Just need some quick help with magic wording
So I had an idea for a new custom mechanic, Sabotage. When a card with Sabotage is played (creature, sorcery, etc.) , you choose an opponent, and choose one of the following: That opponent takes 2 damage, or discards a card.
Here is an example: https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/young-assassin
(yes I forgot to add p/t 'cuz im a doof)
If you have an idea how this mechanic would be worded, please let me know! I tried looking around for similar MTG abilities but couldn't find any. Cheers
Here is an example: https://mtgcardsmith.com/view/young-assassin
(yes I forgot to add p/t 'cuz im a doof)
If you have an idea how this mechanic would be worded, please let me know! I tried looking around for similar MTG abilities but couldn't find any. Cheers
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If you want it to trigger via several different ways (enter, leave, damage, etc), then you should make it an un-italicized sentence keyword, like explore.
As for the ability wording in the reminder text, I don't know any precedent for wording since it's reminder text. The current MTG format is to have the modal choices (like Abrade), which I guess you can emulate in line. Something like this:
Sabotage (When this enters the battlefield, choose one - Deal 2 damage to target opponent; or target opponent discards a card.)
Based on
http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=447271
Sabotage (When this [permanent type] enters the battlefield, it deals 2 damage to target opponent unless they discard a card.)
Two major differences:
1. Card names aren't supposed to be used in reminder text. I expect "permanent type" to be replaced with "creature" most often.
2. The new WotC convention makes "they" ok, and it's shorter.
I'd suggest changing "opponent" to "player" because it is shorter and almost always identical in function.
Perhaps: (When [card name] resolves, choose one - It deals 2 damage to target opponent; or target opponent discards a card.)
I think it doesn't need to be changed to "choose one -" effect..
Sabotage (When this spell resolves, it deals 2 damage to target opponent unless they discard a card.)
But usually EtB keyword abilities aren't put on instant/sorcery. We never see Fabricate on instant or sorcery. Just for your information.