Since the set likes +1/+1 counters, it seems to me that Call to War would make more sense if it gave one instead of a temporary buff.
Also, I like the feel of augment, but please don't do what Wizards did to poor battalion. All that turned out to be was a bunch of mediocre creatures that became decent in a group, when it should have been decent creatures that got better in a group. I look forward to seeing some of the uncommon and rare augment creatures.
As for glisten, I agree with what Horseshoe_Hermit has said, but I feel like the first spell clause is good enough to break crazy combos. It's debatable whether that is a solid mechanic, however, we all know how miracle turned out. Have you considered trading the first spell clause for diminishing returns? I'm interested to see where this goes.
During your upkeep, target opponent gains control of another creature you control of your choice. If you control no other creatures, you lose 5 life and target opponent gains control of Eric.
"Everything's gonna be fine? Nothing's fine. I don't know if you noticed this, but... everything's been getting worse... every second."
1/4
Next: Let's see how this works, I'm going to request a series of five. Each person that does one, do one of the other four remaining characters from the new Evil Dead, then suggest the next character to do. Once we have all five of them, the last person gets to do a commander based on the acrostic formed by the group's names. Let's continue with the one I probably should have done first (if we go by the acrostic): David.
Well, I'll keep things going. I don't know much about Sword of the New World, but it's loosely based on the Age of Exploration, which I am familiar with.
Ol' Swampy here was a toughie, even though he's a swamp thing, he's absolutely mono-green to me. Making him brings to light one of the few issues I have with a core element of MtG: swamps are verdant places teeming with life,as much or more so than any forest, rather than the murky grimy places of death that they are depicted as in much of the game. Just an observation to think about.
Anyhoo, on to the card!
Swamp Thing GGGGGG
Legendary Creature - Plant Elemental
Forestwalk, Swampwalk
G: Regenerate target plant, fungus, saproling, or forest.
Other plants, fungi, saprolings, and forests you control gain forestwalk and swampwalk.
Whenever an opponent taps a nonbasic land for mana, you gain 1 life.
"..."
6/6
Next: an iconic DnD monster.
"hard"mode: NOT a dragon.
Artifacts and enchantments you cast cost 1 less to cast.
1(U/G)(U/G),T: Return target noncreature artifact or enchanment with converted mana cost 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield under your control.
“Omigosh! Is... Isn't that a treasure map?! You HAVE to tell me where you got that!”
0/3
Next: An outlaw, oathbreaker, or pariah, heroic or villainous, whose theme is tribal, but penalizes his tribe rather than benefiting it.
When Caligula enters the battlefield the first time in a game, target player becomes a colleague.
You and any colleagues cannot attack each other or target each other with spells or abilities.
When a colleague loses the game, if ~ is in play, for each permanent that player controlled when he lost, put a token into play that is a copy of that permanent. Target player becomes a colleague.
"I have existed from the morning of the world and I will exist till the last star falls from the night. I am not mad!"
It's been several days now with no responses. I'm not a fan of Borderlands, but to keep things going, I'll do a favorite of mine from my own Steam list.
Kid, Silent Protagonist 2WG
Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
First Strike, Trample
Whenever Kid deals combat damage to an opponent, put a core counter on him.
WG,T, Remove a core counter from Kid: Return target land from your graveyard to play.
"..."
3/3
Next: Since the Kid here don't say much, how about a character (from any media) that won't shut up.
Go ahead and groan, I'm getting topical with this one.
Normally, I wouldn't be so negative, but I'm pretty pissed with my government and how they keep f---ing things up.
Errant Ass RWU
Legendary Creature - Donkey Advisor
Errant Ass is black(hearted).
RWU,T: Destroy all enchantments you do not control.
,Q: Set equal rights back 50 years. Tell everyone it's because the states can handle things fairly. No one believes you.
Texas announced shortly after the decision that a voter identification law that had been blocked would go into effect immediately, and that redistricting maps there would no longer need federal approval.
-The New York Times
0/1
Next: A public figure, past or present, that could inspire the hope that this idiot has crushed out of me.
Also, I like the feel of augment, but please don't do what Wizards did to poor battalion. All that turned out to be was a bunch of mediocre creatures that became decent in a group, when it should have been decent creatures that got better in a group. I look forward to seeing some of the uncommon and rare augment creatures.
As for glisten, I agree with what Horseshoe_Hermit has said, but I feel like the first spell clause is good enough to break crazy combos. It's debatable whether that is a solid mechanic, however, we all know how miracle turned out. Have you considered trading the first spell clause for diminishing returns? I'm interested to see where this goes.
Legendary Creature - Human
Pay 1 life, T: Draw a card.
During your upkeep, target opponent gains control of another creature you control of your choice. If you control no other creatures, you lose 5 life and target opponent gains control of Eric.
"Everything's gonna be fine? Nothing's fine. I don't know if you noticed this, but... everything's been getting worse... every second."
1/4
Next: Let's see how this works, I'm going to request a series of five. Each person that does one, do one of the other four remaining characters from the new Evil Dead, then suggest the next character to do. Once we have all five of them, the last person gets to do a commander based on the acrostic formed by the group's names. Let's continue with the one I probably should have done first (if we go by the acrostic): David.
Zheng He of Three Jewels 2UUU
Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
Islandwalk
Whenever Zheng He deals combat damage to an opponent, gain control of target land that opponent controls until the beginning of your next upkeep.
He set forth to collect tribute from the other countries of the world, as his was the rightful emperor of all men.
4/4
Next: An ancient historical figure who would fit well in green.
Meepo, Keeper of Dragons 1RR
Legendary Creature - Kobold Wizard
Dragons you control have first strike.
Other kobolds you control have "Sacrifice this creature: add R to your mana pool."
T: Add RR to your mana pool. Use this mana only to play dragon spells or use the activated abilities of dragons.
0/3
Next: The last character you'd think of as a MtG commander.
Anyhoo, on to the card!
Swamp Thing GGGGGG
Legendary Creature - Plant Elemental
Forestwalk, Swampwalk
G: Regenerate target plant, fungus, saproling, or forest.
Other plants, fungi, saprolings, and forests you control gain forestwalk and swampwalk.
Whenever an opponent taps a nonbasic land for mana, you gain 1 life.
"..."
6/6
Next: an iconic DnD monster.
"hard"mode: NOT a dragon.
Legendary Creature -Fungus Artificer
Artifacts and enchantments you cast cost 1 less to cast.
1(U/G)(U/G),T: Return target noncreature artifact or enchanment with converted mana cost 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield under your control.
“Omigosh! Is... Isn't that a treasure map?! You HAVE to tell me where you got that!”
0/3
Next: An outlaw, oathbreaker, or pariah, heroic or villainous, whose theme is tribal, but penalizes his tribe rather than benefiting it.
Courtney Love as Caligula RRRR
Legendary Creature - Human Noble
When Caligula enters the battlefield the first time in a game, target player becomes a colleague.
You and any colleagues cannot attack each other or target each other with spells or abilities.
When a colleague loses the game, if ~ is in play, for each permanent that player controlled when he lost, put a token into play that is a copy of that permanent. Target player becomes a colleague.
"I have existed from the morning of the world and I will exist till the last star falls from the night. I am not mad!"
1/1
Next: someone else playing a role or in disguise.
Kid, Silent Protagonist 2WG
Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
First Strike, Trample
Whenever Kid deals combat damage to an opponent, put a core counter on him.
WG,T, Remove a core counter from Kid: Return target land from your graveyard to play.
"..."
3/3
Next: Since the Kid here don't say much, how about a character (from any media) that won't shut up.
Legendary Creature - Elf Knight
Banding, First Strike
Creatures banded with Elwine gain flanking.
When Elwine enters the battlefield put a 2/2 white lion creature token into play.
"Do not be deceived by the rugged beauty of Chrace, for behind that serene mask lies a beast like none other."
2/2
Next: A foe of the White Lions.
"Stolen" straight from your own signature:
Mr. Pink (U/B)(U/B)
Legendary Creature - Human Rogue
Shroud
Mr. Pink is unblockable and cannot block.
Whenever Mr. Pink deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
Whenever an opponent discards a card, you may draw a card.
"I'm very sad about that, but some fellas are lucky, and some ain't."
2/1
Next: A legendary version of Labyrinth Minotaur
Also, check out the rest of Mike Mitchell's excellent artwork!
Maleficent, Mistress of Evil 3BBB
Legendary Creature - Faerie Wizard
2BB,T: Put a spindle counter on target creature.
Creatures with spindle counters on them do not untap during their controller's untap step.
During your upkeep, ~ deals 1 damage to each player for each creature they control with a spindle counter on it.
3BBB: ~ becomes a 7/7 dragon with flying and trample until end of turn.
"I, too shall bestow a gift on the child."
4/4
Next: One of her nemeses.
Hardmode: NOT Prince Phillip.
Pennywise the Dancing Clown BBBB
Legendary Creature - Shapeshifter
Deathtouch, Indestructible
When a creature dies, if ~ dealt damage to that creature this turn, transform ~.
"Come to me! Come to me, children! See how we all float down here! How we all float!"
1/1
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Legendary Creature - Horror
Deathtouch, Trample
At the end of the turn, if no creatures died this turn, transform ~.
"You have no power. This is the power; feel the power, brat, and then speak again of how you come to kill the Eternal."
7/7
Next: Your longest lived DnD character.
Fortress Maximus 10
Legendary Artifact Creature - Autobot
Defender, Indestructible
WR: Put a 2/2 autobot artifact creature token with haste and vigilance into play.
WU: Target creature blocked by an autobot doesn't untap during its controller's next untap phase.
UR:Fortress Maximus deals 1 damage to target creature. Tap that creature.
2WUR: Fortress Maximus loses defender and indestructible and gains lifelink and vigilance until end of turn.
"Prepare for war, but strive for peace."
10/10
Next: A legend based on one of the Mirage guildmagi.
Legendary Creature - Human Rogue
Protection from White and Blue
The legend rule does not apply to V.
Whenever a creature you control enters the battlefield, it becomes a copy of V.
V's power and toughness are each equal to the number of legendary creatures you control named V.
RRR,T, Sacrifice V: V deals damage equal to its power to target creature or player.
"There's no flesh or blood within this cloak to kill. There's only an idea. Ideas are bulletproof."
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Next: More from Moore.
Normally, I wouldn't be so negative, but I'm pretty pissed with my government and how they keep f---ing things up.
Errant Ass RWU
Legendary Creature - Donkey Advisor
Errant Ass is black(hearted).
RWU,T: Destroy all enchantments you do not control.
,Q: Set equal rights back 50 years. Tell everyone it's because the states can handle things fairly. No one believes you.
Texas announced shortly after the decision that a voter identification law that had been blocked would go into effect immediately, and that redistricting maps there would no longer need federal approval.
-The New York Times
0/1
Next: A public figure, past or present, that could inspire the hope that this idiot has crushed out of me.