Sometimes I wish they did cards like Young Pyromancer, Brave the Elements, Fanatic of Mogis, Dissolve, or some other standard-playable card. Even Banisher Priest at least sees play in GW and White Weenie decks.
I was hoping the art would be more different from the regualr version. Oh well I guess 1 toughness means no shirt.
That said it could be much worse, it is a playable uncommon, that isn't about to rotate. It has a relevant creature type and has seen some fringe play already.
I prefer this art over the original. He's tormented, so no shirt.. I understand completely. I'm surprised they went with an "aggro" creature for black instead of any of the other choices.
Wow, 3 months of fringe playable cards with meh art for promos. Way to really draw the crowds to FNM Wizards, because Boring of the Gods sure didn't help.
I mean, hell, we're all on a forum for something that most people would describe as a "children's card game"...do what makes you happy. You are never too old to enjoy yourself.
So can someone explain why WotC seems to prefer printing unwanted cards for these promos now? Out of all the uncommons and rares to choose from, there's so many that would have been a more in demand choice than this. In demand means more of a push to attend FNM. More attendance at FNM is better for company, store and player, right?
I'm not saying they need to make FNM promos of the most in demand cards, but as others have listed, there's so many better choices than....this. le sigh.
Wow, 3 months of fringe playable cards with meh art for promos. Way to really draw the crowds to FNM Wizards, because Boring of the Gods sure didn't help.
So can someone explain why WotC seems to prefer printing unwanted cards for these promos now? Out of all the uncommons and rares to choose from, there's so many that would have been a more in demand choice than this. In demand means more of a push to attend FNM. More attendance at FNM is better for company, store and player, right?
I'm not saying they need to make FNM promos of the most in demand cards, but as others have listed, there's so many better choices than....this. le sigh.
As i understand, they make the decision of what to print long befor they have a chance to find out what will be popular. So they base it off the Future league. Sadly, this means some unplayable FNM promos. Theres also the fact to consider, just because a card isn't that competetive, doesn't mean people don't want it.
So can someone explain why WotC seems to prefer printing unwanted cards for these promos now? Out of all the uncommons and rares to choose from, there's so many that would have been a more in demand choice than this. In demand means more of a push to attend FNM. More attendance at FNM is better for company, store and player, right?
I'm not saying they need to make FNM promos of the most in demand cards, but as others have listed, there's so many better choices than....this. le sigh.
As i understand, they make the decision of what to print long befor they have a chance to find out what will be popular. So they base it off the Future league. Sadly, this means some unplayable FNM promos. Theres also the fact to consider, just because a card isn't that competetive, doesn't mean people don't want it.
But surely they know even before a set is released that some of these cards are going to be absolute duds.
AND...if they are selecting cards before a set is released, then how come an FNM promo is never one of the surprise $10.00+ cards that they didn't expect to be so popular/powerful?
But surely they know even before a set is released that some of these cards are going to be absolute duds.
AND...if they are selecting cards before a set is released, then how come an FNM promo is never one of the surprise $10.00+ cards that they didn't expect to be so popular/powerful?
There have been plenty of excellent FNM promos, of cards that go that high. Dismember is one. To a much lesser extent we get Qasali Pridemage, Wild Nacatl, Cultivate, and Gatekeeper of Malakir. When they decide promos, they are just making educated guesses. Sadly, they can't all be hits. I'm sure Wizards would love every FNM promo being incredibly playable. And in a vacuum, Enroaching Wastes and Tormented Hero are both fine cards. THey just aren't fine in the current meta.
Sometimes I wish they did cards like Young Pyromancer, Brave the Elements, Fanatic of Mogis, Dissolve, or some other standard-playable card. Even Banisher Priest at least sees play in GW and White Weenie decks.
It's comments like this that really warm my heart to see a few weeks later, when the card starts popping up in black aggressive decks. Thanks for making my morning.
Don't worry though, Brad Nelson said a Underworld connections would never see play when doing the set review.
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That said it could be much worse, it is a playable uncommon, that isn't about to rotate. It has a relevant creature type and has seen some fringe play already.
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I'm not saying they need to make FNM promos of the most in demand cards, but as others have listed, there's so many better choices than....this. le sigh.
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Wait. Isn't it called Bored of the Gods??? lol
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As i understand, they make the decision of what to print long befor they have a chance to find out what will be popular. So they base it off the Future league. Sadly, this means some unplayable FNM promos. Theres also the fact to consider, just because a card isn't that competetive, doesn't mean people don't want it.
But surely they know even before a set is released that some of these cards are going to be absolute duds.
AND...if they are selecting cards before a set is released, then how come an FNM promo is never one of the surprise $10.00+ cards that they didn't expect to be so popular/powerful?
How To Keep Your FOIL Cards From Curling: http://youtu.be/QTmubrS8VnI
The Best Deck Boxes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEwgLph_Pjk
The Best Binders: http://youtu.be/H5IauASYWjk
There have been plenty of excellent FNM promos, of cards that go that high. Dismember is one. To a much lesser extent we get Qasali Pridemage, Wild Nacatl, Cultivate, and Gatekeeper of Malakir. When they decide promos, they are just making educated guesses. Sadly, they can't all be hits. I'm sure Wizards would love every FNM promo being incredibly playable. And in a vacuum, Enroaching Wastes and Tormented Hero are both fine cards. THey just aren't fine in the current meta.
It's comments like this that really warm my heart to see a few weeks later, when the card starts popping up in black aggressive decks. Thanks for making my morning.
Don't worry though, Brad Nelson said a Underworld connections would never see play when doing the set review.