(Gandalf, Friend of the Shire by Dmitry Burmak)
February MCC Round 4
Solution
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 card for your chosen IP with a brand new named mechanic (keyword ability or keyword action) with reminder text.
Subchallenge 1 - Your card is a common or uncommon.
Subchallenge 2 - Your card is monocolored or colorless.
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Main Challenge
You can read about Keyword abilities and keyword actions here. Keep in mind, ability words that have no rules baggage do not count. Make your own new mechanic and also make sure to include reminder text that must explain how your mechanic works.
Subchallenge 1
Common or uncommon, so no rares/mythics.
Subchallenge 2
Simple as that, your card isn't multicolored. Colors mean actual colors of the card but not card's color identity.
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.
You can read about Keyword abilities and keyword actions here. Keep in mind, ability words that have no rules baggage do not count. Make your own new mechanic and also make sure to include reminder text that must explain how your mechanic works.
Subchallenge 1
Common or uncommon, so no rares/mythics.
Subchallenge 2
Simple as that, your card isn't multicolored. Colors mean actual colors of the card but not card's color identity.
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.
DEADLINES
Design deadline: Friday, March 15th 2024 at 23:59 Eastern Time
Judging deadline: Wednesday, March 20th 2024 at 23:59 Eastern Time
RUBRIC
MCC Rubric
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The MCC Rubric is given below, in an easily "copy and pasted" form. (Courtesy of Rithaniel.)
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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
@Caspernicus (LotR/Hobbit)
@slimytrout (Song of Ice and Fire)
@Subject16 (Song of Ice and Fire)
BRACKETS
All three players are gonna be judged by both judges. Player with highest combined score wins.
