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Land Ho! Challenge
I see tons of creatures and fun enchantments, but balanced and fun lands are hard to make. Heck, the company behind the cards sometimes has difficulty putting new ones out that fit the game's overall power level. So why not see just what this community can do?
Your task is to put together anywhere between 1 and 5 lands that carry unique mechanics. They can be keywords or abilities seen before, but they must not have existed on an officially printed land in MTG. I will leave postings open until June 1, at which time I'll just heap loads and loads of favorites onto the 3 winner's cards (5 more than the number of lands you submit). Judging will be based on the balance of the lands as well as how much thought was put into them. Bonus points are awarded to sets.
Don't forget to actually claim your prizes this time!
As always, remember to credit your artists and give consideration to flavor and balance. I can't award a winning spot to anyone who posts uncredited art without good reason.
Your task is to put together anywhere between 1 and 5 lands that carry unique mechanics. They can be keywords or abilities seen before, but they must not have existed on an officially printed land in MTG. I will leave postings open until June 1, at which time I'll just heap loads and loads of favorites onto the 3 winner's cards (5 more than the number of lands you submit). Judging will be based on the balance of the lands as well as how much thought was put into them. Bonus points are awarded to sets.
Don't forget to actually claim your prizes this time!
As always, remember to credit your artists and give consideration to flavor and balance. I can't award a winning spot to anyone who posts uncredited art without good reason.
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http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/grove-of-the-guardians-1?list=user#.VVfzl3-9KSM
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/overgrown-passage?list=user#.VVfzgH-9KSM
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/evala-the-wood-eternal-1#.VVfyoFVViko
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/urzas-castle-1?list=user#.VViFPLntmko
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/port-gate-to-the-isle-1?list=user#.VVi7IPntlBc
Lady's Path
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/ladys-path?list=user#.VVi70vntlBc
Runeclaw Lair
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/runeclaw-lair?list=user#.VVizivntlBc
Winterhold
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/winterkeep?list=user#.VVi0NPntlBc
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/kana-vas-crucible-of-creation-1?list=user#.VVkvMaZZUeI
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/vel-beacon-of-knowledge-1?list=user
Home of Unrest - This uses Lifelink, which has never been printed as a land's ability. Vault of the Archangel had lifelink printed on the card, but only because it gave creatures that ability. Anyway, this land also cares that you have things in your yard.
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/home-of-unrest-1?list=user
Soul-Kept Gardens - I had to slightly change the wording on Soulbond, this land's ability, to get it to work, but I made it work, and it turns creatures into elvish mystics when they are paired to it, allowing you to ramp slightly and for a long time, but only if you have creatures.
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/soul-kept-gardens-1?list=user
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/etherium-research-center
This card may be a bit overpowered, but that's kind of the effect I'm looking for. Also, it's both mythic and legendary.
2nd: http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/choa-hidden-pond?list=user#.VV7S_fnF9RQ
3rd: http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/misted-forest?list=user#.VV7TEPnF9RQ
Dont mind the names I am bad at those
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/domain-of-the-damned-1?list=user#.VWj7yVxH2Rs
It's still the same card, just edited.
@NicolBolasFTW
@LONEvvolf
@Damnation
I will be favoriting all lands submitted, in addition to 5 cards from your archives of my choice.