Doesn't the name "Battlefield Forge" suggest something movable to you? So why give that name to a land?
apollogod
★★★☆☆ (3.8/5.0)(2 votes)
A3K, I'm not sure what you're talking about.
A forge is a place that has a furnace or hearth for metalworking. Or, it can also be a type of workshop.
Either way, both definitions suggest something "stationary", which fits a land perfectly.
marmaris74
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
@apollogod You are correct. However, I can see what A3Kitsune is saying. Just look at the art. The "Forge" is just an anvil and a bowl of fire, resting on tree stumps. I feel like the name of the card is okay, but the artist failed to capture the feling of "This is a forge. It is located here." The forge in the art definitely looks movable.
Trajanus22
★★★★☆ (4.5/5.0)(2 votes)
@marmaris74 I agree that it's a pretty sparse looking forge, but I think that's the point. If it's on a battlefield then it isn't going to be some impressive structure and using it (IE- for red or white mana) is going to be kinda painful.
SirZapdos
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(1 vote)
Painlands look awesome in the modern frame and black border.
Anything you bring to a battlefield has to be able to be broken down and moved from battlefront to battlefront. The nature of this land is that it's an encampment used to maintain weapons and armor, thus strengthening the war effort. That is very red and white, and the flavor makes perfect sense.
DeepGreen
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(2 votes)
Decent card, horrible effin art! My 9-year old could draw better than this!
Is that an anvil or a jungle creature in the background?
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A forge is a place that has a furnace or hearth for metalworking. Or, it can also be a type of workshop.
Either way, both definitions suggest something "stationary", which fits a land perfectly.
You are correct. However, I can see what A3Kitsune is saying. Just look at the art. The "Forge" is just an anvil and a bowl of fire, resting on tree stumps. I feel like the name of the card is okay, but the artist failed to capture the feling of "This is a forge. It is located here." The forge in the art definitely looks movable.
I agree that it's a pretty sparse looking forge, but I think that's the point. If it's on a battlefield then it isn't going to be some impressive structure and using it (IE- for red or white mana) is going to be kinda painful.
UW - Adarkar Wastes
WR - Battlefield Forge
WB - Caves of Koilos
GW - Brushland
GR - Karplusan Forest
GB - Llanowar Wastes
UR - Shivan Reef
RB - Sulfurous Springs
UB - Underground River
GU - Yavimaya Coast
Is that an anvil or a jungle creature in the background?
Shame on the artist.