Thanks alot for explaining both Spell Pierce and wishing me luck!
I also got a message that the picture of the opening hand against Pham has Ancient Ziggurat. I must have mixed that one up with one of the many other opening hands i've stored. Allies draws are so similar.
I like choices A and B but I'm not sure about C as a lot of people dont play each week. Its a good idea but some players may not see it through or be able to afford the choice in tribe.
To let you know, I'm having my brother pick up the cards for me -- my home has been having some internet problems lately and my work computer obviously doesn't have mtgo installed. His sn is sheat.
Allies can usually throw up 3-4 creatures by turn 4, when other control decks are getting their 4th land drop to show a Day of Judgment. Spell Pierce just ruins that turn for them in which case you can swing for the fences next turn GG.
Though I have found most situations Spell Pierce is awful late game. If you ally deck is consistently winning under Turn 6...Spell Pierce is well worth the inclusion to protect your allies.
Good luck @ the 5K Belgian event with Allies Rayjinn.
If you are so afraid of Day of Judgment, how about keeping the original Naya Allies, but play Lapse of Certainty in the board?
This way, you keep Bloodbraid and all the good stuff that makes the deck work. And you also have a way to keep from getting blown out. I know holding back mana each turn isn't what allies wants to do, but at a certain point you'll have everything you need to win without dropping more guys. Lapse will give you the extra turn to make sure you push through for the win.
I think no spells, or mono coloured could work because it's cheap. Forcing some other themes could get quite expensive and limit the player base. Just some food for thought.
I take my hat off to Flippers for fulfilling the challenge, and I invite him to lay down the gauntlet in turn. I have every single playable tribe ready except Dreadnought, So do your worst.
As for the three options, I like the look of all of them, provided for the first and second people are made aware ahead of time. I love building to a theme, and my only caveat on the flip challenge is potential expense. I like the proposed stipulation, but even with that, some people only have one or two tribal decks.
Red Cliff is actually only a part of the whole Romance of the Three Kingdoms Epic. I mean, how epic must it be if you can make a 5 hour John Woo movie out of a small part of it?
interesting on the cao cao and and phthisis parts. Im starting to question koei's desire for truth in these DW games..apparently they have improved with dynasty warriors 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJrYlY3zNKY at 5:10 you can hear general Xu Zhu call him lord "sow sow" is how it seems to be pronounced...
"Phthisis – Thank heavens, the "ph" is silent! THEYE•sis. (If you pronounce it this way, you're pretty much good to go, but if you pronounce the hard "i" sound like "bite" instead of "thigh," you can have an extra helping of dessert at my house."'
from wiki: "Cao Cao (Chinese: 曹操; pinyin: Cáo Cāo; pronounced Ts'ao Ts'ao)"
Good listing for those who are not familiar with this preperation.
I think the one exclusion would be exercise - for me, even my thinking/mood improves with just a tiny bit of physical effort...perhaps a 5 min Jumprope session while focusing on your deck, THEN shower, so as to not smell like "most" magic players! Good stuff~
Yeah, but on turn 4 you will usually have enough stuff to play for 3 or 2 mana. That one open blue mana does not really hurt.
Thanks alot for explaining both Spell Pierce and wishing me luck!
I also got a message that the picture of the opening hand against Pham has Ancient Ziggurat. I must have mixed that one up with one of the many other opening hands i've stored. Allies draws are so similar.
My bad !
Which one? I have a couple using gauntlet of power and high tide to accelerate, I have an Ulas' temple based one, and a couple more besides.
It was sweet like chocolate.. :)
I like choices A and B but I'm not sure about C as a lot of people dont play each week. Its a good idea but some players may not see it through or be able to afford the choice in tribe.
I'll pick Incarnation as you tribe for the week, should be interesting.
Alright!!! Thanks
To let you know, I'm having my brother pick up the cards for me -- my home has been having some internet problems lately and my work computer obviously doesn't have mtgo installed. His sn is sheat.
Allies can usually throw up 3-4 creatures by turn 4, when other control decks are getting their 4th land drop to show a Day of Judgment. Spell Pierce just ruins that turn for them in which case you can swing for the fences next turn GG.
Though I have found most situations Spell Pierce is awful late game. If you ally deck is consistently winning under Turn 6...Spell Pierce is well worth the inclusion to protect your allies.
Good luck @ the 5K Belgian event with Allies Rayjinn.
You missed Miren, the MOANING WELL in your silliest epithet contest! I would take strangely perverted lands over indecisive guys any time.
Every tribe ready? :O What does your Kraken deck look like?
Congrats on winning! Find me online to collect your foil playset of Drelnoch.
If you are so afraid of Day of Judgment, how about keeping the original Naya Allies, but play Lapse of Certainty in the board?
This way, you keep Bloodbraid and all the good stuff that makes the deck work. And you also have a way to keep from getting blown out. I know holding back mana each turn isn't what allies wants to do, but at a certain point you'll have everything you need to win without dropping more guys. Lapse will give you the extra turn to make sure you push through for the win.
Nice, but I think MTGO is missing some of the cards.
I think no spells, or mono coloured could work because it's cheap. Forcing some other themes could get quite expensive and limit the player base. Just some food for thought.
ah, i bet that spell pierce on his open the vaults felt good, man.
I take my hat off to Flippers for fulfilling the challenge, and I invite him to lay down the gauntlet in turn. I have every single playable tribe ready except Dreadnought, So do your worst.
As for the three options, I like the look of all of them, provided for the first and second people are made aware ahead of time. I love building to a theme, and my only caveat on the flip challenge is potential expense. I like the proposed stipulation, but even with that, some people only have one or two tribal decks.
exaustion is an uncommon bro
As of now 2 mans give out Urza's Saga packs =)
Red Cliff is actually only a part of the whole Romance of the Three Kingdoms Epic. I mean, how epic must it be if you can make a 5 hour John Woo movie out of a small part of it?
interesting on the cao cao and and phthisis parts. Im starting to question koei's desire for truth in these DW games..apparently they have improved with dynasty warriors 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJrYlY3zNKY at 5:10 you can hear general Xu Zhu call him lord "sow sow" is how it seems to be pronounced...
Quote from http://www.wizards.com/magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtgcom/daily/mc82
"Phthisis – Thank heavens, the "ph" is silent! THEYE•sis. (If you pronounce it this way, you're pretty much good to go, but if you pronounce the hard "i" sound like "bite" instead of "thigh," you can have an extra helping of dessert at my house."'
from wiki: "Cao Cao (Chinese: 曹操; pinyin: Cáo Cāo; pronounced Ts'ao Ts'ao)"
Good listing for those who are not familiar with this preperation.
I think the one exclusion would be exercise - for me, even my thinking/mood improves with just a tiny bit of physical effort...perhaps a 5 min Jumprope session while focusing on your deck, THEN shower, so as to not smell like "most" magic players! Good stuff~
I know! I can't wait to see it. I missed it in theaters (if it ever came) and our library hasn't got the DVD yet. I might just have to buy it.
I mean, it stars Tony Leung as the ridiculousness that is Zhou Yu, Chief Commander. Sign me up!
This story has recently been made into an epic, 5+ hour, 2 part movie. John Woo no less!
phthisis f-thesis i think
And i have always heard "cow" especially in the dynasty warriors games which are all based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms