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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2011, 07:17:35 PM »
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Actually, this isn't referring to gender but sex. There is a difference. :-*

And Pol is right, masculine does win whenever it is unknown (or both whilst in a group, I believe)
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2011, 07:36:53 PM »
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According to the english dictionary, Gender is: "the state of being male, or female"
And, sex is: "either of the two categories, male or female, into which organisms are placed on this basis"
Big honking difference. And regardless of my wording, whether "sex" or "gender", my point still stands. To assume that "gender unknown" means anything other than the obvious fact that the "gender" is (and I quote) "unknown" is sloppy and inconsiderate. And if it is the custom to assume that "unknown" is actually secret code for "masculine" than that assumption is faulty and should be changed.
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« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2011, 07:44:15 PM »
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Okay, wow. I play Redemption, I'm a chick. I'm really not offended when people use the masculine for someone of unknown gender. For sake of space (because a lot of cards are uber wordy anyway), it's logical. Most languages do the same: For example, "chico" is the word for boy, "chica" is for girl, but if you're referring to a mixed group, it's always "chicos" not "chico(a)s."

Please don't be freaking about over the whole male/female thing. Even though I'm a girl too, I find it petty. Just bein' honest.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2011, 07:48:02 PM »
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You should read the entire definition.

Here is what oxford dictionary says: 1 [mass noun] the state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones)

Here is the relevant definition from Merriam-Webster: the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with one sex

So yes, there is a difference. Sex is which group you physically belong to and gender is which group you affiliate with. Feel free to Google "difference between gender and sex", you'll get the same answer. That was originally intended to be a joke, no need to freak out on me :'(
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #29 on: January 29, 2011, 01:10:47 AM »
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If anyone wants to debate the use of the masculine pronoun when referring to a group or a person of unknown gender, I can and will split the thread.

What I'm waiting for is an explanation on why this card could be considered OP. I think it's lovely <3.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #30 on: January 29, 2011, 04:02:48 AM »
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I like it, but I would be concerned with endgame scenarios in which the opponent is forced to give up a card but has no deck left from which to draw--that's where I could see this card being OP-ed. Not saying it is, but it has the potential.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #31 on: January 29, 2011, 10:12:07 AM »
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Quote from: Minister Polarius on January 29, 2011, 01:10:47 AM
If anyone wants to debate the use of the masculine pronoun when referring to a group or a person of unknown gender, I can and will split the thread.

What I'm waiting for is an explanation on why this card could be considered OP. I think it's lovely <3.
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Quote from: Sean on January 28, 2011, 06:00:46 PM
I think being able to take a card from your opponent, theoretically, every turn is OP.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #32 on: January 29, 2011, 10:31:47 AM »
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Any card that makes your opponent discard a card from hand has the same power.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #33 on: January 29, 2011, 10:47:08 AM »
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Quote from: BubbleBoy on January 29, 2011, 10:31:47 AM
Any card that makes your opponent discard a card from hand has the same power.
False, you could use the card.  Not so with a discarded card.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #34 on: January 29, 2011, 03:12:59 PM »
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Visually, I find it looks better when the shadow goes down and to the right, or just down.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #35 on: January 29, 2011, 03:53:29 PM »
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I agree entirely with Master Q, every turn I get a card from your hand, and if I have gifts out I get to draw 4 as well? This just has a lot of potential to be very dirty. Throw in a Storehouse, Self, and Saul/Paul and things could get ugly. Get something that prevents opponent from drawing and it gets even better.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2011, 10:13:39 AM »
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Quote from: Sean on January 29, 2011, 10:47:08 AM
Quote from: BubbleBoy on January 29, 2011, 10:31:47 AM
Any card that makes your opponent discard a card from hand has the same power.
False, you could use the card.  Not so with a discarded card.
If you want to nitpick, sure, there's a possibility that you will be able to use the card given to you. However, your opponent has control over that, as it's unlikely he will be using the same brigades as you (and if he is, he probably has a Zaccheus, too). Also, your opponent's doms are safe. That's something you can't say for hand discard.

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on January 29, 2011, 03:12:59 PM
Visually, I find it looks better when the shadow goes down and to the right, or just down.
I wasn't sure what the trend was, so I made the shadow go in the same direction as the shadow in the image. I thought it looked fine.
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Re: Zaccheus
« Reply #37 on: January 30, 2011, 01:00:09 PM »
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If you want to nitpick, sure
There are many other card types other than Dominants that could be given.  Artifact, characters, fortresses, covenants/curses, and Sites could all be easily played.  Gold has access to two Enhancements that allow any color Enhancements to be played and many decks have multiple brigades so I don't think it would be difficult to play Enhancements either.
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