(This banner is my own elaboration on the art of the card The Scarab God by Lius Lasahido.)
July MCC Round 1
"Rise Eternal"
This month we're going to focus on the mechanics and flavor of HOU. I don't have any particular flavorful intro this time, so don't mind the bluish giant-scarab-led army marching right towards you and let's just dive right in!
Main challenge: Design a creature card with afflict or eternalize.Born by death, to rise Eternal.
Subchallenge 1: The card is common or uncommon.No place for identity in Bolas's army. As an Eternal, you retain your skills but you're still nothing more than just one piece of the puzzle.
Subchallenge 2: The card's color identity is monoblue, monoblack, or monored.You have only one master, and his name is Nicol Bolas.
Main Challenge
The card needs to be a creature. The card also needs to have either mechanic. It can have afflict and not have eternalize. It can have eternalize and not have afflict. If you want to aim (too?) high, it can also have both afflict and eternalize. The only cases in which a card fails this challenge are:
- if it has neither afflict nor eternalize, or
- if it's not a creature.
Subchallenge 1
Should be self-explanatory.
Subchallenge 2
Remember that color identity includes all colored mana symbols of any kind not just in the mana cost but also in the rules text. This means you can't have any nonblue mana symbols anywhere on the card if you make a monoblue creature. The same is true, separately, for monoblack and monored. By the way, this also means that you cannot have off-color eternalize costs if you want to meet this challenge.
The challenge is asking specifically for only one of Bolas's colors, not just a monocolored color identity in general. Cards with a monowhite or monogreen color identity do not pass this challenge. After all, Eternals are Bolas's personal undead army, why would he care for servants that don't align with his own colors?
Feel free to ask any additional questions you might have in the discussion thread.
A friendly reminder I left everyone a few months ago but it's still valid:
A reminder to everyone: In the MCC, putting rarity on cards is mandatory! If you don't put a rarity on your card, expect huge deductions in both Viability AND Quality.
Also, you should format your text cards accordingly to the forum rules (see the "this formatting looks best" spoiler in the linked OP). Again, expect deductions in Quality otherwise.
Design - (X/3) Appeal: Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card? (X/3) Elegance: Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
Development - (X/3) Viability: How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity? (X/3) Balance: Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
Creativity - (X/3) Uniqueness: Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel “fresh”? (X/3) Flavor: Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
Polish - (X/3) Quality: Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating. (X/2) *Main Challenge: Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge? (X/2) Subchallenges: One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
Total: X/25
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
DEADLINES
Design deadline: Thursday, July 6th 2017 23:59 EDT
Judging deadline: Monday, July 10th 2017 23:59 EDT
JUDGES
bravelion83
StonerOfKruphix
Rocco
Blydden
PLAYERS
Everyone can enter this round. Just reply to this thread posting a card that meets the main challenge and any number (that includes zero) of subchallenges. Future rounds will only be open to those who advance. Come join us!
BRACKETS
Top 4 from each bracket advance to the next round.
MCC - Winner (6): Oct 2014, Apr Nov 2017, Jan 2018, Apr Jun 2019 || Host (15): Dec 2014, Apr Jul Aug Dec 2015, Mar Jul Aug Oct 2016, Feb Jul 2017, Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here) || Judge (34): every month from Nov 2014 to Nov 2016 except Oct 2015, every month from Feb to Jul 2017 except Apr 2017, then Oct 2017, May Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here) CCL - Winner (3): Jul 2016 (tied with Flatline), May 2017, Jul 2019 (last one here) || Host (5): Feb 2015, Mar Apr May Jun 2016 DCC - Winner (1): Mar 2015 (tied with Piar) || Host (3): May Oct 2015, Jan 2016
• The two public custom sets I've been part a part of the design team for: "Brotherhood of Ormos" - Blog post with all info - set thread - design skeleton / card list || "Extinctia: Homo Evanuit" - Blog post with all info - set thread - card list spreadsheet
• "The Lion's Lair", my article series about MTG and custom card design in particular. Latest article here. Here is the article index.Rather outdated by now, and based on the old MCC rubric, but I'm leaving this here for anybody that might be interested anyway.
• My only public attempt at being a writer: the story of my Leonin custom planeswalker Jeff Lionheart. (I have a very big one that I'm working on right now but that's private for now, and I don't know if I will ever actually publish it, and I also have ideas for multiple future ones, including one where I'm going to reprise Jeff.)
Lazotep Monolith4RR
Creature - Elemental (U)
Trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, Lazotep Monolith deals damage to you equal to a quarter of its power, rounded up.
Eternalize 2R (2R, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's 4/4 black Zombie Elemental with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.) A piece of Bolas's profane power remained in the very lazotep deposits whose products made his servants Eternal.
8/8
Rabid Hyena1R
Creature – Hyena (U)
First strike, afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)
You may exert Rabid Hyena as it attacks. When you do, target creature blocks it this combat if able. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.) Those that continued to hunt in packs starved to death.
2/1
Bloodthirsty WorthyB
Creature - Human Warrior (Uncommon)
When Bloodthirsty Worthy enters the battlefield, you lose life equel to its power.
Eternalize - BB, Discard a card. (BB, Discard a card, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Warrior with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
2/2
Eternal Visionary1U
Creature - Jackal Wizard (C)
When Eternal Visionary enters the battlefield, scry X, where X is its power.
Eternalize 6U(6U, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Jackal Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
1/3
Blightflame Exarch2RR
Creature - Jackal Cleric {U}
Afflict 6 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 6 life.) Rejoice under the flames of the God-Pharaoh in the hour of devastation.
2/2
Scourge of the UnworthyBB
Creature - Zombie Wizard [U]
Afflict 1 (Whenever a creature you control becomes blocked, defending player loses 1 life.)
Other creatures you control have Afflict 1.
1/3 There's no disaster so terrible that it can't be made worse.
Ishta, Vizier of MistGU
Legendary Creature - Naga Cleric (R)
Creature copies you control have hexproof and trample.
Eternalize 2GU(2GU, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that’s a copy of it, except it’s 4/4 black Zombie Naga Cleric with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
2/2
Private Mod Note
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Multiple instances of lifelink on the same creature are redundant.
Multiple instances of lifelink on the same creature are redundant.
Multiple instances of lifelink on the same creature are redundant.
—Eli Shiffrin, Rules Manager, on a design stacking lifelink instances
Ifnir's True-Born1BB
Creature - Horror (U)
Afflict 2 Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life
At the beginning of your end step, if an opponent lost 4 or more life this turn, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Plague breeds greater plagues.
2/3
Cerodon Eternal3RR
Creature - Zombie Beast (C)
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to defending player or planeswalker while attacking.) Gold is a token of honor, but not the final one.
4/4
Wretched Eternal1BB
Creature - Zombie Insect [UNC]
Afflict X (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses X life, where X is the number of Deserts you control.) "An eternal was created for every purpose and once they have served my needs, they will continue on this plane, proliferating, and serving their own needs." - Nicole Bolas
3/3
Betrayer of Bontu1BB
Creature - Naga Zombie Wizard [U]
Afflict 3 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 3 life.)
Whenever Betrayer of Bontu deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. Once turned the initiates' will was one with their God-Pharaoh's
1/4
Alzelal the WoundedR
Legendary Creature - Human Wizard (M)
Afflict 5 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 5 life.)
Alzelal, the Wounded can't block. "There are rare cases where we break formation in an assault. This is one of them."
- Rayel, Defensive Coordinator
3/1
I'm new, so I hope I did all the formatting correctly. This is my entry for now.
Promised Oracle1U
Creature - Naga Wizard (U) U, T, Sacrifice Promised Oracle: Counter target spell unless its controller pays X, where X is Promised Oracle's power
Eternalize 3UU(3UU, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Naga Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.) The God-Pharaoh told Kefnet's devotees that they would be remembered. He neglected to mention how.
1/2
Dead-Eater Ammit2B
Creature - Crocodile Demon (U)
When Dead-Eater Ammit enters the battlefield, you may exile a creature card in your graveyard. If you do not, put two -1/-1 counters on it.
Eternalize 2B(2B, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Crocodile Demon with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.) Those that merely fail the trials die. Those that disgrace themselves feed the ammit.
4/4
Worthy of Red Lazotep2RR
Creature - Minotaur Wizard [Uncommon]
Whenever Worthy of Red Lazotep deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, it deals damage equal to its power to either that player or all creatures he or she controls.
Eternalize 4RR(4RR, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Minotaur Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.) Only the bravest dare channel the power of highly explosive Red Lazotep, which is more likely to kill the initiate than the trials. The Worthy who endure are immortalized in Red Lazotep as living weapons. 2/3
Relentless Warrior2RR
Creature - Minotaur Warrior (Common)
When Relentless Warior enters the battlefield, deal 2 damage to target creature.
Eternalize 4RR4RR, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Minotaur Warrior with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.) The Eternals waded into battle, cutting down foes as a scythe through a field of wheat.
2/2
Eternal of Fangs3B
Creature - Zombie Naga Cleric [Uncommon]
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.) 2B: Create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch. Activate this ability only if Eternal of Fangs dealt combat damage to a player this turn.
1/4
Gustcaller Adept2U
Creature — Human Wizard [U]
Whenever a creature you control with power 4 or greater attacks, it gains flying until end of turn.
Eternalize 5UU(5UU, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.) "The skies deserve to be ruled by the worthy."
2/2
Eternal Mindreaper2B
Creature - Zombie (U)
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses two life.)
Whenever Eternal Mindreaper deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. You will worship the God-Pharaoh willingly or otherwise.
2/2
(This banner is my own elaboration on the art of the card The Scarab God by Lius Lasahido.)
July MCC Round 1
"Rise Eternal"
This month we're going to focus on the mechanics and flavor of HOU. I don't have any particular flavorful intro this time, so don't mind the bluish giant-scarab-led army marching right towards you and let's just dive right in!
Main challenge: Design a creature card with afflict or eternalize. Born by death, to rise Eternal.
Subchallenge 1: The card is common or uncommon. No place for identity in Bolas's army. As an Eternal, you retain your skills but you're still nothing more than just one piece of the puzzle.
Subchallenge 2: The card's color identity is monoblue, monoblack, or monored. You have only one master, and his name is Nicol Bolas.
Main Challenge
The card needs to be a creature. The card also needs to have either mechanic. It can have afflict and not have eternalize. It can have eternalize and not have afflict. If you want to aim (too?) high, it can also have both afflict and eternalize. The only cases in which a card fails this challenge are:
- if it has neither afflict nor eternalize, or
- if it's not a creature.
Subchallenge 1
Should be self-explanatory.
Subchallenge 2
Remember that color identity includes all colored mana symbols of any kind not just in the mana cost but also in the rules text. This means you can't have any nonblue mana symbols anywhere on the card if you make a monoblue creature. The same is true, separately, for monoblack and monored. By the way, this also means that you cannot have off-color eternalize costs if you want to meet this challenge.
The challenge is asking specifically for only one of Bolas's colors, not just a monocolored color identity in general. Cards with a monowhite or monogreen color identity do not pass this challenge. After all, Eternals are Bolas's personal undead army, why would he care for servants that don't align with his own colors?
Feel free to ask any additional questions you might have in the discussion thread.
A friendly reminder I left everyone a few months ago but it's still valid:
(X/3) Appeal: Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card?
(X/3) Elegance: Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
Development -
(X/3) Viability: How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity?
(X/3) Balance: Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
Creativity -
(X/3) Uniqueness: Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel “fresh”?
(X/3) Flavor: Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
Polish -
(X/3) Quality: Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating.
(X/2) *Main Challenge: Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge?
(X/2) Subchallenges: One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
Total: X/25
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
DEADLINES
Design deadline: Thursday, July 6th 2017 23:59 EDT
Judging deadline: Monday, July 10th 2017 23:59 EDT
JUDGES
bravelion83
StonerOfKruphix
Rocco
Blydden
PLAYERS
Everyone can enter this round. Just reply to this thread posting a card that meets the main challenge and any number (that includes zero) of subchallenges. Future rounds will only be open to those who advance. Come join us!
BRACKETS
Top 4 from each bracket advance to the next round.
Judge: bravelion83
Conntroll
Forestsguy
JamBlock
kjsharp
SnowBlack1021
Sub_Silentio
TheRealStinkyJoeTerry
Judge: StonerOfKruphix
BlackWaltz3
Cardz5000
doomfish
iphanx
Jimmy Groove
Koopa
sperlman
Judge: Rocco
admirableadmiral
Exodus87
Freyleyes
glurman
Raptorchan
Tesco(black)lotus
willows
Judge: Blydden
IcariiFA
LnGrrrR
mirrodin71
Necarg
netn10
The_Hittite
void_nothing
MCC - Winner (6): Oct 2014, Apr Nov 2017, Jan 2018, Apr Jun 2019 || Host (15): Dec 2014, Apr Jul Aug Dec 2015, Mar Jul Aug Oct 2016, Feb Jul 2017, Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here) || Judge (34): every month from Nov 2014 to Nov 2016 except Oct 2015, every month from Feb to Jul 2017 except Apr 2017, then Oct 2017, May Jun Nov 2018, Feb Jul 2019 (last one here)
CCL - Winner (3): Jul 2016 (tied with Flatline), May 2017, Jul 2019 (last one here) || Host (5): Feb 2015, Mar Apr May Jun 2016
DCC - Winner (1): Mar 2015 (tied with Piar) || Host (3): May Oct 2015, Jan 2016
• The two public custom sets I've been part a part of the design team for:
"Brotherhood of Ormos" - Blog post with all info - set thread - design skeleton / card list || "Extinctia: Homo Evanuit" - Blog post with all info - set thread - card list spreadsheet
• "The Lion's Lair", my article series about MTG and custom card design in particular. Latest article here. Here is the article index. Rather outdated by now, and based on the old MCC rubric, but I'm leaving this here for anybody that might be interested anyway.
• My only public attempt at being a writer: the story of my Leonin custom planeswalker Jeff Lionheart. (I have a very big one that I'm working on right now but that's private for now, and I don't know if I will ever actually publish it, and I also have ideas for multiple future ones, including one where I'm going to reprise Jeff.)
Creature - Elemental (U)
Trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, Lazotep Monolith deals damage to you equal to a quarter of its power, rounded up.
Eternalize 2R (2R, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's 4/4 black Zombie Elemental with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
A piece of Bolas's profane power remained in the very lazotep deposits whose products made his servants Eternal.
8/8
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Creature – Hyena (U)
First strike, afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)
You may exert Rabid Hyena as it attacks. When you do, target creature blocks it this combat if able. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.)
Those that continued to hunt in packs starved to death.
2/1
Creature - Human Warrior (Uncommon)
When Bloodthirsty Worthy enters the battlefield, you lose life equel to its power.
Eternalize - BB, Discard a card. (BB, Discard a card, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Warrior with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
2/2
Creature - Jackal Wizard (C)
When Eternal Visionary enters the battlefield, scry X, where X is its power.
Eternalize 6U (6U, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Jackal Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
1/3
Creature - Jackal Cleric {U}
Afflict 6 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 6 life.)
Rejoice under the flames of the God-Pharaoh in the hour of devastation.
2/2
Creature - Zombie Wizard [U]
Afflict 1 (Whenever a creature you control becomes blocked, defending player loses 1 life.)
Other creatures you control have Afflict 1.
1/3
There's no disaster so terrible that it can't be made worse.
Legendary Creature - Naga Cleric (R)
Creature copies you control have hexproof and trample.
Eternalize 2GU (2GU, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that’s a copy of it, except it’s 4/4 black Zombie Naga Cleric with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
2/2
Multiple instances of lifelink on the same creature are redundant.
Multiple instances of lifelink on the same creature are redundant.
—Eli Shiffrin, Rules Manager, on a design stacking lifelink instances
Creature - Horror (U)
Afflict 2 Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life
At the beginning of your end step, if an opponent lost 4 or more life this turn, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.
Plague breeds greater plagues.
2/3
Creature - Zombie Beast (C)
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to defending player or planeswalker while attacking.)
Gold is a token of honor, but not the final one.
4/4
Creature - Zombie Insect [UNC]
Afflict X (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses X life, where X is the number of Deserts you control.)
"An eternal was created for every purpose and once they have served my needs, they will continue on this plane, proliferating, and serving their own needs." - Nicole Bolas
3/3
Creature - Naga Zombie Wizard [U]
Afflict 3 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 3 life.)
Whenever Betrayer of Bontu deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
Once turned the initiates' will was one with their God-Pharaoh's
1/4
Legendary Creature - Human Wizard (M)
Afflict 5 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 5 life.)
Alzelal, the Wounded can't block.
"There are rare cases where we break formation in an assault. This is one of them."
- Rayel, Defensive Coordinator
3/1
Promised Oracle 1U
Creature - Naga Wizard (U)
U, T, Sacrifice Promised Oracle: Counter target spell unless its controller pays X, where X is Promised Oracle's power
Eternalize 3UU (3UU, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Naga Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
The God-Pharaoh told Kefnet's devotees that they would be remembered. He neglected to mention how.
1/2
Creature - Crocodile Demon (U)
When Dead-Eater Ammit enters the battlefield, you may exile a creature card in your graveyard. If you do not, put two -1/-1 counters on it.
Eternalize 2B (2B, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Crocodile Demon with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
Those that merely fail the trials die. Those that disgrace themselves feed the ammit.
4/4
Creature - Minotaur Wizard [Uncommon]
Whenever Worthy of Red Lazotep deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, it deals damage equal to its power to either that player or all creatures he or she controls.
Eternalize 4RR(4RR, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Minotaur Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
Only the bravest dare channel the power of highly explosive Red Lazotep, which is more likely to kill the initiate than the trials. The Worthy who endure are immortalized in Red Lazotep as living weapons.
2/3
Creature - Minotaur Warrior (Common)
When Relentless Warior enters the battlefield, deal 2 damage to target creature.
Eternalize 4RR 4RR, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Minotaur Warrior with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
The Eternals waded into battle, cutting down foes as a scythe through a field of wheat.
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Club Flamingo Wins: 1!
Creature - Zombie Naga Cleric [Uncommon]
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)
2B: Create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch. Activate this ability only if Eternal of Fangs dealt combat damage to a player this turn.
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Creature — Human Wizard [U]
Whenever a creature you control with power 4 or greater attacks, it gains flying until end of turn.
Eternalize 5UU (5UU, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a 4/4 black Zombie Human Wizard with no mana cost. Eternalize only as a sorcery.)
"The skies deserve to be ruled by the worthy."
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Creature - Zombie (U)
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses two life.)
Whenever Eternal Mindreaper deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
You will worship the God-Pharaoh willingly or otherwise.
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