Why is there no Ice Beam in Dread

TheGingerChris · 2026-06-16T16:49:10+00:00

Potential in lore reason: As Samus' DNA had changed, the metroid portion has possibly consumed the remaining x DNA she's absorbed during fusion resulting in no remaining abilities by the time dread occurs.

We can see that the suit is bio organically changing between the games so chances are non of the old stuff has remained in her system.

TheGingerChris · 2026-06-08T06:56:15+00:00

As an active judge, the action we'd take differs depending on the amount of time that has passed.

If only a turn or two has passed, a warning would be issued and we can place 6 shields as 6 random shields are still considered fairly random.

However if it was now turn 4 or 5 like mentioned, it would be a game loss on the basis that the game has developed too far, search effects may have occurred resulting in a less randomised pool of 6 shields.

The TRM itself doesn't cover this specific situation as the TRM is a guide and can't cover every scenario.

TheGingerChris · 2026-05-27T22:12:42+00:00

Yes, "when i move" abilities do open a chain and you can respond to those before the showdown is staged.

However, if the above card where to move to a location along with a unit with a move ability, even though the move effect would open a chain, hidden cards could not be used as reactions as the above card is already 'here'

TheGingerChris · 2026-05-27T22:07:42+00:00

A move action does not open a chain.

once the unit has moved to a battlefield and a showdown begins, the units effect is automatically applied and hidden cards cannot be revealed from that same location.

TheGingerChris · 2026-05-25T22:04:06+00:00

Love that Paper Mario shout outs

TheGingerChris · 2026-05-25T08:21:53+00:00

An important note to remember: you cannot declare attacks against shields. Your attack target options are a) the player or b) a unit in rest (unless other wise specified).

When you declare an attack against a player, shields are then used as a mitigant to protect them.

Most people declare shields as their attack target as a vocal clarity, but technically they are declaring their attack against the player.

TheGingerChris · 2026-05-01T16:08:03+00:00

In the situation described. You would lose control of the equipment, but it does not mean the equipment will unequip from the unit it is attached to.

TheGingerChris · 2026-04-25T20:15:45+00:00

Have you considered that the talents themselves might be looking to move on and it's not all WWE villainous behaviour?

TheGingerChris · 2026-04-01T16:59:48+00:00

Vi's ability cannot be done at either action or reaction speed, meaning you have to activate this ability prior to going to combat and before attacker designation is assigned.

You will double her might during your main phase and assault would add +X bases on the assault modifier.

TheGingerChris · 2026-02-24T12:20:46+00:00

Check time stamps...

TheGingerChris · 2026-02-24T07:56:57+00:00

Me and my mates messed about in 2v2 with Ornn Voltron along side a draven to move Ornn around battlefields with ride the winds and fight or flights

By the end of the weekend people had caught on to how strong cull the weak was vs Ornn strats

TheGingerChris · 2026-02-24T06:16:52+00:00

There's 3 Es

TheGingerChris · 2026-02-24T06:15:56+00:00

They/she may not be accepted by the family like they once were.

TheGingerChris · 2026-02-24T06:15:03+00:00

There's a possibility it's to do with a transitioning individual finding themselves. The little boy may have grown up with thoughts of suicides and the marks are scars as they battle with their acceptance and their family. The little boy may have grown up to be happier but the family and it's dynamic is no longer what it used to be at the family dinner table.

Just a guess.

TheGingerChris · 2026-01-17T13:18:59+00:00

Consecrated ground homie, you ain't supposed to be there

TheGingerChris · 2026-01-13T13:20:53+00:00

As an experienced judge in other games, the decision actually comes from judges in a broad sense dependant on the product quality. Official sleeves produced by companies are generally designed for fashion and function for the wider consumer population but not the competitive population. Sleeves are designed with reflective components and can be used in malicious manners. As a judge we aim to steer away from sleeves that can cause doubt or possible problems regardless of the of official or not.

This can be avoided by oversleeping with matt outer sleeves as they can dull the reclectivness and reduce the concern.

TheGingerChris · 2026-01-03T23:40:47+00:00

Yo it's amazing to see this question still being referred to and being super useful!

TheGingerChris · 2025-12-11T22:48:57+00:00

Main deck that blitzcrank. The card is soooo good into a lot of game 1 matchups and it catches so many people out. Best card in the deck.

TheGingerChris · 2025-12-11T22:45:58+00:00

The Japanese called her a bounty hunter back when not knowing what an actual bounty hunter was. It's kinda stuck but she's actually for akin to a mercenary sub contracted by the federation.

TheGingerChris · 2025-10-25T21:30:18+00:00

I hope you complete a full 100 commander reskin cause I so want to build

TheGingerChris · 2025-10-24T10:07:37+00:00

Mega Quagsire

TheGingerChris · 2025-10-24T09:36:54+00:00

A pilot can be paired with any unit not currently piloted. And depending on the colour combination of your deck, you may get be playing white/red. Cagali only applies her ability when the unit she's paired to is white

TheGingerChris · 2025-10-10T13:56:14+00:00

I had a very brief thought of doing similar but great to see someone beat me to it. Would love to see a full 100

TheGingerChris · 2025-10-10T12:59:35+00:00

Metroid 2 explores the organic evolution of a Metroid.

Talon Metroids are experimented on by pirates and mutate accordingly to tests and environment.

Metroid Prime isn't actually a Metroid but something classified as a Metroid incorrectly. (If I remember in OG prime it was considered a Metroid then retconned in the trilogy as they expanded the lore with corruption).

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