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Title: My 1st New Card Type Idea: Shields
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on November 24, 2009, 04:03:44 PM
FYI beforehand, this idea is inspired by Killer Bunnies' barriers. :D

Numbers have become bad in the game (except for FTBN) so here is an idea to make them useful again.

• Name: Buckler (yep, you couldn't keep it away!)
• Type: Evil Shield
• Brigade: Brown
• Class: Territory
• Special Ability: Place in a player's territory.  When that player is attacked, Buckler protects all lost souls from rescue unless heroes in battle total 7/* or greater.  Opponent may discard this card to fulfill Grapes of Wrath's requirement for an evil card.  Discard this card after 2 turns or if a lost soul is successfully rescued from player.

Shields are not enhancements, but are colored and follow the rule of TC ehns.  Also, only 1 is allowed per 50 cards.

Any thoughts?
Title: Re: My 1st New Card Type Idea: Shields
Post by: acree3 on November 24, 2009, 05:12:56 PM
Sweet.
Title: Re: My 1st New Card Type Idea: Shields
Post by: Professoralstad on November 24, 2009, 07:28:17 PM
Shields are not enhancements, but are colored and follow the rule of TC ehns.  Also, only 1 is allowed per 50 cards.

Any thoughts?

What's the point of making a new card type that accomplishes the same thing as a TC class enhancement? Obviously there would be some differences, but I don't know how much of an impact they would truly make. There has to be something to make them different from TC enhancements in order to merit a new card type, IMO.
Title: Re: My 1st New Card Type Idea: Shields
Post by: Shofarblower on November 25, 2009, 12:15:16 AM
Shields could be worded to be played only if a Matching Brigade Warrior Class Character is in play. You could actually make the Shields abilities work only in battle, but have them remain in territory until discarded. That way each Character in each battle uses the ability, but can still hold a Weapon Class enhancement too.

I.E.

Name: Shield of David
Type: Shield
Brigade: Purple
Class:Weapon/Shield

Warrior Class Good Kings are protected from Warrior Class Evil Characters during battle. Discard this card if your Good Warrior Class King is Discarded.

Ps. 3:3

Title: Re: My 1st New Card Type Idea: Shields
Post by: Professoralstad on November 25, 2009, 03:27:03 PM
I like the idea more, but CBN protection, albeit limited, is still really powerful. I would say it'd have to have some kind of cost. Also, a limit on the number of Shields in a territory would be wise; if they are all somewhat powerful, then it might be bad to allow more than one or two to be active at a time.
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