The Heroes in a Half Shell Game

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Eric Engelhard discusses how Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles uses existing mechanics to capture the essence of the property.

Key points

• Magic has a wide range of tools for Universes Beyond design
• TMNT's four turtles are key elements in every expression
• We reuse, rename, or tweak existing Magic mechanics

What you get

• Examples of how TMNT mechanics were incorporated into the set
• Understanding the importance of capturing property essence
• Overview of Magic's extensive suite of mechanics and themes

Why it matters

This article provides insights into how Universes Beyond sets like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles leverage existing Magic mechanics to create engaging content.

Details

The set starts by identifying the core elements of TMNT, such as the four turtles and their radioactive ooze mutation

Engelhard walks through three methods for using existing mechanics: reusing exactly, renaming, or tweaking slightly

Examples include cards like 'Splinter's Teachings' (reused), 'Mutant Mastery' (renamed), and 'Radiant Radiance' (tweaked)

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Read the original on Wizards (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/the-heroes-in-a-half-shell-game) • Source: Wizards of the Coast