It's time again for another Q&A article. Once again, all subjects are fair game--the format, stuff in my life, movies, music, school, literature, etc. I'm currently working on a research paper called "Coming to Terms: Un-Frenching the English in Henry V," so you can imagine what I'm spending my time reading. You can post questions in this thread and I'll answer them in an SCG article next week or the week following.
Speaking of stuff in my life, some of you who follow me on social media know that I was diagnosed with throat cancer just before Thanksgiving. The silver lining in this very dark cloud is that because I'm not a smoker (and never have been), doctors tell me that my chances of a cure are decent. I'm also lucky enough to live near one of the country's best treatment facilities. I tell you this mostly because the topic is not off limits--and also because I refuse to allow it to dominate everything I do. It is obviously going to be a very large part of my personal experience over the next several months if not years, but I will not be reduced to a single thing. Sure, there have been some dark days in the last month, but I have a remarkable partner in my wife Gretchyn and a superior support team of close friends, not to mention a great broader network of Magic friends. You will all help me get through what will no doubt be a difficult time. Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for your good wishes.
My condolences to hear about your diagnosis. I've had several family members, and known a few other people, go through cancer related treatments, and it's never an easy journey. That said, while I don't know throat cancer specifically, cancer can be beaten, and I wish you the best of luck and all the support I can for it.
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As we pass through this Holiday season, what is the one thing non-Commander related that you are most thankful for?
What is the thing you are most thankful for, in regards to the Commander format?
As we enter the new year, if the Format itself could be personified and have a resolution, what do you think it should be?
Do you do anything special, holiday related, with your Commander group?
I recall you went back to college. What is your degree in and what are you hoping to do with it. (I ask mostly because I dont keep up all the time with your Q&A stuff)
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I have officially moved to MTGNexus. I just wanted to let people know as my response time to salvation decks being bumped is very hit or miss.
Sorry to hear about the literally ill news, but the big C can indeed be beaten. Best of luck!
Question: What literary or historical culture/world would you like to see realized in MtG? We've seen bits and pieces of lovecraftian lore in recent sets and I've been talking adamantly with some friends about some of the eutopian Star Trek like elements that seem present in pieces of Kaladesh, but is there something you'd like to see?
So sorry about your trouble and I wish you the best through this trying time.
I am going to go with the cliche of all MTG questions: What is your favorite Magic card?
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"Now I am not saying we should kill all the stupid people, I am just saying we should remove all the warning labels off the bottles and let the problem work itself out."
LandLords Land Donation Thread<----This is a "link"...Click it!
I will accept any number of free basic lands on MTGO PM LandLord to get rid of them! Donate today and be part of the project!
En voyant ce que EDH est devenu, Que feriez vous de différent si vous le pouviez? (Here is a little practice opportunity for you to un-french the message boards)
Sorry to hear, Sheldon. I wish you the best of luck in dealing with it.
A few questions for now.
1. Do you read banlist discussions? If so, then what is the most ridiculous or out of place card you've seen discussed?
2. Now that the Commander 2016 precons have been out a while, is there any legend or pair of legends from the set that you find particularly interesting or fun? What makes it/them interesting or fun to you?
3. What are a couple of underrated or niche cards you been playing with recently?
I am genuinely sorry to hear about the current status of your health but your optimistic spirit will help you get through your cancer. Please accept my warm thoughts and regards.
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1. What legendary creature cards that were printed in 2016 do you feel are the most powerful generals for multiplayer EDH? Please explain your answer.
2. What mono red cards do you believe are the are the most powerful in the format that do not involve land destruction and are not named Vandalblast. Please explain your answer.
3. What type of EDH deck(s) have you been piloting lately?
4. Lotus Petal. Underrated, overrated or somewhere in between?
If Wizards told you that you could make any legendary creature you wanted, and it would get printed in the near future, what would your card look like?
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WUBRGMr. Bones' Wild RideGRBUW Trap your friends in an endless game with this 23-card combo!
A question I asked last time, but never saw an answer to: Why is the Rules Committee so heavily opposed to allowing Planeswalker cards to be legal choices for Commanders?
Sorry to hear about the cancer, all the best in your battle with it!
As for a question: do you have any tips or guidelines on how to create a deck that is powerfull but also fun to play against, all in accordance with the RC's vision on the format?
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The secret to enjoyable Commander games is not winning first, but losing last.
If my post has no tags, then i posted from my phone.
Sure, there is a chance of spending $4 on a booster and getting the Mythic Rare $30 super card. There is also a chance of surviving putting your tongue in a light socket.
If you convinced your local group to house rule Partner as a new EDH rule on any general, which two legendary creatures would you partner up to lead your deck?
In my league recently we had to implement a Dookie for infinite combos because the number players complaining about it has been steadily increasing. By their own word, "it's a Cold War and you'll have to make us stop". As a player who considers himself capable of self-restraint and not running something just because it's good, this mentality frustrates me. So my question is, was this something you or BKM ever experienced in your leagues? How did you address the concern?
For my recurring nightmare of a question, why don't you want me to have fun?
I want to get my mom a nice bottle of riesling bUT the extent of my wine knowledge is that I'm pretty sure they come from grapes. What can you suggest for under $100? (Feel free to answer this before Xmas :D)
I want to get my mom a nice bottle of riesling bUT the extent of my wine knowledge is that I'm pretty sure they come from grapes. What can you suggest for under $100? (Feel free to answer this before Xmas :D)
Speaking of stuff in my life, some of you who follow me on social media know that I was diagnosed with throat cancer just before Thanksgiving. The silver lining in this very dark cloud is that because I'm not a smoker (and never have been), doctors tell me that my chances of a cure are decent. I'm also lucky enough to live near one of the country's best treatment facilities. I tell you this mostly because the topic is not off limits--and also because I refuse to allow it to dominate everything I do. It is obviously going to be a very large part of my personal experience over the next several months if not years, but I will not be reduced to a single thing. Sure, there have been some dark days in the last month, but I have a remarkable partner in my wife Gretchyn and a superior support team of close friends, not to mention a great broader network of Magic friends. You will all help me get through what will no doubt be a difficult time. Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for your good wishes.
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As we pass through this Holiday season, what is the one thing non-Commander related that you are most thankful for?
What is the thing you are most thankful for, in regards to the Commander format?
As we enter the new year, if the Format itself could be personified and have a resolution, what do you think it should be?
Do you do anything special, holiday related, with your Commander group?
Retired EDH - Tibor and Lumia | [PR]Nemata |Ramirez dePietro | [C]Edric | Riku | Jenara | Lazav | Heliod | Daxos | Roon | Kozilek
Question #1: do you mind if I move this to the main forum area to get more eyes on it?
Misc. EDH Stuff: Commander Cube | Zombies (Horde)
Resources:Commander Rulings FAQ | Commander Deckbuilding Guide
Follow me on Twitter! @cryogen_mtg
I recall you went back to college. What is your degree in and what are you hoping to do with it. (I ask mostly because I dont keep up all the time with your Q&A stuff)
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[Modern] Allies
Sorry to hear about the literally ill news, but the big C can indeed be beaten. Best of luck!
Question: What literary or historical culture/world would you like to see realized in MtG? We've seen bits and pieces of lovecraftian lore in recent sets and I've been talking adamantly with some friends about some of the eutopian Star Trek like elements that seem present in pieces of Kaladesh, but is there something you'd like to see?
I am going to go with the cliche of all MTG questions: What is your favorite Magic card?
LandLords Land Donation Thread<----This is a "link"...Click it!
I will accept any number of free basic lands on MTGO PM LandLord to get rid of them! Donate today and be part of the project!
En voyant ce que EDH est devenu, Que feriez vous de différent si vous le pouviez? (Here is a little practice opportunity for you to un-french the message boards)
A few questions for now.
1. Do you read banlist discussions? If so, then what is the most ridiculous or out of place card you've seen discussed?
2. Now that the Commander 2016 precons have been out a while, is there any legend or pair of legends from the set that you find particularly interesting or fun? What makes it/them interesting or fun to you?
3. What are a couple of underrated or niche cards you been playing with recently?
WBG Karador, Ghost Chieftain
B Toshiro Umezawa
BG Pharika, God of Affliction - Necromancy and Politics
WWW The Church of Heliod
WBR Zurgo, Helmsmasher
RG Wort, the Raidmother
UBR Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge
UG Vorel of the Hull Clade
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1. What legendary creature cards that were printed in 2016 do you feel are the most powerful generals for multiplayer EDH? Please explain your answer.
2. What mono red cards do you believe are the are the most powerful in the format that do not involve land destruction and are not named Vandalblast. Please explain your answer.
3. What type of EDH deck(s) have you been piloting lately?
4. Lotus Petal. Underrated, overrated or somewhere in between?
UBRKess, Dissident MageUBR - Controlling Dissidents
GRhonas the IndomitableG - Indomitable Four Drops
WUBOloro, Ageless AsceticWUB - Loot & Renanimate
Current Decks
GTitania midrange
RGThromok tokens/goodstuff | UB Grimgrin zombie tribal
GW Sigarda enchantress | R Godo voltron
U Braids aggro | WR Kalemne punisher
RU Mizzix storm | BUG Mimeoplasm competitive reanimator | UG Ezuri infect
Trap your friends in an endless game with this 23-card combo!
Also a big fan of the way you navigate the tensions of EDH being such a large format catering to diverse opinions.
Question: On reflection, how do you feel about the removal of the "banned as a commander" list. Has it been a success by your measure?
Two Score, Minus Two or: A Stargate Tail
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Why is the Rules Committee so heavily opposed to allowing Planeswalker cards to be legal choices for Commanders?
A Dying Wish
To Rise Again
Chainer, Dementia Master
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
Sorry to hear about the cancer, all the best in your battle with it!
As for a question: do you have any tips or guidelines on how to create a deck that is powerfull but also fun to play against, all in accordance with the RC's vision on the format?
If my post has no tags, then i posted from my phone.
UB Vela the Night-Clad BUDecklist
WBG Ghave, Guru of Spores GBW
WUBRGThe Ur-DragonWUBRGDecklist
Currently Playing:
Multiplayer EDH Lists (click italics for a link to the thread!)
[Primer] Lord of Tresserhorn - Don't Tell Me What I Can't Do[Primer] Roon of the Hidden Realm - Rhino Blink
5 Color Tribal Guide (Slivers, Atogs, Allies, Spirits)
Also Playing (most decklists can be found on my profile)
MarathGeistKamahlGrenzoBolasThassaGitrog
PiratesZurVial Smasher&ThrasiosYennettJhoira(cEDH)Strix(Pauper)
Legacy: Maverick
Modern:
Melira PodRIP 1/19/15GWHatebearsIt is suggested to not play cards like them, however aside from those specifically listed, they are not banned.
UB Vela the Night-Clad BUDecklist
WBG Ghave, Guru of Spores GBW
WUBRGThe Ur-DragonWUBRGDecklist
In my league recently we had to implement a Dookie for infinite combos because the number players complaining about it has been steadily increasing. By their own word, "it's a Cold War and you'll have to make us stop". As a player who considers himself capable of self-restraint and not running something just because it's good, this mentality frustrates me. So my question is, was this something you or BKM ever experienced in your leagues? How did you address the concern?
For my recurring nightmare of a question, why don't you want me to have fun?
I want to get my mom a nice bottle of riesling bUT the extent of my wine knowledge is that I'm pretty sure they come from grapes. What can you suggest for under $100? (Feel free to answer this before Xmas :D)
Misc. EDH Stuff: Commander Cube | Zombies (Horde)
Resources:Commander Rulings FAQ | Commander Deckbuilding Guide
Follow me on Twitter! @cryogen_mtg
Best Rieslings to try under $30
Two Score, Minus Two or: A Stargate Tail
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