Always love to read about other people's collection of the lore, well done!
And though Amonkhet was not as developed, it succeed in making people feel for the world, curious for its history. The last line of the chapter Endure gave me goosebumps.
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Jul 22, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on Theros: Elspeth's TragedyPosted in: ArticlesQuote from RileyMcAwesome »But what do the people do after hearing about how Heliod acted out of color? I need more!
Very enjoyable read, thanks!
Heliod behaved very "white" in the story. White is the color of authority and rules, at times to the point of rigidity and tyranny. Heliod considered himself the big daddy of Gods, thus his position is not to be challenged, be it power or knowledge, even if such position was self-imposed by his ego.
Looking at Amonkhet gods after seeing their Theros counterparts, gotta say I much prefer worshiping the Amonkhet denizens, Theros Gods dastardly immaturity serves as good lessons and awful acquaintances, except perhaps Kruphix and Athreos. -
Jul 14, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on Treasure Cruisin' with Daxos EnchantressPosted in: ArticlesQuote from CavalryWolfPack »Contamination is pretty expensive, and without a mana rock to produce white we cannot keep it around. I guess with cards like Bitterblossom it works? I do agree though, Contamination is incredibly fun to play with if you enjoy locking everyone out of the game!
I suggest Contamination after seeing your list because you have high number of mana artifacts to support that strategy. I also noted about the budget restriction, but it seems like a viable upgrade when the deck comes to it.
In one of my successful usage of Contamination, I equip Daxos with Skullslamp and Gift of Immortality then drop Contamination, each turn I recur Daxos to draw cards and quickly found mana rocks I need to maintain that lockdown. Daxos being the underdog tends to deviate attention away from me till it happens. -
Jul 13, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on Treasure Cruisin' with Daxos EnchantressMy most difficult time with Daxos is the moment it comes out before it earns its first exp counter. I either cast him late or use cards like Angelic Renewal to keep him alive (also greatly combos with Sun Titan).Posted in: Articles
If theres room (budget wise), I'd also add Contamination. -
Jul 5, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on The World of TherosOne of my favorite blocks but like Kamigawa I wish they explore more on their mechanics and side lores. It's likely we will return to Theros one day to oversee the fall of the Pantheon there.Posted in: Articles
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Jun 20, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on Chandra, Gideon, and the Purifying FireConflict from within, yeah, but the Origins depicted stories where conflicts were mostly put on the main five instead of they themselves had some awakening inside, except perhaps Liliana. It is also a lot harder to be compassionate and understanding in trying moments than negative emotions.Posted in: Articles
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Jun 20, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on Chandra, Gideon, and the Purifying FireHe could just mind trick the person to give him anything, so unless his telepathy is taxing, he has no need of money ever. The Origins were all trying to paint the characters to be misunderstood or abused victims, which is the most juvenile style of writing.Posted in: Articles
I remember a commenter of manga said, "Why is it that all super power has to be awaken via negative emotions? Why can't someone suddenly develop superpower via happiness or compassion?" -
Jun 19, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on Chandra, Gideon, and the Purifying FireChandra waas must more charming than the current tomboy version. In fact, I like all the GW planeswalkers more before its forming.Posted in: Articles
For example, Jace erased his mentor's mind out of rage, which led to him erasing his own to escape guilt, is more likable than him battling his teacher who used him to earn... money?
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May 10, 2017
cyberium_neo posted a message on The Fall of MirrodinThanks much for the lore! Great stories were written in the past prior to Gatewatch, we must spread the words!Posted in: Articles
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When does an attacking creature stop being "attacking"? As in, if I sacrifice a creature after it dealt combat damage, before combat phase is over, does it still work with BC?
When it says "note", does it mean the identity of the card is public and, if someone asked what's the face-down spell you have to reveal it?
Or does it work like morph where you are the only one who knows the identity and can check any time you need? I presume I can't change their positions to confuse my opponent either.
I attack with a creature, opponent declares a 1/1 as blocker. Can I kill the 1/1 right before blocking happens, therefore allow my attacker to go through?
And I'm glad they didn't spare any foreshadowing here: Sylex might end up destroying Mirrodin and everything on it, and one person will die to make it happen.
Though I'm concerned about Angrath's absence. Will he be compleated as many had theorized?
Will PWs like Aminatou and Estrid show up too? What about Calix? (Likely guarding Therod)
The +1/+1 counter trigger happens as the enchantment enters the battlefield, though it's to my knowledge that state effect is persistent, which means all my non-artifact creatures will get -1/-1 before they turn into artifact creatures via TFiW, right?
If I attach SC to an artifact creature, and then opponent casts a mass removal against artifact, do I still get to draw?
1) Gods might get strengthened by people's faith in face of supernatural threat like Phyrexian invasion.
2a) But if the situation became dire, people might start worshiping Phyrexians, therefore create a Phyrexian God (differ from Kaldheim gods, whom achieved godhood through world tree).
2b) Despite their mindlessness, Phyrexians' unified loyalty to the cause might create a Phyrexian God themselves, or upgrade one of the praetor into a god through their devotion. Ajani being a leonine and had influence on Theros leonine tribes might become a god should he become worshiped. (How tragic that'd be)
2c) People's faith might falter and warped enough that, Theros gods might transform from their original sphere of power to something different, or even take on Phyrexian traits.
3a) The gods might join the Phyrexians. While they watch over different domains on Theros, most of them have no obligation towards protecting the populace, let alone the whole plane, unlike Amonkhet gods.
3b) Heliod might be released from the underworld and become compleated, face off against Elspeth for round 2. Funny that we haven't seen Elspeth on any of the promotions yet. Whether or not a God can be physically compleated is unknown, but there's little doubt Heliod would join Phyrexians in exchange for dominance over Theros again. He might become an "honorary" phyrexian.
So with Parallel Lives on board, Stangg attacking, I presume I get two Stangg tokens, each with 2x the aura/equipment on them, yes?
Thank you both. Even if the equipment cannot be attached, I still gained control of that permanent, aye? Win-Win
If I kill a face-down creature, what happened?