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Post by eunhathes on Dec 6, 2005 8:31:07 GMT -5
   Alright, here we go into the second expansion in the Ravnica block. Lets just say, "who's ready for some hurt?" This time around, we'll be seeing the Izzet (red and blue scientists trying to prevent natural disasters), the Gruul (broken and shattered green and red clans of barbaric like peoples) and the Orzhov (black and white church/bankers/mobsters with a notorious penchant for beautiful artwork). Some glimpses!  And a guild leader! Niv-Mizzet, of the Izzet.  Remember that "penchant" I was talking about:  Some speculation (image) |
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Post by celest on Dec 6, 2005 11:25:13 GMT -5
who here has heard of the Orzhov mechanic. its called Haunt and its... interesting... to say the least.
Ex. When Creature with Haunt comes into play, some activated abilities accurs, like target player miils three, then when haunt creature dies it attaches itself to another creature, "haunting" it. When the "haunted" creature dies, the trigger ability happens again.
Intersting huh?
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Post by eunhathes on Dec 7, 2005 19:18:51 GMT -5
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Post by artemi on Dec 7, 2005 21:30:06 GMT -5
Thats... cool. I rather like Haunt. I can see some cool things with that. It is kind of like an aura...
I know it is not quite here yet, but my guess for the Rakdos is something definatly Suicide Black. There mechanic is going to be something like Convoke, except you can pay life for extra effects. We will call it... Blood Channel. A fireball that lets you Blood Channel for X, perhaps...
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Post by celest on Dec 8, 2005 13:13:25 GMT -5
i would guess from reading the books that the rakdos are going to be more like suicide bombers. like when this creature goes to the graveyard it deals X damage to all creatures and/or players or something like that. the X is their ability number or mabe their power.
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Post by eunhathes on Dec 8, 2005 22:11:55 GMT -5
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Post by celest on Dec 9, 2005 9:28:23 GMT -5
hey, i herd that if you search around some you can find out what the other guild mechanics are. i just dont know where to look. i'll ask around tonight.
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Post by Atreides Conscript on Dec 9, 2005 15:49:44 GMT -5
I no longer have choice in matter. I build three Guildpact decks!
1. Gruul Clan deck because I chose to ride under their banner for this set.
2. Orzhov deck because of insanely pretty artwork!
3. Izzet deck so I can't complain about cheapness... as I will have it too.
Cannot wait for Simic to come out.... Mmmm Simic.
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Post by artemi on Dec 9, 2005 15:52:38 GMT -5
I too am looking forward to the Gruul. If nothing else, then I can actually use the Kird Ape I have just sitting around...
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Post by The Hatter on Dec 12, 2005 13:32:19 GMT -5
I'm backing the Orzhov comepletely not only because of their goregous artwork or the whole idea of Haunt. But because they are effectivly the Ravnican Mofia. I don't think it's possible for me to have more fun with this ^^
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Post by celest on Dec 12, 2005 23:02:45 GMT -5
yeo Orzhov = Mofia. a very actuate comparision. i cant wait for the books. Kos is still alive a kicking... back.
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Post by eunhathes on Dec 12, 2005 23:19:16 GMT -5
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Post by delicriox on Dec 13, 2005 13:27:58 GMT -5
i think i will be with the izzet mages. just becuase i want Nim-Izzet. and i know you told me to lay off the semmic curry, but i to can't wait for the semmic.
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Post by eunhathes on Dec 15, 2005 22:08:46 GMT -5
Haunt (When this card is put into a graveyard from play, remove it from the game haunting target creature.) Bloodthirst X (If another player was dealt damage this turn, this creature comes into play with X +1/+1 counters) Replicate (When you play this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. You may choose new targets for the copies.) Gigadrowse - U Instant (C) Replicate U (When you play this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. You may choose new targets for the copies.) Tap target permanent. EDIT: Gruul Ability |
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Post by celest on Dec 19, 2005 18:45:22 GMT -5
Replicate... nice. Reminds me of Strom. I miss Strom.
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Post by eunhathes on Dec 26, 2005 4:15:36 GMT -5
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Post by artemi on Dec 26, 2005 15:07:25 GMT -5
Stich is rediculous!
As for Rumbling Slum > Rathi Dragon, I am not sure I agree. Sure, the Slum can do 6 damage a turn, but with the Rathi flying I think it can end the game much quicker. The drawback is certantly weaker then the Rathi's, but...
Did they change how Auras work? Wouldn't the Pillory cause the casting player to loose 1 life? Or does the change to the creature mean the "you" is the controlling player?
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Post by eunhathes on Dec 26, 2005 17:29:21 GMT -5
@arte: For instance, you Pillory my Grizzly Bears. Suddenly, my bears look like this:
On the note of Dragon.... All I have to say is Clutch of the Undercity. How many trade-offs are you willing to make?
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Post by eunhathes on Jan 3, 2006 22:55:56 GMT -5
The Orb of Insight has been posted. Raid! Also, those who were present for the reaming of the interNet over New Years, I'll be finding and posting new and impressive things that have been added since then. |
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Post by eunhathes on Jan 5, 2006 22:05:36 GMT -5
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