Hi there.
Let me know how to count about multiple attacking requirements to creatures.
I control Master of Cruelties and two Grizzly Bears. Opponent casts me Taunt. Next my turn, I play Incite to Master of Cruelties before combat phase. Then,
1.I should attack Master of Cruelties alone (Two requirements to this/Taunt and Incite)?
2.I should attack two Grizzly Bears (Two requirements to there/Taunt and Taunt)?
3.I can choose either 1 or 2?
The answer depends on whether, under the comprehensive rules, Taunt imposes one "requirement" (within the meaning of C.R. 508.1d) on each creature within its scope, or one "requirement" generally. And the comprehensive rules are unclear on this detail.
If Taunt imposes one "requirement" on each such creature, then you can attack with Master of Cruelties alone or attack with both Grizzly Bears together (in the latter case especially because then two "requirements" would be fulfilled, one for each creature, which is the maximum number that can be fulfilled). On the other hand, if Taunt imposes one "requirement" generally, then you must attack with Master of Cruelties alone, since this would be the only way to fulfill two attacking "requirements".
That rule would certainly benefit from being made clearer.
Still, it appears a very long stretch to me to reach the conclusion that Taunt generates one and only one requirement.
This feels more like a stubborn attempt at splitting hair.
508.1d The active player checks each creature they control to see whether it’s affected by any requirements (...)
It seems clear to me that requirements must be calculated on a 'per creature' basis.
(barring those exceptions which cannot be calculated locally and can only be calculated globally; eh, this is Magic: exceptions abound...
...and rule 508.1d should also be updated to address this)
The way I read 508.1d, since the OP controls 3 creatures, Taunt generates 3 requirements.
I guess it's time for the rules team to steps in...
Let me know how to count about multiple attacking requirements to creatures.
I control Master of Cruelties and two Grizzly Bears. Opponent casts me Taunt. Next my turn, I play Incite to Master of Cruelties before combat phase. Then,
1.I should attack Master of Cruelties alone (Two requirements to this/Taunt and Incite)?
2.I should attack two Grizzly Bears (Two requirements to there/Taunt and Taunt)?
3.I can choose either 1 or 2?
Which is the correct?
If Taunt imposes one "requirement" on each such creature, then you can attack with Master of Cruelties alone or attack with both Grizzly Bears together (in the latter case especially because then two "requirements" would be fulfilled, one for each creature, which is the maximum number that can be fulfilled). On the other hand, if Taunt imposes one "requirement" generally, then you must attack with Master of Cruelties alone, since this would be the only way to fulfill two attacking "requirements".
See also this thread and this thread.
Still, it appears a very long stretch to me to reach the conclusion that Taunt generates one and only one requirement.
This feels more like a stubborn attempt at splitting hair.
It seems clear to me that requirements must be calculated on a 'per creature' basis.
(barring those exceptions which cannot be calculated locally and can only be calculated globally; eh, this is Magic: exceptions abound...
...and rule 508.1d should also be updated to address this)
The way I read 508.1d, since the OP controls 3 creatures, Taunt generates 3 requirements.
I guess it's time for the rules team to steps in...
RULES OF MAGIC :
http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules
I'm going to watch the rules that perhaps will be changed.
Thank you very much.