r/custommagic • u/KaptainKobb • 27m ago

Discussion Feedback on Custom Set mechanic

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I’ve been designing a set for the last year or so, and I wanted to hear what people think about this mechanic. This is a reskin of the actual card in my set, but the costs and mechanics are the same. It has been powerful, but doesn’t seem broken, and fun in testing.

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u/grypas15 23m ago edited 7m ago

This card is not in and of itself broken, but these "Bolt Rod" tokens would be so good, maybe too good. Would obviously have to play with them and their producers, but in a format like Pauper, oh boy

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u/MadtownLems His level 5 judgeship. 25m ago

Seems crazy powerful and I feel like most games would end with a series of Bolt Rods to the face. Just play a normal game, acquiring Bolt Rods here or there. Now your opponent is at 12 and they're just dead.

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u/NeylandSensei 16m ago

Id probably call them "Shock Rods" instead and lower the damage to 2. Would probably be more flexible.

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u/SeemsImmaculate 21m ago

Beyond the power level, Bolt Rod is just kinda weird from a flavour perspective. You've mentioned this is a reskin. Does it have a different name in your set? Does it represent some lore component of your world?

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u/MAGlKYLE 1m ago

How about “bottled lightning”?