Here's my theory on what Assembling Contraptions would be, or would have been.
Say Wizards creates a new artifact type called a Contraption. Let's say that Contraptions had the tendency of being a bit overpowered for their cost, boasting abilities that would typically cost around 4-7 mana but only cost like 2 or 3 mana on Contraptions. It would be a broken mechanic... if not for the fact that they aren't Assembled. So all Contraptions would basically have the ability "Contraptions cannot attack or block and activated abilities can't be activated unless a Rigger assembles it". Then each Rigger would have the ability Assemble {X}, where the player would pay X mana to assemble the Contraption (and to make it a little more bearable, we can activate only as a sorcery). So that way, Contraptions would be balanced out and not be overpowered in any way.
...That is, not until Steamflogger Boss has his way. His ability not only gives other Riggers +1/+0, but he also gives them the ability to A... (see all)
Posted By:
rogelio
(9/20/2012 12:17:51 PM)
Maybe a contraption could be the ability to band artifacts permanently? Or share equipments between creatures? Or... datfaq, whatever, "No one knows" anyway!
Posted By:
raptorman333
(9/24/2012 12:30:04 PM)
So close to the "Nice try Hill Giant" joke. Well at least I can say that for EDH. :/
Posted By:
Stinga
(10/18/2012 5:45:52 PM)
Tarmogoyf was future-shifted and it is being printed in the future (June 2013) in a set he really fits into. Graven Cairns gave us a glimpse at the Shadowmoore lands. There are many other examples of this. Riggers and contraptions will eventually be included into a set and whether or not Steamflogger skyrockets in price, I will be proven right. As soon as Wizards releases teaser artwork for a set that seems to be based on steampunk (heaven forbid), I entreat you all to shoot this comment to the top in obeisance.
Posted By:
Jerec_Onyx
(10/27/2012 11:12:36 PM)
Infinite Reflection woot!
Posted By:
G1961EB0
(10/29/2012 10:18:03 PM)
Roo***er Rigger {1UBR}
Creature—Rigger ******in (Rare)
2/2
***ulative Upkeep—Pay 1 life.
{3}: ***emble a legendary Contraption named "Example Con***s". (Put a colorless artifact token copy of this card onto the battlefield.)
{4,T}: Destroy target creature. If Roo***er Rigger has 4 or more age counters on it, untap Roo***er Rigger.
Posted By:
azure_drake222222
(2/2/2013 1:52:54 PM)
Moriok Rigger will help you assemble contraptions, and in doing so gain plus 1's! And that's what's good, my rigga.
Posted By:
Goatllama
(2/19/2013 3:01:40 PM)
Well, obviously "assemble" is an action word and "Contraption" is presumably an artifact subtype, perhaps with no inherent function but useful as a tag for tutors and various interactions. My guess is "assemble" would involve tutoring or playing a Contraption which could make this card quite potent.
Other factors to consider is that a Contraption is usually made of different parts, so maybe there's a "Part" subtype in the works that will be used to assemble such contraptions.
Posted By:
Manite
(3/11/2013 4:40:53 AM)
Wizards! I implore you! make a use for this card...please...
Posted By:
Averyck
(3/24/2013 9:10:53 PM)
This guy gives even the dreaded Chimney Pimp a run for his money.
5/5.
Posted By:
Haplo81
(3/30/2013 8:20:18 PM)