Why are card Ids displayed?

by **spr** » 29 Aug 2013, 09:49

The Game Log displays card names and the associated card Id. Does the Id need to be displayed to your average gamer? Is it not just for internal use?

Cheers,
Steve

by **Marek14** » 29 Aug 2013, 10:07

spr wrote:The Game Log displays card names and the associated card Id. Does the Id need to be displayed to your average gamer? Is it not just for internal use?

Cheers,
Steve

In my opinion, it's quite necessary. It allows you to identify each card individually and differentiate between cards, and especially tokens, with same name whenever necessary.

by **spr** » 29 Aug 2013, 10:17

Marek14 wrote:In my opinion, it's quite necessary. It allows you to identify each card individually and differentiate between cards, and especially tokens, with same name whenever necessary.

But couldn't this also be done in a more graphical way. For example, if a log entry contains a reference to a card then clicking on the entry could flash/highlight the associated card(s), assuming they are still in play.

Cheers,
Steve

by **Marek14** » 29 Aug 2013, 10:53

spr wrote:
Marek14 wrote:In my opinion, it's quite necessary. It allows you to identify each card individually and differentiate between cards, and especially tokens, with same name whenever necessary.
But couldn't this also be done in a more graphical way. For example, if a log entry contains a reference to a card then clicking on the entry could flash/highlight the associated card(s), assuming they are still in play.

Cheers,
Steve

This is still a pretty fail-safe way. Or imagine this situation: Opponent has a face-down creature. You use Act of Treason on it and gain control (which lets you see what it is). The ID is the only way to identify it after opponent regains control (for example if you want to kill another face-down creature since this one presents no threat).