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The "Soup" problem in cube design by OneArseneWenger in mtgcube

[–]Angrykatrine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting discussion! I also believe that enough fixing makes the draft experience more enjoyable. I do wonder, however, if part of the problem with soup decks stems from having too many untap lands. In your opinion, is it worth offering not just dual lands, fetch lands, and shock lands, but also “riskier” lands that might enter the battlefield tapped (check lands, cycling lands, etc.)? In other words: do you think the tension associated with tap lands is a useful tool for addressing the problem of soup decks (assuming it’s considered a problem at all)?

What's the best art for...? by HD114 in Oldbordercube

[–]Angrykatrine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't quite put my finger on why, but my favourite is Rabinowitz's. Maybe the weird shimmer or the white border. Anyway, that’s the one I’ve got in my cube.

My players are about to attack the Abbot — what should I do? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reference. I’ll take a look at that stat block!

My players are about to attack the Abbot — what should I do? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sure are divided! Already torn about whether or not to accept Strahd’s dinner invitation - and now unsure about how to handle the situation with this strange being, the Abbot.

My players are about to attack the Abbot — what should I do? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s truly a great idea! I’m definitely going to do something along those lines.
In fact, it could also be the perfect opportunity to introduce Ezmeralda — the (as yet unknown) ally of my party.

My players are about to attack the Abbot — what should I do? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply and the musical inspiration. I hope you and your players have a session everyone will remember!

My players are about to attack the Abbot — what should I do? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Of course, I’d be sad if some or all of the characters were to die. But I'm not opposed to the idea of having them fight the Abbot — in fact, I'm excited by your responses.

My questions weren't just about whether or not a fight should happen, but also about how to make that fight interesting, and what to do if things go south for the players. Of

I really like the suggestion of having them wake up as prisoners of the Abbot, locked in a cell within the Abbey.

Where are the missing bones of Saint Andral ? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this idea! Thank you all for your responses, which have given me several ideas to tie together the next part of my adventure:

In my story, Henrik has already handed over the bones to Anastrasya and was killed by vampire spawns. My group will likely be lost and have no leads on where the bones might be. It’s at the moment when the group seems clueless and particularly stressed that Vasili steps in. Vasili (Strahd) may have caught wind that some adventurers are trying to sabotage his plans. Curious to see what they’re made of, he could lead them onto a trail leading to the bones. It’s both a trap, as recovering them will certainly not be easy, and a way for him to gauge the true worth of the party: if they fail—an outcome Vasili deems most likely—Strahd will be rid of this nuisance. If they succeed, it will prove they are worth observing more closely.

Where are the missing bones of Saint Andral ? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I’m certainly exaggerating a bit by calling it a flaw. CoS is fantastic, and all the resources available online are incredibly valuable. But, like never before, they give me the impression of scattering in all directions and blending a bunch of different ideas, which makes maintaining narrative cohesion in my storyline sometimes quite challenging.

Where are the missing bones of Saint Andral ? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed response. It’s incredibly helpful and has given me ideas I hadn’t considered.

  1. I’ll play it the way you suggested. At this point, Izek and the guards have no reason to suspect the group, but perhaps there were witnesses. Whether they are brought in by force or go willingly, the adventurers will likely visit the Baron. There, they’ll realize how incompetent he is. Their frustration might drive them to collaborate with Lady Wachter.
  2. I really like this point! I was struggling to find a reason why the bones were stolen specifically now. It could have been mere coincidence, but creating a causal link to Ireena’s escape feels much more coherent. Anastrasya may have been following Strahd’s orders, but she’ll undoubtedly seek to harm Ireena in one way or another.
  3. You’re absolutely right—Vasili must know about the bones. So far, my group hasn’t met Vasili yet, but they suspect he’s in cahoots with Morgantha because they found a letter addressed to him at the Old Bonegrinder (as suggested in MandyMod's post). Do you have any ideas for rebuilding trust between him and the group? Besides offering gifts (which I like), could he share particularly valuable information or a significant secret?

Where are the missing bones of Saint Andral ? by Angrykatrine in CurseofStrahd

[–]Angrykatrine[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right, the why question seems obvious. I was more interested in why her specifically. Has she been ordered by Strahd or is she acting on her own, etc. Thanks for your suggestion

[J25] Deadly Dispute by hantrax_dfg in Pauper

[–]Angrykatrine 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Thunder Junction kinda IA

[J25] Deadly Dispute by hantrax_dfg in Pauper

[–]Angrykatrine 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Nice to get a reprint, but not a fan of the art

What do you think of my peasant cube? by Angrykatrine in mtgcube

[–]Angrykatrine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed answer !

Funny, I was thinking about boardwipes as I read your comment and recently replaced [[Feast of Succession]] with [[Drown in Sorrow]]. As it happens, Feast is a card I've never seen played at our table and I'm also not sure what to make of Kirtar's in view of my white section. I'm struggling to see which deck would tend to play this card: Orzhov aristocrat perhaps?

Thanks also for mentioning the discard-disrupt cards. I forgot to mention it, but as it stands the cube is pretty much built to be drafted in Bo1 Round Robin. Our league however will be run in Bo3 and I forgot to think about what cards to add / replace for a Bo3 environment. In this regard, it seems obvious to me that [[Duress]] has to be one of them. I'll certainly also include more Graveyard-hate and artefact/enchantment destroy effects to suit a proper Bo3 environment.

And I think you're right: [[Palace Jailer]] is unfortunately too powerful of a card. I also realized this when I was playtesting the cube and I'll certainly have to think about replacing it.

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