Are they changing Tribal to Kindred due to the (situationally) negative usage of the word tribal?
I think it more has to do with the return to Lorwyn in 2025 or 2026. They must already be designing that set. But announcing that change, they are A) creating hype and drawing interest from the community (and) B) getting the community used to saying "kindred" and not "tribal." I believe an obvious correlation comes from cards like Kindred Dominance, which have been proven to be very popular, as well as the word explaining the connection about the interconnectivity of the creature type.
I do not really think there's a negativity to the term "tribal," as no one in the community really saw as a slight against cultures that have a history of coming from tribes. I am Jewish and when I meet another Jew for the first time, I (like many other's of my faith) like to jokingly say "Ah, one of the Tribe!" Which is in reference to the 12 Tribes of Israel. Words only have power and negative connotations when others let them. There are tribal drums, tribal beats, and tribal chants. None of which bear any negative connotations. In fact, tribal drumming and tribal beats are heavily incorporated into modern music, it is what has made metal bands like Sepultura and Soulfly (both lead by Max Cavalera) so popular. In other gaming circles, specifically White Wolf and World of Darkness, both publishers of Vampire (the pen n' paper roleplaying game), the different groups of vampires have ben referred to as "tribes."
If I am wrong about the word "tribal" and WotC, then someone please link and article from WotC explicitly stating that's the case. But until then, I stand by my statement that the word "tribal" is not being changed because of any negative buxx associated by outraged others pinning it to the word.
I understand the reach and the tapping, but how does a whip help you discover stuff?
It's the Indiana Jones usage of the whip... it gets used to to get over the chasm, swing like Pitfall Harry to the other side and you find the treasure! Is it just a single gold coin? Or is it some massive statue that comes to life? Or is it a pit of snakes... he hates snakes...
That flavor is too much... I almost spit out my Arnold Palmer when I realized target land deals 3 damage to that creature... the creature fell from the sky and took 3 damage
I was really hoping for cuddly art... THIS ISN'T CUDDLY ART!!! There might at well be a pair of 8-bit shades on his face like he's chillin' in some late 2000's Vines cell phone upload video...
If there's a way to easily keep bringing back Dusk Legion Sergeant (give each vampire "Persist" until end of turn) with a free sac outlet, Nearheath Stalker and Vengeful Vampire both have "Undying," which will cancel out the Persist counter. A fun little engine for anyone running a Mardu Vampire build.
An absolute hoser in late game when that land pocket you hit needs to be a big creature. I just with it had cost six to activate for six counters or was a 1/4 for the same price.. or have it cost 1GG and have it as a 3/3, so it can at least block and smack also. But I guess in play testing this was the best balance somehow?
The Hoverstone Pilgrim feels like it's over hosted by by just 1 colorless for constructed playable. It could've had just one toughness less and it would've been just fine. I suppose it's an acceptable artifact for Commander though. It is repeatable deck recycling, that can also shuffle into thejbrary the troublesome graveyard cards I give it a "B" (if I was using the classic "S, A, B, C, D, F" chart.
I really like this, as it gives blue decks a way to (somewhat) accelerate into their land drops more often. This is a really strong card for sealed. For just 1 colorless mana, you either get the land or get the counter, then filter the top card into the graveyard, which in this set can matter quite a bit. A really strong contender for a first pick after the rare has been snatched in a draft.
This just got me thinking... there are now a lot of manlands. When it comes to a manland Commander build, there are a lot of options. So let's get brewin'- time to break away from the typical builds. For once I'd like to see a 5-color manland deck across from me (I'm usually the one playing the off-kilter deck.
I think it more has to do with the return to Lorwyn in 2025 or 2026. They must already be designing that set. But announcing that change, they are A) creating hype and drawing interest from the community (and) B) getting the community used to saying "kindred" and not "tribal." I believe an obvious correlation comes from cards like Kindred Dominance, which have been proven to be very popular, as well as the word explaining the connection about the interconnectivity of the creature type.
I do not really think there's a negativity to the term "tribal," as no one in the community really saw as a slight against cultures that have a history of coming from tribes. I am Jewish and when I meet another Jew for the first time, I (like many other's of my faith) like to jokingly say "Ah, one of the Tribe!" Which is in reference to the 12 Tribes of Israel. Words only have power and negative connotations when others let them. There are tribal drums, tribal beats, and tribal chants. None of which bear any negative connotations. In fact, tribal drumming and tribal beats are heavily incorporated into modern music, it is what has made metal bands like Sepultura and Soulfly (both lead by Max Cavalera) so popular. In other gaming circles, specifically White Wolf and World of Darkness, both publishers of Vampire (the pen n' paper roleplaying game), the different groups of vampires have ben referred to as "tribes."
If I am wrong about the word "tribal" and WotC, then someone please link and article from WotC explicitly stating that's the case. But until then, I stand by my statement that the word "tribal" is not being changed because of any negative buxx associated by outraged others pinning it to the word.
It's the Indiana Jones usage of the whip... it gets used to to get over the chasm, swing like Pitfall Harry to the other side and you find the treasure! Is it just a single gold coin? Or is it some massive statue that comes to life? Or is it a pit of snakes... he hates snakes...
I know you said you aren't tracking the Jurassic Park cards... is anyone else then?