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Title: Wedge Block
Post by: xStrayKnightx on January 06, 2014, 07:03:34 PM
I've heard it said that the Wizards of the Coast have it in their long-term five year plan to release what may as well be referred to as a wedge-themed version of the Alaran Block.

For those who have no idea what a wedge is, here you go...

Dega - {R}{W}{B}
Raka - {R}{W}{U}
Ana - {B}{U}{G}
Necra - {W}{B}{G}
Ceta - {R}{U}{G}

My question is what do you think the Legendaries will be like? Will they reprint/revamp the wedge Commanders? Or create all new ones?

What about Planeswalkers?

What about the blocks villain?

What mechanics will each wedge have?
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: rarehuntertay on January 06, 2014, 07:15:03 PM
Invasion block had something going with wedges (that's where the names come from), but it wasn't really developed as the mana at the time was extremely rough and painful...
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: xStrayKnightx on January 06, 2014, 07:36:38 PM
Invasion block, huh? Might look into it.
What do you reckon will happen in the future block, though? The Shards have their mechanics; what about the Wedges?
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: rarehuntertay on January 06, 2014, 07:40:44 PM
Yup. It was very very roughly designed.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Gorzo on January 06, 2014, 07:52:22 PM
A wedge Alara is badly needed, IMO. Not only was Alara one if my favorite sets and is loaded with extremely fun gameplay, but the wedges DESPERATELY need more legendaries and commander options. I'm sick of Kaalia for {R}{W}{B}! Theres nothing but {Ghave, Guru of Spores} and {Karador, Ghost Chieftan} for junk! Need more choices!
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: imthelolrus on January 06, 2014, 07:54:39 PM
Quote from: Gorzo on January 06, 2014, 07:52:22 PM
A wedge Alara is badly needed, IMO. Not only was Alara one if my favorite sets and is loaded with extremely fun gameplay, but the wedges DESPERATELY need more legendaries and commander options. I'm sick of Kaalia for {R}{W}{B}! Theres nothing but {Ghave, Guru of Spores} and {Karador, Ghost Chieftan} for junk! Need more choices!
Gorzo summarizes my thoughts regarding EDH commanders ITT. Would love to see an awesome BUG or junk commander
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Thetrufflehunter on January 06, 2014, 07:57:00 PM
{Doran, the siege tower} is kinda cool, but I agree.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 06, 2014, 07:57:40 PM
Quote from: imthelolrus on January 06, 2014, 07:54:39 PM
Quote from: Gorzo on January 06, 2014, 07:52:22 PM
A wedge Alara is badly needed, IMO. Not only was Alara one if my favorite sets and is loaded with extremely fun gameplay, but the wedges DESPERATELY need more legendaries and commander options. I'm sick of Kaalia for {R}{W}{B}! Theres nothing but {Ghave, Guru of Spores} and {Karador, Ghost Chieftan} for junk! Need more choices!
Gorzo summarizes my thoughts regarding EDH commanders ITT. Would love to see an awesome BUG or junk commander
I third this. We need a Wedge block SO badly.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: ChrisRodriguez on January 06, 2014, 09:26:58 PM
It is very much needed...not just for edh...it would be nice to see some wedge colored kill cards or exile spells.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 06, 2014, 09:37:20 PM
I'd love to see some decent cards that could finally make Junk Midrange a competitor in Modern. Right now it is optimistically tier 2, but if it got some nice cards to glue the deck together, I think it could be tier 1.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: rarehuntertay on January 06, 2014, 10:06:20 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 06, 2014, 09:37:20 PM
I'd love to see some decent cards that could finally make Junk Midrange a competitor in Modern. Right now it is optimistically tier 2, but if it got some nice cards to glue the deck together, I think it could be tier 1.

Not Junk. Dega...
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Wally on January 06, 2014, 10:26:38 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on January 06, 2014, 10:06:20 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 06, 2014, 09:37:20 PM
I'd love to see some decent cards that could finally make Junk Midrange a competitor in Modern. Right now it is optimistically tier 2, but if it got some nice cards to glue the deck together, I think it could be tier 1.

Not Junk. Dega...

Don't you mean Necra?
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Melek the fire on January 06, 2014, 10:28:25 PM
I'd run Ana or necra. Love the mixes. Any truth to a wedge block in our future?
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: rarehuntertay on January 07, 2014, 09:57:46 AM
Quote from: Wally on January 06, 2014, 10:26:38 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on January 06, 2014, 10:06:20 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 06, 2014, 09:37:20 PM
I'd love to see some decent cards that could finally make Junk Midrange a competitor in Modern. Right now it is optimistically tier 2, but if it got some nice cards to glue the deck together, I think it could be tier 1.

Not Junk. Dega...

Don't you mean Necra?

Lol. Yeah. Necra... Can't see the colors lol
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Birdbrain on January 07, 2014, 10:25:52 AM
YAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: xStrayKnightx on January 07, 2014, 10:30:47 AM
I don't know if there's any truth to the rumor, but the guys who run the store I go to are incredibly well-informed, so I put some stock in what they have to say.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Kaworu, the Fifth Child on January 07, 2014, 11:29:43 AM
Raja will have something like Diplomacy- Whenever an opponent casts a spell that targets you, you may have that player gain 3 life or put 3 1/1 white soldier tokens on the battlefield. If you do, that player can't attack you for the next 3 turns.
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: xStrayKnightx on January 07, 2014, 04:10:44 PM
That's a great one! Little broken, but amazing nonetheless!
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: xStrayKnightx on January 07, 2014, 07:41:32 PM
I'd personally like to see Kaalia revamped so she wasn't so squishy. Not necessarily a harder hitter, but definitely higher toughness. And maybe a new spin on her ability displaying a growth in power.

Kaalia Untethered
{5}{R}{W}{B}
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric

Flying, haste.
Whenever Kaalia Untethered attacks or blocks, you may put an Angel, Demon or Dragon creature onto the battlefield attacking or blocking the same creature. Attacking creatures summoned this way enter tapped.

3/6
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on January 07, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
Quote from: xStrayKnightx on January 07, 2014, 07:41:32 PM
I'd personally like to see Kaalia revamped so she wasn't so squishy. Not necessarily a harder hitter, but definitely higher toughness. And maybe a new spin on her ability displaying a growth in power.

Kaalia Untethered
{5}{R}{W}{B}
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric

Flying, haste.
Whenever Kaalia Untethered attacks or blocks, you may put an Angel, Demon or Dragon creature onto the battlefield attacking or blocking the same creature. Attacking creatures summoned this way enter tapped.

3/6
Well...  At least the mana cost is higher
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: Shadridium on January 08, 2014, 12:16:25 PM
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on January 07, 2014, 09:42:22 PM
Quote from: xStrayKnightx on January 07, 2014, 07:41:32 PM
I'd personally like to see Kaalia revamped so she wasn't so squishy. Not necessarily a harder hitter, but definitely higher toughness. And maybe a new spin on her ability displaying a growth in power.

Kaalia Untethered
{5}{R}{W}{B}
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric

Flying, haste.
Whenever Kaalia Untethered attacks or blocks, you may put an Angel, Demon or Dragon creature onto the battlefield attacking or blocking the same creature. Attacking creatures summoned this way enter tapped.

3/6
Well...  At least the mana cost is higher

What about 1/4 she's  {2}{b}{w}{r} it could be any creature type but u take damage by mana cost or something
Title: Re: Wedge Block
Post by: xStrayKnightx on January 08, 2014, 04:43:39 PM
Because its Kaalia. Her flavour is Angels, Demons and Dragons. It makes no sense for her to be able to accelerate a Zombie or a Human out onto the field.