Prediction: no basics in packs. We'll get fixing in that slot like in guild crash.
This sounds like a good guess.
Agreed. There was a discussion, I think in the general forum a while ago, that they could easily retool the land spot in the pack like the Unstable contraptions. This would help with limited fixing as seen in M19, but I think it should include the uncommon and rare cycles as well. Getting basic lands is not a problem for a beginner. If I was in a need for a lot of basics, I would buy a fat pack.
if i remember right it is supposed to be ravnica in autumn, so thats why everything is a little darker
This. Autumnal equinox will do that to an environment, especially when some districts/areas are closer to the poles. (Although if Ravnica is one giant cityscape covering the span of the plane(t), some equatorial regions won't be affected by seasonal changes. Wonder how they're going to work that into it...)
They're not too wow-inducing. The forest is probably the best of the five but nothing too spectacular compared to recent basic lands we've had.
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I really hope we get some basilica courtyard and "red-light" district Swamps this time. Every Ravnica Swamp released so far feels like it fits Golgari and Dimir but not one to fit Orzhov and Rakdos.
I really hope we get some basilica courtyard and "red-light" district Swamps this time. Every Ravnica Swamp released so far feels like it fits Golgari and Dimir but not one to fit Orzhov and Rakdos.
Well, in previous sets they released on set of lands for the entire block. Here they are treating each set as standalone. So it is very likely that the lands in Alliances will be themed towards the guilds in that set.
Here's hoping.
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The main question is if they will make any truly unique lands. I still remember the purple forests from Innistrad and thought they were kind of weird. Now people constantly want the foils for them. I also think an Island that literally looks like a traditional island has become one of the rarer types of artwork this game has to offer.
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1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
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The main question is if they will make any truly unique lands. I still remember the purple forests from Innistrad and thought they were kind of weird. Now people constantly want the foils for them. I also think an Island that literally looks like a traditional island has become one of the rarer types of artwork this game has to offer.
always love to see lesser known artist portfolios. didnt know he did the recent nico bolas.
it looks like he did a seriously sweet looking mountain. hope it shows up.
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I really hope we get some basilica courtyard and "red-light" district Swamps this time. Every Ravnica Swamp released so far feels like it fits Golgari and Dimir but not one to fit Orzhov and Rakdos.
Svetlin Velinov's work (linked by colt above) includes a very Izzet looking mountain and an undercity fungus forest, so chances might not be too bad.
This. Autumnal equinox will do that to an environment, especially when some districts/areas are closer to the poles. (Although if Ravnica is one giant cityscape covering the span of the plane(t), some equatorial regions won't be affected by seasonal changes. Wonder how they're going to work that into it...)
They're not too wow-inducing. The forest is probably the best of the five but nothing too spectacular compared to recent basic lands we've had.
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Well, in previous sets they released on set of lands for the entire block. Here they are treating each set as standalone. So it is very likely that the lands in Alliances will be themed towards the guilds in that set.
Here's hoping.
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They also got work from Svetlin Velinov, who if you are not familiar with, you might recognize his work...
https://www.artstation.com/velinov
The main question is if they will make any truly unique lands. I still remember the purple forests from Innistrad and thought they were kind of weird. Now people constantly want the foils for them. I also think an Island that literally looks like a traditional island has become one of the rarer types of artwork this game has to offer.
1. (Ravnica Allegiance): You can't keep a good esper control deck down... Or Wilderness Reclamation... or Gates...
2. (War of the Spark): Guys, I know what we need! We need a cycle of really idiotic flavor text victory cards! Jace's Triumph...
3. (War of the Spark): Lets make the format with control have even more control!
Needs more John Avon.
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.. might as well call the set Shadows over Ravnica
always love to see lesser known artist portfolios. didnt know he did the recent nico bolas.
it looks like he did a seriously sweet looking mountain. hope it shows up.
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BURGrixis Death's Shadow
GWBCoCo Elves
WCDeath and Taxes(sold)Svetlin Velinov's work (linked by colt above) includes a very Izzet looking mountain and an undercity fungus forest, so chances might not be too bad.
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