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Mage Wars => General Discussion => Topic started by: Wildhorn on August 07, 2014, 11:08:04 AM
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http://www.arcanewonders.com/arcane-wonders/mage-wars-gen-con-promos
3 creature and 1 enchantment.
One of the creature is an Griffin, holy creature.
One creature is a Manticore with clearly a quick attack (claw or jaw), a full attack (probably the sting) and a ranged attack (wtf?), arcane and dark creature
The last creature is imo the ManBearPIg ;) , nature creature
The enchantment seem to either give or reduce armor + something else, nature enchantment.
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A Griffin?!?! More Apes?!?! A FREAKING MANTICORE?!?!!?
*passes out from excitement*
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While it does look like some sort of Ape, I'm secretly hoping its a Honey Badger.
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The enchantment looks like a better rhino hide and obviously it generates armor and is nature.
The Griffin seems to be a bit boring, without many special effects :(
I am courious about the manticores attack and the HONEY BADGERs ability
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The enchantment looks like a better rhino hide and obviously it generates armor and is nature.
The Griffin seems to be a bit boring, without many special effects :(
I am courious about the manticores attack and the HONEY BADGERs ability
I am excited about the Griffin 8)
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While it does look like some sort of Ape, I'm secretly hoping its a Honey Badger.
But Honey Badger don't care...
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While it does look like some sort of Ape, I'm secretly hoping its a Honey Badger.
But Honey Badger don't care...
Just as long as its not Honey Bobo...I don't care ;)
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Hagrid Meme:
>should not have googled that, should not have googled that
honey booboo to me is like america in a nutshell :D
(No I have no predjudice and this is not meant to be offensive)
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Hagrid Meme:
>should not have googled that, should not have googled that
honey booboo to me is like america in a nutshell :D
(No I have no predjudice and this is not meant to be offensive)
I understand your thinking, but know that most of us here grimace whenever she pops up.
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The enchantment looks like a better rhino hide and obviously it generates armor and is nature.
The Griffin seems to be a bit boring, without many special effects :(
I am courious about the manticores attack and the HONEY BADGERs ability
The griffin has a huge text. I bet it does something very special. Allow to transport soldier creature to ride on its back?
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http://www.arcanewonders.com/arcane-wonders/mage-wars-gen-con-promos
The last creature is imo the ManBearPIg ;) , nature creature
My Facebook post clearly states it is the PLATAManBearPig....note the flattened tail appendage. ;)
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Oh true, the Griffin has text, did not see that, thanks!
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My guess is Brutal Beaver! :)
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I'm definitely liking the promos that are coming, and I have to agree: that third one is definitely a PlataManBearPig :D
But, that manticore having a ranged attack?! Yep, you devs have definitely outdone yourself in terms of awesomeness.
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The Nature creature seems to have a tail so maybe it's a mutated tree sloth? Do sloths have tails? Super stoked about the Griffin, I would assume the text under it says Flying.
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Next nature creature I want to see is a billy-bumbler :)
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Oy! Or how about a Jiggle Billy? Commence the jigglin'!
(http://i.imgur.com/4aVUyKl.gif)
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Hi Everyone,
The image of Rhino Hide, in both the distorted preview and the update this morning, are incorrect. The correct images, and the reveal of Bear Strength is correct and online currently.
I am VERY sorry for any confusion or churn this caused, and as some astute people may have caught, the image for Rhino hide was inaccurate as well, as the costs were wrong. Probably a good tip off that wouldn't be the promo we'd be giving out but I wanted to clear things up.
Here is today's revealed card:
(http://www.arcanewonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Bear-Strength.png)
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Thanks Tox! I should have looked at the distorted image and realized they weren't the same.
I'll go ahead and remove said picture of Rhino Hide so nobody gets confused.
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No worries, we posted the wrong images so it's our fault. Just wanted to clarify with everyone.
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Thanks for the update. Art is fantastic and that flavor text is top notch. I want to Bear up a Goblin Grunt now. And I will love him and hug him and name him Torkk. ;D
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Alternative picture of bear strengH, ? Well i hope we´ll see more alternate pictures but, i´m sorry for this, i prefer the old picture...sorry.
Maybe in the next pack we´ll have a alternateve teleport xd, i need one more xd. and would be fantastic have more with alternate pictures.
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I know we are weekend... but where is the 2nd card?
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2nd Card is up... literally... in the air... it's a bird... not... it's.... a GRIFFIN!
(http://www.arcanewonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Victorian-Griffin.png)
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Now that, that is one REAAAALLLLYYYY scary bird. I can see a few ways around it but man that thing is nasty. Really going to help cement Holy as the premiere choice for solid defensive strategy.
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...I think something is wrong with me...I am so amazed at it's feathers and how the bird looks...yes, the card is pretty awesome as well but...that bird...why is it so well groomed?!
Yes, I know I'm weird!
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As a Holy Avenger he has 20 health... assuming you have the twenty someodd mana to do so.
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...I think something is wrong with me...I am so amazed at it's feathers and how the bird looks...yes, the card is pretty awesome as well but...that bird...why is it so well groomed?!
Yes, I know I'm weird!
Victoria is the capital of Westlock. This griffin is from there. So I can only conclude that there is a royal griffin grooming plan in place.
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Baron that would be REALLY neat to do if you could spare the mana lol.
Laddinface I think perhaps frivolous spending on things like "griffin grooming" maybe why Westlock is so hard pressed to defend themselves against outside threats like Darkfenne, Bloodwave, Ivarian, etc. Of course the church does seem to save some money on wardrobe for their Priestess class so maybe they could pitch in a little more cash.
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I like the think that "Griffin Grooming" is the kind of public service you get your local "westlock scouts" to do.
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That really seems like a job where you got two categories of employees: Master Griffin Groomer and New Griffin Food.
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That really seems like a job where you got two categories of employees: Master Griffin Groomer and New Griffin Food.
I must ruminate, if Peter Griffin will be in the first group or the second.
For a moment, i was holding breath, if this creature is an animal or not. Thank god, it is just a best holy avenger :)
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Ha! Could you imagine the laughs you'd have if he was an animal and you made him your Pet Griffin? Oh man that'd be a laugh riot. Lol since it's just a promo there's still time to change it before it shows up in a set so I say we all promise to be very good til Christmas and maybe they'll add the Animal Keyword in for us lol.
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There is lot of holy stuff lately (healing ring, Elf High Guard, Elrics Life Ring) which could/should make it into Paladin X Siren. But also, it will make hyping (positive) before lunch much more difficuilt if we know lot of cards already.
I feel that i will start playing priestess next year again :)
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I already have working Beast Master(Straywood) and Necromancer books. I'm tinkering on a Wizard(Air), Warlock(Anvil Throne) and Warlock(Adramelech) books as is. I need another spell book like I need another head on my shoulders lol. Still check with me again when the Paladin comes out.
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Card #3... The Dragonclaw Wolverine!
(http://www.arcanewonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Dragonclaw-Wolverine.png)
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Silverclaw, you wanted an animal to make a pet? 8)
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why no subclass besides animal ? :(
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I can't remember, but what does Rage mean?
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I can't remember, but what does Rage mean?
"When wounded, this creature becomes extremely vicious and aggressive. Each time it is attacked and damaged by an enemy creature, place a Rage token on it. It cannot have more than X Rage tokens on it. It gains the Melee +1 trait for each Rage token on it. Each time it heals or regenerates, remove 1 Rage token. If it has no damage on it, remove all Rage tokens."
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why no subclass besides animal ? :(
Because technically a wolverine is a weasel. Right now there are no abilities which key off of "weasel" and the already printed animals that would fit in that family, do not have a secondary subtype.
Also, weasel makes it sound less awesome than it really is ;-).
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Yeah ringkichard I could make that a pet couldn't I? Being a wolverine I wish it had a Doublestrike attack called "Berserker Barrage!" That's a neat little animal.
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Yeah ringkichard I could make that a pet couldn't I? Being a wolverine I wish it had a Doublestrike attack called "Berserker Barrage!" That's a neat little animal.
Why not "Tornado Claw"?
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NICE! Another defensive oriented creature and with Rage! Gorilla has a sibling now :) I will definetly make this guy a pet and see what will happen to those unlucky zombie swarms :D
hmm... rage tokens... berserker mage...
In first turn, 19 mana cost and i will have Pet Wolverine with 3 armor, 16 life and 4 attack (5 if he will guard my ....back) and believe me, you dont want so make him angry... you will not like him when he is angry... :D
This creature is soo Beautiful!
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This spoiler give us another time a old question.. ¿When we´ll see a frost attack? xd xd When the frost -x or +x trait will be useful? ....and for me...When i´ll see more plants xd (level 1 if its possible ) xd?
Another fantastic creature, When will be released?
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Isel by now I'm hoping Frost is the most horrific spell type in the game. I would assume we'll see it in Paladin v Siren as it's probably water related.
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I would assume we'll see it in Paladin v Siren as it's probably water related.
My assumption would be that we won't see it in PvS, or that it will be little more than a teaser. As far as I know, Sirens don't have any connection to ice specifically (only water), and based on the upcoming Siren's appearance, she seems to be focused more on underwater creatures than ice ones.
Then there's the talk about terrain types. I suppose that could be referring to ice fields or icebergs, but it would make more sense if it was simply water (as fish can't function outside of water, while ice creatures presumably could).
The Siren could dabble in both underwater and ice creatures, but based on how much hype frost has gained, I think Arcane Wonders will be releasing a pure cryomage. Hopefully that's the next major expansion.
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Since she is all abut luring and controlling i can see some freeze effects in the upcoming set, but as for terrains i believe that they're mostly water-based to summon krakens and stuff :D
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Where could be a frozen terrain (ice), creatures could roll DO NOT SLIP roll for entering that zone, if they fail, they get knockdown condition.
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Where is the Manticore???
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Some things seem a little unclear about the Dragonclaw Wolverine.
First, does he gain both Melee +1 and Armor +1 for each rage token?
Second, it say, "if he has 3+ rage tokens..." The rules on rage say it can not have more than X rage tokens but the 3+ suggests that there can be more which would make rage more powerful.
Thoughts?
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Some things seem a little unclear about the Dragonclaw Wolverine.
First, does he gain both Melee +1 and Armor +1 for each rage token?
Second, it say, "if he has 3+ rage tokens..." The rules on rage say it can not have more than X rage tokens but the 3+ suggests that there can be more which would make rage more powerful.
Thoughts?
Yes he does gain the normal bonus of Rage (Melee +1) as well as Armor +1. We left things open in the future. Right now there is no way for him to have more than 3 rage tokens.
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enchantment: Rage
Target creature gets rage +3
cost: 2 / 3
Nice :) release it.
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Sorry for the delay today guys, travelling to Gen Con so a bit slower on the draw internet wise... but he is worth the wait... today's card being revealed is...
(http://www.arcanewonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Asto-Vidatu-Angel-Slayer.png)
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Perfect card for the upcoming Sorcerer that was talked about in todays Mage Wars Monday podcast. I love it, but super expensive spellpoint wise for everybody else.
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Too expensive in mana, level points and doesn´t have any zone attacks, for this cost maybe an attack with 6 dice or with sweeping.
The art its incredible.
I believe that when a creature cost more than 13 points would be definetively and amazing. See Iron Golem.
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Yes it is expensive but probably for the weak ability. There are only 2 other creatures that do weak right now, Gorgon Archer and Wraith. However I would rather have the Gorgon as it is cheaper in mana, spellpoints and the regen will make it almost as hardy as this flying monstrosity.
I do like that we have manticores though. More fantasy creatures please. We need some owlbears or wererats too!
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We do not need owlbears....lol. Gnolls though I could go for, or a Djinn.
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It seems that this creature will be known as Astro or "The Manticore". I am not able to fully remeber its name but what i will remember is that when this guy enters the arena, i should kill him as fast as possible. Thx to the Weak and Cripple, he could stand toe to toe with any other living creature. Just for fun, i will do an imaginary fight with grizzly bear, Andy, Iron Golem, Wolverine, Sardonyx and Valshala. My bet is on Sardonyx and Iron Golem :)
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This guy is a beast. I would rather not have it fight my angels. My bet would be against the iron golem. He does not have the slightest chance of winning nor fleeing. Due to Astros ranged attack he will be slowly sliced into peaces without a chance to counterattack. A new reign has begun. Hail the new lord of the skies.
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Yip. The Angel Slayer will not slay Angels that easy, but nevermind, he is awesome! (Weak?Cripple?Avaiable for all buffs to living creatures?)
Not sure if he is worth the money but i guess he will be helpful and a nice alternative for gorgon archer/hydra/randomfinisher in any wizard book.
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It seems that this creature will be known as Astro or "The Manticore". I am not able to fully remeber its name but what i will remember is that when this guy enters the arena, i should kill him as fast as possible. Thx to the Weak and Cripple, he could stand toe to toe with any other living creature. Just for fun, i will do an imaginary fight with grizzly bear, Andy, Iron Golem, Wolverine, Sardonyx and Valshala. My bet is on Sardonyx and Iron Golem :)
Sorry, but only Valshala stand a chance. The others are not flying so can't touch Andy while it can shoot at them.
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Mainly true, but sardonyx has a ranged attack and therefore can reach flying creatures.
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Mainly true, but sardonyx has a ranged attack and therefore can reach flying creatures.
True.
But it is full action, so Andy could just run around until the mage die ;)
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Other than my intense desire to do a pop culture mashup and rename this guy Ashton Klandathu, he looks pretty awesome. Arcane + Dark makes me squee.
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Does anyone notice that his toxic spikes and poisonous stinger aren't actually poison attacks? What's up with that?
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Does anyone notice that his toxic spikes and poisonous stinger aren't actually poison attacks? What's up with that?
If you look at most attacks that inflict poison conditions, you'll find that they are untyped damage. The spines and stinger do their own damage, before any poisons are injected. That is why they are not typed damage. We did not feel that an immunity to poison should make you resistant to this type of physical damage.
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Id agree, the damage is more the big physical stinger poking you, and the poison effect is the "icing" on top from his venoms.
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Mainly true, but sardonyx has a ranged attack and therefore can reach flying creatures.
So can guarding and the resulting counterstrike. With the Iron Golem being Poison immune you could shoot at him with spikes but with his high armor we are talking forever to kill him.
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Yes, Asto would certainly win, but it would take forever to finish the golem off.