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Magic: the Gathering |OT12| Hour of Devastation - Hour of Jace getting dunked on
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Bolas has ended a non-insignificant amount of games shown on stream at the PT.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Of course he has, he's a 7 CMC mythic. The thing is in most of those situations Chandra would have gotten a concession just the same but she'd also not have been a dead card in many other situations.
One game in particular the UR Control player was unable to play Bolas and had a garbage hand full of negates and lands Chandra could have replaced. Digging 6 or 7 cards deep for an answer.
I'm still conflicted when it comes to my deck choice for tomorrow. Basically debating whether to splash for green or black in Boros burn. Black gives me access to Bump over 4 two-mana burn spells (2 Helix, 2 Skullcrack), but Destructive Revelry is just a great all-around answer compared to an awkward 3/2 Smash and Wear/Tear split.
Imperfected
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I think the main thing R&D had to worry about is not making Red too faceroll/non-interactive while still making it "feel" Red. That can be pretty hard, because cards like Ahn-Crop Crasher and Earthshaker Khenra should be above-board in terms of how interactive they are, but it only takes one Ramunap Ruins or Lava Spike for it to feel like they aren't.
I haven't seen any true game-changers yet. Some of the dinosaurs are strong, the legendary in particular, but very expensive. Only one pirate that looks nasty so far. I'm quite curious if the green 3 mana
"all creatures with a +1/+1 counter become unblockable"
Imperfected
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Sometimes you have to play guessing games when it comes to the deck you're facing.
Other times they Turn 1 Ramunap Ruins and Village Messenger.
Other times they Turn 1 Ramunap Ruins and Village Messenger.
The
2R 0/1 haste creature the copies target attacking creature when it attacks could be interesting
that one is weird. It looks like it wants to be in an aggro deck but it would be worse than Ahn-Crop crasher in mono red. And very vulnerable to removal, obviously
Seems like it would be good to cheat in a bunch of damage using one of the Amonkhet green two drops like Exemplar of Strength
Imperfected
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The Skinshifter and the Mirror might make for some fun, if stupid, shenanigans. Hey check out my 12 Glorybringer deck!
well, but then you have to play Exemplar (eww) and you're just getting a 2 mana creature for a higher mana cost (with some upsides, true) until end of turn. Glorybringer would be a lot meaner
good point about the cheating, though. I think the only way the card could see play is through some weird card interaction/combo
charlequin
Banned
I do just want to make fun of the people who thought The Pervert was bad, just a little bit. A cheap indestructible haste creature that adds late-game reach, people.
This seems both like a pretty obvious contributor to their weird reticence to fix the conceptual problems with red via the color pie, but also conversely something that's best addressed by fixing those problems (because then you can make good red archetypes that aren't burn/RDW.)
This seems both like a pretty obvious contributor to their weird reticence to fix the conceptual problems with red via the color pie, but also conversely something that's best addressed by fixing those problems (because then you can make good red archetypes that aren't burn/RDW.)
shockthrill
Banned
its amazing how popular Magic is to this day
is it the most popular card game in the world?
is it the most popular card game in the world?
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Poodlestrike
Banned
Poker.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I kind of feel bad. I'm still sort of following this thread, but I haven't actually played in months. I'm probably to sell out entirely. I moved away from my LGS and MODO isn't really doing much for me these days. 
2 straight years of broken constructed hasn't helped.
2 straight years of broken constructed hasn't helped.SigmasonicX
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I kind of feel bad. I'm still sort of following this thread, but I haven't actually played in months. I'm probably to sell out entirely. I moved away from my LGS and MODO isn't really doing much for me these days.
I mean, I don't play the game at all besides prereleases, and I'm the guy making these threads.
divisionbyzorro
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I kind of feel bad. I'm still sort of following this thread, but I haven't actually played in months. I'm probably to sell out entirely. I moved away from my LGS and MODO isn't really doing much for me these days.
I play the MTGO beta and cube every now again. That's basically all I do anymore, although I do watch all the pro tours because the game is still interesting to me on a conceptual level (just not worth putting money into it to me anymore).
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
it's oddly nice that the cheapest deck in standard is spiking as it pushes the rest of the format down or keeps it steady
Like IDGAF that Hazoret is expensive now.
Like IDGAF that Hazoret is expensive now.
I order you to research and get everyone's opinion on the card from this thread! GO!
Also get your Authority of the Consuls now
Also Hazoret being played really makes me want to bring Robots to FNM next week because I love that deck
Oh and since we're on the subject of "what we do in MTG" I only play paper. I love the social and competitive aspects so I try to get into a PPTQ now and then. Finishing in Day 2 of GP Richmond was my biggest professional accomplishment to date, even earning a pro point. It feels good.
In all the years I've played Magic, Standard has never been my primary format and has rarely even been on the list of formats I play. The game is still plenty fun outside it, and I still like keeping up with the latest sets for draft/sealed. (Amonkhet sealed is seriously one of the best sealed formats ever and it hardly ever gets discussed...)
shockthrill
Banned
yeah meant CCG only games
This Hazoret spike makes my foil copy very happy.
Aside from just playing limited constantly, I was pretty deep in standard through RTR block. But yah the rotation stuff is really hard to keep up with. Standard being relatively cheap this past year is very appealing but it's still not something I really wanna dive and invest in again.
Instead, I built a cube and wrapped up my affinity deck for modern and I get plenty of use out of both of those, so that's good for me. I still want to build another modern deck since playing only affinity when I go to play modern can be a bit tiring.
Aside from just playing limited constantly, I was pretty deep in standard through RTR block. But yah the rotation stuff is really hard to keep up with. Standard being relatively cheap this past year is very appealing but it's still not something I really wanna dive and invest in again.
Instead, I built a cube and wrapped up my affinity deck for modern and I get plenty of use out of both of those, so that's good for me. I still want to build another modern deck since playing only affinity when I go to play modern can be a bit tiring.
Haha I had picked up some copies of Hazoret for my modern burn deck (just to try it out and be different), so I'm glad to hear this spike!
But tbh, I've cut back on my mtg playtime also. Signed up for wall climbing membership, so I can't afford to play this expensive hobby as much. It's probably why I've gotten into table EDH.
But tbh, I've cut back on my mtg playtime also. Signed up for wall climbing membership, so I can't afford to play this expensive hobby as much. It's probably why I've gotten into table EDH.
charlequin
Banned
I'll actually do the flipside of what we usually do here and share some people who made good calls:
I kind of feel bad. I'm still sort of following this thread, but I haven't actually played in months. I'm probably to sell out entirely. I moved away from my LGS and MODO isn't really doing much for me these days.
I still love your advice in this thread, so it would be sad to see you go.
I hardly play either. That's why we are all on GAF. We talk about games instead of playing them.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
dunno bout you but I play EDH on a weekly basis and Tunoku is on the verge of becoming a grinder seemingly.
Joe Molotov
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I preordered a playset of Perverts for $7 and bought Chandras when she got down to $17. For once, being The Red Guy pays off. #WhenInDoubtBurnItOut
I kind of feel bad. I'm still sort of following this thread, but I haven't actually played in months. I'm probably to sell out entirely. I moved away from my LGS and MODO isn't really doing much for me these days.
For the past year and a half I've only played prereleases and a couple of gps. I don't have a LGS at all, that's why I post so much here, it's how I get my mtg fix
blindrocket
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I'm with you. That's the advice I've read from others and advice I've given to others. When it's a new standard, start off with Red and aggro strategies and you will do well until things get figured out.
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
So like Patrick Chapin was legit a medium scale drug dealer and can't go to japan as a result?
How did he remain on the HoF after this got out, not that I mind it's an interesting story and MDMA is relatively harmless when it comes to drugs.
How did he remain on the HoF after this got out, not that I mind it's an interesting story and MDMA is relatively harmless when it comes to drugs.
Imperfected
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I only play Limited and EDH these days. I only take interest in Constructed events as a game designer and amateur sociologist.
https://www.twitch.tv/magic
Pro Tour Top 8 starting.
matchups:
Unfortunate the two nonred decks face each other first lol
Pro Tour Top 8 starting.
matchups:
Unfortunate the two nonred decks face each other first lol
Joe Molotov
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Well, we know everything but the winner now.
Most played card (nonbasic) in the top 8: Village Messanger, Falkenrath Gorger, Earthshaker Khenra, Ramunap Ruins (24 copies)
Most played creature in the top 8: Village Messanger, Falkenrath Gorger, Earthshaker Khenra (24 copies)
Most played planeswalker in the top 8: Chandra, Torch of Defiance (15 copies)
Colour with most cards in the top8: Red
Number of Nicol Bolas in the top 8: 0
Any Hour of Devastation gods in the top 8 (if yes which one): No
If you had "Red Savannah Lion" as one of your most played cards, collect your prize at the front desk.
Most played card (nonbasic) in the top 8: Village Messanger, Falkenrath Gorger, Earthshaker Khenra, Ramunap Ruins (24 copies)
Most played creature in the top 8: Village Messanger, Falkenrath Gorger, Earthshaker Khenra (24 copies)
Most played planeswalker in the top 8: Chandra, Torch of Defiance (15 copies)
Colour with most cards in the top8: Red
Number of Nicol Bolas in the top 8: 0
Any Hour of Devastation gods in the top 8 (if yes which one): No
If you had "Red Savannah Lion" as one of your most played cards, collect your prize at the front desk.
Imperfected
Member
I guess when people said "the Marvel meta is trash, burn it all down" they took it literally.
There was a 8 year old girl in my draft pod yesterday who drafted an amazing mono green deck with an almost perfect curve. When I played her she was so excited whenever she would draw one of her hippos she would start laughing. It was pretty hilarious. I told her dad afterwards about the 7 year old that was playing at the Modern GP and that he should take her to the Seattle one next year.
SigmasonicX
Member
Yeesh, this mulliganing.
Yeah, brutal luck here, but that's the risk you run with 6 colourless lands.
charlequin
Banned
He got fired from WotC and went to jail over it so it's not like he didn't do his time. I don't think anyone's ever made a serious case that the HoF should automatically exclude people for illicit activity outside the game (though certainly there are things someone could do that would bring that conversation up.)
There's people on Reddit who will tell you that he murdered a bunch of people to cover it up but that has about as much logic and reality to it as anything else people post on the Magic subreddit.
SigmasonicX
Member
Well, I take that back. It turned out pretty well.
That was a pretty good mull to five haha
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Wait he worked for Wizards at the time or do you mean the pro players club?
I would have thought something like that would just get you a lifetime ban, glad it didn't.
Magic would be worse w/o Chapin.
SigmasonicX
Member
Haha, that bluff, even if it didn't work.
Imperfected
Member
I guess you can mull aggressively for a fast hand when you know your opponent's deck has as little interaction as your own.
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