Thanks for checking it out! I like some of the cards more than most (namely some of the 'hate' 3-drops), but I do have quite a few nicknames in the article, including my favorite one for the new Garruk!
-AA
P.S. Usman has his set review up over at SCG, too!
The review makes me want to try Archangel of Thune and start paying more attention to life gain (which has proven effective with our group). I'd even consider putting Meadowgrain back in to help control'ish decks by giving them a nice low cast creature option (I was looking at Spellskite as well) and to help white on the aggro vs aggro matchups.
Good work! I agree with a lot of your analysis. I think there are a number of solid adds or things to consider from this set for a lot of cubes, and I like the direction of the new hate guys.
This is one of the best reviews so far. I said this before, but I really like the "replacement for" format which is a really good guide on what to really do.
The repint section is really nice as well.. as some of these cards might not be in People's cubes yet.
Haven't read the article yet but wanted to mention that its Jeska, Warrior Adept not Jeska, Warrior Mage before I forget. She is pretty dang powerful.
Jeska was in the first iteration of my cube... as well as her big brother!
Art and flavour were big influences on what I included in the cube... rk post rules!
My M14 set review for Cube is now up!
http://legitmtg.com/casual/m14-cube-review/
Thanks for checking it out! I like some of the cards more than most (namely some of the 'hate' 3-drops), but I do have quite a few nicknames in the article, including my favorite one for the new Garruk!
-AA
P.S. Usman has his set review up over at SCG, too!
I use descriptive language. Assume that I'm being nice and respectful. (I'll tell you when I'm not.)
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The review makes me want to try Archangel of Thune and start paying more attention to life gain (which has proven effective with our group). I'd even consider putting Meadowgrain back in to help control'ish decks by giving them a nice low cast creature option (I was looking at Spellskite as well) and to help white on the aggro vs aggro matchups.
On spoiled card wishlisting and 'should-have-had'-isms:
The repint section is really nice as well.. as some of these cards might not be in People's cubes yet.
Jeska was in the first iteration of my cube... as well as her big brother!
Art and flavour were big influences on what I included in the cube... rk post rules!