Cranial Insertion: Statecraft

**Woapalanne** · 11-10-2008, 06:05 AM

This thread is for the discussion of my latest article, Cranial Insertion: Statecraft. We would be grateful if you would let us know what you think, but please keep your comments on topic.

PenumbraPenguin · 11-10-2008, 06:14 AM

I think there's a mistake in one of the answers - I'm pretty sure that the result should be half of a -1/-1 counter, rather than a whole -1/2/-1/2 counter.

Other than this hideous and unforgivable error, I liked the article

Horseshoe_Hermit · 11-10-2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PenumbraPenguin

I think there's a mistake in one of the answers - I'm pretty sure that the result should be half of a -1/-1 counter, rather than a whole -1/2/-1/2 counter.

This.

Except the

.

Also, the case with Dragon Fangs and Predator Dragon is slightly more complex than the answer makes it look like. Fangs doesn't trigger from play, but I think someone who was looking to move the Fangs over might be hoping that it did, and would have pressed the question.

bateleur · 11-10-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PenumbraPenguin

I think there's a mistake in one of the answers - I'm pretty sure that the result should be half of a -1/-1 counter, rather than a whole -1/2/-1/2 counter.

This used to be the case, but Wizards issued errata to make fractional Wither damage generate -½/-½ counters.

The reason is simple: in practical situations judges noticed a tendency for players to assume they could treat two half counters as a counter. For example, using a Power Conduit to remove them. But in actuality there was no clause anywhere in the Comprehensive Rules to allow for arithmetic operations to simplify fractions of counters.

Consequently the erratum was issued to remove the confusion.

The Squirle master · 11-10-2008, 12:01 PM

Okay, this is where my non-native speakerness starts to show, but... what puns?

Joe Cross · 11-10-2008, 12:50 PM

now, what if a little girl was equipped with pollenbright wings? Would you get half of a saproling? My head hurts!

Arcengal · 11-10-2008, 02:34 PM

I think your Tatterkite question is missing something. The question only makes sense if the creature has Wither *and* Deathtouch.

Joe Cross · 11-10-2008, 02:38 PM

The everlasting torment gives all creatures wither, and the question said he was blocking a creature with deathtouch.

Horseshoe_Hermit · 11-10-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bateleur

This used to be the case, but Wizards issued errata to make fractional Wither damage generate -½/-½ counters.

The reason is simple: in practical situations judges noticed a tendency for players to assume they could treat two half counters as a counter. For example, using a Power Conduit to remove them. But in actuality there was no clause anywhere in the Comprehensive Rules to allow for arithmetic operations to simplify fractions of counters.

Consequently the erratum was issued to remove the confusion.

Nice delivery, but I don't see a punchline.

theeguy · 11-10-2008, 05:05 PM

In all seriousness, there IS a mistake in the article. In the last question, if a card is in 10E and JvC, it's still legal for a T2 FNM.

**Woapalanne** · 11-10-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theeguy

In all seriousness, there IS a mistake in the article. In the last question, if a card is in 10E and JvC, it's still legal for a T2 FNM.

Stupid 10E, screwing with "list the recent sets."

I'll tweak that answer to fix the list, although I don't think the *point* of the answer sans list was lost on anyone.

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11-10-2008, 06:14 AM	#2
PenumbraPenguin Common Mage Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 30	I think there's a mistake in one of the answers - I'm pretty sure that the result should be half of a -1/-1 counter, rather than a whole -1/2/-1/2 counter. Other than this hideous and unforgivable error, I liked the article

11-10-2008, 12:50 PM	#6
Joe Cross Experienced Mage Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 92	now, what if a little girl was equipped with pollenbright wings? Would you get half of a saproling? My head hurts!

11-10-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
Arcengal Ascended Mage Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 222	I think your Tatterkite question is missing something. The question only makes sense if the creature has Wither and Deathtouch.

11-10-2008, 02:38 PM	#8
Joe Cross Experienced Mage Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 92	The everlasting torment gives all creatures wither, and the question said he was blocking a creature with deathtouch.