Wizards print good rares, players complain about cash grab. They print underwhelming rares, players complain that the cards suck. They spoil the best cards first, players complain about the insane prices of preorders. They spoil the meh cards first, players complain that this is the worst set ever.
So. I think I understand now.
As far as these forums are concerned, WotC can never do anything good because:
Card that is new and probably good = "pushed"
Card that is new and probably bad = "EDH/casual fodder"
Card that is a reprint = "lazy"
Card that is a better version of an older card = "power creep"
Card that is a weaker version of an older card = "worthless"
Agreed.
As nice as the new art is,
cards like this and Sin Collector are hardly in need of a promo,
compared to cards like Remand (again), Sensei's Divining Top, or Worldly Tutor.
Then again, that would cut down on the number of cards they can use as Judge Promos,
Duel Deck/FTV reprints, etc.
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The Izzet and Boros guilds work and worked toghether several times before....
The Warmind Initiative is a exemple .( " Izzet-designed conductors atop Sunhome charge empty sets of armor that give form to the fluctuating elementals." Spark Trooper ) ( " Before Aurelia denounced Niv-Mizzet, the two guilds had collaborated on the Warmind Initiative in pursuit of the ultimate soldier." Warmind Infantry )
Firemane Angel is almost all covered in armor but yeah that helmet is kind of " don't look at me"
I get that the Boros and Izzet have collaborated before, but I didn't think that extended to their regular weapons. I thought they only collaborated on elemental warriors and maybe artillery.
The sword is no different from the original art though (as if the original held some Akroma sized weapon anyway).
And this angel having a helmet is probably a case of being given a vague description (as Igor Kieryluk kas mentioned commissioned artists are sometimes given by the art director in the Jace vs. Vraska thread).
I didn't really notice the sword on the original art. At least it actually looks like a sword. I can't get over the angel in the FNM art holding a wand, though.
For a while there, they used to sprinkle it with Extended cards that were important like Wild Nacatl and Spellstutter Sprite. I wish they'd continue this for modern. Give us reprints of stuff like Path and Bolt and Spell Snare.
Eh, I think the original artwork is much better. It's a highly underrated card and in need of a little pop, but the artwork ain't doing it for me. Le sigh.
Yay! No more fat angel blasting in thin air when supposed to blast enemies
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Just noticed that the angel has three wings in the promo. Anyone else seeing that?
Also was seriously hoping for another card, war-leader helix is good just was hoping for martial glory. Would be nice to see some awesome art for that card.
The fourth wing is hard to see but just behind the dangly stuff hanging off her back end...
I actually don't like the art. Why is the angel holding what looks like a really skinny and wussy Izzet thunder stick, and do Boros angels really wear helmets that cover their faces?
Probably a normal short, but with the lightning it is less visible.
I love the art and look of the card. I will probably use it in my silverblack deck.
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true. I wish they'd stop giving us cards currently in standard, and instead give us old/classic cards with the updated template as they used to
As nice as the new art is,
cards like this and Sin Collector are hardly in need of a promo,
compared to cards like Remand (again), Sensei's Divining Top, or Worldly Tutor.
Then again, that would cut down on the number of cards they can use as Judge Promos,
Duel Deck/FTV reprints, etc.
Reprint Stasis!
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I get that the Boros and Izzet have collaborated before, but I didn't think that extended to their regular weapons. I thought they only collaborated on elemental warriors and maybe artillery.
I didn't really notice the sword on the original art. At least it actually looks like a sword. I can't get over the angel in the FNM art holding a wand, though.
For a while there, they used to sprinkle it with Extended cards that were important like Wild Nacatl and Spellstutter Sprite. I wish they'd continue this for modern. Give us reprints of stuff like Path and Bolt and Spell Snare.
Worst mechanic, worst rares/mythics compared to the rest. They could have put a Dimir rare as the FNM promo and nobody will flinch.
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EDIT: Looking again I actually think it's just a short sword.
It's a lot better then giant head Aurelia...
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How about this?
You have a very warped perception of what fat is.
Original art is better to my eyes.
The fourth wing is hard to see but just behind the dangly stuff hanging off her back end...
Greg gave her a bit of meat but she ain't fat, bro.
I think it might just be a short sword?
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guess i'm attracted to fat people now
Probably a normal short, but with the lightning it is less visible.
I love the art and look of the card. I will probably use it in my silverblack deck.
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I have to see a picture of whoever considers that fat.
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