It would make sense, but might be too obvious. There's a subtle, unexpected edge to the stuff they've come out with thus far.
I think people are taking a leap from general holiday strife (exaggerated by goblins) to physical abuse. EVERYONE experiences (and laughs about) holiday strife whereas physical abuse is a year-round problem no one thinks is funny.
And I don't think the flavor text is intended to reference Iraq/Afghanistan (which isn't funny). I think it is firmly intended to evoke the fantasy context (which is funny).
Sometimes the obvious is the best. My rough Planeswalker but if you don't call this flavorful I don't know what is, probably a little more black than white but it's only 3 minutes of work.
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+1: Put a 0/1 white Present token into play with defender.
-1: Put a 0/1 white Present token into play with defender for each loyalty counter on Santa Claws.
-6: Exile all Presents, put a 4/4 black Coal Creature token into play with wither for each Present exiled this way.
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This is cool, I suppose. Would have been neat if this was an Enchantment or a Plainswalker or something other than had already been produced (Creature, Instant, Sorcery). After they release the White one next year, which seems probable, I'd love to see "Snow Globe" an Artifact Snow Land.
This is the funniest Happy holidays card ever! I hope next year they do something related to planeswalkers or something.
e.g. Nicol Bolas's Christmas Tree ~:1mana::symw::symb::symg:~
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:symtap:: If you want magic: the gathering cards for christmas, Nicol Bolas's Christmas Tree deals 5 damage to target creature or player.
Nah, it should only deal damage if you wanted them and didn't get them.
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:symw::symtap:: You and target player who got you Magic cards for Christmas each gain 7 life.
:symu::symtap:: Each player who got you Magic cards for Christmas draws a card. Choose a card that you got and put it into your hand.
:symb::symtap:: Each opponent who didn't get you Magic cards for Christmas discards a card.
:symr::symtap:: Nicol Bolas' Christmas Tree deals 3 damage to target player who didn't get you Magic cards for Christmas, or target creature he or she controls.
:symg::symtap:: Each player who got you Magic cards for Christmas puts a 1/1 green Fruitcake creature token that is indestructible into play.
"You got me an angel for Christmas? Just what I always wanted." -Nicol Bolas
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But yeah this card is pretty cool but is it a direct reference to another card like Gifts Given and Evil Presents? I think it's better when it's directly referencing an existing card. That said I guess my favorite is still fruitcake elemental, because it's well designed and playable in non-serious games without rules disputes.
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But yeah this card is pretty cool but is it a direct reference to another card like Gifts Given and Evil Presents? I think it's better when it's directly referencing an existing card. That said I guess my favorite is still fruitcake elemental, because it's well designed and playable in non-serious games without rules disputes.
To be fair, Evil Presents was only a direct reference in name; the cards have nothing in common. And I like the play on words here better than just tweaking a Magic card's name anyway TBH.
Ummm... Yeah? Pretty much Goblin humor is one big racist joke, but since its not a real race, it's okay.
The concept is goblins take the "normal" holiday family stress and ratchet it up to violence.
The concept is not ha ha domestic violence increases during holidays. That's a stretch that even the PC Washingtonians apparently didn't forsee.
Ludd is hitting the nail on the head with every post in this thread. I'd like to add that whatever jokes are made at goblins' expense, they have traditionally been the race that receives the most love from Wizards.
Fantasy is very racist. Elves are haughty, unless they're 'Dark' Elves, then they're evil. Dwarves are steadfast, unless they're 'Dark Iron' Dwarves, then they're evil. Lots of races are simply evil by default. Tolkien was very classist, and arguably, pretty dang racist.
I think my biggest issue with this card is that, unlike the previous cards which are awesomely hilarious, this effect could easily see print on a card. (Arguably, Fruitcake Elemental could as well I suppose, but that was such a cooler card flavorwise so it gets a pass)
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I read this much more as comedic familial "violence" (like when you go home for Christmas and your older sister hits you in the arm or whatever) than domestic abuse.
I don't think this is as funny as the previous holiday cards, really only because the name isn't a pun on a Magic card.
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Sometimes the obvious is the best. My rough Planeswalker but if you don't call this flavorful I don't know what is, probably a little more black than white but it's only 3 minutes of work.
Maybe you wouldn't have such dysfunctional families if you put down the cards, got off the forums, and helped your parents out once in a while!
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Nah, it should only deal damage if you wanted them and didn't get them.
Nicol Bolas' Christmas Tree ~:1mana::symr::symg::symg:
Legendary Artifact - Tree
:symw::symtap:: You and target player who got you Magic cards for Christmas each gain 7 life.
:symu::symtap:: Each player who got you Magic cards for Christmas draws a card. Choose a card that you got and put it into your hand.
:symb::symtap:: Each opponent who didn't get you Magic cards for Christmas discards a card.
:symr::symtap:: Nicol Bolas' Christmas Tree deals 3 damage to target player who didn't get you Magic cards for Christmas, or target creature he or she controls.
:symg::symtap:: Each player who got you Magic cards for Christmas puts a 1/1 green Fruitcake creature token that is indestructible into play.
"You got me an angel for Christmas? Just what I always wanted." -Nicol Bolas
Thats a very distasteful card.
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But yeah this card is pretty cool but is it a direct reference to another card like Gifts Given and Evil Presents? I think it's better when it's directly referencing an existing card. That said I guess my favorite is still fruitcake elemental, because it's well designed and playable in non-serious games without rules disputes.
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Someone needs a sense of humor, in a BAD way.
To be fair, Evil Presents was only a direct reference in name; the cards have nothing in common. And I like the play on words here better than just tweaking a Magic card's name anyway TBH.
Next year, they are going to make a "There-is-a-stick-up-your stocking" card, so everyone can feel comfortable (and upright).
How did you leave out my favorite offensive card (complete with an ax-wielding KKK convention)?
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Ummm... Yeah? Pretty much Goblin humor is one big racist joke, but since its not a real race, it's okay.
The concept is goblins take the "normal" holiday family stress and ratchet it up to violence.
The concept is not ha ha domestic violence increases during holidays. That's a stretch that even the PC Washingtonians apparently didn't forsee.
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Ludd is hitting the nail on the head with every post in this thread. I'd like to add that whatever jokes are made at goblins' expense, they have traditionally been the race that receives the most love from Wizards.
Fantasy is very racist. Elves are haughty, unless they're 'Dark' Elves, then they're evil. Dwarves are steadfast, unless they're 'Dark Iron' Dwarves, then they're evil. Lots of races are simply evil by default. Tolkien was very classist, and arguably, pretty dang racist.
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I don't think this is as funny as the previous holiday cards, really only because the name isn't a pun on a Magic card.