very nice card. It mitigates life loss, and serves as a nice cost reducer effect. At the same time, I don't particularly see any ways to really break it. 10/10"If I am to fight for your cause, then I would have no reason to turn my weapons against you. Is it this realm you wish to conquer, or is there a different territory that you seek to claim?"Conquerer's Atlas Artifact Whenever one or more creatures deal combat damage to an opponent, their controller may pay . If a player does, they may search their library for a land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. , Sacrifice Conquerer's Atlas: Search your library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle your library.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 13, 2019 7:24:34 GMT
gurfafflekinsImagined Peace: I love everything about this card. 10/10.{I don't like this man, VIA. He asks too many questions.}("He's a planeswalker. If we can earn his trust, he might help us search."){And when has that plan ever failed us?}("Come on, AKH. I have a good feeling about this.")VIA focuses her attention back on the investigator. "What do you mean, 'if'? There are loads of tiny backwater planes with no conflict, and you're a human to boot: the most common sentient race there is. Blending in would be trivial.""So what would you really prefer? Because you're clearly far too curious to accept dying of old age in the middle of nowhere like you claim."Prediction Module Artifact At the beginning of your end step, choose a number and an opponent. At the beginning of that player's next end step, if they attacked with the chosen number of creatures this turn, draw a card.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 13, 2019 7:50:00 GMT
blueseclipseConqueror's Atlas: Ramp-on-combat-damage is often kind of wonky since that's usually the last time you need more lands, but the flavor is great and I like how you made it a group-hug effect for multiplayer. The sacrifice feels kind of stapled on, though, and I'm not sure it quite feels mythic. If you removed the second ability and made it rare and I'd like it a lot better. 7/10."<That is the sticking point, I fear. So far we have not found a world suitable for expansion. But exploration and reconnaissance are suitable roles for you, I hope? I'm certain we could sift through worlds much more swiftly working in tandem.>"Reconnaissance Drone Artifact Creature - Drone Flying Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, choose one - - Scry 1.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 13, 2019 18:02:08 GMT
Parasign "Wherever I go there's no such thing as peace. Either from the people around, or my own head. You have your secrets and I have mine." the difference was, I'd be finding out yours eventually. "Now, if you'd stop avoiding my question." I said. "What is the goal of finding a new empire for your fathers? And where are they?"Never-Ending Questions Enchantment Whenever a card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere for the first time each turn, that player puts the top two cards of their library into their graveyard. Tactical ImperatorImpatience Instant Destroy target artifact. ~ deals 2 damage to that artifact's controller. "C'mon, you stupid thing..."Prediction Module: This could probably cost and maybe . This feels like an include in a possible control deck, where you'd normally try and guess 0 or 1. Any other situation, it's like, if you guess any number your opponent either will be doing enough damage to ignore the draw or just attack with one less creature so you don't get the draw. 7/10.
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Post by cajun on Apr 13, 2019 22:58:47 GMT
(gonna play out some of Karina/VIA's walk over to the 7CI cause cyber is taking a w h i l e) "So, Via, tell me about your parents! Why do they need an empire? How are they supposed to get here?"Childlike Wonder Enchantment - Aura Enchant creature Enchanted creature has vigilance and haste. Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, enchanted creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is that spell's converted mana cost. "Ooooh, tell me more!"
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Post by Parasign on Apr 13, 2019 23:31:58 GMT
gurfafflekins Never-Ending Questions: Milling opponents is already inherently parasitic self-synergistic, so this feels unnecessarily win-more. Then again, it does bring something relatively new to the table, as aren't all that many mill cards that sacrifice consistency for power. It might be more interesting if it hit you instead of your opponent, but I realize that doesn't fit the flavor as well. 8/10.
Impatience: Seems like a decent sideboard card in a set where artifacts skew stronger than normal. The name is already taken, but that's easy enough to fix. 9/10."I suppose that's a fair point. No use in outer peace before you've found it within. It's the same for my fathers, really: hard to find peace on a dying plane. That's why they {ARE NONE OF YOUR CONCERN}."Light ripples through the portal in the center of the gate, along with an agitated hum. "AKH, it's fine. I'm trying to {GIVE AWAY STATE SECRETS TO AN ENTITLED, TRANSPARENTLY MANIPULATIVE FLESHBAG BECAUSE THE MOMENT WE EXTEND YOUR LEASH YOU USE IT TO HANG OURSELVES}.""I swear, they're not usually like this. I'm really sorry, Sir, uh... I didn't get your name, did I? {NO, YOU DIDN'T, BECAUSE YOU'RE STILL A HORRIBLE NEGOTIATOR. THIS OOZING WASTE OF BACTERIA HAS FIFTEEN SECONDS TO EXPLAIN WHY HE CAN BE TRUSTED WITH SO MUCH AS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR.}"AKH's Backup Plan Artifact Whenever a spell or ability an opponent controls destroys a noncreature permanent you control, you may put ~ from your hand onto the battlefield. , Sacrifice ~: Destroy target permanent.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 14, 2019 0:24:53 GMT
cajun Childlike Wonder: I like how this card's mega-prowess ability works with different strategies than regular prowess, but the other abilities don't seem to mesh well. In order to synergize with the haste I need to cast this 3-mana card on a creature I played the same turn and then cast yet another (preferably expensive) spell, then hope my opponent doesn't just kill the creature I spent three cards on. And if I do manage all that, I doubt I'll have enough mana to cast another spell when it tries to block. Since this card requires each mana to be a different color on top of all that other setup just to be worth the cost, it seems far too fiddly and impractical to actually use. I'm also not seeing how childlike wonder flavorfully makes you a more skilled combatant. 6/10."They'd go through me, of course. And why wouldn't they need an empire? Everyone has to live somewhere."Circumspect Database Artifact If an ability would trigger, that ability's controller may pay . If they don't, instead that ability doesn't trigger. "Never has such a wealth of information taught me so little."
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Post by cajun on Apr 14, 2019 1:13:28 GMT
"They'd go through me, of course. And why wouldn't they need an empire? Everyone has to live somewhere."Circumspect Database Artifact If an ability would trigger, that ability's controller may pay . If they don't, instead that ability doesn't trigger. "Never has such a wealth of information taught me so little." Go through her? Is she like the planar portal? But alive?"Sure, but, at least... when I lived with my parents, we just had a little house, not an empire. You and your rowboats could probably build a really pretty house for them instead?"A Really Pretty House Artifact , : Put a brick counter on A Really Pretty House. , : You draw X cards and you gain X life, where X is the number of brick counters on A Really Pretty House. Circumspect Database - hm. suspect this costs more than it needs to with the tax, but unlike Leonin Arbiter, isn't removable so iunno. 8/10
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Post by Parasign on Apr 14, 2019 1:52:56 GMT
cajunA Really Pretty House: I like the tension here between building and using it. I also think brick counters were underused in Amonkhet and am glad to see them here. The lack of a level cap is exciting, and Mind Unbound suggests it's probably balanced. 10/10."I'm sure I will, Karina. Many pretty houses, one for each of them. And then one for each of their biological children, and their grandchildren, and so on until they've rebuilt the golden age of their ancestors. And that will need a lot of space and a lot of time and a lot of resources. Much more than a single house, no matter how pretty, can provide."Insatiable Engine Artifact , : If an opponent has more life than you, you gain 3 life. If an opponent has more cards in hand than you, draw a card. If an opponent controls more nonland permanents than you, create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 14, 2019 2:05:20 GMT
blueseclipse Conqueror's Atlas: Ramp-on-combat-damage is often kind of wonky since that's usually the last time you need more lands, but the flavor is great and I like how you made it a group-hug effect for multiplayer. The sacrifice feels kind of stapled on, though, and I'm not sure it quite feels mythic. If you removed the second ability and made it rare and I'd like it a lot better. 7/10."<That is the sticking point, I fear. So far we have not found a world suitable for expansion. But exploration and reconnaissance are suitable roles for you, I hope? I'm certain we could sift through worlds much more swiftly working in tandem.>"Reconnaissance Drone Artifact Creature - Drone Flying Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, choose one - - Scry 1.
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1/2 Reconnaissance Drone is a good card, but I don't know that the untap ability on it makes sense in this context. 9/10"I was compleated with the purpose of a warrior, but I can offer aid in this task as well. Should I come across a suitable realm in my travels, I can inform you - I need only know what you consider suitable. Once such a place is found, if you require assistance in claiming it, I would be able to offer further aid in that task."Phyrexian Scout Artifact Creature - Minion When Phyrexian Scout dies, draw a card. 2/1
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Post by Parasign on Apr 14, 2019 5:55:02 GMT
blueseclipsePhyrexian Scout: This would be an auto-include in most draft formats, but I think it's fine to have some commons like that, especially if you're trying to push the format in a specific direction (and artifacts + death triggers seems like an appropriate direction for a set with Phyrexians in it). It does seem weird to call it a scout without giving it the Scout type, but that's a minor issue. 9/10."<Excellent. A suitable world would be at least the size of a small moon, have little to no native civilization present, and possess abundant natural resources. The atmosphere, temperature, and soil composition should all be hospitable to generic humanoid and cyberplasmic life. Lacking in one or two of these requirements is acceptable, so long as the world makes up for it in other areas.>"The nanoswarm consolidates itself into a crystalline octahedron, which falls at the Phyrexian's feet. A buzzing, staticky voice emanates from it: "<This device will aid you in chemical analysis. It can also be used to signal me if a promising world is found. If you choose to take it, I look forward to hearing from you.>"Biosphere Calibrator Artifact Whenever a creature enters the battlefield or dies, you gain 1 life. "For our next test, please remove your respirators and note down exactly when you stop breathing."
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 14, 2019 6:55:39 GMT
Parasign I grimaced. Just my luck to get someone to answer my questions to be blocked like a boxer throwing a weak punch. "I forgot to introduce myself, yes. I apologize." I said, as the damn machine got irate. "And you're right, Ack. You've got no reason to trust me." I sighed. Looks like the only way through was an olive branch."My name is Skylar Rolt. I'm a detective from the plane of Nore, and I am a planeswalker. I have two partners named Yuriel and Vivien, and spend much of my time on the plane of Ravnica. My parents are long gone, I have no living relatives, and I'm addicted to nicotine and alcohol."I took a deep breath, and took out a flask, taking a swig."There. Any more questions? Oh, and my favorite color is purple."Information Trade Enchantment Players play with the top card of their libraries revealed. Players may cast spells from the top of their library. Sacrifice ~: Each player exiles the top card of their library. Everything you could ever want to know - but for a price.AKH's Backup Plan: I love this card. 7 total cost is reminiscent of Spine of Ish Sah. Slightly concerned about free artifacts, but mmm this is great. Even flavorfully it makes sense and is even reminiscent of investigate. 10/10.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 14, 2019 9:59:14 GMT
gurfafflekinsInformation Trade: Symmetrical Future Sight is interesting, makes sense in Izzet, and I like the strategy of deciding when to sacrifice it. The name makes me wish it let you play cards from each others' libraries instead of your own, but that's a completely different card and this is good on its own merits. 10/10.The portal's hum winds down as its surface goes still. "I really can't thank you enough for cooperating. And purple is a good choice. My favorite is the color of low-frequency radio waves. I do have one more question, though: of all the mysteries you could try to unravel, why me? I mean, I'm honored, but surely you have more pressing concerns."Motive Sensor Artifact When ~ enters the battlefield, choose a nonland card name. The last card named with ~ costs more to cast. Whenever an opponent casts the last card named with ~, draw a card and choose a nonland card name.
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Post by gurfafflekins on Apr 14, 2019 18:10:15 GMT
Parasign re: Information Trade: Fun fact, that was my original intention with it but I decided against it (Playing cards from each other's libraries) I nodded as Via thanked me. "Happy to be of service." Those weren't particularly pressing facts about me either. "I wouldn't feel too honored though. Call me a sucker for information - I try and gather what I can wherever I can, much like a Zendikar fly trap. Except my flies are pieces of knowledge, and the trap's mouth is my mind." I said, putting my hands into my coat pockets.
"Now, I've got places to be and people to meet, but it was real nice bumping gums with you, Via. You too, Ack. Tell you what - I figure you can send one of those drones to find me if you need me. My office is just in that direction." and with that, I nodded, taking any possible goodbye and being on my way. ---
What a strange little fleshbag. Mayhaps this gate will prove useful...Motive Sensor: I've got a thing for goofy artifacts. Goofy as in, does a neat little thing that usually doesn't happen. I like this in a slower control deck, and I like how it can constantly refresh itself. (Also, sidenote on Magic in general: Funny how if you were allowed to name a land, if you did, you'd be out of an artifact because lands don't get cast ever.) 10/10 - just call me a sucker for it.
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 14, 2019 18:43:16 GMT
blueseclipse Phyrexian Scout: This would be an auto-include in most draft formats, but I think it's fine to have some commons like that, especially if you're trying to push the format in a specific direction (and artifacts + death triggers seems like an appropriate direction for a set with Phyrexians in it). It does seem weird to call it a scout without giving it the Scout type, but that's a minor issue. 9/10."<Excellent. A suitable world would be at least the size of a small moon, have little to no native civilization present, and possess abundant natural resources. The atmosphere, temperature, and soil composition should all be hospitable to generic humanoid and cyberplasmic life. Lacking in one or two of these requirements is acceptable, so long as the world makes up for it in other areas.>"The nanoswarm consolidates itself into a crystalline octahedron, which falls at the Phyrexian's feet. A buzzing, staticky voice emanates from it: "<This device will aid you in chemical analysis. It can also be used to signal me if a promising world is found. If you choose to take it, I look forward to hearing from you.>"Biosphere Calibrator Artifact Whenever a creature enters the battlefield or dies, you gain 1 life. "For our next test, please remove your respirators and note down exactly when you stop breathing." Biosphere Calibrator is an improved Ajani's Welcome, adding the lifegain on death as well as ETB. The cost seems solid, as well. The name makes me think it should have land interaction at first glance, but that's a minor concern. And that flavor text... not sure if it's your intention, but I now am reading everything from your character (AKH, I think, is the one I've been speaking with?) in the voice of GlaDOS. 10/10I nod, allowing my razormist defense to dissipate and picking up the device. "Should I encounter something to those specifications, I shall contact you. I have been named as Khon Vasq... by what name or title shall I address you, speaker of AKHATAR?"Homestead Seeker Artifact Creature - Construct , : Look at the top two cards of your library. You may reveal a land card from among them and put it into your hand, then put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. 2/2
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Post by cajun on Apr 14, 2019 19:16:44 GMT
"I'm sure I will, Karina. Many pretty houses, one for each of them. And then one for each of their biological children, and their grandchildren, and so on until they've rebuilt the golden age of their ancestors. And that will need a lot of space and a lot of time and a lot of resources. Much more than a single house, no matter how pretty, can provide." Karina looks confused. "Wait, how many parents do you have? I've never heard of such a big family."Innocent Questioning Enchantment At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, draw a card unless that player pays . "Why?" "Why?" "Why?" Insatiable Engine - nice. 10/10
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Post by Parasign on Apr 14, 2019 21:24:19 GMT
blueseclipseHomestead Seeker: I like that this is a bit more reliable than Dryad Greenseeker but has higher costs associated with it. It feels kind of clunky but I think that's part of what sells it as colorless. 9/10.
"<I am designated AKH VIA, submind AKH. Under no circumstances are you to address submind VIA. If she speaks to you, you will ignore her.>"Structured Parameters Artifact Activated abilities of permanents you control cost up to less to activate unless they're mana abilities. You can't activate more than one ability that isn't a mana ability each turn. (This includes activating the same ability more than once.)
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Post by blueseclipse on Apr 14, 2019 22:03:55 GMT
blueseclipse Homestead Seeker: I like that this is a bit more reliable than Dryad Greenseeker but has higher costs associated with it. It feels kind of clunky but I think that's part of what sells it as colorless. 9/10.
"<I am designated AKH VIA, submind AKH. Under no circumstances are you to address submind VIA. If she speaks to you, you will ignore her.>"Structured Parameters Artifact Activated abilities of permanents you control cost up to less to activate unless they're mana abilities. You can't activate more than one ability that isn't a mana ability each turn. (This includes activating the same ability more than once.) This feels like it should be an enchantment, rather than an artifact, based on the name. That said, it's not bad. Also, not sure if you intentionally left out the clause that the reduction can't bring the cost of an ability to less than 1 mana (with it limiting you to one activation per turn, it doesn't have the ability of infinite ability use). 9/10"I understand, Submind AKH. I shall contact you should I find a place that is suited to your needs." With that, I nod at the massive construct before departing.
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Post by Parasign on Apr 14, 2019 22:04:40 GMT
cajunInnocent Questioning: Triggering on the opponent's upkeep feels appropriately invasive while also probably being less annoying than triggering on their spells, so as someone who actually kind of likes Rhystic Study I think this is overall an improvement in both flavor and gameplay. 9/10."Well, it takes a lot of people to build something like me. The government to fund the project, researchers to prove it's possible, engineers to make the blueprints, drone logisticians to oversee construction, cybersurgeons to... anyway, yes. I had a very big family. Tens of thousands at least, not to mention the billions of others who laid the groundwork just by doing their part to keep society Sane."Construction Platform Artifact Artifacts and creatures you control have " : Add ."
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Post by cajun on Apr 14, 2019 23:44:02 GMT
"Well, it takes a lot of people to build something like me. The government to fund the project, researchers to prove it's possible, engineers to make the blueprints, drone logisticians to oversee construction, cybersurgeons to... anyway, yes. I had a very big family. Tens of thousands at least, not to mention the billions of others who laid the groundwork just by doing their part to keep society Sane." "Oh, wow!" I make sure the shock doesn't show on my face. "I've had a few parents, kind of, with the... adoptions and all, but not nearly as many as you!" Thousands?! And they can come through her?!"What does 'keep society sane' mean? Did they run like a really big circus?" I force a smile.Mandatory Fun Enchantment Whenever a player casts a spell, you gain 1 life. At the beginning of each player's end step, if that player didn't cast a spell this turn, Mandatory Fun deals 2 damage to them. Construction Platform - huh, seems to be unique. think it's a touch cheap for the ramp potential. 9/10
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Post by Parasign on Apr 15, 2019 0:51:23 GMT
cajun Mandatory Fun: The more I think about this card, the more I like it. It seems like an interesting challenge to build around and captures the flavor well. 10/10."A... circus? That's a kind of celebration, right? There were lots of those. Some people did almost nothing but celebrate." The construct's faceless head gazed down at Karina. "But no, that's just one of many tools to help with Sanity. Think of it as a garden: you need soil and water and light to grow your plants, but it all has to be just right. Too much or too little, and the plants will grow stunted and sick. Not the right kind, and things you don't want will grow and strangle the ones you do."Glass-and-silver hands clench as it continues speaking. "So you have to prune them. Cut them out and chop them into small pieces and bury them, so the good plants can feed on the bad ones instead. Then you adjust the soil and the water and the light, and you try again, and your plants grow a little larger this time. A well-tended garden: this is what we call Sanity." Sanity Module Artifact Spells you cast cost less to cast. Spells your opponents cast cost more to cast. "The First Precept: let the good feed on the bad."
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Post by cajun on Apr 15, 2019 2:37:19 GMT
"A... circus? That's a kind of celebration, right? There were lots of those. Some people did almost nothing but celebrate." The construct's faceless head gazed down at Karina. "But no, that's just one of many tools to help with Sanity. Think of it as a garden: you need soil and water and light to grow your plants, but it all has to be just right. Too much or too little, and the plants will grow stunted and sick. Not the right kind, and things you don't want will grow and strangle the ones you do."Glass-and-silver hands clench as it continues speaking. "So you have to prune them. Cut them out and chop them into small pieces and bury them, so the good plants can feed on the bad ones instead. Then you adjust the soil and the water and the light, and you try again, and your plants grow a little larger this time. A well-tended garden: this is what we call Sanity." "Very... interesting. I'm not sure I get all of it, but I like hearing about other worlds." But the idea of treating people like a garden is... unpleasant. I look away from the faceless face for a moment, then tap out a small message to Hannah on the transceiver as I continue speaking.testing"So, tell me about Akh! Is she like your sister? Why is she so shy?"Silent Subroutine Artifact Spells cost more to cast. , Sacrifice Silent Subroutine: Spells your opponents cast this turn cost more to cast this turn. After a few moments, my transceiver quietly chimed with a response, but I ignore it for now and continue listening to Via.success
trying to get an idea of how VIA reacts to outside tech Sanity Module - nifty. spooky ft. 10/10
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Post by Parasign on Apr 15, 2019 4:54:39 GMT
cajunSilent Subroutine: I like the idea of static effects you can turn into bigger temporary ones. It feels a bit strange that the first ability is symmetrical and the second isn't (and I don't think you need the second instance of "this turn"), but it definitely makes more sense than the other way around. 9/10."No, they're not my sister." For a split second, VIA feels the transceiver signal brush past her puppet's carapace, and then it subsides. "Do you ever hear voices, Karina? Like there's someone else inside of you, with different thoughts and opinions? It's like that, only the other part is just as much of a person as you are. It's nice, really, because they do a lot of things you can't or wouldn't want to do. If you're tired of, say, walking, you could just let them take over your legs for a while. And no, they're not shy. They just... have a different way of speaking."The construct gestures to Karina's transceiver. "By the way, I like your wristband. Very stylish. How does it work?"Bicameral Aide Artifact , , Discard a card: Exile the top card of your library. Until end of turn, you may play that card without paying its mana cost. "I don't know, what do you think I should do?"
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