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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I saw different answers for this one. So when Copy Enchantment copies a bestow creature in aura form (say, Celestial Archon), it copies the aura status of Archon and I could enchant a creature with it, and when the enchanted creature dies CE becomes an Archon as well.
However, the same post I saw stated that if it's Impersonator that's copying the Archon, it only copies the creature part of it i.e. CI enters as the 4/4 flying first striker.
What's the correct answer?
Chapters of nothingness, but this one really hits me. The struggle and suffering is palpable.
Replace Multani with Karn, I think. Karn was a Weatherlight crew too.
Regardless, it's rather pointless to put Ertai back into the pic. While I understand WotC's purpose of evoking nostalgia, the arrogant mage had done his part, and can current writers handle old characters faithfully? Base on this chapter, I cannot imagine.
It's understandable. When an info is mentioned a second time it tends to serve as a supporting evidence, which makes the first more believable. Besides, people constantly live in denial, it's much easier to believe a terror in neighbor's house than believing it to be in your house.
I'm more surprised that the group couldn't handle a few Phyrexians at the negotiation room.
The story felt pushed. Karn can be emotional, yes, but this reckless isn't like him.
Consider Sheoldred is dormant, how long had it been her? Each Phyrexian faction appears to have plan of their own, I wonder how that'd play out in the upcoming war.
Good to see Rona again, I wonder how many of the Dominaria legends would return this time. Weatherlight crew v.2 was slightly disapointing, I hope they do better this time.
Karn couldn't planeswalk. In the comic, Tezz utilized the Immortal Sun to trap planewalkers to Ravnica again, would Phyrexians create a version of their own, as they did with the World Tree?
Oh, why must all my favorite PWs suffer.
I presume if the copied trigger is something dealing with the card itself, like, "Put a +1/+1 counter on ~", Aboleth Spawn would just assume the role of ~?
In regards to 3b, I was asking if I deal all 5 damage to one of the blockers on first strike, would trample rdamage oll over (since both have 4 or less toughness), or can I only trample over when the last blocker(s) is assigned lethal. I assume there's no trample damage on first combat damage since the other blocker is still alive.
1a) I have a 5/5. It equips Shadow Spear and backed by Silverblade Paladin, so it has both DS and trample.
1b) The 5/5 attacked, blocked by a Molten Primordial and a Duergar Hedge-Mage.
1c) Opponent controls a Hofri Ghostforge, which means whichever blocker dies would create a copy.
2a) If Primordial died first, can the created copy take control of Paladin, thus remove the second strike?
2b) If Hedge-Mage died first, can the created copy destroy Spear, thus remove trample damage from rolling over?
3a) Can I avoid killing both of them at the same time, by applying all 5 damage from either strike onto ONE of the blockers, despite having trample? (My guess is yes)
3b) And in doing so, no trample/roll over damage on the first strike?
Storm of Souls
When creatures brought back by Storm of Souls die, does Hofri create the copies as 1/1 or as their original p/t?
If I arrange the triggers, resolving Kamiz's connive trigger before Sun Titan's trigger, is it possible for Sun Titan to reanimate whatever I discarded, or does Sun Titan needs to have a target right as its trigger goes to the stack?
I prefer Ashiok without a pronoun, it shows how much Ashiok doesn't give a S about norms.
I suspect Ashiok is a djinn, as seen with Inniaz, the Gale Force.