Metalize

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• modnation675

  December 2017 edited December 2017

  For a mechanic like this to work, the cards need to be at the same level as existing cards via stats and keywords.
  
  The cards you've made seem more geared towards limited though.
  
  Aside from that, the keyword makes more sense above the triggered ability. Which would make it look more uniform.
• Undella2

  December 2017

  @modnation675
  
  Well, I didn't want to make it too overpowered...
  
  But the second part I'll keep in mind for the other mechanics in the set.
  
  Thanks for the advice.
• modnation675

  December 2017

  No problem. Just glad it helps!
• Tomigon

  December 2017

  Giving a permanent artifact type makes it weaker because it can be removed by artifact removal spells. I suggest putting +1/+1 counters on the Metalized creature. It makes the creature stronger, and can avoid memory issue.
  
  My idea is..
  
  {Cost}, Discard an artifact card: Metalize N. (If this creature isn't artifact, put N +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes artifact in addition to its other types.)
  
  It's an action keyword like monstrosity.
• DoctorFro

  December 2017

  How about instead of +1/+1 counters it has different affects... like if this creature is an artifact at the end of your turn (draw a card)
  idk
• Tomigon

  December 2017 edited December 2017

  @DoctorFro
  Counters also help you remember that the creature is an artifact. Monstrosity and renown also give creature another type and +1/+1 counters at the same time.
• DoctorFro

  December 2017

  True, then maybe another minor affect like renown. Or it could get a -1/-1 counter and give u bonuses bc usually artifacts usuaylly give u bonses
  Forgive my speed typing
• Undella2

  December 2017 edited December 2017

  @Tomigon
  Hmm...
  I might use the counter idea in one or two of the metalize cards.
  Otherwise, If I were to ever use these, I could just make a "special counter" to place on the creature when it becomes an artifact.
  
  Also, I made two more cards with this mechanic, this time at common. (I made them before reading Tomigon's advice.)
  
  
• Tomigon

  December 2017

  @Undella2
  It's ok if you don't like my idea:)
  Just one thing-"Exile an artifact you control:" is the correct wording. "target" isn't used in the text of costs(the text that comes before colon). But tbh I don't think Metalize should exile artifact if you only give them artifact type. Exiling a permanent is not a cheap cost, and like I said, they become easier to be removed.
• ManaChrome

  December 2017

  
  
  Here's my little twist of your metallic mechanic!
  
• Undella2

  December 2017

  @ManaChrome
  That looks pretty nice.
  
  I think the hardest part of making cards is finding good art for them, and Myrithe has really good art!
  
  (It's really hard to find steampunk-y art for the main WUR legend that will be in the set I'm creating).
• Valoth

  December 2017

  @Undella2
  Fun idea, I see where you're coming from, and I like the idea of both your added abilities and @Tomigon with their idea of counters.
  
  Also @ManaChrome that is some gorgeous artwork for the card
• TenebrisNemo

  December 2017

  @Undella2 - I agree with @Tomigon. Artifact creatures can be destroyed with more ease than nonartifact creatures, so making them stronger with counters compensates that.
  
  I used his version of Metalize in this card:
  
  
• Undella2

  December 2017 edited December 2017

  @tenebrisNemo
  Actually...
  Counters might work...
  Though, I don't want to remake all my previous cards...
  
  Hmm...
  
  Then I'll
  1-Create a card with metalize that buffs other artifact creatures with counters.
  2-The metalize legend will buff other artifact creatures with a static ability.
  3-A normal artifact will put counters on an artifact creature you control when its exiled.
  4-1 or 2 other cards will give a boost to your artifact creatures.