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This is a great thematic card that does well representing the creative aspects of becoming part of the manifestations of imagination that Elementals are in the world. I'd like to have more "mundane being/thing becomes something greater more impressive" flavor.

2018-11-22 09:39:26: SecretInfiltrator commented on the cardset Pyrulea

I want a more visible white-blue draft-theme. The playstyle can stay the same, but they could use some definition to make them stand out more as a buildable theme. No idea where to go with that yet.

Mechanics that this set could have or riff on:

evoke (imagination, miracles)
undergrowth (where the Xibal live after all)
delve (through the layers... exploration, discovery)
explore (which was part of the set once already - with one suggested wording being a good match)

I wonder what it means to think of cycling as a way of "traversing/exploring your deck" and how that relates to the mechanics we have and whether we really could make the act of cycling feel more evocative of exploration. Cards like Fatal Smite would make for intriguing discoveries.

I personally thought about a (nonkeyworded) mechanic that said "~ costs {1} less to cast for each card you cycled or discarded this turn." Such cards that you are happy to "uncover" by cycling are why undergrowth also seems like a fascinating potential addition.

Current themes:

lands matter (discovery, double-faced lands, landcycling) to show exploration
enchantments matter (dfc enchantments, enhantment creature Elementals) to show imagination/wonder
cycling/discard matters (cycling, cycling-reward cards, graveyard-reward cards) to show exploration and discovery
large spells matter (high cmc instant/sorcery theme, cycling cards with high cmc) to show wonder/discovery

2018-11-21 11:17:44: Vitenka commented on Disturb the Tombs

I think the flavour does demand that the exile not be optional. And it's really neat flavour.

2018-11-20 20:28:23: SecretInfiltrator commented on Disturb the Tombs

I thought it might be strictly better than something. :) Thanks for confirming for me.

2018-11-20 20:26:53: SecretInfiltrator edited Disturb the Tombs:

mana cost: {1} {b} >> {2} {b}

2018-11-20 19:18:16: Tahazzar commented on Disturb the Tombs

Erm, this is a strictly better Night's Whisper which is concerning, but to me most alarming thing is the "exile two cards from your graveyard" alternative cost is quite easy thing to do. Kinda seems like this should say "and exile... " instead of "or".

2018-11-20 12:56:41: SecretInfiltrator edited the details page Skeleton

2018-11-20 12:41:04: SecretInfiltrator edited Hatcher Maggot:

creature type & name: added

2018-11-20 12:38:24: Brainpolice commented on Ominous Apprentice

BTW, Xibal Shaman from my branch would fit perfectly into the UG02 Unbound slot, which has no contenders. And I recall you liking it.

With the new Unbound, an artifact like Solar Crucible also could potentially fill UA01 or UA03.

2018-11-20 12:33:26: Brainpolice commented on Ominous Apprentice

It's true that Red and Green are supposed to be the stronger Discovery colors.

2018-11-20 12:30:49: SecretInfiltrator commented on Ominous Apprentice

Yeah, but Emori Seer is already listed as competing card. I added this one as well, but I like the shorter rule text more right now.

I recall, that there was a conscious push to reduce the amount of discovery in common in white, blue and black.

2018-11-20 12:27:37: Brainpolice commented on Disturb the Tombs

Well, it serves its function. Though is no longer a discovery slot.

2018-11-20 12:27:36: SecretInfiltrator edited the details page Skeleton

2018-11-20 12:26:29: Brainpolice commented on Ominous Apprentice

I'd argue this or something like it could replace Yaados Visionary.

2018-11-20 12:20:23: SecretInfiltrator created and commented on the card Disturb the Tombs

Replacement for Vampiric Bargain.

2018-11-20 12:17:27: Brainpolice commented on Ominous Apprentice

It's mostly full, but also has a number of cards that could easily be replaced.

2018-11-20 12:14:58: SecretInfiltrator commented on Ominous Apprentice

Depents on proper development. Right now common is mostly full anyway.

Please do not just put the new text, when you change a card. Everyone can see the new text, it's the previous text that gets replaced that you want to keep a record of.

2018-11-20 12:14:45: Brainpolice commented on Stalking Horror

Deadbridge Shaman is the closer reference. I suppose this is technically a step better, since it functions more like Coercion. One minor way of trying to balance for pushing it would be changing cost to {1} {b} {b} .