(Gandalf, Friend of the Shire by Dmitry Burmak)
February MCC Round 2
Story To Be Told
Times change, and what seemed impossible yesterday is pretty much real now. So, keeping with the changes, we are making Universes Beyond MCC contest this month - here we meet characters from other universes that somehow took form of Magic cards. Magic multiverse is big - but what lies beyond its boundaries can be even bigger...
Main Challenge - Design a Saga card for your chosen IP from the first round.
Subchallenge 1 - Your card works better in multiplayer.
Subchallenge 2 - Your card has a personal name or toponym in its name.
We all know what a Saga is (it's an enchantment subtype). Your card must be just a Saga, not a DFC card with a Saga on one of its sides.
Subchallenge 1
Cards meant to be used in multiplayer usually benefit from having more players in game than two - for example, they can grant some bonuses when other players lose the game or simply refer to "each opponent" instead of one opponent. Examples can be Voice of Many and Share the Spoils.
Subchallenge 2
For example, both The Akroan War or Birth of the Imperium would pass because first refers to the polis of Akros and second refers to Imperium of Man. Arni Slays the Troll works too because it refers to a known character. Personal names can belong to characters or objects such as Helvault (Battle at the Helvault). Something like Waking the Trolls won't pass this challenge.
If you have any more questions, feel free to post them in the MCC discussion thread.
You can also check out the MCC Guidelines and FAQ.
Design deadline: Saturday, February 17th 2024 at 23:59 Eastern Time
Judging deadline: Thursday, February 22nd 2024 at 23:59 Eastern Time
RUBRIC
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[b]Design[/b]
[b](X/3) Appeal[/b] - Do the different player psychographics (Timmy/Johhny/Spike) have a use for the card?
[b](X/3) Elegance[/b] - Is the card easily understandable at a glance? Do all the flavor and mechanics combined as a whole make sense?
[b]Development[/b]
[b](X/3) Viability[/b] - How well does the card fit into the color wheel? Does it break or bend the rules of the game? Is it the appropriate rarity?
[b](X/3) Balance[/b] - Does the card have a power level appropriate for contemporary constructed/limited environments without breaking them? Does it play well in casual and multiplayer formats? Does it create or fit into a deck/archetype? Does it create an oppressive environment?
[b]Creativity[/b]
[b](X/3) Uniqueness[/b] - Has a card like this ever been printed before? Does it use new mechanics, ideas, or design space? Does it combine old ideas in a new way? Overall, does it feel "fresh"?
[b](X/3) Flavor[/b] - Does the name seem realistic for a card? Does the flavor text sound professional? Do all the flavor elements synch together to please Vorthos players?
[b]Polish[/b]
[b](X/3) Quality[/b] - Points deducted for incorrect spelling, grammar, and templating.
[b](X/2) Main Challenge (*)[/b] - Was the main challenge satisfied? Was it approached in a unique or interesting way? Does the card fit the intent of the challenge?
[b](X/2) Subchallenges[/b] - One point awarded per satisfied subchallenge condition.
[b]Total: X/25[/b]
*An entry with 0 points here is subject to disqualification.
JUDGES
Raptorchan
void_nothing
PLAYERS
@netn10 (Witcher)
@Freyleyes (Warhammer 40k)
@Caspernicus (LotR/Hobbit)
@slimytrout (Song of Ice and Fire)
@Subject16 (Song of Ice and Fire)
@AnotherAlias (D&D)
@OneAndOnly (Song of Ice and Fire)
@Komandon (LotR/Hobbit)
BRACKETS (Top 3 players from each bracket advance to Round 3)
Raptorchan
@Subject16
@AnotherAlias
@OneAndOnly
@Komandon
void_nothing
@netn10
@Freyleyes
@Caspernicus
@slimytrout