Although having a backup infinite combo can be nice, it really never saw play in my deck. They were almost always dead draws in an opening hand or later on because they really didn't do anything for the deck on their own. I still own the cards though, and won't be getting rid of them just in case I want to put them back in. Maybe when I find a Tooth and Nail, they will be worth running, but until then they're clogging up space for other, better cards.
I really enjoy what you've done with your version of this deck, it looks like it plays very closely to my list. The only difference is that mine doesn't run alters or vampires yet, but I'm definitely considering trying them out. Also, I prefer running a more "permanent" ramp package such as Cultivate etc, but you already explained why you opt against that in your deck explanation. Feel free to take a look at my list and give me any feedback, it's not as "all in on combo" as yours is, but still plays similarly. Your list has definitely given me some ideas though that I'm interested in trying.
When I first started, I thought lumberknot was an amazing card, so I jammed 4 into my G/R deck. I jammed alot of other cards in there too, it was really awkward.
Also, my entire starting group was kinda funny. I ran B/W exalted, and it was the only "aggro" deck in our group at the time. People hated to play against it. Oh how things have changed since then...
Hot Soup is a great new example of this. Why are my opponent's creatures not terrified at the Worldspine Wurm coming at them, but cringe in fear at a bowl of hot soup? Also, where exactly does the wurm carry the bowl of hot soup, in it's mouth? More importantly, why is my OPPONENT'S Worldspine Wurm afraid of Hot Soup?
(As a side note, it's rather hilarious to think about different creatures running at your opponent with a bowl of hot soup. Just use your imagination for a bit, and the images are quite silly. Even mighty gods can carry bowls of soup into combat.)
EDIT: Looking at his art, I think Xenagos, God of Revels is ALREADY carrying a bowl of soup! (whether that soup is hot or not, we don't know)
I was wondering if you could create a few things for me.
First, I could use a new signature (and banner, same thing different image sizes). I was thinking a layout of Disciple of Bolas on the left, Prossh, Skyraider of Kher in the middle, and Xenagos, God of Revels, with the text: "Power is Everything..." Try to keep the colors of the the card art intact, and base the text color anything black, red, or green. Whatever looks good.
Honestly, I feel like this guy creates more fear in your opponent than him actually doing anything. The question isn't whether or not he's going to make it past your opponent's removal, it's whether or not your opponent wants to use their removal on him at all. Yes, he can be killed before actually doing anything, but really he doesn't have to do anything at all to make him a threat on the table. If your opponent answers Yisan, oh well, you've probably got more cards in your hand to cast that are probably stronger than him, and that's one less removal spell to worry about. If they don't, now you have a solid engine pumping out creature after creature, turn after turn UNTIL they wanna deal with him. I like to think of him as a removal "lightning rod" of sorts; play him, see if your opponent answers it, then go from there.
Considering trying this out in my Prossh, Skyraider of Kher EDH, since I can sacrifice kobolds to Prossh, then sacrifice Prossh to Gisa to make tons of Zombies, then recast Prossh and repeat.
You can also sack out the tokens to her, generating an extra 2/2 with each activation. Since unlike most creatures with this sort of ability it doesn't say "Non-token creature". She can create an endless stream of tokens. Which is neat.
Which was actually what I first noticed! That's so cool. You just need one creature to sacrifice and then te fun begins.
Having Purphoros, God of the Forge in play too can lead to some good times. Or Prossh+Xenagos, God of Revels, sac him to Gisa after combat for an enormous army of zombies. Which can get even bigger after casting Prossh again, saccing kobolbs and zombies to him, then saccing to Gisa. Yeah, I think I'll be including this in my 99
I'm going to try out Gisa in my Prossh, Skyraider of Kher deck. Nothing like sacrificing a bunch of kobolds to Prossh, then sacrificing Prossh to Gisa to make a hoard of zombies, then recast Prossh and repeat. Also gives you a backup to all of your threats. "Oh, you want to destroy my Grave Titan? I'll just turn it into 6 more zombies." It's really nice that she can even just sacrifice a zombie to make 2 more.
Considering trying this out in my Prossh, Skyraider of Kher EDH, since I can sacrifice kobolds to Prossh, then sacrifice Prossh to Gisa to make tons of Zombies, then recast Prossh and repeat.
Still managed to go 3-1 and win three packs. Which had another Chief Engineer, and nothing else of value. Too many repeating rares...
Also at the Gatecrash prerelease I went Dimir, getting the Promo Consuming Aberration, and also pulling a normal one AND a foil one, along with a Lazav, Dimir Mastermind (not pulled from the seeded pack). They thought I was cheating.
I was wondering if you could create a few things for me.
First, I could use a new signature (and banner, same thing different image sizes). I was thinking a layout of Disciple of Bolas on the left, Prossh, Skyraider of Kher in the middle, and Xenagos, God of Revels, with the text: "Power is Everything..." Try to keep the colors of the the card art intact, and base the text color anything black, red, or green. Whatever looks good.
Finally updated the decklist after a very long time. Many changes that I can't remember, but the current list is up in this thread. Let me know what you think.
P.S: I will be getting Life's Legacy soon that will also be added to the list accordingly. Any ideas on what might be cut in place of it?
After a very long, unannounced hiatus, I AM BACK!!! So sorry to keep all of you clan mates hanging, but I am back now and ready to start working with the clan again.
I haven't been here in the clan for a VERY, VERY long time, so I have no idea what's happened since then. But, (if you guys haven't already done this already), I would like to pass the ownership of the clan to someone else. Bur, you have always been faithful to keeping this clan alive, and you deserve to be the new leader. I'm sure you will do a greater job than I ever could.
But don't think I'm just disappearing from the clan entirely, I'd like to continue helping out in any ways I can. Contests, discussions, anything that comes our way.
So, can anyone update me on what's been happening since I left? (also, anyone wanna guess my favorite icecream?)
I currently run a Kresh the Bloodbraided EDH deck, but I focus more on running very big fatties and/or sacrificial control. Staples like Sheoldred, Whispering One and Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger along with large undying creatures (Vorapede) to create a mass of very scary creatures, and Butcher of Malakir keeps other people's boards under control. Birthing Pod also plays a very large part in the deck, since the undying creatures only benefit from being sacrificed. I will post a copy of the deck sometime in the future, and it is still having work done.
+Chord of Calling, Increasing Ambition
-Mikaeus, the Unhallowed, Triskelion
Although having a backup infinite combo can be nice, it really never saw play in my deck. They were almost always dead draws in an opening hand or later on because they really didn't do anything for the deck on their own. I still own the cards though, and won't be getting rid of them just in case I want to put them back in. Maybe when I find a Tooth and Nail, they will be worth running, but until then they're clogging up space for other, better cards.
Also, my entire starting group was kinda funny. I ran B/W exalted, and it was the only "aggro" deck in our group at the time. People hated to play against it. Oh how things have changed since then...
(As a side note, it's rather hilarious to think about different creatures running at your opponent with a bowl of hot soup. Just use your imagination for a bit, and the images are quite silly. Even mighty gods can carry bowls of soup into combat.)
EDIT: Looking at his art, I think Xenagos, God of Revels is ALREADY carrying a bowl of soup! (whether that soup is hot or not, we don't know)
Bump. Can't wait to see this when it's finished.
Having Purphoros, God of the Forge in play too can lead to some good times. Or Prossh+Xenagos, God of Revels, sac him to Gisa after combat for an enormous army of zombies. Which can get even bigger after casting Prossh again, saccing kobolbs and zombies to him, then saccing to Gisa. Yeah, I think I'll be including this in my 99
2 Yavimaya Coast
2 Hushwing Gryff
1 Chief Engineer (with no artifacts for support)
1 *FOIL* Mercurial Pretender (NOT the promo)
1 Kalonian Twingrove (does not play well with Hushwing Gryff AT ALL)
1 Promo Phytotitan
Still managed to go 3-1 and win three packs. Which had another Chief Engineer, and nothing else of value.
Also at the Gatecrash prerelease I went Dimir, getting the Promo Consuming Aberration, and also pulling a normal one AND a foil one, along with a Lazav, Dimir Mastermind (not pulled from the seeded pack). They thought I was cheating.
First, I could use a new signature (and banner, same thing different image sizes). I was thinking a layout of Disciple of Bolas on the left, Prossh, Skyraider of Kher in the middle, and Xenagos, God of Revels, with the text: "Power is Everything..." Try to keep the colors of the the card art intact, and base the text color anything black, red, or green. Whatever looks good.
As for my avatar, I would like Purphoros, God of the Forge with the text "Kobolds can Hurt".
If you can do this for me that would be great! Thanks!
P.S: I will be getting Life's Legacy soon that will also be added to the list accordingly. Any ideas on what might be cut in place of it?
I haven't been here in the clan for a VERY, VERY long time, so I have no idea what's happened since then. But, (if you guys haven't already done this already), I would like to pass the ownership of the clan to someone else. Bur, you have always been faithful to keeping this clan alive, and you deserve to be the new leader. I'm sure you will do a greater job than I ever could.
But don't think I'm just disappearing from the clan entirely, I'd like to continue helping out in any ways I can. Contests, discussions, anything that comes our way.
So, can anyone update me on what's been happening since I left? (also, anyone wanna guess my favorite icecream?)