Project: Elements Booster Pack

[moomoose]

The game has been static for roughly six months, and IMO could use a shot in the arm should zanz return to action.  A hoax earlier today, where someone shopped up a fake 'in development' screenshot, got me thinking: what cards that were already in existence would be the best fit for new implementations into the game?

My proposal-
1) Each IF member submits 3-5 cards from each element, that have already been made (crucible rank, archive status or submission being irrelevant).
*Cards may nominated by the creator, considering some of us could likely think of cards we have made for each element more readily than those by others, but make an effort to nominate a good chunk of others' cards as well.
**IMO it would be best to aim for cards that are more along the lines of seraph than fractal- and not completely change the face of the game as we know it.
***Also strive to select cards that would not be a potential coding nightmare for zanz, such as 'adjacent creatures' (despite my personal love of the concept) or pseudo quanta, which may be tedious coding processes.
****Maybe give an edge to newer cards which he has presumably not yet looked at and passed on implementing previously.
*****And probably avoid weapons since I am going to infer that he is leaving it at 1 weapon per element for a reason.

2) From the concatenated list, for each element, use IF voting to reduce it to 5 cards of each element.

3) From the resulting top five of each element, either IF voting, or public voting, to narrow it down to a list of 2 for each element.


This list would hopefully do some of the work for zanz to sort through if and when he should come back.  Any suggestions/feedback on the selection criteria or the vetting process?  Or does it sound like a waste of time/effort?

(edit- when making up my own list, i realized 5 is a *lot*. moved it down to 3 per person minimum, 5 cards maximum, per element)

[moomoose]

work in progress, hopefully it will set an example even in it's incomplete state.  some card images are being a bit ornery (the death ones specifically), so i suppose card images are optional heh
 


Vulpecula: adds a small, but thematic, heal for aether
Aetheric Guard: it just makes sense to have a reflect shield in aether
Aetheric Blast: a use of the card hand counting mechanic applied to a damaging spell

 

Griffon: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,39334.msg489146.html#msg489146 adds a protective deterrent mechanic for air's mostly low hp creatures
Follow Me: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,30285.0.html I like the mechanic but the name needs a buff
Skinner's Pigeon: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,12598.0.html it makes me smile and i like the synergy

 

Shadling: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,38408.msg478677.html#msg478677 continues the niche of gaining strength from opponent
Cheshire Cat: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,34799 fun card, wonder if it has copyright issues though?
Imp Spirit: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25230.0.html a good implementation of using other creatures abilities




Reverent: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,29468.0.html one of my all-time favorite card ideas.
Fallen Crusader: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,29995.0.html a stat/cost boost may make it more appealing?


 

Gift of the Earthmother: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,32484.msg410374.html#msg410374 (similar to http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,28841.0.html) nymphs tears for shards.
Guinea Pig: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,29474.msg375627.html#msg375627 mutation on a stick = fun

 

Amorphic Goo: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,38311.msg478016.html#msg478016 Uses the mechanics mostly in place from supernova- but in a mostly helpful way
Polymorph: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,29521.msg376042.html#msg376042 a short term limited CC, utility of bunny optional.
Spider Cow: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,15447.msg197596.html#msg197596 more mutations, more fun
Ricochet: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,34855 a nice random mechanic
 

 


 

Graviton Carrier: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,37669.msg473251.html#msg473251 Makes one of the previously least used cards in the game relevant and useful

 

Fae: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,37502.msg471282.html#msg471282 a truly novel mechanic
Foliage: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,33562.0.html cloak for life creatures, i like the concept, but the card could be tweeked a bit to make it more distinct
Rejuvenation: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,34369 expect this to be in the finals, thought i would personally limit it to one card type rather than all

 

Piety: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,41135.msg509495.html#msg509495 one of the better status removers ive seen
Byakko: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,33535.0.html mechanic fits lights max hp niche

 

Touch of Midas: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,21604.0.html thematic time pc
Sphinx: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,29869.0.html simple useful card


 

Squid: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,35160 Thematic use of ink, fits with waters synergy
Ghost of the Deep: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,36888 expand the ghosts
Rain: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,21509.0.html if aoe can do damage, why not heal too?

[furballdn]

If we want to add new cards into the game, I vote for cards that "complete" the incomplete elements and allow every element to be fuller. Table here

[moomoose]

sounds like a good idea, see if you can hunt down good ideas that fit when coming up with your list.   i have a minor caveat, but ill save it for later to keep from derailing the thread.

[OdinVanguard]

To start, is this thread still alive and kicking? If not, I apologize for necroing.

If the thread is still alive, then I will work on submitting a list.

I find the prospect of making a booster pack very intriguing and would love to help out if possible.

If we want to add new cards into the game, I vote for cards that "complete" the incomplete elements and allow every element to be fuller. Table here

One thing to keep in mind here, is that not every element should get a particularly capacity just to fill that capacity.

I.e. not every element should have a "hard" permanent or creature control. Some elements get around the need by being able to outrace outheal, etc.

So while filling out each element is a good way to get started, it is important to respect each elements themes and try to preserve the unique roles each element has been given.