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Title: Emperor Nero
Post by: Daniel on May 05, 2016, 12:20:37 PM
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Designed by Minister Polarius

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Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Ironisaac on May 05, 2016, 12:21:27 PM
Why is he a magician?
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Daniel on May 05, 2016, 12:24:14 PM
Many sources claim that Nero was involved in magical activities. Here's a quick Google link for ya.

https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false (https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false)
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Drrek on May 05, 2016, 12:26:03 PM
Toss is regardless of protection or immunity isn't it?
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: The Guardian on May 05, 2016, 12:39:55 PM
Toss is regardless of protection or immunity isn't it?

Indeed. If the idea is to stop toss, you'd have to do something like "While blocking restrict opponent from tossing enhancements."
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Ironisaac on May 05, 2016, 12:46:20 PM
Many sources claim that Nero was involved in magical activities. Here's a quick Google link for ya.

https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false (https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false)

Hmm... very interesting, that is a more unique direction to take this character. magician and emperor would be pretty legit. although because it's not directly talked about in the scriptures, i don't think a magician identifier is appropriate imo.
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Josh on May 05, 2016, 12:49:32 PM
Toss is regardless of protection or immunity isn't it?

Indeed. If the idea is to stop toss, you'd have to do something like "While blocking restrict opponent from tossing enhancements."

Or something like "If an opponent discards a good enhancement during battle, increase this character 6/6".
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Daniel on May 05, 2016, 01:00:26 PM
Many sources claim that Nero was involved in magical activities. Here's a quick Google link for ya.

https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false (https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false)

Hmm... very interesting, that is a more unique direction to take this character. magician and emperor would be pretty legit. although because it's not directly talked about in the scriptures, i don't think a magician identifier is appropriate imo.

I understand your concern, but I'd like to point out that the original printing of Emperor Nero was given a Josephus reference instead of a biblical one, so the character is already extra-biblical.

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Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Daniel on May 05, 2016, 01:05:50 PM
Toss is regardless of protection or immunity isn't it?

Indeed. If the idea is to stop toss, you'd have to do something like "While blocking restrict opponent from tossing enhancements."

Will fix, thanks for pointing that out!
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: Ironisaac on May 05, 2016, 01:27:40 PM
Many sources claim that Nero was involved in magical activities. Here's a quick Google link for ya.

https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false (https://books.google.com/books?id=TbfPAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA414&lpg=PA414&dq=emperor+nero+magic&source=bl&ots=ZdKLCUBq2k&sig=rNDwvIEWW9-c1-voekAUGf7-w5s&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGwq37q8PMAhXE7iYKHXgGDWUQ6AEIQzAJ#v=onepage&q=emperor%20nero%20magic&f=false)

Hmm... very interesting, that is a more unique direction to take this character. magician and emperor would be pretty legit. although because it's not directly talked about in the scriptures, i don't think a magician identifier is appropriate imo.

I understand your concern, but I'd like to point out that the original printing of Emperor Nero was given a Josephus reference instead of a biblical one, so the character is already extra-biblical.

(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette2.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fredemption%2Fimages%2Fe%2Fe4%2FEmperor_Nero_-_Apostles.jpg%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20100522200617&hash=43bc6b7773dfccf2eed39c2b4c42e5ec95428139)

Ok, i see where you are coming from with this, however, josephus was used because he lived at the time of when those events happened and was actively writing and living through them. If we could use books for references like the one you linked, the game would lose the biblical aspect, which is why it was created in the first place, as a ministry tool. I'm gonna have to say though, i really wish this guy was a card because an emperor magician would open so many doors to new deck concepts!

Also, i really like the border art!     
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: kariusvega on May 05, 2016, 01:42:57 PM
it looks sweet!

i still really like the original wording 'only a rescue of 2 or more heroes may be successful' kinda wish it was played this way instead of just 'immune to lone heroes'
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: dermo4christ on May 05, 2016, 02:08:24 PM
it looks sweet!

i still really like the original wording 'only a rescue of 2 or more heroes may be successful' kinda wish it was played this way instead of just 'immune to lone heroes'

agreed! Vega you and I were chatting about his during our last game!!
Title: Re: Emperor Nero
Post by: The Guardian on May 05, 2016, 02:39:13 PM
it looks sweet!

i still really like the original wording 'only a rescue of 2 or more heroes may be successful' kinda wish it was played this way instead of just 'immune to lone heroes'

Something like, "While a lone Hero is in battle, protect all Lost Souls from rescue"  8)
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