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A '''mechanic''' is a [[card]] [[ability]] that can be used on multiple cards. | A '''mechanic''' is a [[card]] [[ability]] that can be used on multiple cards. The word ''mechanic'' has no meaning in the [[Comprehensive Rules]], it's merely a design concept. <ref>{{Cite MTG|mr4|Finding a Good Mechanic|Mark Rosewater|January 21, 2002}}</ref> | ||
Mechanics can be categorized as: | |||
* [[Keywords]] or "keyword abilities": words attached to rules text, that represent an ability that is constant. They always come with [[reminder text]]. | |||
* [[Keyword actions]]: verbs that have a special rules meaning. Sometimes reminder text summarizes their meanings. | |||
* [[Ability word]]s are words that group cards that have a common functionality and do not imply any particular rules. | |||
* [[:Category:Miscellaneous mechanics|Miscellaneous mechanics]] (mechanics that are not clearly classified in [[Comprehensive Rules]]) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
*{{DailyRef|mtgcom/daily/mr284|Keyword Play|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 18, 2007}} | |||
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/129|Fight Club, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 7, 2011}} | |||
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/130|Fight Club, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 14, 2011}} | |||
[[Category:Magic rules]] | [[Category:Magic rules]] | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 8 April 2014
A mechanic is a card ability that can be used on multiple cards. The word mechanic has no meaning in the Comprehensive Rules, it's merely a design concept. [1]
Mechanics can be categorized as:
- Keywords or "keyword abilities": words attached to rules text, that represent an ability that is constant. They always come with reminder text.
- Keyword actions: verbs that have a special rules meaning. Sometimes reminder text summarizes their meanings.
- Ability words are words that group cards that have a common functionality and do not imply any particular rules.
- Miscellaneous mechanics (mechanics that are not clearly classified in Comprehensive Rules)
References
External links
- Mark Rosewater (June 18, 2007). "Keyword Play". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (February 7, 2011). "Fight Club, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (February 14, 2011). "Fight Club, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.