Thanks so much. I personally think this is a great time to get started again. There are seemingly lots of options, and Innistrad is a fairly interesting set.
Sangromancer is a pretty underrated card. It works especially well with stuff like Wheel of Fortune and Windfall. Have you thought about adding Triskelsion to the deck to combo with Mephidross Vampire? And I love that you included Blood Tyrant, that guy rocks! Welcome back!
Hornet Queen has been sweet. The casting cost is rough, but she brings flying tokens that are great on offense and defense. Certainly better than something like Pentavus or Triskelavus.
Jade Mage is an interesting idea, sort of a back up to Ant Queen. The Outcast is in the deck, I just forgot to list it under the token makers. Nullmage Shepherd is a good idea too.
I've been in TP room games where people haven't conceded and it's dreadful. They F6 and go grab a coffee and you're sitting there clicking like a fool for ten minutes. Makes me want to concede! I stopped playing it after that. I want this game to be fun, and that ain't it!
I like Pete. He seems like the kind of guy I want to be when I get older (endless house repairs and all).
This did a great job of giving us his perspective.
I agree with Kuma that we should get some non-US person interviews. Personally I would like to see an interview with Tarmotog or one of the many Italian witters here.
Iirc = If I recall correctly, and you are right. I'm not sure why I put that in there instead of typing it out. I was jumping from section to section typing stuff up and finding errors to eradicate so I guess I just left it as a placeholder and forgot it.
@Lythand thanks for that! :D I had no clue (though it was more a question of what wizard did they bribe to summon it and keep it tame, than which contractor they used. :P)
@Kuma I am certainly open to suggestions but since I am not a polyglot I depend on my interviewee understanding my English. I also have some interest in interviewing those close to home (puremtgo.com) so for my own desires, Lord Erman tops the list of possible interviewees from other countries, though we have not discussed this yet.
@Jacobs, The death of a community leader like Erik is such a sensitive topic (as you point out) that talking about it and maybe getting something wrong or speculating, (and thus inadvertently maybe spreading false rumors) isn't something I'm comfortable with. Particularly since the family has not released any kind of statement (that I know about). The only thing I can say with certainty is Erik dying rocked a lot of us hard. I am not one to get sentimental about people who have not shared my personal air space usually. But this still resonates strongly with me. (Probably why I can't help but keep bringing it up :()
Lord Erman Thank you very much and I agree, interviewing Pete confirmed some of what I already knew but also expanded my understanding of the man.
Thank you all for the comments and the compliments.
The click time is a serious concern for me. It's why I didn't run the Staff at all to begin with. That said, digging for a singleton Mindslaver or Vault Key could be worse than just dropping all the spheres. It's definitely a worry.
This series is getting better with each installment and this one was clearly the best one. I read it once and I'm most definitely going to read it again. I must say that my respect and admiration for Pete has doubled after this interview and after getting to know him a bit better.
Great article, great interviewer, and great interviewee.
I am tired of wondering, so I am going to ask and hope that someone please answers for me (and the many others that are probably wondering too).
What are the circumstances that led to Erik's passing? Was it medical or otherwise? In your reply, please be sensitive in what you write so as not to offend anyone, especially Erik's family, BUT be honest. Thanks in advance for putting that to rest.
I love these interview articles Paul, they are always informative and interesting. Thanks
Thanks so much. I personally think this is a great time to get started again. There are seemingly lots of options, and Innistrad is a fairly interesting set.
Sangromancer is a pretty underrated card. It works especially well with stuff like Wheel of Fortune and Windfall. Have you thought about adding Triskelsion to the deck to combo with Mephidross Vampire? And I love that you included Blood Tyrant, that guy rocks! Welcome back!
Keep 'em coming, sir.
Hornet Queen has been sweet. The casting cost is rough, but she brings flying tokens that are great on offense and defense. Certainly better than something like Pentavus or Triskelavus.
Jade Mage is an interesting idea, sort of a back up to Ant Queen. The Outcast is in the deck, I just forgot to list it under the token makers. Nullmage Shepherd is a good idea too.
I've been in TP room games where people haven't conceded and it's dreadful. They F6 and go grab a coffee and you're sitting there clicking like a fool for ten minutes. Makes me want to concede! I stopped playing it after that. I want this game to be fun, and that ain't it!
Just had to leave a 5 Fireball rating on here, to kind of cancel out alternate's rating. He's just upset because no one likes his articles.
I don't think anybody of a sound mind (or without severe self-esteem issues) would find State of the Program worth anything less than 5 fireballs. :)
I believe Pete gets a spreadsheet weekly from Heath to help with this.
Great as per usual. I may have to start building for standard pauper again just because of these articles. :)
Doctor Anime - anyone heard where he went? Just noticed his last login was August of 2010! Miss the good articles...
I like Pete. He seems like the kind of guy I want to be when I get older (endless house repairs and all).
This did a great job of giving us his perspective.
I agree with Kuma that we should get some non-US person interviews. Personally I would like to see an interview with Tarmotog or one of the many Italian witters here.
My .016 (that is .02 with a 20% discount)
Grimgrin is my next zombie boss to build for :D I bet it was fun.
There is no way this article is even close to worth a 1 rating. The information alone is worth the 5 fireballs.
Iirc = If I recall correctly, and you are right. I'm not sure why I put that in there instead of typing it out. I was jumping from section to section typing stuff up and finding errors to eradicate so I guess I just left it as a placeholder and forgot it.
@Lythand thanks for that! :D I had no clue (though it was more a question of what wizard did they bribe to summon it and keep it tame, than which contractor they used. :P)
@Kuma I am certainly open to suggestions but since I am not a polyglot I depend on my interviewee understanding my English. I also have some interest in interviewing those close to home (puremtgo.com) so for my own desires, Lord Erman tops the list of possible interviewees from other countries, though we have not discussed this yet.
@Jacobs, The death of a community leader like Erik is such a sensitive topic (as you point out) that talking about it and maybe getting something wrong or speculating, (and thus inadvertently maybe spreading false rumors) isn't something I'm comfortable with. Particularly since the family has not released any kind of statement (that I know about). The only thing I can say with certainty is Erik dying rocked a lot of us hard. I am not one to get sentimental about people who have not shared my personal air space usually. But this still resonates strongly with me. (Probably why I can't help but keep bringing it up :()
Lord Erman Thank you very much and I agree, interviewing Pete confirmed some of what I already knew but also expanded my understanding of the man.
Thank you all for the comments and the compliments.
I too also agree as well in addition to everyone else also. Good stff, I like articles like these, gives some insight into the community.
Agree with Lord Erman. This was great
"Kessig wolf run on it's way out", who are you dude? LSV? Everybody is a friggin pro these days
The click time is a serious concern for me. It's why I didn't run the Staff at all to begin with. That said, digging for a singleton Mindslaver or Vault Key could be worse than just dropping all the spheres. It's definitely a worry.
Mox Ruby for TNMO in Nov, huh. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that guy is a pure trollolol!
This series is getting better with each installment and this one was clearly the best one. I read it once and I'm most definitely going to read it again. I must say that my respect and admiration for Pete has doubled after this interview and after getting to know him a bit better.
Keep up the good work Paul.
LE
Great article, great interviewer, and great interviewee.
I am tired of wondering, so I am going to ask and hope that someone please answers for me (and the many others that are probably wondering too).
What are the circumstances that led to Erik's passing? Was it medical or otherwise? In your reply, please be sensitive in what you write so as not to offend anyone, especially Erik's family, BUT be honest. Thanks in advance for putting that to rest.
Casual players rule!
LOL finally...That's what I said :)
Oh and the dragon. I believe I read one of Mark Rosewater's articles and it shows the dragon going it Via a crane.