Not Hicarus @NotHicarus

I do not do things League & TCG enjoyer | L .5 Rift judge Not Guatemala Joined September 2026

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Not Hicarus @NotHicarus

2 days ago

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3 days ago

@Mseo4968 @clutchnuggett @Doowan_ It’s the Word riot decide to use instead of rule sharking, but it’s the same

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Let me tell you something TCG players that are debating the resource system for Magic. Magic does not have the best resource system, and here is why: To play cards (aside from free cards) you have to have lands. Said lands are stored in the deck, and must be drawn in order to get your resources to play your cards. This creates 3 scenarios: • You draw too many lands and not have any cards to play. • You draw enough lands, and are thus able to play cards. • You draw little to no lands and you can't play the game. In 2 of the 3 scenarios, the Magic resource system doesn't allow you to play the game. That isn't good game design. Okay, so, to cushion the blow of tueir bad resource system, they introduce two things: • A mulligan in case you draw a bad hand. • Lands that have secondary abilities, not just producing mana. Having a mulligan doesn't solve the issue for two reasons. 1) You can still get one of the 2 out of 3 scenarios where you have an unplayable hand, ending the game. 2) For each mulligan that you are *forced* to take, the game punishes you by having you start the game with 1 less card in hand. Mulliganing to 5 cards in hand is almost certainly a lost game. Then theres lands having additional abilities alongside producing mana. This is a step in the right direction, and thus far its the only step that actually gives a good remedy to Magic's poor resource system. People also say that having the ability to run multiple different colors adds depth, which is true, but it doesn't add as much depth as you think. That would be like saying running two different archetypes in a Yugioh deck also adds depth. Card games have depth in their own ways, being able to run multiple colors is Magic's. Its not like Magic is the only game with depth, it certainly isn't. Okay, well lets look at Riftbound's resource system, runes. While your hand size is significantly smaller, this is more then made up for by having a guaranteed resource by getting 2 runes every turn. In addition, because we have a guaranteed resource, Riot also introduced a new kind of reosurce management in the form of power costs. For some cards, if you want a really good effect, you'll have to sacrifice your runes. This, amongst other factors, is Riftbound's depth. Resource management and planning. If you play too many power costs, you won't have enough energy to slam down big threats. But if you play too little power costs, your deck won't have the oomph it needs to win the game. This strikes are nice balance in gameplay. Since most of the debate is Magic vs Riftbound, which resource system is better? Rath has been playing Magic from 2014 to 2025, and Riftbound from day 0. With this experience, Rath can say Riftbound has the superior resource system. Magic resource system inherently causes gameplay flaws that directly create games where you lose and theres nothing you could have done about it. Riftbound's resource system only does that if you do it to yourself by playing too many power costs in quick succession. If you run out of runes, thats on you. But if you don't draw any lands, thats Magic's fault. Conclusion: Magic players, as usual, are completely deluded by their rose tinted glasses. Magic is not the perfect game. It has many flaws in its resource system that actively create unfun scenarios. When designing a game, that is extremely unintuitive because, well, the point of a game is to have fun. This concludes Rath's RAAAAAAAAATH talk!

Luis Scott-Vargas @lsv

7 months ago

TCG Resource System Power Rankings: 1. Lands 🏆 (MTG) 2. Gain 1 resource per turn (HS) 3. Resource deck to draw from (RFT) 4. Playing cards face-down (SWU) 5. No resources - rules constraints (YGO)

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2 weeks ago

@Rocklho let me introduce you

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2 weeks ago

@Doowan_ Yes, same reason for the riven ready thing

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3 weeks ago

@TeeCGGaming I want to test jinx with endles riches :p

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3 weeks ago

@DizzeeRiftbound @playriftbound sad news

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3 weeks ago

@RunesAndRift is this fr?

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3 weeks ago

@relva_do_coro @Kuvi_Lor prob! its top tier signature

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3 weeks ago

@Pinkwardlol I think this was leaked so...

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3 weeks ago

@Doowan_ @housesarebig but you can for the seal!

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3 weeks ago

@CasanovaCasts I will get it the next time :) sadly I was a judge and can’t ask for a photo when I see u :( hope meet u as a player next time!

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3 weeks ago

@rexkater I don’t think so, hide ≠ play so

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4 weeks ago

@Doowan_ Yes to both

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a month ago

@selenawxxxfs @Doowan_ I see, makes sense to check that wasn’t a card without [hidden]

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a month ago

@Doowan_ 1) yes 2) no, hidden cards have a “here” restriction unless they effect say a impossible target like tide turner

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a month ago

@Doowan_ @bias_glhf I believe that roles of atacking/defending would be different on DK rengar will defend on conquer trigger rengar will be attacking

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a month ago

@FrankCastleWolf No se si soy el unico pero los splasharts se me hacen completamente bien, al final fueron personas que lo hicieron y trabajaron en ellos. creo que el hate a ellos es solo porque riot se ve "lazy". quiza aburre verlos otra vez pero de ahi a que algunos digan que son malos idk.