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  • posted a message on [Danbury, CT] Modern GPT for GP Providence at Gamer's Gambit, 6/06 at Noon
    Registration opens at 11:00 AM, event starts at noon.

    Prizes:
    1st place - 1 booster boxes of a current standard set, plus 2 byes at GP Providence
    2nd place - 1/2 box
    3rd and 4th place - 1/4 box each

    If we get 24 or more players, we'll give out an additional box in prizes and pay out to top 8.

    Entry: $10

    Don't forget to stay for our regularly scheduled Modern Win-a-Box that starts at 6:30 pm!

    Our store address is:
    Berkshire Shopping Center
    67 Newtown Road
    Danbury, CT 06810

    (We're located less than a mile south of i-84 off exit 8, in the Walmart shopping center between Ashley's Furniture and Home Goods).

    For more info, give us a call at 203-917-4588. You can also find us on the web at www.gamersgambit.com, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gamersgambitct
    Posted in: Upcoming Events
  • posted a message on (Danbury, CT) Gamer's Gambit: Dragons of Tarkir Win-a-Case Tournament
    The Gamer's Gambit in Danbury, CT is hosting a Win-a-Case tournament for the Magic: the Gathering Dragons of Tarkir release!

    Format: Standard, competitive REL
    Entry: $30
    Registration starts at 11 AM, event starts at noon

    1st place: 1 case (6 boxes) of Dragons of Tarkir
    2nd place: 2 boxes of Dragons of Tarkir
    3rd - 4th: 1 box each
    5th - 8th: 1/2 box (18 packs) each

    Side event drafts start at 2:30 pm!

    Our store address is:
    Berkshire Shopping Center
    67 Newtown Road
    Danbury, CT 06810

    (We're located less than a mile south of i-84 off exit 8, in the Walmart shopping center between Ashley's Furniture and Home Goods).

    For more info, give us a call at 203-917-4588. You can also find us on the web at www.gamersgambit.com, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gamersgambitct
    Posted in: Upcoming Events
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    The original post's been updated with the final totals (not counting the replies from the commander homepage). I'll try to get some more detailed number crunching done in the next week or two.

    Thank you everyone!
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    Tallied up to here (haven't updated OP yet).
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Check vs Shocks
    Quote from Ninja_Tinkle
    If you are playing 5 color then it should be 10 shocks, 10 duals and 10 fetches. Check lands come into consideration when you are playing decks with less than 5 colors. The check lands help fill out the land roster in that case. However, in 5c, you have 10 fetches that can't grab check lands--they can grab shocks though.

    For maximum efficiency I would advise 10 shocks.


    I'm opposed to building mana bases this way.

    Even in 5 color decks, it's unusual for the deck to need each color in equal amounts. So instead of jamming each card in the cycle, try to figure out how much of each color you need your mana sources to produce. The easiest way to do this is to count up the total number of mana symbols in your deck (including ability costs), figure out the ratio of W:U:B:R:G, and then make sure your mana sources line up with that ratio. You may need to tweak from there, based on when you need mana colors (for example, if you need green early to play ramp spells, then you need a higher proportion of green, even if it's not otherwise a common color in your deck).

    Basically, if your deck is heavy-Bant with a splash of BR, then it's possible you'd benefit more from having a Sunpetal Grove or Hinterland Harbor than a Blood Crypt.

    Plus, if you're already loaded with duals + fetches, it greatly diminishes the drawbacks from the M10/Inn lands.
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    Tallied through here.

    If you haven't replied yet, try to get in by the end of the month!
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    tallied through here (but haven't updated the OP yet)
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    @Dirty Filter: It's an interesting topic for sure... could you start a new thread with it? (It'll be a bit easier for me to get everyone's responses tallied if this thread is just generals.)
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    Quote from wingkon
    I'm planning on finishing my Mayael, the Anima deck this year. Does it count?



    No, I'm looking for decks you actually built and played this year.
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on im still waiting for maturation
    Quote from ryand83
    My girlfriend is a primary reason why I haven't spent much too... she'd rather spend $10 on beer or something.


    She sounds like a keeper to me!

    ...

    Anyway, for the OP: are the other players having fun even when their decks are bad? Are you still having fun, even when you play against bad decks?
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    Tallied through here.
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    Hmm, my spreadsheet ate a bunch of responses... will take me another day to re-tally results... keep 'em comin' in the meantime though!
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    So for example, these are a few of me and my friends' generals (not counting the ones I already posted on mtgcommander.net).

    Thada Adel, Acquisitor
    Wort, the Raidmother
    Damia, Sage of Stone
    Riku of Two Reflections
    Rafiq of the Many
    Karn, Silver Golem
    Pheldagrif
    Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
    Wrexial, the Risen Deep
    Mayael the Anima
    Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge
    Ghave, Guru of Spores
    Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
    Maelstrom Wanderer
    Vorel of the Hull Clade
    Darien, King of Kjeldor
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Most Popular Commanders of 2013 (Post your generals!)
    The polls are now closed!

    This turned up some interesting stuff when Obsidian Dice ran it last year, so I'd like to do a repeat for 2013. (White Weasel's been running a parallel thread over at mtgcommander.net for this year.)

    Please observe the following guidelines:
    1) Don't post to both threads. (If you've already posted in the other thread on the commander homepage, don't post in this one.)
    2) Established/regularly-played decks only. (If you played a deck earlier in the year but took it apart later, feel free to post it. For example, if you played Jor Kadeen from April to June, then took it apart and played Aurelia the Warleader from October to December, go ahead and post both.)
    3) Feel free to post other generals from your playgroup, but avoid duplication. (Please make sure your friends didn't post in the other thread already, and make sure they don't post repeats here.)
    4) If you have multiples of the same deck, please list them on separate lines. (So if you have 3 Kaervek decks, please list it as...
    Kaervek the Merciless
    Kaervek the Merciless
    Kaervek the Merciless)
    5) Make sure you list the commander's complete name. (There's multiple Glissas, Isperias, etc.)

    New this year! If you play one of the Nephilim or a banned commander like Kokusho, feel free to post it. (Note that flip creatures that start out as non-legends - ie Bushi Tenderfoot - do not count. Neither do non-creature legends like Genju of the Realm.)

    Out of 2,031 generals (not counting the mtgcommander.net responses)
    Adamaro, First to Desire 1
    Adun Oakenshield 5
    Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran 2
    Akroma, Angel of Fury 1
    Anax and Cymede 3
    Angus Mackenzie 5
    Animar, Soul of Elements 28
    Anowon, the Ruin Sage 1
    Anthousa, Setessan Hero 1
    Arcades Sabboth 1
    Arcanis the Omnipotent 2
    Arcum Dagsson 5
    Ashling the Pilgrim 6
    Ashling, the Extinguisher 2
    Atalya, Samite Master 1
    Atogatog 1
    Aurelia, the Warleader 14
    Avacyn, Angel of Hope 5
    Azami, Lady of Scrolls 17
    Azusa, Lost but Seeking 18
    Balthor, the Defiled 1
    Barrin, Master Wizard 2
    Basandra, Battle Seraph 1
    Bladewing the Risen 1
    Borborygmos 2
    Borborygmos Enraged 11
    Bosh, Iron Golem 2
    Braids, Conjurer Adept 2
    Brion Stoutarm 4
    Bruna, Light of Alabaster 17
    Captain Sisay 9
    Celestial Kirin 1
    Chainer, Dementia Master 10
    Child of Alara 10
    Chisei, Heart of the Oceans 1
    Circu, Dimir Lobotomist 1
    Cromat 8
    Crosis the Purger 5
    Dakkon Blackblade 3
    Damia, Sage of Stone 19
    Darien, King of Kjeldor 1
    Daxos of Meletis 10
    Derevi, Empyreal Tactician 35
    Diaochan, Artful Beauty 4
    Doran, the Siege Tower 11
    Dralnu, Lich Lord 3
    Drana, Bloodchief of Kalastria 10
    Dromar, the Banisher 1
    Dune-Brood Nephilim 1
    Edric, Spymaster of Trest 15
    Eight-and-a-half Tails 8
    Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite 2
    Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder 3
    Erebos, God of the Dead 10
    Eron the Relentless 1
    Ertai, the Corrupted 4
    Ertai, Wizard Adept 1
    Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch 3
    Experiment Kraj 2
    Ezuri, Renegade Leader 6
    Fumiko the Lowblood 2
    Gaddock Teeg 3
    Gahiji, Honored One 5
    Garza Zol, Plague Queen 1
    Geist of Saint Traft 6
    Geth, Lord of the Vault 8
    Ghave, Guru of Spores 25
    Ghost Council of Orzhova 1
    Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 15
    Glissa, the Traitor 22
    Godo, Bandit Warlord 5
    Grand Arbiter Agustin IV 13
    Grimgrin, Corpse Born 11
    Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer 2
    Halfdane 1
    Hanna, Ship's Navigator 6
    Hazezon Tamar 7
    He Who Hungers 1
    Heartless Hidetsugu 4
    Heidar, Rimewind Master 2
    Heliod, God of the Sun 3
    Homura, Human Ascendant 1
    Horde of Notions 11
    Hua Tuo, Honored Physician 1
    Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician 2
    Iname, Life Aspect 1
    Ink-Treader Nephilim 2
    Intet, the Dreamer 10
    Isamaru, Hound of Konda 4
    Isao, Enlightened Bushi 1
    Isperia, Supreme Judge 5
    Isperia, the Inscrutable 4
    Ith, High Arcanist 1
    Ixidor, Reality Sculptor 1
    Jacques le Vert 1
    Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord 23
    Jasmine Boreal 2
    Jaya Ballard, Task Mage 5
    Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge 23
    Jenara, Asura of War 15
    Jeska, Warrior Adept 2
    Jhoira of the Ghitu 9
    Jolrael, Empress of Beasts 2
    Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer 10
    Kaalia of the Vast 41
    Kaervek the Merciless 11
    Kaho, Minamo Historian 1
    Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet 1
    Kamahl, Fist of Krosa 5
    Kamahl, Pit Fighter 3
    Kami of the Crescent Moon 2
    Karador, Ghost Chieftain 27
    Karn, Silver Golem 9
    Karona, False God 9
    Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund 5
    Kemba, Kha Regent 9
    Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker 7
    Kiku, Night's Flower 1
    Kira, Great Glass-Spinner 3
    Konda, Lord of Eiganjo 1
    Korlash, Heir to Blackblade 3
    Kozilek, Butcher of Truth 9
    Krenko, Mob Boss 21
    Kresh the Bloodbraided 8
    Krond the Dawn-Clad 3
    Kumano, Master Yamabushi 2
    Kuro, Pitlord 3
    Kyoki, Sanity's Eclipse 1
    Lady Evangela 1
    Lady Sun 1
    Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen 1
    Lavinia of the Tenth 4
    Lazav, Dimir Mastermind 21
    Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero 2
    Linvala, Keeper of Silence 2
    Lord of Tresserhorn 2
    Lorthos, The Tidemaker 2
    Lovisa Coldeyes 1
    Lyzolda, the Blood Witch 3
    Maelstrom Wanderer 23
    Maga, Traitor to Mortals 1
    Mageta the Lion 1
    Maralen of the Mornsong 2
    Marath, Will of the Wild 24
    Maraxus of Keld 1
    Marhault Elsdragon 1
    Marrow-Gnawer 4
    Marton Stromgald 7
    Masako the Humorless 1
    Mayael the Anima 24
    Medomai the Ageless 2
    Melek, Izzet Paragon 25
    Meloku, the Clouded Mirror 1
    Memnarch 7
    Merieke Ri Berit 6
    Mirko Vosk,Mind Drinker 2
    Mirri the Cursed 1
    Mishra, Artifact Prodigy 3
    Mistform Ultimus 1
    Molimo, Maro-Sorcerer 1
    Momir Vig, Simic Visionary 12
    Multani, Maro-Sorcerer 1
    Nath of the Gilt Leaf 9
    Nebuchadnezzar 1
    Nekusar the Mindrazer 49
    Nemata, Grove Guardian 1
    Nicol Bolas 4
    Nin, the Pain Artist 7
    Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius 8
    Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind 20
    Norin the Wary 13
    Numot, the Devastator 5
    Nylea, God of the Hunt 4
    Obzedat, Ghost Council 6
    Odric, Master Tactician 1
    Olivia Voldaren 10
    Oloro, Ageless Ascetic 45
    Omnath, Locus of Mana 17
    Oona, Queen of the Fae 14
    Oros, the Avenger 5
    Patron of the Akki 1
    Patron of the Moon 3
    Patron of the Nezumi 1
    Patron of the Orochi 3
    Phage, the Untouchable 2
    Phelddagrif 5
    Polukranos, World Eater 2
    Prime Speaker Zegana 16
    Progenitus 11
    Prossh, Skyraider of Kher 37
    Purphoros, God of the Forge 14
    Radha, Heir to Keld 5
    Rafiq of the Many 21
    Rakdos, Lord of Riots 10
    Rakka Mar 4
    Ramirez DePietro 1
    Rasputin Dreamweaver 10
    Rayne, Academy Chancellor 1
    Razia, Boros Archangel 1
    Reaper King 9
    Rhys the Redeemed 15
    Riku of Two Reflections 30
    Rith, the Awakener 2
    Roon of the Hidden Realm 26
    Rorix Bladewing 1
    Rosheen Meanderer 1
    Rubinia Soulsinger 5
    Ruhan of the Fomori 5
    Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant 1
    Ruric Thar, the Unbowed 9
    Saffi Eriksdotter 7
    Sakashima the Impostor 6
    Sapling of Colfenor 3
    Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant 2
    Savra, Queen of the Golgari 5
    Scion of the Ur Dragon 12
    Sedris, the Traitor King 12
    Seizan, Perverter of Truth 1
    Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper 8
    Sekki, Seasons' Guide 1
    Selenia, Dark Angel 3
    Sen Triplets 2
    Seton, Krosan Protector 3
    Sharuum the Hegemon 31
    Shattergang Brothers 9
    Sheoldred, Whispering One 1
    Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker 8
    Sigarda, Host of Herons 8
    Silvos, Rogue Elemental 1
    Sisters of Stone Death 3
    Skithiryx, Blight Dragon 6
    Skullbriar, the Walking Grave 12
    Sliver Legion 2
    Sliver Overlord 12
    Sliver Queen 10
    Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer 4
    Sol'Kanar 1
    Sosuke, Son of Seshiro 1
    Squee, Goblin Nabob 1
    Stangg 1
    Stonebrow, Krosan Hero 2
    Sun Quan, Lord of Wu 2
    Sydri, Galvanic Genius 14
    Sygg, River Cutthroat 7
    Sygg, River Guide 1
    Szadek, Lord of Secrets 2
    Tajic, Blade of the Legion 10
    Talrand, Sky Summoner 17
    Taniwha 1
    Tariel, Reckoner of Souls 2
    Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir 4
    Teneb, the Harvester 9
    Tetsuo Umezawa 1
    Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts 5
    Teysa, Orzhov Scion 22
    Thada Adel, Acquisitor 3
    Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 1
    Thassa, God of the Sea 7
    The Mimeoplasm 35
    Thelon of Havenwood 2
    Thraximundar 23
    Thromok the Insatiable 8
    Thrun, the last troll 1
    Tibor and Lumia 4
    Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar 1
    Treva, the Renewer 2
    Triad of Fates 1
    Trostani, Selesnya's Voice 11
    Tymaret, the murder king 1
    Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre 1
    Ulasht, the Hate Seed 2
    Urabrask the Hidden 1
    Uril, the Mistalker 11
    Uyo, Silent Prophet 1
    Vaevictis Asmadi 5
    Varolz, the Scar-Striped 5
    Vela the Night-Clad 13
    Venser, Shaper Savant 3
    Vhati il-Dal 3
    Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter 13
    Volrath the Fallen 4
    Vorel of the Hull Clade 15
    Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger 1
    Vorosh, the Hunter 2
    Wort, Boggart Auntie 7
    Wort, the Raidmother 6
    Wrexial, the Risen Deep 11
    Wydwen, the Biting Gale 5
    Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed 3
    Xira Arien 1
    Yeva, Nature's Herald 7
    Yore-Tiller Nephilim 1
    Yosei, the Morning Star 2
    Zedruu the Greathearted 30
    Zirilan of the Claw 4
    Zozu, the Punisher 2
    Zuberi Golden Feather 1
    Zur the Enchanter 10

    10(ish) Most Played Commanders
    1. Nekusar the Mindrazer - 49
    2. Oloro, Ageless Ascetic - 45
    3. Kaalia of the Vast - 41
    4. Prossh, Skyraider of Kher - 37
    5. Derevi, Empyreal Tactician - 35
    6. The Mimeoplasm - 35
    7. Sharuum the Hegemon - 31
    8. Riku of Two Reflections - 30
    9. Zedruu the Greathearted - 30
    10. Animar, Soul of Elements - 28

    10(ish) Most Played non-Precon Commanders
    1. Sharuum the Hegemon - 31
    2. Melek, Izzet Paragon - 25
    3. Mayael the Anima - 24
    (tie) Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord - 23
    (tie) Maelstrom Wanderer - 23
    (tie) Thraximundar - 23
    (another tie) Glissa, the Traitor - 22
    (another tie) Teysa, Orzhov Scion - 22
    (yet another tie) Krenko, Mob Boss - 21
    (yet another tie) Lazav, Dimir Mastermind - 21
    (yet another tie) Rafiq of the Many - 21

    Many thanks to everyone who contributed!
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Azusa non-creature wincons?
    The green direct damage cards aren't terrible. Squall Line, Hurricane, and Borrowing the East Wind are pretty good, Primal Order is amusing, and Squallmonger is um, a card that can go in a deck.

    There's some older janky stuff like Cyclone and Typhoon that might get you there (some Gatherer-ing would probably find some other similar stuff).
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
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