I had trouble shrinking the photo from my phone small enough to fit here, but I got my Secret Santa present today. There was a bunch of cool stuff but the highlights were a foil Sheoldred - I can't decide whether to try this in my cube or make it my next EDH general, a much-needed foil Reflecting Pool, and a fantastic looking extended art alter of a John Avon French Mountain.
Merci beaucoup, Pere Noel Secret!
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I had trouble shrinking the photo from my phone small enough to fit here, but I got my Secret Santa present today. There was a bunch of cool stuff but the highlights were a foil Sheoldred - I can't decide whether to try this in my cube or make it my next EDH general, a much-needed foil Reflecting Pool, and a fantastic looking extended art alter of a John Avon French Mountain.
Merci beaucoup, Pere Noel Secret!
I'm afraid you are legally obligated to post pics.
I don't know what phone you are using, but I use a resize app on my iphone to post on forums and stuff. It actually boggles my mind why resize isn't a feature on the iphone camera.
Wow Spike Rogue that's a generous present! It's like over $50 in cards. I feel like I was too cheap this year maybe! I may have to send something else too....
Yeah I've been amazed by the generosity I've gotten from my Secret Santa recipients, both this time and from Christmas in July. My players really love all the new pimp I've been able to add recently, too. The bar's been set pretty high, so really hope my giftees have been as happy as I've been.
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465 card Unpowered cube thread. Draft it here and I'll be happy to return the favor.
450 card Peasant cube thread. Draft it here.
My gift arrived yesterday? Or today? One of those. I've forgotten what days are at this point. IIRC, I got a Kira, Great Glass Spinner, Life from the Loam, and Frantic Search that fill holes in my cube (I was sure I had LftL somewhere when I first added it to my list and its nice to finally have another, even if I do have no idea where the first went. //shrug.)
Also got a sweet altered Savannah Lions that I will post a picture of as soon as I bring my cube into my dorm from the car. Apparently it matches the one in my santa's cube so our cubes can be buddies. (or friends? It was on a note and I've forgotten the actual wording.)
All this talk makes me wish I had sent more to my giftee, but I sent as much as I could afford at the time. (It was still close to the $20 range so I think its fine?) I may have to try and hunt down more pieces of their list. . .
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Rest in RIP My Signature, I guess. 2015-2016, we hardly knew ye.
Total side note but I like how people are discussing running this over itself.
Well, it has to be said that Kolaghan is clearly better than Kolaghan. Considering what BR decks usually want and how stiff the competition in this guild is, there is no way that I would run Kolaghan over Kolaghan! Kolaghan might make it in as the sixth guild card or so. Kolaghan on the other hand ranks several places below that.
It was so funny to me when they described this as a downgrade to the original Zurgo during the Pax East panel. I was thinking if this is a downgrade, they should really "downgrade" all legendary creatures. Haha.
My deck designing is quite concise at this point:
1. Come up with deck idea
2. Realize this idea is somehow fundamentally similar to another deck I have or that is commonly played in my group
3. Decide I don't want to disassemble one of my existing decks
4. Give up and do nothing
I don't see the point of this new shroud mechanic. It's strictly worse than Hexproof. Threshold is pretty bad too, Delirium is a much better mechanic and probably easier to activate.
Otherwise this card is a pretty neat guy. Dodges removal and grows into a Primal Huntbeast. 3/5
Yeah I've been amazed by the generosity I've gotten from my Secret Santa recipients, both this time and from Christmas in July. My players really love all the new pimp I've been able to add recently, too. The bar's been set pretty high, so really hope my giftees have been as happy as I've been.
All this talk makes me wish I had sent more to my giftee, but I sent as much as I could afford at the time. (It was still close to the $20 range so I think its fine?) I may have to try and hunt down more pieces of their list. . .
You can attest from the previous posts that some participants decided to be generous in their gifts, but this does not mean in any way that everyone should feel "obligated" (yes, in quotes) to match that. Like the OP said, we have people from different backgrounds here, from students with a tight budget to people with a steady paycheck, and people give what they can. It's really the thought that counts.
Total side note but I like how people are discussing running this over itself.
Well, it has to be said that Kolaghan is clearly better than Kolaghan. Considering what BR decks usually want and how stiff the competition in this guild is, there is no way that I would run Kolaghan over Kolaghan! Kolaghan might make it in as the sixth guild card or so. Kolaghan on the other hand ranks several places below that.
It was so funny to me when they described this as a downgrade to the original Zurgo during the Pax East panel. I was thinking if this is a downgrade, they should really "downgrade" all legendary creatures. Haha.
My deck designing is quite concise at this point:
1. Come up with deck idea
2. Realize this idea is somehow fundamentally similar to another deck I have or that is commonly played in my group
3. Decide I don't want to disassemble one of my existing decks
4. Give up and do nothing
I don't see the point of this new shroud mechanic. It's strictly worse than Hexproof. Threshold is pretty bad too, Delirium is a much better mechanic and probably easier to activate.
Otherwise this card is a pretty neat guy. Dodges removal and grows into a Primal Huntbeast. 3/5
Hmmm, I think I've seen that altered Savannah Lions somewhere before....
Since its supposed to somewhat match the one in the cube of the person who sent it to me, probably. I doubt it would be too hard for me to figure out who sent it based on where it came from but I don't want to say anything unless they reveal themself.
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Rest in RIP My Signature, I guess. 2015-2016, we hardly knew ye.
Total side note but I like how people are discussing running this over itself.
Well, it has to be said that Kolaghan is clearly better than Kolaghan. Considering what BR decks usually want and how stiff the competition in this guild is, there is no way that I would run Kolaghan over Kolaghan! Kolaghan might make it in as the sixth guild card or so. Kolaghan on the other hand ranks several places below that.
It was so funny to me when they described this as a downgrade to the original Zurgo during the Pax East panel. I was thinking if this is a downgrade, they should really "downgrade" all legendary creatures. Haha.
My deck designing is quite concise at this point:
1. Come up with deck idea
2. Realize this idea is somehow fundamentally similar to another deck I have or that is commonly played in my group
3. Decide I don't want to disassemble one of my existing decks
4. Give up and do nothing
I don't see the point of this new shroud mechanic. It's strictly worse than Hexproof. Threshold is pretty bad too, Delirium is a much better mechanic and probably easier to activate.
Otherwise this card is a pretty neat guy. Dodges removal and grows into a Primal Huntbeast. 3/5
Hmmm, I think I've seen that altered Savannah Lions somewhere before....
Since its supposed to somewhat match the one in the cube of the person who sent it to me, probably. I doubt it would be too hard for me to figure out who sent it based on where it came from but I don't want to say anything unless they reveal themself.
Total side note but I like how people are discussing running this over itself.
Well, it has to be said that Kolaghan is clearly better than Kolaghan. Considering what BR decks usually want and how stiff the competition in this guild is, there is no way that I would run Kolaghan over Kolaghan! Kolaghan might make it in as the sixth guild card or so. Kolaghan on the other hand ranks several places below that.
It was so funny to me when they described this as a downgrade to the original Zurgo during the Pax East panel. I was thinking if this is a downgrade, they should really "downgrade" all legendary creatures. Haha.
My deck designing is quite concise at this point:
1. Come up with deck idea
2. Realize this idea is somehow fundamentally similar to another deck I have or that is commonly played in my group
3. Decide I don't want to disassemble one of my existing decks
4. Give up and do nothing
I don't see the point of this new shroud mechanic. It's strictly worse than Hexproof. Threshold is pretty bad too, Delirium is a much better mechanic and probably easier to activate.
Otherwise this card is a pretty neat guy. Dodges removal and grows into a Primal Huntbeast. 3/5
Total side note but I like how people are discussing running this over itself.
Well, it has to be said that Kolaghan is clearly better than Kolaghan. Considering what BR decks usually want and how stiff the competition in this guild is, there is no way that I would run Kolaghan over Kolaghan! Kolaghan might make it in as the sixth guild card or so. Kolaghan on the other hand ranks several places below that.
It was so funny to me when they described this as a downgrade to the original Zurgo during the Pax East panel. I was thinking if this is a downgrade, they should really "downgrade" all legendary creatures. Haha.
My deck designing is quite concise at this point:
1. Come up with deck idea
2. Realize this idea is somehow fundamentally similar to another deck I have or that is commonly played in my group
3. Decide I don't want to disassemble one of my existing decks
4. Give up and do nothing
I don't see the point of this new shroud mechanic. It's strictly worse than Hexproof. Threshold is pretty bad too, Delirium is a much better mechanic and probably easier to activate.
Otherwise this card is a pretty neat guy. Dodges removal and grows into a Primal Huntbeast. 3/5
Why heartbroken? It's just a little fun; it's not like Santa wrote it on a dual land.
On another note, a lot of people got altered cards from their santa this year. Are there a lot of closet alterers on the cube boards that I wasn't aware of?? I say this because I enjoy doing alter swaps with people on the cube forums. I've done it with two people so far. If anyone else is interested, drop me a line.
Why heartbroken? It's just a little fun; it's not like Santa wrote it on a dual land.
On another note, a lot of people got altered cards from their santa this year. Are there a lot of closet alterers on the cube boards that I wasn't aware of?? I say this because I enjoy doing alter swaps with people on the cube forums. I've done it with two people so far. If anyone else is interested, drop me a line.
I'm pretty bad at alters, but I poke around giving it a shot every once in a while.
Nothing in the mail for me yet though. I'm guessing I'm one of the ones with the overseas santa.
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Merci beaucoup, Pere Noel Secret!
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I'm afraid you are legally obligated to post pics.
I don't know what phone you are using, but I use a resize app on my iphone to post on forums and stuff. It actually boggles my mind why resize isn't a feature on the iphone camera.
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Well, I'd hate to be in violation of MTGS law! Here's a Dropbox link, you can check out my gift here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ton141aqcz2lc30/Secret%20Santa%20pics%20Dec%202014.jpg?dl=0
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Wow Spike Rogue that's a generous present! It's like over $50 in cards. I feel like I was too cheap this year maybe! I may have to send something else too....
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450 card Peasant cube thread. Draft it here.
Also got a sweet altered Savannah Lions that I will post a picture of as soon as I bring my cube into my dorm from the car. Apparently it matches the one in my santa's cube so our cubes can be buddies. (or friends? It was on a note and I've forgotten the actual wording.)
All this talk makes me wish I had sent more to my giftee, but I sent as much as I could afford at the time. (It was still close to the $20 range so I think its fine?) I may have to try and hunt down more pieces of their list. . .
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Ok so the picture doesn't do it justice and is rotated weird because mobile but you get the idea.
450 card Peasant cube thread. Draft it here.
Since its supposed to somewhat match the one in the cube of the person who sent it to me, probably.
I doubt it would be too hard for me to figure out who sent it based on where it came from but I don't want to say anything unless they reveal themself.It will forever remain a mystery....
(Ok you caught me. I hope you enjoy your present)
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It's sweet. The Savannah Lions looks so cool.
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His requirement was that he didn't mind alters as long as no rules text was covered. I technically stayed within those guidlines!
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Well you're not wrong haha.
I'm glad, I love this style of alter but its hard to find room for them in cube without having text too covered.
Why heartbroken? It's just a little fun; it's not like Santa wrote it on a dual land.
On another note, a lot of people got altered cards from their santa this year. Are there a lot of closet alterers on the cube boards that I wasn't aware of?? I say this because I enjoy doing alter swaps with people on the cube forums. I've done it with two people so far. If anyone else is interested, drop me a line.
Juju Alters - Altered MTG Cards
I'm pretty bad at alters, but I poke around giving it a shot every once in a while.
Nothing in the mail for me yet though. I'm guessing I'm one of the ones with the overseas santa.
WGURBLands!WGURB
WGUInfectWGU
Legacy Lands Primer
Top 8 SCG Oakland 2014
Helpdesk
My Cube on CubeTutor
WGURBLands!WGURB
WGUInfectWGU
Legacy Lands Primer
Top 8 SCG Oakland 2014
Helpdesk
My Cube on CubeTutor
Either that or your Santas are incredibly lazy. That sucks for you guys though...