Check out the winners of the 'Random Card Name' challenge!
Third place is @Faiths_Guide with 'Arcane Industries'! Congrats!
You made a very nice card out of a very bad set of words there! I like how it could be used in constructed and EDH, since it's both powerful and political, not to mention the art fits it perfectly, and the flavor text is nice. I like trading effects too (since I'm supposing that's how you get something and they get something, right?), and it doesn't suffer from the 'It helps them as much as it helps me' effects that many group hug cards suffer from. And you did the thingamibob with the flavor text! :O
Second place is @MaverickGV with 'Diplomatic Whale'! Congrats!
Another group-hug card! Again, this card helps everybody, but helps you a little bit more, unlike many other group-hug cards. That set of words was another not-so good one, but you managed to make a very nice card out of it. While using a whale may have been a bit pushed, it's makes the card have a lot more flair, makes it a lot more interesting, and I like that a lot. I could see this quickly becoming a staple in EDH.
...And (drumroll please) first place is none other than the man, the myth, the legend, who came, who saw and who conquered...@DomriKade with 'Perplexing Gallery'! Congrats!
Another set of words that must have been a difficult one. I like this card a lot, and would make for some very interesting EDH interactions - it reminds me of Mind's Dilation a bit, actually - and could fit perfectly in Shadows over Innistrad. The card certainly is perplexing - they try to cast their spell, and end up casting your spell! It's balanced and the formatting is good, so there is, quite simply, nothing to complain about.
1st place!!! - Duneborn Outcast Hahahaha! A Sand Deserter! It's also really cool. Not sure on balance or whatever, but it makes LAND TOKENS! Such a neat idea I even used it *wait, what?* and that, combined with the Subtype win, earns you 1st place @Flatfish!
2nd place!! - Magnetic Germ Probably my *favorite* entry, this is just fantastic! Works (does it work?) so well with everything that went before it in terms of Germs (see what I did there), but still new and different! Well deserved 2nd place @DomriKade!
3rd place! - Krosan Orchid You shouldn't be able to pay black and fight *naughty naughty*. However, this dude is super cool! Feels a little bit like an Ooze... except it's a Saproling! Very nice, you earned 3rd place @IanLowenthal!
In third place is @KJMartin for their first entry: "Zehaldri, The Great Shadow"!
In second place, is @ningyounk with their first entry: "Ybrae, the High Vanity"!
And finally, the winner of the Original Balanced Eldrazi competition, is @Faiths_Guide with their second entry: "Argenaul, Dissensions Cause"!
Thank you to all of those that participated. Yes I know that two of the winners have the same art. No I am not biased towards that art. Buuuuuut anyway! Congratulations to the winners!
3rd place - Jack, Lord of Crows by @modnation675!! 2nd place - Pensive Scarecrow by @flatfish!! 1st place - Farmland Furrows by @Faiths_Guide!!!! Hype!!!
Third Place! - Goldleaf Storyteller by @ningyounk Second Place!! - Bant Aristocrat by @AustinSmith First Place!!! - Prishna, Advocate of Akrasa by @Animist
Third Place! - Crucius, Frailties' End by @Faiths_Guide Second Place!! - Arbiter of Vectis by @Superman101 First Place!!! - Vyzetra, Consul of Vectis by @Animist
Third Place! - Orzhov Ghostblade, by @TrippleBoggey3 Second Place!! - Somberwald Swiftblade, by @Gelectrode First Place!!! - Selesnya Rootblade, by @Superman101
Third Place! - Amira, Ocean Princess by @TenebrisNemo Second Place!! - Mirret, Studier of Secrets by @Faiths_Guide First Place!! - Moira the Mindless by @Beeswax
Third Place: 1/2 point for @Gelectrode with Hyjack Spirit-Rouser: Yeah, Gelectrode entered! Cool card dude! Only problem I have is that, even at mythic, this thing is too cheap. Just cast it for {b}{b}{r} and get all the "Hyjacks" back from your grave to your hand and a 3/2 to boot, with a huge bonus for and additional {x}. Compared to other cards like Gravedigger etc. it feels a bit too powerful. Awesome card though! Congrats!
Second Place: 3/4 point for @Credius with Hyjack Spearbreaker: This probably would've been better at {2}{b}{r}, but it still feels very appropriate. It's pretty balanced and very reasonable from a design stand point. I like it a lot, congrats!
First Place: 1 point for @TenebrisNemo with Battle Hardened Hyjack: Honestly, I don't know why I liked this one so well. I don't think it's the best design here, but it just seems so cool! Mechanics and art are really great together. Maybe some Black, but not really necessary. I enjoyed this one. Congratulations!
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Third place is @Faiths_Guide with 'Arcane Industries'! Congrats!
You made a very nice card out of a very bad set of words there! I like how it could be used in constructed and EDH, since it's both powerful and political, not to mention the art fits it perfectly, and the flavor text is nice. I like trading effects too (since I'm supposing that's how you get something and they get something, right?), and it doesn't suffer from the 'It helps them as much as it helps me' effects that many group hug cards suffer from. And you did the thingamibob with the flavor text! :O
Second place is @MaverickGV with 'Diplomatic Whale'! Congrats!
Another group-hug card! Again, this card helps everybody, but helps you a little bit more, unlike many other group-hug cards. That set of words was another not-so good one, but you managed to make a very nice card out of it. While using a whale may have been a bit pushed, it's makes the card have a lot more flair, makes it a lot more interesting, and I like that a lot. I could see this quickly becoming a staple in EDH.
...And (drumroll please) first place is none other than the man, the myth, the legend, who came, who saw and who conquered...@DomriKade with 'Perplexing Gallery'! Congrats!
Another set of words that must have been a difficult one. I like this card a lot, and would make for some very interesting EDH interactions - it reminds me of Mind's Dilation a bit, actually - and could fit perfectly in Shadows over Innistrad. The card certainly is perplexing - they try to cast their spell, and end up casting your spell! It's balanced and the formatting is good, so there is, quite simply, nothing to complain about.
PHASE ALPHA- OPERATION BOX, CONTEST ONE
prize challenge!
strongbelieves' selections
Corwinnn's selections
Check out all the winners and get a rundown on this challenge, here!
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/comment/48766/#Comment_48766
PHASE BETA - OPERATION BOX, CONTEST TWO
prize challenge!
Premium Winners
Standard Winners
Check out all the winners and get a rundown on this challenge, here!
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/comment/55010/#Comment_55010
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2361/mechanix-challenge-fourteen/p1
- 3rd place!
"Elvigar, the Ice Weaver" by @Connor2001
- 2nd place!!
"Ridden Imperiosaur" by @Feyamius
- 1st place!!!
"Glory Seeking Calvary" by @Latinas
Judge : Tomigon
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2309/let-s-get-specific
1st place!!! - Duneborn Outcast
Hahahaha! A Sand Deserter! It's also really cool. Not sure on balance or whatever, but it makes LAND TOKENS! Such a neat idea I even used it *wait, what?* and that, combined with the Subtype win, earns you 1st place @Flatfish!
2nd place!! - Magnetic Germ
Probably my *favorite* entry, this is just fantastic! Works (does it work?) so well with everything that went before it in terms of Germs (see what I did there), but still new and different! Well deserved 2nd place @DomriKade!
3rd place! - Krosan Orchid
You shouldn't be able to pay black and fight *naughty naughty*. However, this dude is super cool! Feels a little bit like an Ooze... except it's a Saproling! Very nice, you earned 3rd place @IanLowenthal!
Here's @Flatfish's Token:
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2411/mechanix-challenge-fifteen/p1
3rd place! - Roaring Brawler-Cat by @Rednaxela
2nd place!! - Tasty Bait by @Faiths_Guide
1st place!!! - Dark Advisor by @kltmtg29
Judge : Corwinnn
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2443/mechanix-challenge-sixteen
3rd place! - Gareth and Venice by @Faiths_Guide
2nd place!! - Obelisk of Obligation by @poogle
1st place!!! - Chimeric Death-Turtle by @KrampisZman
Judge : Corwinnn
Link to contest: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2479/finisher-closed/p1
- 3rd place!
"Forefront Instigator" by @Animist
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/forefront-instigator?list=user
- 2nd place!!
"Tempest Elemental" by @Connor2001
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/tempest-elemental-3?list=user
- 1st place!!!
"She Who Walks Through Enemies" by @Corwinnn
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/she-who-walks-through-enemies?list=user
Judge: Tomigon
Link to contest: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2474/ultimate-balancing-challenge/p1
1st place -
Ascetic Teachings by @Animist
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/ascetic-teachings
2nd place -
Kumbaya by @KoalaPatronus
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/kumbaya-1
3rd place -
Darker Deal by @modnation675
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/darker-deal-1
(edited) and
Call Upon the Ancient Guardian by @Flatfish
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/call-upon-the-ancient-guardian
Judge: Tomigon
Link: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2463/original-balanced-eldrazi-competition-closed-for-final-judging#latest
In third place is @KJMartin for their first entry: "Zehaldri, The Great Shadow"!
In second place, is @ningyounk with their first entry: "Ybrae, the High Vanity"!
And finally, the winner of the Original Balanced Eldrazi competition, is @Faiths_Guide with their second entry: "Argenaul, Dissensions Cause"!
Thank you to all of those that participated. Yes I know that two of the winners have the same art. No I am not biased towards that art. Buuuuuut anyway! Congratulations to the winners!
Judge: @Idoclass
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2528/mechanix-challenge-seventeen
3rd place! - Krovmir Souldrinker by @Faiths_Guide
2nd place!! - Ita, Idol of the Vanquished by @Swinger
1st place!!! - Wise Senator by @Mila
Judge : Corwinnn
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2502/straw-men-scarecrow-contest/p1
3rd place - Jack, Lord of Crows by @modnation675!!
2nd place - Pensive Scarecrow by @flatfish!!
1st place - Farmland Furrows by @Faiths_Guide!!!! Hype!!!
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2627/mechanix-challenge-eighteen/p1
- 1st place!!!
"Nacatl Veteran" by @nsm91
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/nacatl-veteran?list=user
- 2nd place!!
"Spelleater Golem" by @KrampisZman
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/spelleater-golem?list=user
- 3rd place!
"Twisted Mimic" by @Animist
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/twisted-mimic-1?list=user
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2641/red-card-draw/p1
- 3rd place!
"Tunnel Explorer" by @KrampisZman
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/tunnel-explorer
- 2nd place!!
"Captivating Lunacy" by @koover
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/captivating-lunacy
- 1st place!!!
"Pyromaster's Initiative" by @Animist
http://mtgcardsmith.com/view/pyromasters-initiative
Judge: Tomigon
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2586/aristocrat-challenge-the-blessed-bant
Third Place! - Goldleaf Storyteller by @ningyounk
Second Place!! - Bant Aristocrat by @AustinSmith
First Place!!! - Prishna, Advocate of Akrasa by @Animist
Judge : Corwinnn
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2614/non-red-goblins
Third Place! - Hemmo, Storyteller by @TenebrisNemo
Second Place!! - Goblin Dentimancer by @Platypusburger
First Place!!! - Goblin Banker by @KrampisZman
Judge : Corwinnn
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2643/aristocrat-challenge-the-esper-ethersworn
Third Place! - Crucius, Frailties' End by @Faiths_Guide
Second Place!! - Arbiter of Vectis by @Superman101
First Place!!! - Vyzetra, Consul of Vectis by @Animist
Judge : Corwinnn
Check out the winners of the Meet the Blades challenge!
Third Place! - Orzhov Ghostblade, by @TrippleBoggey3
Second Place!! - Somberwald Swiftblade, by @Gelectrode
First Place!!! - Selesnya Rootblade, by @Superman101
Judge: Platypusburger
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2709/twin-nations-contest-custom-commanders
Third Place! - Amira, Ocean Princess by @TenebrisNemo
Second Place!! - Mirret, Studier of Secrets by @Faiths_Guide
First Place!! - Moira the Mindless by @Beeswax
Judge: @modnation675
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2754/strengthen-the-hyjack-cackle
Third Place:
1/2 point for @Gelectrode with Hyjack Spirit-Rouser:
Yeah, Gelectrode entered! Cool card dude! Only problem I have is that, even at mythic, this thing is too cheap. Just cast it for {b}{b}{r} and get all the "Hyjacks" back from your grave to your hand and a 3/2 to boot, with a huge bonus for and additional {x}. Compared to other cards like Gravedigger etc. it feels a bit too powerful. Awesome card though! Congrats!
Second Place:
3/4 point for @Credius with Hyjack Spearbreaker:
This probably would've been better at {2}{b}{r}, but it still feels very appropriate. It's pretty balanced and very reasonable from a design stand point. I like it a lot, congrats!
First Place:
1 point for @TenebrisNemo with Battle Hardened Hyjack:
Honestly, I don't know why I liked this one so well. I don't think it's the best design here, but it just seems so cool! Mechanics and art are really great together. Maybe some Black, but not really necessary. I enjoyed this one. Congratulations!
Here's @TenebrisNemo's Token:
In 3rd place ... Summoner's Valley / Burke, Valleyguard by @Faiths_Guide!
In 2nd place ... Timeless Cemetery / Keeper of Eternities by @Brainifyer!
And in 1st place ... City of the Morning Sun / Dragon of the Coming Night by @Jyagaimasu!
Link - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/2817/non-black-undead-circuit-challenge/p1
Third Place
Vengeful Spirit by @Kajarak
Second Place
Undead Thief by @Mila
First Place
Feral Wraith by @saveria201
Judge : Corwinnn
Third Place
Celestial Shine by @TenebrisNemo
Second Place
Lilibeth, Abandoned by God by @TenebrisNemo
First Place
Larksmith, the Mind's Horizon by @Beeswax
Third Place - Isao, Wandering Battlemaster by @TenebrisNemo
Second Place - Cadaver Reparations by @Faiths_Guide
First Place - Phyrexian Raptor by @UndeadZombie22
Judge :
http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/3112/ut-circuit-challenge/p1
- 3rd place!
"Renowned Huntress" by @NokiSkaur
- 2nd place!!
"Pontiff of the Pit" by @TheCenterOfTheUniverse
- 1st place!!!
"Sunflare Phoenix" by @Faiths_Guide
Judge:
Link - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/3119/mechanix-challenge-21#latest
- 3rd place!
"Convoker of Alphas" by @TheCenterOfTheUniverse
- 2nd place!!
"Mind's Shadow" by @ningyounk
- 1st place!!!
"Chandra, Child of Ember" by @ningyounk
Judge:
Link - http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/3129/reactivation-challenge-39-legendary-contest-with-prizes/p1
Third Place - Jacob, Merchant of Seas by @TenebrisNemo
Second Place - Nitris, Timewalker by @Tomigon
First Place - Jeluum, the Avaricious by @Animist
Judge :
Link to challenge: http://forums.mtgcardsmith.com/discussion/3156/mechanix-challenge-from-the-vault-1#latest
- 3rd place!
"Apex Predator" by @Djayhero
"Crystaline Guardian" by @Credius
"Student of Timelines" by @TenebrisNemo
- 2nd place!!
"The Crystal Shard" by @IanLowenthal
- 1st place!!!
"What Lurks in the Deep" by @Teacup
Judge: Tomigon
Third Place - Alatrea, Heroic Savior by @TenebrisNemo
Second Place - Pyrowall by @Tomigon
First Place - Flamekin Aethermage by @Gelectrode
Judge:
1st place - @TenebrisNemo with Vengeweed
2nd place - @Gelectrode with Kalonian Ancient
3rd place - @Tomigon with Vine Grasp
Judge: