Conspiracy (baseless speculation and spoilers)

[Destore117]

:/ I reeeeeeeally like that angel.
But if its not like Modern or something. Is a no go ;~;

[abstractApathist]

http://socialmtg.tumblr.com/post/75661977235/can-a-card-have-an-ability-that-only-works-outside-the

Looks like Cogwork Librarian is real...

[abstractApathist]

http://wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/1429

Can anybody crack this? The title is clearly conspiracy...

[Rasser]

Must be coming out June or July 6.
210 cards
Mrsp - $3.99

[abstractApathist]

Must be coming out June or July 6.
210 cards
Mrsp - $3.99

Agreed. The author's name should be Wizards of the Coast. This appears not to be a simple substitution cipher since there are inconsistencies (notably x and g).

[abstractApathist]

http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/the-rumor-mill/491516-update-2-13-2014-announced-magic-the-gathering

Somebody cracked it. It's officially the multiplayer draft set!

[Kaleo42]

Plain text version.

plain text to avoid the storm of ads on that link:

Pick. Plot. Play!

Experience a Magic format where the intrigues begin long before the first spells are cast! Revolutionary new abilities impact every part of the play experience, starting with the draft itself.

Cogwork Librarian—One of the sixty new Magic cards in Conspiracy.

The first-ever multiplayer-focused booster set has new Magic cards with new mechanics that enhance multiplayer play. Returning favorites from throughout Magic's history round out the set and cultivate an environment of deception and treachery. The Magic: The Gathering–Conspiracy set is designed to be drafted with six to eight players who then split into groups of three or four players for free-for-all multiplayer games.

Set Name: Magic: The Gathering–Conspiracy

Number of Cards: 210 Release Date: June 6, 2014

Three-Letter Abbreviation: CNS

Twitter Hashtag: #MTGCNS

Initial Concept and Game Design: Shawn Main (lead), Dan Helland, David Humpherys, Kenneth Nagle, and Matt Tabak

Final Game Design and Development: David Humpherys (lead), Dan Emmons, K. Joseph Huber, Sam Stoddard, and Gavin Verhey, with contributions from Matt Tabak

Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese Simplified

Available in: Booster Packs

Key Points:

Multiplayer Booster Draft Format

15 Card Booster Packs (MSRP $3.99)

36 Packs per Display

Black-Bordered Cards

Release event promo card at participating WPN locations.

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

***Important to note that this info was not officially released from WoTC, but posted on Reddit. It may be inaccurate/changed by WoTC before released.

[Johng4490]

That link is russian...

Made me laugh. that's not Russian.

[Thetrufflehunter]

Must... Buy... 900000000.... boxes....

[Brawler_1337]

The official announcement has been made uncoded! http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/1430

What's interesting to note is that some of the new cards in Conspiracy won't even be Vintage legal. That's the first time in a long time that they've done that.

Discuss!

[Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth]

So this set obviously has some reprints, so what are they? Will they be mostly good filler draft cards like {Kami of Ancient Law} (you know fun things that have multiple purposes) or could we see a few high profile reprints?

Second question: Will this be like a normal set where it is easily available at MSRP or will it be like Modern Masters where it is $200-300 a box?

[Gorzo]

So this set obviously has some reprints, so what are they? Will they be mostly good filler draft cards like {Kami of Ancient Law} (you know fun things that have multiple purposes) or could we see a few high profile reprints?

Second question: Will this be like a normal set where it is easily available at MSRP or will it be like Modern Masters where it is $200-300 a box?

1st question: I'm expecting a little of both. It's designed for limited, so expect cards that are essential in limited (Kami of ancient law is a good example - a grizzly bear with a relevant activated ability). I'm sure that they will spice it up with something high-demand for all players to increase sales. I'm already hearing speculations at my lgs of possibly fetch lands or other high value staples for pricey formats. You won't see {Tarmagoyf}, because he kinda sucks in limited, but who knows, maybe {Bitterblossum} will show up as a mythic.

2nd question: it's tough to say. It's supposed to be 3.99 a pack, but the print run is limited (kind of like MMa). My store owner was saying that it's even kind of a pain for sellers like him, because they have a very limited time window to buy product. I'm hoping price will stay reasonable, but it's possible it will jump to MMa-levels.

[Gorzo]

I must say, that draft structure sounds like a lot of hard feelings waiting to happen. Free-for-all with prizes at stake?

It depends on how they handle it. I've done it before a couple of different ways with friends (including prizes) and had a blast.

[Brawler_1337]

MaRo confirmed that Conspiracy takes place on a particular plane. He didn't say which one, though.