I’m very bitter today. When my strategies in the game of Magic used to be copied, I was both flattered and frustrated. Nowadays I’m JUST frustrated. The last 3 breakthroughs I've had have been copied to ridiculous levels. I bump into 'my deck' one in three times, and if it’s a tournament setting…I often lose to myself. Sure wish my decklists/recipes weren't auto listed online for thieving 'deckbuilders'. Would ANYONE like to start a petition to 'opt out' of your decklisting being auto-uploaded? –end rant.
Sounds like Zach was playing Cantripping in steel cage, not me. He's the captain of Lotus Farmers and plays storm. I'm not in steel cage. Also need to correct your assessment about which clan is better.
I think they should do a new type of FTV that is based on specific artists, maybe call it From The Gallery. I would start with artists that did popular constructed cards like rk post or really loved artists, regardless of their card's power like John Avon. Since this would be an artistic package, it would make sense to include a large version of one of the images and/or have each card include the artist's signature.
Ok I got it. What about the worst 15 rare cards ever printed? Hear me out, they take the 15 junkiest rares smash them in a way cheaper box, and call it anti-heroes or somthin? I mean espn has thier not top 10 right? Plus this could lead to a whole new format! every dek must have all 15 cards in it w/o planeswalkers(they are to heroic) It could work and spread, next there will be standard anti-hero then pauper anti-hero, even kaliediscope anti-hero!
Well FTV: Enchantments seems the logical next step. Though I wonder if they would consider putting Replenish in it just to make it completely broken. :D
nice to read the stuff. i like the reading. i think drogskol will be good though, not even for the tokens but the other spirits noone is using now, i.e. mindshrieker. i've been experimenting with them lately and it's like the dek could work its just missing somthing...i dont know about faithless looting being the #1 card either, i think there is a red mage out there somewhere shoving $20 dollar bills in your jacket.
It's a pity it's a 5 CMC. It would have been great at 3 and very good at 4...Anyway, the secondary ability is good when facing lots of flyers with a couple scattershot archers on the ground. :-)
I would like to expose the preposterous fact that you feel Sol Ring and Command Tower are too expensive for your Commander deck, yet you own a Primeval Titan. :P
First of all, thanks for the shout-out. :-) As you saw last saturday I was back once again with the same deck (which, by the way, is far from an optimal build: I'd like to put in savannahs and fetchlands as well as switch out a wall for a singleton path to exile and the baloth for Thrun) and it went a little better. But we'll talk about that next time maybe! ;-)
Touché - my bad re: captain battle.
Also - you should come on the show next week and rep your clan as a super sweet guest.
For the record I didn't say or agree we are better, whiff and Andy love drama! (both clans rock and are easily bestestestest)
Contact me to get on bud, we record midday Saturdays!
Best,
Zach
I’m very bitter today. When my strategies in the game of Magic used to be copied, I was both flattered and frustrated. Nowadays I’m JUST frustrated. The last 3 breakthroughs I've had have been copied to ridiculous levels. I bump into 'my deck' one in three times, and if it’s a tournament setting…I often lose to myself. Sure wish my decklists/recipes weren't auto listed online for thieving 'deckbuilders'. Would ANYONE like to start a petition to 'opt out' of your decklisting being auto-uploaded? –end rant.
Sounds like Zach was playing Cantripping in steel cage, not me. He's the captain of Lotus Farmers and plays storm. I'm not in steel cage. Also need to correct your assessment about which clan is better.
You could still sell it and buy, like, 4 Sol Rings! :P (Then sell 3 Sol Rings and buy 100 bulk rares)
I think they should do a new type of FTV that is based on specific artists, maybe call it From The Gallery. I would start with artists that did popular constructed cards like rk post or really loved artists, regardless of their card's power like John Avon. Since this would be an artistic package, it would make sense to include a large version of one of the images and/or have each card include the artist's signature.
that name is so pro too!
Ok I got it. What about the worst 15 rare cards ever printed? Hear me out, they take the 15 junkiest rares smash them in a way cheaper box, and call it anti-heroes or somthin? I mean espn has thier not top 10 right? Plus this could lead to a whole new format! every dek must have all 15 cards in it w/o planeswalkers(they are to heroic) It could work and spread, next there will be standard anti-hero then pauper anti-hero, even kaliediscope anti-hero!
FTV Stupid Blue Stuff could give a much needed Force reprint :D
FTV: Lords is an awesome idea, but I doubt it will happen. I expect From the Vault: Angels.
FTV = From the Vault
These are special releases of "old" cards put out every once in a while. Currently there are:
From the Vault: Legends http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/productarticle.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/ftvlegend...
From the Vault: Relics http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/productarticle.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/ftvrelics...
From the Vault: Exiled http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/productarticle.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/ftvexiled...
From the Vault: Dragons http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/productarticle.aspx?x=mtg_tcg_dragons_p...
What's FTV?
Isn't Foil Ichorid a difficult to find paper card? Maybe they will do something based around the graveyard, although they did just do Graveborn.
I'd like to see the things Whiffy mentioned, but paper power will obv never happen.
They already did the tribal Dragons, so I'm guessing we will see another tribe next.
I'd like to see FTV: Wizards as if we need another reprint of Vendilion Clique 80)
ftv version of doubling season would be $$$$$$
Well FTV: Enchantments seems the logical next step. Though I wonder if they would consider putting Replenish in it just to make it completely broken. :D
nice to read the stuff. i like the reading. i think drogskol will be good though, not even for the tokens but the other spirits noone is using now, i.e. mindshrieker. i've been experimenting with them lately and it's like the dek could work its just missing somthing...i dont know about faithless looting being the #1 card either, i think there is a red mage out there somewhere shoving $20 dollar bills in your jacket.
It's a pity it's a 5 CMC. It would have been great at 3 and very good at 4...Anyway, the secondary ability is good when facing lots of flyers with a couple scattershot archers on the ground. :-)
Heh, I opened it in my first M12 draft. I'm a shameless lucksack. XD
I would like to expose the preposterous fact that you feel Sol Ring and Command Tower are too expensive for your Commander deck, yet you own a Primeval Titan. :P
I know, right? It's not just a pumper guy, I had to actually read what he does when played against Dave! (And got it wrong anyway)
Motion seconded.
congrats on the win, I rarely check the site, but now I have to check those decks out lol
Great job Mr. Erman. I really like your set reviews, mainly because you take an unabashedly personal look at the cards.
I love the archer deck simply for the fact that I totally forgot there was an archer lord, which is too cool
Great report as always!
First of all, thanks for the shout-out. :-) As you saw last saturday I was back once again with the same deck (which, by the way, is far from an optimal build: I'd like to put in savannahs and fetchlands as well as switch out a wall for a singleton path to exile and the baloth for Thrun) and it went a little better. But we'll talk about that next time maybe! ;-)
ftv power. obviously its only 9 cards
ftv lands. 10 duals, bazaar, workshop, library, maze, island.
in all seriousness with out reserves, i think ftv p walkers would be pretty swell.
whiffy btw