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'''Assemble''' is a [[keyword action]] introduced as a joke in ''[[Future Sight]]'' and related to [[Contraption]]s.<ref name="Mechanics">{{DailyRef|card-preview/unstable-mechanics-2017-11-13|''Unstable'' Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|November 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/un-ending-saga-part-2-2017-11-13|The Un-Ending Saga, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 13, 2017}}</ref><ref name="FAQ">{{DailyRef|announcements/unstable-faqawaslfaqpaftidawabiajtbt-2017-12-06|Unstable FAQAWASLFAQPAFTIDAWABIAJTBT|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 22, 2017}}</ref> It was greatly expanded upon in ''[[Unstable]]'', where it was one of the main [[silver-bordered]] mechanics. Contraptions may be assembled by [[player]]s and/or [[Creature]]s ([[Rigger]]s).<ref name="FAQ"/> | |||
==Description== | |||
To assemble a Contraption means putting the top card of your [[Contraption deck]] face up onto one of your three [[sprockets]]. | |||
There is no functional difference between players assembling a contraption, and creatures assembling a contraption.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/167776162658/what-is-the-difference-between-players-assembling|title=What is the difference between players assembling a contraption, and creatures assembling a contraption?|November 22, 2017}}</ref> However, <c>Steamflogger Boss</c> only cares about Contraptions assembled by creatures. | |||
== | ===Reassemble=== | ||
'''Reassemble''' is a related keyword, featured on <c>Suspicious Nanny</c> and <c>Cogmentor</c>. It means (to gain control) and move it onto (another) one of your sprockets. You don't have to advance it in the normal direction.<ref name="FAQ"/> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
It was stated that this mechanic and [[Contraption]]s were meant as a joke.<ref>{{ | It was stated that this mechanic and [[Contraption]]s were meant as a joke.<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/are-you-future-2007-05-04|Are You From the Future?|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|May 4, 2007}}</ref> Forsythe's statement ensured that players wanted it and they've bugged [[Mark Rosewater]] about it ever since. Thus, Rosewater vowed to figure out contraptions' design before he would retire.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/149590856433/maro-good-evening-new-to-tumbler-first-posting|title=What are contraptions?|August 28, 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Rules== | |||
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==Rulings== | ==Rulings== | ||
* If a card | * If a card instructs you or a creature you control to assemble a Contraption, but your Contraption deck is empty, then nothing happens. | ||
==Example== | ==Example== | ||
{{examples| | {{examples|<c>Steamflogger of the Month</c> {{3}}{{R}}{{R}}<br>Creature {{-}} Goblin Rigger<br>3/3<br>When Steamflogger of the Month enters the battlefield, it assembles a Contraption for each Contraption you control. ''(To assemble a Contraption, put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)'' | ||
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| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Future Sight |
| Last used | Unstable |
| Reminder Text | Assemble (To assemble a Contraption, put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.) |
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Assemble is a keyword action introduced as a joke in Future Sight and related to Contraptions.[1][2][3] It was greatly expanded upon in Unstable, where it was one of the main silver-bordered mechanics. Contraptions may be assembled by players and/or Creatures (Riggers).[3]
Description
To assemble a Contraption means putting the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your three sprockets.
There is no functional difference between players assembling a contraption, and creatures assembling a contraption.[4] However, Steamflogger Boss only cares about Contraptions assembled by creatures.
Reassemble
Reassemble is a related keyword, featured on Suspicious Nanny and Cogmentor. It means (to gain control) and move it onto (another) one of your sprockets. You don't have to advance it in the normal direction.[3]
History
It was stated that this mechanic and Contraptions were meant as a joke.[5] Forsythe's statement ensured that players wanted it and they've bugged Mark Rosewater about it ever since. Thus, Rosewater vowed to figure out contraptions' design before he would retire.[6]
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Assemble
- Assemble is a keyword action in the Unstable set that puts Contraptions onto the battlefield. Cards and mechanics from the Unstable set aren’t included in these rules.
From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- 701.41. Assemble
- 701.41a Assemble is a keyword action in the Unstable set that puts Contraptions onto the battlefield. Outside of silver-bordered cards, only one card (Steamflogger Boss) refers to assembling a Contraption. Cards and mechanics from the Unstable set aren’t included in these rules. See the Unstable FAQ for more information.
Rulings
- If a card instructs you or a creature you control to assemble a Contraption, but your Contraption deck is empty, then nothing happens.
Example
Example
Steamflogger of the Month 
Creature — Goblin Rigger
3/3
When Steamflogger of the Month enters the battlefield, it assembles a Contraption for each Contraption you control. (To assemble a Contraption, put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)
References
- ↑ Matt Tabak (November 13, 2017). "Unstable Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 13, 2017). "The Un-Ending Saga, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b c Mark Rosewater (November 22, 2017). "Unstable FAQAWASLFAQPAFTIDAWABIAJTBT". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 22, 2017). "What is the difference between players assembling a contraption, and creatures assembling a contraption?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Aaron Forsythe (May 4, 2007). "Are You From the Future?". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 28, 2016). "What are contraptions?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
