Quote from Rai Kerensky »Quote from Clebballfan »Catalog has been around more than once before. Does the author just like the art? (It's not good art btw.)
In Standard. I am glad to see it in Standard.
We have a strictly better version of it in standard right now?
Artificer's Epiphany
Instant (R)
Until end of turn, all creatures lose all abilities and have base power and toughness 1/1 until end of turn.
So dazzling that all are dazed; so beautiful that all are mute; so inspiring that all inspiration flees.
IIW: Hybrid Commands
We'll need 1-3 more judges for this month still, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask here.
(This month's banner uses the art of Approach of the Second Sun by Noah Bradley. It was created by the wonderful bravelion83.)
June 2017 MCC Round One: A Grave Proposal
The second sun is coming, Bolas's return is nigh, and Amonkhet is on the brink of devastation. But, we can't just focus on the present. We also must reflect on the past, the anthologies beforehand. That's exactly what's happening this month. The first two rounds will let you choose between highlighting the Egyptian plane's glory or the past of the Commander series. The Third will put you squarely in the God-Pharoah's realm, and Round 4 will give you a long look at the achievements of Commander.
Main Challenge: Amonkhet: Design a card with Embalm.
Sub 2: Your card is not white or blue.
Sub 2: Your card is not an instant or sorcery.
Main A: Your card must natively have embalm. Allowing the card to give other creatures embalm does not count for this challenge.
Sub A1: The embalm cost is gathered the same way as the converted mana cost. Additional costs and X values do not contribute to this.
Sub A2: Having White or Blue in the color identity is fine, but the card cannot be white or blue itself.
Main C: Tempting Offer is worded as such: Tempting offer — {do something}. Each opponent may {do the same}. For each opponent who does, {do something again}.
Join Forces is worded: Join forces — Starting with you, each player may pay any amount of mana.
Sub C1: Converted mana cost only factors in the mana cost and assumes X is 0. Additional Nonmana costs or X's do not change the converted mana cost.
Note: You will NEED to clarify which challenge you are attempting with your submission or you will be liable for disqualification at the judge's discretion. We do not have time or need to look through your card to decide which challenge you are doing.
As always please remember
(X/3) Appeal: Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card?
(X/3) Elegance: Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
Development -
(X/3) Viability: How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity?
(X/3) Balance: Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
Creativity -
(X/3) Uniqueness: Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel “fresh”?
(X/3) Flavor: Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
Polish -
(X/3) Quality: Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating.
(X/2) *Main Challenge: Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge?
(X/2) Subchallenges: One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
Total: X/25
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
Good luck all!
Player deadline: Thursday, June 8th, 23:59 EDT
Judge Deadline: Monday, June 12th, 23:59 EDT
Judges
Necarg
Bravelion83
Tilwin
We'll need more judges, and you can sign up for it here!
Second: You all deserve an apology, and I'm sorry. Here's the short version of why I didn't finish my judging in april,
- My computer was having a lot of issues which have now been fixed (by getting a new computer.)
- I had one of my worst depressive episodes to date in late April and early May.
- Finals Month is hellish, like for many.
Still, it isn't much of an excuse, and I should have still finished my judging then, and I am deeply sorry.June's MCC will begin today in about 8 hours, and it will have us exploring both Bolas's created plane and the multiverse wide battles of Commander!
Legendary Creature - Zombie Cleric (R)
Other Zombie creatures you control have +2/+1 and lifelink.
XWWUU, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of the exiled creature, except it's white and a zombie with no mana cost in addition to its other types. X is the converted mana cost of the exiled creature.
3/4
IIW: Draw two cards.
(This month's banner uses the art of Approach of the Second Sun by Noah Bradley. It was created by the wonderful bravelion83.)
June 2017 MCC Judge Signups
The contest will start on the 1st of June (this afternoon). Any judges willing to join must please make a post in this thread stating that they are in. If you want to judge this month, but have never judged before, please give your judgement on the sample card listed below. Regard the card as if all challenges were met. Please post your judgement in this thread using the MCC Rubric below.
Sample Card
Burning Memory XR
Instant (R)
Pay X life. Exile the top X cards of your library. You may play those cards until the end of your next turn. Exile Burning Memory
"Fire proves to be a good memo most of the time."
_Chandra Nalaar
(X/3) Appeal: Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card?
(X/3) Elegance: Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
Development -
(X/3) Viability: How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity?
(X/3) Balance: Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
Creativity -
(X/3) Uniqueness: Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel “fresh”?
(X/3) Flavor: Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
Polish -
(X/3) Quality: Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating.
(X/2) *Main Challenge: Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge?
(X/2) Subchallenges: One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
Total: X/25
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
Current Judges:
Necarg
bravelion83
Legendary Artifact (R)
Whenever a colored permanent enters the battlefield under your control, you gain life equal to your devotion to that color.
When your devotion to any one color becomes greater than 7, sacrifice Shrine of the Gods and draw seven cards.
"Being overzealous is no small feat, but still it lies a threat."
IIW: Draw two cards.
Sorcery (R)
Exile X target cards from your graveyard. Until the beginning of your end step, you may play those cards. (You still pay their costs.)
At the beginning of your end step, shuffle your hand and graveyard into your library, then draw X cards.
Exile Dissipating Memories.
At last, Ludevic remembered the details of his creation, but only for a moment.
Legendary Creature - Zombie Wizard (R)
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, put two +1/+1 counters on Ertai, the Defiler.
Remove X +1/+1 counters from Ertai: Counter target spell with converted mana cost X.
2/2
Next: A commander representing a multicolored eldrazi.
Enchantment (M)
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may tap an untapped red creature you control. If you do, put a charge counter on Wave of Immeasureable Flame, then put a charge counter on it for each charge counter on it.
Sacrifice Wave of Immeasurable Flame: Wave of Immeasurable Flame deals X damage to target creature or player, where X is the number of charge counters on Wave of Immeasurable Flame.
"They'll never expect my ultra-super move!"
IIW: Something Something JoJo reference.