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Magic (The Gathering) => Rules => Topic started by: Imdowd80 on September 17, 2012, 05:24:51 PM

Title: Infinite loop
Post by: Imdowd80 on September 17, 2012, 05:24:51 PM
Qhat happens to the game when I create an infinite mana loop?  Can I just choose to end my turn or does the game end in a draw? Or other
Title: Re: Infinite loop
Post by: Gorzo on September 17, 2012, 05:58:39 PM
Quote from: Imdowd80 on September 17, 2012, 05:24:51 PM
Qhat happens to the game when I create an infinite mana loop?  Can I just choose to end my turn or does the game end in a draw? Or other

It depends on the loop.

If the loop is truly never-ending (like 3 {oblivion ring}s with no other targets on the board) and there is no possible way to stop the effects from continuing, the game ends in a draw. 

Most loops, however, have an "out" or a stop to the sequence ("okay I have enough {restoration angel} tokens now, I'll stop tapping {Kiki-jiki, Mirror breaker} and stop looping" or "now that I have 1000 life, I'll stop my resto-angel {fiend hunter}x2 loop by targeting a new creature with one of the fiend hunters")
Title: Re: Infinite loop
Post by: Xanzurth on September 18, 2012, 08:34:47 AM
Quote from: CbStrad on September 18, 2012, 08:03:49 AM
Then you have {Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind} and {Curiosity}. As long as you have more cards in your deck than your opponent has life, you're good. Otherwise, you'll deck out

No you won't because {curiosity} says may so you can stop the loop any time.
Title: Re: Infinite loop
Post by: Fenster on September 18, 2012, 09:13:31 AM
Its {Tandem Lookout} that causes trouble!
Title: Re: Infinite loop
Post by: BlackJester on September 18, 2012, 10:14:23 AM
Quote from: Fenster on September 18, 2012, 09:13:31 AM
Its {Tandem Lookout} that causes trouble!
But you could always have Niv target something other than the player.
Title: Re: Infinite loop
Post by: Fenster on September 18, 2012, 11:12:46 AM
True true! Totally forgot about that part :P