page 15 of rule book notes that on familiars you can place a spell face down that you don't want (or can not) cast as a bluff.

this is the only mention of bluffing in the game. but the way it is worded it is a note, notes are generally facets of the game that people should be reminded of.

so I have some questions based on bluffing. assuming the premises of placing an invalid "bluff" card on familiar.

I define "bluff" as follows; "placing an invalid spell facedown where a facedown spell can be placed, as such it can't be revealed"

1. familiar has decoy as a bluff. familiar dies. should mage get 2 mana.
2. can spawn points bluff by having invalid spells on them without deploying
3. can spellbound objects bluff by having spells face down and usable.

 for case 1 and 3 it could be a tactical advantage because it could make the other Mage consider wasting initiative and resources to destroy a more tempting target.

 and in the case where decoy is buffed it can give you a net 2 mana because you didn't pay to place the enchantment but it is still destroyed to its effect applies.


the second part of my post is the consequences of doing illegal moves. is any illegal use of spells ground for instant defeat in a comp match. case below

4. mage places bear strength face down on his iron golem (non living). when he reveals it (or the bird views it, or seeking dispelled) is that mage instantly defeated or is enchantment destroyed

 if the enchantment is destroyed then that is practically the same as a bluff

I know what is and isn't legal but what is the consequence. I know in the games I had where one guy tried to "dispel my wand" I told him he can't do that and we ignored that he did that because it didn't effect the board. but enchantments do effect the board as they effect considerations to seeking despel etc.


so with buffs and illegal plays I see 2 sides of a slope.
A. all face down enchantments are buffs so any illegal moves are considered "called bluffs" and just discarded.
B. a simple mistake like placing an invalid enchantment can make you instantly loose a game.

just so its known in am biased to case A being the better choice because everybody is human and makes mistakes

(rule book p15) note: you may assign a spell to your familiar that you do not intend to cast (or cannot cast) as a "bluff"

this is a note so not a rule, so I assumed it worked for spellbound spells you don't intend on using. it matches thematically and is based on a similar rule (familiar v spellbound)

remember you don't cast decoy you keep it face down and it auto reveals when it is destroyed

doesn't anybody at AW or the TO have a tripod and camera, a full replay on youtube wont be that hard. it also would be a a viable form of referee in case anything need to be disputed. hek if i knew we had enough people where i live to have a large comp i would design and bring a table that fits 3 camera's; 1 over the top, and 2 able to see the upside down card mages select from there book (kind of like TV poker shows).

this may have been discussed in necro before. but I would like to see a graveyard conjuration that is a spawn point that can have one of the following abilities
1. simple and boring able to summon undead
2. summon undead creatures only in graveyard (very thematic)
3. combination of 1 and 2 (possibly 2 cost more mana)

my favorite

4. when a living creature on the field dies it is placed face up on the graveyard with no action marker. during deployment the creature on the top of the deck can be spawned (pay normal mana for creature) and controlled by the controller of graveyard. place an undead token on that creature this creature has the nonliving trait and its lvl less life (ie angles have 14-5=9 life).

standard mage only rules apply to option 4

mana prism isn't in core1 and it effectively reduces upkeep by 2 (you only get 2 mana back per turn) and prevents use of drain power.

 yes of course you should bring both options (staff and wand) you have more then enough points for it. I would also include wings and an gorgon archer in case you are vsing a solo warlock/ forcemaster. you should have 8 points free for that as a backup. equipment won't help you as much against the warlock because he packs multiple explosions.

how did you handle flying sweepers like lof and east wind. or a light immune flying creature like the angle.

I would classify this as a rush swarm/control. 3 lvl 2 creatures by turn 4 is very swarm like and the daze/stun is your control

as for how would react if I personally saw that build heading towards me I would hope I had one of the following
damage barrier + circle attack (fire or lightning)
 suppression orb (your move actions act like teleports but are still move actions and will cost you 1 mana each)
general anti swarm tech (obelisk, cloak etc)

 out of those the biggest weakness I see is the suppression orb because you are a pest the other mage can run 2 zones away and make you constantly waste 2 mana per gremlin. since by turn 4 your opponent will have 50mana on the field I think they could have

suppression orb (
cheetah speed (5)
defensive creature to protect orb (up to 29 mana)
leaving 8 mana for a defensive mage item.

 I'm not saying it will beat your deck but I think it will hamper it. I believe your build works very well against the current meta which I find is very offensive based, while I personally always don't like that and go defensive in all my builds. the biggest problem is there could be a build designed to best yours but I would not run it at a comp because it will get squashed by traditional aggro meta

the comp scene in Australia is sparse so I am posting info for people who don't know.
there is currently a Facebook group called Mage wars Australia
https://www.facebook.com/groups/547470078645030/ join the group and see who wants to play mage wars in your area.

additionally there is the start of a Sydney MW league, I will quote the info

"Good Games Burwood and Hurstville's forces unite to bring you the coolest league in town! Played at each venue on alternating weeks, League entry is $10 a week. We play three rounds and half the money goes to the final prize pool, with smaller prizes including OP kit promos being distributed along the way.

League points are scored thusly:
3 points - overall winner of a week
2 points - attend and win a game
1 point - attend but don't win

Lastly, all Mage Wars stock will be 10% off on the day!

Be sure to bring a decklist and be prepared to make some storyline choices! The very fate of the world lays in your spellbook!"

when there are not enough people for comp who ever shows up ends up just having practice games.