diff --git a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/GameActionUtil.java b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/GameActionUtil.java
index 6d9ed807964..be1b30a9199 100644
--- a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/GameActionUtil.java
+++ b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/GameActionUtil.java
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ import forge.game.ability.ApiType;
 import forge.game.card.*;
 import forge.game.card.CardPlayOption.PayManaCost;
 import forge.game.cost.Cost;
+import forge.game.keyword.Keyword;
 import forge.game.keyword.KeywordInterface;
 import forge.game.player.Player;
 import forge.game.player.PlayerController;
@@ -218,23 +219,34 @@ public final class GameActionUtil {
             }
         }
 
-        if (!sa.isBasicSpell()) {
-            return alternatives;
-        }
-
+        // below are for some special cases of activated abilities
         if (sa.isCycling() && activator.hasKeyword("CyclingForZero")) {
-            // set the cost to this directly to buypass non mana cost
-            final SpellAbility newSA = sa.copyWithDefinedCost("Discard<1/CARDNAME>");
-            newSA.setActivatingPlayer(activator);
-            newSA.setBasicSpell(false);
-            newSA.getMapParams().put("CostDesc", ManaCostParser.parse("0"));
-            // makes new SpellDescription
-            final StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
-            sb.append(newSA.getCostDescription());
-            sb.append(newSA.getParam("SpellDescription"));
-            newSA.setDescription(sb.toString());
             
-            alternatives.add(newSA);
+            for (final KeywordInterface inst : source.getKeywords()) {
+                // need to find the correct Keyword from which this Ability is from
+                if (!inst.getAbilities().contains(sa)) {
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+                // set the cost to this directly to buypass non mana cost
+                final SpellAbility newSA = sa.copyWithDefinedCost("Discard<1/CARDNAME>");
+                newSA.setActivatingPlayer(activator);
+                newSA.getMapParams().put("CostDesc", ManaCostParser.parse("0"));
+
+                // need to build a new Keyword to get better Reminder Text
+                String data[] = inst.getOriginal().split(":");
+                data[1] = "0";
+                KeywordInterface newKi = Keyword.getInstance(StringUtils.join(data, ":"));
+
+                // makes new SpellDescription
+                final StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
+                sb.append(newSA.getCostDescription());
+                sb.append("(").append(newKi.getReminderText()).append(")");
+                newSA.setDescription(sb.toString());
+
+                alternatives.add(newSA);
+                break;
+            }
         }
 
         if (sa.hasParam("Equip") && activator.hasKeyword("EquipInstantSpeed")) {
diff --git a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CountersPutEffect.java b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CountersPutEffect.java
index 76c8ed3b6a8..63a8536f1ff 100644
--- a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CountersPutEffect.java
+++ b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CountersPutEffect.java
@@ -150,6 +150,19 @@ public class CountersPutEffect extends SpellAbilityEffect {
             CardCollection leastToughness = new CardCollection(Aggregates.listWithMin(creatsYouCtrl, CardPredicates.Accessors.fnGetDefense));
             tgtCards.addAll(pc.chooseCardsForEffect(leastToughness, sa, Localizer.getInstance().getMessage("lblChooseACreatureWithLeastToughness"), 1, 1, false));
             tgtObjects.addAll(tgtCards);
+        } else if (sa.hasParam("Choices")) {
+            ZoneType choiceZone = ZoneType.Battlefield;
+            if (sa.hasParam("ChoiceZone")) {
+                choiceZone = ZoneType.smartValueOf(sa.getParam("ChoiceZone"));
+            }
+            CardCollection choices = new CardCollection(game.getCardsIn(choiceZone));
+
+            int n = sa.hasParam("ChoiceAmount") ? Integer.parseInt(sa.getParam("ChoiceAmount")) : 1;
+
+            choices = CardLists.getValidCards(choices, sa.getParam("Choices"), activator, card);
+
+            String title = sa.hasParam("ChoiceTitle") ? sa.getParam("ChoiceTitle") : Localizer.getInstance().getMessage("lblChooseaCard") + " ";
+            tgtObjects.addAll(new CardCollection(pc.chooseCardsForEffect(choices, sa, title, n, n, !sa.hasParam("ChoiceOptional"))));
         } else {
             tgtObjects.addAll(getDefinedOrTargeted(sa, "Defined"));
         }
diff --git a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/Card.java b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/Card.java
index d89ebcdaaf7..008b30f72c5 100644
--- a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/Card.java
+++ b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/Card.java
@@ -129,6 +129,8 @@ public class Card extends GameEntity implements Comparable<Card> {
 
     private final Multimap<Long, Keyword> cantHaveKeywords = MultimapBuilder.hashKeys().enumSetValues(Keyword.class).build();
 
+    private final Map<CounterType, Long> counterTypeTimestamps = Maps.newEnumMap(CounterType.class);
+
     private final Map<Long, Integer> canBlockAdditional = Maps.newTreeMap();
     private final Set<Long> canBlockAny = Sets.newHashSet();
 
@@ -1305,12 +1307,44 @@ public class Card extends GameEntity implements Comparable<Card> {
             getController().addCounterToPermThisTurn(counterType, addAmount);
             view.updateCounters(this);
         }
+        if (newValue <= 0) {
+            removeCounterTimestamp(counterType);
+        } else {
+            addCounterTimestamp(counterType);
+        }
         if (table != null) {
             table.put(this, counterType, addAmount);
         }
         return addAmount;
     }
 
+    public boolean addCounterTimestamp(CounterType counterType) {
+        return addCounterTimestamp(counterType, true);
+    }
+    public boolean addCounterTimestamp(CounterType counterType, boolean updateView) {
+        if (!counterType.isKeywordCounter()) {
+            return false;
+        }
+        removeCounterTimestamp(counterType);
+
+        long timestamp = game.getNextTimestamp();
+        counterTypeTimestamps.put(counterType, timestamp);
+        addChangedCardKeywords(ImmutableList.of(counterType.getKeyword().toString()), null, false, false, timestamp, updateView);
+        return true;
+    }
+
+    public boolean removeCounterTimestamp(CounterType counterType) {
+        return removeCounterTimestamp(counterType, true);
+    }
+
+    public boolean removeCounterTimestamp(CounterType counterType, boolean updateView) {
+        Long old = counterTypeTimestamps.remove(counterType);
+        if (old != null) {
+            removeChangedCardKeywords(old, updateView);
+        }
+        return old != null;
+    }
+
     /**
      * <p>
      * addCountersAddedBy.
@@ -1358,6 +1392,10 @@ public class Card extends GameEntity implements Comparable<Card> {
         setCounters(counterName, newValue);
         view.updateCounters(this);
 
+        if (newValue <= 0) {
+            this.removeCounterTimestamp(counterName);
+        }
+
         //fire card stats changed event if p/t bonuses or loyalty changed from subtracted counters
         if (powerBonusBefore != getPowerBonusFromCounters() || toughnessBonusBefore != getToughnessBonusFromCounters() || loyaltyBefore != getCurrentLoyalty()) {
             getGame().fireEvent(new GameEventCardStatsChanged(this));
@@ -1380,8 +1418,23 @@ public class Card extends GameEntity implements Comparable<Card> {
 
     @Override
     public final void setCounters(final Map<CounterType, Integer> allCounters) {
+        boolean changed = false;
+        for (CounterType ct : counters.keySet()) {
+            if (removeCounterTimestamp(ct, false)) {
+                changed = true;
+            }
+        }
         counters = allCounters;
         view.updateCounters(this);
+
+        for (CounterType ct : counters.keySet()) {
+            if (addCounterTimestamp(ct, false)) {
+                changed = true;
+            }
+        }
+        if (changed) {
+            updateKeywords();
+        }
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -1389,6 +1442,16 @@ public class Card extends GameEntity implements Comparable<Card> {
         if (counters.isEmpty()) { return; }
         counters.clear();
         view.updateCounters(this);
+
+        boolean changed = false;
+        for (CounterType ct : counterTypeTimestamps.keySet()) {
+            if (removeCounterTimestamp(ct, false)) {
+                changed = true;
+            }
+        }
+        if (changed) {
+            updateKeywords();
+        }
     }
 
     public final String getSVar(final String var) {
diff --git a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/CounterType.java b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/CounterType.java
index 5d9fd5970d6..80825fa1f03 100644
--- a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/CounterType.java
+++ b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/card/CounterType.java
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ package forge.game.card;
 
 import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;
 
+import forge.game.keyword.Keyword;
+
 /**
  * The class Counters.
  *
@@ -309,7 +311,23 @@ public enum CounterType {
 
     EXPERIENCE("EXP"),
 
-    POISON("POISN");
+    POISON("POISN"),
+
+    // Keyword Counters
+
+    FLYING("Flying"),
+    FIRST_STRIKE("First Strike"),
+    DOUBLE_STRIKE("Double Strike"),
+    DEATHTOUCH("Deathtouch"),
+    HEXPROOF("Hexproof"),
+    INDESTRUCTIBLE("Indestructible"),
+    LIFELINK("Lifelink"),
+    MENACE("Menace"),
+    REACH("Reach"),
+    TRAMPLE("Trample"),
+    VIGILANCE("Vigilance")
+
+    ;
 
     private String name, counterOnCardDisplayName;
     private int red, green, blue;
@@ -365,6 +383,39 @@ public enum CounterType {
         return Enum.valueOf(CounterType.class, replacedName);
     }
 
+    public boolean isKeywordCounter() {
+        return this.getKeyword() != null;
+    }
+
+    public Keyword getKeyword() {
+        switch (this) {
+        case FLYING:
+            return Keyword.FLYING;
+        case FIRST_STRIKE:
+            return Keyword.FIRST_STRIKE;
+        case DOUBLE_STRIKE:
+            return Keyword.DOUBLE_STRIKE;
+        case DEATHTOUCH:
+            return Keyword.DEATHTOUCH;
+        case HEXPROOF:
+            return Keyword.HEXPROOF;
+        case INDESTRUCTIBLE:
+            return Keyword.INDESTRUCTIBLE;
+        case LIFELINK:
+            return Keyword.LIFELINK;
+        case MENACE:
+            return Keyword.MENACE;
+        case REACH:
+            return Keyword.REACH;
+        case TRAMPLE:
+            return Keyword.TRAMPLE;
+        case VIGILANCE:
+            return Keyword.VIGILANCE;
+        default:
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+
     public static final ImmutableList<CounterType> values = ImmutableList.copyOf(values());
 
 }
diff --git a/forge-gui-android/pom.xml b/forge-gui-android/pom.xml
index 194d8786a2c..a556f6c9698 100644
--- a/forge-gui-android/pom.xml
+++ b/forge-gui-android/pom.xml
@@ -104,13 +104,6 @@
             <artifactId>gdx-backend-android</artifactId>
             <version>1.9.10</version>
         </dependency>
-        <dependency>
-            <groupId>com.android.support</groupId>
-            <artifactId>support-v4</artifactId>
-            <version>23.1.1</version>
-            <scope>system</scope>
-            <systemPath>${pom.basedir}/libs/android-support-v4.jar</systemPath>
-        </dependency>
     </dependencies>
 
     <profiles>
diff --git a/forge-gui-android/src/forge/app/Main.java b/forge-gui-android/src/forge/app/Main.java
index 3d3fbb5135a..752253cd617 100644
--- a/forge-gui-android/src/forge/app/Main.java
+++ b/forge-gui-android/src/forge/app/Main.java
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ import android.os.Bundle;
 import android.os.Environment;
 import android.os.PowerManager;
 import android.provider.Settings;
-import android.support.v4.content.ContextCompat;
 import android.text.SpannableString;
 import android.text.style.StyleSpan;
 import android.view.Gravity;
@@ -77,7 +76,7 @@ public class Main extends AndroidApplication {
         text.setTypeface(Typeface.SERIF);
 
         String title="Forge needs Storage Permission to run properly...\n" +
-                "Follow this simple steps below:\n\n";
+                "Follow these simple steps:\n\n";
         String steps = " 1) Tap \"Open App Details\" Button.\n" +
                 " 2) Tap Permissions\n"+
                 " 3) Turn on the Storage Permission.\n\n"+
@@ -145,10 +144,16 @@ public class Main extends AndroidApplication {
         super.onBackPressed();
     }
     private boolean checkPermission() {
-        int result = ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, android.Manifest.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE);
-        if (result == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
-            return true;
-        } else {
+        int pid = android.os.Process.myPid();
+        int uid = android.os.Process.myUid();
+        try {
+            int result = this.getBaseContext().checkPermission(android.Manifest.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, pid, uid);
+            if (result == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
+                return true;
+            } else {
+                return false;
+            }
+        } catch (NullPointerException e) {
             return false;
         }
     }
@@ -218,7 +223,7 @@ public class Main extends AndroidApplication {
         }
 
         ForgePreferences prefs = FModel.getPreferences();
-        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_USE_ELSA);
+        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT);
         initialize(Forge.getApp(new AndroidClipboard(), adapter, assetsDir, propertyConfig));
     }
 
diff --git a/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/control/FControl.java b/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/control/FControl.java
index 2b29279d4e7..99b9316813d 100644
--- a/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/control/FControl.java
+++ b/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/control/FControl.java
@@ -220,8 +220,8 @@ public enum FControl implements KeyEventDispatcher {
 
         final ForgePreferences prefs = FModel.getPreferences();
 
-        //set ElsaSerializer from preference
-        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_USE_ELSA);
+        //set ExperimentalNetworkOption from preference
+        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT);
         GuiBase.enablePropertyConfig(propertyConfig);
 
         closeAction = CloseAction.valueOf(prefs.getPref(FPref.UI_CLOSE_ACTION));
diff --git a/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/CSubmenuPreferences.java b/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/CSubmenuPreferences.java
index ef151e4c515..2e9e306ec04 100644
--- a/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/CSubmenuPreferences.java
+++ b/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/CSubmenuPreferences.java
@@ -95,6 +95,19 @@ public enum CSubmenuPreferences implements ICDoc {
             }
         });
 
+        // This updates Experimental Network Option
+        view.getCbUseExperimentalNetworkStream().addItemListener(new ItemListener() {
+            @Override
+            public void itemStateChanged(final ItemEvent arg0) {
+                if (updating) { return; }
+
+                final boolean toggle = view.getCbUseExperimentalNetworkStream().isSelected();
+                GuiBase.enablePropertyConfig(toggle);
+                prefs.setPref(FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT, String.valueOf(toggle));
+                prefs.save();
+            }
+        });
+
         lstControls.clear(); // just in case
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbAnte(), FPref.UI_ANTE));
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbAnteMatchRarity(), FPref.UI_ANTE_MATCH_RARITY));
@@ -115,7 +128,7 @@ public enum CSubmenuPreferences implements ICDoc {
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbSingletons(), FPref.DECKGEN_SINGLETONS));
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbEnableAICheats(), FPref.UI_ENABLE_AI_CHEATS));
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbEnableUnknownCards(), FPref.UI_LOAD_UNKNOWN_CARDS));
-        lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbUseElsa(), FPref.UI_USE_ELSA));
+        lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbUseExperimentalNetworkStream(), FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT));
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbImageFetcher(), FPref.UI_ENABLE_ONLINE_IMAGE_FETCHER));
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbDisplayFoil(), FPref.UI_OVERLAY_FOIL_EFFECT));
         lstControls.add(Pair.of(view.getCbRandomFoil(), FPref.UI_RANDOM_FOIL));
@@ -255,6 +268,7 @@ public enum CSubmenuPreferences implements ICDoc {
         setPlayerNameButtonText();
         view.getCbDevMode().setSelected(ForgePreferences.DEV_MODE);
         view.getCbEnableMusic().setSelected(prefs.getPrefBoolean(FPref.UI_ENABLE_MUSIC));
+        view.getCbUseExperimentalNetworkStream().setSelected(prefs.getPrefBoolean(FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT));
 
         for(final Pair<JCheckBox, FPref> kv: lstControls) {
             kv.getKey().setSelected(prefs.getPrefBoolean(kv.getValue()));
diff --git a/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/VSubmenuPreferences.java b/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/VSubmenuPreferences.java
index 93576237c34..80983c3653f 100644
--- a/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/VSubmenuPreferences.java
+++ b/forge-gui-desktop/src/main/java/forge/screens/home/settings/VSubmenuPreferences.java
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ public enum VSubmenuPreferences implements IVSubmenu<CSubmenuPreferences> {
     private final JCheckBox cbRemindOnPriority = new OptionsCheckBox(localizer.getMessage("cbRemindOnPriority"));
     private final JCheckBox cbUseSentry = new OptionsCheckBox(localizer.getMessage("cbUseSentry"));
     private final JCheckBox cbEnableUnknownCards = new OptionsCheckBox(localizer.getMessage("lblEnableUnknownCards"));
-    private final JCheckBox cbUseElsa = new OptionsCheckBox("Use ELSA Serializer");
+    private final JCheckBox cbUseExperimentalNetworkStream = new OptionsCheckBox("Experimental Network Compatibility");
 
     private final Map<FPref, KeyboardShortcutField> shortcutFields = new HashMap<>();
 
@@ -292,8 +292,8 @@ public enum VSubmenuPreferences implements IVSubmenu<CSubmenuPreferences> {
         pnlPrefs.add(cbEnableUnknownCards, titleConstraints);
         pnlPrefs.add(new NoteLabel(localizer.getMessage("nlEnableUnknownCards")), descriptionConstraints);
 
-       /*pnlPrefs.add(cbUseElsa, titleConstraints);
-        pnlPrefs.add(new NoteLabel("Use ELSA Serializer for Network (EXPERIMENTAL Option, Requires restart)"), descriptionConstraints);*/
+        pnlPrefs.add(cbUseExperimentalNetworkStream, titleConstraints);
+        pnlPrefs.add(new NoteLabel("Forge switches to compatible network stream. (If unsure, turn OFF this option)"), descriptionConstraints);
 
         // Graphic Options
         pnlPrefs.add(new SectionLabel(localizer.getMessage("GraphicOptions")), sectionConstraints + ", gaptop 2%");
@@ -594,8 +594,8 @@ public enum VSubmenuPreferences implements IVSubmenu<CSubmenuPreferences> {
     }
 
     /** @return {@link javax.swing.JCheckBox} */
-    public JCheckBox getCbUseElsa() {
-        return cbUseElsa;
+    public JCheckBox getCbUseExperimentalNetworkStream() {
+        return cbUseExperimentalNetworkStream;
     }
 
     /** @return {@link javax.swing.JCheckBox} */
diff --git a/forge-gui-ios/src/forge/ios/Main.java b/forge-gui-ios/src/forge/ios/Main.java
index 74679a68360..b22e1923bd0 100644
--- a/forge-gui-ios/src/forge/ios/Main.java
+++ b/forge-gui-ios/src/forge/ios/Main.java
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ public class Main extends IOSApplication.Delegate {
         config.useAccelerometer = false;
         config.useCompass = false;
         ForgePreferences prefs = FModel.getPreferences();
-        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_USE_ELSA);
+        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT);
         final ApplicationListener app = Forge.getApp(new IOSClipboard(), new IOSAdapter(), assetsDir, propertyConfig);
         final IOSApplication iosApp = new IOSApplication(app, config);
         return iosApp;
diff --git a/forge-gui-mobile-dev/src/forge/app/Main.java b/forge-gui-mobile-dev/src/forge/app/Main.java
index cbac0f09d8e..014bc13f08f 100644
--- a/forge-gui-mobile-dev/src/forge/app/Main.java
+++ b/forge-gui-mobile-dev/src/forge/app/Main.java
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ public class Main {
         config.useHDPI = desktopMode; // enable HiDPI on Mac OS
 
         ForgePreferences prefs = FModel.getPreferences();
-        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_USE_ELSA);
+        boolean propertyConfig = prefs != null && prefs.getPrefBoolean(ForgePreferences.FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT);
         new LwjglApplication(Forge.getApp(new LwjglClipboard(), new DesktopAdapter(switchOrientationFile),
                 desktopMode ? desktopModeAssetsDir : assetsDir, propertyConfig), config);
     }
diff --git a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/Forge.java b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/Forge.java
index 9c300860bae..0102b16c2b3 100644
--- a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/Forge.java
+++ b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/Forge.java
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 package forge;
 
+import com.badlogic.gdx.Application;
 import com.badlogic.gdx.ApplicationListener;
 import com.badlogic.gdx.Gdx;
 import com.badlogic.gdx.Input.Keys;
@@ -87,6 +88,7 @@ public class Forge implements ApplicationListener {
         //install our error handler
         ExceptionHandler.registerErrorHandling();
 
+        GuiBase.setIsAndroid(Gdx.app.getType() == Application.ApplicationType.Android);
         graphics = new Graphics();
         splashScreen = new SplashScreen();
         frameRate = new FrameRate();
diff --git a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/match/MatchScreen.java b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/match/MatchScreen.java
index bd61f09d006..3ccc8f9f72b 100644
--- a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/match/MatchScreen.java
+++ b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/match/MatchScreen.java
@@ -113,23 +113,28 @@ public class MatchScreen extends FScreen {
         if (MatchController.instance.getLocalPlayerCount() <= 1 || MatchController.instance.hotSeatMode()) {
             topPlayerPrompt = null;
         }
-        else { //show top prompt if multiple human players and not playing in Hot Seat mode
-            topPlayerPrompt = add(new VPrompt("", "",
-                    new FEventHandler() {
-                        @Override
-                        public void handleEvent(FEvent e) {
-                            getGameController().selectButtonOk();
-                        }
-                    },
-                    new FEventHandler() {
-                        @Override
-                        public void handleEvent(FEvent e) {
-                            getGameController().selectButtonCancel();
-                        }
-                    }));
-            topPlayerPrompt.setRotate180(true);
-            topPlayerPanel.setRotate180(true);
-            getHeader().setRotate90(true);
+        else {
+            if (GuiBase.isNetworkplay()) {
+                topPlayerPrompt = null;
+            } else {
+                //show top prompt if multiple human players and not playing in Hot Seat mode and not in network play
+                topPlayerPrompt = add(new VPrompt("", "",
+                        new FEventHandler() {
+                            @Override
+                            public void handleEvent(FEvent e) {
+                                getGameController().selectButtonOk();
+                            }
+                        },
+                        new FEventHandler() {
+                            @Override
+                            public void handleEvent(FEvent e) {
+                                getGameController().selectButtonCancel();
+                            }
+                        }));
+                topPlayerPrompt.setRotate180(true);
+                topPlayerPanel.setRotate180(true);
+                getHeader().setRotate90(true);
+            }
         }
 
         gameMenu = new VGameMenu();
diff --git a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineLobbyScreen.java b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineLobbyScreen.java
index 2d4b650a647..fbd00c54e0f 100644
--- a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineLobbyScreen.java
+++ b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineLobbyScreen.java
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ package forge.screens.online;
 
 import forge.FThreads;
 import forge.Forge;
+import forge.assets.FSkinProp;
 import forge.interfaces.ILobbyView;
 import forge.match.GameLobby;
 import forge.net.ChatMessage;
@@ -10,15 +11,55 @@ import forge.net.IOnlineLobby;
 import forge.net.NetConnectUtil;
 import forge.net.OfflineLobby;
 import forge.net.client.FGameClient;
+import forge.properties.ForgeConstants;
 import forge.screens.LoadingOverlay;
 import forge.screens.constructed.LobbyScreen;
 import forge.screens.online.OnlineMenu.OnlineScreen;
+import forge.util.gui.SOptionPane;
 
 public class OnlineLobbyScreen extends LobbyScreen implements IOnlineLobby {
     public OnlineLobbyScreen() {
         super(null, OnlineMenu.getMenu(), new OfflineLobby());
     }
 
+    private static GameLobby gameLobby;
+
+    public GameLobby getGameLobby() {
+        return gameLobby;
+    }
+
+    public static void clearGameLobby() {
+        gameLobby = null;
+    }
+
+    public static void setGameLobby(GameLobby gameLobby) {
+        OnlineLobbyScreen.gameLobby = gameLobby;
+    }
+
+    private static FGameClient fGameClient;
+
+    public static FGameClient getfGameClient() {
+        return fGameClient;
+    }
+
+    public static void closeClient() {
+        getfGameClient().close();
+        fGameClient = null;
+    }
+
+    public void closeConn(String msg) {
+        clearGameLobby();
+        Forge.back();
+        if (msg.length() > 0) {
+            FThreads.invokeInBackgroundThread(new Runnable() {
+                @Override
+                public void run() {
+                    SOptionPane.showMessageDialog(msg, "Error", FSkinProp.ICO_WARNING);
+                }
+            });
+        }
+    }
+
     @Override
     public ILobbyView setLobby(GameLobby lobby0) {
         initLobby(lobby0);
@@ -27,13 +68,13 @@ public class OnlineLobbyScreen extends LobbyScreen implements IOnlineLobby {
 
     @Override
     public void setClient(FGameClient client) {
-        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
-        
+        fGameClient = client;
     }
 
     @Override
     public void onActivate() {
-        if (getLobby() instanceof OfflineLobby) {
+        if (getGameLobby() == null) {
+            setGameLobby(getLobby());
             //prompt to connect to server when offline lobby activated
             FThreads.invokeInBackgroundThread(new Runnable() {
                 @Override
@@ -43,7 +84,7 @@ public class OnlineLobbyScreen extends LobbyScreen implements IOnlineLobby {
                         @Override
                         public void run() {
                             if (url == null) {
-                                Forge.back(); //go back to previous screen if user cancels connection
+                                closeConn(""); //go back to previous screen if user cancels connection
                                 return;
                             }
 
@@ -56,6 +97,10 @@ public class OnlineLobbyScreen extends LobbyScreen implements IOnlineLobby {
                                     final IOnlineChatInterface chatInterface = (IOnlineChatInterface)OnlineScreen.Chat.getScreen();
                                     if (joinServer) {
                                         result = NetConnectUtil.join(url, OnlineLobbyScreen.this, chatInterface);
+                                        if (result.getMessage() == ForgeConstants.CLOSE_CONN_COMMAND) { //this message is returned via netconnectutil on exception
+                                            closeConn("Invalid host address (" + url + ") was detected.");
+                                            return;
+                                        }
                                     }
                                     else {
                                         result = NetConnectUtil.host(OnlineLobbyScreen.this, chatInterface);
diff --git a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineMenu.java b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineMenu.java
index dc109d02b15..9dc399d2aa7 100644
--- a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineMenu.java
+++ b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/online/OnlineMenu.java
@@ -6,17 +6,21 @@ import forge.assets.FSkinImage;
 import forge.menu.FMenuItem;
 import forge.menu.FPopupMenu;
 import forge.model.FModel;
+import forge.net.server.FServerManager;
 import forge.properties.ForgePreferences;
 import forge.properties.ForgePreferences.FPref;
 import forge.screens.FScreen;
 import forge.toolbox.FEvent;
 import forge.toolbox.FEvent.FEventHandler;
+import forge.toolbox.FOptionPane;
+import forge.util.Callback;
 import forge.util.Localizer;
 
 public class OnlineMenu extends FPopupMenu {
     public enum OnlineScreen {
         Lobby("lblLobby", FSkinImage.FAVICON, OnlineLobbyScreen.class),
         Chat("lblChat", FSkinImage.QUEST_NOTES, OnlineChatScreen.class);
+        Disconnect("Disconnect", FSkinImage.EXILE, null);
 
         private final FMenuItem item;
         private final Class<? extends FScreen> screenClass;
@@ -27,6 +31,30 @@ public class OnlineMenu extends FPopupMenu {
             item = new FMenuItem(Localizer.getInstance().getMessage(caption0), icon0, new FEventHandler() {
                 @Override
                 public void handleEvent(FEvent e) {
+                    if(screenClass == null) {
+                        FOptionPane.showConfirmDialog(
+                                "Leave lobby? Doing so will shut down all connections and stop hosting.",
+                                "Disconnect", new Callback<Boolean>() {
+                                    @Override
+                                    public void run(Boolean result) {
+                                        if (result) {
+                                            if (FServerManager.getInstance() != null)
+                                                if(FServerManager.getInstance().isHosting()) {
+                                                    FServerManager.getInstance().unsetReady();
+                                                    FServerManager.getInstance().stopServer();
+                                                }
+
+                                            if (OnlineLobbyScreen.getfGameClient() != null)
+                                                OnlineLobbyScreen.closeClient();
+
+                                            Forge.back();
+                                            screen = null;
+                                            OnlineLobbyScreen.clearGameLobby();
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                });
+                        return;
+                    }
                     Forge.back(); //remove current screen from chain
                     open();
                     setPreferredScreen(OnlineScreen.this);
diff --git a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/settings/SettingsPage.java b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/settings/SettingsPage.java
index 00a80dd2fbd..b903962b9a1 100644
--- a/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/settings/SettingsPage.java
+++ b/forge-gui-mobile/src/forge/screens/settings/SettingsPage.java
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ package forge.screens.settings;
 import com.badlogic.gdx.utils.Align;
 import forge.Forge;
 import forge.Graphics;
+import forge.GuiBase;
 import forge.MulliganDefs;
 import forge.StaticData;
 import forge.ai.AiProfileUtil;
@@ -234,12 +235,35 @@ public class SettingsPage extends TabPage<SettingsScreen> {
                 3);
         lstSettings.addItem(new BooleanSetting(FPref.UI_LOAD_UNKNOWN_CARDS,
                         localizer.getMessage("lblEnableUnknownCards"),
-                        localizer.getMessage("nlEnableUnknownCards")),
+                        localizer.getMessage("nlEnableUnknownCards")) {
+                                @Override
+                                public void select() {
+                                    super.select();
+                                    FOptionPane.showConfirmDialog(
+                                            localizer.getMessage("lblRestartForgeDescription"),
+                                            localizer.getMessage("lblRestartForge"),
+                                            localizer.getMessage("lblRestart"),
+                                            localizer.getMessage("lblLater"), new Callback<Boolean>() {
+                                        @Override
+                                        public void run(Boolean result) {
+                                            if (result) {
+                                                Forge.restart(true);
+                                            }
+                                        }
+                                    });
+                                }
+                            },
+                3);
+        lstSettings.addItem(new BooleanSetting(FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT,
+                        "Experimental Network Compatibility",
+                        "Forge switches to compatible network stream. (If unsure, turn OFF this option)") {
+                                @Override
+                                public void select() {
+                                    super.select();
+                                    GuiBase.enablePropertyConfig(FModel.getPreferences().getPrefBoolean(FPref.UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT));
+                                }
+                            },
                 3);
-        /*lstSettings.addItem(new BooleanSetting(FPref.UI_USE_ELSA,
-                        "Use ELSA Serializer",
-                        "Use ELSA Serializer for Network (EXPERIMENTAL Option, Requires restart)"),
-                3);*/
 
         //Graphic Options
         lstSettings.addItem(new BooleanSetting(FPref.UI_ENABLE_ONLINE_IMAGE_FETCHER,
diff --git a/forge-gui/MANUAL.txt b/forge-gui/MANUAL.txt
index 58a48b12da7..783763bd3d3 100644
--- a/forge-gui/MANUAL.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/MANUAL.txt
@@ -431,6 +431,7 @@ Regen - regeneration.wav - triggered when a creature is regenerated.
 RemoveCounter - remove_counter.wav - triggered when a counter is removed from a permanent.
 Sacrifice - sacrifice.wav - triggered when a permanent is sacrificed.
 Sorcery [*] - sorcery.wav - triggered when a sorcery is played.
+StartOfDuel - start_duel.wav - triggered when a duel starts 
 Shuffle [*] - shuffle.wav - triggered when a player shuffles his deck.
 Tap [*] - tap.wav - triggered when a permanent is tapped.
 Token [*] - token.wav - triggered when a token is created.
diff --git a/forge-gui/pom.xml b/forge-gui/pom.xml
index 98f0a976c45..c4097dc235d 100644
--- a/forge-gui/pom.xml
+++ b/forge-gui/pom.xml
@@ -77,11 +77,6 @@
             <artifactId>slf4j-simple</artifactId>
             <version>1.7.22</version>
         </dependency>
-        <dependency>
-            <groupId>org.mapdb</groupId>
-            <artifactId>elsa</artifactId>
-            <version>3.0.0-M7</version>
-        </dependency>
     </dependencies>
 
 </project>
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/dismantle.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/dismantle.txt
index c39d32dfd26..69a7d4e4fb4 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/dismantle.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/dismantle.txt
@@ -1,13 +1,9 @@
 Name:Dismantle
 ManaCost:2 R
 Types:Sorcery
-A:SP$ Destroy | Cost$ 2 R | ValidTgts$ Artifact | TgtPrompt$ Select target artifact | RememberTargets$ True | SubAbility$ DBChoice | SpellDescription$ Destroy target artifact. If that artifact had counters on it, put that many +1/+1 counters or charge counters on an artifact you control.
-SVar:DBChoice:DB$ GenericChoice | Choices$ DBP1P1,DBCharge | ConditionDefined$ Targeted | ConditionPresent$ Card.HasCounters | ConditionCompare$ GE1 | StackDescription$ put that many +1/+1 counters or charge counters on an artifact you control.
-SVar:DBP1P1:DB$ ChooseCard | Choices$ Artifact.YouCtrl | Amount$ 1 | SpellDescription$ +1/+1 | SubAbility$ DBPutP1P1
-SVar:DBPutP1P1:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ X | References$ X | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
-SVar:DBCharge:DB$ ChooseCard | Choices$ Artifact.YouCtrl | Amount$ 1 | SpellDescription$ charge | SubAbility$ DBPutCharge
-SVar:DBPutCharge:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ CHARGE | CounterNum$ X | References$ X | SpellDescription$ Charge | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
-SVar:DBCleanup:DB$ Cleanup | ClearRemembered$ True
-SVar:X:RememberedLKI$CardCounters.ALL
-SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/dismantle.jpg
+A:SP$ Destroy | Cost$ 2 R | ValidTgts$ Artifact | TgtPrompt$ Select target artifact | SubAbility$ DBChoice | SpellDescription$ Destroy target artifact. If that artifact had counters on it, put that many +1/+1 counters or charge counters on an artifact you control.
+SVar:DBChoice:DB$ GenericChoice | Choices$ DBPutP1P1,DBPutCharge | ConditionDefined$ Targeted | ConditionPresent$ Card.HasCounters | ConditionCompare$ GE1 | StackDescription$ put that many +1/+1 counters or charge counters on an artifact you control.
+SVar:DBPutP1P1:DB$ PutCounter | Choices$ Artifact.YouCtrl | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ X | References$ X | SpellDescription$ +1/+1
+SVar:DBPutCharge:DB$ PutCounter | Choices$ Artifact.YouCtrl | CounterType$ CHARGE | CounterNum$ X | References$ X | SpellDescription$ Charge
+SVar:X:TargetedLKI$CardCounters.ALL
 Oracle:Destroy target artifact. If that artifact had counters on it, put that many +1/+1 counters or charge counters on an artifact you control.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/f/find_finality.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/f/find_finality.txt
index 2b85d2313fd..a4c41981640 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/f/find_finality.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/f/find_finality.txt
@@ -10,9 +10,7 @@ ALTERNATE
 Name:Finality
 ManaCost:4 B G
 Types:Sorcery
-A:SP$ ChooseCard | Cost$ 4 B G | Defined$ You | Amount$ 1 | MinAmount$ 0 | Choices$ Creature.YouCtrl | SubAbility$ DBPutCounter | SpellDescription$ You may put two +1/+1 counters on a creature you control. Then all creatures get -4/-4 until end of turn.
-SVar:DBPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 2 | SubAbility$ DBPumpAll
-SVar:DBPumpAll:DB$ PumpAll | ValidCards$ Creature | NumAtt$ -4 | NumDef$ -4 | IsCurse$ True | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
-SVar:DBCleanup:DB$ Cleanup | ClearChosenCard$ True
+A:SP$ PutCounter | Cost$ 4 B G | Choices$ Creature.YouCtrl | ChoiceOptional$ True | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 2 | SubAbility$ DBPumpAll | StackDescription$ SpellDescription | SpellDescription$ You may put two +1/+1 counters on a creature you control. Then all creatures get -4/-4 until end of turn.
+SVar:DBPumpAll:DB$ PumpAll | ValidCards$ Creature | NumAtt$ -4 | NumDef$ -4 | IsCurse$ True
 DeckHas:Ability$Counters
 Oracle:You may put two +1/+1 counters on a creature you control. Then all creatures get -4/-4 until end of turn.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/h/haphazard_bombardment.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/h/haphazard_bombardment.txt
index d598dd69a28..eccf46ba889 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/h/haphazard_bombardment.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/h/haphazard_bombardment.txt
@@ -1,12 +1,10 @@
 Name:Haphazard Bombardment
 ManaCost:5 R
 Types:Enchantment
-T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigChoose | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, choose four nonenchantment permanents you don't control and put an aim counter on each of them.
-SVar:TrigChoose:DB$ ChooseCard | Defined$ You | Amount$ 4 | Choices$ Permanent.YouDontCtrl+nonEnchantment | SubAbility$ DBPutCounter | AILogic$ AtLeast1 | Mandatory$ True
-SVar:DBPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ AIM | CounterNum$ 1 | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
-SVar:DBCleanup:DB$ Cleanup | ClearChosenCard$ True
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ DBPutCounter | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, choose four nonenchantment permanents you don't control and put an aim counter on each of them.
+SVar:DBPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Choices$ Permanent.YouDontCtrl+nonEnchantment | ChoiceAmount§ 4 | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ AIM | CounterNum$ 1
 T:Mode$ Phase | Phase$ End of Turn | ValidPlayer$ You | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | IsPresent$ Permanent.YouDontCtrl+counters_GE1_AIM | PresentCompare$ GE2 | Execute$ TrigDestroy | TriggerDescription$ At the beginning of your end step, if two or more permanents you don't control have an aim counter on them, destroy one of those permanents at random.
 SVar:TrigDestroy:DB$ ChooseCard | Amount$ 1 | AtRandom$ True | Choices$ Permanent.YouDontCtrl+counters_GE1_AIM | SubAbility$ DBDestroy
 SVar:DBDestroy:DB$ Destroy | Defined$ ChosenCard | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
-SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/haphazard_bombardment.jpg
+SVar:DBCleanup:DB$ Cleanup | ClearChosenCard$ True
 Oracle:When Haphazard Bombardment enters the battlefield, choose four nonenchantment permanents you don't control and put an aim counter on each of them.\nAt the beginning of your end step, if two or more permanents you don't control have an aim counter on them, destroy one of those permanents at random.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/settle_the_score.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/settle_the_score.txt
index 08d18bef014..4820ed006f0 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/settle_the_score.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/settle_the_score.txt
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 Name:Settle the Score
 ManaCost:2 B B
 Types:Sorcery
-A:SP$ ChangeZone | Cost$ 2 B B | ValidTgts$ Creature | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Exile | SubAbility$ DBChoice | SpellDescription$ Exile target creature. Put two loyalty counters on a planeswalker you control.
-SVar:DBChoice:DB$ ChooseCard | Choices$ Planeswalker.YouCtrl | Amount$ 1 | Mandatory$ True | SubAbility$ DBPutLoyalty
-SVar:DBPutLoyalty:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ LOYALTY | CounterNum$ 2
+A:SP$ ChangeZone | Cost$ 2 B B | ValidTgts$ Creature | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Exile | SubAbility$ DBPutLoyalty | SpellDescription$ Exile target creature. Put two loyalty counters on a planeswalker you control.
+SVar:DBPutLoyalty:DB$ PutCounter | Choices$ Planeswalker.YouCtrl | CounterType$ LOYALTY | CounterNum$ 2
 Oracle:Exile target creature. Put two loyalty counters on a planeswalker you control.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_elderspell.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_elderspell.txt
index ec0e5f85773..2255b8d308f 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_elderspell.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_elderspell.txt
@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 Name:The Elderspell
 ManaCost:B B
 Types:Sorcery
-A:SP$ Destroy | Cost$ B B | ValidTgts$ Planeswalker | TgtPrompt$ Select target planeswalker | TargetMin$ 0 | TargetMax$ MaxTargets | References$ MaxTargets | SubAbility$ DBChooseCard | RememberDestroyed$ True | SpellDescription$ Destroy any number of target planeswalkers. Choose a planeswalker you control. Put two loyalty counters on it for each planeswalker destroyed this way.
-SVar:DBChooseCard:DB$ ChooseCard | Defined$ You | Amount$ 1 | Choices$ Planeswalker.YouCtrl | Mandatory$ True | SubAbility$ DBPutLoyalty
-SVar:DBPutLoyalty:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ LOYALTY | CounterNum$ X | References$ X | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
+A:SP$ Destroy | Cost$ B B | ValidTgts$ Planeswalker | TgtPrompt$ Select target planeswalker | TargetMin$ 0 | TargetMax$ MaxTargets | References$ MaxTargets | SubAbility$ DBPutLoyalty | RememberDestroyed$ True | SpellDescription$ Destroy any number of target planeswalkers. Choose a planeswalker you control. Put two loyalty counters on it for each planeswalker destroyed this way.
+SVar:DBPutLoyalty:DB$ PutCounter | Choices$ Planeswalker.YouCtrl | CounterType$ LOYALTY | CounterNum$ X | References$ X | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
 SVar:DBCleanup:DB$ Cleanup | ClearRemembered$ True
 SVar:MaxTargets:Count$Valid Planeswalker
 SVar:X:Count$RememberedSize/Twice
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/C2020/jirina_kudro.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/C2020/jirina_kudro.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..5f91feb2e00
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/C2020/jirina_kudro.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Name:Jirina Kudro
+ManaCost:1 R W B
+Types:Legendary Creature Human Soldier
+PT:3/3
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigToken | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token for each time you've cast a commander from the command zone this game.
+SVar:TrigToken:DB$ Token | TokenAmount$ X | TokenScript$ w_1_1_human | TokenOwner$ You | LegacyImage$ w 1 1 human c20 | References$ X
+SVar:X:Count$TotalCommanderCastFromCommandZone
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Human.Other+YouCtrl | AddPower$ 2 | Description$ Other Humans you control get +2/+0.
+SVar:PlayMain1:TRUE
+DeckHints:Type$Human
+Oracle:When Jirina Kudro enters the battlefield, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token for each time you've cast a commander from the command zone this game.\nOther Humans you control get +2/+0.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/C2020/kalamax_the_stormsire.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/C2020/kalamax_the_stormsire.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..ac646c3d73a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/C2020/kalamax_the_stormsire.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Name:Kalamax, the Stormsire
+ManaCost:1 G U R
+Types:Legendary Creature Elemental Dinosaur
+PT:4/4
+T:Mode$ SpellCast | ValidCard$ Instant | ValidActivatingPlayer$ You | ActivatorThisTurnCast$ EQ1 | NoResolvingCheck$ True | Execute$ TrigCopy | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | TriggerDescription$ Whenever you cast your first instant spell each turn, if CARDNAME is tapped, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
+SVar:TrigCopy:DB$ CopySpellAbility | Defined$ TriggeredSpellAbility | IsPresent$ Card.Self+tapped | AILogic$ Always
+SVar:BuffedBy:Instant
+T:Mode$ SpellCopy | ValidCard$ Instant | ValidActivatingPlayer$ You | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigPutCounter | TriggerDescription$ Whenever you copy an instant spell, put a +1/+1 counter on CARDNAME.
+SVar:TrigPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ Self | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1
+Oracle:Whenever you cast your first instant spell each turn, if Kalamax, the Stormsire is tapped, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.\nWhenever you copy an instant spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Kalamax.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/back_for_more.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/back_for_more.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..3ccf437129a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/back_for_more.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Back for More
+ManaCost:4 B G
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ ChangeZone | Cost$ 4 B G | Origin$ Graveyard | Destination$ Battlefield | TgtPrompt$ Choose target creature card in your graveyard | ValidTgts$ Creature.YouOwn | SubAbility$ DBFight | StackDescription$ SpellDescription | SpellDescription$ Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. When you do, it fights up to one target creature you don't control.
+SVar:DBFight:DB$ Fight | Defined$ ParentTarget | ValidTgts$ Creature.YouDontCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Choose target creature you don't control | SubAbility$ DBCleanup | StackDescription$ None
+Oracle:Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. When you do, it fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/boon_of_the_wish_giver.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/boon_of_the_wish_giver.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..34f8037b47a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/boon_of_the_wish_giver.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Boon of the Wish-Giver
+ManaCost:4 U U
+Types:Sorcery
+A:SP$ Draw | Cost$ 4 U U | NumCards$ 4 | SpellDescription$ Draw four cards.
+K:Cycling:1
+Oracle:Draw four cards.\nCycling {1} ({1}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/channeled_force.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/channeled_force.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..3d6aae1c6bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/channeled_force.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Channeled Force
+ManaCost:2 U R
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ Draw | Cost$ 2 U R Discard<X/Card/card> | CostDesc$ As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. | NumCards$ ChosenX | ValidTgts$ Player | TgtPrompt$ Choose a player | References$ X | SubAbility$ DBDamage | SpellDescription$ Target player draws X cards. CARDNAME deals X damage to up to one target creature or planeswalker.
+SVar:DBDamage:DB$ DealDamage | ValidTgts$ Creature,Planeswalker | TargetMin$ 0 | TargetMax$ 1 | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature or planeswalker. | NumDmg$ ChosenX | References$ X
+SVar:X:XChoice
+Oracle:As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards.\nTarget player draws X cards. Channeled Force deals X damage to up to one target creature or planeswalker.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/chevill_bane_of_monsters.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/chevill_bane_of_monsters.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..f2a537b3240
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/chevill_bane_of_monsters.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+Name:Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+ManaCost:B G
+Types:Legendary Creature Human Rogue
+PT:1/3
+K:Deathtouch
+T:Mode$ Phase | Phase$ Upkeep | ValidPlayer$ You | IsPresent$ Permanent.OppCtrl+counters_GE1_BOUNTY | PresentCompare$ EQ0 | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigPutCounter | TriggerDescription$ At the beginning of your upkeep, if your opponents control no permanents with bounty counters on them, put a bounty counter on target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls.
+SVar:TrigPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | ValidTgts$ Creature.OppCtrl,Planeswalker.OppCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls | CounterType$ BOUNTY | CounterNum$ 1 | IsCurse$ True
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Graveyard | ValidCard$ Permanent.OppCtrl+counters_GE1_BOUNTY | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigGainLife | TriggerDescription$ Whenever a permanent an opponent controls with a bounty counter on it dies, you gain 3 life and draw a card.
+SVar:TrigGainLife:DB$ GainLife | Defined$ You | LifeAmount$ 3 | SubAbility$ DBDraw
+SVar:DBDraw:DB$ Draw | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
+SVar:PlayMain1:TRUE
+DeckHints:Ability$Counters
+Oracle:Deathtouch\nAt the beginning of your upkeep, if your opponents control no permanents with bounty counters on them, put a bounty counter on target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls.\nWhenever a permanent an opponent controls with a bounty counter on it dies, you gain 3 life and draw card.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/deaths_oasis.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/deaths_oasis.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..c0ee84512b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/deaths_oasis.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+Name:Death's Oasis
+ManaCost:W B G
+Types:Enchantment
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Graveyard | ValidCard$ Creature.YouCtrl+nonToken | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigMill | TriggerDescription$ Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard. Then return a creature card with lesser converted mana cost than the creature that died from the graveyard to your hand.
+SVar:TrigMill:DB$ Mill | NumCards$ 2 | Defined$ You | SubAbility$ DBReturn
+SVar:DBReturn:DB$ ChangeZone | Origin$ Graveyard | Destination$ Hand | ChangeType$ Creature.YouOwn+cmcLTY | References$ Y | Hidden$ True | ChangeNum$ 1
+SVar:Y:TriggeredCard$CardManaCost
+A:AB$ GainLife | Cost$ 1 Sac<1/CARDNAME> | LifeAmount$ X | References$ X | SpellDescription$ You gain life equal to the greatest converted mana cost among creatures you control.
+SVar:X:Count$HighestCMC_Creature.YouCtrl+inZoneBattlefield
+Oracle:Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard. Then return a creature card with lesser converted mana cost than the creature that died from the graveyard to your hand.\n{1}, Sacrifice Death's Oasis: You gain life equal to the greatest converted mana cost among creatures you control.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/dire_tactics.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/dire_tactics.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..e9fde96bc74
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/dire_tactics.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Dire Tactics
+ManaCost:W B
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ ChangeZone | Cost$ W B | ValidTgts$ Creature | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature | Origin$ Battlefield | Destination$ Exile | SubAbility$ DBLoseLife | StackDescription$ SpellDescription | SpellDescription$ Exile target creature. If you don't control a Human, you lose life equal to that creature's toughness.
+SVar:DBLoseLife:DB$ LoseLife | ConditionPresent$ Human.YouCtrl | ConditionCompare$ EQ0 | Defined$ You | LifeAmount$ X | References$ X | StackDescription$ None
+SVar:X:Targeted$CardToughness
+Oracle:Exile target creature. If you don't control a Human, you lose life equal to that creature's toughness.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/drannith_magistrate.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/drannith_magistrate.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..c4121042a56
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/drannith_magistrate.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Drannith Magistrate
+ManaCost:1 W
+Types:Creature Human Wizard
+PT:1/3
+S:Mode$ CantBeCast | ValidCard$ Card | Caster$ Opponent | Origin$ Library,Graveyard,Exile | Description$ Your opponents can't cast spells from anywhere other than their hands.
+Oracle:Your opponents can't cast spells from anywhere other than their hands.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fiend_artisan.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fiend_artisan.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..3300037e039
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fiend_artisan.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Name:Fiend Artisan
+ManaCost:B/G B/G
+Types:Creature Nightmare
+PT:1/1
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Card.Self | AddPower$ Y | AddToughness$ Y | Description$ CARDNAME gets +1/+1 for each creature card in your graveyard.
+A:AB$ ChangeZone | Cost$ X BG T Sac<1/Creature.Other/another creature> | Origin$ Library | Destination$ Battlefield | ChangeType$ Creature.cmcLEX | ChangeNum$ 1 | References$ X | ChangeNum$ 1 | SorcerySpeed$ True | StackDescription$ SpellDescription | SpellDescription$ Search your library for a creature card with converted mana cost X or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery.
+SVar:Y:Count$TypeInYourYard.Creature
+SVar:X:Count$xPaid
+AI:RemoveDeck:All
+DeckHints:Ability$Graveyard
+Oracle:Fiend Artisan gets +1/+1 for each creature card in your graveyard.\n{X}{B/G}, {T}, Sacrifice another creature: Search your library for a creature card with converted mana cost X or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/flourishing_fox.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/flourishing_fox.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..c74da09394e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/flourishing_fox.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Flourishing Fox
+ManaCost:W
+Types:Creature Fox
+PT:1/1
+T:Mode$ Cycled | ValidCard$ Card.Other | ValidActivatingPlayer$ You | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigPutCounter | TriggerDescription$ Whenever you cycle another card, put a +1/+1 counter on CARDNAME.
+SVar:TrigPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ Self | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1
+K:Cycling:1
+Oracle:Whenever you cycle another card, put a +1/+1 counter on Flourishing Fox.\nCycling {1} ({1}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fully_grown.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fully_grown.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..edfefc1522a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/fully_grown.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Fully Grown
+ManaCost:2 G
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ Pump | Cost$ 2 G | ValidTgts$ Creature | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature | NumAtt$ +3 | NumDef$ +3 | SubAbility$ PutCounter | SpellDescription$ Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. Put a trample counter on it.
+SVar:PutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ Targeted | CounterType$ TRAMPLE | CounterNum$ 1
+Oracle:Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn. Put a trample counter on it.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/general_kudro_of_drannith.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/general_kudro_of_drannith.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..54765c7e001
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/general_kudro_of_drannith.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Name:General Kudro of Drannith
+ManaCost:1 W B
+Types:Legendary Creature Human Soldier
+PT:3/3
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Human.Other+YouCtrl | AddPower$ 1 | AddToughness$ 1 | Description$ Other Humans you control get +1/+1.
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigExile | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME or another Human enters the battlefield under your control, exile target card from an opponent's graveyard.
+T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Creature.Other+Human+YouCtrl | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigExile | Secondary$ True | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME or another Human enters the battlefield under your control, exile target card from an opponent's graveyard.
+SVar:TrigExile:DB$ ChangeZone | Origin$ Graveyard | Destination$ Exile | TgtPrompt$ Choose target card in an opponent's graveyard | ValidTgts$ Card.OppOwn
+A:AB$ Destroy | Cost$ 2 Sac<2/Human> | ValidTgts$ Creature.powerGE4 | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature with power 4 or greater | SpellDescription$ Destroy target creature with power 4 or greater.
+DeckHints:Type$Human
+Oracle:Other Humans you control get +1/+1.\nWhenever General Kudro of Drannith or another Human enters the battlefield under your control, exile target card from an opponent's graveyard.\n{2}, Sacrifice two Humans: Destroy target creature with power 4 or greater.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/generals_enforcer.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/generals_enforcer.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..a1a15e1f3d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/generals_enforcer.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Name:General's Enforcer
+ManaCost:W B
+Types:Creature Human Soldier
+PT:2/3
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Human.YouCtrl+Legendary | AddKeyword$ Indestructible | Description$ Legendary Humans you control have indestructible.
+A:AB$ ChangeZone | Cost$ 2 W B | Origin$ Graveyard | Destination$ Exile | TgtPrompt$ Choose target card in a graveyard | ValidTgts$ Card | SubAbility$ DBToken | SpellDescription$ Exile target card from a graveyard. If it was a creature card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.
+SVar:DBToken:DB$ Token | TokenAmount$ 1 | TokenScript$ w_1_1_human_soldier | TokenOwner$ You | LegacyImage$ w 1 1 human soldier iko | ConditionDefined$ Targeted | ConditionPresent$ Creature | ConditionCompare$ EQ1 | StackDescription$ If it was a creature card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.
+DeckHints:Type$Human
+Oracle:Legendary Humans you control have indestructible.\n{2}{W}{B}: Exile target card from a graveyard. If it was a creature card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/indatha_crystal.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/indatha_crystal.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..d2a68855418
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/indatha_crystal.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Indatha Crystal
+ManaCost:3
+Types:Artifact
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ W | SpellDescription$ Add {W}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ B | SpellDescription$ Add {B}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ G | SpellDescription$ Add {G}.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:{T}: Add {W}, {B}, or {G}.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/ketria_crystal.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/ketria_crystal.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..f625a617f3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/ketria_crystal.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Ketria Crystal
+ManaCost:3
+Types:Artifact
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ G | SpellDescription$ Add {G}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ U | SpellDescription$ Add {U}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ R | SpellDescription$ Add {R}.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:{T}: Add {G}, {U}, or {R}.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/migration_path.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/migration_path.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..74cbf679d8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/migration_path.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Migration Path
+ManaCost:3 G
+Types:Sorcery
+A:SP$ ChangeZone | Cost$ 3 G | Origin$ Library | Destination$ Battlefield | Tapped$ True | ChangeType$ Land.Basic | ChangeNum$ 2 | StackDescription$ SpellDescription | SpellDescription$ Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle your library.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle your library.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/neutralize.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/neutralize.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..757fe250adf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/neutralize.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+Name:Neutralize
+ManaCost:1 U U
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ Counter | Cost$ 1 U U | TargetType$ Spell | TgtPrompt$ Select target spell | ValidTgts$ Card | SpellDescription$ Counter target spell.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:Counter target spell.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/phase_dolphin.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/phase_dolphin.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..5986f560749
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/phase_dolphin.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Phase Dolphin
+ManaCost:2 U
+Types:Creature Elemental Whale
+PT:1/4
+T:Mode$ Attacks | ValidCard$ Card.Self | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigPump | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME attacks, another target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn.
+SVar:TrigPump:DB$ Pump | ValidTgts$ Creature.attacking+Other | TgtPrompt$ Select another target attacking creature | KW$ HIDDEN Unblockable
+Oracle:Whenever Phase Dolphin attacks, another target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/primal_empathy.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/primal_empathy.txt
index 1d2bfd4f62d..4f16e19ecca 100755
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/primal_empathy.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/primal_empathy.txt
@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
 Name:Primal Empathy
 ManaCost:1 G U
 Types:Enchantment
-T:Mode$ Phase | Phase$ Upkeep | ValidPlayer$ You | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigDraw | TriggerDescription$ At the beginning of your upkeep, draw a card if you control a creature with the greatest power among creatures on the battlefield. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
-SVar:TrigDraw:DB$ Draw | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1 | ConditionPresent$ Creature | ConditionCompare$ GE1 | ConditionPresent$ Creature | ConditionCompare$ GE1 | ConditionCheckSVar$ Z | ConditionSVarCompare$ GEY | References$ Y,Z | RememberDrawn$ True | SubAbility$ DBChoose
-SVar:DBChoose:DB$ ChooseCard | Defined$ You | Choices$ Creature.YouCtrl | ConditionCheckSVar$ X | ConditionSVarCompare$ EQ0 | References$ X | SubAbility$ DBPutCounter
-SVar:DBPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Defined$ ChosenCard | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1 | SubAbility$ DBCleanup
-SVar:DBCleanup:DB$ Cleanup | ClearRemembered$ True | ClearChosenCard$ True
-SVar:X:Count$RememberedSize
+T:Mode$ Phase | Phase$ Upkeep | ValidPlayer$ You | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigBranch | TriggerDescription$ At the beginning of your upkeep, draw a card if you control a creature with the greatest power among creatures on the battlefield. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
+SVar:TrigBranch:DB$ Branch | BranchConditionSVar$ X | References$ X | TrueSubAbility TrigBranch2 | FalseSubAbility$ DBPutCounter
+SVar:TrigBranch2:DB$ Branch | BranchConditionSVar$ GreatPow | References$ GreatPow | TrueSubAbility$ DBDraw | FalseSubAbility$ DBPutCounter
+SVar:TrigDraw:DB$ Draw | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
+SVar:DBPutCounter:DB$ PutCounter | Choices$ Creature.YouCtrl | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1
+SVar:GreatPow:Count$Compare Diff GE0.1.0
+SVar:X:Count$Valid Creature.YouCtrl
 SVar:Y:Count$GreatestPower_Creature.YouDontCtrl
 SVar:Z:Count$GreatestPower_Creature.YouCtrl
+SVar:Diff:SVar$Z/Minus.Y
 DeckHas:Ability$Counters
 Oracle:At the beginning of your upkeep, draw a card if you control a creature with the greatest power among creatures on the battlefield. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/proud_wildbonder.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/proud_wildbonder.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..509ba6ab126
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/proud_wildbonder.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Proud Wildbonder
+ManaCost:2 R/G R/G
+Types:Creature Human Warrior
+PT:4/3
+K:Trample
+S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Creature.YouCtrl+withTrample | AddKeyword$ You may have CARDNAME assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked. | Description$ Creatures you control with trample have "You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked."
+Oracle:Trample\nCreatures you control with trample have "You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked."
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/raugrin_crystal.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/raugrin_crystal.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..a82eb62f2d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/raugrin_crystal.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Raugrin Crystal
+ManaCost:3
+Types:Artifact
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ U | SpellDescription$ Add {U}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ R | SpellDescription$ Add {R}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ W | SpellDescription$ Add {W}.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:{T}: Add {U}, {R}, or {W}.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/reconnaissance_mission.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/reconnaissance_mission.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..6d23f87cd14
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/reconnaissance_mission.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Name:Reconnaissance Mission
+ManaCost:2 U U
+Types:Enchantment
+T:Mode$ DamageDone | ValidSource$ Creature.YouCtrl | ValidTarget$ Player | CombatDamage$ True | OptionalDecider$ You | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigDraw | TriggerDescription$ Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.
+SVar:TrigDraw:DB$ Draw | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/savai_crystal.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/savai_crystal.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..761abfc2946
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/savai_crystal.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Savai Crystal
+ManaCost:3
+Types:Artifact
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ R | SpellDescription$ Add {R}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ W | SpellDescription$ Add {W}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ B | SpellDescription$ Add {B}.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:{T}: Add {R}, {W}, or {B}.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/savai_sabertooth.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/savai_sabertooth.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..cf1abcd40a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/savai_sabertooth.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Name:Savai Sabertooth
+ManaCost:1 W
+Types:Creature Cat
+PT:3/1
+Oracle:
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/shredded_sails.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/shredded_sails.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..9f2b86e1505
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/shredded_sails.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Name:Shredded Sails
+ManaCost:1 R
+Types:Instant
+A:SP$ Charm | Cost$ 1 R | CharmNum$ 1 | Choices$ DestArt,DmgFly
+SVar:DestArt:DB$ Destroy | ValidTgts$ Artifact | SpellDescription$ Destroy target artifact.
+SVar:DmgFly:DB$ DealDamage | ValidTgts$ Creature.withFlying | NumDmg$ 2 | SpellDescription$ CARDNAME deals 4 damage to target creature with flying.
+K:Cycling:2
+Oracle:Choose one —\n• Destroy target artifact.\n• Shredded Sails deals 4 damage to target creature with flying.\nCycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/skull_prophet.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/skull_prophet.txt
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..90a2fd343e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/upcoming/skull_prophet.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Name:Skull Prophet
+ManaCost:B G
+Types:Creature Human Druid
+PT:3/1
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ B | SpellDescription$ Add {B}.
+A:AB$ Mana | Cost$ T | Produced$ G | SpellDescription$ Add {G}.
+A:AB$ Mill | Cost$ T | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 2 | SpellDescription$ Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.
+DeckHas:Ability$Graveyard
+Oracle:{T}: Add {B} or {G}.\n{T}: Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/editions/Ikoria Lair of Behemoths.txt b/forge-gui/res/editions/Ikoria Lair of Behemoths.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..48e47c77e8c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/res/editions/Ikoria Lair of Behemoths.txt	
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+[metadata]
+Code=IKO
+Date=2020-04-16
+Name=Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
+Type=Expansion
+
+[cards]
+3 C Mysterious Egg
+11 R Drannith Magistrate
+13 U Flourishing Fox
+16 U Huntmaster Liger
+24 R Mythos of Snapdax
+25 C Pacifism
+29 C Savai Sabertooth
+34 U Stormwild Capridor
+36 U Valiant Rescuer
+38 U "Knock Blocked"
+41 U Archipelagore
+43 U Boon of the Wish-Giver
+47 C Dreamtail Heron
+49 C Essence Scatter
+59 U Neutralize
+61 U "What's Kraken"
+62 C Phase Dolphin
+63 U Pollywog Symbiote
+64 U Pouncing Shoreshark
+65 U Reconnaissance Mission
+67 R Shark Typhoon
+69 C Thieving Otter
+70 R Voracious Greatshark
+71 C Wingfold Pteron
+73 U Bastion of Remembrance
+75 C Blood Curdle
+78 U Call of the Death-Dweller
+79 C Cavern Whisperer
+80 U Chittering Harvester
+84 R Dirge Bat
+88 R "Odd the Evens"
+89 C Gloom Pangolin
+90 U Grimdancer
+93 U Insatiable Hemophage
+97 R Mythos of Nethroi
+101 U "Learning Social Distancing"
+104 U Void Beckoner
+106 U Zagoth Mamba
+111 U "Round 2: Fight!"
+112 C Cloudpiercer
+113 C Drannith Stinger
+114 R Everquill Phoenix
+118 U Footfall Crater
+125 M Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+127 R Mythos of Vadrok
+133 U "Recycling Monitor"
+136 C Shredded Sails
+141 R Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+144 U Auspicious Starrix
+145 U "Breach the Barrier"
+146 C Bristling Boar
+147 U "Trump Shard"
+148 R Colossification
+152 C Fertilid
+154 C Fully Grown
+155 R Gemrazer
+156 U Glowstone Recluse
+162 R Kogla, the Titan Ape
+164 U Migration Path
+165 C "Spring Cleaner"
+166 U Monstruous Step
+167 C Mosscoat Goriak
+168 R "Mythos of Brokkos"
+174 U Titanoth Rex
+175 M Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+176 C "Harmless Houseplant"
+177 U Back for More
+178 U "BLARGbeast"
+179 M Brokkos, Apex of Forever
+180 U Channeled Force
+181 M Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+182 R Death's Oasis
+183 U Dire Tactics
+187 M General Kudro of Drannith
+188 U General's Enforcer
+190 M Illuna, Apex of Wishes
+193 R Labyrinth Raptor
+197 M Nethroi, Apex of Death
+200 U Primal Empathy
+201 R "Big Boy Forest Crusher"
+203 M Rielle, the Everwise
+206 U Skull Prophet
+209 M Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt
+211 U Sprite Dragon
+213 U Trumpeting Gnarr
+214 M Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
+220 M Fiend Artisan
+221 R Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+227 R Lutri, the Spellchaser
+228 R "Obosh, With The Leggies"
+229 U Proud Wildbonder
+231 R Umori, the Collector
+234 R Crystalline Giant
+235 U Indatha Crystal
+236 U Ketria Crystal
+238 U Raugrin Crystal
+239 U Savai Crystal
+242 U Zagoth Crystal
+275 M Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+316 M Luminous Broodmoth
+354 R Keruga, the Macrosage
+
+[tokens]
+w_1_1_human_soldier
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/editions/Unstable.txt b/forge-gui/res/editions/Unstable.txt
index 636eead1d2a..efa45ccd3cb 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/editions/Unstable.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/editions/Unstable.txt
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ w_2_2_cat
 w_0_1_goat
 w_1_1_spirit_flying
 w_1_1_spirit_flying
+w_4_4_angel_flying
+w_4_4_angel_flying
 w_1_1_soldier
 u_1_1_faerie_spy_flying_haste_draw
 u_8_8_octopus
@@ -45,6 +47,7 @@ g_1_1_squirrel
 g_6_6_wurm
 gw_x_x_elemental_total_creatures
 gw_x_x_elemental_total_creatures
+wubrg_4_4_dragon
 c_a_clue_draw
 c_a_clue_draw
 c_x_x_a_construct
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/GuiBase.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/GuiBase.java
index aee6e20dd49..89001f1da97 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/GuiBase.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/GuiBase.java
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ public class GuiBase {
     private static IGuiBase guiInterface;
     private static boolean propertyConfig = true;
     private static boolean networkplay = false;
+    private static boolean isAndroidport = false;
 
     public static IGuiBase getInterface() {
         return guiInterface;
@@ -13,9 +14,9 @@ public class GuiBase {
     public static void setInterface(IGuiBase i0) {
         guiInterface = i0;
     }
-    public static void enablePropertyConfig(boolean value) {
-        propertyConfig = value;
-    }
+    public static void enablePropertyConfig(boolean value) { propertyConfig = value; }
+    public static void setIsAndroid(boolean value) { isAndroidport = value; }
+    public static boolean isAndroid() { return isAndroidport; }
     public static boolean isNetworkplay() {
         return networkplay;
     }
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CObjectInputStream.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CObjectInputStream.java
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..b6d53c311ad
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CObjectInputStream.java
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+package forge.net;
+
+import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ClassResolver;
+
+import java.io.EOFException;
+import java.io.IOException;
+import java.io.InputStream;
+import java.io.ObjectInputStream;
+import java.io.ObjectStreamClass;
+import java.io.StreamCorruptedException;
+
+public class CObjectInputStream extends ObjectInputStream {
+    private final ClassResolver classResolver;
+
+    CObjectInputStream(InputStream in, ClassResolver classResolver) throws IOException {
+        super(in);
+        this.classResolver = classResolver;
+    }
+
+    protected void readStreamHeader() throws IOException {
+        int version = this.readByte() & 255;
+        if (version != 5) {
+            throw new StreamCorruptedException("Unsupported version: " + version);
+        }
+    }
+
+    protected ObjectStreamClass readClassDescriptor() throws IOException, ClassNotFoundException {
+        int type = this.read();
+        if (type < 0) {
+            throw new EOFException();
+        } else {
+            switch(type) {
+                case 0:
+                    return super.readClassDescriptor();
+                case 1:
+                    String className = this.readUTF();
+                    Class<?> clazz = this.classResolver.resolve(className);
+                    return ObjectStreamClass.lookupAny(clazz);
+                default:
+                    throw new StreamCorruptedException("Unexpected class descriptor type: " + type);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    protected Class<?> resolveClass(ObjectStreamClass desc) throws IOException, ClassNotFoundException {
+        Class clazz;
+        try {
+            clazz = this.classResolver.resolve(desc.getName());
+        } catch (ClassNotFoundException var4) {
+            clazz = super.resolveClass(desc);
+        }
+
+        return clazz;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CObjectOutputStream.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CObjectOutputStream.java
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..b086ad87827
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CObjectOutputStream.java
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+package forge.net;
+
+import java.io.IOException;
+import java.io.ObjectOutputStream;
+import java.io.ObjectStreamClass;
+import java.io.OutputStream;
+
+public class CObjectOutputStream extends ObjectOutputStream {
+    static final int TYPE_FAT_DESCRIPTOR = 0;
+    static final int TYPE_THIN_DESCRIPTOR = 1;
+
+    CObjectOutputStream(OutputStream out) throws IOException {
+        super(out);
+    }
+
+    protected void writeStreamHeader() throws IOException {
+        this.writeByte(5);
+    }
+
+    protected void writeClassDescriptor(ObjectStreamClass desc) throws IOException {
+        Class<?> clazz = desc.forClass();
+        if (!clazz.isPrimitive() && !clazz.isArray() && !clazz.isInterface() && desc.getSerialVersionUID() != 0L) {
+            this.write(1);
+            this.writeUTF(desc.getName());
+        } else {
+            this.write(0);
+            super.writeClassDescriptor(desc);
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CompatibleObjectDecoder.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CompatibleObjectDecoder.java
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..ff836965c88
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CompatibleObjectDecoder.java
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+package forge.net;
+
+import forge.GuiBase;
+import io.netty.buffer.ByteBuf;
+import io.netty.buffer.ByteBufInputStream;
+import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandlerContext;
+import io.netty.handler.codec.LengthFieldBasedFrameDecoder;
+import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ClassResolver;
+
+import java.io.ObjectInputStream;
+import java.io.StreamCorruptedException;
+
+public class CompatibleObjectDecoder extends LengthFieldBasedFrameDecoder {
+    private final ClassResolver classResolver;
+
+    public CompatibleObjectDecoder(ClassResolver classResolver) {
+        this(1048576, classResolver);
+    }
+
+    public CompatibleObjectDecoder(int maxObjectSize, ClassResolver classResolver) {
+        super(maxObjectSize, 0, 4, 0, 4);
+        this.classResolver = classResolver;
+    }
+
+    protected Object decode(ChannelHandlerContext ctx, ByteBuf in) throws Exception {
+        ByteBuf frame = (ByteBuf)super.decode(ctx, in);
+        if (frame == null) {
+            return null;
+        } else {
+            ObjectInputStream ois = GuiBase.hasPropertyConfig() ?
+                    new ObjectInputStream(new ByteBufInputStream(frame, true)):
+                    new CObjectInputStream(new ByteBufInputStream(frame, true),this.classResolver);
+
+            Object var5 = null;
+            try {
+                var5 = ois.readObject();
+            } catch (StreamCorruptedException e) {
+                e.printStackTrace();
+            } finally {
+                ois.close();
+            }
+
+            return var5;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CompatibleObjectEncoder.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CompatibleObjectEncoder.java
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..a1060ed1a30
--- /dev/null
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CompatibleObjectEncoder.java
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+package forge.net;
+
+import forge.GuiBase;
+import io.netty.buffer.ByteBuf;
+import io.netty.buffer.ByteBufOutputStream;
+import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandlerContext;
+import io.netty.handler.codec.MessageToByteEncoder;
+
+import java.io.ObjectOutputStream;
+import java.io.Serializable;
+
+public class CompatibleObjectEncoder extends MessageToByteEncoder<Serializable> {
+    private static final byte[] LENGTH_PLACEHOLDER = new byte[4];
+
+    @Override
+    protected void encode(ChannelHandlerContext ctx, Serializable msg, ByteBuf out) throws Exception {
+        int startIdx = out.writerIndex();
+        ByteBufOutputStream bout = new ByteBufOutputStream(out);
+        ObjectOutputStream oout = null;
+
+        try {
+            bout.write(LENGTH_PLACEHOLDER);
+            oout = GuiBase.hasPropertyConfig() ? new ObjectOutputStream(bout) : new CObjectOutputStream(bout);
+            oout.writeObject(msg);
+            oout.flush();
+        } finally {
+            if (oout != null) {
+                oout.close();
+            } else {
+                bout.close();
+            }
+        }
+
+        int endIdx = out.writerIndex();
+        out.setInt(startIdx, endIdx - startIdx - 4);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CustomObjectDecoder.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CustomObjectDecoder.java
deleted file mode 100644
index 47d898769d4..00000000000
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CustomObjectDecoder.java
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,58 +0,0 @@
-package forge.net;
-
-import forge.GuiBase;
-import io.netty.buffer.ByteBuf;
-import io.netty.buffer.ByteBufInputStream;
-import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandlerContext;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.LengthFieldBasedFrameDecoder;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ClassResolver;
-import org.mapdb.elsa.ElsaObjectInputStream;
-
-import java.io.ObjectInputStream;
-
-public class CustomObjectDecoder extends LengthFieldBasedFrameDecoder {
-    private final ClassResolver classResolver;
-
-    public CustomObjectDecoder(ClassResolver classResolver) {
-        this(1048576, classResolver);
-    }
-
-    public CustomObjectDecoder(int maxObjectSize, ClassResolver classResolver) {
-        super(maxObjectSize, 0, 4, 0, 4);
-        this.classResolver = classResolver;
-    }
-
-    protected Object decode(ChannelHandlerContext ctx, ByteBuf in) throws Exception {
-        ByteBuf frame = (ByteBuf) super.decode(ctx, in);
-        if (frame == null) {
-            return null;
-        } else {
-            if (GuiBase.hasPropertyConfig()){
-                ElsaObjectInputStream ois = new ElsaObjectInputStream(new ByteBufInputStream(frame, true));
-
-                Object var5;
-                try {
-                    var5 = ois.readObject();
-                } finally {
-                    ois.close();
-                }
-
-                return var5;
-            }
-            else {
-                ObjectInputStream ois = new ObjectInputStream(new ByteBufInputStream(frame, true));
-
-                Object var5;
-                try {
-                    var5 = ois.readObject();
-                } finally {
-                    ois.close();
-                }
-
-                return var5;
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    public static int maxObjectsize = 10000000; //10megabyte???
-}
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CustomObjectEncoder.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CustomObjectEncoder.java
deleted file mode 100644
index 58dc82a58fb..00000000000
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/CustomObjectEncoder.java
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,56 +0,0 @@
-package forge.net;
-
-import forge.GuiBase;
-import io.netty.buffer.ByteBuf;
-import io.netty.buffer.ByteBufOutputStream;
-import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandlerContext;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.MessageToByteEncoder;
-import org.mapdb.elsa.ElsaObjectOutputStream;
-
-import java.io.ObjectOutputStream;
-import java.io.Serializable;
-
-public class CustomObjectEncoder extends MessageToByteEncoder<Serializable> {
-    private static final byte[] LENGTH_PLACEHOLDER = new byte[4];
-
-    public CustomObjectEncoder() {
-    }
-
-    protected void encode(ChannelHandlerContext ctx, Serializable msg, ByteBuf out) throws Exception {
-        int startIdx = out.writerIndex();
-        ByteBufOutputStream bout = new ByteBufOutputStream(out);
-
-        if (GuiBase.hasPropertyConfig()){
-            ElsaObjectOutputStream oout = null;
-            try {
-                bout.write(LENGTH_PLACEHOLDER);
-                oout = new ElsaObjectOutputStream(bout);
-                oout.writeObject(msg);
-                oout.flush();
-            } finally {
-                if (oout != null) {
-                    oout.close();
-                } else {
-                    bout.close();
-                }
-            }
-        } else {
-            ObjectOutputStream oout = null;
-            try {
-                bout.write(LENGTH_PLACEHOLDER);
-                oout = new ObjectOutputStream(bout);
-                oout.writeObject(msg);
-                oout.flush();
-            } finally {
-                if (oout != null) {
-                    oout.close();
-                } else {
-                    bout.close();
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        int endIdx = out.writerIndex();
-        out.setInt(startIdx, endIdx - startIdx - 4);
-    }
-}
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/GameProtocolHandler.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/GameProtocolHandler.java
index face68c68ac..d22fc8bdf33 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/GameProtocolHandler.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/GameProtocolHandler.java
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 package forge.net;
 
 import forge.FThreads;
+import forge.assets.FSkinProp;
 import forge.net.event.GuiGameEvent;
 import forge.net.event.ReplyEvent;
+import forge.util.gui.SOptionPane;
 import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandlerContext;
 import io.netty.channel.ChannelInboundHandlerAdapter;
 
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ public abstract class GameProtocolHandler<T> extends ChannelInboundHandlerAdapte
 
     @Override
     public final void channelRead(final ChannelHandlerContext ctx, final Object msg) {
+        final String[] catchedError = {""};
         System.out.println("Received: " + msg);
         if (msg instanceof ReplyEvent) {
             final ReplyEvent event = (ReplyEvent) msg;
@@ -36,7 +39,9 @@ public abstract class GameProtocolHandler<T> extends ChannelInboundHandlerAdapte
 
             final Method method = protocolMethod.getMethod();
             if (method == null) {
-                throw new IllegalStateException(String.format("Method %s not found", protocolMethod.name()));
+                //throw new IllegalStateException(String.format("Method %s not found", protocolMethod.name()));
+                catchedError[0] += String.format("IllegalStateException: Method %s not found (GameProtocolHandler.java Line 43)\n", protocolMethod.name());
+                System.err.println(String.format("Method %s not found", protocolMethod.name()));
             }
 
             final Object[] args = event.getObjects();
@@ -56,7 +61,9 @@ public abstract class GameProtocolHandler<T> extends ChannelInboundHandlerAdapte
                         } catch (final IllegalAccessException | IllegalArgumentException e) {
                             System.err.println(String.format("Unknown protocol method %s with %d args", methodName, args == null ? 0 : args.length));
                         } catch (final InvocationTargetException e) {
-                            throw new RuntimeException(e.getTargetException());
+                            //throw new RuntimeException(e.getTargetException());
+                            catchedError[0] += (String.format("RuntimeException: %s (GameProtocolHandler.java Line 65)\n", e.getTargetException().toString()));
+                            System.err.println(e.getTargetException().toString());
                         }
                     } else {
                         Serializable reply = null;
@@ -70,8 +77,11 @@ public abstract class GameProtocolHandler<T> extends ChannelInboundHandlerAdapte
                             }
                         } catch (final IllegalAccessException | IllegalArgumentException e) {
                             System.err.println(String.format("Unknown protocol method %s with %d args, replying with null", methodName, args == null ? 0 : args.length));
-                        } catch (final InvocationTargetException e) {
-                            throw new RuntimeException(e.getTargetException());
+                        } catch (final NullPointerException | InvocationTargetException e) {
+                            //throw new RuntimeException(e.getTargetException());
+                            catchedError[0] += e.toString();
+                            SOptionPane.showMessageDialog(catchedError[0], "Error", FSkinProp.ICO_WARNING);
+                            System.err.println(e.toString());
                         }
                         getRemote(ctx).send(new ReplyEvent(event.getId(), reply));
                     }
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/NetConnectUtil.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/NetConnectUtil.java
index fcd66d05efc..b33bafae8a6 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/NetConnectUtil.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/NetConnectUtil.java
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 package forge.net;
 
 import forge.match.LobbySlotType;
+import forge.properties.ForgeConstants;
 import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringUtils;
 
 import forge.GuiBase;
@@ -179,7 +180,8 @@ public class NetConnectUtil {
             client.connect(hostname, port);
         }
         catch (Exception ex) {
-            return null;
+            //return a message to close the connection so we will not crash...
+            return new ChatMessage(null, ForgeConstants.CLOSE_CONN_COMMAND);
         }
 
         return new ChatMessage(null, Localizer.getInstance().getMessage("lblConnectedIPPort", hostname, String.valueOf(port)));
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/ProtocolMethod.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/ProtocolMethod.java
index 642e79dec5c..f34d35fdb8e 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/ProtocolMethod.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/ProtocolMethod.java
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 package forge.net;
 
 import com.google.common.base.Function;
-import forge.GuiBase;
 import forge.assets.FSkinProp;
 import forge.deck.CardPool;
 import forge.game.GameEntityView;
@@ -18,12 +17,9 @@ import forge.player.PlayerZoneUpdates;
 import forge.trackable.TrackableCollection;
 import forge.util.ITriggerEvent;
 import forge.util.ReflectionUtil;
-import org.apache.commons.lang3.SerializationUtils;
 
-import java.io.Serializable;
 import java.lang.reflect.Method;
 import java.util.Collection;
-import java.util.ConcurrentModificationException;
 import java.util.List;
 import java.util.Map;
 
@@ -159,24 +155,15 @@ public enum ProtocolMethod {
     }
 
     public void checkArgs(final Object[] args) {
-        if (GuiBase.hasPropertyConfig())
-            return; //uses custom serializer for Android 8+..
         for (int iArg = 0; iArg < args.length; iArg++) {
-            Object arg = null;
-            Class<?> type = null;
-            try {
-                arg = args[iArg];
-                if (this.args.length > iArg)
-                    type = this.args[iArg];
+            final Object arg = args[iArg];
+            final Class<?> type = this.args[iArg];
+            if (!ReflectionUtil.isInstance(arg, type)) {
+                //throw new InternalError(String.format("Protocol method %s: illegal argument (%d) of type %s, %s expected", name(), iArg, arg.getClass().getName(), type.getName()));
+                System.err.println(String.format("InternalError: Protocol method %s: illegal argument (%d) of type %s, %s expected (ProtocolMethod.java Line 163)", name(), iArg, arg.getClass().getName(), type.getName()));
             }
-            catch (ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException ex){ ex.printStackTrace(); }
-            catch(ConcurrentModificationException ex) { ex.printStackTrace(); }
-            if (arg != null)
-                if (type != null)
-                    if (!ReflectionUtil.isInstance(arg, type)) {
-                        throw new InternalError(String.format("Protocol method %s: illegal argument (%d) of type %s, %s expected", name(), iArg, arg.getClass().getName(), type.getName()));
-            }
-            if (arg != null) {
+            //this should be handled via decoder or it will process them twice
+            /*if (arg != null) {
                 // attempt to Serialize each argument, this will throw an exception if it can't.
                 try {
                     byte[] serialized = SerializationUtils.serialize((Serializable) arg);
@@ -189,7 +176,7 @@ public enum ProtocolMethod {
                     // can't seem to avoid this from periodically happening
                     ex.printStackTrace();
                 }
-            }
+            }*/
         }
     }
 
@@ -199,7 +186,8 @@ public enum ProtocolMethod {
             return;
         }
         if (!ReflectionUtil.isInstance(value, returnType)) {
-            throw new IllegalStateException(String.format("Protocol method %s: illegal return object type %s returned by client, expected %s", name(), value.getClass().getName(), getReturnType().getName()));
+            //throw new IllegalStateException(String.format("Protocol method %s: illegal return object type %s returned by client, expected %s", name(), value.getClass().getName(), getReturnType().getName()));
+            System.err.println(String.format("IllegalStateException: Protocol method %s: illegal return object type %s returned by client, expected %s  (ProtocolMethod.java Line 190)", name(), value.getClass().getName(), getReturnType().getName()));
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/client/FGameClient.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/client/FGameClient.java
index 44a1a7d79d5..75547b95677 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/client/FGameClient.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/client/FGameClient.java
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 package forge.net.client;
 
+import forge.net.CompatibleObjectDecoder;
+import forge.net.CompatibleObjectEncoder;
 import io.netty.bootstrap.Bootstrap;
 import io.netty.channel.Channel;
 import io.netty.channel.ChannelFuture;
@@ -26,8 +28,6 @@ import forge.net.event.IdentifiableNetEvent;
 import forge.net.event.LobbyUpdateEvent;
 import forge.net.event.MessageEvent;
 import forge.net.event.NetEvent;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ObjectDecoder;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ObjectEncoder;
 
 public class FGameClient implements IToServer {
 
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ public class FGameClient implements IToServer {
                 public void initChannel(final SocketChannel ch) throws Exception {
                     final ChannelPipeline pipeline = ch.pipeline();
                     pipeline.addLast(
-                            new ObjectEncoder(),
-                            new ObjectDecoder(9766*1024, ClassResolvers.cacheDisabled(null)),
+                            new CompatibleObjectEncoder(),
+                            new CompatibleObjectDecoder(9766*1024, ClassResolvers.cacheDisabled(null)),
                             new MessageHandler(),
                             new LobbyUpdateHandler(),
                             new GameClientHandler(FGameClient.this));
@@ -86,7 +86,8 @@ public class FGameClient implements IToServer {
     }
 
     public void close() {
-        channel.close();
+        if (channel != null)
+            channel.close();
     }
 
     @Override
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/server/FServerManager.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/server/FServerManager.java
index 68e4f7d1bbd..8e4942ce6b4 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/server/FServerManager.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/net/server/FServerManager.java
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ import forge.interfaces.IGuiGame;
 import forge.interfaces.ILobbyListener;
 import forge.match.LobbySlot;
 import forge.match.LobbySlotType;
+import forge.net.CompatibleObjectDecoder;
+import forge.net.CompatibleObjectEncoder;
 import forge.net.event.LobbyUpdateEvent;
 import forge.net.event.LoginEvent;
 import forge.net.event.LogoutEvent;
@@ -24,8 +26,6 @@ import io.netty.channel.nio.NioEventLoopGroup;
 import io.netty.channel.socket.SocketChannel;
 import io.netty.channel.socket.nio.NioServerSocketChannel;
 import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ClassResolvers;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ObjectDecoder;
-import io.netty.handler.codec.serialization.ObjectEncoder;
 import io.netty.handler.logging.LogLevel;
 import io.netty.handler.logging.LoggingHandler;
 
@@ -99,8 +99,8 @@ public final class FServerManager {
                         public final void initChannel(final SocketChannel ch) throws Exception {
                             final ChannelPipeline p = ch.pipeline();
                             p.addLast(
-                                    new ObjectEncoder(),
-                                    new ObjectDecoder(9766*1024, ClassResolvers.cacheDisabled(null)),
+                                    new CompatibleObjectEncoder(),
+                                    new CompatibleObjectDecoder(9766*1024, ClassResolvers.cacheDisabled(null)),
                                     new MessageHandler(),
                                     new RegisterClientHandler(),
                                     new LobbyInputHandler(),
@@ -180,6 +180,15 @@ public final class FServerManager {
         this.localLobby = lobby;
     }
 
+    public void unsetReady() {
+        if (this.localLobby != null) {
+            if (this.localLobby.getSlot(0) != null) {
+                this.localLobby.getSlot(0).setIsReady(false);
+                updateLobbyState();
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
     public boolean isMatchActive() {
         return this.localLobby != null && this.localLobby.isMatchActive();
     }
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgeConstants.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgeConstants.java
index 471e6acbbf0..12e9b309a5d 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgeConstants.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgeConstants.java
@@ -237,6 +237,7 @@ public final class ForgeConstants {
     public static final String QUEST_PREFS_FILE     = USER_PREFS_DIR + "quest.preferences";
     public static final String CONQUEST_PREFS_FILE  = USER_PREFS_DIR + "conquest.preferences";
     public static final String ITEM_VIEW_PREFS_FILE = USER_PREFS_DIR + "item_view.preferences";
+    public static final String CLOSE_CONN_COMMAND   = "<<_EM_ESOLC_<<";
 
     // data that has defaults in the program dir but overrides/additions in the user dir
     private static final String _DEFAULTS_DIR = RES_DIR + "defaults" + PATH_SEPARATOR;
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgePreferences.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgePreferences.java
index c18a316c30a..8ba539ec1ba 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgePreferences.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/properties/ForgePreferences.java
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ public class ForgePreferences extends PreferencesStore<ForgePreferences.FPref> {
         UI_ENABLE_PRELOAD_EXTENDED_ART("false"),
         UI_ENABLE_BORDER_MASKING("false"),
         UI_SHOW_FPS("false"),
-        UI_USE_ELSA("false"),
+        UI_NETPLAY_COMPAT("false"),
         UI_LOAD_UNKNOWN_CARDS("true"),
         UI_ALLOW_ORDER_GRAVEYARD_WHEN_NEEDED ("Never"),
         UI_DEFAULT_FONT_SIZE("12"),
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/EventVisualizer.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/EventVisualizer.java
index 69ce7a8fba1..734fd807df2 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/EventVisualizer.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/EventVisualizer.java
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ import forge.game.event.GameEventCardSacrificed;
 import forge.game.event.GameEventCardTapped;
 import forge.game.event.GameEventFlipCoin;
 import forge.game.event.GameEventGameOutcome;
+import forge.game.event.GameEventGameStarted;
 import forge.game.event.GameEventLandPlayed;
 import forge.game.event.GameEventManaBurn;
 import forge.game.event.GameEventPlayerLivesChanged;
@@ -47,6 +48,11 @@ public class EventVisualizer extends IGameEventVisitor.Base<SoundEffectType> imp
         this.player = lobbyPlayer;
     }
 
+    @Override
+    public SoundEffectType visit(GameEventGameStarted event) {
+        return SoundEffectType.StartDuel;
+    }
+
     @Override
     public SoundEffectType visit(final GameEventCardDamaged event) { return SoundEffectType.Damage; }
     @Override
diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/SoundEffectType.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/SoundEffectType.java
index 14ea9684c53..002e93360a0 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/SoundEffectType.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/sound/SoundEffectType.java
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ public enum SoundEffectType {
     ScriptedEffect("", false), // Plays the effect defined by SVar:SoundEffect
     Shuffle("shuffle.wav", false),
     Sorcery("sorcery.wav", false),
+    StartDuel("start_duel.wav",false),
     Tap("tap.wav", false),
     Token("token.wav", true),
     Untap("untap.wav", true),