Can't Ugin forcibly make people planeswalk? Maybe he could send Gids to Theros prior to death... but that would be weird, we already have one mono-white planeswalker to rescue from Theros.
Ugh.... Ajani is going to have to give out so many hugs to soothe the gatewatch after this.
Nah. If this is bad you can very safely throw the other stories out too. I think it’s good, and definitely better than the super old stuff.
You unironically think that the Gatewatch saga is better than the entirety of the Urza saga, from Thran until the very end?
Nothing I've seen convinces me that the Urza saga in general is really good, and the reasons people usually use to support it don't remotely resonate with me. You're welcome to try your pitch, but I expect you'll try to appeal to aspects of story that I consider plain bad like the rest.
Have you tried reading those books? It usually helps in forming a firm opinion.
Who said I didn’t read them? My opinion is firm, doesn’t mean it’s absolute. I won’t say there isn’t something that I’m unaware of that would change my mind, some sort of way of viewing them or the like. I don’t think it’s likely but that’s how I view things. I’m part Blue/Red after all, being too rigid wouldn’t fit.
So Maro said the Eternals kill when they despark someone. We have a 'Despark' card with two big Eternals apparently desparking 'someone,' but that someone appears later on a card in a different area.
I hope this is cleared up at some point.
Yeah. But there's kind of a major exception here. This is literally the person who created the very eternals and their lethal spark removal. We know from other spark removals, that normally it doesn't appear that removing a spark specifically kills (see: Teferi and Azor). But we have it stated that canon, eternals do kill when they remove a spark.
What is the one being in the entire Multiverse who might very well not die from the magic they implanted into these lazotep-coated zombies that turn spark harvesting into a lethal endeavor?
I would say the person who put the magic there in the first place is the single most logical being to be immune to that particular negative, and therefore Bolas, and Bolas alone surviving having an eternal harvesting his spark makes perfect sense.
So Maro said the Eternals kill when they despark someone. We have a 'Despark' card with two big Eternals apparently desparking 'someone,' but that someone appears later on a card in a different area.
I hope this is cleared up at some point.
It's the same as Bolas' first defeat. His body is destroyed while his spirit is trapped in the Meditation Realm. Judging from Finale of Revelation, Ugin takes advantage of the link they have through the Gem of Becoming to contain Bolas' spirit after he falls.
Whereas - as a former veteran moderator myself - I can see you are just trying to do your job, exactly what kind of illegal activity is when a store, by accident, sells a novel before it shall be available?
How different it is from people opening and leaking cards they opened a week and a half before they are allowed to?
It's not like the guy stole it from the printing facility.
To shed some light on the issue from a UK standpoint: Certain products can place stores into an NDA style contract on distribution for selected works that would give out spoiler-like details for a product or brand. This is normally used for media franchises releasing movies, books, comics, etc that conclude their main storylines, and may extend to ancillary products such as toys, posters, clothing. etc etc.
These contracts place the stores themselves (or parent/holding companies) into a position of fault if they should be found as the source of any leaks they could not reasonably prevent. Selling a piece of time-sensitive merchandise in defiance of contract terms would be a breach of contract as it could be reasonably prevented, and if identified the company at fault could be open to a huge law suit - that they'd likely lose - with costs equal to whatever damage a judge decides has been done to the retail expectations of WOTC.
The way this would effect MTGS is that they would be considered as a conspirator at worse and in violation of copyright law at best if they allow discussion to take place on elements based on that particular story leak. Because of the nature of the incident, MTGS main holders would be liable for a lawsuit against them - which they'd likely lose - if they are unable to show they've taken every reasonable measure to prevent further spreading of the information. And because there is no way to verify that a persons comments are not based on the leaks, anything making specific comments has to be treated as if it is, and thus removed. Once the book is on public sale, MTGS would be under no obligation to limit the spread of information contained within.
Lastly, and correct me if this has been confirmed either way, but has anyone found out wether this is a genuine purchase or a store employee who's manufactured a receipt from the till? I don't mean to be rude or accusatory, but my Danganronpa sense of logic is buzzing, so being objective here I feel compelled to ask and find out either way.
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So Maro said the Eternals kill when they despark someone. We have a 'Despark' card with two big Eternals apparently desparking 'someone,' but that someone appears later on a card in a different area.
I hope this is cleared up at some point.
Yeah. But there's kind of a major exception here. This is literally the person who created the very eternals and their lethal spark removal. We know from other spark removals, that normally it doesn't appear that removing a spark specifically kills (see: Teferi and Azor). But we have it stated that canon, eternals do kill when they remove a spark.
What is the one being in the entire Multiverse who might very well not die from the magic they implanted into these lazotep-coated zombies that turn spark harvesting into a lethal endeavor?
I would say the person who put the magic there in the first place is the single most logical being to be immune to that particular negative, and therefore Bolas, and Bolas alone surviving having an eternal harvesting his spark makes perfect sense.
Um..screw the I dont DIE if an eternal takes my spark magic.....how about I (Bolas) make them so if they touch me I dont get desparked. Duh.. but thats logical, so is alot of things that Bolas should have done but alas...we must make him basically incompetent at some point (even though hes been planning this for decades) Im sorry some want to excuse it but it just rings hollow. Yes I know he had to be defeated but these circumstances they used are just to convenient. It could have been an actual battle but in the end it seems they're answer was "well he was distracted for a second. Its lame
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So Maro said the Eternals kill when they despark someone. We have a 'Despark' card with two big Eternals apparently desparking 'someone,' but that someone appears later on a card in a different area.
I hope this is cleared up at some point.
Yeah. But there's kind of a major exception here. This is literally the person who created the very eternals and their lethal spark removal. We know from other spark removals, that normally it doesn't appear that removing a spark specifically kills (see: Teferi and Azor). But we have it stated that canon, eternals do kill when they remove a spark.
What is the one being in the entire Multiverse who might very well not die from the magic they implanted into these lazotep-coated zombies that turn spark harvesting into a lethal endeavor?
I would say the person who put the magic there in the first place is the single most logical being to be immune to that particular negative, and therefore Bolas, and Bolas alone surviving having an eternal harvesting his spark makes perfect sense.
Um..screw the I dont DIE if an eternal takes my spark magic.....how about I (Bolas) make them so if they touch me I dont get desparked. Duh.. but thats logical, so is alot of things that Bolas should have done but alas...we must make him basically incompetent at some point (even though hes been planning this for decades) Im sorry some want to excuse it but it just rings hollow. Yes I know he had to be defeated but these circumstances they used are just to convenient. It could have been an actual battle but in the end it seems they're answer was "well he was distracted for a second. Its lame
Exactly this!
Bolas goes so far to make sure that Blackblade doesn't harm him but he forgets to make himself immune to his own Eternals? wtf?!
From the weekly stream War of the Spark online fiction will be out May 8th. It will tell the story of the War from the POV of Rat one of the characters from the novel. The group during the stream said that to think of them as secret chapters of the novel.
Considering how traumatic spark removing has been in the past, I think its more likely walkers die from the shock of it removed rather as part of the extraction process and Bolas could simply as an elder dragon is able to take that stress on his body.
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Also they apparently forgot Bolas can Fly, is a Telepath and a Necromancer. So even if Lili wanted to turn on Bolas, she should be mind controlled into submission. Last I checked Gideon's Invulnerability didn't come with mental protection.
Can't Ugin forcibly make people planeswalk? Maybe he could send Gids to Theros prior to death... but that would be weird, we already have one mono-white planeswalker to rescue from Theros.
Ugh.... Ajani is going to have to give out so many hugs to soothe the gatewatch after this.
For one; Ugin isn't on Ravnica so he can't help Gideon. Secondly the only instance we know of Ugin doing that is a psychic trigger he put in Jace's mind. unlikely that he could have done that quickly while Gideon was dying.
Also: Do none of you think that maybe Bolas isn't immune from the effects of the Elderspell because it's not a spell he created custom to his desires but found through research. It's an ancient spell that he found so it's not like he can just go fiddling with it however he wants. Old Magic. Not the kind you find in your ivory towers.
Where did Bolas find this spell again? I think it make more sense for him to research it himself then find it....
Even if I buy your logic it doesn't work. Cause he can fly out of range, use his necromancy to control Oketra or just mind control Lili outright.
Also gee WOTC talks a big game about diversity puts Teferi on the Gatewatch then proceeds to have him do nothing of note in War of the Spark. After having him do very little against Belzenlok in Dominaria besides job with Jaya and Karn to the like of Urgoros. Classic at least Ajani got flavor text in this set.
I've been trying to avoid spoilers beyond what's on the cards, but I thought I'd drop by to relay this juicy nugget from the Mothership regarding the story:
Beginning on May 8, we'll be publishing six additional chapters written by Greg Weisman. These secret chapters follow the perspective of Rat, a brand-new character who plays a pivotal role in the narrative. Look for these chapters on DailyMTG and MTGStory.com, one story per week for six weeks.
I'm honestly not sure why these chapters weren't present in the book to begin with if this 'Rat' is so important, but I'll take more content regardless. Moreover, I'm wondering why Rat wasn't in the set either.
Where did Bolas find this spell again? I think it make more sense for him to research it himself then find it....
Even if I buy your logic it doesn't work. Cause he can fly out of range, use his necromancy to control Oketra or just mind control Lili outright.
Also gee WOTC talks a big game about diversity puts Teferi on the Gatewatch then proceeds to have him do nothing of note in War of the Spark. After having him do very little against Belzenlok in Dominaria besides job with Jaya and Karn to the like of Urgoros. Classic at least Ajani got flavor text in this set.
Well during the PAX panel they said he found the ancient spell. I'm paraphrasing but they way they said it made it seem like it was not a spell of his own creation, if that's what you mean be he researched it himself.
And sure, he could have done any of those things but he's also busy being a conquering overlord. We don't know the details of the Elderspell so we don't know what it requires of Bolas. It's not like there's not tons of precedent in many fictions of powerful spells requiring massive portions of the casters mental focus. We also don't know the details of how Bontu got a hold of Bolas. So sure, all of those things could have been things that happened but it's not unreasonable that they didn't. So what's the point of *****ing about it?
So he protected himself from deathtouch but not Spark removal?
First off, Bolas didn't expect Liliana to turn on him, and he definitely didn't expect her to survive if she did betray him. He probably didn't think she'd be capable of taking control of the Dreadhorde from him either (the rules and flavor text for Command the Dreadhorde show that it took a lot of mental effort and the power of the Chain Veil).
But more importantly, Bolas can't be harmed by the normal Eternals because he's physically invulnerable, so even if someone did manage to steal his army, he still didn't have too much to worry about. Remember, they have to actually hurt a planeswalker to steal their spark; it's not like they can do it automatically with just a touch, otherwise Teyo would've lost his spark when that Eternal was pinning him down. Only the gods and their weapons can hurt Bolas, and he probably figured Liliana didn't have the strength of will to command them (and maybe she didn't, the flavor text for Despark makes it sound like she just set them free to take revenge of their own accord, rather than controlling them directly).
Exactly this!
Bolas goes so far to make sure that Blackblade doesn't harm him but he forgets to make himself immune to his own Eternals? wtf?!
He was already immune to the normal Eternals by virtue of being effectively invulnerable. He specifically protected himself from the Blackblade because that's one of the few things that could have potentially harmed him, along with Hazoret's spear and Oketra's bow and Bontu's fangs. I suppose he made a mistake in not protecting himself from the gods too (assuming he even had the capability), but it's an understandable one.
Didn't expect Lili to turn on him. One, he is a telepath. Two, he only got control cause she just killed 4 demons so trusting Lili would be dumb for Bolas. But I see plenty are fine with using arrogance to justify any amount of stupidity from Bolas.
Didn't expect Lili to turn on him. One, he is a telepath. Two, he only got control cause she just killed 4 demons so trusting Lili would be dumb for Bolas. But I see plenty are fine with using arrogance to justify any amount of stupidity from Bolas.
He had a contingency plan for Liliana turning on him: using her Demonic Pact to kill her instantly. It makes sense that he wouldn't have expected Gideon to switch the contract to himself. As far as I know, Gideon hasn't even used his hieromancy abilities since he initially sparked.
Also they apparently forgot Bolas can Fly, is a Telepath and a Necromancer. So even if Lili wanted to turn on Bolas, she should be mind controlled into submission. Last I checked Gideon's Invulnerability didn't come with mental protection.
Where did Bolas find this spell again? I think it make more sense for him to research it himself then find it....
Even if I buy your logic it doesn't work. Cause he can fly out of range, use his necromancy to control Oketra or just mind control Lili outright.
How much time do you think passed between Liliana's betrayal and Bolas' death? From what I can tell, everything happened within the span of a minute or less. Bolas got dogpiled by two gods and by a dragon as large as him wielding a third god's weapon, he didn't have a lot of time to do much of anything other than reflexively try to fight off his attackers.
Also gee WOTC talks a big game about diversity puts Teferi on the Gatewatch then proceeds to have him do nothing of note in War of the Spark. After having him do very little against Belzenlok in Dominaria besides job with Jaya and Karn to the like of Urgoros. Classic at least Ajani got flavor text in this set.
I'd wait to actually read the full story before assuming that Teferi didn't do anything. I'm sure there are plenty of plot points that the cards and leaked summaries didn't mention. Just because Teferi didn't get the final blow on Bolas doesn't mean he's irrelevant. I do agree with you about the Dominaria story though.
I'm really confused by mtgsalv's stance on the book leaks. Like, they have posted card spoilers that were literally stolen from the factory before. How is that any different, legally, from posting story spoilers? Most of which are referenced, or hinted at, on cards now. I could understand wanting to protect yourself, I just don't see why this is somehow way worse then posting leaked cards.
Also gee WOTC talks a big game about diversity puts Teferi on the Gatewatch then proceeds to have him do nothing of note in War of the Spark. After having him do very little against Belzenlok in Dominaria besides job with Jaya and Karn to the like of Urgoros. Classic at least Ajani got flavor text in this set.
I'd wait to actually read the full story before assuming that Teferi didn't do anything. I'm sure there are plenty of plot points that the cards and leaked summaries didn't mention. Just because Teferi didn't get the final blow on Bolas doesn't mean he's irrelevant. I do agree with you about the Dominaria story though.
I mean I read the spoilers. Which you know seem verified since this site for instance is blocking all mentions of it. Thus I feel pretty darn confident in my position that Teferi did little of note. Teferi and Karn might not be treated with respect when it comes time to fight in the story but unlike Jaya (who gets screwed by Chandra)...they at least get treated with the proper respect when it comes to cards. Nothing but Winners Walker Wise for Teferi and Karn. Besides Teferi's Planeswalker Deck Card which you know those cards always suck.
I feel like Maro really gets why just killing characters off haphazardly is pretty bad. There isn't any merit in just tossing characters into a grinder, even if some people like it that doesn't really resonate with most people.
I mean didn't they just randomly kill of Dack? Like I said you cannot put the genie back in the bottle previously Heroes died a lot especially in the Finale where Yawgmoth dropped plenty of Heroes be they Walkers or Not to put down Phyrexia.
Killing a bunch of no names does nothing for stakes.
I mean didn't they just randomly kill of Dack? Like I said you cannot put the genie back in the bottle previously Heroes died a lot especially in the Finale where Yawgmoth dropped plenty of Heroes be they Walkers or Not to put down Phyrexia.
Killing a bunch of no names does nothing for stakes.
They killed three people, as many as they have since the card type was established. It's a sizable number relatively speaking. And it's still causing plenty of people to be upset because Dack, Gideon, and even Domri have fans. No need to make people miserable just because some have a bizarre desire to have others be unhappy. It won't improve the story any, as the only answer that makes the story good amounts to "everyone dies and Bolas wins" so far.
Ugh.... Ajani is going to have to give out so many hugs to soothe the gatewatch after this.
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Yeah. But there's kind of a major exception here. This is literally the person who created the very eternals and their lethal spark removal. We know from other spark removals, that normally it doesn't appear that removing a spark specifically kills (see: Teferi and Azor). But we have it stated that canon, eternals do kill when they remove a spark.
What is the one being in the entire Multiverse who might very well not die from the magic they implanted into these lazotep-coated zombies that turn spark harvesting into a lethal endeavor?
I would say the person who put the magic there in the first place is the single most logical being to be immune to that particular negative, and therefore Bolas, and Bolas alone surviving having an eternal harvesting his spark makes perfect sense.
It's the same as Bolas' first defeat. His body is destroyed while his spirit is trapped in the Meditation Realm. Judging from Finale of Revelation, Ugin takes advantage of the link they have through the Gem of Becoming to contain Bolas' spirit after he falls.
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To shed some light on the issue from a UK standpoint: Certain products can place stores into an NDA style contract on distribution for selected works that would give out spoiler-like details for a product or brand. This is normally used for media franchises releasing movies, books, comics, etc that conclude their main storylines, and may extend to ancillary products such as toys, posters, clothing. etc etc.
These contracts place the stores themselves (or parent/holding companies) into a position of fault if they should be found as the source of any leaks they could not reasonably prevent. Selling a piece of time-sensitive merchandise in defiance of contract terms would be a breach of contract as it could be reasonably prevented, and if identified the company at fault could be open to a huge law suit - that they'd likely lose - with costs equal to whatever damage a judge decides has been done to the retail expectations of WOTC.
The way this would effect MTGS is that they would be considered as a conspirator at worse and in violation of copyright law at best if they allow discussion to take place on elements based on that particular story leak. Because of the nature of the incident, MTGS main holders would be liable for a lawsuit against them - which they'd likely lose - if they are unable to show they've taken every reasonable measure to prevent further spreading of the information. And because there is no way to verify that a persons comments are not based on the leaks, anything making specific comments has to be treated as if it is, and thus removed. Once the book is on public sale, MTGS would be under no obligation to limit the spread of information contained within.
Lastly, and correct me if this has been confirmed either way, but has anyone found out wether this is a genuine purchase or a store employee who's manufactured a receipt from the till? I don't mean to be rude or accusatory, but my Danganronpa sense of logic is buzzing, so being objective here I feel compelled to ask and find out either way.
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Um..screw the I dont DIE if an eternal takes my spark magic.....how about I (Bolas) make them so if they touch me I dont get desparked. Duh.. but thats logical, so is alot of things that Bolas should have done but alas...we must make him basically incompetent at some point (even though hes been planning this for decades) Im sorry some want to excuse it but it just rings hollow. Yes I know he had to be defeated but these circumstances they used are just to convenient. It could have been an actual battle but in the end it seems they're answer was "well he was distracted for a second. Its lame
Exactly this!
Bolas goes so far to make sure that Blackblade doesn't harm him but he forgets to make himself immune to his own Eternals? wtf?!
Considering how traumatic spark removing has been in the past, I think its more likely walkers die from the shock of it removed rather as part of the extraction process and Bolas could simply as an elder dragon is able to take that stress on his body.
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For one; Ugin isn't on Ravnica so he can't help Gideon. Secondly the only instance we know of Ugin doing that is a psychic trigger he put in Jace's mind. unlikely that he could have done that quickly while Gideon was dying.
Also: Do none of you think that maybe Bolas isn't immune from the effects of the Elderspell because it's not a spell he created custom to his desires but found through research. It's an ancient spell that he found so it's not like he can just go fiddling with it however he wants. Old Magic. Not the kind you find in your ivory towers.
Even if I buy your logic it doesn't work. Cause he can fly out of range, use his necromancy to control Oketra or just mind control Lili outright.
Also gee WOTC talks a big game about diversity puts Teferi on the Gatewatch then proceeds to have him do nothing of note in War of the Spark. After having him do very little against Belzenlok in Dominaria besides job with Jaya and Karn to the like of Urgoros. Classic at least Ajani got flavor text in this set.
I'm honestly not sure why these chapters weren't present in the book to begin with if this 'Rat' is so important, but I'll take more content regardless. Moreover, I'm wondering why Rat wasn't in the set either.
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Well during the PAX panel they said he found the ancient spell. I'm paraphrasing but they way they said it made it seem like it was not a spell of his own creation, if that's what you mean be he researched it himself.
And sure, he could have done any of those things but he's also busy being a conquering overlord. We don't know the details of the Elderspell so we don't know what it requires of Bolas. It's not like there's not tons of precedent in many fictions of powerful spells requiring massive portions of the casters mental focus. We also don't know the details of how Bontu got a hold of Bolas. So sure, all of those things could have been things that happened but it's not unreasonable that they didn't. So what's the point of *****ing about it?
Why are you assuming that's even an option? It might not have been possible to make the Eternals' spark-draining ability work selectively.
First off, Bolas didn't expect Liliana to turn on him, and he definitely didn't expect her to survive if she did betray him. He probably didn't think she'd be capable of taking control of the Dreadhorde from him either (the rules and flavor text for Command the Dreadhorde show that it took a lot of mental effort and the power of the Chain Veil).
But more importantly, Bolas can't be harmed by the normal Eternals because he's physically invulnerable, so even if someone did manage to steal his army, he still didn't have too much to worry about. Remember, they have to actually hurt a planeswalker to steal their spark; it's not like they can do it automatically with just a touch, otherwise Teyo would've lost his spark when that Eternal was pinning him down. Only the gods and their weapons can hurt Bolas, and he probably figured Liliana didn't have the strength of will to command them (and maybe she didn't, the flavor text for Despark makes it sound like she just set them free to take revenge of their own accord, rather than controlling them directly).
He was already immune to the normal Eternals by virtue of being effectively invulnerable. He specifically protected himself from the Blackblade because that's one of the few things that could have potentially harmed him, along with Hazoret's spear and Oketra's bow and Bontu's fangs. I suppose he made a mistake in not protecting himself from the gods too (assuming he even had the capability), but it's an understandable one.
He had a contingency plan for Liliana turning on him: using her Demonic Pact to kill her instantly. It makes sense that he wouldn't have expected Gideon to switch the contract to himself. As far as I know, Gideon hasn't even used his hieromancy abilities since he initially sparked.
How much time do you think passed between Liliana's betrayal and Bolas' death? From what I can tell, everything happened within the span of a minute or less. Bolas got dogpiled by two gods and by a dragon as large as him wielding a third god's weapon, he didn't have a lot of time to do much of anything other than reflexively try to fight off his attackers.
I'd wait to actually read the full story before assuming that Teferi didn't do anything. I'm sure there are plenty of plot points that the cards and leaked summaries didn't mention. Just because Teferi didn't get the final blow on Bolas doesn't mean he's irrelevant. I do agree with you about the Dominaria story though.
I mean I read the spoilers. Which you know seem verified since this site for instance is blocking all mentions of it. Thus I feel pretty darn confident in my position that Teferi did little of note. Teferi and Karn might not be treated with respect when it comes time to fight in the story but unlike Jaya (who gets screwed by Chandra)...they at least get treated with the proper respect when it comes to cards. Nothing but Winners Walker Wise for Teferi and Karn. Besides Teferi's Planeswalker Deck Card which you know those cards always suck.
I feel like Maro really gets why just killing characters off haphazardly is pretty bad. There isn't any merit in just tossing characters into a grinder, even if some people like it that doesn't really resonate with most people.
Killing a bunch of no names does nothing for stakes.
They killed three people, as many as they have since the card type was established. It's a sizable number relatively speaking. And it's still causing plenty of people to be upset because Dack, Gideon, and even Domri have fans. No need to make people miserable just because some have a bizarre desire to have others be unhappy. It won't improve the story any, as the only answer that makes the story good amounts to "everyone dies and Bolas wins" so far.