have you guys thought about a playset of dark confidants? I know there are some decks out there that have dabbled 1 or 2, but actually committed a play set. I've been goldfishing and testing internally, but haven't taken it to an event yet; however, testing has proven its value.
Unfortunately, I feel the thread is going to be dead for awhile due to no upcoming sets with allies AND 5c humans taking the role of a tribal aggro deck.
Honestly I'm thinking of bringing sexy back with spellskite...great against bogles, burn, and JTMS's bounce ability.
I actually have been thinking about adding spellskite into sb as a 2 of, but from the top of my head it only helps against bogles and burn, can't really think of anything else it answers for. With the meta as it is right now, our sb tech needs to be flexible and able to answer a wide variety of decks, not just 2-3
On a side note what do you guys think of Harsh Mentor? Answers, affinity, lantern, devoted druid combo
Baby Thalia is Definitely a keep in the mb, i understand where you're coming from about feeling useless at times; however, the meta is wide open right now and what makes humans so good is that it can change its gameplay from aggro to control/tempo or both at the same time. There are very popular decks out in the wild that HATE thalia, i.e. storm, griselbrand, burn, etc. Although YOUR meta may not be spell heavy, in general it is a good card that taxes the opponent.
if its really bothering you, you can go down to 3 such as I did to squeeze something else. but i really don't think you should bring it down any lower
what do you guys think of taking out vithian renegades completely in sb, to make room for better wider sb tech? its main use is against affinity, but i feel like we go a little taller and wider than them so we can overwhelm them. the other possible sb use for the renegades is etron variants, but i feel like 3 cmc is too slow against them. it does take out o stone...but im thinking we ccan just outrace them?
Just went 4-0 at a local LGS, played against mardu pyro, burn, grixis control, jeskai control.
Canopy's are definitely a must. Like others have said, if you're committed to this deck get 4. it provides so much draw when needed. This deck makes 360 turns so quick when it looks like you're about to lose. I literally couldve lost 3 of my mathces due to inexeperienced piloting , but the deck covers my flaws i end up coming with the win.
Honestly, a good way to get EXP is watch TONS of jonathan Rossum and other pilots play the deck, each pilot offers unique lines to the deck, that it makes it so much fun to master!
maybe some phantasmal images for combat tricks? copying key piratess? i think this deck has over others is its ability to have unique combat tricks. so i feel like vial is a must. since im at work i cant really suggest cards, but thematically and viably this deck needs to play tempoish. i.e. the 2cmc black pirate that has deathtouch, the red snapcaster, kitesail freelooter. i feel like these are the cards we should be playing, since this is the way wotc was trying to develop the tribe.
just my 2 cents. sorry if the grammar is a mess. wanted to type this up in between patients lol
I haven't played 8 rack in awhile, but am thinking of bringing it back but have seen a increase in 5c humans. IS this a bad matchup for us? They play similar to affinity which I recall being a bad matchup for us, but they growing bigger and wider faster. Just wanted to get your guys' opinion
have any of you guys thought about mb 4 manaweft and 2-4 gemhide slivers to make our deck a pseudo elf/gw value town deck? In exchange we opt out our vials? not only does this provide us with more explosive openings, it also removes vials from late game draws. If we cut out vials, we can possibly have more room for toolbox slivers.
3 Rack players just topped 8 at a SCG classic. I feel like the deck is a good dark horse deck, but could probably use a card or two to really push it to the edge of consideration for t2 or t1.5 in meta decks....The question is, what does the deck need? a more versatile method of discard? or a 3rd rack outlet?
I actually have been thinking about adding spellskite into sb as a 2 of, but from the top of my head it only helps against bogles and burn, can't really think of anything else it answers for. With the meta as it is right now, our sb tech needs to be flexible and able to answer a wide variety of decks, not just 2-3
On a side note what do you guys think of Harsh Mentor? Answers, affinity, lantern, devoted druid combo
if its really bothering you, you can go down to 3 such as I did to squeeze something else. but i really don't think you should bring it down any lower
Canopy's are definitely a must. Like others have said, if you're committed to this deck get 4. it provides so much draw when needed. This deck makes 360 turns so quick when it looks like you're about to lose. I literally couldve lost 3 of my mathces due to inexeperienced piloting , but the deck covers my flaws i end up coming with the win.
Honestly, a good way to get EXP is watch TONS of jonathan Rossum and other pilots play the deck, each pilot offers unique lines to the deck, that it makes it so much fun to master!
GOOD LUCK!
just my 2 cents. sorry if the grammar is a mess. wanted to type this up in between patients lol
just food for thought. please don't crucify me <3
3 Rack players just topped 8 at a SCG classic. I feel like the deck is a good dark horse deck, but could probably use a card or two to really push it to the edge of consideration for t2 or t1.5 in meta decks....The question is, what does the deck need? a more versatile method of discard? or a 3rd rack outlet?