"You may choose any number of modes for modal spells you cast" would be my guess.
"Modal, Mode: A spell or ability is “modal” if it has two or more options preceded by “Choose one —,” “Choose two —,” “Choose one or both —,” or “[a specified player] chooses one —.” Each option is a “mode.” See rule 700.2. "
I don't know if mentioning modes is taboo, like mentioning the stack or static abilities, but I like Apoquallyp's wording.
On another note, I think this is a good fit for artifacts' slice of the pie, but hypothetically, what color(s) would it fall under? It's the same mentality as overload, so I'd say (U/R).
Change the text of instants and sorceries you control by replacing all instances of "choose one" with "choose one or more".
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You may choose an additional mode for modal spells you cast. (Spells that begin with “Choose one — ...” and have two or more options are modal.)
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I decided that it didn't need to allow you to choose all. Just being able to squeeze out one extra effect adds a lot of utility.
The reminder text is taking a cue from the reminder text for card types on cards like Tarmogoyf. There are other card types like vanguard, planes, and schemes that are not mentioned in the reminder text, but it is worded in a way not to exclude those types and just mention the most relevant types.
"If a spell would have you choose between two or more abilities, you may choose [all\an additional one]. If you do, you may also choose additional targets for those abilities"
that way you avoid using the word "Modal" which would give newer players and flavour fanatics less of a head ache
This is the best idea of all these. Also, it can probably go on a 3cmc artifact, as long as it's rare or mythic.
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"Whenever" would indicate it's a trigger. But it's not a trigger. It should be "If a spell or ability has you choose one or more modes, you may choose any number of modes instead."
That communicates what the card does very well, but I think my version does that as well, while being significantly shorter.
You may choose an additional mode for modal spells you cast.
You may choose any number of additional modes for modal spells you cast.
It shouldn't be just "you may choose any number of modes" because that would allow you to choose zero modes, and you should still have to choose at least one mode (or at least two modes for Cryptic Command and its ilk)
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Charmcaster's Pendant
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Modal spells you control read "choose one or more."
Avalon: The Legend Begins :: Pirate Set :: Babel: The Æther Wars
Favorite Magic Card: Fowl Play
[Primer] [Barrin's Tome]: A Master Wizard's Spellbook.
"Whenever you would choose one option for a spell, choose an additional option."
Or,
"Whenever you cast a modal spell, copy it. You must choose a different option and may choose different targets for the copy."
Either way it's pretty yucky in terms of how much the text exposes the rules undercarriage of the cards it's talking about.
"Modal, Mode: A spell or ability is “modal” if it has two or more options preceded by “Choose one —,” “Choose two —,” “Choose one or both —,” or “[a specified player] chooses one —.” Each option is a “mode.” See rule 700.2. "
Completed sets:
Iamur — The Underwater Set
Overworld — Pirates vs. Octopuses
Esparand — The Sands of Time
Unfinished Sets:
Siege of Ravnica — Eldrazi in Ravnica
Shandalar — The Mana Set
Iamur Reimagined — Iamur v2
You can find more creative projects on my page Antaresdesigns!
On another note, I think this is a good fit for artifacts' slice of the pie, but hypothetically, what color(s) would it fall under? It's the same mentality as overload, so I'd say (U/R).
Avalon: The Legend Begins :: Pirate Set :: Babel: The Æther Wars
Favorite Magic Card: Fowl Play
[Primer] [Barrin's Tome]: A Master Wizard's Spellbook.
Rain of Thorns becomes Choose one or more or more — Destroy target artifact; destroy target enchantment; and/or destroy target land.
Apoquallyp's version looks fine, if there is no such taboo of referring to modes and modal spells.
Avalon: The Legend Begins :: Pirate Set :: Babel: The Æther Wars
Favorite Magic Card: Fowl Play
[Primer] [Barrin's Tome]: A Master Wizard's Spellbook.
Creature - Goblin (R)
You may choose an additional mode for modal spells you cast. (Spells that begin with “Choose one — ...” and have two or more options are modal.)
2/1
I decided that it didn't need to allow you to choose all. Just being able to squeeze out one extra effect adds a lot of utility.
The reminder text is taking a cue from the reminder text for card types on cards like Tarmogoyf. There are other card types like vanguard, planes, and schemes that are not mentioned in the reminder text, but it is worded in a way not to exclude those types and just mention the most relevant types.
At least that was the wording I used.
This is the best idea of all these. Also, it can probably go on a 3cmc artifact, as long as it's rare or mythic.
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"People with needs have trivial purchasing power while people with purchasing power have trivial needs."
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That communicates what the card does very well, but I think my version does that as well, while being significantly shorter.
Completed sets:
Iamur — The Underwater Set
Overworld — Pirates vs. Octopuses
Esparand — The Sands of Time
Unfinished Sets:
Siege of Ravnica — Eldrazi in Ravnica
Shandalar — The Mana Set
Iamur Reimagined — Iamur v2
You can find more creative projects on my page Antaresdesigns!
You may choose an additional mode for modal spells you cast.
You may choose any number of additional modes for modal spells you cast.
It shouldn't be just "you may choose any number of modes" because that would allow you to choose zero modes, and you should still have to choose at least one mode (or at least two modes for Cryptic Command and its ilk)