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Open Forum => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Forever 12 on December 30, 2011, 03:05:25 PM
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I have been playing for a short time now, but it seems that people make jokes about this card "buckler" alot. What's up with that?
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The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
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Are there any other cards that are in a similar situation to this one?
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The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
Jacob's Ladder can be discarded by Uzzah. It's more useful.
Are there any other cards that are in a similar situation to this one?
Well, 0/2 Coat of Mail and 0/2 Helmet of Brass are in the same boat, but Buckler is unique because we joke about it. Also, if you hear somebody say "Black is weak", it's a joke.
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The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
Jacob's Ladder can be discarded by Uzzah. It's more useful.
Are there any other cards that are in a similar situation to this one?
Well, 0/2 Coat of Mail and 0/2 Helmet of Brass are in the same boat, but Buckler is unique because we joke about it. Also, if you hear somebody say "Black is weak", it's a joke.
Is black weak?
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Ironically enough, Black took a big hit with the new 2011 set. There are better defenses in all sizes.
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Ironically enough, Black took a big hit with the new 2011 set. There are better defenses in all sizes.
It's the second best less than 10 card defense, IMO. The best would be in my sig, but Philly Outpost, Goliath, 12FG, and Garrison alone form a formidable team. Throw in a few odds and ends like negates, artifacts, or Uzzah, and you're gold.
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With all the new CBN, Phillies don't have any punch. Ahimelek puts the nail in the coffin with Goliath.
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If you don't know Buckler is a 0/2 enhancement, Red brigade, with the ability to return a hero to your hand if discarded.
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If you don't know Buckler is a 0/2 enhancement, Red brigade, with the ability to return a hero to your hand if discarded.
There are several bucklers, but the one we're referencing is:
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Ohh, I have the special ability one. I didn't know there was another one.
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Yah its one of the many "unique" memes on these forums. Took me a while to get it so don't sweat it. There is actually a post some where around here explaining them all if you are up to some searching
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Actually the one that is referenced most of all is the very rare promo of which I think I heard there were only 5 in existence.
:P
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Wow that really cool. I thought the all had special abilities.
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Nope, in fact a good offense based on judges has several characters with no special abilities because they work really well with this artifact
Windows of Narrow Light (P)
Type: Artifact • Brigade: None • Ability: None • Class: None • Special Ability: Protect your Heroes with no special ability from capture, conversion and removal from the game.
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I got that card at a tournament last year but i never used it.
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Deborah, Gideon, and Samson are some really good judges with no special abilities but some really intense and powerful cards that can be played on them.
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Actually the one that is referenced most of all is the very rare promo of which I think I heard there were only 5 in existence.
:P
Not sure if serious or just ANB.
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Deborah, Gideon, and Samson are some really good judges with no special abilities but some really intense and powerful cards that can be played on them.
SHAMGAR IS THE BEST JUDGE OF ALL!
He's an even better judge than the majority of the Elders.
He can also play Buckler. FTW.
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Actually the one that is referenced most of all is the very rare promo of which I think I heard there were only 5 in existence.
:P
Not sure if serious or just ANB.
ANB is indeed a state of mind. ;)
As for the Buckler Promo you'll need to contact a Minnesotan.
I do, however, have a Holy Hand Grenade Promo. ;D
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The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
Satan's folly is worse IMO
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The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
Satan's folly is worse IMO
Apostles Timothy. 'nuff said.
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What is this ANB that you speak of?
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What is this ANB that you speak of?
What other enhancement could bring such fame and infamy? What but Green brigade could cause both REPs and RLKs alike to scowl in terror? What other top-tier deck could have been originally been conceived as a joke? What other card has been errata'd...TWICE!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I speak of none other than:
A NEW BEGINNING!
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What other enhancement could bring such fame and infamy? What but Green brigade could cause both REPs and RLKs alike to scowl in terror annoyance that would make someone want to strangle a man?
FTFY.
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Wow thats the best card in the game!
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The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
Satan's folly is worse IMO
Apostles Herod Agrippa II. 'nuff said.
Fixed that for you:
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Because giving a multicolor CBN hero initiative is the BEST ability ever!
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What but Green brigade could cause both REPs and RLKs alike to scowl in terror?
REPs? I've heard of ROGs, but what?
And Herod Agrippa II is better due to Herod's Treachery. Just saying. Satan's Folly is better because it succeeds in keeping you alive.
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I believe REP is Prof U's term for Really Experienced Player.
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ROGs? I've heard of ROUS, but what?
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Random Old Guys.
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What is this ANB that you speak of?
What other enhancement could bring such fame and infamy? What but Green brigade could cause both REPs and RLKs alike to scowl in terror? What other top-tier deck could have been originally been conceived as a joke? What other card has been errata'd...TWICE!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I speak of none other than:
A NEW BEGINNING!
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redemptionreg.com%2FREG%2FLinkedDocuments%2FA%2520New%2520Beginning%2520%28Pa%29.gif&hash=9fce5d32cabe12bacd91f27817ce15a2cd1014b8)
has it really only been errata'd twice? i'm sure its been more like 10 but someone *cough* stamp *cough* brainwashed or hypnotized us all to only think it has been twice.
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I thought it was only twice, but I could be wrong.
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What's an "Errata"?
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What's an "Errata"?
When Rob Anderson (the creator of Redemption, and owner of Cactus Game Design) changes the way a card works. For instance, Holy Grail received the errata that it couldn't be used during the battle phase.
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What's an "Errata"?
When Rob Anderson (the creator of Redemption, and owner of Cactus Game Design) changes the way a card works. For instance, Holy Grail received the errata that it couldn't be used during the battle phase on characters in battle.
FTFY