This mechanic is quite evocative. I might borrow this (if you don't mind) for the second Silmarillion set or so. It would be a pretty nice fit, especially as "doom" as used by Tolkien, has additional meanings.
This is a distinctly unmodern design by caring not only about yourself (intentionally - I think the idea was that you could play it as a monowhite archenemy against assorted nonwhite colors of opponents).
The base concept of caring about opponents and colors is flawed unless you look at the card in context of this setup and maybe even within.
Yay! Digging up a years old card just to see the same joke be made in a set released after years of work. ^^
Would the problem be lessened if I made it rare and allowed only youself to spy (at any time)? I could also make it a one-shot on ETB but always feel that's underwhelming.
Yeaah, I don't recall the original intention of that ability or the concept of this particular card except that is works well in multiplayer if others play decks that are not also monowhite.
Since I am no longer supporting protection anyway, I'm currently pondering whether to remove the protection ability without replacement or whether to put something else in its spot.
It seems the card is fair enough just producing tokens.
While I don't think this is problematic as far as power levels go, I think it's fair to say that low mana cost cards that reveal most of the cards players play affect gameplay negatively. That surprise/unknown element is a big pull of the game for many players.
That's confusing. It took me a while to notice that 'this turn' in there.
I would word it as
> Until end of turn, whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to an opponent...
This mechanic is quite evocative. I might borrow this (if you don't mind) for the second Silmarillion set or so. It would be a pretty nice fit, especially as "doom" as used by Tolkien, has additional meanings.
> "That is the doom we must deem."
removed typo
That's a pretty unusual text, but I see it making sense in the given format.
Also
> ]First strike()]
Now this is reminiscent of Managorger Hydra.
-o:"protection from nonwhite"; create token >> create tken and put counter
This is a distinctly unmodern design by caring not only about yourself (intentionally - I think the idea was that you could play it as a monowhite archenemy against assorted nonwhite colors of opponents).
The base concept of caring about opponents and colors is flawed unless you look at the card in context of this setup and maybe even within.
Let's remove the color-theme...
With just first strike and token producing it seems a bit underwhelming nowadays. As a rare anyway... Maybe a drop to uncommon?
Cards of various rarities that are somewhat similar: Myrsmith, Thraben Doomsayer, Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle, Monastery Mentor, Brimaz, King of Oreskos.
You mean a Lens of Clarity on a stick instead of Goblin Spy?
Sounds reasonable. To me it seems that Lens would suggest it could even be a common.
Yay! Digging up a years old card just to see the same joke be made in a set released after years of work. ^^
Would the problem be lessened if I made it rare and allowed only youself to spy (at any time)? I could also make it a one-shot on ETB but always feel that's underwhelming.
Yeaah, I don't recall the original intention of that ability or the concept of this particular card except that is works well in multiplayer if others play decks that are not also monowhite.
Since I am no longer supporting protection anyway, I'm currently pondering whether to remove the protection ability without replacement or whether to put something else in its spot.
It seems the card is fair enough just producing tokens.
Strangely avoids the name conflict with Spy Eye.
While I don't think this is problematic as far as power levels go, I think it's fair to say that low mana cost cards that reveal most of the cards players play affect gameplay negatively. That surprise/unknown element is a big pull of the game for many players.
Pro from nonwhite? That doesn't seem 'fun' - especially at 3 mana.
t:Sorcery >> Enchantment
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