Creating New Cards

[Sonic]

Hi Jatill

We’re planning a major reordering of the card set blocks in the Manalink.xls, in an attempt to limit the slot ID number shifting when adding new sets to the file. We’re hoping this will help reduce the need to update the playdeck files and simplify the draft coding after adding new sets.

I’m currently merging a set of activated cards from both Gargaroz and Orion 79 into the next update Manalink.xls and Ct_all.xls files – could I ask if you could please send me yours when you're ready.

JatillArt.zip: http://www.mediafire.com/?m1tvkcrdic17zch
Some of the artwork is already included in the CardArtManalink folder from the last patch release – I’ve included the ‘Pic Nums’ in a file.

All the best... Sonic

[Gargaroz]

Sensei, have you perhaps sent me the code of the cards you've done ? Because I didn't receive anything.

[jatill]

I actually have 4 of those cards still on my to-do list, so I haven't sent the code yet. Should be coming within the next 2 days.

[jatill]

I've posted the code and updated spreadsheets here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ms4afbn0a7h9h3k/cards.zip

Notes about the xls:
I generally just set the effect titles and coded bit. For Body Double I had to change the toughness to 1 also. Is anyone trying to keep the ai_values up to date? I hope yes, but I suspect no. For the cards I just added, I can add values if ncesessary.

Notes about the code:
At the top of the file, I have some notes about pieces of code that will need to be updated in functions.c and other modules.

Other stuff:
-Austere Command could use some better AI
-Blistering Firecat: doesn't unmorph, and Morph has haste
-Duplicant doesn't copy creature types (is that part possible?)

These cards need code in counters.c: Gemstone Mine, Calciderm, Blastoderm, Keldon Marauders, Vivid Lands, Beastbreaker

Other bugs I noticed while coding:
Flame-Kin Zealot didn't pump self when coming into play during Momir
Cursed Scroll only says 2 mana in EVENT_CAN_ACTIVATE
Echo gives creatures 1 too many turns to live
Granting something Pro: white doesn't make Equipment fall of if the equipment is white

[Gargaroz]

Code inserterted (I was coding Mercadian Masques and Mirrodin, so something was already done, like Duplicant with the subtype copy working at 95%), counters & bugs fixed
Thanx a lot sensei, I hope you'll code other cards too !