I don’t play standard so I gotta ask, is Mana Leak too strong?
Not really, wizards just hates counterspells.
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I don’t play standard so I gotta ask, is Mana Leak too strong?
The printing of this, rather than reprinting of strictly stronger Mana Leak or Rune Snag, shows that that's WotC's perspective.
However, the printing of this after recently printing the strictly inferior Revolutionary Rebuff is hopefully a sign that they realized they went a little too far on nerfing standard countermagic and are clawing back to providing better options than things were then.
I don’t play standard so I gotta ask, is Mana Leak too strong?
The printing of this, rather than reprinting of strictly stronger Mana Leak or Rune Snag, shows that that's WotC's perspective.
However, the printing of this after recently printing the strictly inferior Revolutionary Rebuff is hopefully a sign that they realized they went a little too far on nerfing standard countermagic and are clawing back to providing better options than things were then.
It definitely does seem like, after years of trash, we're finally getting some decent counterspells - Quench is no mana leak but is quite good, Absorb is back to make aggro cry, Sinister Sabotage is pretty good.
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Don't know why they made the thrull cause damage instead of life loss (which is usual in Orzhov). I thought they wanted Red to be the only color that dealt direct damage?
Don't know why they made the thrull cause damage instead of life loss (which is usual in Orzhov). I thought they wanted Red to be the only color that dealt direct damage?
They've been dabbling in black dealing damage to players instead of life loss, this past year. Here's an article (first I found on a google search).
Don't know why they made the thrull cause damage instead of life loss (which is usual in Orzhov). I thought they wanted Red to be the only color that dealt direct damage?
They've been dabbling in black dealing damage to players instead of life loss, this past year. Here's an article (first I found on a google search).
I think life loss is a better Black mechanic, as Black is parasitic and amoral. Black creatures CAN be aggressive, but I think direct damage just doesn't make sense flavorfully.
I don’t play standard so I gotta ask, is Mana Leak too strong?
Not really, wizards just hates counterspells.
It really is though, and you are completely biased yourself if you think otherwise.
Mana leak is debatably equal or better than counterspell, and the fact that i can make that comparison says enough.
If you are not convinced by that alone, mana leak was only reprinted at the same time as lightning bolt in standard. The same time the titans were roaming a core set, valakut ramp and RUG ramp were dominant, and JTMS was farming PT's.
Mana leak not too strong for standard, funny people
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I don’t think they want to put a looting effect on a creature that could be cast in a mono green deck. Burning-Tree stuff could be in either gruul color or both, but if it’s hybrid it would need to have abilities that are appropriate in either.
I came in here hoping for a Burning-Tree Emissary like card, a busted RG two drop. I'm almost relieved that I didn't get it, that card was way broken in standard.
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I came in here hoping for a Burning-Tree Emissary like card, a busted RG two drop. I'm almost relieved that I didn't get it, that card was way broken in standard.
I'm still holding out for a common hybrid one drop of similar name. Burning-Tree Advocate or something like that. Its not going to happen but one can dream.
But Burning-Tree Shaman and Burning-Tree Bloodscale don’t...
Even still they have RG in their casting cost. Burning-Tree need to be multi-colored in my book.
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Combining these into one thread since they have the same source
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Not really, wizards just hates counterspells.
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!
The printing of this, rather than reprinting of strictly stronger Mana Leak or Rune Snag, shows that that's WotC's perspective.
However, the printing of this after recently printing the strictly inferior Revolutionary Rebuff is hopefully a sign that they realized they went a little too far on nerfing standard countermagic and are clawing back to providing better options than things were then.
And Baral loves Quench!
(U/B)(U/B)(U/B) JUMP IN THE LINE, ROCK YOUR BODY IN TIME
(R/W)(R/W)(R/W) RISING FROM THE NEON GLOOM, SHINING LIKE A CRAZY MOON
(U/R)(R/G)(G/U) STEALIN' WHEN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUYIN'
However at Uncommon and an enchantment, it seems like it could work better. Quench is just lesser Mana Leak.
It definitely does seem like, after years of trash, we're finally getting some decent counterspells - Quench is no mana leak but is quite good, Absorb is back to make aggro cry, Sinister Sabotage is pretty good.
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They've been dabbling in black dealing damage to players instead of life loss, this past year. Here's an article (first I found on a google search).
http://epicstream.com/news/JakeVyper/Magic-The-Gathering-Head-Designer-Says-Damage-vs-Life-Loss-Will-Get-Settled-Within-a-Year
Watch Atlantic Rim.
I think life loss is a better Black mechanic, as Black is parasitic and amoral. Black creatures CAN be aggressive, but I think direct damage just doesn't make sense flavorfully.
It really is though, and you are completely biased yourself if you think otherwise.
Mana leak is debatably equal or better than counterspell, and the fact that i can make that comparison says enough.
If you are not convinced by that alone, mana leak was only reprinted at the same time as lightning bolt in standard. The same time the titans were roaming a core set, valakut ramp and RUG ramp were dominant, and JTMS was farming PT's.
Mana leak not too strong for standard, funny people
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STOP using "dude/bro" as a pejorative or insult. Grow up.
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Benjamin Franklin: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Martin Luther King Jr.: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
I don’t think they want to put a looting effect on a creature that could be cast in a mono green deck. Burning-Tree stuff could be in either gruul color or both, but if it’s hybrid it would need to have abilities that are appropriate in either.
Stay reasonable, be mindful of your expectations and don't feed the trolls.
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I'm still holding out for a common hybrid one drop of similar name. Burning-Tree Advocate or something like that. Its not going to happen but one can dream.
Even still they have RG in their casting cost. Burning-Tree need to be multi-colored in my book.
STOP using "dude/bro" as a pejorative or insult. Grow up.
Margaret Thatcher: “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.”
Benjamin Franklin: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
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Not an unpopular opinion, just sayin' anyways.