Design a Card
- ZePancakes
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Re: Design a Card
Here's an Un- styled card (though a tad tame):
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Mist, My Fog Cover Band (U)
Instant
Players close their eyes till end of turn. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.
"I can't see anything in this fog!"
"You mean mist?"
"Ri-i-i-ght."
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Mist, My Fog Cover Band (U)
Instant
Players close their eyes till end of turn. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.
"I can't see anything in this fog!"
"You mean mist?"
"Ri-i-i-ght."
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Oh-h-h-h SNAP... Concede.
- Dominic Appleguard
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Re: Design a Card
Card Advantage (3BU)
Instant
Draw 12 cards, then discard 13 cards.
Strictly better.
Prismatic Pie (7)
Artifact
If a white effect would deal noncombat damage, that damage is prevented.
If a blue creature has power greater than or equal to its converted mana cost, destroy it.
If a black effect would prevent damage, double that damage instead.
If a red effect would counter a spell, prevent that effect.
If a green effect would reduce a creature's toughness, its toughness is increased instead.
Instant
Draw 12 cards, then discard 13 cards.
Strictly better.
Prismatic Pie (7)
Artifact
If a white effect would deal noncombat damage, that damage is prevented.
If a blue creature has power greater than or equal to its converted mana cost, destroy it.
If a black effect would prevent damage, double that damage instead.
If a red effect would counter a spell, prevent that effect.
If a green effect would reduce a creature's toughness, its toughness is increased instead.
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Re: Design a Card
I've got some funny ones; I'll a particular one. Not necessarily good or viable, just funny. If you guys like it, perhaps I'll throw in some of my more serious cards.
Edit: To defend why he has shroud; it's not so that he can't be affected by opponent's. It's so that he's player proof.
Edit: To defend why he has shroud; it's not so that he can't be affected by opponent's. It's so that he's player proof.
- Hepheastus
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Re: Design a Card
Mobilization (4)
Enchantment
Tap X to put X soldier tokens on Mobilization. Counter target spell by removing tokens equal to countered spells mana cost
My domain extends for thousands of miles and every inch of it will be devoted to defeating you
or possibly
There is no problem that cant be fixed with man power
Enchantment
Tap X to put X soldier tokens on Mobilization. Counter target spell by removing tokens equal to countered spells mana cost
My domain extends for thousands of miles and every inch of it will be devoted to defeating you
or possibly
There is no problem that cant be fixed with man power
Discere linguam Latinam fuit perditio tempore in schola
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
- AdmiralMemo
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Re: Design a Card
Needs a bit of a wording fix to make it consistent with normal MtG wording, but I like it.
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Re: Design a Card
Hepheastus wrote:Mobilization (4)
Enchantment
Tap X to put X soldier tokens on Mobilization. Counter target spell by removing tokens equal to countered spells mana cost
My domain extends for thousands of miles and every inch of it will be devoted to defeating you
or possibly
There is no problem that cant be fixed with man power
Firstly, that seems like a white spell to me. Except the counter seems blue too. So... I'm not sure about the ability.
Secondly, by 'tap x' do you mean pay x mana? Because if so, the right way to put it would be 'X:' If it's tap X creatures you control, then it'd start that way.
Thirdly, the second ability would have it's own line.
Fourthly, there's some wording problems. Namely, at the moment, you can sacrifice any kind of tokens... including tokens your opponent controls. same with the 'tap X' if you mean creatures. Also, you say 'tokens' incorrectly here. Tokens would be creatures. In this case, you would say Soldier Counters.
Finally, it seems like it'd be too broken to ever be made. Being able to counter multiple spells with one card, while being able to activate the ability only whenever you need it, would be nuts.
But the right wording would be:
"X: Put X Soldier counters on Mobilization.
Remove X Soldier counters from Mobilization: Counter target spell with converted mana cost equal to the number of counters removed this way."
Or if you meant tap down creatures, it'd be "Tap X creatures you control: Put X Soldier counters on Mobilization."
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Re: Design a Card
Would it be not broken if it were just "Counter target creature spell"? Because that seems more in flavor with the idea behind the card? Maybe "Counter target creature or artifact spell"?
Also, I think the "Tap X creatures you control" idea makes it less broken. Mana is easily obtained (usually). Tapping creatures means you can't use their abilities (if they have any), and you can't attack with them if it's your turn, or block with them if it's your opponent's turn.
Maybe the first ability should have a "Use this ability only if you could play a Sorcery" clause?
Also, I think the "Tap X creatures you control" idea makes it less broken. Mana is easily obtained (usually). Tapping creatures means you can't use their abilities (if they have any), and you can't attack with them if it's your turn, or block with them if it's your opponent's turn.
Maybe the first ability should have a "Use this ability only if you could play a Sorcery" clause?
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Re: Design a Card
AdmiralMemo wrote:Would it be not broken if it were just "Counter target creature spell"? Because that seems more in flavor with the idea behind the card? Maybe "Counter target creature or artifact spell"?
Also, I think the "Tap X creatures you control" idea makes it less broken. Mana is easily obtained (usually). Tapping creatures means you can't use their abilities (if they have any), and you can't attack with them if it's your turn, or block with them if it's your opponent's turn.
Maybe the first ability should have a "Use this ability only if you could play a Sorcery" clause?
It'd be less so if it was a creature spell. It doesn't seem like flavor works so much for artifacts though, at least the way I see it.
Tap X creatures does make it better. But it still has issues. For example, it's still a 4-drop 'counter anything you don't like with 0 CMC' spell. And just having it tap the creatures doesn't make it much better. Since unless there's a clause like the one you mentioned, the creatures can still block and you can still do it EoT. I'm not sure if the sorcery clause would make it better enough or not.
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Re: Design a Card
Thanks for all the Advice guys.
1.) I've only recently got back into Magic after a few years out
2.) I though up that card and wrote it in a lunch break, so was kinda rushed
Mobilization (4)
Enchantment
Tap X creatures you control: Add X soldier tokens to Mobilization. Use this ability only if you could play a Sorcery
Remove X Soldier counters from Mobilization: Counter target creature spell with converted mana cost equal to number of counters removed this way. Use this ability only once per turn
My domain extends for thousands of miles and every inch of it will be devoted to defeating you
or possibly
There is no problem that cant be fixed with man power
1.) I've only recently got back into Magic after a few years out
2.) I though up that card and wrote it in a lunch break, so was kinda rushed
Mobilization (4)
Enchantment
Tap X creatures you control: Add X soldier tokens to Mobilization. Use this ability only if you could play a Sorcery
Remove X Soldier counters from Mobilization: Counter target creature spell with converted mana cost equal to number of counters removed this way. Use this ability only once per turn
My domain extends for thousands of miles and every inch of it will be devoted to defeating you
or possibly
There is no problem that cant be fixed with man power
Discere linguam Latinam fuit perditio tempore in schola
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Re: Design a Card
There is already a card named Mobilization
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- Hepheastus
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Re: Design a Card
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Discere linguam Latinam fuit perditio tempore in schola
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
- Mara Kalat
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Re: Design a Card
Conduit of Fate (2UU)
Artifact
2{T}: Put a Charge Counter on Conduit of Fate.
Remove 2 Charge Counters from Conduit of Fate {T}:: Change a target of a spell or activated ability to another target.
"What do you mean our funds have been diverted?" - Riptide Laboratory Researcher
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Leafblade Operative (3G)
Creature - Elf Warrior
Protection from Black and White.
{U}: The next time Leafblade Operative deals damage to a player this turn you may draw a card.
3/3
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All feedback very welcome.
Mara.
Artifact
2{T}: Put a Charge Counter on Conduit of Fate.
Remove 2 Charge Counters from Conduit of Fate {T}:: Change a target of a spell or activated ability to another target.
"What do you mean our funds have been diverted?" - Riptide Laboratory Researcher
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Leafblade Operative (3G)
Creature - Elf Warrior
Protection from Black and White.
{U}: The next time Leafblade Operative deals damage to a player this turn you may draw a card.
3/3
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All feedback very welcome.
Mara.
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What if Alan Turing came up with the test because he was actually a robot and wanted people to find out?
- Hepheastus
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Re: Design a Card
As mentioned above I'm not in a position to comment on the actual mechanics of cards but I really like the Theme of Conduit of Fate
Discere linguam Latinam fuit perditio tempore in schola
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Re: Design a Card
Maybe i am reading it wrong by why can you put charge counters on Conduit of Fate it doesn't do anything
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Re: Design a Card
Huh...My guess would be you tap it and remove a charge counter to activate it's ability
Discere linguam Latinam fuit perditio tempore in schola
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
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Re: Design a Card
I think this one goes along with what R&D want to do right now...
Cupcake Golem (0)
Legendary Creature - Golem
When Cupcake Golem is untapped it deals damage equal to its power to its controller
During your end step tap Cupcake Golem.
3: Target player gains control of Cupcake Golem.
A cupcake without toppings is just a muffin.
0/1
Cupcake Golem (0)
Legendary Creature - Golem
When Cupcake Golem is untapped it deals damage equal to its power to its controller
During your end step tap Cupcake Golem.
3: Target player gains control of Cupcake Golem.
A cupcake without toppings is just a muffin.
0/1
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Re: Design a Card
Mara Kalat wrote:Conduit of Fate (2UU)
Artifact
2{T}: Put a Charge Counter on Conduit of Fate.
Remove 2 Charge Counters from Conduit of Fate {T}: Change a target of a spell or activated ability to another target.
"What do you mean our funds have been diverted?" - Riptide Laboratory Researcher
Heh, guess I missed actually putting in the Charge Counter cost
Fixed now, glad you like it!
Mara.
What if Alan Turing came up with the test because he was actually a robot and wanted people to find out?
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Re: Design a Card
Ok, awesome. I would totally play that card
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What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
Knowledge is knowing a Tomato is a Fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad
What do you call two crows? Attempted murder
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Re: Design a Card
I made a few fun cards, here's my Black and White morphling variants:
Grimling (3BB)
Creature - Shapeshifter
B: Grimling gains intimidate until end of turn
B: Grimling gains deathtouch until end of turn.
B: Regenerate Grimling
1: Grimling gets +1/-1 until end of turn
1: Grimling gets -1/+1 until end of turn
3/3
Austerling (3WW)
Creature - Shapeshifter
W: Austerling gains vigilance until end of turn
W: Austerling gains first strike until end of turn
W: Exile Austerling, then return it to the battlefield at the beginning of the next end step
1: Austerling gets +1/-1 until end of turn
1: Austerling gets -1/+1 until end of turn
3/3
Grimling (3BB)
Creature - Shapeshifter
B: Grimling gains intimidate until end of turn
B: Grimling gains deathtouch until end of turn.
B: Regenerate Grimling
1: Grimling gets +1/-1 until end of turn
1: Grimling gets -1/+1 until end of turn
3/3
Austerling (3WW)
Creature - Shapeshifter
W: Austerling gains vigilance until end of turn
W: Austerling gains first strike until end of turn
W: Exile Austerling, then return it to the battlefield at the beginning of the next end step
1: Austerling gets +1/-1 until end of turn
1: Austerling gets -1/+1 until end of turn
3/3
Step 1: Find your cousin
Step 2: Get your cousin in the cannon
Step 3: Find another cousin
Step 2: Get your cousin in the cannon
Step 3: Find another cousin
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Re: Design a Card
Here are my ideas for a 4-color legend cycle:
Gurren, Crypt Warden (BRGW)
Legendary Creature - Ogre Cleric
Haste, Protection from Blue
XX(B/R)->: Reveal the bottom X cards of your library and put them into your graveyard. Return target creature with converted mana cost X or less from your graveyard onto the battlefield.
2/4
Galeera, Librarian of Gud'ul (UBRG)
Legendary Creature: Human Monk
Reach, Protection from White
You have no maximum hand size
Your opponents’ hand size is reduced to two.
3GU->: Draw cards equal to Galeera, Librarian of Gud’ul’s power, then discard cards equal to its toughness. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery.
3/2
Joni, Feral Lieutenant (RGWU)
Legendary Creature: Cat Soldier
Flash, Protection from Black
Cat creature spells you own not in play can be cast as though they have flash.
Whenever Joni, Feral Lieutenant attacks, attacking cats you control get +2/+0 and have first strike.
3/3
Eva, Duchess of Death (GWUB)
Legendary Creature: Zombie Elephant
Trample, Protection from Red
When Eva, Duchess of Death enters the battlefield, each opponent puts the top card of his or her library into his or her graveyard
Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent’s graveyard from anywhere, put a +1/+1 counter on Eva, Duchess of Death.
1/1
Persephone the Ageless (WUBR)
Legendary Creature: Angel
Flying, Protection from Green
When Persephone the Ageless deals combat damage to a player, choose an artifact, creature, or land that player controls. That player sacrifices that permanent.
4/4
Gurren, Crypt Warden (BRGW)
Legendary Creature - Ogre Cleric
Haste, Protection from Blue
XX(B/R)->: Reveal the bottom X cards of your library and put them into your graveyard. Return target creature with converted mana cost X or less from your graveyard onto the battlefield.
2/4
Galeera, Librarian of Gud'ul (UBRG)
Legendary Creature: Human Monk
Reach, Protection from White
You have no maximum hand size
Your opponents’ hand size is reduced to two.
3GU->: Draw cards equal to Galeera, Librarian of Gud’ul’s power, then discard cards equal to its toughness. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery.
3/2
Joni, Feral Lieutenant (RGWU)
Legendary Creature: Cat Soldier
Flash, Protection from Black
Cat creature spells you own not in play can be cast as though they have flash.
Whenever Joni, Feral Lieutenant attacks, attacking cats you control get +2/+0 and have first strike.
3/3
Eva, Duchess of Death (GWUB)
Legendary Creature: Zombie Elephant
Trample, Protection from Red
When Eva, Duchess of Death enters the battlefield, each opponent puts the top card of his or her library into his or her graveyard
Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent’s graveyard from anywhere, put a +1/+1 counter on Eva, Duchess of Death.
1/1
Persephone the Ageless (WUBR)
Legendary Creature: Angel
Flying, Protection from Green
When Persephone the Ageless deals combat damage to a player, choose an artifact, creature, or land that player controls. That player sacrifices that permanent.
4/4
Step 1: Find your cousin
Step 2: Get your cousin in the cannon
Step 3: Find another cousin
Step 2: Get your cousin in the cannon
Step 3: Find another cousin
Re: Design a Card
We did a Conspiracy draft on Sunday and my friend drafted 6 copies of Provoke (With the Fblthp-like Homunculus on it) so I made this in honor of that achievement. Is it playable?
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Re: Design a Card
It's playable, but I'm not sure why you would choose any option except the second as a cheaper Divination. This also seems outside of White's color pie.
Re: Design a Card
Hmmm, it's a divination that can be killed was the idea behind the cost. Fblthp worked for the Azorius Chancery, hence the colors.
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Re: Design a Card
What I meant was that you can effectively pay WW to draw two cards, not exactly something that mono-white can do. Perhaps if he cost UW.
Re: Design a Card
Oh ok, thank you, I'm not too familiar with the whole color pie thing.
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