The 2018 Community Created Card: Special ability final vote & art submissions

[The Guardian]

Hey guys, so after much deliberation and reviewing the various feedback I've received, here is my plan.

I am going to list the 5 abilities from the 3 nominees that received the most votes. I know the "add to battle" ability was quite a ways behind the top 2, but I realized after the voting began that it was likely at a disadvantage being a "single" ability whereas the top 2 had "double" abilities.

Please vote for the 2 abilities you would most like to see on Rapha. As always, the final ability will be decided after sufficient testing (as well as available space on the card) and if an ability proves too strong, we may need to try a different option. As has been mentioned before, the "copy" ability has raised some initial concerns with the playtesters, but I will leave it as an option for now, and we'll see what happens with this vote. I will not be listing CBI/CBP/CBN on these--those will be added if deemed necessary. Other requirements/conditions may be added as well.

There will be no changing of votes so if you are unsure which two abilities you want, go back and read some of the feedback from the last thread. There were many good points brought up regarding the various ability options. If anyone wants to share their thoughts on this thread, that is also acceptable.   

In addition to this vote, please use this thread for submissions for artwork for Rapha. Keep in mind that the piece must be public domain artwork in order for us to use it. (If you're not sure how to determine that, please indicate that and myself or one of the other playtesters will see if we can help.) All artwork must be Redemption-appropriate...again, if you are unsure about a piece, feel free to PM me with the image or a link and I can consult with other playtesters first. If you are only posting a link, please be sure it only links to the image and not to a website that may contain other content that would not be appropriate for this forum.

Thanks for all your participation thus far--I know this hasn't been the smoothest process, but I can honestly say that has often been the case with many cards that have ended up being truly great cards. 

[soul seeker]

I like that you did this.  I know there was controversy over the copy ability, and this highlights what people wanted from #4.  At least, it allowed me to share what I wanted from #4 which was the TC Protection.  I thought the copying part was unique but has potential for problems.

[Gabe]

I kind of like this piece for a Rapha, Father of Giants card. Finding free art that we can use is always one of the most challenging parts of making cards!

[jesse]

Yes, that piece that Gabe found is awesome!!

[The Guardian]

New challenge: find a better piece (that's public domain) than Gabe's. 

[TheHobbit13]

Buy this from Alice in Wonderland 

[Sadness]

This is crazy!  Your opening post was at 1pmish and including my vote-there are already 25 votes.

Considering Gabe's art choice might appear to be of Viking origin, one must remember at that time period....Israel was forbidden from having arms and armour by their Philistine neighbors/conquerors.

Thus making David's victory over Goliath a true sign of God's sovereignty/power/love for the Jewish people.

I challenge people to reread the story of David vs Goliath with fresh eyes and ears open to the Holy Spirit's voice.

[EmJayBee83]

Bump!

Just to remind folks this is going on, so as to get 100+ votes.

Votes for "copy" looking pretty sad. 

Folks are really going to be happy to settle for measly old territory protection and reserve access?  Sad.*



*Being intentionally combative to drive voters to the polls.  That's right: vote for your measly old territory protection and/or reserve access just to stick it to me!

[The Guardian]

More of the same, please!

Isn't that what a copy ability would give you? 

[Sadness]

What's next?

[Asahel24601]

Bump!

Just to remind folks this is going on, so as to get 100+ votes.

Votes for "copy" looking pretty sad. 

Folks are really going to be happy to settle for measly old territory protection and reserve access?  Sad.*



*Being intentionally combative to drive voters to the polls.  That's right: vote for your measly old territory protection and/or reserve access just to stick it to me!

I know. It's almost like people don't want diversity and creativity. More of the same, please! 

I honestly think that, even if it's not interesting, the leading abilities will allow a Philistine deck to see play. the defence has a decent amount of speed (Black outsiders, King Achish, Philistine Chariot), some great recursion (Armorbearer, Philistine Outpost, War) and a lot of power (Saph, Goliath, Philistine Garrison, War) but it's lacking in reserve access (War's the only card here I could find). A copy ability would be adding to power, as would FBTN. The Add to battle would be good, but I'm not sure if it's as good as reserve access.

[The Guardian]

I will post an update soon.

[uthminister [BR]]

The art Gabe found is simple yet terrifying. Perfect!

[Jeremystair]

I will post an update soon.

So what up next?

[The Guardian]

Rapha of Gath is almost ready for preview...there's one or two more details we're working out, and then we'll be ready to present him to the community.