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2016-04-17 00:34:48: jameschanlee commented on Surreptitious Plans

there was a reason fateseal was discontinued in MTG, and that's because it's 1) much stronger than it seems at first glance, and 2) very feel bad to play against. in small quantities or mythics it should be good, but repeatable and multiple effects in common are bad. I may be wrong, but please keep an eye out when you playtest these.
2016-04-17 00:33:15: jameschanlee commented on Syl, Honorspren

Just some random thoughts: - The legendaries in general have good ideas, but are each a bit too crowded, suffering from too many keywords. - Does the flip side have an equip cost? Can you flavorfully allow shardblades to be attached to other creatures?
2016-04-17 00:28:46: jameschanlee commented on Caravan Chull

Seems a bit undercosted for white. only cards with these stats are Colossodon Yearling in green, and multicolor cards.
2016-04-17 00:27:15: jameschanlee commented on the cardset The Way of Kings
Hi guys, nice set. I'll run through the cards and put comments as I see them. I won't have the vision of the entire set so I may question some design decisions that have a plan. It also assumes that this is a set that follows normal MTG design principles. (limited and constructed)
- Devout is a good keyword. White commons look really good.
- Invest is very parasitic, especially for the cards that don't do anything except invest such as Stormlight Infusion.
- Why not just charge counters instead of investiture counters?
- Legends seem impossible to flip in normal play without another card putting investiture counters on them; this means they will never flip in draft.
- Legends (surgebinders and spren) seem to be very crowded text-box wise, with the abilities not really having anything much in common.
2016-04-16 23:46:11: Glamdring804 edited The Thrill of Battle
2016-04-16 23:44:00: Glamdring804 edited Shellpiercer Grandbow
2016-04-16 23:43:48: Glamdring804 edited Bladelash Pair
2016-04-16 23:43:31: Glamdring804 edited Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent
2016-04-16 23:24:46: Glamdring804 commented on Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent

That would be excellent. One keyword from each color.
2016-04-16 22:47:13: Samuel commented on Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent

Probably, as Lightning Bolt and friends are very prevalent everywhere, but 4-damage burn spells aren't nearly as common. Perhaps a 2/3 deathtouch and lifelink?
2016-04-16 22:34:43: Glamdring804 created the card The Thrill of Battle
2016-04-16 22:20:52: Glamdring804 edited Shellpiercer Grandbow
2016-04-16 22:20:37: Glamdring804 edited a mechanic in The Way of Kings
2016-04-16 22:16:03: Glamdring804 edited a mechanic in The Way of Kings
2016-04-16 22:15:42: Glamdring804 edited Shellpiercer Grandbow
2016-04-16 22:12:34: Glamdring804 created the card Shellpiercer Grandbow
2016-04-16 22:04:06: Glamdring804 edited Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent
2016-04-16 22:02:46: Glamdring804 commented on Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent

Fascinating concept. Nice and flavorful. I like it. Not sure he should have 4 toughness though. Would changing him to a 2/3 make him too weak for the cost?
2016-04-16 22:00:13: Samuel created the card Bladelash Pair
2016-04-16 21:56:44: Samuel commented on Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent

The mirrored abilities show that he needs the antidote to his poison for an assassination attempt and that his opponents can benefit from the antidote as well if they eat it. What do you think?
2016-04-16 21:55:52: Samuel edited Kabsal, Deceptive Ardent
2016-04-16 21:52:51: Samuel created the card Skylashing
2016-04-16 21:51:43: Samuel edited Hallowed Soulcaster
2016-04-16 21:51:32: Samuel edited Adolin, Duelist Adept
2016-04-16 21:51:11: Samuel edited Shallan, Royal Ward
2016-04-16 21:50:51: Samuel edited Vinestance
2016-04-16 21:50:20: Samuel edited Flamestance
2016-04-16 21:48:48: Samuel edited Swift Escape
2016-04-16 21:48:28: Samuel edited Surreptitious Plans
2016-04-16 21:46:48: Samuel edited Axies, the Collector