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Competition Theme: Elves vs Dwarves
This weeks theme comes from Crucinel, whose "Eonar" was the winner of our "Singles Night" competition.
Competition-Specific Restrictions:
In the spirit of Goblins versus Gnomes, this week we're going to look at an even older fantasy race rivalry, Elves versus Dwarves. And, if the rivalry between Goblins and Gnomes is based on engineering, the rivalry between Elves and Dwarves is certainly based on craftsmanship.
Your card's artwork must clearly depict either an Elf or a Dwarf as its central figure.
Your card must produce or positively interact with Weapons or Armor.
Competition Process
Preview Phase (Starts Now! Ends 20:00 UTC 23/February/2017) During this Phase, the Discussion Topic is made available, previewing this week's competition theme. Entry and Early Voting Phase (Starts 20:00 UTC 23/February/2017, Ends 19:00 UTC 27/February/2017) During this Phase, the Submission Topic is made available for your submissions. You may also, of course, feel free to give early up-votes to any submissions that you like! Voting Phase (Starts 19:00 UTC 27/February/2017, Ends 19:00 UTC 28/February/2017) During this Phase, the Submission Topic will be locked, so no more entries may be submitted. Instead, use this time to browse the submissions and up-vote your favorites! Final Phase (Starts 20:00 UTC 28/February/2017, Ends 20:00 UTC 1/March/2017) During this Phase, the Discussion Topic will also be locked, and a new Poll Topic will go up. Discussion will be allowed to continue in the Poll Topic, and it will also include all the qualifying finalists and poll to decide the winner of the competition!
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Okay, this was my initial idea. I honestly didn't want to make it a warrior card cause of Gorehowl, but it's just the class that fits it best.
EDIT: Could also do something like "Destroy a weapon. Gain armor equal to double/twice its cost."
nice simple card btw Lathy. When it comes to playablity I think the double armor gain works well with foolsbane which might be the best interaction, although both versions seem optimal with fools bane. hmm, is gore howel being reforged into gorhowl something we want to see? OO, I think the armor version might be better because of this :)
Braul Bearmantle - I like the card. Make OTK Druid great again. Emperor Thaurissan and Brann Bronzebeard have really good synergy and its not like Combo Druid will ever stop being a thing with their ramp cards. I can already see a one shot of sorts espessially with Innervate for 36 damage. could go higher. i think it is balanced and very versatile.
Reforge - Not a very new idea but i like it none the less. I agree with your point of it being a warrior card and that would be quite powerful. How about trying it for Rogue? Though it does lose out on flavour abit as Blacksmithing is more of a warrior thing.
Hemet Nessingwary Jr - Okay for a first card but nothing that stands out or makes it unique. It is a hunter version of the Menangerie Warden and Strangelthorn Tiger. On average even the Manacost of it is the same as the most commonly used Hunter Weapon is Eaglehorn Bow which means 8+3=11 mana and 6+5=11 mana. However the Druid version (the combo) is much better as you get 2 5/5 stealth minions.
Okay, this was my initial idea. I honestly didn't want to make it a warrior card cause of Gorehowl, but it's just the class that fits it best.
EDIT: Could also do something like "Destroy a weapon. Gain armor equal to double/twice its cost."
nice simple card btw Lathy. When it comes to playablity I think the double armor gain works well with foolsbane which might be the best interaction, although both versions seem optimal with fools bane. hmm, is gore howel being reforged into gorhowl something we want to see? OO, I think the armor version might be better because of this :)
edit - now i see you mentioned GH at the top.
Well, there's always the chance it becomes a Gladiator's Longbow... not that it's in any way bad for 3 mana :P It would probably only be played in control, and you'd have to have attacked quite a few times with Gorehowl for it to be good. Hmm.
First idea! Is a card like this valid? It's not solely based on Armor.
The "Battlecry" right before Choose One is irrelevant as all Choose One minions just say "Choose One - do x; or do y" and it works just like a Battlecry.
This is the Discussion Topic. The Submission Topic will go up in 24 hours.
Competition Theme: Elves vs Dwarves
This weeks theme comes from Crucinel, whose "Eonar" was the winner of our "Singles Night" competition.
Competition-Specific Restrictions:
Competition Process
Preview Phase (Starts Now! Ends 20:00 UTC 23/February/2017)
During this Phase, the Discussion Topic is made available, previewing this week's competition theme.
Entry and Early Voting Phase (Starts 20:00 UTC 23/February/2017, Ends 19:00 UTC 27/February/2017)
During this Phase, the Submission Topic is made available for your submissions. You may also, of course, feel free to give early up-votes to any submissions that you like!
Voting Phase (Starts 19:00 UTC 27/February/2017, Ends 19:00 UTC 28/February/2017)
During this Phase, the Submission Topic will be locked, so no more entries may be submitted. Instead, use this time to browse the submissions and up-vote your favorites!
Final Phase (Starts 20:00 UTC 28/February/2017, Ends 20:00 UTC 1/March/2017)
During this Phase, the Discussion Topic will also be locked, and a new Poll Topic will go up. Discussion will be allowed to continue in the Poll Topic, and it will also include all the qualifying finalists and poll to decide the winner of the competition!
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So, without further ado, have fun and get creating!
You can find me here! Good luck everyone!
Oooooh I like this prompt. I'm Team Elf, myself ;D
Good luck all, lets get those creative juices flowing!
"The Slayer" custom class
"The Great Thaw" expansion competition finalist
#Teamelf #Burntheuglydwarves
Like the prompt, can't wait to see the flavour in some of these entries.
Thank you Kanye,
Very Cool.
First idea! Is a card like this valid? It's not solely based on Armor.
Okay, this was my initial idea. I honestly didn't want to make it a warrior card cause of Gorehowl, but it's just the class that fits it best.
EDIT: Could also do something like "Destroy a weapon. Gain armor equal to double/twice its cost."
Not sure if I've found the right image here, but what do you think of the card? Some combo potential but it's not too much?
Edit- should be 'Beast-Armor Smith' i think
Agh, I've just realised that I've followed my nose away from the comp remit >< GAH! I say! :D
Wait guys I wanna confirm it says elves. Im assuming it means Nelfs but would Belfs be viable?
Thank you Kanye,
Very Cool.
thanks man.i just saw the same when I went through the entries... I did start off right haha xD
Question: Would elven druids in beast form qualify ?
Custom cards :
CLASSES : Alchemist (CCC#5 | Phase V) | Chef (CCC#4)
EXPANSIONS : Year of the Scorpion (Year Comp)
Braul Bearmantle - I like the card. Make OTK Druid great again. Emperor Thaurissan and Brann Bronzebeard have really good synergy and its not like Combo Druid will ever stop being a thing with their ramp cards. I can already see a one shot of sorts espessially with Innervate for 36 damage. could go higher. i think it is balanced and very versatile.
Reforge - Not a very new idea but i like it none the less. I agree with your point of it being a warrior card and that would be quite powerful. How about trying it for Rogue? Though it does lose out on flavour abit as Blacksmithing is more of a warrior thing.
Hemet Nessingwary Jr - Okay for a first card but nothing that stands out or makes it unique. It is a hunter version of the Menangerie Warden and Strangelthorn Tiger. On average even the Manacost of it is the same as the most commonly used Hunter Weapon is Eaglehorn Bow which means 8+3=11 mana and 6+5=11 mana. However the Druid version (the combo) is much better as you get 2 5/5 stealth minions.
Thank you Kanye,
Very Cool.
Neat prompt, I'm gonna start thinking
Usuall this will just be a -1/-1 Blackwing Corruptor for one less mana. Any thoughts?
My initial idea (will flesh it out when I'm not at work, haha):
Legendary rogue minion with Battlecry: Equip a [weaponname]. Change your hero power to 'Add [stats] to your weapon.'
"The Slayer" custom class
"The Great Thaw" expansion competition finalist
Here's my idea. It's not super flashy, but sometimes that's the best way to go.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.
Click the image to go to my custom Time Traveler class.