.Rai Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 [quote name='Flame Dragon' timestamp='1356572868' post='6102985'] It was? I most likely don't remember reading it then. Most likely. Battalion seems really bad in standard atm since it has tons of wrath effects. [/quote] Only three good ones, and even then, only one of them is used frequently (Supreme Verdict, Cyclonic Rift and Mizzium Mortars). Unless I'm missing something. But you are right with Battalion being bad in Standard. If this Lightning Helix angel is the best thing we're getting, then I'm sad (Hellrider and Sublime Archangel are competing with it and probably stealing the slots). The best card for the Mechanic seems like a nice 1-drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Account is Unplayable Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 You are missing something. Terminus. Which isn't reliable all the time, but it's a thing, especially with Supreme Verdict. Depends on what else GTC brings, but R/W probably with green or blue aggro seems like a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Ah, forgot Terminus. We can assume that we're getting Boros Aggro, more Naya goodies, and some sort of Simic aggro deck. To be honest, all of the guilds could do with a cool 1-drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Account is Unplayable Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Needs less aggro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 [quote name='.Rai' timestamp='1356574872' post='6103034'] Ah, forgot Terminus. We can assume that we're getting Boros Aggro, more Naya goodies, and some sort of Simic aggro deck. To be honest, all of the guilds could do with a cool 1-drop. [/quote] Bloodrush is super bad on a 1 drop. [quote name='Chris' timestamp='1356575660' post='6103048'] Needs less aggro. [/quote] We need more good aggro cards, not less. The best cards in standard are Restoration Angel, Tragtusk, and Sphinx's Revelation and they all just crap all over aggro decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Account is Unplayable Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yes. Good. I like my control decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 [quote name='Flame Dragon' timestamp='1356577250' post='6103096'] Bloodrush is super bad on a 1 drop. [/quote] Who says it needs the guild mechanic? [b]Edit: Actually, it does unless it's hybrid. But no hybrid 1-drops in Gatecrash, probably ;-;[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 [quote name='Chris' timestamp='1356577444' post='6103102'] Yes. Good. I like my control decks. [/quote] Um, a lot of people are saying the never ending mirror of Revelations isn't a ton of fun. Gatecrash needs to push the game away from that. [quote name='.Rai' timestamp='1356577548' post='6103105'] Who says it needs the guild mechanic? [b]Edit: Actually, it does unless it's hybrid. But no hybrid 1-drops in Gatecrash, probably ;-;[/b] [/quote] Unless Mark said that cycle was one that wasn't going to carry I think it has a good chance of being in Gatecrash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Account is Unplayable Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yeah, but I find it fun. Also Curse of Echoes is a mirror winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 [quote name='.Rai' timestamp='1356577548' post='6103105'] Who says it needs the guild mechanic? [b]Edit: Actually, it does unless it's hybrid. But no hybrid 1-drops in Gatecrash, probably ;-;[/b] [/quote] I'm sure there is that there will be a hybrid 1-drop for each guild. RTR had at least 1 for each guild. Izzet: Blistercoil, and Nix-something elemental Rakdos: Rakdos crackler Selesnya: Dyrad Miltant[however its spelled] Golgar: Deathrite shaman and siltherhead Azorious: Judge's Familiar So I am sure there will be 1 drops for the other guilds. My guess the Gruul 1-drop will probably have haste if anything, Boros 1-drop probably first strike? or haste, Simic Hopefully evolve though not sure, can't can't say on Dmir or Orzhov don't know jack about them. And if a 1 drop for gruul does get bloodrush it will probably cost 0 or 1 mana to activate .-. and I want more aggro .-. because control for me is not fun at all .-. and Corpsejack + Simic evolve could work well together depending on other creatures we get with evolve on them and for Battalion Midnight Haunting at your opponent's end phase will probably be the best way to get it off effectively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Orzhov's preview is up, yadda yadda yadda. Personal thoughts - not too terribly impressed. Seems a bit too literal in terms of B/W mechanics. The flavor works, but it's just really... [i]boring.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'm fine with literal. Anyway, the mechanic seems strong since having a couple extort guys out can quickly end with the opponent being drained for all there life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Account is Unplayable Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 It seems like a great ability to have. B/W will have a great form of longevity and reach in limited, and it definitely has constructed applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 People on the MTG forums are saying the thrull will probably be really good in EDH format. would not be surpised to see it there as the mechanic would be really useful there plus the recycle ability on it is a nice bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 [quote name='DeathSDelano' timestamp='1356585956' post='6103217'] People on the MTG forums are saying the thrull will probably be really good in EDH format. would not be surpised to see it there as the mechanic would be really useful there plus the recycle ability on it is a nice bonus. [/quote] Yea, this mechanic can end up being stupid in EDH. I know my Esper deck wants this guy especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 It doesn't feel very keywordy for me .-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Flavourful, but so weirdly specific. I agree with Dae on this one. It looks strange to see something like this keyworded. It's definitely the return of big grindy Orzhov and Esper control decks though. Under New World Order, I want to see how this works at Common or Uncommon? Edit: Oh, god. Has anyone realised there are going to be mono-white creatures with life drain? Yay for more New Phyrexia action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 The only thing I hope for with this mechanic is that it'll work in the same manner as prowl, in that the mana colors required to pay it change depending on the colors itself. (Monowhite creatures require {W}, monoblack creatures require {B}, and ofc hybrids/multicolors require {W/B}.) Other than that, it just seems too weird. Also, it's probably dissonent because it's the only keyword with an inherent mana cost. (Not like kicker, ninjutsu, etc, where the it's written "Keyword {Cost} [i](Reminder Text)[/i].) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Dimir's preview card is up and added. WOTC, I thought you didn't like haunt. I mean, I like it, but still. |: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSDelano Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Dmir's spoiler card it up [img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/daily/special/gtc_card_preview/wm_l6qt6jxefc_01.png[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 So when you cast a spell you can exile it to make it so that a creature on your field can keep doing the spell. Seems fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Someone may feel free to add all these to the first post. [center][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/krxym94uy0_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/8dykso0jvs_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/kwtkd3c7sh_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/5htsd44dbw_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/j8la39uo68_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/1f2gkz8cg9_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/v092k7o543_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/mshrpl53qw_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/ptvrnuyfro_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/3c7ur9svcm_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/zdwcgxx5n9_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/zpg0dfq8wh_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/7jucq0zln0_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/yxtqf1k89d_en.jpg[/img][img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/7anbuzmoy2_en.jpg[/img][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury the year Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Aaaaand previews have begun! I'll start updating the main post. [b]EDIT:[/b] Why thank you Rai. [b]EDIT 2:[/b] First post fully updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 [img]http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/tcg/products/gtc/sktlscjx5r_en.jpg[/img] Even if it is, I don't think this was added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Me and Rinne fighting to update the first post won't end well. lol Should I just leave the updating to you? FYI: Me trying to update it after you did has caused the first post to clear, want to fix that? Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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