Author Topic: why does this red enhancement get so much hate? (Read 6946 times)

Forever 12 · « **on:** December 30, 2011, 03:05:25 PM »

I have been playing for a short time now, but it seems that people make jokes about this card "buckler" alot. What's up with that?

Chronic Apathy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:08:41 PM »

The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.

Forever 12 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:16:25 PM »

Are there any other cards that are in a similar situation to this one?

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:23:06 PM »

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on December 30, 2011, 03:08:41 PM

The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.

Jacob's Ladder can be discarded by Uzzah. It's more useful.

Quote from: Forever 12 on December 30, 2011, 03:16:25 PM

Are there any other cards that are in a similar situation to this one?

Well, 0/2 Coat of Mail and 0/2 Helmet of Brass are in the same boat, but Buckler is unique because we joke about it. Also, if you hear somebody say "Black is weak", it's a joke.

Forever 12 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:27:35 PM »

Quote from: Ring Wraith on December 30, 2011, 03:23:06 PM

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on December 30, 2011, 03:08:41 PM
The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.
Jacob's Ladder can be discarded by Uzzah. It's more useful.

Quote from: Forever 12 on December 30, 2011, 03:16:25 PM
Are there any other cards that are in a similar situation to this one?
Well, 0/2 Coat of Mail and 0/2 Helmet of Brass are in the same boat, but Buckler is unique because we joke about it. Also, if you hear somebody say "Black is weak", it's a joke.

Is black weak?

SomeKittens · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:53:52 PM »

Ironically enough, Black took a big hit with the new 2011 set. There are better defenses in all sizes.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:14:43 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on December 30, 2011, 03:53:52 PM

Ironically enough, Black took a big hit with the new 2011 set. There are better defenses in all sizes.

It's the second best less than 10 card defense, IMO. The best would be in my sig, but Philly Outpost, Goliath, 12FG, and Garrison alone form a formidable team. Throw in a few odds and ends like negates, artifacts, or Uzzah, and you're gold.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:21:34 PM »

With all the new CBN, Phillies don't have any punch. Ahimelek puts the nail in the coffin with Goliath.

MattsterNinja · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:52:42 PM »

If you don't know Buckler is a 0/2 enhancement, Red brigade, with the ability to return a hero to your hand if discarded.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:56:39 PM »

Quote from: MattsterNinja on December 30, 2011, 08:52:42 PM

If you don't know Buckler is a 0/2 enhancement, Red brigade, with the ability to return a hero to your hand if discarded.

There are several bucklers, but the one we're referencing is:

MattsterNinja · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:03:28 PM »

Ohh, I have the special ability one. I didn't know there was another one.

katedid · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:12:44 PM »

Yah its one of the many "unique" memes on these forums. Took me a while to get it so don't sweat it. There is actually a post some where around here explaining them all if you are up to some searching

STAMP · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:23:04 PM »

Actually the one that is referenced most of all is the very rare promo of which I think I heard there were only 5 in existence.

MattsterNinja · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:54:44 PM »

Wow that really cool. I thought the all had special abilities.

katedid · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:58:49 PM »

Nope, in fact a good offense based on judges has several characters with no special abilities because they work really well with this artifact

Windows of Narrow Light (P)
Type: Artifact • Brigade: None • Ability: None • Class: None • Special Ability: Protect your Heroes with no special ability from capture, conversion and removal from the game.

MattsterNinja · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:03:17 AM »

I got that card at a tournament last year but i never used it.

katedid · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:07:22 AM »

Deborah, Gideon, and Samson are some really good judges with no special abilities but some really intense and powerful cards that can be played on them.

Chronic Apathy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:11:02 AM »

Quote from: STAMP on December 30, 2011, 11:23:04 PM

Actually the one that is referenced most of all is the very rare promo of which I think I heard there were only 5 in existence.

Not sure if serious or just ANB.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2011, 01:44:18 AM »

Quote from: katedid on December 31, 2011, 12:07:22 AM

Deborah, Gideon, and Samson are some really good judges with no special abilities but some really intense and powerful cards that can be played on them.

SHAMGAR IS THE BEST JUDGE OF ALL!

He's an even better judge than the majority of the Elders.

He can also play Buckler. FTW.

STAMP · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:46:19 AM »

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on December 31, 2011, 12:11:02 AM

Quote from: STAMP on December 30, 2011, 11:23:04 PM
Actually the one that is referenced most of all is the very rare promo of which I think I heard there were only 5 in existence.

Not sure if serious or just ANB.

ANB is indeed a state of mind.

As for the Buckler Promo you'll need to contact a Minnesotan.

I do, however, have a Holy Hand Grenade Promo.

Ryupeco11 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2011, 11:10:40 AM »

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on December 30, 2011, 03:08:41 PM

The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.

Satan's folly is worse IMO

SomeKittens · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:38:54 PM »

Quote from: Ryupeco11 on December 31, 2011, 11:10:40 AM

Quote from: Chronic Apathy on December 30, 2011, 03:08:41 PM
The main reason the 0/2 Buckler is joked about is because it's one of the worst enhancements in the game. While there are probably a handful of worse cards (though I cannot think of any off the top of my head, except for maybe Jacob's Ladder in T2), Buckler became a joke a while ago and has simply stuck.

Satan's folly is worse IMO

Apostles Timothy. 'nuff said.

Forever 12 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:42:27 PM »

What is this ANB that you speak of?

SomeKittens · « **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2011, 12:45:28 PM »

Quote from: Forever 12 on December 31, 2011, 12:42:27 PM

What is this ANB that you speak of?

What other enhancement could bring such fame and infamy? What but Green brigade could cause both REPs and RLKs alike to scowl in terror? What other top-tier deck could have been originally been conceived as a joke? What other card has been errata'd...TWICE!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I speak of none other than:
A NEW BEGINNING!

Chronic Apathy · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2011, 01:32:55 PM »

Quote from: SomeKittens on December 31, 2011, 12:45:28 PM

What other enhancement could bring such fame and infamy? What but Green brigade could cause both REPs and RLKs alike to scowl in ~~terror~~ annoyance that would make someone want to strangle a man?

FTFY.

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