the task is to create an artifact that both draws cards and creates tokens for an Old School flavoured core set.
How about the following, rather simplistic (Core Set...) execution:
Tome of Creation 4
Artifact (Rare) 4, T: Draw a card. 2, T: Create a 1/1 colorless Ant artifact creature token.
So it is basically an Arcane Encylopedia and Sarpadian Empires Vol. VII rolled into one card. Being a little more expensive than each of both, in exchange.
I would reduce the cost of the Ant token down to 1,T: because part of the cost of making the token is that you aren't choosing to draw a card with the tome. Sarpadian Empires is one of the most pricey versions of this effect, we have Myr Turbine, Acorn Catapult, Throne of Empires and Trading Post which do additional things, and also produce the token more cheaply.
Definitely feels like an old-school card. You could probably reduce the casting cost to 3 and it still be okay.. Maybe 2, but that's iffy.
If you want it really flavored like an old-school set, the token ability could be more complicated (but not actually better). Something like, "An opponent chooses a color and creature type. Create a 1/1 artifact creature token of the chosen color and type."
I think reducing the casting cost down to might be a good idea. Also plays quite nicely on curve. T3 play, T4 draw or T4 token and a 2 drop.
EDIT: On another note, this card actually doesn't feel very rare. It's really not exciting and splashy, novel and interesting, or wacky and complex. Seems more uncommon. If you wanted it to be rare, maybe keep the cost and add another ability to play up the swiss army knife feel.
@DJK3654: Thanks for your input, but I think I would keep it at rare. As I mentioned, it is intended as an Old School card. Back in the day, the rare artifact slots were given to cards like Jayemdae Tome and The Hive.
@Kryptnyt: Nice idea! I like that. I might edit the card according to your suggested change.
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the task is to create an artifact that both draws cards and creates tokens for an Old School flavoured core set.
How about the following, rather simplistic (Core Set...) execution:
Tome of Creation
4
Artifact (Rare)
4, T: Draw a card.
2, T: Create a 1/1 colorless Ant artifact creature token.
So it is basically an Arcane Encylopedia and Sarpadian Empires Vol. VII rolled into one card. Being a little more expensive than each of both, in exchange.
RUNIN: Norse mythology set (awaiting further playtesting)
FATE of ALARA: Multicolour factions (currently on hiatus)
Contibutor to the Pyrulea community set
I'm here to tell you that all your set mechanics are bad
#Defundthepolice
I reduced the cost of the Ant-producing ability from 4 to 2.
If you want it really flavored like an old-school set, the token ability could be more complicated (but not actually better). Something like, "An opponent chooses a color and creature type. Create a 1/1 artifact creature token of the chosen color and type."
EDIT: On another note, this card actually doesn't feel very rare. It's really not exciting and splashy, novel and interesting, or wacky and complex. Seems more uncommon. If you wanted it to be rare, maybe keep the cost and add another ability to play up the swiss army knife feel.
RUNIN: Norse mythology set (awaiting further playtesting)
FATE of ALARA: Multicolour factions (currently on hiatus)
Contibutor to the Pyrulea community set
I'm here to tell you that all your set mechanics are bad
#Defundthepolice
@Kryptnyt: Nice idea! I like that. I might edit the card according to your suggested change.