Plow the Way

[magus888]

Plow the Way 1G
Enchantment
If a spell of yours would be countered, you may pay 3 to have that spell resolve instead.

A little something I thought up after seeing Reignition. (Thanks Moothemighty!)

Current Wording
Plow the Way 2GG
Enchantment
Whenever you play a spell you may pay G. If you do, that spell is uncounterable.

[Ephraim]

I don't like this at all. It turns every counterspell into a [card]Mana Leak[/card], which is too powerful, I think -- especially at the cost you've given this. I'd much rather see something like this:

Plow the Way

Enchantment

Your spells cost more to play.
Spells you control can't be countered.

That at least imparts some tension on the card. There's actually a reason not to play it. That's much better, I think, than a card that totally invalidates counterspells (unlike Multani's Presence and Reignition, which simply impart a penalty on counterspells)

[Matt]

That's probably too much reason not to play it, though, especially at that cost. I like Ephraim's idea but it should just make your stuff cost more, like Jade Leech.

[Nefarias]

Agreed. I like Ephraim's, assuming Matt's suggestion. If you look at green's other ways to prevent counters (Xantid Swarm, Herald of Gaea), this is generally a very inexpensive mechanic. 1GG is probably about right for the MC. Making the additional cost be G also devotes it significantly more to green, which is good. Although combo generally doesn't like paying more for its spells anyhow, making this so green should prevent anything crazy.