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Mage Wars => General Discussion => Topic started by: Karadox on March 26, 2019, 09:20:06 AM

Title: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Karadox on March 26, 2019, 09:20:06 AM

A soldier creature with only 1 damage dice realy? I'm disappointed.

If it were at least a Goblin or Snotling, but the Card shows a Human in contrast to what is on the Cards Suptyp its Soldier only.
Instead of an Short Sword he should have a Broken Short Sword.
Like the Broken Wing Angel who can't fly, the Bodyguard can't deal any real damage.

I created an Animal on this forum that would make more sense for a 2 mana cost 1 damage Novice Creature.

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: wtcannonjr on March 26, 2019, 01:08:38 PM

Quote from: Karadox on March 26, 2019, 09:20:06 AM

A soldier creature with only 1 damage dice realy? I'm disappointed.

If it were at least a Goblin or Snotling, but the Card shows a Human in contrast to what is on the Cards Suptyp its Soldier only.
Instead of an Short Sword he should have a Broken Short Sword.
Like the Broken Wing Angel who can't fly, the Bodyguard can't deal any real damage.

I created an Animal on this forum that would make more sense for a 2 mana cost 1 damage Novice Creature.

Well the creature's name has 'bodyguard' in it. Not 'Killer Elite'. :)

I haven't seen it yet, but perhaps it is meant for guarding rather than attack? So defense, not offense.

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Karadox on March 26, 2019, 01:38:56 PM

Hired Bodyguard = Sentry Guard
But with 1 Damage Die, no Armor, 3 Life for 2 Mana and Novice

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Kelanen on March 27, 2019, 05:33:52 PM

You are missing it's most important ability by far...

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Reddicediaries on March 27, 2019, 07:01:09 PM

Quote from: Kelanen on March 27, 2019, 05:33:52 PM

You are missing it's most important ability by far...

Which is . . .

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Arkdeniz on March 28, 2019, 12:50:30 AM

Presumably the automatic Guard marker he gets.

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Reddicediaries on March 28, 2019, 12:51:40 AM

That was included in the original post.

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: farkas1 on March 28, 2019, 01:41:48 PM

I see the criticism for this card, and will not argue the stats are alot to be desired.  at 3 life it may not even get an attack so 1 die is the least of the problems. 

This is just another way to introduce a dodge mechanic without it being a dodge.  Which is not horrible imo.  I do think he may see some play and be important counter to crazy monk pally, ninja forcemaster, or warlord kungfu master.  I think it is too early to tell on his value in the upcoming meta.

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: zot on March 28, 2019, 07:59:46 PM

originally it was also supposed to be a quick cast creature as well.

Title: Re: Hired Bodygurd
Post by: Arkdeniz on March 28, 2019, 09:22:48 PM

Quote from: zot on March 28, 2019, 07:59:46 PM

originally it was also supposed to be a quick cast creature as well.

That makes sense.