Straw Men (SCARECROW CONTEST)
==Introduction==
So my friends has a hilarious Reaper King commander deck, which is actually surprisingly powerful (how I hate him destroying all of my lands). Trouble is, although the commander is very powerful, there aren't very many powerful scarecrows out there, most of them being overcosted common or uncommon artifact creatures that are barely payable in limited. Now, I think scarecrows is a pretty cool tribe (after all, what's creepier than seeing a person turn towards you when you realise there not a person, only a crude animation of one?), but Wizards of the Coast haven't given them much support recently. So this sparked me to make this contest - Straw Men . So, before I go to another of my long tangents, here it is.
=The Contest=
Make either a creature with the scarecrow subtype, a tribal card with "Tribal ____ - Scarecrow" or a card that somehow interacts with scarecrows, scarecrow tokens ect.
=Examples=
Some of my favorite scarecrows. Thank you, Wizards of the Coast!
==Rules==
1. Please use IMAGE LINKING.*
2. No OVERPOWERED cards (preferably) ask me if it's overpowered or not if you want and I will judge.
3. Please use CORRECT MTG wording and grammar/spelling (I get really bothered by it.)
4. As many NEW entries as you would like.
5. Old cards ARE allowed, but only enter a max of three.
6. Have fun!
=Judging=
It will be on:
- Formatting/wording
- Balance
- Artwork
- How SCARECROW-Y the card is.
- Originality
- Realistic-ness
=Prizes=
1st place: You will be added to my -TROPHY- set, a card interacting with scarecrows and referencing you in the flavor text, as well as being mentioned in the Hall of Fame. I will also help you with anything you may need (formatting/wording help, artwork ect.) and look through your collection for any cards I would be willing to favorite.
2nd place: You will be added to my -TROPHY- set, a card interacting with scarecrows and referencing you in the flavor text, as well as being mentioned in the Hall of Fame. I will also look through your collection for any cards I would be willing to favorite.
3rd place: You will be added to my -TROPHY- set, a card interacting with scarecrows and referencing you in the flavor text, as well as being mentioned in the Hall of Fame.
This contest will end in three weeks' time.
So my friends has a hilarious Reaper King commander deck, which is actually surprisingly powerful (how I hate him destroying all of my lands). Trouble is, although the commander is very powerful, there aren't very many powerful scarecrows out there, most of them being overcosted common or uncommon artifact creatures that are barely payable in limited. Now, I think scarecrows is a pretty cool tribe (after all, what's creepier than seeing a person turn towards you when you realise there not a person, only a crude animation of one?), but Wizards of the Coast haven't given them much support recently. So this sparked me to make this contest - Straw Men . So, before I go to another of my long tangents, here it is.
=The Contest=
Make either a creature with the scarecrow subtype, a tribal card with "Tribal ____ - Scarecrow" or a card that somehow interacts with scarecrows, scarecrow tokens ect.
=Examples=
Some of my favorite scarecrows. Thank you, Wizards of the Coast!
==Rules==
1. Please use IMAGE LINKING.*
2. No OVERPOWERED cards (preferably) ask me if it's overpowered or not if you want and I will judge.
3. Please use CORRECT MTG wording and grammar/spelling (I get really bothered by it.)
4. As many NEW entries as you would like.
5. Old cards ARE allowed, but only enter a max of three.
6. Have fun!
=Judging=
It will be on:
- Formatting/wording
- Balance
- Artwork
- How SCARECROW-Y the card is.
- Originality
- Realistic-ness
=Prizes=
1st place: You will be added to my -TROPHY- set, a card interacting with scarecrows and referencing you in the flavor text, as well as being mentioned in the Hall of Fame. I will also help you with anything you may need (formatting/wording help, artwork ect.) and look through your collection for any cards I would be willing to favorite.
2nd place: You will be added to my -TROPHY- set, a card interacting with scarecrows and referencing you in the flavor text, as well as being mentioned in the Hall of Fame. I will also look through your collection for any cards I would be willing to favorite.
3rd place: You will be added to my -TROPHY- set, a card interacting with scarecrows and referencing you in the flavor text, as well as being mentioned in the Hall of Fame.
This contest will end in three weeks' time.
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Comments
I was struggling with the wording a little so it might be wrong.
Reach
Whenever a creature with flying attacks you alone, Idle Skullpost blocks it this turn if able and gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is equal to that creature's power.
Artifact Creature, right?
@Rednaxela,
Glad to help!
Thanks!
My pleasure!
New - http://www.deviantart.com/art/The-Pumpkin-King-477081873
Another New:
Link: http://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/File:Scarecrow_ghouls.jpg
Aroma, of Pumpkin seems pretty neat x) It really embodies red/black scarecrows very well - and that flavor text is gold!
it might be a bit powerful though. Playing it turn 2, swinging for 3 and then either dealing them the damage or it killing another creature and you getting it back next turn - either scenario seems a bit too good. It would probably be used in dredge too, and useful in standard aggro decks that run out of steam.
Pyre-heart Harvester isn't as neat, but I still like it - not too original but pretty clean.
Idle Skullpost is oozing with flavor, and is very scarecrow-y. It may not be too original, but everything else makes up for that!
@Death_Methods
Wow, protection from creatures with flying seems a really cool ability for scarecrows! But you do know fear has been turned into intimidate which has been retired and replaced for menace, right?
should i change it?
When light meets the everlasting darkness of night, Pumpkin Jack visits tonight!
This Scarecrow is the legend, the one and only Jack straight from the pumpkin patches. Prepared with his endless horde of minions all as one. From the edge of the twilight, Jack spreads his magic upon his children imbuing them with the secrets of eternal life!
Jack, Lord of Crows
Jack is the strong control/value themed Commander for those who want the full flexibility of an artifact/Scarecrow theme leader. Regardless, Jack provides Scarecrows an amount of flexibility never before seen with his other enchanting ability!
So what are you waiting for? Join the pumpkin patch and Jack's eternal legion!
I will be considering more designs for members of Jack's legion!
Thanks to @Animist @AustinSmith and @Shagoth for their contributions to Jack's theme and design!
Here is also a well balanced Scarecrow that supports the colour theme by saving the essence of other creatures!
Agent of Preservation
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/senso-harvesting-fist
Cute concept. I was thinking of a way to simplify it, since it seems a bit overly-complicated, but couldn't find one. I'm afraid I don't like the artwork very much, however.
@nsm91
It doesn't make the most sense, having a scarecrow working *WITH* birds, but you've executed it really well Creates a very eerie, morbid spectacle. The flavour text probably needs to be in speech marks (" ") though, and it would most likely say bird creatures you control get +1/+1.
True, but I admit it allows us to make Scarecrows at 6+ mana that could actually be played! ... and that is awesome.
I also agree that Birds aren't friends of Scarecrows although contrary to popular belief you can heard them around as they can get used to people. Some will even eat out of your hand, if you're patient enough! XD Trust me, it is adorable as they are thy favorite bird.