All articles tagged with #mechanics
The article discusses the design process and team behind the Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn Eclipsed, highlighting its themes, mechanics, and the innovative approach to blending Lorwyn and Shadowmoor worlds through mechanics like changeling, typal themes, and double-faced cards, emphasizing the set's duality and dynamic world-building.
The article introduces the new Magic: The Gathering set themed around Avatar: The Last Airbender, featuring mechanics inspired by the show's elements: Firebending, Airbending, Waterbending, and Earthbending, along with returning features like Sagas, Lessons, Exhaust, Clues, and Shrines, offering players new strategic options to master the elements and relive the Avatar universe.
J.J. McCarthy's recent struggles with mechanics are his main issue but are understandable given his recovery from injury and are likely fixable with time and practice. His decision-making and composure are promising, and patience is needed as he continues to develop.
Wizards of the Coast reveals three exclusive cards for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set Edge of Eternities, a space-themed expansion featuring new mechanics like 'Station' and 'Void', with cards including Reroute Systems, Roving Actuator, and Seedship Broodtender, set for release on August 1, 2023.
The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Draft Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanics, best commons for each color, archetypes, power rankings, and tier list for the format. The six mechanics in the draft format include Plot, Commit a Crime, Outlaws, Saddle, Spree, and Deserts. The guide also highlights the best commons for each color and explores the ten main archetypes built around two colors, offering insights into their payoffs and benefits.
Pepper Grinder is a short but entertaining indie platformer featuring the versatile and powerful Grinder mechanic, offering clever level design and challenging platforming. While the game's short length and inconsistent difficulty curve may leave players wanting more, it offers additional replay value through collectibles and unlockable levels. Despite its brevity, Pepper Grinder delivers a bright and action-packed experience that showcases the developer's talent for pixel art and innovative gameplay mechanics.
Set 11 of Teamfight Tactics introduces a new mechanic called encounters, which are randomly occurring events that can replace certain rounds and offer various buffs or choices to players, with up to 5 encounters per game. These encounters can have minor effects like providing temporary buffs or major game-changing effects like forcing the game to end at a specific stage, adding an element of unpredictability and strategy to the gameplay.
In a video discussing Dragonbane, a Swedish RPG based on Drakar och Demoner, ThatBronzeGirl highlights five things that Dragonbane does better than D&D, including survival mechanics, flexible spellcasting, and exciting critical hits. The comparison between the two systems is thought-provoking and interesting for RPG enthusiasts.
Lords of the Fallen has released a new gameplay overview trailer showcasing its god-blighted fantasy world, various ways to die, and plane-shifting mechanics. The game's plot revolves around preventing the resurrection of an ancient evil deity, and it features a distinctive visual style. This release adds to a solid year for non-From Soulslike games, including Nioh, Lies of P, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong may also be released before the end of the year.
A ranking of the classes in Baldur's Gate 3 reveals that the Monk and Ranger classes are considered the weakest due to being outperformed by other classes. The Bard, Wizard, and Warlock classes offer unique roleplaying options but have their limitations. The Cleric and Druid classes provide roleplay options and full spellcasting progression. The Fighter class is mechanically strong but lacks extensive roleplay options. The Barbarian class has unique features and potential for high damage. The Sorcerer class surpasses the Wizard class in terms of spells and roleplay opportunities. The Rogue class excels in both melee and ranged damage. Finally, the Paladin class is ranked as the most powerful due to its versatility, divine spells, roleplay options, and strong abilities like Divine Smite and Aura of Protection.
"The Lost Caverns of Ixalan" is the upcoming expansion set for Magic: The Gathering, set to be released in November 2023. The plot revolves around a race towards the center of the world in search of a new resource called cosmium, with the Legion of Dusk discovering a new group inhabiting the caves of Ixalan. The set will feature new gods, including Ojer Axonil and Ojer Kaslem. While the specific mechanics are yet to be revealed, it is likely that a returning mechanic from the original Ixalan or Rivals of Ixalan will be included. The product lineup will include various types of boosters, Commander decks, and JumpStart decks.
Capcom has released the official character guide for Rashid in Street Fighter 6, detailing his new mechanics and moves. The guide covers Rashid's signature Spinning Mixer attack, his returning Eagle Spike, the Whirlwind Shot projectile, and introduces new specials such as Arabian Cyclone and Arabian Skyhigh. Rashid's V-Trigger, Ysaar, is back and boosts his specials while leaving behind a whirlwind. Additionally, his level 1 Super Art, Super Rashid Kick, is invincible on startup and can be used as an anti-air. The guide also showcases his level 2 Super, Ysaar, which moves horizontally and enhances his mixup potential. Rashid's level 3, Altair, allows him to teleport and punish opponents with a giant tornado.
New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu is struggling with a hitting slump, hitting .160 over the last five weeks. He is now looking at his mechanics to regain his form. LeMahieu, a two-time batting champion, is not used to studying video of past hot streaks for tips but is now going on a deep dive into things that have made him a good hitter. Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes LeMahieu has a good run in him and just needs to be unlocked.
Ukraine claims that Russia is forcing Ukrainians to fix outdated and broken military equipment as Russia lacks mechanics who have the skills necessary to fix the equipment up. Ukrainian officials urged Ukrainians not to comply and to sabotage the equipment instead. Both militaries in the conflict face a squeeze on equipment and ammunition.
Zelda speedrunners are excited about the new game-changing mechanics in Tears of the Kingdom, including Fuse, Ascend, Recall, and Ultrahand abilities. They are looking forward to a fresh start with new techniques to use and discovering everything in the early stages of the game. New discoveries in Tears of the Kingdom could potentially progress speedrunning in existing Zelda titles. Speedrunners insist they'll be taking their time on their first playthrough to enjoy the game as much as possible before trying to break it and beat it fast.