Well, incase you missed it, here's a discussion topic that will have some relevance to what we do in the future and should probably get settled as quickly as possible:
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Ok, I would like some in-put on what we should do for the next clan contest. We've been talking about it over on the clan-council thread, but we are having some trouble deciding on it.
Main Choices (have the most support at this time):
Break a card - build a deck around breaking a previously-specified card (card suggestions are more than welcome). The problem here is format which would need to be specified in advance. Formats with the most support: Legacy, Extended, Peasant
Other suggestions:
Make your own format - We would develop a format to match how the clan works and the mentality of the clan and the like.
At the moment, the most likely contest seems to be break a card in either Legacy or Extended, but good suggestions could change that. Please tell me what you think. It's always better to make everyone happy with these things if possible.
In other news, Darklight, that banner is aswome. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'd vote for mine or yours at this point, both look really good IMO. I do have one question though: Where the **** did you get that high-res pick of the Ghost Council?!
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Hey guys, because I had some extra time I made another banner, doesn't look as nice as the previous one to me though (Orzhov Syndicate DID say 1 or 2 submissions right? :p)
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Yeah, I myself prefer the 1st one. The 2nd one doesn't look good because I don't have a high res of the Thrull.
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@A_W: The idea behind the break a card was to break a specific card. Spoils is probably out because I believe it's already good in some formats, Praetor might be an option though. As for breaking a crummy card in general, this has been done before with Psychic Battle and apparently wan't all that fun due to the incredibly low quality of the "broken" card. Also, format is still the biggest problem with this idea.
Also on this topic, there's a new idea for a contest that seems to be gaining support and I happen to like, so I figure I'll see what you guys think:
Create a creature and build a deck around it.
It's like break a card, but the card will be a creature of the clan's design. Comments/suggestions?
Great, let's just make a creature card. And build a deck around it. I'd also go for a Dragon on Orzhov. Legendary Creature - Dragon Zombie/Spirit/Cleric sounds good.
I know that was just meant for fun !KAMELEON!, but I can't help but comment on it.
The idea seems rather generic to me, nothing really special or anything that hasn't been done, so it wouldn't be especially fun.
More importantly, that card is the most rediculously broken dragon ever, argueably more powerful than skullclamp. It's just flatly better than the kamigawa dragons in that it has the same stats, same CMC, is easier to cast than most of them, and has more powerful abilities. Flying and fear are very powerful evasion abilities and, stacked on the same creature, make it almost unblockable. Rarely do you see a flying artifact or black creature than can block a 5/5 first striker and not die immediately, and rarely do you see more than about 2 per game against one deck.
Lastly, the "Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life." ability is just flatly amazing. It's strictly better than an already really good ability on Golgari Rotwurm and having a sac outlet that does that can just win games outright.
Just for the hell of it, I rate your card at 12/25 (2/7 originality, 2/10 balance (being gernerous), 8/8 flavor).
This is my suggestion for a similar card (also because I'm a little bored):
"Orzhov Dragon" :3mana::symwb::symwb:
Legendary Creature - Dragon Cleric
Flying 1WB, Sacrifice a creature: Target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
4/4
I really wanted to make it a 5/5 for 6 CMC, but I couldn't think of any other abilities that would really work. I wanted something to replace the fear and first strike that could be either white or black and would fit, but I couldn't think of anything.
I know that was just meant for fun !KAMELEON!, but I can't help but comment on it.
The idea seems rather generic to me, nothing really special or anything that hasn't been done, so it wouldn't be especially fun.
More importantly, that card is the most rediculously broken dragon ever, argueably more powerful than skullclamp. It's just flatly better than the kamigawa dragons in that it has the same stats, same CMC, is easier to cast than most of them, and has more powerful abilities. Flying and fear are very powerful evasion abilities and, stacked on the same creature, make it almost unblockable. Rarely do you see a flying artifact or black creature than can block a 5/5 first striker and not die immediately, and rarely do you see more than about 2 per game against one deck.
Lastly, the "Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life." ability is just flatly amazing. It's strictly better than an already really good ability on Golgari Rotwurm and having a sac outlet that does that can just win games outright.
Just for the hell of it, I rate your card at 12/25 (2/7 originality, 2/10 balance (being gernerous), 8/8 flavor).
This is my suggestion for a similar card (also because I'm a little bored):
"Orzhov Dragon" :3mana::symwb::symwb:
Legendary Creature - Dragon Cleric
Flying 1WB, Sacrifice a creature: Target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
4/4
I really wanted to make it a 5/5 for 6 CMC, but I couldn't think of any other abilities that would really work. I wanted something to replace the fear and first strike that could be either white or black and would fit, but I couldn't think of anything.
Your right it was just for fun, although I do like how you analyzed it. I was going for flavor all the way, well flavor and being broken. When/If the contest is to create a creature, it won't be broken and will be alot better.
Is there a creature card that says "Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life."?
I pride myself somewhat on my ability to judge cards. I've tried for the past 2 months in a row to be an FCC judge, and gotten in a little bit late both times (5 judges per month, i was 6th for march and like 8th for april, so the first 5 to sign up got in). Also, that was a relatively informal critique with comments in it.
As for what to make if we actually do need something for the contest, the idea of a Dragon Cleric (possibly Legendary) seems like it would fit perfectly. We could also make some sort of angel.
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Is there a creature card that says "Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life."?
No, there isn't. The closest ability to that is the one on the Rotwurm (I checked the gatherer). Also, they would probably never print something like that because it can just win the game instantly. "I'll wrath and in response sac all of my creatures. Take 5 and wipe the board." Seems rather rediculous to me. In fact, I believe there aren't all that many cards with activated abilities who's only cost is "Sacrifice a creature" and can be used at instant speed.
P.S. I think it's about time for a new thread Orzhov. I believe you said you were going to make one on Sunday, and it is now Monday in most places. Just thought it might be about time.
I checked the gatherer also and found the same results as you. How about Sacrifice a Creature: Each player loses 1 life? Creating an Angel would be good maybe even a male angel just to be different.
Orzhova Guardian 2WWBB
Creature - Angel Ghost
Sacrifice three white or black creatures: Each player loses 1 life, you gain life equal to the amount of life lost this way.
3/4
It's not overly powerful unless you can somehow get lotsa creatures to sac.
Oh, and on another matter, when's the next thread for the poll coming up?
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Hohoho, damn right man, there're plenty more contests coming.
By the way cats, check out my new quest, it's linked in my sig.
Or I'll break your...oh well, you know.
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In other news, Darklight, that banner is aswome. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'd vote for mine or yours at this point, both look really good IMO. I do have one question though: Where the **** did you get that high-res pick of the Ghost Council?!
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"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." - Burnadette Devlin
Anyway, good to know there's now a wallpaper of that guy.
Comments on the clan contest thingy?
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"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." - Peter Ustinov
"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." - Burnadette Devlin
I'll start a new thread on Sunday so we can start voting for our official banner so you have until then to submit your piece of art.
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"You have nothing to fear unless you have nothing to offer."
Anyways, how many submissions have we had for the banner?
I wouldn't mind breaking a crappy rare card.
"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." - Peter Ustinov
"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." - Burnadette Devlin
@A_W: The idea behind the break a card was to break a specific card. Spoils is probably out because I believe it's already good in some formats, Praetor might be an option though. As for breaking a crummy card in general, this has been done before with Psychic Battle and apparently wan't all that fun due to the incredibly low quality of the "broken" card. Also, format is still the biggest problem with this idea.
Also on this topic, there's a new idea for a contest that seems to be gaining support and I happen to like, so I figure I'll see what you guys think:
Create a creature and build a deck around it.
It's like break a card, but the card will be a creature of the clan's design. Comments/suggestions?
Winner of the Weekly Signature & Avatar Contest Weeks 51, 59, 78, & 118.
I don't care if I was framed for murder if I only got a warning I would let it go.
I love this idea! We can make a kick ass Orzhov Dragon Cleric or something?
"Orzhov Dragon" :4mana::symbw::symbw:
Creature- Dragon Cleric
Rare
Flying, Fear, First Strike
Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life.
5/5
The idea seems rather generic to me, nothing really special or anything that hasn't been done, so it wouldn't be especially fun.
More importantly, that card is the most rediculously broken dragon ever, argueably more powerful than skullclamp. It's just flatly better than the kamigawa dragons in that it has the same stats, same CMC, is easier to cast than most of them, and has more powerful abilities. Flying and fear are very powerful evasion abilities and, stacked on the same creature, make it almost unblockable. Rarely do you see a flying artifact or black creature than can block a 5/5 first striker and not die immediately, and rarely do you see more than about 2 per game against one deck.
Lastly, the "Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life." ability is just flatly amazing. It's strictly better than an already really good ability on Golgari Rotwurm and having a sac outlet that does that can just win games outright.
Just for the hell of it, I rate your card at 12/25 (2/7 originality, 2/10 balance (being gernerous), 8/8 flavor).
This is my suggestion for a similar card (also because I'm a little bored):
"Orzhov Dragon" :3mana::symwb::symwb:
Legendary Creature - Dragon Cleric
Flying
1WB, Sacrifice a creature: Target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
4/4
I really wanted to make it a 5/5 for 6 CMC, but I couldn't think of any other abilities that would really work. I wanted something to replace the fear and first strike that could be either white or black and would fit, but I couldn't think of anything.
Winner of the Weekly Signature & Avatar Contest Weeks 51, 59, 78, & 118.
I don't care if I was framed for murder if I only got a warning I would let it go.
Your right it was just for fun, although I do like how you analyzed it. I was going for flavor all the way, well flavor and being broken. When/If the contest is to create a creature, it won't be broken and will be alot better.
Is there a creature card that says "Sacrifice a Creature: Target player loses 1 life."?
As for what to make if we actually do need something for the contest, the idea of a Dragon Cleric (possibly Legendary) seems like it would fit perfectly. We could also make some sort of angel.
No, there isn't. The closest ability to that is the one on the Rotwurm (I checked the gatherer). Also, they would probably never print something like that because it can just win the game instantly. "I'll wrath and in response sac all of my creatures. Take 5 and wipe the board." Seems rather rediculous to me. In fact, I believe there aren't all that many cards with activated abilities who's only cost is "Sacrifice a creature" and can be used at instant speed.
P.S. I think it's about time for a new thread Orzhov. I believe you said you were going to make one on Sunday, and it is now Monday in most places. Just thought it might be about time.
Winner of the Weekly Signature & Avatar Contest Weeks 51, 59, 78, & 118.
I don't care if I was framed for murder if I only got a warning I would let it go.
How about Sacrifice a Creature: Each player loses 1 life?
Creating an Angel would be good maybe even a male angel just to be different.
Orzhova Guardian 2WWBB
Creature - Angel Ghost
Sacrifice three white or black creatures: Each player loses 1 life, you gain life equal to the amount of life lost this way.
3/4
It's not overly powerful unless you can somehow get lotsa creatures to sac.
Oh, and on another matter, when's the next thread for the poll coming up?
"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." - Peter Ustinov
"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." - Burnadette Devlin
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=36765
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