Well, since I'm such a nerd I had to bring this up...
For those of you who don't know, Magic is a popular TCG. There are 5 different colours (white/blue/black/red/green) that you can make decks around to use. The main objective is to knock your opponent's life down from 20 to 0 using various creatures and spells (sounds like pretty much every card game >_>).
I currently play every friday at the FNM (friday night magic) tournaments at Wally's down on Hastings. I am also studying to become a judge and will be judging at the prerelease event for Alara Reborn at BCIT on April 25th. I have been playing for a couple years now (a.k.a. huge nerd) so if anyone ever has any more questions about Magic the Gathering I'm willing to help out.
Yay we should start a fur group for this! Chi is in!
I only collected the Kamigawa cards cause they were japanese. I have a Red/White samurai deck. It sucks but I still use it.
I used to be VERY into this game, won a fair bit of money as a kid :)
I play magic pretty well.....I'd be down for any games as long as I don't have prior commitments
I run a red green black devour deck from shards and a green black elf deck
Bring on my Celestial Justice Deck! XD Aka Life Deck *evil grin*
Fav decks of mine through the years:
UBgr Prosbloom
U/r Fish (won me hundreds of dollars in T1 tournies) :)
wgbu Balancing 'Tings (Terravore, balancing act)
'tog decks of various forms
UBrw Junk (Vindicates, meddling mages, Finkles ect)
Ur March of the Machines (t2, for when 'finity was everywhere)
uhhhh
many many more :p
Ember, March of the Machines is such a cool card, good job.
As for decks....I've always been one who didn't enjoy netdecking much. The only time I ever did was the Ravnica/TimeSpiral Dragonstorm deck, which also sows that I'm usually the combo deck player. Time to take a trip down memory lane...(sorry if some of you have no idea about the cards I'm about to mention)
First deck: Platinum Angel/Diplomatic Immunity control. First deck I ever made, out of random cards I liked just to play for fun with friends.
Deck 2: March/Station combo. Thus why I say March of the Machines is awesome. It was also my first FNM deck.
Deck 3: Kamigawa land/hand control. This was an interesting deck, and Azami was awesome.
Deck 4: Dragonstorm combo. Bringing out 4 big dragons in 1 turn was always a thumbs up for me.
Deck 5: Triskelivus control. Urzatron to hold down spellburst, then just fly in with triskelivus. Controls usually fun, as long as I don't think TOO much.
Deck 6: Megrim/Rack/Wistful Thinking combo. Random fun deck I made, worked out a lot better then I planned.
Deck 7: Solarbeam (mana ramp/blaze combo). Named after my original pokemon TCG deck, land thinning like np. Seedguide Ash was never though bad of again.
Deck 8: Dark Solarbeam. Same idea, but ran with balck and Profane Command insted of blaze for more control options.
Deck 9: Dragon aggro. Fun deck to make use of Dramatic Entrance, 8/8 turn 3 was so cool.
Current Deck: Solarbeam v2. Banefire was too good to resist, along with Martial Coup. White gave more control options, and ran rainbow for Exploding Borders.
I'm now waiting to see how Alara Reborn will turn out before I make my next deck. All gold set...should be interesting.
P.S. Last Sunday I judged my very first event, and got a pretty good review. I'll also be judging the Alara Reborn prerelease, and will have a chance to take the L1 test and become a certified judge.
hehe i still play almost every day.
I play a
Green: +1/+1 counter deck (its all about buffing everything)
&
5 colors: A strange 80 card deck that brings forth the fury of the five powers
We should get a furry draft together >.>
I stopped playing at about.. Ice Age?
I sold off all my Alpha and Beta cards back then, made a decent amount of money.
: Ravenwood April 16, 2009, 12:02:31 -06:00
I sold off all my Alpha and Beta cards back then, made a decent amount of money.
Could have made more if you saved them and sold them off now...or much later =3
: Ember April 15, 2009, 03:58:35 -06:00
We should get a furry draft together >.>
That would be epic cool!!!!!
sooooo whos interested in meeting up at a card shop on a weekend soon for a few games.
: Malicai April 21, 2009, 12:10:06 -06:00
sooooo whos interested in meeting up at a card shop on a weekend soon for a few games.
Make it friday and you got yourself a meet. If you don't already have a games shop in mind, I kinda wanna suggest a games shop I used to visit every friday night for magic and 40k battles. They have a huge back room with couches and a pool table. They order pizza and have those magic things where everyone pitches in for a box set and has a tourny.
: Kaji April 21, 2009, 01:08:21 -06:00
: Malicai April 21, 2009, 12:10:06 -06:00
sooooo whos interested in meeting up at a card shop on a weekend soon for a few games.
Make it friday and you got yourself a meet. If you don't already have a games shop in mind, I kinda wanna suggest a games shop I used to visit every friday night for magic and 40k battles. They have a huge back room with couches and a pool table. They order pizza and have those magic things where everyone pitches in for a box set and has a tourny.
I'm guessing you're talking about Mishra's.
If they aren't busy then I'm probably up for it, except that I'm usually playing at Wally's on fridays for FNM anyway. Who knows though, I could maybe change my mind...the next couple weekends are pretty bad too. I'll be judging the prerelease this Saturday at BCIT, followed by judging at the One Stop Shop on Sunday, then there's the VImeet and Vfurmeet.
I'm too used to standard though, so the most I'll probably have is 1-2 standard type decks on me, and maybe 1 old standard deck. Although I've been really tempted to make a Mind's Desire deck for extended, that card was always fun.
P.S. ChiChi, ask David and mention to him about all of this, I'm sure he'd be up for it.
Kaji: which place would this be? :p
: Raikon April 21, 2009, 01:43:39 -06:00
I'm guessing you're talking about Mishra's.
Nope. Mishra's actually moved to Brentwood mall. Has no back room to play in anyways, and even then, their old place was still pretty small.
: Ember April 21, 2009, 06:09:19 -06:00
Kaji: which place would this be? :p
I cant really remember the name but its a few block away from the Langley theater just off of highway 1. Their back room is practically warehouse sized with 3 long large tables for the tabletop games, about 10 other long tables for card games and board games, and then they have some couches and a pool table as well. Its a great place. If we went there on a Friday night (granted the place still exists) then we can also enjoy whatever else goes on there as well. I can bring my 40k army as well.
This is where it's located (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=49.177897,-122.664413&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=49.177825,-122.664714&sspn=0.002097,0.006909&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17)
YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUS!
As of today, I am officially a level 1 certified DCI Magic the Gathering Judge.
Prerelease was so fun, other then the fact I was there for 12h. Many people showed up, it was perfect. Not hectic, but busy enough to keep you doing stuff.
Congratulation Raikon! *hugs*
: Raikon April 25, 2009, 11:18:29 -06:00
YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUS!
As of today, I am officially a level 1 certified DCI Magic the Gathering Judge.
That's great to hear dude. Keep up the good work and some day you'll be taking trips to far locations for professional judging.
congrats
After nearly dying from happiness after opening my entire box (36 packs) plus the 8 packs I won from playing in the small prrelease event at Wally's the day after, I have a good amount of the new set. (I've never opened so many packs in my life, and Max got 2 boxes for judging @_@)
If anyone's interested in seeing the new set, or even getting back into Magic and making new decks, let me know, I'm always willing to help as much as possible.
OMG, I collected Magic cards in my elementary schooling, And i still have them today! I love playing magic cards!
I see a lot of people going to play at the Surrey Central mall at the board and games place. "I forget the name..."
I sadly have no idea what place you're talking about, since I usually only play in the Vancouver area.
I'm also taking a sort of hiatus from Magic, at least until the new rules get smoothed in. I'll still be watching it and judging, but as for playing I'm probably gonna wait a bit.
My ex is still pretty big into Magic. He probably has several cars' worth in Magic cards by now.
I play very casually, usually just with friends at school between classes and stuff like that. A lot of my cards are older, I think I even have some betas in my deck. And by deck I mean the only deck I have and play with.
Chi no longer has to work!! So please lets start something ok?
anyone out there got baneslayers. im looking to get 4 for the upcoming magic provincials
also, anyone else going too the provincials?
on another note. I have been running magic night after parties at my house or my cuz's house after FNM or after saturday night magic. we go from after 9 ish till 2-3 am sometime. when hosted at my place I can offer crash space for lots of people.
we get an average of 5-9 people.
So if anyones really wanting to get back into playing and willing to make it too langley I can let yall know when my place is hosting again
: Raikon April 29, 2009, 01:35:38 -06:00
After nearly dying from happiness after opening my entire box (36 packs) plus the 8 packs I won from playing in the small prrelease event at Wally's the day after, I have a good amount of the new set. (I've never opened so many packs in my life, and Max got 2 boxes for judging @_@)
If anyone's interested in seeing the new set, or even getting back into Magic and making new decks, let me know, I'm always willing to help as much as possible.
Another judge is a furry too, hm hm hm? :)
Congrats on the win sir! Though you mention Max... is he a furry as well? Interesting! This would make 3 furries that I know are judges in the local area not including myself. And a pleasure to meet you :) I'm another magic the gathering player myself, but for FNMs, well, I play almost everywhere that have drafts happening.
*waves* I'm in for a furmeet at a cardshop in suit to play.. Just gotta get the suit, but I play like my name sake.. except I changed my name just slightly.. After all.. I'm supposed to be Ajani Goldmane.. =) Anyways.. lemme know and you've got yourselves a meetup. because I'd totally be down for playing and chilling in suit. =)
I appear to be a little late in replying to this topic XD
But i am super up for a MTG meet :D
I'm not sure if anyone's interested, but the Worldwake Prerelease is on January 30th. I'll be helping judge the big event at BCIT. It will start at 8:30-9am with a couple 32person sealed events along with a large sealed event later in the day, followed by many rounds of booster drafts, 1-2 more 32person flights, and even some draw prizes near the end of the day. Also, if anyone does go and is looking for me, I'll be most likely the tallest judge there (there's 1 judge as tall as me, but I don't think he's coming), or you can just ask any of the judges for Sasha.
P.S.
Another judge is a furry too, hm hm hm? :)
Congrats on the win sir! Though you mention Max... is he a furry as well? Interesting! This would make 3 furries that I know are judges in the local area not including myself. And a pleasure to meet you :) I'm another magic the gathering player myself, but for FNMs, well, I play almost everywhere that have drafts happening.
I'm the only furry I know of that is a judge, so I either don't know who you're thinking of or haven't found out that he's a furry yet. I'm also pretty sure Max is not a furry.
People still buy M:tG? Damn, I thought after pulling crap like Platinum Angel and planeswalker cards, people would see how massive the power creep is and stop. Especially since portal was banned because of how powerful it was, then they reprinted cards from it in legal sets. I remember the days when a 4/4 creature was amazing. Now I see a 10/10 indesctructible for 10 mana. Yeesh.
Anyone up for a meetup to just play EDH or extended? I'm looking forwards to meeting other furries and just playing cards.
I would, but I'm just about to leave to judge Regionals at the Engineer's Auditorium.
: Kardrack February 04, 2010, 03:56:07 -07:00
People still buy M:tG? Damn, I thought after pulling crap like Platinum Angel and planeswalker cards, people would see how massive the power creep is and stop. Especially since portal was banned because of how powerful it was, then they reprinted cards from it in legal sets. I remember the days when a 4/4 creature was amazing. Now I see a 10/10 indesctructible for 10 mana. Yeesh.
You feel very strongly about something you seem to know very little about :\
Of course the power level has to creep up, otherwise the new set would seem weak compared to the older sets- also it would kill innovation in extended and T1. Still, they reset the power level down a bit every so often
Platinum Angel is not overpowered by virtue of it being both an artifact and a creature- it dies to a LOT of targeted removal. Further, at the 7 mana mark the cost restriction is pretty prohibitive. Platinum angel was restricted to being used in reanimator style decks (including welder), or oath type decks (with whatever oath like engine )
Outside of that, it was occasional used by UW style control decks running either the Urza lands or the cloud lands- in which case the most useful feature of Platinum Angel was that it held no coloured mana cost as the lands produced colourless. In those decks, the finishing card is almost irrelevant.
Was it good? Sometimes. But it was always the target of engines, it was pretty terrible on it's own.
Darksteel collosus, Which is a 11/11 indestructible for 11 mana (I assume that's what you meant, because there is no 10/10 indestructible for 10 mana in the game) is the same in that it found limited usage in engine based decks. (Proteus Staff, reanimator/welder) Darksteel Collosus was pretty much NEVER played for the mana cost. If you can't find a way to win before you can hardcast an 11 mana spell, you are terrible at this game.
Portal was banned because it was a set meant for players to learn the game- the rules were modified in portal greatly. Many of the cards in portal would not work with the normal game. Further, they didn't want the price of portal cards being pushed upwards by veteran players sniping for the few good cards in the set, putting the cost out of the reach of new people just trying to learn.
They started reprinting select portal cards in normal sets at the request of players who wanted specific portal only cards for legal play- people who were complaining for the exact same reason you are.
Planeswalker cards were pretty pimp tho :p
Planeswalkers. \o/
Also... Emrakul, the aeons torn (huge assrape if you get it out. ;p) \o/
I'd rather not get into this argument and after this post I will not comment on it at all. But when a game makes older cards simply useless, the creep has grown too strong. Now before you say it, yes I know some older cards still rock. I'm also annoyed by the new rules. Apparently, rather than damage being persistent and only leaving your creatures at the cleanup phase, damage is removed at the end of combat. Also, I here tell that they are removing mana burn. Sure, that's a good idea. To hell with teaching people about resource conservation. And I bet you're going to find some way to re-butt all this but you're not going to be changing my opinion. I remember back when they banned Lightning Bolt because it did three damage for one mana, and they said they would never unban it due to it being too powerful. Now I see a card that costs two mana, white and red, and both deals 3 damage and gives you 3 health. Did they forget or do they simply not care about that anymore? I would also love to see the return of banding. Lots of people thought it was a garbage ability but it was amazing. It took away the opponents ability to decide how damage is dealt to multiple blockers. And again, I hate the idea of planeswalker cards. The whole story point of the game is the players are planeswalkers and are summoning monsters and casting spells at each other. Now I am sure people are going to say something like "Who cares? It's just a game." yes, it is a game but that game is very heavily story driven. The cards are all based on books an whatnot. But whatever, you guys take your new magic and have fun. I'll be here playing in local tourneys of classic players where tactics was a much bigger issue. Again, you are going to say something about new magic is still tactical and while it is, it's not as much as the old one. That's the end of my post and I will not be posting again in this section after saying my piece. Oh also, don't just go saying I know nothing about this or things along that line. That's rude and I would prefer to keep a mature attitude. I was stating my opinion about the game, not talking about the knowledge or intelligence of other players. Lets keep things civil without any level of name calling please.
Dude. Paragraphs. Use them.
: Kardrack May 17, 2010, 01:53:24 -06:00
I'd rather not get into this argument and after this post I will not comment on it at all. But when a game makes older cards simply useless, the creep has grown too strong. Now before you say it, yes I know some older cards still rock. I'm also annoyed by the new rules. Apparently, rather than damage being persistent and only leaving your creatures at the cleanup phase, damage is removed at the end of combat. Also, I here tell that they are removing mana burn. Sure, that's a good idea. To hell with teaching people about resource conservation. And I bet you're going to find some way to re-butt all this but you're not going to be changing my opinion. I remember back when they banned Lightning Bolt because it did three damage for one mana, and they said they would never unban it due to it being too powerful. Now I see a card that costs two mana, white and red, and both deals 3 damage and gives you 3 health. Did they forget or do they simply not care about that anymore? I would also love to see the return of banding. Lots of people thought it was a garbage ability but it was amazing. It took away the opponents ability to decide how damage is dealt to multiple blockers. And again, I hate the idea of planeswalker cards. The whole story point of the game is the players are planeswalkers and are summoning monsters and casting spells at each other. Now I am sure people are going to say something like "Who cares? It's just a game." yes, it is a game but that game is very heavily story driven. The cards are all based on books an whatnot. But whatever, you guys take your new magic and have fun. I'll be here playing in local tourneys of classic players where tactics was a much bigger issue. Again, you are going to say something about new magic is still tactical and while it is, it's not as much as the old one. That's the end of my post and I will not be posting again in this section after saying my piece. Oh also, don't just go saying I know nothing about this or things along that line. That's rude and I would prefer to keep a mature attitude. I was stating my opinion about the game, not talking about the knowledge or intelligence of other players. Lets keep things civil without any level of name calling please.
For education's sake, I've highlighted the incorrect parts of your post in bold
: Kardrack May 17, 2010, 01:53:24 -06:00
I'd rather not get into this argument and after this post I will not comment on it at all. But when a game makes older cards simply useless, the creep has grown too strong. Now before you say it, yes I know some older cards still rock. I'm also annoyed by the new rules. Apparently, rather than damage being persistent and only leaving your creatures at the cleanup phase, damage is removed at the end of combat. Also, I here tell that they are removing mana burn. Sure, that's a good idea. To hell with teaching people about resource conservation. And I bet you're going to find some way to re-butt all this but you're not going to be changing my opinion. I remember back when they banned Lightning Bolt because it did three damage for one mana, and they said they would never unban it due to it being too powerful. Now I see a card that costs two mana, white and red, and both deals 3 damage and gives you 3 health. Did they forget or do they simply not care about that anymore? I would also love to see the return of banding. Lots of people thought it was a garbage ability but it was amazing. It took away the opponents ability to decide how damage is dealt to multiple blockers. And again, I hate the idea of planeswalker cards. The whole story point of the game is the players are planeswalkers and are summoning monsters and casting spells at each other. Now I am sure people are going to say something like "Who cares? It's just a game." yes, it is a game but that game is very heavily story driven. The cards are all based on books an whatnot. But whatever, you guys take your new magic and have fun. I'll be here playing in local tourneys of classic players where tactics was a much bigger issue. Again, you are going to say something about new magic is still tactical and while it is, it's not as much as the old one. That's the end of my post and I will not be posting again in this section after saying my piece. Oh also, don't just go saying I know nothing about this or things along that line. That's rude and I would prefer to keep a mature attitude. I was stating my opinion about the game, not talking about the knowledge or intelligence of other players. Lets keep things civil without any level of name calling please.
And now the same, with the correct parts in italics.
tl;dr kardrack.
There are so many things wrong with that novel paragraph including that fact that you basically contradicted yourself and made yourself look like one of the most close-minded people I've ever seen, but for the sake of this thread I won't jump on the bandwagon and instead will try to come up with some relevancy. I don't care if you never see this, I won't let all of these flaws and contradictions go unanswered for! *Phoenix Wright pose*
1. I highly doubt MtG used mana burn to teach people about conserving resources. It is a game after all, not a documentary. The reason mana burn was taken out was because good players could easily work around it and newer players found it something really hard to remember while trying to learn the game. It made perfect sense and nobody I knew had any problem with that change. Also, just for fun let's look at Yugioh. Their only resource is sacrificing people/monsters to play more powerful cards. I highly doubt Konami wants the world to form a cult.
2. I don't know where you heard that combat damage is removed at end of combat, but to my knowledge that is completely false. All they changed damage wise was it no longer using the stack when resolving.
3. Lightning Bolt really isn't that great of a card. The only reason they would have banned it is because Magic back then was a lot faster and they got tired of every deck running 4 of it and just blasting the opponent's face in. Now Magic has much steadier gameplay. Yes it's a good burn spell; No it won't ensure you victory anymore.
4. Lightning Helix (the deal 3 gain 3 card you mentioned) really isn't that great of a card. It's cool and fits in with its colours, but the multicolour made it only usable in a couple decks or forced people to fit those colours into their decks. Multicolour cards are supposed to be better, it's a pat on the back for fulfilling its harder then other cards' mana requirements. I do think that multicolour decks have gotten a lot easier to make recently, but that still doesn't mean that multicoloured spells are as easy as other spells and people that can play them should be allowed that bit of extra benefit.
5. Nothing much to say on banding. It was hilarious, but all it did was confuse newer players and make better players laugh at the near-pointlessness of it.
6. As said before, MtG is a game. It was never trying to follow the books other then that characters in it. Adding planeswalkers actually made sense. Sure it took a bit to get used to the change but it added a whole new vivid and interesting aspect to the game. I know there's still a lot of people that dislike planeswalkers, but making them actually tied the game more to the book by matching the personalities and styles of the characters in the books with the abilities of the cards.
7. Yes, tactics are a lot different from 5-10 years ago. They aren't gone though, they're just different. Every move still requires thinking and strategy. Of course tactics would change as more cards are introduced. Just because it's a different style of play doesn't mean it's any better or worse then before. If you prefer the older style of playing that's fine, just don't go criticizing opinionating it just because you don't like it.
Sorry if this seems really long, but I wasn't going to let all of these unsupported, impetuous 'opinions' on a game I play and work for sit there without being dealt with.
P.S. There is no 10/10 indestructible for 10 mana. You're either thinking of Darksteel Colossus (an 11/11 for 11 mana), Ulamog (a 10/10 for 11 mana I doubt you even know exists if you pay no attention to the current game), or Progenitus (a 10/10 for 10 mana that is not only not indestructible, the mana cost is 2 of each coloured mana making it pretty ridiculous to play in the first place).
Raikon wtf are you doing don't resurrect a dead thread!!!
Too late. I know I killed this thread by pointing out a bunch of flaws in a certain post, but I've been hearing an increase in the number of furries that are playing so I figured I'll check and see if it's true. I don't know if anyone is interested or if this is just a wasted post, but if there are still people interested in trying to get together I'd rather take the 2 minutes to make this post rather than have everyone who wants to looking around blindly.
Oh gods. A friend of mine bought that toolkit or whatever it is called and I wanted to throw it out the window. A 7/7 for 9 mana with annihilate 1 (Every time this creatures attacks, the opponent must sacrifice 1 permanent). Or something like that. But what got me was "Holy crap, this is a common?!" Stuff with abilities like that should be powerful legends like the original Nicol Bolas "When Nicol bolas deals damage, your opponent must discard their hand." And they are colourless creatures rather then gold. Hell, by looking at the artwork it should be a full rainbow gold. And there are a couple uncommon versions of them in that box. I don't want to bring up the power creep thing but that is way too strong. And before saying it is easy to kill them, two cards from the old sets. Inviolability and Diplomatic Immunity. That set made me die a little bit inside. I am thinking about buying it but only because it has 100 land cards.
: Kardrack May 17, 2010, 01:53:24 -06:00
I'd rather not get into this argument and after this post I will not comment on it at all.
Say what?
Yeah I said I wont comment on that argument, now grow up. I'm talking about that tool kit.
: Kardrack May 17, 2010, 01:53:24 -06:00
I'd rather not get into this argument and after this post I will not comment on it at all. But when a game makes older cards simply useless, the creep has grown too strong.
: Kardrack May 17, 2010, 01:53:24 -06:00
That's the end of my post and I will not be posting again in this section after saying my piece.
: Kardrack July 26, 2010, 01:25:20 -06:00
I don't want to bring up the power creep thing but that is way too strong.
With that out of the way I'll go back to the relevant topic, which is you thinking a bad card is amazing. I stared at the card for a good while and don't see anything that makes that card good. 7/7 for 9 mana is mediocre. Colourless mana ya maybe it's ok, but it's P/T is still low. I'm pretty sure it's the ability that you think is great, which it really isn't. Sac 1 permanent when it attacks? Already 3 things wrong with that.
1. It needs to attack, and has nothing (on its own) to protect itself from getting removed way before that. Diplomatic Immunity? Okay have fun getting 11 mana to try and make it safe.
2. It's 9 mana! I don't care if it's a 7/7, that much mana to 'possibly' make your opponent sac something is horrible.
3. This is the one that really matters. You have absolutely no control over what your opponent sacrifices. Want to know what happens 99% of the time? They sac a land. They feel practically no harm from it. Remember it costing 9 mana? Yeah I'm pretty sure by then they have enough lands to really not care about losing 1 a turn by that point.
If you were asking for advice or giving constructive criticism I would treat you more seriously. Instead you're trying to rant about and flame a game you supposedly dislike because of how it has changed. This is a thread for people to talk about a game they enjoy or discuss (constructively) things that are bad about the game. You're just complaining about everything you think is horrible about the game (which has been proven to be wrong every time). So either start putting thought into what you say about the game or get out.
P.S. I'd much rather have Diplomatic Immunity on my 'overpowered' Platinum Angel k thanks.
So, let's talk about real magic. Not that lame crap that Kardrack is still caught up on.
Anyone got a good anti-control (bounce + counterspell) deck that they'd care to share? :)
Spells:
4 Path to Exile
3 Negate
2 Cancel
2 Oblivion Ring
4 Fieldmist Borderpost
2 Jace
4 Day of Judgment
2 Elspeth
1 Martial Coup
Creatures:
4 Knight of the White Orchid
4 Meddling Mage
4 Baneslayer
Lands:
4 Glacial Fortress
4 Sejiri Refuge
9 Plains
7 Island
expensive deck tho :)
also where does everyone play. I play a pastimes regularly but when I move Ill prob be down at stronghold.
I think he was looking for a deck to BEAT those kind of control decks o.O Also, that deck looks super expensive >_>
I play at Wally's mostly down on Hastings, although I love visiting Stronghold near Royal Oak skytrain as well.
Jeez, that looks like a super expensive deck, and what Raikon said. ;pπ
ahh anti control sorry XD well play any deck of your choice and play around your opp. make him think hes running the game, when really you are in control :D
What Malicai said. If you want a decent idea deck wise though, anti control is pretty much mono red aggro with Manabarbs. If you get it in play, you're pretty much guaranteed to win against control.
That or another control deck, but have fun spending an hour on one game.
Off the current topic but I just checked out the archenemy packs that came out. This game is so damn...FUN. Seriously, I love Magic Archenemy with the whole scheme deck. Reminds me of the old vanguard cards. It is like something me and some friend came up with in highschool. One guy had a deck not restricted by the ban/restricted list and has to beat two other people. But this thing is just damn awesome. Plus the black deck had a card that a friend of mine had but it was stolen years ago. Yeah some ass stole his Avatar of Woe when it came out and he got it as a gift, now he got a replacement. Yes I still believe some cards are overpowered but I can totally ignore it and just have fun with the Archenemy game. Seriously, this is really fun and I suggest you guys grab it and try it out.
Boredom leads to me reviving dead threads I have an interest in >_>
Scars of Mirrodin has officially been released for a couple days. I want to know what everyone thinks about it in terms of constructed play, limited (drafting) play, and it's relation to the original Mirrodin set.
Scars of Mirrodin is amazing.
At first I was afraid of what to play Post-Rotation (Type II, I suck at limited >_<), seeing as I played Naya but traded my Vengevines for a set of force of wills (I added a few things too obv.)
But I'm trying out this mono-black deck w/ Phylactery Lich, and frankly, I love it, Mimic-Vat is so under-rated (As is Sword of Body and Mind ~ looooooove that card). Wurmcoil Engine is just plain ridiculous and Ratchet Bomb gives me a way to kill plainswalkers/tokens/artifacts/my own persecutor/mana dorks/fauna shamans/etc.
I still feel weird playing a deck without BSA tho ....
PS: Any1 going to champs on sat.? I am =3
I'll be at Champs for sure. Whether I'm judging or playing is a whole different question.
Well I'll see you there then ^.^
I'd agree but I've never met you so I have no idea how to meet up with you >_>
Also, pretty sure I'm not judging this. It just means I'll have to crush everyone in the tournament =D
I'll just say hi to you or something, I believe my friend knows what you look like (I've probably seen you b4 too, I've been to some events at Engineer's Aud.)
And if that fails I -might- wear my fox toque >_________> (I'll be wearing mah wolf shirt for sure tho)
PS: I hope Niko is judging (or at least there) ^.^
You know Niko? Who's your friend that knows me? Is it Malicai? Is he coming too? Why am I asking so many questions? I like waffles?
Also, I think I finally decided on a deck to play. Only hint: it's the opposite of what I normally play.
I'm pretty sure my friend doesn't actually "know" you, more like has seen you judge at events. Who's Malicai lol? =3
And yah I've seen Niko around at StrongHold sometimes.
PS: I usually play at Cravings
Im malicai XD didn't go to champs though. Maybe next year
Even though I did not read the entire thread I just wanted to say that I too play MTG every Friday night at the Clayton's Mall here in Sechelt. We have an average group size of 6-15 people and I have been playing (not consistently though) ever since Mirage/4th ed came out back in 1995 I think it was. I have way to many decks to list what I play. I play at the local non-standard tournaments occasionally (when they are up and running anyways) otherwise I am a casual player that enjoys playing the game more than wining. Because to me it's all about having fun with friends and if I win well that is just an added bonus xD
YAY MTG , I was knocked out by a stupid tie for the PTQ otherwise i was top 10 =(
Damn players having all the luck... Hellkite , 3 arrests, precursor golem and a freaking koth =( ruined my day
I have been curious about this as there seems to be a few more MTG player showing up in our community as of late.
What formats do you all play? Personally I am a 'broad spectrum' player when it comes to the formats available and have several decks that are tailored for each type of format. My personal favorites are EDH and Teams ^_^
Edit: I forgot to mention that I am more of a casual player than anything, but my group here on the coast likes to mix things up so we play a variety of different formats like: EDH, Assassin, Two-Headed, Team, 5-Star, Arch Enemy, and Emperor.
I has no idea how MtG works but curious if we have enough ppl to get together and play!
I played as a kid, and still have ~2000 cards kicking about. They're getting super dusty, but if people want to play casually FFA or simple team matches, I'm down for that. I don't know any tournament "formats" or how they work, unfortunately. I'm also out of date on the current rules, but I know the basics well enough to handle that. Plus, I can supply about 5 - 6 semi-decent decks for learning with.
I've been getting back into it (since stopping after highschool) because my gaming group likes it. We spend a lot of time playing 2v2s, but we've been eyeing the scheme packs (one versus three). Playing with more htan two people always seems more fun, as there's more strategy involved, and we get to play around with variant rules like team life pools and friendly targeting.
I personally have about seven decks. I don't know the current tournament rules, though, so I couldn't tell you if any of them are tournament legal - I just know which ones are fun to play and which aren't fun to play against. Funny how they're usually the same.
We've also played around with the idea of doing our own single draft, but we haven't committed to spending the money, so, for now, it's just free matches and teams. :3
Ultimately, I don't think we know a lot of the more traditional formats. A lot of the ones you mention, for instance, Roxxy, I'm unfamiliar with. What's Emperor?
i usually just play casually in standard format, but occasionally i do drafts or a 'Bitch' match.
i dunno if you know what bitch matches are or not so if anyone wants to know then ask :V
I can't give new input here since I just play with Skitkat.
1v1s, 2v2s, shared 2v2s, 4p FFAs, 5pFFAs. ^^
: Skitkat December 25, 2010, 11:21:35 -07:00
Ultimately, I don't think we know a lot of the more traditional formats. A lot of the ones you mention, for instance, Roxxy, I'm unfamiliar with. What's Emperor?
I am going to provide some links that will show you guys what each format is ^^
Vinatge: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrvintage (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrvintage)
Legacy: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrlegacy (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrlegacy)
Extended: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrextended (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrextended)
Standard: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrstandard (http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrstandard)
Two-Headed Giant: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfr2hg (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfr2hg)
Star (5-star, 5-point or Pentagram): http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/sf6 (http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/sf6)
Arch Enemy: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/91 (http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/feature/91)
Assassin: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Magic:_The_Gathering/Assassin_Format (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Magic:_The_Gathering/Assassin_Format)
EDH(Elder Dragon Higlander): http://mtgcommander.net/rules.php (http://mtgcommander.net/rules.php)
Emperor: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Article.aspx?x=magic/rules/emperor (http://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Article.aspx?x=magic/rules/emperor)
I don't feel like going into all the Limited formats right now mainly because I don't play many of them :p
As I stated in my original post I am more of a causal player and rarely stick to the tournament formats, other than EDH.
Oh and one more thing.....What is a 'Bitch' match Thanatos?
Thanks, Roxxy! A lot of these formats look -really- interesting. I'm excited to try them out with my group. EDH, Star, and Two-Headed Giant particularly.
I play vintage :3
I played I guess vintage. We always had a house list of rules and banned cards, but never any limits.
The Star format actually sounds, and maybe Arch Enemy, but with AE it sounds like it would be too easy to pinpoint who is targeting whom.
: Skitkat December 27, 2010, 04:19:24 -07:00
Thanks, Roxxy! A lot of these formats look -really- interesting. I'm excited to try them out with my group. EDH, Star, and Two-Headed Giant particularly.
You're Welcome ^^
OMK! I love EDH so much, this format is a testament to a persons deck building skills! X3
We play a lot of Two-Headed Giant at the mall every Friday
: Lune December 27, 2010, 04:39:07 -07:00
I play vintage :3
My local tourney format is Vintage Lune :3
: Zen December 27, 2010, 05:00:53 -07:00
I played I guess vintage. We always had a house list of rules and banned cards, but never any limits.
The Star format actually sounds, and maybe Arch Enemy, but with AE it sounds like it would be too easy to pinpoint who is targeting whom.
Zen in AE it is a team of players against the Arch Enemy, so the idea is they all target him/her while he/she tries to wipe everyone else out.
The Star format is a lot of fun! I just wish my group played it more often >_>
About a month ago my group and I decided to mix EDH with Arch Enemy! That was a interesting series of games we had :3
: Roxxy_Starrz December 27, 2010, 06:27:37 -07:00
: Zen December 27, 2010, 05:00:53 -07:00
I played I guess vintage. We always had a house list of rules and banned cards, but never any limits.
The Star format actually sounds, and maybe Arch Enemy, but with AE it sounds like it would be too easy to pinpoint who is targeting whom.
Zen in AE it is a team of players against the Arch Enemy, so the idea is they all target him/her while he/she tries to wipe everyone else out.
The Star format is a lot of fun! I just wish my group played it more often >_>
Ack sorry, I meant Assassin format, not Arch Enemy. AE would be good with a bunch of starters and one experienced player.
: Zen December 27, 2010, 09:43:40 -07:00
Ack sorry, I meant Assassin format, not Arch Enemy. AE would be good with a bunch of starters and one experienced player.
'tis okay ^^
I have only played assassin once and from my experience with it, it was quite challenging to play out because the deck I was using was designed to eliminate all my opponents with massive amounts of damage/life drain. My ex'es stuffy doll deck won that game. Frigging stuffy stuffy doll Prototype Portal combo >_<
AE on the other hand is only good if the Arch Enemy is the beginner and the rest of the players are all seasoned Vintage players with decks that have power 9 cards in them! Okay I might be exaggerating a wee bit there X3
The idea of Arch Enemy is that everyone at the table has at least some experience with the game under their belt because the Arch Enemy has the upper hand with his Scheme cards that are used before and after the other players turn.
To give you an Idea of the power of the Scheme cards I will provide a few links to a couple of the scheme cards I have in my Scheme Deck.
http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212611 (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212611)
http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212600 (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212600)
http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212579 (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212579)
I am so vintage, that I play mostly with *gasp* Fallen Empires :monocle: for all the flack it gets I think it is the most unique and fun sets, and it is the core component to many possible theme decks :P
: Lune December 28, 2010, 07:31:25 -07:00
I am so vintage, that I play mostly with *gasp* Fallen Empires :monocle: for all the flack it gets I think it is the most unique and fun sets, and it is the core component to many possible theme decks :P
lawlz you sounds like one of my friends that I play with here on the coast Lune. He's a Fallen Empires and Homelands junky! :D
Power to the Thalids! :D
: Roxxy_Starrz December 27, 2010, 06:36:01 -07:00
About a month ago my group and I decided to mix EDH with Arch Enemy! That was a interesting series of games we had :3
That sounds pretty interesting. Maybe after my group has tried out a few different formats, we'll mix and match our own. If we do, I'll tell you how well (or, more likely horribly) it goes. :3
: Skitkat December 28, 2010, 06:35:25 -07:00
That sounds pretty interesting. Maybe after my group has tried out a few different formats, we'll mix and match our own. If we do, I'll tell you how well (or, more likely horribly) it goes. :3
hehe I would love to hear what you guys come up with for the mixing of formats X3
Thanks for the format list, Roxxy!
Skit and I tried out a 1v1 commander before trying it with our friends.. I'm having fun running a super-high mana genesis wave deck.
32 mana, a ton of ways to collect them, and then genesis wave with 19+; draw 16+ cards and play any permanents that cost 16+ or more, for free. Funnnn. ^^
: Luna December 29, 2010, 02:36:50 -07:00
Thanks for the format list, Roxxy!
Skit and I tried out a 1v1 commander before trying it with our friends.. I'm having fun running a super-high mana genesis wave deck.
32 mana, a ton of ways to collect them, and then genesis wave with 19+; draw 16+ cards and play any permanents that cost 16+ or more, for free. Funnnn. ^^
No Problem Luna! :3
Whaaa that genesis wave deck sounds brutal! I don't know if I have anything to stop something like that! :p
I play typ2 and relentless rats edh XD
no idea what i play in terms of format, but i play cards from way back up to current. and i play prety much any style :P i have a white enchantment control EDH deck and about 12 other regular decks. ever tried planes chase? kinda gives an interesting spin to things. i got lazy and instead of buying all the planes i just wrote them on que cards and use a d6 XP
gonna be gone till april 2 but after that if theres games going on i would love to join ^^
my edh is soo trolly XD thruming stone and the rats XD
I've recently gotten into it. Wanting to find someone local to mentor me or play friendly games
: RainRat October 27, 2012, 11:50:29 -06:00
I've recently gotten into it. Wanting to find someone local to mentor me or play friendly games
I'd be more then happy to play with you. Hit me up some time
Is there some sort of deck builder where you tell it what cards you have and it tells you the best deck you could make with those?
There are a very large number of variables involved with creating a MTG deck. As far as I am aware there is no program that can tell you what the best deck is. There are some programs and websites out there that can run virtual games against your deck to test it though.
: RainRat October 30, 2012, 11:37:31 -06:00
Is there some sort of deck builder where you tell it what cards you have and it tells you the best deck you could make with those?
Allot of it is trial and error, knowing your rules, and being prepared for anything :P
If you ever want to hand out and build / play / test I'm game.
Either my place or a shop, I've got too many cards to transport so I normally only bring my rare binder if I go to a shop.
I live on 6th street in Burnaby, maybe I can help ya out with a few cards or trade a few :3
Also one of my favorite card search sites Magiccards.info
They allow you to search by pretty much anything.
edition, name, rules, types, colors, cost, power, toughness, converted mana cost, loyalty, rarity, format, and even by artist. (Few more which I left out)
So if your ever looking for cards that do specific things they will give you a good grasp.
They also, when you pull up a card will give you the specific rulings about it.
Another one I like is Cardkingdom.com
When you search for a card they also bring up a list of cards that other people have bought to go along with that card. this can lead to some ideas that you may not have thought of.
So I'm going to do a Standard game this Friday, was wondering if there were any tips on what to play.
Rares and above that I have are Isolated Chapel, Battle of Wits, Cyclonic Rift, Steam Vents, Carnival Hellsteed, Grave Betrayal, Deadbridge Goliath, Loxodon Smiter, 2xPithing Needle, Grimgrim Corpse-Born, Deathrite Shaman, Pack Rat, Death's Presence, Supreme Verdict, Redirect, Devastation Tide, Hound of GriselBrand, Drowned Catacomb, Wild Defiance, Ash Zealot.
Anything in the Angelic Might, Solitary Fiends, Fiery Dawn, Selesnya Surge sets
These I believe are expired from Standard unless they've been reprinted but I'll list them for interest:
2x Sprouting Thrinax, 2x Whirling Dervish (these have "DCI" as the set)
Grand Abolisher, Gideon Jura, Sutured Ghoul, Sunpetal Grove, Rites of Flourishing
Sets: Sacred Assault, Grab for Power
Anyone have a foil kracken hatching I can trade? it's an on going joke up here and i would love to have the only one ;D
@rainrat It's tough to get into standard. the new event decks are an amazing way to start. The even deck gives you a strong core to build around.
@buddy I have a lot of foils and I'm sure I have at least on in my foil stuff ill take a look tonight
So this is my deck for Standard format:
9 Mountain
7 Swamp
1 Rakdos Guildgate
1 Rix-Maadi Guildmage
4 Rakdos Shred-Freak
3 Kruin Striker
1 Liliana of the Dark Realms
1 Ash Zealot
2 Kessig Malcontents
3 Riot Ringleader
1 Zealous Conscripts
2 Daggerdrome Imps
1 Knight of Infamy
1 Thrill-Kill Assassin
3 Thatcher Revolt
2 Vigilante Justice
1 Rakdos Charm
3 Deviant Glee
1 Searing Spear
1 Ultimate Price
1 Tribute to Hunger
1 Street Spasm
1 Predator's Gambit
1 Doom Blade
1 Demolish
1 Electrickery
1 Mark of Mutiny
2 Rakdos Keyrune
1 Bladed Bracers
2 Pithing Needle
you should make a 15 card sideboard inc. one or two of each land (just in case)
So, I did go the Friday Night Magic, and Whovianart was right. I finished about middle of the road; I think that I tried to squeeze by with too little land.
I had couple people try to mill me, not one attempt succeeded. I'm not saying I won them all, but noone made me run out of cards.
My current personal deck is an all-back:
1 Ultimate Price
3 Cremate
1 Pithing Needle
2 Necrobite
1 Tragic Slip
1 Ring of Xathrid
1 Predator's Gambit
1 Murder
4 Deviant Glee
1 Essence Harvest
2 Ravenous Rats
4 Drainpipe Vermin
2 Pack Rat
2 Thrill-Kill Assassin
2 Knight of Infamy
2 Liliana's Shade
1 Vampire Nighthawk
1 Deathrite Shaman
1 Daggerdrome Imp
1 Searchlight Geist
1 Desecration Demon
1 Grim Roustabout
22 Swamp
I'd also buy bulk cards for fun decks. I'll pay $1 for 200 if they're mostly Standard and mostly not basic lands.
: Ratasnormaluser November 28, 2012, 08:34:23 -07:00
I'd also buy bulk cards for fun decks. I'll pay $1 for 200 if they're mostly Standard and mostly not basic lands.
Don't know how much luck you'll have on $1 for 200 standard cards most sell for $0.25 each and at bulk might be lucky to go $10 for 100-150 cards
anywhos ive been working around the idea of building my Ur-Dragon EDH deck for some time and i finally got around to putting some cards together.
only problem is ive eliminated down to 120 cards and i need to get to 100. been pacing back and forth over the cards and cant decide what to cut.
http://www.mtgdeckbuilder.net/Decks/ViewDeck/370457 (http://www.mtgdeckbuilder.net/Decks/ViewDeck/370457)
Scion the Ur-Dragon is my champion
any suggestions on things to take out or replace?
because its a dragon deck it needs a fairly heavy early game mana ramp seeing as how most of the dragons are around 6cost
ive tested through about 6 or seven plays with all 120 cards, and i seem to be doing pretty good to mana ramp to 6 average turn three or four.
: Ceowolf November 29, 2012, 10:46:54 -07:00
Don't know how much luck you'll have on $1 for 200 standard cards most sell for $0.25 each and at bulk might be lucky to go $10 for 100-150 cards
I'm basing that offer on sites like http://sales.starcitygames.com/buylist/ (http://sales.starcitygames.com/buylist/) - for bulk common/uncommon - 3.00 per 1000 cards. I felt that I was being generous.
Oh, and I've never played EDH, so I can't help with that. Wouldn't mind learning though.
: RainRat November 30, 2012, 02:01:30 -07:00
I'm basing that offer on sites like http://sales.starcitygames.com/buylist/ (http://sales.starcitygames.com/buylist/) - for bulk common/uncommon - 3.00 per 1000 cards. I felt that I was being generous.
Oh, and I've never played EDH, so I can't help with that. Wouldn't mind learning though.
shops are different :P they have a constant influx of cards. players want to get a little something more in return for their cards although i guess it all depends on condition, edition, and repetition of the cards as well
as for EDH its not hard to get into rules are fairly simple and close to the same.
-deck consists of 100 cards. 99 single copies in your library (cant have more than one of the same named card) and 1 champion
-champion is a legendary creature and your deck can only consist of cards in your champions color. ex: Zedruu the Greathearted, 1colorless 1r 1w 1blu, your deck can consist of red white and blue cards (and artifacts)
-mulligan rules are different and better imo called partial paris where you pick which cards you dont want put them to the side and draw one less. ex: start with 7 cards in hand, drop 5 and draw 4. that leaves you with 6, you can repeat this process down to 1 card
-as for combat you start with 40 life, but if you can deal 21 commander damage you can also win.
-you commander sits in the commander slot on the side of the field, it costs his regular mana cost to play him, and if he is removed from the field (aside from to you hand or your deck) he returns to the commander slot and cost an additional 2 colorless more to play for each time he returns to the commander slot
i think that pretty much sums it up, its a fun style of play
there is also planes chase (playing on a global effecting field that can be shifted) and archenemy (everyone vs one player that has extra powers) if you haven't tried them yet they are also great ways to switch it up a bit.
whats really fun is an 3 way EDH, each player has an archenemy deck all while playing planes chase. don't think it can get more randomly fun than that.
1. Well judging from the fact that I haven't gotten any offers yet, you're probably right, so I'll update my offer to $1 per 175 mostly Standard, mostly not basic land cards.
2. If you want to do Commander, I'm game. Let's set up a time or just agrre to do it on game night.
3. Finally changed my Black/Red into my Red/White: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/redwhite-humans-02-12-12-1/ (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/redwhite-humans-02-12-12-1/) Critique welcomed
: RainRat December 02, 2012, 09:06:00 -07:00
1. Well judging from the fact that I haven't gotten any offers yet, you're probably right, so I'll update my offer to $1 per 175 mostly Standard, mostly not basic land cards.
2. If you want to do Commander, I'm game. Let's set up a time or just agrre to do it on game night.
3. Finally changed my Black/Red into my Red/White: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/redwhite-humans-02-12-12-1/ (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/redwhite-humans-02-12-12-1/) Critique welcomed
RainRat you have an EDH deck! I want to play again next time. I'll bring 5 colour dragons! Rawr! We gotta get a bunch of people for EDH, atleast 4.
Thanks for linking to that Site Rain rat
I've added my WIP deck there as you know I keep making changes to it to make it better
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/first-golgari-deck-1/ (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/first-golgari-deck-1/)
Critiques and card suggestions are most welcome I know it definitely needs 2 more Rancors and 3 champion of Lambholts in there. considering dropping one Akroma's Memorial to Sideboard (I know it has a high cost however if a game should last that long that does allow me to easily make that final push if I can get it into play which is why it is main board or at the very least distract my opponent long enough to get one of my deck strategies into play)
I haven't made any golgari so I have no advice there.
Could somebody explain or link to an explanation of the different deck types? I.e. Bant, Jund, RDW. Searching finds example decks but doesn't explain what they mean.
: Choco December 31, 2012, 12:56:56 -07:00
Thanks for linking to that Site Rain rat
I've added my WIP deck there as you know I keep making changes to it to make it better
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/first-golgari-deck-1/ (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/first-golgari-deck-1/)
Critiques and card suggestions are most welcome I know it definitely needs 2 more Rancors and 3 champion of Lambholts in there. considering dropping one Akroma's Memorial to Sideboard (I know it has a high cost however if a game should last that long that does allow me to easily make that final push if I can get it into play which is why it is main board or at the very least distract my opponent long enough to get one of my deck strategies into play)
tapped out seems to be tapped out at the moment, sites down.
Does anyone still play at Wally's on Hastings? Wally's my landlord. I've always said I was going to stop in and play but haven't got around to it.
Went in to pay rent today. Wally's got packs of Mirage, Revised, The Dark and I think a few other old old sets. Mirage and Dark were $10/Booster. Revised I think was $65/booster.
Just if anyone is feeling nostalgic.
65.00 per pack?, wow, i used to sell them for 2.50, but of course that was when dual lands were only 10.00 each.
the dangers of buying the early packs (revised and older), is that one could actually look at what the cards are in a pack without actually opening them (no kidding, test me).
Doesn't surprise me. But I wouldn't buy packs for that much, I only ever used cash value as a means of determining trade value. I wouldn't pay much in the way of cash for any magic card, unless I thought it would save me from buying packs upon packs of a set I didn't like in order to find one I card I wanted... Speaking of which, before I go buying more Homelands from the shop, does anyone have a Didgeridoo that's in good shape?
Oh Wally's...that brings back good memories. I love that shop, even though it's so small.
I realize this thread is incredibly old, but I didn't want to put another topic with the same subject matter on here. :p
I'm totally new to MTG, played Duels of the Planeswalkers a bit, but really want to get into the real thing.
I'm going to head to Stronghold Magic on Monday and figure out what kind of deck I want to build and use.
Would anyone be interested in playing some kitchen table matches with a newbie once I get things set up and figured out? Bearing in mind I'll probably have a pretty mediocre deck. X3
Sure, come to Tuesday sushi, or come to my Game Night(we try to avoid letting Magic take over, but we do play a bit) and we'll play you.
: RainRat August 09, 2014, 10:05:37 -06:00
Sure, come to Tuesday sushi, or come to my Game Night(we try to avoid letting Magic take over, but we do play a bit) and we'll play you.
Cool! I'm not sure if I'd be able to play on Tuesday, but I'll definitely try to make it Thursday. I'm going to head to Stronghold on Monday, probably pick up an event deck, maybe a couple boosters, and go from there.
I went a bit overboard. Got herald of the underworld and 2015 red/black core. A deck box and 2 packs of sleeves. Filled the entire box and got lots of fun ideas for decks.}
I'm thinking of getting into Modern. I have a decent collection of INN-RTR-THS cards I could use.
With the recent bannings there isn't really a consensus I see on what decks are good.
Option 1:
Just running some powerful creatures ie Tarmogoyf using established list. Currently combo decks are big in the format and the game may not last that long. Also those good creatures can be expensive, and while I could afford it, a ban or reprint would destroy the value.
Option 2:
Run a combo deck myself. I doubt that my INN-RTR-THS collection would provide many of the pieces, and the critical piece is usually expensive. Also combo decks tend to get affected by banning.
Option 3:
Super-fast red deck, possibly splashing black or white for discard or answers to combo decks. My current collection would provide ample cards, although some would be less than the optimal choice. I'm also aware that many decks will be prepared for decks like this and wreck the whole plan.
If you're planning on getting into modern, consider that Modern Masters 2 is coming out soon. I've heard there will be a larger print run, so I doubt it will do what the original modern masters did and raise the price of many decks. Holding off until it comes out might be a good bet.
I'm thinking of dropping out of standard myself, because when Wizards implements the new block release structure, it will be far too hard to keep up with. The prices of standard cards may go up too, depending on how draftable it will be.
If I were to get into modern, I would go for Affinity. Its a relatively cheap, competitive start to the format, and its threats are so diverse that a single banning couldn't stop it. That's me though. I'm a green player, and this deck with its synergies and beater creatures seems like my kind of style.
Pick what you are going to have the most fun with. Red is going to be fast, combo is going to be highly interactive and mentally stimulating, and a list with the high efficiency creatures like Tarmogoyf is going to feel very similar to what you would find in the current standard. Maybe brewing is your thing. Whatever you go with, remember that the focus is playing good, fun, magic. ;D
-Ro3
What are your views on using Nephilim as commanders?
I have a absolutely nutty Ink Treader deck that just wipes the board with only a few dollars of rares to back it up.
Not legal as Commanders by Rules As Written.
I might allow it in a casual game. Otherwise, I'd suggest running a 5-colour commander and using some green/black cards to tutor/retrieve it from the graveyard.
I should probably say I don't play with the MTG rulebook in my side pocket. I play casually and for fun.
If you could use any creature as your commander, I'd pick Pack Rat. You think you get rid of it, but it keeps coming back from the Command Zone.
We aren't using "just any old creature" as our comander. The nephilim are legendary creatures in definition, not by rule. To too it of they're also the only 4 colored cards that come close enough to fit as your comander.
We're not anarchists, we're casual players.
Fair enough. Don't let me stop you.
Being a casual player, who builds decks for shiggs sometimes, i'v been really enjoying the newer hydras. So Stronk.
I still have yet to actually see what they can do. All I've heard so far has been praise... but I've yet to see it stand up to the WURG HUG TEAM
: Winter March 03, 2015, 02:32:48 -07:00
I still have yet to actually see what they can do. All I've heard so far has been praise... but I've yet to see it stand up to the WURG HUG TEAM
Well, next time you come over with your cards i'll letchya try em on for size. :)
Keep calm and HUG EVERYONE TO DEATH
Any EDH players? I got a Scion of the Ur Dragon deck. Five colour. You ask what my commander is? ALL THE DRAGONS.
And I am working on an Arcum Dagsson deck which is a a blue artifact deck, which can pull off some crazy combos from what I have read.
Yeah, I've got a few Commander decks. My favorite is Lazav, Dimir Mastermind. Lots of steal and copy; it's fun because you get to play with cards you wouldn't normally, and come up with strategies on the fly, and it self-adjusts to the power level of the table.
: Titan March 11, 2015, 08:42:37 -06:00
Any EDH players? I got a Scion of the Ur Dragon deck. Five colour. You ask what my commander is? ALL THE DRAGONS.
And I am working on an Arcum Dagsson deck which is a a blue artifact deck, which can pull off some crazy combos from what I have read.
Yay EDH! I have a black/red/green deck with Kresh the bloodbraided as commander.
Just started playing fairly recently.
I need to play more EDH. Sadly I only have the two decks. A green/black and a green/red/white.
Comander is the only format I really play nowadays. I love coming up with the silliest decks that are hard to win.
Well guys I am in Richmond, would love to come down and play some games with friendly furs.
If I threw up a deck list would you guys be up to making suggestions?
Sure
I love Mtg! :D ... Really Diggin' the current UB Control atm hehe
Hello im just looking for more edh player s to play with in the lower main land I have 6 edhs, Roon of the hidden realm, Grim grin , Oloro , Nekusar Freyallise , Eight and a half tails working on a 7
I most likely posted in this thread back when I had assumed the form of Roxy, but I still play mtg....occasionally. Mostly I have commander and tiny leaders decks. For commander decks I have three that use the French Ban list (competitive deck lists): Teferi, Temporal Archmage (control, combo), Skittles (control, infect) and Food Chain Prosh (combo). My Tiny Leaders are Daxos of Meletis (control, voltron) and Thellon of Havenwood (beat down). Then I have two multiplayer deck lists: Vorosh, the Hunter (beat down) and Teneb, the Harvester(control). I only have one casual 60 card deck and that is Super Fungus (combo). Then for shits and giggles I have 3 pauper decks (in paper form, lol): Gobblins, Slivers and Cyclops Smash. I am also slowly working on a budget Pox deck for legacy. One of these days I shall drag my scaly carcass and cards into town for a couple of games, if there are people who actually want to meet me in the flesh....
I just made a new edh todayToshiro Umezawa I am loving it
Is there still other furs who meet up to play, id like to meet new friends to play with =D
I still play. What formats do you play, what kind of time/place you aiming for?
Mostly edh I play at craving for a game In surrey center
Lately ive been a filthy casual (jk) but i have a few casual standard decks, and one commander .-. i haven't been able to make a deck properly, so i usually just fiddle with the decks i buy
oh and, i usually have weds and thurs off, so thats really the only times i can venture out, since i work nights i try to sleep the rest of the week in the daytime
We should play some time lol just letting you know my roon of the hidden realm is bs loo I <3 Bant
well if you want to message me more, I'm on both kik and skype, my user is Kuran0, same as here and most other things
OOH great. If you have Thurs off, every second week there's game nights at RainRat's. Rat plays magic, mostly Standard, but he still whoops my ass (I play modern [well, what ever the fuck I want])>.< My deck was alright, then I modded it and it turned to shit, so I'm working on a new one that looks pretty good (I may proxy it for game night, see how it tests).
But,
Come to game night. It's chill and relaxed, usually not an overflow of people ATM, but that changes every now and then.
I can meet you at Lougheed Mall, 5-ish, on Thursday (there's a couple game stores we can check out, beforehand) then go to RainRat's.