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Jan 14, 2008RickCorgan posted a message on [Powerfantasy] Some pics of a game...Man, haven't played PF in a while. Time to dust off the cards and proceed with Dawn-provided butt-kicking.Posted in: Hydrokinesis's Blog
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Dec 17, 2007RickCorgan posted a message on In the beginning...Whoa... I think this is probably my first foray into your philosophical side.Posted in: Hydrokinesis's Blog
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Well, gues what: this disadvantage just doesn't make up for the enormous versatility of counterspells, mainly because a dedicated blue deck will pack a lot of counters anyway. That's exactly why there can't be too many good counterspells in the metagame at a time. We have Mana Leak, Hinder, and Rewind, all of which are very playable, ay two, three, and four mana, and the versatile Condescend at XU. I don't think we should get more than that, really. And clearly so does WotC.
So combo plays around disruption and aggro plays around removal. But EVERY DECK should play around counters? Not very fair IMO.
Way to go, WotC! Give us more counters like this, and we're bound to have a much more fun game.
Yes, it is overpowered. For two mana, Terror deals with nonblack, nonartifact creatures. For two mana, naturalize deals with enchantments. For two mana, counterspell deals with EVERY SINGLE CARD TYPE SAVE LAND.
It was definitely overpowered, and I don't think I'm the opnly one here who knows this.
I know, but it's just that we've got a Mark of the Oni enchant creature... but yeah, they have nothing similar otherwise.
Cycle of "Marks", anyone?
The rest is junk, yes.
Retread - I'd definitely make this "instant or sorcery spell". Other than that, cool idea, but could probably cost less.
Librarian's Familiar - Wow! I'm guessing this will get real big real fast. Maybe 4U?
Neurok Serpent - I definitely don't like unconditional blue mana acceleration - I don't think it's blue slice of the color pie.
Calculated Risk - Nice!
Dangerous Knowledge - Hmmm, pretty drastic. I'd make this "three cards" and a rare.
Day of Revelations - Now that's what I call friggin' AWESOMENESS!!
Rune of Shadow - Nice.
Aura Beast - Groovy.
Refusal of War - Meh, really on the weak side.
Rheo Charge - Shouldn't this be "Scarceness 3" or something?
Study of Manuscripts - Strictly better than Inspiration. I'd cost this at 4U.
Dolphin Warrior - Dolphin people are cool, but don't make it human as well!!!
Leyin, Sovin Researcher - Wow... probably too strong. You should at least make it more color-intensive.
Scare to Death - Nice.
Ghroin Tormenter - P/T missing.
Sanguine Wisdom - Very nice!
Tygrin Archer - Very cool! "Tygrin" sounds a bit silly though - too much like "Leonin".
Rain of Fire - All cool.
Berke, Ancient Goat - Multiple counters on permanents means confusion. Take this advice from a guy who designed an entire block around counters, and did what he could to avoit that.
Wolvine Alarmist - I'd cost this at 1G.
Jiran Feeder - Nice.
Fertile Gorilla - Awesomeness!