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FYI beforehand, this idea is inspired by Killer Bunnies' barriers.

Numbers have become bad in the game (except for FTBN) so here is an idea to make them useful again.

• Name: Buckler (yep, you couldn't keep it away!)
• Type: Evil Shield
• Brigade: Brown
• Class: Territory
• Special Ability: Place in a player's territory.  When that player is attacked, Buckler protects all lost souls from rescue unless heroes in battle total 7/* or greater.  Opponent may discard this card to fulfill Grapes of Wrath's requirement for an evil card.  Discard this card after 2 turns or if a lost soul is successfully rescued from player.

Shields are not enhancements, but are colored and follow the rule of TC ehns.  Also, only 1 is allowed per 50 cards.

Any thoughts?

Shields are not enhancements, but are colored and follow the rule of TC ehns.  Also, only 1 is allowed per 50 cards.

Any thoughts?

What's the point of making a new card type that accomplishes the same thing as a TC class enhancement? Obviously there would be some differences, but I don't know how much of an impact they would truly make. There has to be something to make them different from TC enhancements in order to merit a new card type, IMO.

I like the idea more, but CBN protection, albeit limited, is still really powerful. I would say it'd have to have some kind of cost. Also, a limit on the number of Shields in a territory would be wise; if they are all somewhat powerful, then it might be bad to allow more than one or two to be active at a time.