Based on Will and Rowan Kenrith likely being on the art:
"The first thing they told the Kenrith twins after they played too much sports in Kylem was to go back to school."
This is an amazing first impression. I'd like to point out that our diligent speculators on the other threat collectively nailed the enemy-color theming (which has been long-overdue) and got the names correct, except I think transposing Prismari and Quandrix.
I agree with everyone who thinks Jin-Gitaxias is likely to appear. I know it would be utterly absurd, but a small part of me just really wants him to be one of the professors at Strixhaven, hiding in plain sight. Can you imagine the classes he would teach? (Maybe that would be more appropriate for the next Un-set?)
I love Will Kenrith's art. I wish we could get the twins on their own individual cards. Like, put them in the same sets together, but give us individual characters. So upsetting.
That Silverquil leader guy, oh yaaass henny
Love the Japanese artwork. If we get the snowy Mt. Fuji/Kyoto art I will cry with joy
I love Will Kenrith's art. I wish we could get the twins on their own individual cards. Like, put them in the same sets together, but give us individual characters. So upsetting.
I actually think they're going to show up all the time whenever a new gimmick becomes available that makes for neat twin-flavored designs.
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Heck, every day I wake up, I don't go out and kill people - and I'm rewarded by not having legions of enemies! Amazing how that works.
Although ninjas are experts of camouflage and concealment, they are actually horrible liars. This means that no matter where you are, you can shout out, “Are there any ninjas here?” and if there’s a ninja within earshot, he’ll be compelled to respond.
I need 4 of that Japanese Opt asap please!!! I wish the Swords to Plowshares was Path to Exile, but still cool.
Don't like the "mana value" change. "Converted Mana cost" has worked fine for how many years? but I can see it saves space in the Command cards with so much text.
Kaldheim was barely just released and we already get previews of the next set? calm down Wizards.
And wow, art with Will Kentrith where he doesn't look like Brienne of Tarth. Looks better.
So.... the 5 face commander will be the 5 founder elder dragons?
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How i feel about competitive players and casual players in EDH: The competitive are german tourists, the casual are italian tourists, both in a italian beach. The italians asking themselves "why are the germans here?" make a legitimate question, the answer is because the beach is beautiful, no matter the country you came from. The italians wanting to ban the germans are dumb, because if the germans pay for their stay and follow the rules like everyone else, they have the right to be in the beach. Hovewer, if the germans started to ask themselves "why are the italians here?"... they would be dumb as hell.
As for the colleges, I feel liek Quandrix is the only one that works well. Fractals and math make sense as a "subject" (since that is what they appear to be going for). Lorehold also works somewhat but an archeology based organisation that's bound to one lcoation is really awkward. Prismari doesn't jive well for me in a Magic setting (what use is there for performance art? Unless the plane of Strixhaven is Ravnica-like). Silverquill appears to be closer to a "clique"-based grouping than a subject based one, similar to the houses in Harry Potter? And Witherbloom is literally just Golgari, lol.
Also, Lorehold has the only good motto. What the hell is "Express yourself with the elements." supposed to be. That's an awful motto that means literally nothing.
You sound like one of those people who think universities shouldn't teach art because it has "no value in the real world."
I think Prismari works fine, there's no reason for a branch of a school to fill a super pressing societal need. And I reckon that when you're doing "art" with fireballs and blasts of ice, you can still hold yourself pretty well in a fight. I do agree on the motto though, it sucks.
Out of the five colleges, Silverquill seems like it fits its colors the least to me. I'd put literature in WR, together with history and archeology (story/rhyming structure + writer's/poet's passion). BW would be a better fit for social sciences, economics and maybe even a bit of philosphy. But I bet they avoided at least the econ connection because it would've made the college too similar to the Orzhov. As you pointed out though, Witherbloom is almost literally Golgari, so... I feel like the focus for BG is always too much on zombies, "dead bodies" and reanimation. I'd like to see a Gx science faction that focuses more on flora (and fungi) and a less "in your face" interpretation of the cycle of life and death thing, but oh well.
This set seems very fluffy and lighthearted, which is a nice contrast to the grim and harsh tones of Kkaldheim, but will get some getting used to. The art on the Lorehold Command and the Witherbloom Theme Booster could be straigh from Unsanctioned set art.
This set seems very fluffy and lighthearted, which is a nice contrast to the grim and harsh tones of Kkaldheim, but will get some getting used to. The art on the Lorehold Command and the Witherbloom Theme Booster could be straigh from Unsanctioned set art.
Honestly, given the name Strixhaven, the association of the word Strix and related words with witches, and the flavour of existing MTG Strixes like Baleful Strix and Parasitic Strix, I was expecting this set to be more grimdark.
I'm a little surprised they spoiled anything for Strixhaven considering Kaldheim just came out not even two weeks ago. It seems like they cannot let any set breathe anymore before the next bit of info is spilling out for the next set.
The Commands are fine, none of them stand out amongst the others and overall seem a bit average.
The CMC and "shuffle library" text seem a little strange. Sure "converted mana cost" could eat up a bit of space on a card, but it rarely mattered, though "mana value" is much shorter. Take out "your library" doesn't seem necessary, but again I do suppose it makes some things shorter.
The Masterpieces makes me wonder if this was done because set boosters weren't doing well or as yet another way to try and sell them and why the Japanese versions were necessary, though they do look nice.
It's kind of amazing that after reading through 2 pages of this topic, it's almost unanimously positive reception to the previews. That pretty much never happens for any magic product on this forum, so great job Wizards on this one!
I love the commands, and I hope that means we get a new cycle of charms and guildmages too.
Ingenious method of reprinting cards at a steady clip in a standard set without making them standard legal. Should provide a very helpful reprint method in the future both to help with much needed reprints and also to help boost the value of standard in-print sets, both of which have been issues of late.
So.... the 5 face commander will be the 5 founder elder dragons?
maybe. But the thing is they said the face commanders reveal secrets about strixhaven
plus it wouldn't shock me the elder dragons are in the standard set
personally as nuts as this sounds feel the secret thing is despite a enemy set they are shard decks. Where I’m going with this is a student/professor who supports 2 colleges kind of like Ghired, Conclave Exile switches gruul guild but still supports selesyna due to magic and creatures
personally as nuts as this sounds feel the secret thing is despite a enemy set they are shard decks. Where I’m going with this is a student/professor who supports 2 colleges kind of like Ghired, Conclave Exile switches gruul guild but still supports selesyna due to magic and creatures
Two overlapping enemy color pairs make wedges, not arcs. Shards were arcs. I think that's unlikely, simply because I expect them to seize the opportunity to make the decks fit the set. Arbitrarily increasing the colors is going to leave the with redundancy for the next time a set calls for three-colored Commander-decks.
I personally hope the tie-in products are a success. It gives us opportunities for deeper lore while experimental sets like Commander Legends will always be an opportunity to give us goodies for nostalgia or auspicious flavor.
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Heck, every day I wake up, I don't go out and kill people - and I'm rewarded by not having legions of enemies! Amazing how that works.
Although ninjas are experts of camouflage and concealment, they are actually horrible liars. This means that no matter where you are, you can shout out, “Are there any ninjas here?” and if there’s a ninja within earshot, he’ll be compelled to respond.
Ingenious method of reprinting cards at a steady clip in a standard set without making them standard legal. Should provide a very helpful reprint method in the future both to help with much needed reprints and also to help boost the value of standard in-print sets, both of which have been issues of late.
I remember the Amonkhet Masterpieces reception on this forum was primarily that we were tired of the Masterpieces reprint method and its happening for consecutive sets drained away its impact. The Amonkhet Masterpieces having an unclear, if any, overarching theme and being to the unreadable side didn't help.
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holy **** that art might be the greatest art in the history of magic (opinion ofcoarse)
"The first thing they told the Kenrith twins after they played too much sports in Kylem was to go back to school."
I agree with everyone who thinks Jin-Gitaxias is likely to appear. I know it would be utterly absurd, but a small part of me just really wants him to be one of the professors at Strixhaven, hiding in plain sight. Can you imagine the classes he would teach? (Maybe that would be more appropriate for the next Un-set?)
That Silverquil leader guy, oh yaaass henny
Love the Japanese artwork. If we get the snowy Mt. Fuji/Kyoto art I will cry with joy
|| UW Jace, Vyn's Prodigy UW || UG Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (feat. Arixmethes) UG ||
Cards I still want to see created:
|| Olantin, Lost City || Pavios and Thanasis || Choryu ||
I assume the distribution according to traditional rarities will still mean you'll get a Mythic (like Demonic Tutor) only once every few boxes.
Looking great so far.
The Japanese artwork is incredible, but part of me thinks this would have fitted a Return to Kamigawa perfectly ^^
Anyway, really excited.
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The Simic command is quite lame.
Oh well, I love enemy pairs so this set is off on the right foot.
Yup, can't wait to open me some of these in boosters.
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I actually think they're going to show up all the time whenever a new gimmick becomes available that makes for neat twin-flavored designs.
Although ninjas are experts of camouflage and concealment, they are actually horrible liars. This means that no matter where you are, you can shout out, “Are there any ninjas here?” and if there’s a ninja within earshot, he’ll be compelled to respond.
Don't like the "mana value" change. "Converted Mana cost" has worked fine for how many years? but I can see it saves space in the Command cards with so much text.
Kaldheim was barely just released and we already get previews of the next set? calm down Wizards.
And wow, art with Will Kentrith where he doesn't look like Brienne of Tarth. Looks better.
I think Prismari works fine, there's no reason for a branch of a school to fill a super pressing societal need. And I reckon that when you're doing "art" with fireballs and blasts of ice, you can still hold yourself pretty well in a fight. I do agree on the motto though, it sucks.
Out of the five colleges, Silverquill seems like it fits its colors the least to me. I'd put literature in WR, together with history and archeology (story/rhyming structure + writer's/poet's passion). BW would be a better fit for social sciences, economics and maybe even a bit of philosphy. But I bet they avoided at least the econ connection because it would've made the college too similar to the Orzhov. As you pointed out though, Witherbloom is almost literally Golgari, so... I feel like the focus for BG is always too much on zombies, "dead bodies" and reanimation. I'd like to see a Gx science faction that focuses more on flora (and fungi) and a less "in your face" interpretation of the cycle of life and death thing, but oh well.
UR Mizzix of the Izmagnus ~~~ Build your own win-condition: Finite Spellslinging
UR Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer ~~~ We are the Borg. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own.
WUB Oloro, Ageless Ascetic ~~~ A Guide to dying slowly
UBR Marchesa, the Black Rose ~~~ Marchesa's undying Marionettes
RGW Mayael the Anima ~~~ All Hail the Big Chungus
GWU Chulane, Teller of Tales ~~~ Permanents Only ETB Shenanigans
BGU Sidisi, Brood Tyrant ~~~ Sidisi's Restless Servants
WUBRG The Ur-Dragon ~~~ Dragons eat your face
Honestly, given the name Strixhaven, the association of the word Strix and related words with witches, and the flavour of existing MTG Strixes like Baleful Strix and Parasitic Strix, I was expecting this set to be more grimdark.
it says "then shuffle." instead of "then shuffle your library."
The Commands are fine, none of them stand out amongst the others and overall seem a bit average.
The CMC and "shuffle library" text seem a little strange. Sure "converted mana cost" could eat up a bit of space on a card, but it rarely mattered, though "mana value" is much shorter. Take out "your library" doesn't seem necessary, but again I do suppose it makes some things shorter.
The Masterpieces makes me wonder if this was done because set boosters weren't doing well or as yet another way to try and sell them and why the Japanese versions were necessary, though they do look nice.
I love the commands, and I hope that means we get a new cycle of charms and guildmages too.
Ingenious method of reprinting cards at a steady clip in a standard set without making them standard legal. Should provide a very helpful reprint method in the future both to help with much needed reprints and also to help boost the value of standard in-print sets, both of which have been issues of late.
maybe. But the thing is they said the face commanders reveal secrets about strixhaven
plus it wouldn't shock me the elder dragons are in the standard set
personally as nuts as this sounds feel the secret thing is despite a enemy set they are shard decks. Where I’m going with this is a student/professor who supports 2 colleges kind of like Ghired, Conclave Exile switches gruul guild but still supports selesyna due to magic and creatures
Two overlapping enemy color pairs make wedges, not arcs. Shards were arcs. I think that's unlikely, simply because I expect them to seize the opportunity to make the decks fit the set. Arbitrarily increasing the colors is going to leave the with redundancy for the next time a set calls for three-colored Commander-decks.
I personally hope the tie-in products are a success. It gives us opportunities for deeper lore while experimental sets like Commander Legends will always be an opportunity to give us goodies for nostalgia or auspicious flavor.
Although ninjas are experts of camouflage and concealment, they are actually horrible liars. This means that no matter where you are, you can shout out, “Are there any ninjas here?” and if there’s a ninja within earshot, he’ll be compelled to respond.
I remember the Amonkhet Masterpieces reception on this forum was primarily that we were tired of the Masterpieces reprint method and its happening for consecutive sets drained away its impact. The Amonkhet Masterpieces having an unclear, if any, overarching theme and being to the unreadable side didn't help.