Just got back in the scene not long ago and wanted to make sure I read rules properly. Commander has 3 formats correct? 1v1 traditional, 1v1 French duel and multiplayer? They are all the same except for how much life you start with and what cards are banned? 1v1 traditional and the standard multiplayer is the exact same thing hence why it says in the thread for 1v1 traditional that is it using the multiplayer ban rules? I just want to make sure I read this right before I go off and buy a bunch of cards that are maybe banned. I only plan on playing casually with random people at the local store nearby and don't want any "WTF" moments Thanks.
Yup, you are correct. I started last february playing DuelCommander (DC, French). The format went through a lot of changes lately and is at this point, quite frankly, broken. 1v1 Traditional is a bit broken too, because cards like Sol Ring and Sylvan Library are a bit OP. Starting with Sol Ring on your hand usesually means "you win" 90 % of the times. Sylvan Library is maybe the best turn two play since taking 4 damage pr. extra card isn't really a problem with 40 life.
I would suggest that you start with EDH Multiplayer as it seems to be the best of the three right now. Once DC gets back on its feet, you should try that too, since its more balanced than 1v1 Traditional.
I play multiplayer with a playgroup of four and for now thats all I do until DC does something about Vial Smasher/partner and the banlist. They recently went from 30 life to 20 which IMO is a good thing but it takes some time for the format til adjust to that. For instance the banlist should be reworked.
Hope this helps.
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I would suggest that you start with EDH Multiplayer as it seems to be the best of the three right now. Once DC gets back on its feet, you should try that too, since its more balanced than 1v1 Traditional.
I play multiplayer with a playgroup of four and for now thats all I do until DC does something about Vial Smasher/partner and the banlist. They recently went from 30 life to 20 which IMO is a good thing but it takes some time for the format til adjust to that. For instance the banlist should be reworked.
Hope this helps.