The reason counters that modify power and toughness outside +1/+1 and -1/-1 are no longer used is because they were a nightmare to track. +1 and -1 counters cancel each other out so you never have to track both. Think of standard now where you have to track things like exert, embalm, brick counters and +/- counters all at the same time. That being said, I'd be happy to make a card for your request still @brcien but if you want odd power/toughness manipulating counters it's going to be tough.
I'm still doing this, I just had a heck of a work week and haven't been able to give the next creation the attention it deserves.
Keep in mind brick counters weren't as common as you'd expect. At least not for complex uses.
In all honesty, tracking exert and embalm is very easy. You'd have to be really bad at the game to have difficulties doing so. Especially considering embalm is a sorcery speed ability. If it weren't, I'd agree.
Only thing I don't like is the aftermath card template. Feels annoying and looks ugly.
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Stat counters other than +1/+1 or -1/-1 are depreciated, please don't use them.
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Your request is fine. @strongbelieves will let you know if he'd rather you make a new one.
I'm still doing this, I just had a heck of a work week and haven't been able to give the next creation the attention it deserves.
In all honesty, tracking exert and embalm is very easy. You'd have to be really bad at the game to have difficulties doing so. Especially considering embalm is a sorcery speed ability. If it weren't, I'd agree.
Only thing I don't like is the aftermath card template. Feels annoying and looks ugly.
I BELIEVE that Faiths_Guide had this mechanic on one of their cards... but I can't seem to find the card...
This was mine:
But the mechanic isn't mine, check out the Mechanix challenge for more info (the Disqus comment I had on the card is missing like most others).
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2254/mechanix-challenge-twelve/p1