How about this:
Walker Hatestone
2
Artifact
Planeswalker abilities cannot be activated unless it's controller pays 1.
---- OR ----
Magus of the Barbs
1RR
Creature - Wizard
2/2
Whenever a player taps a non basic land, deal 2 damage to that player.
How about this:
I don't think that's strong enough honestly. The existing hate hasn't scaled to the new power level, so costing needs to be adjusted a bit. For that it probably needs to make PW's cost 1 more to cast, and make them cost 1 to activate. Alternatively, make PW's lose an additional 1 loyalty each time they're activated, and maybe come in with 1 fewer counter.robertleva wrote: ↑3 years agoWalker Hatestone
2
Artifact
Planeswalker abilities cannot be activated unless it's controller pays 1.
I think a tax of one is not enough. Suppression field is there and hits land activations too, and it still does not do enough. Modern has no selection, so even if Null Rod for Walkers stopped them all, full stop, it would be a board card at best, and one that would not stop an Oko going loco, as it did in Modern and dtill does in Legacy. If walkers were Elspeth level a tax would be fine, but they are not, at least not of late.robertleva wrote: ↑3 years agoHow about this:
Walker Hatestone
2
Artifact
Planeswalker abilities cannot be activated unless it's controller pays 1.
---- OR ----
Magus of the Barbs
1RR
Creature - Wizard
2/2
Whenever a player taps a non basic land, deal 2 damage to that player.
I think this is where we start running into problems, because two colors cannot answer it at all, a third color has a lot of trouble answering it after it resolves (since it shuts off the answer, probably Cryptic Command), and not everything should cantrip, that tends to lead to more unhealthy inclusion. One thing we do not need right now is more cantrips, too many powerful cards do that right now. Card draw is ok, but cantrips are not at the moment.In terms of main deck answers
I personally like
WW
Enchantment.
When <> enters the battlefield, each player names a card. That card cannot be played from hand if it is a planeswalker, enchantment or instant. Draw a card.
Not being able to answer a symmetrical card is very different to not being able to answer an asymmetrical card, especially when the card in question is potential card disadvantage for the caster- if the opponent does not draw the named card then it has done nothing, and it is 2cc to draw a card and maybe count to devotion or enchantment triggers or some such. Two cc draw is fair for me. If the opponent names a card back that you draw, then they have matched your card without spending a mana. If it were asymmetrical I would agree, but it either severely restricts your deck building or gives them a chance to get you back.Aazadan wrote: ↑3 years ago
I think that one is pretty much perfect. I would either do 1 damage for each mana spent, or 2 damage for each non basic mana spent.
I think this is where we start running into problems, because two colors cannot answer it at all, a third color has a lot of trouble answering it after it resolves (since it shuts off the answer, probably Cryptic Command), and not everything should cantrip, that tends to lead to more unhealthy inclusion. One thing we do not need right now is more cantrips, too many powerful cards do that right now. Card draw is ok, but cantrips are not at the moment.In terms of main deck answers
I personally like
WW
Enchantment.
When <> enters the battlefield, each player names a card. That card cannot be played from hand if it is a planeswalker, enchantment or instant. Draw a card.
I would rather see them get things like pseudo cards like free 2/2 tokens.
Apparition is used in Legacy d n t lists, 3 copies or so in the 75, but there is a reason- it, Council's judgement is no longer in the 75, due to TNN being out of favour. Pre MH1 TNN was everywhere, now Plague Engineer is ubiquitous TNN is like hen's teeth, so d n t can include apparition in the 75 and dial back CJ, which was a 2 of. Apparition is normally main decked, so some juggling has gone on, but prelate has had a trim due to Oko being everywhere. So yes, apparition has had some play in d n t in Legacy, but there are other factors at work. Had tnn been about and Oko not so prevalent, it likely would have been a one of at most.The Fluff wrote: ↑3 years ago@robertleva
I heard the apparition is being used even in legacy. Agreed on what you said on best of the O. Ring on body variants. For example, It turns tarmogoyf and that new demon into 2/2 vanilla - opponent need to possibly waste removal to get their 2/2 vanilla, is an added bonus.
Oops all spells? They use a mere 12-16 of the lands. See linked SCG article in a recent post a bit higher up.AvalonAurora wrote: ↑3 years agoWhat do people think about modal double-face cards so far in Modern.
Paper hasn't started and has no sign of doing so in the near future. I live in San Bernardino County, California and recently, (neighboring county) Riverside County was in the Red, which means a less restrictive Covid situation. I went to the gym for 3 weeks and it was some of the most fun I've had recently. Sadly enough, that's over, as Riverside County is now in the Purple (most restrictive situation for Covid) again. I am more sad of this than anything else.
actively playing. Excited actually.. a batch of cards that I ordered from scg recently arrived. Mono red prowess is now complete.
I did that just yesterday at a friend's house. We had 6 people who paid $5 each. First got $20 and 2nd got $10. In this case, 2 players were 3-2, so they split $10 or got their entry fee back. It was fun!
Do yourself a favor. keep your paper cards, you will regret not keeping them even if paper never comes back. Do this though: buy ONE DECK in MTGO. Just one deck, even a cheap one, any format you enjoy and play it. Play a few games and see how you feel about it.FoodChainGoblins wrote: ↑3 years agoPaper hasn't started and has no sign of doing so in the near future. I live in San Bernardino County, California and recently, (neighboring county) Riverside County was in the Red, which means a less restrictive Covid situation. I went to the gym for 3 weeks and it was some of the most fun I've had recently. Sadly enough, that's over, as Riverside County is now in the Purple (most restrictive situation for Covid) again. I am more sad of this than anything else.
As for Magic, I just let the Secret Lairs milk me, as I order each and every one of them (like a dummy; I know). Other than that, I haven't even had time to play at a friend's house, where some friends gather to play. I'm seriously losing interest in Magic and if it's going to always be super restrictive, I'll just sell out completely. I was able to sell a bunch of eternal stuff for a lot of moolah, but the remaining stuff could get me into affording a super car territory, so that is very tempting.
I'm pretty sure that if I do that, Magic will come back with a vengeance and I will pay double just to get my cards back, lol.
I actually don't recommend this. If you are willing to play the game digitally please do it the right way, you will be glad you did. MTGO is very accessible and you can get tons of amazing decks for pennies. Build up a collection over time, it's very worth the investment, especially when you can actually use your cards in official tourneys 24/7.