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almost 4 years ago - /u/WotC_BenFinkel - Direct link

Originally posted by BT_Uytya

And that's how it looks like in an actual direct challenge:

https://youtu.be/QH5_2Z7PEMs

https://youtu.be/MotaJrMFcYE

https://youtu.be/qHyiGx8MpvY

Apparently that MTGA is smart, but is mistaken about some things. We can fill the nerdiest bug report ever

Lemme put it this way: we know. Just because rules-correct is NP-hard doesn't mean we should bend over backwards to solve it. We have some simpler heuristics that determine whether we allow you to submit your blockers given the block-requirements. #wotc_staff

almost 4 years ago - /u/WotC_BenFinkel - Direct link

Originally posted by BT_Uytya

I and /u/jfb1337 found a legit bug. It appears that Monstrous Step incorrectly works with extra combat phases. The specific requirements are wiped.

Ticket: https://feedback.wizards.com/forums/918667-mtg-arena-bugs/suggestions/40714879-blocking-requirements-are-implemented-incorrectly

I think that non-specific requirements (Declare Dominance and Emergent Growth) work correctly, but yet unable to confirm it for sure.

EDIT: Declare Dominance appear to be working, but Emergent Growth is bugged

Thanks, it looks like a fairly straightforward bug with the "block" and "must" verbs. The rules changed in Ixalan and I guess we never noticed. #wotc_staff