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'''Rosewater Scales''' are rankings by [[Mark Rosewater]] of the likelihood that a something will be reprinted in future sets. Things are ranked from 1 (very likely) to 10 (very unlikely) and are always named after the item that defines the 10er rating. | '''Rosewater Scales''' are rankings by [[Mark Rosewater]] of the likelihood that a something will be reprinted in future sets. Things are ranked from 1 (very likely) to 10 (very unlikely) and are always named after the item that defines the 10er rating. | ||
Though the scales are published by Mark Rosewater, it is only a reflection of his opinion and generalities about the plane. It does not account for any actual future plans, or the opinions of other [[R&D]] members. | |||
== Scales == | == Scales == | ||
Revision as of 12:14, 2 February 2020
Rosewater Scales are rankings by Mark Rosewater of the likelihood that a something will be reprinted in future sets. Things are ranked from 1 (very likely) to 10 (very unlikely) and are always named after the item that defines the 10er rating.
Though the scales are published by Mark Rosewater, it is only a reflection of his opinion and generalities about the plane. It does not account for any actual future plans, or the opinions of other R&D members.
Scales
The scales are in order of creation.
- Storm Scale — Likelihood that a mechanic will return in a Standard-legal set.
- Rabiah Scale — Likelihood that a plane will be re-visited again in a Standard-legal set.
- Venser Scale — Likelihood that a Planeswalker type will return in a Standard-legal set.
- Beeble Scale — Likelihood that a creature type will return in a Standard-legal set.
- Gotcha Scale — Likelihood that a mechanic will return in a Silver-bordered set.
Descriptive rankings
In 2016, Mark Rosewater began writing articles about the Storm Scale on magicthegathering.com. Starting with the first such article, he offered a brief explanation of the odds represented by each numeric point on the Scale.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
- Will definitely see again, most likely in the next set
- Will definitely see again, but not necessarily right away
- Will most likely do again, probably many times
- Will most likely do again, but they have issues that make them less of a guarantee
- We need to find the right place to bring it back, but I'm optimistic
- We need to find the right place to bring it back, but I'm a little less optimistic
- It's unlikely to return, but possible if the right environment comes along
- It's unlikely to return, but possible if the stars align
- I never say never, but this would require a minor miracle
- I never say never, but this would require a major miracle
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2016-02-29). "Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir Block". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2016-05-02). "Storm Scale: Ravnica and Return to Ravnica". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2016-11-21). "Storm Scale: Zendikar and Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2017-03-27). "Storm Scale: Innistrad and Shadows over Innistrad". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2018-06-11). "Storm Scale: Mirrodin and Scars of Mirrodin Blocks". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2019-03-25). "Storm Scale: Kaladesh and Amonkhet". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.