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3 months ago ::
Feb 27, 2013 - 10:45PM
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Rakdos have a traveling circus, plus they are hired thugs for the other guilds. I don't see them being better at spying or assassination then Dimir though
Well, spying is definitely not in their forte, but they are quite adept at assassination so long as you don't mind the extra victims.
Which they do pro bono of course.
And Massacre Girl is joined by Collateral Damage Man.
Along with their faithful pet, Vandalism Dog!
They fight crime.
I think you mean they commit crimes.
They commit crimes; they fight. They're crime fighters!
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3 months ago ::
Feb 28, 2013 - 12:10AM
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Wow, that didn't take long to veer off-topic. I'm also interested in the taxation on Ravnica. Do you get taxed more because you're in a guild? Or do you give part of your income up to the guild you're in? But if you're working for a guild, they probably pay you, so instead of taking a part of your pay, they could just pay you less.
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Hell, if they steal from us, we'd be honored.
oh my god, AWESOME!
Then changing the Slivers was your idea! haha
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3 months ago ::
Feb 28, 2013 - 12:40AM
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Wow, that didn't take long to veer off-topic.
You know the saying. Also you're welcome.
I'm also interested in the taxation on Ravnica. Do you get taxed more because you're in a guild? Or do you give part of your income up to the guild you're in? But if you're working for a guild, they probably pay you, so instead of taking a part of your pay, they could just pay you less.
Wojek got paid, we know that much.
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3 months ago ::
Feb 28, 2013 - 1:39PM
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For Azorius, it's easy. There are fifty different laws you've broken in the past hour alone. You will be expected to pay hefty fines for each of them.
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3 months ago ::
Mar 01, 2013 - 6:36AM
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Azorius definitely rules with taxes, and fines.
Boros, was definied, in one of Jace's Planeswalker novels, during the downfall, as protective services for hire. Perhaps some Ravnicans pay the Orzhov for protection from the Orzhov, and others pay the Boros, for protection from the other guilds. Rakdosm covers the assassinations for hire half of mercenary work.
Wojek officers recieved a wage, during the Guildpact era. But without the Guildpact, they're not quite so buddy-buddy with the Azorius, and definitely not as close as they used to be, with the Orzhov, therefore they're more than likely not paid upkeep through the old tax system.
It's really weird how Azorius has branched out and become the Judicial system, AND the police/detainment force.
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3 months ago ::
Mar 01, 2013 - 8:07AM
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I wouldn't put it past the Azorius to subcontract the policing of difficult areas to the Boros, actually. And Azorius has claimed all aspects of a typical government, not just judicial and executive.
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Hell, if they steal from us, we'd be honored.
oh my god, AWESOME!
Then changing the Slivers was your idea! haha
lol
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3 months ago ::
Mar 01, 2013 - 12:29PM
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I wouldn't put it past the Azorius to subcontract the policing of difficult areas to the Boros, actually.
And Azorius has claimed all aspects of a typical government, not just judicial and executive.
They appear to actually cover the same areas, with... different levels of authority?
It's hard to deal with this because by moving the Azorius into a proactive role, they've made the Boros extraneous.
It genuinely wasn't one of their better moves in this block.
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3 months ago ::
Mar 01, 2013 - 12:36PM
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I got the impression (especially from Angelic Edict  ) that the Boros are now opposed to the Azorius, and are making progress with the goal of themselves becoming the "legitimate govenrment" of Ravnica, mostly by beating up anybody who says they can't. They might play nice at the moment and incidentally support the Azorius in some regions and against mutual threats, but their goal is along the lines of "Be Boros, be ruled by the Boros, or be crushed beneath the heel of the Boros"
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3 months ago ::
Mar 01, 2013 - 4:50PM
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To that end, it seems more like Boros is run on stick, and rocks. Food's scarce, but the warriors are trying to fight the good fight. Everything's provided by those who support the cause. They've become a rogue element, toward preventing the guilds from becoming too powerful. They've basically excised themself completely from alliances in the process.
Actually, it's becoming increasingly notable that, Izzet, Azorius, Simic, and Orzhov, are the only guilds that actively care about money. The Golgari, and Gruul don't need it. The Boros and Selesnyans are too good for it, Dimir trades in secrets. Rakdos is split between those who want pleasures requiring money, and those who want to just watch the world burn/ traed in blood and favor of Rakdos.
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3 months ago ::
Mar 02, 2013 - 12:24AM
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I wouldn't put it past the Azorius to subcontract the policing of difficult areas to the Boros, actually.
And Azorius has claimed all aspects of a typical government, not just judicial and executive.
They appear to actually cover the same areas, with... different levels of authority?
It's hard to deal with this because by moving the Azorius into a proactive role, they've made the Boros extraneous.
It genuinely wasn't one of their better moves in this block.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. I've been trying to figure out just what the "new Boros" is supposed to be this block.
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I suppose the downside is that it would be just like now, only in the future. And I couldn't get on the internet for places like this, because... well... you saw the episode. Not that going online full-body wouldn't be cool...
All I know is that this place would be a lot steamier if we went in full body.
And I'd blame Keeper for it.
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