On February 14, 2014, WoTC filed for a trademark for "Khans of Tarkir" in the following categories:
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Downloadable software for use in playing computer games; computer game software for use with communication devices and mobile telephones; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of e-books in the field of fantasy adventures
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Card games, trading card games, playing cards and accessories for use therewith
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, providing online computer games and interactive multiplayer online computer games via a global network; organizing and conducting game tournaments and exhibitions in the field of games; providing online publications in the nature of e-books in the field of fantasy adventures
This name resembles the previous "Warlords of Khanar" mark, which is likely the fall 2014 large expansion. Based on previous patterns, it is likely that Khans of Tarkir is the name for the Winter or Spring 2015 expansion.
It is also possible (though unlikely) that Khans of Tarkir is replacing Warlords of Khanar as the name of the Fall 2014 expansion. The Warlords of Khanar trademark application was preliminarily rejected, and while I expect WoTC to get the preliminary rejection reversed (as they did with Theros, which was also initially rejected), it is possible that they've decided to change the name instead.
I have heard rumors that Warlords of Khanar is a legitimate name, especially for this fall. If it was a name change, WotC would need to scramble to change the packaging and it would be near impossible. I bet it's Spring 2015.
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It would be a little awkward if this and Warlords of Khanar are each names of separate sets. "Khanar" and "Khans" are too close, and "Warlords" and "Khans" are very similar in meaning as well.
Either way, it's pretty clear what the flavor of the next block will be.
So...Mongolian themed block? Perhaps the reasoning is that Game of Thrones made barbarians cool again. Let's see what they can do with it.
game of thrones has nothing to do with the coolness of barbarians... Barbarians have and always will be cool due to great great role models. Such as Genghis and Arnold Schwarzenegger
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:
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I hope so. And it's northern Asia. I'll squeal if we get full art snow-covered lands.
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I kinda hope it isn't just "Mongolian World!" too, taking inspiration from there, like how Ravnica took inspiration from Eastern Europe, is all well and good, but two top-down sets in a row is a stretch. Let's see somewhere new and unique!
Granted, a pair of possible set names doesn't really tell us about what kind of world it'll be aside from having Warlords and Khans. So I'll reserve judgement until we know more. Cool development regardless though!
Thats probably the one racist card we'll get. I can't imagine a whole block of racism. seems good for business...
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Warlords of Khanar being a return to Kamigawa would not surprise me.
Per Rosewater, that's likely never happening outside of sets like Planechase. It had a number of problems and they'd rather have a clean slate the next time they do an Asian theme.
On February 14, 2014, WoTC filed for a trademark for "Khans of Tarkir" in the following categories:
This name resembles the previous "Warlords of Khanar" mark, which is likely the fall 2014 large expansion. Based on previous patterns, it is likely that Khans of Tarkir is the name for the Winter or Spring 2015 expansion.
It is also possible (though unlikely) that Khans of Tarkir is replacing Warlords of Khanar as the name of the Fall 2014 expansion. The Warlords of Khanar trademark application was preliminarily rejected, and while I expect WoTC to get the preliminary rejection reversed (as they did with Theros, which was also initially rejected), it is possible that they've decided to change the name instead.
Practice for Khans of Tarkir Limited:
Draft: (#1) (#2) (#3) (#4) (#5)
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Either way, it's pretty clear what the flavor of the next block will be.
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game of thrones has nothing to do with the coolness of barbarians... Barbarians have and always will be cool due to great great role models. Such as Genghis and Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Hopefully this isn't real because I don't want to have to tell everyone we are drafting KHANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN once a week.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, I'm pretty sure the font/typeset is just an unofficial placeholder... right?
And I'm sure we'll get some good cards in all colors But yeah, those names sure do sound aggressive.
Stay reasonable, be mindful of your expectations and don't feed the trolls.
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are we going back to oriental theme???
I hope so. And it's northern Asia. I'll squeal if we get full art snow-covered lands.
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Granted, a pair of possible set names doesn't really tell us about what kind of world it'll be aside from having Warlords and Khans. So I'll reserve judgement until we know more. Cool development regardless though!
I will literally be making this reference every time I draft a card with the name "Khan" in it.
Do not worry, Huey was confirmed to be bottom-up!
http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/59411961651/if-rtr-was-a-throwback-to-an-earlier-age-of-design
That said, I believe we'll see a return of vampires as the common black tribe... Theme-wise... Dynasty/Kingdom settings? Flanking remake? lol
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seems like we ll see alot of khan s in boosters hope i get a Genghis
Maybe its something like the p3k (Portal Three Kingdoms)
Hah. Well I'm getting a mental picture based on the two set names that involves a lot of barbarians, bear fur cloaks, and loincloths.
Invoke Prejudice reprint?!?!?!!?
Thats probably the one racist card we'll get. I can't imagine a whole block of racism. seems good for business...
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I hope they tell us how this "never been done" block structure works.
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Per Rosewater, that's likely never happening outside of sets like Planechase. It had a number of problems and they'd rather have a clean slate the next time they do an Asian theme.
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Yeah? Because Japanese/Chinese and Mongolian culture are the same,right?
Sarcasm aside,it definitely feels like Mongolian theme and reminds me of Mongseng, the speculated homeplane of Sarkhan Vol.
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