Thoughts on extort combo

[Mikefrompluto]

The name "Extort" has been bothering me since it was announced. The mechanic is not extortion by any means. Your opponent doesn't have a choice in whether you extort or not.

Shinfo.

[Birdbrain]

What would you call the mechanic?

[Jarrk]

Siphon?

[Opticarrow8]

I like siphon, makes more sense. I agree with you guys.

[Birdbrain]

I hate the mechanic, though I have to admit, it does fit the guild

[Mikefrompluto]

Siphon makes more sense, but sounds too much like Cipher.

[Opticarrow8]

How about drain?

[Birdbrain]

It would be extort if it triggered off the opponents spells. Then you'd be giving them the choice, and it would put them under pressure. And it wouldn't be broken

[Birdbrain]

Wait...taxing the opponent for playing there spells? Sounds more Ohrzovy to me than the extort mechanic

[Mikefrompluto]

Wait...taxing the opponent for playing there spells? Sounds more Ohrzovy to me than the extort mechanic

That's actually more of what I had in mind for Extort.

[Birdbrain]

Unless they payed {1}? Orhzov seems like it might tax mana

That (to me) seems to be oozing with the flavor of the guild. Espeacily sense white is more reactive and taxy, while black is drainy