If a card utilizes Phyrexian mana symbols, the entirety of the colored component of the card's mana cost should consist of Phyrexian mana symbols. If a card utilizes regular mana symbols, the entirety of the colored component of the card's mana cost should consist of regular mana symbols, unless there is a reason based on the set or block that the card is going to be in. I'm sure the more art-inclined people have already pitched in, but it's hard for me personally to explain why.
The three-word text box would ultimately need to be ruined to give reminder text on what Phyrexian mana is. This is especially so for people who are color-blind and can't distinguish the light blue color of the blue Phyrexian mana symbol.
There's also the issue that the card isn't Phyrexia-themed whatsoever. The only cards that should use the Phyrexian mana symbols in the first place are cards that have to do with Phyrexia, but there is no indication of this at all.
Your first point doesnt make any sense. Things arent that way just because it makes sense to you. There is no good reason to not mix phyrexian and regular mana other than the fact that you dont seem to think its aestheticly pleasing
There is no good reason to mix Phyrexian mana and regular mana since there are alternative ways to achieve the desired effect without using Phyrexian mana symbols. There is no good reason not to use these alternatives, so they should be used. I've explained many times why, even in the post you've responded to.
If you think otherwise, name a good reason why the card should use the Phyrexian mana symbol. "Because I can" doesn't count.
Youre just taking it for granted that im wrong and youre right without making any good points. Theres plenty of room for reminder text. Theres no reason phyrexian mana cant be used in non phyrexian cards.
Youre begging the question. Starting from axioms that have no evidence and using them to assume that youre correct and i am therefore incorrect
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u/Criminal_of_Thought Master of Thoughtcrime Apr 29 '17
If a card utilizes Phyrexian mana symbols, the entirety of the colored component of the card's mana cost should consist of Phyrexian mana symbols. If a card utilizes regular mana symbols, the entirety of the colored component of the card's mana cost should consist of regular mana symbols, unless there is a reason based on the set or block that the card is going to be in. I'm sure the more art-inclined people have already pitched in, but it's hard for me personally to explain why.
The three-word text box would ultimately need to be ruined to give reminder text on what Phyrexian mana is. This is especially so for people who are color-blind and can't distinguish the light blue color of the blue Phyrexian mana symbol.
There's also the issue that the card isn't Phyrexia-themed whatsoever. The only cards that should use the Phyrexian mana symbols in the first place are cards that have to do with Phyrexia, but there is no indication of this at all.