@VinylVantasy Jiunra has a slight issue with the "storm" mechanic. Because the books will exile as the librarian resolves, she won't have opportunity to sac them for cards (read them).
You need to give the books the "Clue" mechanic. Bookstorm 3 (When you cast this spell, create three colorless Book artifact tokens with "{u}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card." Exile those tokens as this spell resolves.)
I changed it to artifact tokens because books don't seem like creatures in my mind, however, this may void the "storm" entry... LOL
"Pillars of Infinity" by @Monty http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/pillars-of-infinity-4?list=user ^It's a very creative use of mechanics with amazing flavor. But sorry, I'm still not sure about the ruling of Anchored. Especially when it comes to using creatures in costs. I think it can just say, "Effects that say "exile" don't exile creatures. All creatures have indestructible and hexproof." or something. Card balance seems good. Very interesting and enjoyable card!
- 2nd place!! "Animar, Eternal Memory" by @seaspray4TF3 http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/animar-eternal-memory?list=user ^There was good discussions with @Phelgming about this card. My opinion is this card is fair. Adapt is a very powerful mechanic, and triggered ability have a potential good benefits. But considering this is a legendary 3 color 1/1, I think this card isn't op. I love the art too. Very fun card!
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Mitotic and Adapt
Jiunra has a slight issue with the "storm" mechanic. Because the books will exile as the librarian resolves, she won't have opportunity to sac them for cards (read them).
You need to give the books the "Clue" mechanic.
Bookstorm 3 (When you cast this spell, create three colorless Book artifact tokens with "{u}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card." Exile those tokens as this spell resolves.)
I changed it to artifact tokens because books don't seem like creatures in my mind, however, this may void the "storm" entry... LOL
Ah yeah, it's a tricky mechanic to work with cause I thought she'd be able to sac them while on the stack, although I guess not.
Thanks for telling me, you're right in that make them like clues would work, but would get rid of the storm mechanic
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-Honorable mentions
"Goblin Rocketeer" by @Mordecai
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/goblin-rocketeer-5?list=user
^Gotta love goblins. Especially suicidal artificer that flies.
"Smokeblade Shinobi" by @kltmtg29
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/smokeblade-shinobi?list=user
^Ninja that uses smoke bomb is so cool! But the card is op and the wording is a bit wrong.. I can help you if you want to fix it.
"Pillars of Infinity" by @Monty
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/pillars-of-infinity-4?list=user
^It's a very creative use of mechanics with amazing flavor. But sorry, I'm still not sure about the ruling of Anchored. Especially when it comes to using creatures in costs. I think it can just say, "Effects that say "exile" don't exile creatures. All creatures have indestructible and hexproof." or something. Card balance seems good. Very interesting and enjoyable card!
"Conjoined Twins" by @Mila
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/conjoined-twins?list=user
^I'm in love with this card. Art is nice, and it fit with Mitotic ability.
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- 5th place
"Rambunctious Rapscallion" by @seaspray4TF3
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/rambunctious-rapscallion?list=user
^Cute!
- 4th place
"Encumbering Nightmare" by @Emeraldragon17
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/encumbering-nightmare?list=user
^This is a kind of card that I really enjoy. Sorry if this is a too subjective judgment. But I actually think the card is balanced!
- 3rd place!
"Bloodrush Guardian" by @kltmtg29
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/bloodrush-guardian?list=user
^Nice idea of using two mechanics! One of a few entry that uses synergy between two mechanics this time.
- 2nd place!!
"Animar, Eternal Memory" by @seaspray4TF3
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/animar-eternal-memory?list=user
^There was good discussions with @Phelgming about this card. My opinion is this card is fair. Adapt is a very powerful mechanic, and triggered ability have a potential good benefits. But considering this is a legendary 3 color 1/1, I think this card isn't op. I love the art too. Very fun card!
- 1st place!!!
"Automaton Steed" by @DingusXeon
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/automaton-steed?list=user
^I's simply good.Power balance, art, flavor.. It's like a real card!
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