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2015-01-20 19:40:15: 10vernothin edited Protector of Valor

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2015-01-20 19:35:26: 10vernothin commented on the cardset Names Matter 1

The problem with merging incarnate and skinchange is that one is in a revealed zone and the other is in a hidden zone.

I like your idea though, and your first example eliminates the hidden zone problem and solves grandeur problem too. =) I'll get around merging these two and see if I can find a compromise for them.

2015-01-20 13:28:45: Link commented on the cardset Names Matter 1

On Skinchange and Incarnate:
These two mechanics are both doing something very similar. They change names temporarily. One changes the name of permanents, the other changes the name of spells. Could you unify them into one mechanic, to save headspace? I would suggest a keyword action, because I think it has the flexibility you desire. I'll call it "imitate" for now.

Example:

CARDNAME {u}
Instant
{1} {u} , Reveal CARDNAME from your hand: Target permanent imitates this card. (It gains all names of this card UEOT.)
Draw a card. Untap each permanent that shares a name with CARDNAME.

CARDNAME {1} {u}
Creature — Illusion
Flash
When CARDNAME ETBs, it imitates target spell or permanent. (It gains all names of that object UEOT.)
1/3

CARDNAME {4}
Creature — Construct
{2} : Target permanent imitates target spell. (It gains all names of that spell UEOT.)
2/2

I could be wrong or misinterpreting your goals, but I think having only one keyword to remember will make things simpler in a set with a very complex base idea.

2015-01-20 13:09:34: Link commented on CC01

I have a hard time parsing skinchange as its written. I think it's because the "it" in the reminder text is in such a place that it could refer to two different things.
Suggestion for reminder text: "Change its name to that of another permanent UEOT."

2015-01-20 13:05:28: Link commented on Duplicant Squire

I know. I guess I'm just having trouble wrapping my head around it. I understand that names are the theme, I just have yet to see a card that made me say "oh yeah, that's why. I get it." It's probably just me being thick.

2015-01-20 06:59:54: Alex commented on Duplicant Squire

It's what this set does. It has a names theme.

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2015-01-20 00:06:26: Link commented on Duplicant Squire

I really don't understand the point of this gaining the name of the permanent it bounces.

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