What I like about the Vampiric Hare is that lands don't have to also be creatures to get the benefit of being deathtouching and lifelinking. It counteracts the pain from pain-lands and allows something like Keldon Necropolis to take down Dragons. I can imagine that card having some fun art as well.
Feroz's Ban would allow both black and white mana be paid for Lifeforce Mage, of course.
I don't know what you guys are talking about, you might want to take another look at the winners.
(Sorry Emocakes, had to reconsider. Blame riddle and megiddo)
Look, brofaux, sorry to do this, but when I judge, I judge all cards as written. You can't go assuming that bloody meant "at end of turn." I would strip him of winner as well.
IK's card has all SORTS of minor templating issues.
Look, not to be rude, but you should just give this contest to whoever got fourth place.
I move for a vote of no confidence in brofaux.
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Um, how about Brofaux stick with his original choice? I don't see why after he's judged other people should be able to change his mind. Regret your choice, sure, but stick with it what the hell.
Um, how about Brofaux stick with his original choice? I don't see why after he's judged other people should be able to change his mind. Regret your choice, sure, but stick with it what the hell.
... Unless this is a joke?
It's clearly a joke.
I was in fourth.
/stopping something before it starts
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My inspiration was basically taking Loam Lion (white with benefits from green) and making him... cooler, the Green is where you get the helping beasts aspect.
Ah well, On to the next contest!
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"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?"
Okay then. Looking back mine is a bit broken. In this case "a bit" is being used as a synonym for VERY. But I'm fairly proud that I made a card that broken, didn't even realize, then almost won.
I might just add a WiJ Hall of Shame spoiler to my sig now :p.
Okay then. Looking back mine is a bit broken. In this case "a bit" is being used as a synonym for VERY. But I'm fairly proud that I made a card that broken, didn't even realize, then almost won.
I might just add a WiJ Hall of Shame spoiler to my sig now :p.
wij bragging rights, ha! I never noticed.
I should make one for me.
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Primeval Predator :symg::symur:
Creature- Elemental Beast {U}
Whenever Primeval Predator would be the target of a non-copy spell or ability with a single target, copy it. You may choose a new target for the copy.
2/3
Nice flavor here, fits my conception of that color combo perfectly - animals with elemental powers.
Now as for the card, it seems a bit too efficient to me. First off, there are only ten creatures that are 2/3s for 2 CMC: http://magiccards.info/query?q=pow%3D2+tou%3D3+cmc%3D2&v=card&s=cname
Most of them have drawbacks. However, I would say a 2/3 for 2 CMC is fine for today's metagame, but realize it is already on the top of the curve. Now add it's ability, and it's too good for 2 CMC. You could play this turn two then put a giant growth on it turn three, copy giant growth, and attack with a 8/9... turn three. Many other possible combinations as well. This would be great at 3 CMC.
85 B
Now as for the judgings, look guys, I had simply gone through it as I always do, reading each card and writing down my thoughts of it. I generally go through possible scenarios involving the cards as I make my judgings, sometimes I rush and I don't do that.
Emocakes card, I really liked it and what it could do, so I had ignored it's cost completely, and I didn't think of different scenarios where it could be used, I just liked it for the concept and mechanics and my judgings was only based on that.
Upon notification of my error, I reconsidered the card and realized it's heavy brokenness, went back and amended it.
Sure I can change my judgings, sure I can revoke who I give the winner status too, the same can happen in any highly organized event. No challenge was posted at the time, so no problems.
@Bloodyspasm - Must it be of mythological creation? Can we take an object from a current day fantasy, such as Lord of the Rings?
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Multicolored millcards in something other than dimir.
Ariadne's Thread1W
Legendary Artifact - Equipment (R)
Equip 1W
Equipped creature has "1W: This creature deals 2 damage to each creature blocking it. Remove this creature from combat."
Bonus-track:
TheseusWW
Legendary Creature - Human Soldier (R)
Lifelink, first strike
As long as you control a creature named Ariadne, Theseus gets +2/+2.
2/2
Ariadne1W
Legendary Creature - Human (R) t: Target creature loses first strike, double strike, trample and haste until end of turn.
1/1
Cretan Minotaur3RG
Legendary Creature - Minotaur (R)
Vigilance, first strike
Cretan Minotaur blocks each turn if able.
4/6
Point is that Theseus can defeat Minotaur and stay alive only with help of both Ariadne and her Thread.
Equipped creature gains deathtouch, first strike, and piercing (if a permanent blocks, is blocked by, or is targeted by this creature, it loses indestructible and shroud until end of turn).
The Sword of Damocles4
Legendary Artifact- Equipment
Equipped creature is indestructible.
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice the equipped creature. Attach The Sword of Damocles to target creature.
Equip- 2
Bolt of Zeus3WR
Legendary Artifact - Equipment
Equip Avatar 3WR (~ may only be equipped to avatar creatures)
Equipped creature gets +4/+4, vigilance, and annihilator 2. When god's must keep order, they must, like any king, bring war before peace.
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Pashupatastra, Might of Shiva3WWW
Enchantment - Aura {M}
~is indestructible
~May only be played on white legendary creatures.
Enchanted creature becomes a planeswalker with 6 loyalty counters on it, and has the following abilities:
+2: Destroy Target Planeswalker or legendary creature
-X: Redeem a creature from any graveyard with converted mana cost of X
(When a creature is redeemed, return it to play under your control. If it is not a white creature, it becomes white, ignoring its previous colors.)
-10: Destroy all lands and creatures in play
I must strive to uphold the dharma, and cast out all those who might try to defer me from the path
" The Pashupatastra is the irresistible and most destructive personal weapon of Shiva discharged by the mind, the eyes, words, or a bow. Never to be used against lesser enemies or by lesser warriors, the Pashupata is capable of destroying creation and vanquishing all beings"
"it can be used only to uphold Dharma"
Dharma: "In the context of Hinduism, it means one's righteous duty, and a Hindus's dharma is affected by the person's age, class, occupation, and gender. In modern Indian Languages it can be equivalent simply to religion, depending on context. The word dharma translates as that which upholds or supports, and is generally translated into English as law."
Explanation of Mana cost and other game related ideas:
- Can only be cast on White creatures in favor of the law/justice aspect
- Can only be cast on Legendary creatures as it cannot be "Used by lesser
warriors.
- Higher mana cost to kind of counter the fact that it has so many loyalty counters.
-It is an aura instead of an artifact as it can be cast through a number of different mediums (Mind/eyes/words/bow)
-It is white as that is the color that strives for morality/justice/all that good stuff.
Explaining the Planeswalker abilities/amount of counters:
-Why 6 counters? It's abilities cant be used much, so this kind of speeds it up to get to 10 just that much faster.
+2, Its only a two and not one because as it can only target 2 very limited things, it won't be using the ability a lot.
-X, Admittedly, more of a filler ability. But can help finish the game if used after the final ability.
-10, This will be a very late game ability, and once used *should* completely decimate the playing field. It costs so much as it is basically taking *** and Armageddon and making one ability. the two cards have a CMC of 9, upped it by one as they are coming together.
In the end, defending against any potential arguments that it is undercosted, when I look at this card, I think it has a very niche appeal, and would probably only see good play in an EDH format
Why Indian Mythology? Because over 50% of the entrances are going to be "White/Caucasian" mythology, figured I'd spice it up a little bit. Get it? Spice? and it's Indian? haha.... oh me....
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"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?"
Alchemist's Stone 1UU
Legendary Artifact 1: Target artifact gains or loses the color(s) of your choice until end of turn. "They're not so bad after I do this to them!" -Tezzeret the Seeker
YOU'RE ☺☺☺☺TING ME, MOTLEY...I was going to do a card based on the Damoclese story!
Guess I'll have to come up with something else...
Hermes' Talaria3
Legendary Artifact-Equipment (U)
Equipped creature has flying and haste.
Whenever equipped creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, you may unattach Hermes' Talaria from it. If you do, exile equipped creature, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
Equip 1
From Hermes, Messenger of the Gods. Fun for Johnny. Eat it, Lightning Greaves!!!
Mark of Cain 3W
Legendary Enchantment--Aura (rare)
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature is indestructible.
You may spend less to cast Mark of Cain if you cast it targeting a creature that dealt lethal combat damage this turn.
Dried Persimmon2
Artifact — Equipment {U}
Equipped creature has intimidate.
Sacrifice Dried Persimmon: Regenerate equipped creature.
Equip 2 "To think I was almost eaten by a persimmon!"
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Urim and Thummim6
Artifact
If you draw Urim and Thummim during your draw step, immediately reveal this card, put it onto the battlefield, tap all lands you control, empty your mana pool and end the turn. t: Search your library for a sorcery card and reveal that card. Shuffle your library, then put the card on top of it.
'Urim and Thummim' is the name Joseph Smith gave the magical glasses he used to translate the Book of Mormon.
Feroz's Ban would allow both black and white mana be paid for Lifeforce Mage, of course.
(Sorry Emocakes, had to reconsider. Blame riddle and megiddo)
Multicolored millcards in something other than dimir.
Look, brofaux, sorry to do this, but when I judge, I judge all cards as written. You can't go assuming that bloody meant "at end of turn." I would strip him of winner as well.
IK's card has all SORTS of minor templating issues.
Look, not to be rude, but you should just give this contest to whoever got fourth place.
I move for a vote of no confidence in brofaux.
... Unless this is a joke?
It's clearly a joke.
I was in fourth.
/stopping something before it starts
Ah well, On to the next contest!
"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?"
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-Thanks for updating the Mana Sigs Brofaux!
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Brofaux's last word was bloody.
Okay then. Looking back mine is a bit broken. In this case "a bit" is being used as a synonym for VERY. But I'm fairly proud that I made a card that broken, didn't even realize, then almost won.
I might just add a WiJ Hall of Shame spoiler to my sig now :p.
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wij bragging rights, ha! I never noticed.
I should make one for me.
I only made it recently, after my third win. I'm very competitive so I figured why the hell not.
You should, everyone should. I think it'd be awesome if I started a trend.
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Legendary Land (M)
El Dorado is every land type.
Whenever El Dorado becomes tapped, sacrifice a permanent.
Calling El Dorado an item is perhaps stretching it...
Creature- Elemental Beast {U}
Whenever Primeval Predator would be the target of a non-copy spell or ability with a single target, copy it. You may choose a new target for the copy.
2/3
Nice flavor here, fits my conception of that color combo perfectly - animals with elemental powers.
Now as for the card, it seems a bit too efficient to me. First off, there are only ten creatures that are 2/3s for 2 CMC:
http://magiccards.info/query?q=pow%3D2+tou%3D3+cmc%3D2&v=card&s=cname
Most of them have drawbacks. However, I would say a 2/3 for 2 CMC is fine for today's metagame, but realize it is already on the top of the curve. Now add it's ability, and it's too good for 2 CMC. You could play this turn two then put a giant growth on it turn three, copy giant growth, and attack with a 8/9... turn three. Many other possible combinations as well. This would be great at 3 CMC.
85 B
Now as for the judgings, look guys, I had simply gone through it as I always do, reading each card and writing down my thoughts of it. I generally go through possible scenarios involving the cards as I make my judgings, sometimes I rush and I don't do that.
Emocakes card, I really liked it and what it could do, so I had ignored it's cost completely, and I didn't think of different scenarios where it could be used, I just liked it for the concept and mechanics and my judgings was only based on that.
Upon notification of my error, I reconsidered the card and realized it's heavy brokenness, went back and amended it.
Sure I can change my judgings, sure I can revoke who I give the winner status too, the same can happen in any highly organized event. No challenge was posted at the time, so no problems.
@Bloodyspasm - Must it be of mythological creation? Can we take an object from a current day fantasy, such as Lord of the Rings?
Multicolored millcards in something other than dimir.
Legendary Artifact - Equipment (R)
Equip 1W
Equipped creature has "1W: This creature deals 2 damage to each creature blocking it. Remove this creature from combat."
Bonus-track:
Theseus WW
Legendary Creature - Human Soldier (R)
Lifelink, first strike
As long as you control a creature named Ariadne, Theseus gets +2/+2.
2/2
Ariadne 1W
Legendary Creature - Human (R)
t: Target creature loses first strike, double strike, trample and haste until end of turn.
1/1
Cretan Minotaur 3RG
Legendary Creature - Minotaur (R)
Vigilance, first strike
Cretan Minotaur blocks each turn if able.
4/6
Point is that Theseus can defeat Minotaur and stay alive only with help of both Ariadne and her Thread.
Artifact - Legendary Equipment
Equip
Equipped creature gains deathtouch, first strike, and piercing (if a permanent blocks, is blocked by, or is targeted by this creature, it loses indestructible and shroud until end of turn).
:4mana:, Unattach Gungnir: Destroy target creature.
ERRATA:
Piercing (This permanent can destroy indestructible permanents and can target permanents with shroud.)
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Legendary Artifact- Equipment
Equipped creature is indestructible.
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice the equipped creature. Attach The Sword of Damocles to target creature.
Equip- 2
Legendary Artifact - Equipment
Equip Avatar 3WR (~ may only be equipped to avatar creatures)
Equipped creature gets +4/+4, vigilance, and annihilator 2.
When god's must keep order, they must, like any king, bring war before peace.
Multicolored millcards in something other than dimir.
Enchantment - Aura {M}
~is indestructible
~May only be played on white legendary creatures.
Enchanted creature becomes a planeswalker with 6 loyalty counters on it, and has the following abilities:
+2: Destroy Target Planeswalker or legendary creature
-X: Redeem a creature from any graveyard with converted mana cost of X
(When a creature is redeemed, return it to play under your control. If it is not a white creature, it becomes white, ignoring its previous colors.)
-10: Destroy all lands and creatures in play
I must strive to uphold the dharma, and cast out all those who might try to defer me from the path
_______________________________________________________________
Explanation of the Pashupatastra:
Pashupatastra
Dharma
Explanation of Mana cost and other game related ideas:
- Can only be cast on White creatures in favor of the law/justice aspect
- Can only be cast on Legendary creatures as it cannot be "Used by lesser
warriors.
- Higher mana cost to kind of counter the fact that it has so many loyalty counters.
-It is an aura instead of an artifact as it can be cast through a number of different mediums (Mind/eyes/words/bow)
-It is white as that is the color that strives for morality/justice/all that good stuff.
Explaining the Planeswalker abilities/amount of counters:
-Why 6 counters? It's abilities cant be used much, so this kind of speeds it up to get to 10 just that much faster.
+2, Its only a two and not one because as it can only target 2 very limited things, it won't be using the ability a lot.
-X, Admittedly, more of a filler ability. But can help finish the game if used after the final ability.
-10, This will be a very late game ability, and once used *should* completely decimate the playing field. It costs so much as it is basically taking *** and Armageddon and making one ability. the two cards have a CMC of 9, upped it by one as they are coming together.
In the end, defending against any potential arguments that it is undercosted, when I look at this card, I think it has a very niche appeal, and would probably only see good play in an EDH format
Why Indian Mythology? Because over 50% of the entrances are going to be "White/Caucasian" mythology, figured I'd spice it up a little bit. Get it? Spice? and it's Indian? haha.... oh me....
"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?"
My Trading Post
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WUHaunted HumansUW
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GToken SwarmG
BRVampsRB
GElvesG
To Build:
BWTokensWB
To NOT build:
Any Red deck. Ever. (Slivers excluded)
Legendary Artifact
1: Target artifact gains or loses the color(s) of your choice until end of turn.
"They're not so bad after I do this to them!" -Tezzeret the Seeker
Edit: Basis is Philospher's stone if not obvious.
Guess I'll have to come up with something else...
Hermes' Talaria 3
Legendary Artifact-Equipment (U)
Equipped creature has flying and haste.
Whenever equipped creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, you may unattach Hermes' Talaria from it. If you do, exile equipped creature, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
Equip 1
From Hermes, Messenger of the Gods. Fun for Johnny. Eat it, Lightning Greaves!!!
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I don't do sigs.
If you can read this, you don't need glasses.
3W
Legendary Enchantment--Aura (rare)
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature is indestructible.
You may spend less to cast Mark of Cain if you cast it targeting a creature that dealt lethal combat damage this turn.
Make a card called Long For This World.
Artifact — Equipment {U}
Equipped creature has intimidate.
Sacrifice Dried Persimmon: Regenerate equipped creature.
Equip 2
"To think I was almost eaten by a persimmon!"
Artifact
If you draw Urim and Thummim during your draw step, immediately reveal this card, put it onto the battlefield, tap all lands you control, empty your mana pool and end the turn.
t: Search your library for a sorcery card and reveal that card. Shuffle your library, then put the card on top of it.
'Urim and Thummim' is the name Joseph Smith gave the magical glasses he used to translate the Book of Mormon.