I just can't believe anyone would think this should be uncommon have played with it/against it a lot, or just played formats where it was used.
Ahh. The old "they think differently than me so there must be something wrong with them" logic. I played it back in the day and I've played it in some fringe playable Legacy Pox lists. It's not really a great card, though it's one of my personal favorite MTG cards ever. That said, I've never played it in a limited format, and WOTC obviously hates LD nowadays, so I'm fine with the rarity shift.
Well, that is the primary reason that Wizards do any balancing - to fix limited playing. And that is all I was commenting on, it has nothing to do with how many branches you can count if you cut off my arm.
There is just an intuitive knee-jerk reaction to this card (in this thread) that it would be fine at uncommon, and based on anything Wizards say and do, and how it used to play out back in the day when people played it in more limited-ish formats.
What will the price settle at? The only reason that it is nearly as expensive as it currently is is because the demand far outstrips the limited supply.
Of course, this is a limited print run, so it may still stick in the $50-$60 range, if not higher.
It's actually so high right now because speculators and vendors bought them up (gotta love that side of magic...not) to hike the price assuming no reprint.
It was 30 euros 3 months ago.
Mana Crypt hasn't been widely available under $100 since January 2014.
Jesus, what could the green mythics even be if this is rare?
If I have to guess, Natural Order is a good option for mythic. I can't think of anything else at this moment. Maybe craterhoof behemoth but I doubt the hoof will make it since they are trying to shy away from Modern legal cards in this set.
Berserk wouldn't surprise me. And Natural Order would be sweet as well.
Sylvan Library - 1G
At the beginning of your draw step, you may draw two additional cards. If you do, choose two cards in your hand drawn this turn. For each of those cards, pay 4 life or put the card on top of your library.
Well, today's story did not exactly reveal much we did not know or had not anticipated. I found it a bit irritating that Jace - again - acted like a teenager with the repeated yelling at Sorin, a clearly absurdly powerful ancient vampire, who moments before wouldn't have minded Avacyn killing him.
I think jace needs to finally get in a duel with one of these oldwalkers and get humbled. he is rude to anybody who isn't his friend already and he never actually has to fight for himself, which annoys me. look at the gatewatch storyline, all the other jacetus league members actually did something. jace just kind of sat on the sidelines and made a plan that was really convenient to the plot. I think for his character to grow he needs to get kozilek'd (more like kozilrekt) the way kiora did.
For the love of Serra, could you please stop with the Jace hate already. You don't like Jace. We get it. You've only mentioned it like a million times before. At this point, you're just looking for things to nitpick with him. Jace is Jace. He's here to stay. Your complaining isn't going to change that, so please stop dragging the rest of us down with you.
I'm sorry for bringing it up again, but I actually like Jace quite a lot. I just thought it came off kinda odd, but you are right, that exact characteristic should probably be expected from him at this stage.
Oh, and I loved the line where the "fiends" look at each other. The "wait what" was nearly tangible.
Well, today's story did not exactly reveal much we did not know or had not anticipated. I found it a bit irritating that Jace - again - acted like a teenager with the repeated yelling at Sorin, a clearly absurdly powerful ancient vampire, who moments before wouldn't have minded Avacyn killing him.
so, preorder now on the gamble that the set is actually pretty good, or conservatively wait but risk an increase in msrp? surprised theres still no spoilers.
It seems to me that Wizards have upped their no-spoiler game a little? Both with regards to Eternal Masters and Eldritch Moon.
Well, that is the primary reason that Wizards do any balancing - to fix limited playing. And that is all I was commenting on, it has nothing to do with how many branches you can count if you cut off my arm.
There is just an intuitive knee-jerk reaction to this card (in this thread) that it would be fine at uncommon, and based on anything Wizards say and do, and how it used to play out back in the day when people played it in more limited-ish formats.
Video of the spoiler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAqljAIkdag
Its been hovering a bit above 60 euro for a long while though in the EU.
Berserk wouldn't surprise me. And Natural Order would be sweet as well.
Sylvan Library - 1G
At the beginning of your draw step, you may draw two additional cards. If you do, choose two cards in your hand drawn this turn. For each of those cards, pay 4 life or put the card on top of your library.
Glad that this stays at common, and a great card. And he's a cute little killer!
I'm sorry for bringing it up again, but I actually like Jace quite a lot. I just thought it came off kinda odd, but you are right, that exact characteristic should probably be expected from him at this stage.
Oh, and I loved the line where the "fiends" look at each other. The "wait what" was nearly tangible.
Using Æ makes the game unique? That is just a ridiculous argument.
It seems to me that Wizards have upped their no-spoiler game a little? Both with regards to Eternal Masters and Eldritch Moon.
It seems quite plausible after both Maro and Matt Tabak spent a lot of tumblr-time on it, especially Tabak's, slightly forced, negative attitude.
An interesting setting for sure, I hope it doesn't get too polished.