FRF Draft Cube - Alternate Game Play Option?

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Posted on June 21, 2016, 7:05 p.m. by JANKYARD_DOG

Hiya folks, needs some help sorting out an idea I have. This idea is a way to alteratively use my cube (which is 4 cards from completion. Yay!) in a Fatal 5 Way Clan match. What I want to do is add a twist to the play kind of like 'Capture the Flag' with Dragon Throne of Tarkir being said flag. There would be a rule that is Indestructible, also exile effects make put it back in it's 'flag zone' The question is... How does one acquire the Throne.

This would be a bit different from a regular draft as each clan would get their respective Ascendancy, Charm, Banner, Leader and so on. On the 'how to acquire' it has an attack effect: Acquiring it via combat damage seems redundant unless you can manage to keep it for an entire round. A dice roll at the beginning of the round would give the first player an unfair advantage. That's all I have for ideas at the moment, I'm hoping the collective minds of the community can help come up with a grand plan to make it an exciting new experience for all participants. Thanks in advance, if you need clarification on anything just let me know.

Also, any additional rules needed or no? Like extra life, no alliances, etc?

MollyMab says... #2

Why not tie it to clan banner mana rocks.

They gain a triggered ability that when met, lets you take and equip it for free.

Jeskai - Cast 2+ spells

Temur - Have 8 points of power

Mardu - Attack with 2 creatures

Sultai - Have a creature die

Abzan - Put a +1/+1 counter on a creature

June 21, 2016 7:13 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #3

That sounds pretty good, and related to each clan. When would this check though? And what if more than one clan has met the conditions. Maybe restrict it to "during your turn"?

June 21, 2016 7:30 p.m.

Atony1400 says... #4

I have a way I would do this:

  1. I would put the Dragon Throne of Tarkir in the middle, and spin it around. The player closest to the top of the card starts out with it (flag holder), and the player closest to the back of the card would help the player defend from it being stolen (flag defender). If spinning the throne causes problems with you, might I suggest Pointy Finger of Doom (or if you have the budget Chaos Orb) instead. It is also important to note that the defender always protects the holder of the flag, even if it changes. They also cannot switch their roles.

  2. The remaining 3 players can choose to try and steal the flag, or decide to help defend. That will be their choice, but they also cannot change their roles.

  3. If the flagholder is killed, the player who killed them gains control of the flag. They also will become the player for the defenders to defend.

Only other minor change is that you'll start at 40 life instead of 20. On a seperate note, I do have a date-stamped foil Dragon Throne of Tarkir if you are interested?

June 21, 2016 7:34 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #5

Atony1400: So you are saying this would be a one time event, at the start of the game? So flag bearer and defender sticks until they are eliminated. If a defender is eliminated prior to the bearer is a new one decided or only by choice? Also, I would argue the 40 life running 40 cards, 30 life maybe.

I'd be interested had I anything to offer towards it or $ for shipping.

June 21, 2016 8:16 p.m.

Atony1400 says... #6

Ah, thought you made a whole block cube. My bad. 20 or 15 life is fine.

Also, the defender would not be replaced if they are killed. This prevents the flag bearer from being greedy, as they would want to conserve their shield for as long as possible.

I have a few other wants of yours as well. Also, what are the 4 cards you need for your cube? I opneed up alot of FRF just prior to the seize of print, so I got alot of duplicates. From your haves, I'm interested in Liliana, but we don't have enough value in the trade right now to include her. Do you happen to have any of my wants?

June 21, 2016 8:38 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #7

Last 3 (not 4, forgot to cross one off the list) needed are Anafenza, the Foremost, Clever Impersonator, and Wingmate Roc. The only thing I have on your want list is Dissolve. Saw you have a promo Sultai Charm as well... Can look to see if you have anything else of value to add the Lily in.

June 21, 2016 9:41 p.m.

Atony1400 says... #8

Want to initiate a trade so we can discuss it further?

June 22, 2016 2:42 a.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #9

Too broke to trade right now unfortunately. Maybe end of next week...

Still looking for some different ideas. Being a 450 cube, with 5 players (one for each clan). 40 card decks would leave alot left considering it's meant for a 10p draft. 60 card decks may be better and make for longer, more diverse games?

June 24, 2016 10:22 a.m.

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