I just want Liliana to go down so I can get a couple for my legacy pox deck. I have 4 tombstalkers in it right now, I'm pretty sure thats not correct...<_>
4 tombstalker is a lot. I'm hoping she goes down though too. I need 3 more.
I don't mean to derail the deck discussion, but I am curious on your thoughts:
Bloodline Keeper - Is this a good control card, a good aggro card, or both (depending on deck construction)?
At first I thought it was a good control card because it lets you make constant chump-blockers. Then I thought it was better in aggro (2BBB for +2/+2 pump and swing for the win). So, I'm not sure - its my favorite card in the set I would like to build a deck around it but I don't think there are many vampires in the set. If it is a control card - that's fine, but in an aggro deck, that's not.
;p Any input is welcomed!
Using him as an overrun isn't as good an idea as using him as a CA engine. If you overextend into an overrun, you can get blown out pretty easily.
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Midrange card hey? I never thought of him like that... when I think of Midrange I just think of Jund
Okay - I guess I'll start brewing some weird control brew. Thanks!
Midrange will generally be centered around a bunch of individually powerful cards that cost 3-4. The Shards of Alara era had about 8 different flavors of midrange. Random combinations of Bloodbraid Elf, Maelstrom Pulse, Rhox War Monk, Rafiq, Sprouting Thrinax, Firespout, Kitchen Finks, Blightning, Makeshift Mannequin, Mulldrifter... Bleh.
Control decks played it, but the Makeshift Mannequin-driven decks that really abused it were midrange. Really though, it's not common that a card, taken individually, is strictly one thing. It's contextual and everything is on a gradient.
@Reanimation: So how would you rate Cemetary Reaper? Aggro? Control? Midrange?
Definitely a midrange card. He has properties that can work in both aggro and control, so I can't label him on either far end of the playing spectrum. He also provides some limited synergy with Grave Titan and removes Unburial Rites and a few Sun Titan targets. That makes him a bit more valuable than your typical $1 rare.
Ugh, sorry for the lack in posting. My phone's been out of commission for some while, and that's my main source of internet. So I went to states here in Oregon last week. I didn't play, I just went to do some trading and stuff. It was definitely a good day. I finally completed my modern deck, got a bunch of foils for my Commander deck and standard deck, and made a grip of cash. We ended up leaving before the eighth round since both of the guys I drove up there with dropped by then, but it was fun to trade with and play some people from all over Oregon, as opposed to my local area.
Also, just priced my Geth Commander deck. Totals out to be almost $1050. Not bad.
Oh yeah, Geth is a good one. I'd built Maga and Endrek before and they did not work out very well, but Geth is a winner. I do need to update my list though. Haven't made any changes in a while.
Also, saw the Paranormal Activity. That series is ridiculous.
I don't mean to derail the deck discussion, but I am curious on your thoughts:
Bloodline Keeper - Is this a good control card, a good aggro card, or both (depending on deck construction)?
At first I thought it was a good control card because it lets you make constant chump-blockers. Then I thought it was better in aggro (2BBB for +2/+2 pump and swing for the win). So, I'm not sure - its my favorite card in the set I would like to build a deck around it but I don't think there are many vampires in the set. If it is a control card - that's fine, but in an aggro deck, that's not.
;p Any input is welcomed!
Hey I cracked one out of one of my prerelease prize packs. LOVE the art(s), but I HATE that its double-faced; it's not usable in any of my tournament decks because I don't want to take it out of its sleeve.
As for the actual card, I think it would be at it's best either as a mid-range creature pumper or as a finisher for a vampire aggro deck. And while there aren't many vamps in Innistrad, why can't you go outside the block and get some vampire lacerator or vampire nighthawk? Block constructed only deck?
Yep - this deck is bad. But I like the idea hahaha. Any suggestions while I durdle around in standard?
Interesting. I've been testing Liquimetal for a few weeks on MWS. It's fun to play, but the fact is that if I do not get Liquimetal out, the deck is essentially worthless.
I must again apologize for an extended leave of absence. However, this time, I really don't have a good excuse. Unfortunately, I'm just short on time since I am working full time and being a full time student. I keep telling myself I'll find the time, but it's time I realize that being out of my house about 70 hours a week on average is not going to allow me to find that time since it doesn't exist (and believe me, I'm feeling the effects of it). That and what little time I do have, I have goals that are far more important to real life. So since I failed the clan too many times, I am going to step down as Evincar. I'm still going to retain my title of Praetor of Ambition though.
As per the last time, we have nominations and votes for a new Evincar. And of course, I am going to back therestless as the new Evincar. Anyone else can nominate and vote. Once we have all voted, we should probably make a new thread so the new Evincar has power. Again, I am so sorry I have failed you all this year. Hopefully a new Evincar who is more responsible and has more time than I do will make up for it.
All that said, I would still suggest we host the Winter Tournament this year (and every year for that matter). Last year, the mods said we could use a thread in the clan forum for it, but to make sure, we should probably ask permission again. If no one else wants to organize it, I would still like to do that.
Its been a good run for you SA. I'm sorry to hear that you have to step down. I hope things work out for you in RL and you get back to being able to visit us more frequently.
Now pleasantries aside, on to business.
I will 2nd therestless' nomination.
I will also put forth my name into consideration.
We have both been here non stop for some time now. We both do our best to represent CMB in competitions and across the boards. I feel that either one of us, and more importantly which of us has more free time, would be a strong leader for this clan.
I would also suggest a time line for this.
Nominations to end 11/2 at 11:59 EST
Voting to end 11/10 at 11:59 EST
This give us two weeks to nominate and elect a new Evincar and allow the new leader of Clan Mono Black to take power on 11/11/11
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Nominations
therestless - Sir Auron25, 2nded by Tordeck
Tordeck - self nomination
No input on clan nominations as I don't really know what it consists of anyways. I suppose I will second tordeck - based on the fact that self-nomination is the "black"est thing you can do ;p You know acquisition of power and all that... haha.
But tor - I will only do that if you can think of a cool name for me. I still don't have "Disciple of.....".
No input on clan nominations as I don't really know what it consists of anyways. I suppose I will second tordeck - based on the fact that self-nomination is the "black"est thing you can do ;p You know acquisition of power and all that... haha.
But tor - I will only do that if you can think of a cool name for me. I still don't have "Disciple of.....".
I must again apologize for an extended leave of absence. However, this time, I really don't have a good excuse. Unfortunately, I'm just short on time since I am working full time and being a full time student. I keep telling myself I'll find the time, but it's time I realize that being out of my house about 70 hours a week on average is not going to allow me to find that time since it doesn't exist (and believe me, I'm feeling the effects of it). That and what little time I do have, I have goals that are far more important to real life. So since I failed the clan too many times, I am going to step down as Evincar. I'm still going to retain my title of Praetor of Ambition though.
As per the last time, we have nominations and votes for a new Evincar. And of course, I am going to back therestless as the new Evincar. Anyone else can nominate and vote. Once we have all voted, we should probably make a new thread so the new Evincar has power. Again, I am so sorry I have failed you all this year. Hopefully a new Evincar who is more responsible and has more time than I do will make up for it.
You guys should run a campaign. Just a quick video of you playing a mono-B deck to crushing. ;p
This. If a candidate for President of the United States must spend over a year and enough $$ to fund a big budget blockbuster movie, I demand the next Evincar of CMB submit himself to an equally absurd contest to prove his (or her) worth. A game of EDH with every person running mono-black on MWS between the candidates. Winner gets the clan!
...OR a youtube video of you making the dumbest speech for why you should be Evincar. Whichever you guys prefer.
Sir_Auron25, you have no need to apologize. This is only the internet, and real life is always more important. It's polite that you explained yourself, though. I am not active nearly enough to voice my opinion on the next Evincar, so I will leave that to you guys. That being said...
FNM Draft is tonight. What are your top 5 picks for Innistrad, guys?
4 tombstalker is a lot. I'm hoping she goes down though too. I need 3 more.
Using him as an overrun isn't as good an idea as using him as a CA engine. If you overextend into an overrun, you can get blown out pretty easily.
Trick question! It's a midrange card. I'm also a fan of him but it's gonna be tough to find a spot for him in the current setting.
Okay - I guess I'll start brewing some weird control brew. Thanks!
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Midrange will generally be centered around a bunch of individually powerful cards that cost 3-4. The Shards of Alara era had about 8 different flavors of midrange. Random combinations of Bloodbraid Elf, Maelstrom Pulse, Rhox War Monk, Rafiq, Sprouting Thrinax, Firespout, Kitchen Finks, Blightning, Makeshift Mannequin, Mulldrifter... Bleh.
I guess the reason I am trying to figure this out is to improve my deck-building. I tend to build very "threat-light" decks.... ;(
Which is why I liked Jund - every card was a threat. ;p
@Reanimation: So how would you rate Cemetary Reaper? Aggro? Control? Midrange?
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Definitely a midrange card. He has properties that can work in both aggro and control, so I can't label him on either far end of the playing spectrum. He also provides some limited synergy with Grave Titan and removes Unburial Rites and a few Sun Titan targets. That makes him a bit more valuable than your typical $1 rare.
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Also, just priced my Geth Commander deck. Totals out to be almost $1050. Not bad.
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Could you link me to that decklist some time? I'm normally not fond of EDH, but if you made Monoblack work I might be interested.
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Also, saw the Paranormal Activity. That series is ridiculous.
I didn't imagine it would be so fun though.
4 Copperline Gorge
4 Rootbound Crag
3 Ghost Quarter
1 Kessig Wolf Run
7 Forest
6 Mountain
4 Birds of Paradise
2 Llanowar Elves
4 Acidic Slime
4 Viridian Corrupter
2 Manic Vandal
1 Fangren Marauder
2 Hoard-Smelter Dragon
4 Melt Terrain
4 Ancient Grudge
4 Bramblecrush
4 Liquimetal Coating
Yep - this deck is bad. But I like the idea hahaha. Any suggestions while I durdle around in standard?
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Hey I cracked one out of one of my prerelease prize packs. LOVE the art(s), but I HATE that its double-faced; it's not usable in any of my tournament decks because I don't want to take it out of its sleeve.
As for the actual card, I think it would be at it's best either as a mid-range creature pumper or as a finisher for a vampire aggro deck. And while there aren't many vamps in Innistrad, why can't you go outside the block and get some vampire lacerator or vampire nighthawk? Block constructed only deck?
Also, I prefer Heartless Summoning and Endless Ranks of the Dead. I live for wacky build around me enchantments
Interesting. I've been testing Liquimetal for a few weeks on MWS. It's fun to play, but the fact is that if I do not get Liquimetal out, the deck is essentially worthless.
^ Courtesy of Sgt. Chubbz from Damnation Studios.
As per the last time, we have nominations and votes for a new Evincar. And of course, I am going to back therestless as the new Evincar. Anyone else can nominate and vote. Once we have all voted, we should probably make a new thread so the new Evincar has power. Again, I am so sorry I have failed you all this year. Hopefully a new Evincar who is more responsible and has more time than I do will make up for it.
All that said, I would still suggest we host the Winter Tournament this year (and every year for that matter). Last year, the mods said we could use a thread in the clan forum for it, but to make sure, we should probably ask permission again. If no one else wants to organize it, I would still like to do that.
Now pleasantries aside, on to business.
I will 2nd therestless' nomination.
I will also put forth my name into consideration.
We have both been here non stop for some time now. We both do our best to represent CMB in competitions and across the boards. I feel that either one of us, and more importantly which of us has more free time, would be a strong leader for this clan.
I would also suggest a time line for this.
Nominations to end 11/2 at 11:59 EST
Voting to end 11/10 at 11:59 EST
This give us two weeks to nominate and elect a new Evincar and allow the new leader of Clan Mono Black to take power on 11/11/11
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Nominations
therestless - Sir Auron25, 2nded by Tordeck
Tordeck - self nomination
The Family
But tor - I will only do that if you can think of a cool name for me. I still don't have "Disciple of.....".
;p
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I could manage the role, but I don't mind just being the one whispering wisdom from the shadows. Either way, I'm certainly around a lot.
Corruption
Nightmares
The Family
Plenty of the dirty ones are still available.
(Says the harbinger of vermin...)
You guys should run a campaign. Just a quick video of you playing a mono-B deck to crushing. ;p
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Jg6L16Mzs&feature=related
My reaction in a nutshell :rolleyes::p
This. If a candidate for President of the United States must spend over a year and enough $$ to fund a big budget blockbuster movie, I demand the next Evincar of CMB submit himself to an equally absurd contest to prove his (or her) worth. A game of EDH with every person running mono-black on MWS between the candidates. Winner gets the clan!
...OR a youtube video of you making the dumbest speech for why you should be Evincar. Whichever you guys prefer.
FNM Draft is tonight. What are your top 5 picks for Innistrad, guys?
^ Courtesy of Sgt. Chubbz from Damnation Studios.
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