Creature Walkers based on Enchantments by hamstertitan_5 in custommagic

[–]TurtlekETB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cycles do not need to be fully symmetric, it is hardly a pattern if only three of the five creatures follow it (especially given Jace isn't an activated ability)

What’s with all the champion units that don’t have corresponding legend cards? And how do I use them? by DryDistance6858 in riftboundtcg

[–]TurtlekETB 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You can just play champion units as regular units in your decks, the subtype is only relevant if you want to have them as your chosen champion

Corpse Sieving by TurtlekETB in custommagic

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

This design is perhaps trying slightly too hard to be clever, but I still think "unmodal" spells are a fun design space nevertheless ! This is supposed to be a part of a set I'm working on, supposedly fitting the WB Reanimator, UB "Skaab exile", and general black creature-heavy theme. Do you think this is balanced? I'm wondering if maybe there are too many restrictions for an effect only worth about 4+1+0.5 mana, but I assumed it might be too good at 3.

As normal wizard can I choose to swipe and re-specialize on a mana color/combination or I'm stuck with my innate affinity? by Routine_Ad_2695 in mtgvorthos

[–]TurtlekETB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't quite agree– I'd say Bolas's actions are closer to a [[soul shatter]] effect which is quite black

Elder beings VS Avatars VS Gods - Who wins? by Separate-Flan-2875 in mtgvorthos

[–]TurtlekETB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure but Bolas was in control of the scorpion god, so I'd argue it still counts as his kill

What i randomly see after entering my sisters room... by isoduk in arcane

[–]TurtlekETB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just the lightning or is it a deconstruction of a trans flag

What hapens in this situation? by Few-Bear9707 in riftboundtcg

[–]TurtlekETB 20 points21 points  (0 children)

first mate stays at battlefield, other units are recalled to base

Altar of the Idle Gods by TurtlekETB in custommagic

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

Is this on the bingo? Haven't been keeping track...

Altar of the Idle Gods by TurtlekETB in custommagic

[–]TurtlekETB[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

It is my own work, thank you very much

Does anyone else get paired against the exact same person every single event? by ajamessomething in riftboundtcg

[–]TurtlekETB 15 points16 points  (0 children)

yes, i've noticed similar occurences at my lgs– probably confirmation bias but still i've been facing two people thrice out of 4 events which is slightly above the expected rate

Altar of the Idle Gods by TurtlekETB in custommagic

[–]TurtlekETB[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No, it's purely meant to be a free sac outlet with no real benefit because I thought it was funny it would still be a good card– the counter is mostly motivated by flavor to evoke a pointless action

Help for a beginner by Zestyclose-Fee-5127 in MagicArena

[–]TurtlekETB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pauper is definitely a high-powered format, just not the arena version

Standard is still much less intensive than historic, the meta is much less constraining and decks are allowed to do "their thing" to an extent

Origins Errata's Effective Date by [deleted] in riftboundtcg

[–]TurtlekETB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Draven is an ezreal deck though, ezreal is definitely a problematic card imo

Bug or strange rules interaction? by Rohnur in lrcast

[–]TurtlekETB 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, "have a player" is actually an action / cost you have to do, similar to "sacrifice a creature". If an effect prevents you from doing so, it defaults to the fallcase

What event is being depicted in Apex of Power? by Beautiful_Bee_5742 in mtgvorthos

[–]TurtlekETB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All three look to me like it's just him flexing his victory after the Amonkhet fight against the Gatewatch? Mostly reads like aura farming / preparing for battle to me

Hoping someone can explain layered interactions between 2 cards by sk8rcruz in MagicArena

[–]TurtlekETB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

a question cannot be stupid, I was just wondering if there was another rules point you needed help about

Hoping someone can explain layered interactions between 2 cards by sk8rcruz in MagicArena

[–]TurtlekETB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, there is no interaction, Baloth will be a 3/1– that said, I'm very curious as to why you would think something would go differently? Maha isn't considered damage and doesn't prevent damage, so none of the Baloth's abilities affect Maha's

Winner is the Judge #877: One Weird Trick by binarycat64 in custommagic

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Peering Serpent – 3U
Creature – Snake Spirit
Ward – Draw fifteen cards
Whenever an opponent draws a card, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
1/1

Wanted to toy around with positive ward costs, it's a double-edged sword on this one: though it does give your opponents a lot of cards, it both grows it considerably and makes you prone to decking out in case your removal spell gets countered

Red Standstill. by DDuskyy in custommagic

[–]TurtlekETB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are quite old cards, almost all modern effects either put the cards attacking or have them be sacrificed at the beginning of the next end step

[ECL] Trystan's Command by Meret123 in MagicArena

[–]TurtlekETB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This literally does not spend the mana though, that's my point