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Title: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Rrulez on May 19, 2009, 03:57:19 PM
http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/red_game_articles_TeP-1.php (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/red_game_articles_TeP-1.php)

Awesome!
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 03:58:59 PM
Cool stuff in there, though the image isn't coming out too well for me.

Some comments:
-> Image of Jealousy was not be high on my list of "I bet this will be reprinted"
-> Neither was Attending Angel
-> It makes sense that everyone gets a Territory-Class Enh, and the decision to give one to Herod and company surprised me - there's a theme you don't see too much
-> Truthfulness of Nathan came out in 1995. In 2009 we finally see Nathan himself! Still waiting on Malchiah and Tammuz...
-> Are there any CBN fortresses? I can't think of any. However, identifiers aren't negated. I wonder how long before Tabernacle + Image of Jealousy + Solomon's Temple for unlimited-length triple artifact glee.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on May 19, 2009, 04:03:49 PM
I get the feeling I am Grace will be very popular after this set.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: BubbleBoy on May 19, 2009, 04:04:28 PM
The icon in the lower left appears to be...a treasure chest?! Well that doesn't make any sense! ;)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Rrulez on May 19, 2009, 04:05:33 PM
The icon in the lower left appears to be...a treasure chest?! Well that doesn't make any sense! ;)
I wish the pic was larger  :'(
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Red Dragon Thorn on May 19, 2009, 04:22:03 PM
Tim the exact same thoughts were crossing my mind, except I could care less about Tammuz
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 04:24:09 PM
It's way too grainy to see what's in the corner next to the treasure chest. Any ideas?
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Hedgehogman on May 19, 2009, 04:24:15 PM
Cool stuff in there, though the image isn't coming out too well for me.

Some comments:
-> Image of Jealousy was not be high on my list of "I bet this will be reprinted"
-> Neither was Attending Angel
-> It makes sense that everyone gets a Territory-Class Enh, and the decision to give one to Herod and company surprised me - there's a theme you don't see too much
-> Truthfulness of Nathan came out in 1995. In 2009 we finally see Nathan himself! Still waiting on Malchiah and Tammuz...
-> Are there any CBN fortresses? I can't think of any. However, identifiers aren't negated. I wonder how long before Tabernacle + Image of Jealousy + Solomon's Temple for unlimited-length triple artifact glee.

 I honestly don't think that triple artifacts is going to be too much of a problem. Evil enhancements are very easily discarded; we already have multitudes of ways to get rid of them. Now people will just have to start using them. Besides, there isn't any game breaking combo of 3 artifacts, and I personally would rather negate my opponent's Forts than use 3 artifacts at once and have to use 2 temples to put them in.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: sk on May 19, 2009, 04:30:47 PM
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Additionally, there is an evil multi-color territory class enhancement that can only be used by a Herod.

Hmm... I wonder how that card could be useful in booster?  Unless... hmm...



Besides, there isn't any game breaking combo of 3 artifacts

RR, you have been challenged.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 04:32:19 PM
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Additionally, there is an evil multi-color territory class enhancement that can only be used by a Herod.
Hmm... I wonder how that card could be useful in booster?  Unless... hmm...

Unlike the tins, I don't think there's a compelling reason for the new cards to be particularly useful in booster draft.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Red Dragon Thorn on May 19, 2009, 04:32:37 PM
It's way too grainy to see what's in the corner next to the treasure chest. Any ideas?

I think thats just the white/gray border causing you problems there Tim, I don't think theres anything there.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: EmJayBee83 on May 19, 2009, 04:33:17 PM
-> Are there any CBN fortresses? I can't think of any. However, identifiers aren't negated. I wonder how long before Tabernacle + Image of Jealousy + Solomon's Temple for unlimited-length triple artifact glee.
The Garden Tomb is CBN in part.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 04:35:36 PM
The Garden Tomb is CBN in part.

I'm missing something. According to the REG, the ability is:
"If opponent has a redeemed Lost Soul, then Salome, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Peter, John, and Mary the mother of James ignore all evil brigades that do not have at least two Characters in play."
The only identifier is "EMPTY!" What's CBN about that?
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: EmJayBee83 on May 19, 2009, 04:38:27 PM
Sorry, I was thinking of Mary, MOJ's SA which is CBN if TGT is out.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 04:40:22 PM
Okay, what a relief. If TGT was CBN, then TIM would be MAD.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Bryon on May 19, 2009, 04:42:46 PM
It's way too grainy to see what's in the corner next to the treasure chest. Any ideas?
It looks kinda like a number.  fifty-something?
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Red Dragon Thorn on May 19, 2009, 04:43:51 PM
ah, each card is numbered 1-60 to make it easy to tell what you have and don't have.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: STAMP on May 19, 2009, 04:45:11 PM
I get the feeling I am Grace will be very popular after this set.

I prefer lone green prophet+...er, well you get the idea.   :)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Gil Galad Elven King *Generic on May 19, 2009, 05:16:24 PM
woot, Nathan!

speaking of card ideas.....

(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philsnextkick.com%2Fimages%2Fcards%2Fnathan.jpg&hash=a7f282fe49575f74ada2b034adbc775767d66166) (http://www.philsnextkick.com/images/cards/nathan.jpg)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Gabe on May 19, 2009, 05:33:23 PM
That art is going to become very familiar.  ;)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: The Schaef on May 19, 2009, 06:09:13 PM
Also available on the boards:

http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=7 (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=7)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on May 19, 2009, 06:13:35 PM
How do we access that section of the board? I never knew it existed.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 06:24:08 PM
At least on my skin, there's an ARTICLES button on the top next to LOGOUT, MEMBERS, CALENDAR, etc.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: The Schaef on May 19, 2009, 06:47:56 PM
Several skins don't show it because they use custom buttons instead of generating them automatically.  I am pondering the best solution for this, but it may be to blow up any themes that use custom buttons.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Rrulez on May 19, 2009, 06:50:32 PM
Several skins don't show it because they use custom buttons instead of generating them automatically.  I am pondering the best solution for this, but it may be to blow up any themes that use custom buttons.
I can't stand anything but the default theme.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: STAMP on May 19, 2009, 06:56:25 PM
but it may be to blow up any themes that use custom buttons.

Please don't boldly go where no man wants you to.   ;)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: TimMierz on May 19, 2009, 07:21:54 PM
For some personal geeking out:

-> It looks like the scripture reference is finally back in bold, just the way I like it.
-> The identifiers are in Title Case rather than ALL CAPS.
-> I still have no idea what that "territory class" symbol is supposed to look like.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on May 19, 2009, 07:23:56 PM
Garden Tomb and Z-Temple are toast.  That is good for the first and bad for the second. *cry*
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Bryon on May 19, 2009, 07:31:43 PM
Z's Temple toast?  Maybe for a while, but don't you use Scapegoat?  Or Altar of Burnt Offering?
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on May 19, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Several skins don't show it because they use custom buttons instead of generating them automatically.  I am pondering the best solution for this, but it may be to blow up any themes that use custom buttons.

Ahhh, I use Metallistic...
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Isildur on May 19, 2009, 07:40:57 PM
I get the feeling I am Grace will be very popular after this set.
No I still disagree with that lol (even though all the playtesters disagree with me  :P)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: lightningninja on May 19, 2009, 10:58:24 PM
I don't see it being used either... I'd rather throw in some counter-territory class.  ;) Or I'd just use A-bom.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on May 20, 2009, 12:00:28 AM
Hehehehe..... thats all I'll say.
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: lightningninja on May 20, 2009, 12:11:44 AM
+1. At least no one's got any Godly Insight to really know what the set is.  ::)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Bryon on May 20, 2009, 12:22:13 AM
Eeek!  This thread was leaking like a thorn-filled bicycle tire.

ROSES to the rescue!  Wait...ROSES, thorns... nvrmnd
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: lightningninja on May 20, 2009, 12:23:34 AM
Eeek!  This thread was leaking like a thorn-filled bicycle tire.

ROSES to the rescue!  Wait...ROSES, thorns... nvrmnd
Best. Pun. Ever.

HINT: Goldy Insight isn't a card. I was seeing if someone would think it was.  8)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on May 20, 2009, 12:25:00 AM
How do yooooooou know it's not one.... hmmmm?  ;)
Title: Re: ARTICLE 1!!!
Post by: Bryon on May 20, 2009, 12:50:16 AM
AAAH!  Please, save the leaky injokes for PMs between playtesters.  :)

There players here who don't know the cards and we'd like to keep it that way.  :)
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