The "ultimate" ability does not synergize with either of the two other abilities. It does not even keep with the multiplayer theme. A suggestion for improving to at least keep with the theme is to enable you to cast spells from all graveyards. Though, I do understand how powerful it is to have sorceries and instants infinitely castable.
I know that it's probably not a requirement, but I would have at least liked some kind of flavor related to his werewolf-ness happen. I don't see this in any of the effects. It's tough, though. Double-faced wouldn't be innovative at all.
I like his abilities, but to me one of the best things about Planeswalker design is how the abilities work together to create a complete picture. These abilities, while fun, don't work particularly well together, nor do they really feel like they were cut from the same cloth. I also don't really get the Werewolf vibe, but he could be very different than the Innistrad breeds. Maybe something more like:
Narcus the Infected 3BB Planeswalker-Narcus 0: Each opponent loses 3 life. Put loyality counters on Narcus for each life lost this way. -3: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control and a -1/-1 counter on each creature you don't control. -7: Search your opponents libraries for seven cards and exile them. You may cast those cards without paying their mana cost. Shuffle those libraries.
This design is a weaker one. Here's why:
ReplyDeleteThe "ultimate" ability does not synergize with either of the two other abilities. It does not even keep with the multiplayer theme. A suggestion for improving to at least keep with the theme is to enable you to cast spells from all graveyards. Though, I do understand how powerful it is to have sorceries and instants infinitely castable.
I know that it's probably not a requirement, but I would have at least liked some kind of flavor related to his werewolf-ness happen. I don't see this in any of the effects. It's tough, though. Double-faced wouldn't be innovative at all.
I like his abilities, but to me one of the best things about Planeswalker design is how the abilities work together to create a complete picture. These abilities, while fun, don't work particularly well together, nor do they really feel like they were cut from the same cloth. I also don't really get the Werewolf vibe, but he could be very different than the Innistrad breeds. Maybe something more like:
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Planeswalker-Narcus
0: Each opponent loses 3 life. Put loyality counters on Narcus for each life lost this way.
-3: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control and a -1/-1 counter on each creature you don't control.
-7: Search your opponents libraries for seven cards and exile them. You may cast those cards without paying their mana cost. Shuffle those libraries.
I see what you guys are saying. I should be more careful to make sure the flavor comes through as well as the cohesiveness. Thanks for the comments.
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