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May 05, 2008, 02:31:18 AM
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Return to the Paths of the Dead - Abandoning All Reason
« on: May 05, 2008, 02:31:18 AM »
While the forum is still in a state of flux I thought I would hold back on showing more of my [Wraith] culture cards and do something a bit different. To remind you, Return - X means you can play the card from your discard pile for cost X.

[3]Elladan, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat.
Desperation -
While you have no cards in your draw deck, each minion skirmishing Elladan or Elrohir is strength -2.

[3]Elrohir, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat.
Desperation -
  While you have no cards in your draw deck, Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2.
« Last Edit: August 29, 2008, 07:56:31 AM by Anvar »
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May 05, 2008, 03:12:34 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2008, 03:12:34 AM »
[3]Elladan, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - [2]
Desperation -
While you have no cards in your draw deck, each minion skirmishing Elladan or Elrohir is strength -2.

[3]Elrohir, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - [2]
Desperation -
  While you have no cards in your draw deck, Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2.
So a very different focus from the other version of the twins. I reckon they're fine: amazing but only late in the game. Return might be a bit cheap though. Perhaps a threat?

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May 05, 2008, 05:20:33 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2008, 05:20:33 AM »
Any text to allow them to be played together in your starting fellowship?

May 05, 2008, 07:07:35 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2008, 07:07:35 AM »
Return has altered slightly, a bit stricter but if you have one of the twins you can play the other.

I considered giving the twins reduced costs like the original cards but these aren't designed to go in the starting fellowship, they are designed to turn up later on (as they do in the book).

Thanks for the comments so far,
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May 05, 2008, 09:51:22 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2008, 09:51:22 AM »
Not sure if the spotting option makes the return too powerful. But you finally got the sig you always wanted! ;)

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May 05, 2008, 09:58:27 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2008, 09:58:27 AM »
Well, you still have to pay the basic twilight cost.
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May 05, 2008, 04:08:18 PM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2008, 04:08:18 PM »
well, it's the first time i read the keyword desesperation, but it wouldn't sound better despair?

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May 05, 2008, 04:13:32 PM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2008, 04:13:32 PM »
well, it's the first time i read the keyword desesperation, but it wouldn't sound better despair?

just my opinion

Maybe desperate... but despair/despairing has different connotations, IMO. Desperation brings to mind doing something reckless in the face of overwhelming odds against you.

May 06, 2008, 02:01:25 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2008, 02:01:25 AM »
While the forum is still in a state of flux I thought I would hold back on showing more of my [Wraith] culture cards and do something a bit different. To remind you, Return - X means you can play the card from your discard pile for cost X.

[3]Elladan, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elrohir).
Desperation -
While you have no cards in your draw deck, each minion skirmishing Elladan or Elrohir is strength -2.

[3]Elrohir, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elladan).
Desperation -
  While you have no cards in your draw deck, Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2.

Find their return costs a bit cheap but other than that both fine.
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May 06, 2008, 07:28:09 AM
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2008, 07:28:09 AM »
It's the Juicy Fruit! He returns! ;D
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2008, 02:26:02 AM »
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May 07, 2008, 10:45:21 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2008, 10:45:21 AM »
While the forum is still in a state of flux I thought I would hold back on showing more of my [Wraith] culture cards and do something a bit different. To remind you, Return - X means you can play the card from your discard pile for cost X.

[3]Elladan, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elrohir).
Desperation -
While you have no cards in your draw deck, each minion skirmishing Elladan or Elrohir is strength -2.

[3]Elrohir, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elladan).
Desperation -
  While you have no cards in your draw deck, Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2.

Ah, so here we have a true MtG player. Add a keyword whether you need it or not!

LotR style is to do like

Desperation - [/b]  Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2 (insert rules descriptor here)
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May 07, 2008, 06:27:50 PM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2008, 06:27:50 PM »
While the forum is still in a state of flux I thought I would hold back on showing more of my [Wraith] culture cards and do something a bit different. To remind you, Return - X means you can play the card from your discard pile for cost X.

[3]Elladan, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elrohir).
Desperation -
While you have no cards in your draw deck, each minion skirmishing Elladan or Elrohir is strength -2.
he should have something else... a small hunter bonus maybe?

[3]Elrohir, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elladan).
Desperation -
  While you have no cards in your draw deck, Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2.
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2008, 06:00:36 PM »
While the forum is still in a state of flux I thought I would hold back on showing more of my [Wraith] culture cards and do something a bit different. To remind you, Return - X means you can play the card from your discard pile for cost X.

[3]Elladan, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elrohir).
Desperation -
While you have no cards in your draw deck, each minion skirmishing Elladan or Elrohir is strength -2.

[3]Elrohir, Of the Grey Company [Elven]
Companion • Elf
Strength: 7
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 7
Return - add a threat (or spot Elladan).
Desperation -
  While you have no cards in your draw deck, Elladan and Elrohir gain enduring 2.

Both return costs should be a tad higher. Nice DCs!

May 10, 2008, 10:53:49 AM
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Re: Return to the Paths of the Dead - The Sons of Elrond
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2008, 10:53:49 AM »
BTW, Return could get broken with Refuge...may want to keep that in mind.
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