This thread is for the discussion of my latest article, Post Prague. We would be grateful if you would let us know what you think, but please keep your comments on topic.
You really just need to embrace the rage. I keep a small colony of hamsters next to my computer and every time I lose a match to mana screw I throw one against the wall.
An absolutely refreshing article. It's so hard to find any articles on limited Magic that don't come with a monthly subscription fee attached. The fact that this article was also informative and well writen is a huge bonus. Hope to hear more from you on limited for MTGS soon.
Probably the most important Limited article of the last year.
(Although I do think it should be subtitled "What if the pros were good ?" ;))
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This is a most excellent article, and of a type that we are distinctly in need of - high skill level oriented.;) The rules of thumb were admirably demonstrated by the picks you showed and the article was well presented and written. I'm now goping to post the URL for it on my playtesting group's forum.
Awesome Article! I've been pouring over the draft on the Draft Viewer ever since I heard it was up, but you went a step (or rather) a mile further than I got and really isolated some of the key points. Bravo!
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The best article I've read here in a long time (no offense to any of the previous article writers :)). Extremely informative, and even though I've been drafting for many years and have had far more success than failure, I learned quite a bit about it. This block truly separates skill levels in players, unlike Mirrodin block (the worst block in history to draft), where you either, A: play artifacts, or B: you artifact hate.
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Great article. Thanks! The only criticism I have is that I would've liked to have the same in-depth analysis for packs 2 and 3. Otherwise, it was wonderful.
Great article. Thanks! The only criticism I have is that I would've liked to have the same in-depth analysis for packs 2 and 3. Otherwise, it was wonderful.
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The only reason I think packs 2-3 weren't covered is that in a RGD draft, the last two packs are rudimentary: draft your colors, or hate draft potential problems. At that time you're fine-tuning the deck and filling in; he wanted to focus on Ravnica as it's by far the most crucial to a proper RGD draft.
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"I am the Black Rose, the Prince of Murder. I will hide in the shadows no longer; my time has come."
This gets my vote for article of the month. At least so far. GJ Tahn.
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Wonderful article! You analyzed a very difficult format, and established a set of rules to help a fairly new drafter. Hope to read more of your articles.
(Although I do think it should be subtitled "What if the pros were good ?" ;))
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The only reason I think packs 2-3 weren't covered is that in a RGD draft, the last two packs are rudimentary: draft your colors, or hate draft potential problems. At that time you're fine-tuning the deck and filling in; he wanted to focus on Ravnica as it's by far the most crucial to a proper RGD draft.
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
Tap three untapped permanents you control: Draw a card.
Tap two untapped permanents you control: All other creatures get -1/-1 until end of turn.
"I am the Black Rose, the Prince of Murder. I will hide in the shadows no longer; my time has come."
3/5
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