The three Honorable Mentions I really liked, like a lot. However, each of them would need (semi-substantial) rewording to actually function, so they didn't make it into the top three.
@Flatfish with Mistprowler I don't know if Blue/Red is really a correct color scheme for "Traps" (if there even is one), but I love the idea of a Minotaur synergizing with them! The wording issue is with the activated ability:
{2}{u}, Tap X untapped Walls you control: Search your library for a Trap card with converted mana cost X or less, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then shuffle your library.
So cool that it relates to Walls and Traps! Cool concept, nice work.
@Butters with Krumraduk Infuriate is really cool, though the wording needs retooling:
Infuriate N (At the beginning of each end of combat step, if this creature attacked or blocked this turn, put N +1/+1 counters on it.) -a simpler probably effectually identical wording- Infuriate N (At the beginning of each end step, if this creature attacked or blocked this turn, put N +1/+1 counters on it.)
Great work on a fun custom mechanic!
@KimJongMartin with Sower Other than "I really like it", there isn't much to say.
Clean and awesome, really neat artwork, well done!
3rd Place @IanLowenthal with Grunsh I'm a little on the fence with this choice: the balance is close, the activated ability cost is a little wonky, some stuff shouldn't be capitalized, etc. But the artwork is awesome, the Mardu color-scheme is sweet, the tribal benefits are cool, and I like the card Congrats!
2nd Place @AustinSmith with Feldagast and Flip Austin is awesome? He's turned out another really interesting, really flavorful, almost textually perfect, very cool legend that can command Mardu colored Minotaurs! I may have said this already, but, Austin is awesome!
1st Place @DomriKade with Labyrinth Guardian The "Stay Outta My Maze" vibe is super cool. I think red might be a little underrepresented, but that is a negligible point relative to the sweet flavor here. Artwork is spot on too (and you remembered to credit the artist; Julie Dillon is awesome)! Perhaps a bump to rare would be reasonable for complexity reasons, but the balance is good. Overall this is just the card I'm the most drawn to; Well Done! (You may pick one additional favorite.)
Winner and Honorable-Mention cards have been favorited! Thanks for the submissions @Everyone!
Those of you who didn't get to bask in the glorious light of Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Honorary-ness-ness, feel free to PM me about your entries and we can discuss them!
Comments
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I'm not sure how Minotaur-y it is.
Thanks for your submission! Perfectly acceptable.
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@Flatfish with Mistprowler
I don't know if Blue/Red is really a correct color scheme for "Traps" (if there even is one), but I love the idea of a Minotaur synergizing with them! The wording issue is with the activated ability:
{2}{u}, Tap X untapped Walls you control: Search your library for a Trap card with converted mana cost X or less, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then shuffle your library.
So cool that it relates to Walls and Traps! Cool concept, nice work.
@Butters with Krumraduk
Infuriate is really cool, though the wording needs retooling:
Infuriate N (At the beginning of each end of combat step, if this creature attacked or blocked this turn, put N +1/+1 counters on it.)
-a simpler probably effectually identical wording-
Infuriate N (At the beginning of each end step, if this creature attacked or blocked this turn, put N +1/+1 counters on it.)
Great work on a fun custom mechanic!
@KimJongMartin with Sower
Other than "I really like it", there isn't much to say.
Wording needs to be more similar to this - http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=47274
Clean and awesome, really neat artwork, well done!
3rd Place
@IanLowenthal with Grunsh
I'm a little on the fence with this choice: the balance is close, the activated ability cost is a little wonky, some stuff shouldn't be capitalized, etc. But the artwork is awesome, the Mardu color-scheme is sweet, the tribal benefits are cool, and I like the card Congrats!
2nd Place
@AustinSmith with Feldagast and Flip
Austin is awesome? He's turned out another really interesting, really flavorful, almost textually perfect, very cool legend that can command Mardu colored Minotaurs! I may have said this already, but, Austin is awesome!
1st Place
@DomriKade with Labyrinth Guardian
The "Stay Outta My Maze" vibe is super cool. I think red might be a little underrepresented, but that is a negligible point relative to the sweet flavor here. Artwork is spot on too (and you remembered to credit the artist; Julie Dillon is awesome)! Perhaps a bump to rare would be reasonable for complexity reasons, but the balance is good. Overall this is just the card I'm the most drawn to; Well Done!
(You may pick one additional favorite.)
Winner and Honorable-Mention cards have been favorited! Thanks for the submissions @Everyone!
Winners have been discussed over here:
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2135/hall-of-fame
Thanks and congratulations again @Everyone!