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In regards to balance...

Tweak the stats and lower the casting cost.
Change the ability's activation cost to mono-time.
Needs a boost to casting cost (specifically, the upgraded).
It's fine the way it is.
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Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530391#msg530391
« on: August 07, 2012, 10:50:28 pm »
NAME:
Artificer
ELEMENT:
Time
COST:
5 :time
TYPE:
Creature
ATK|HP:
3 | 3
TEXT:
:gravity :gravity :  Imbrue
Gain the target permanent's ability. May not target weapons or shields.
NAME:
Grand Artificer
ELEMENT:
Time
COST:
5 :time
TYPE:
Creature
ATK|HP:
4 | 4
TEXT:
:gravity :  Imbrue
Gain the target permanent's ability. May not target weapons or shields.

ART:
Phajnalka
IDEA:
Werdbooty (credit also goes to Drake_XIV, choongmyoung, Zam888, & furballdn for balancing assistance)
NOTES:
A mid-range creature for :time. Introduces some new-ish synergies and neat possibilities. Ability casting costs would reflect whether or not an upgraded permanent was targeted.

Spoiler for Targets for Imbrue:
Pillars, Towers, Pendulums: Quanta Generation

Shard of Gratitude: Heal for 3 HP | Heal for 5 (per turn?)
Shard of Void: Reduce opponent's HP by 2 | Reduce by 3 (per turn?)
Shard of Patience: Does not attack for one turn & gains +2|+2 | Does not attack for one turn & gains +4|+4
Shard of Freedom: +25% to attack | +50% to attack (rounded down)

Unstable Gas: Gains Ignite (creature is sacrificed when used)

Flooding: Gains Flood (until water quanta is absorbed or creature is killed)

Sanctuary: Gains Sanctuary

Nightfall: Gains Nightfall | Gains Eclipse

Cloak: Gains Cloak (for 3 turns or creature is killed)

Empathic Bond: Gains Empathy

Boneyard: Gains Raise (generates skeletons when creatures die)

Soul Catcher: Gains Reap (generates  :death :death | :death :death :death when creatures die)

Catapult: Gains Catapult

Hourglass: Gains Hasten (activation cost = :time :time | :time)

Sundial: Gains Hasten (activation cost = :light) + Stasis (for 1 turn)

Mindgate: Gains Duality

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« Last Edit: August 07, 2012, 10:55:09 pm by Werdbooty »
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530394#msg530394
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2012, 10:53:02 pm »
Nice art choice!  :D


Edit: Wow it's a photo...looks like it could have been drawn
« Last Edit: August 07, 2012, 10:54:42 pm by Zam888 »
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530395#msg530395
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2012, 10:54:38 pm »
I absolutely love this idea. Gaining more permanent-like abilities in the game is a great idea. My only question would be if balance wise it promotes time-gravity synergy too much. Great art too.
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530397#msg530397
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2012, 10:55:37 pm »
I like the choice of art.

I feel it the upgraded needs a cost bump as it gets both a bump and a cheaper ability.
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530398#msg530398
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2012, 10:56:16 pm »
The only thing I did to the image was to soften it a bit, to remove the "realness" of it. Otherwise, all credit goes to the photographer. I agree, amazing picture!
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530400#msg530400
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2012, 10:58:13 pm »
Quote from: Werdbooty on August 07, 2012, 10:56:16 pm
The only thing I did to the image was to soften it a bit, to remove the "realness" of it. Otherwise, all credit goes to the photographer. I agree, amazing picture!

Very nice touch imo. I had no idea it was a photo before I clicked the source link!
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530401#msg530401
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2012, 10:58:45 pm »
Truly impressive card. Art is a stunning find and the mechanic is quite cool...
Although, what happens if sundial is targeted?
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530404#msg530404
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2012, 11:00:47 pm »
Quote from: Joseph7 on August 07, 2012, 10:54:38 pm
My only question would be if balance wise it promotes time-gravity synergy too much.

I agree, I'm also a little iffy on the :time / :gravity duo. I couldn't really think of an Element that fit correctly...perhaps :aether would be more thematic?
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530405#msg530405
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2012, 11:01:52 pm »
Quote from: Werdbooty on August 07, 2012, 11:00:47 pm
Quote from: Joseph7 on August 07, 2012, 10:54:38 pm
My only question would be if balance wise it promotes time-gravity synergy too much.

I agree, I'm also a little iffy on the :time/:gravity duo. I couldn't really think of an Element that fit correctly...perhaps :aether would be more thematic?

Earth might fit too possibly... The art just looks so good against the time card backdrop though...
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530407#msg530407
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2012, 11:02:08 pm »
Quote from: OdinVanguard on August 07, 2012, 10:58:45 pm
Truly impressive card. Art is a stunning find and the mechanic is quite cool...
Although, what happens if sundial is targeted?

The spoiler indicates it gains Hasten (maintains  :light cost) and Stasis for 1 turn
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530410#msg530410
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2012, 11:08:31 pm »
Quote from: Zam888 on August 07, 2012, 11:02:08 pm
Quote from: OdinVanguard on August 07, 2012, 10:58:45 pm
Truly impressive card. Art is a stunning find and the mechanic is quite cool...
Although, what happens if sundial is targeted?

The spoiler indicates it gains Hasten (maintains  :light cost) and Stasis for 1 turn
Ah... missed the spoiler there *rubs eyes*
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Re: Artificer | Grand Artificer https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=42569.msg530413#msg530413
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2012, 11:17:27 pm »
Quote from: OdinVanguard on August 07, 2012, 11:01:52 pm
Quote from: Werdbooty on August 07, 2012, 11:00:47 pm
Quote from: Joseph7 on August 07, 2012, 10:54:38 pm
My only question would be if balance wise it promotes time-gravity synergy too much.

I agree, I'm also a little iffy on the :time/:gravity duo. I couldn't really think of an Element that fit correctly...perhaps :aether would be more thematic?

Earth might fit too possibly... The art just looks so good against the time card backdrop though...

Exactly.  The art fits :time...
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