redthirst is redthirst, fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse. He was the leader of the Fires of Salvation, the only clan I'm aware of to get modded off the forums so hard they made their own forums.
Degenerate? Sure. Loudmouth? You bet. Law abiding? No ****ing way.
Seems like MLD is more likely to get banned. I'm wondering how the statement that resource denial is never casual fits in with a casual-only vision for the game. Or how it would fit in with the goal of not making the list 100's of cards long.
As the person who created points systems, I figure Sheldon would be more in favor of that kind of solution if he considers MLD a problem, rather than adding to the banlist. I bet our 'geddons are safe.
So I just found this microphone button on my iPhone and realize that I really don't have to type in anything to write things down in this forum so not only will the quality of my messages be going down but the frequency will definitely be increasing I find it quite hilarious I could've done this a long time ago never have to actually physically type with my stupid fingers again.... Wow no typos I'm loving this I could write a ****ing book
I use this on dating websites because I play on hard mode. Ladies like it on hard mode.
As the person who created points systems, I figure Sheldon would be more in favor of that kind of solution if he considers MLD a problem, rather than adding to the banlist. I bet our 'geddons are safe.
Sheldon doesn't know to play MLD correctly. If he did, Sundering Titan and Upheaval wouldn't be banned. It seems like the creators of EDH are just a bunch of casual players who got sour after losing some tournaments. I mean if you want to promote some Mono Green Craw Wurm players, go ahead and go public with it. Don't hide behind this terrible ban list that needs to be re-looked.
Why isn't Intuition, Rings of Brighthearth banned, but Balance which is less powerful continues to be banned?
Because Intuition and Rings lead to fun, interactive situations while Balance just neuters the table? I dunno..
Intuition and Rings does not lead to fun.
I'd rather face a turn 2 Balance than a turn 2 Intuition.
The last time I casted it on turn 2, I won the game on turn 4. Weird right? Intuition is so much worse than Gifts Ungiven, not. It's better since you can tutor 3 combo pieces or counterspells to protect your turn 3 combo.
Have you played against a casual Balance deck before? I did. In High-school, my friend made a deck B/W Balance Deck with 4x Balance. Our friends handled it well, these EDH players are just made up of little kids who are sour about losing in tournaments and/or better players who know to win.
Sheldon doesn't know to play MLD correctly. If he did, Sundering Titan and Upheaval wouldn't be banned. It seems like the creators of EDH are just a bunch of casual players who got sour after losing some tournaments. I mean if you want to promote some Mono Green Craw Wurm players, go ahead and go public with it. Don't hide behind this terrible ban list that needs to be re-looked.
Why isn't Intuition, Rings of Brighthearth banned, but Balance which is less powerful continues to be banned?
I believe in his latest article, Christmas Q&A, Sheldon admits that, "The RC is built to craft a certain style to the format."
[Cryogen's Question:]Who among the RC is the most competitive? Do you feel that the RC (and by default the banned list) could benefit from having someone there to give the competitive players more of a voice?
[Sheldon's Answer:]There's no one that's super over-the-top competitive (but I'm the best at being non-competitive!). To the real heart of the question, we're not catering to the competitive players, so putting one on the RC doesn't make a great deal of sense. The RC is built to craft a certain style to the format. Add to that that I'm pretty sure that we're experienced enough in competitive play (I think Toby and I have Head Judged eight and nine Pro Tours respectively) to understand the nature of it. I'd argue that there aren't that many people who understand it better.
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Sheldon doesn't know to play MLD correctly. If he did, Sundering Titan and Upheaval wouldn't be banned. It seems like the creators of EDH are just a bunch of casual players who got sour after losing some tournaments. I mean if you want to promote some Mono Green Craw Wurm players, go ahead and go public with it. Don't hide behind this terrible ban list that needs to be re-looked.
Why isn't Intuition, Rings of Brighthearth banned, but Balance which is less powerful continues to be banned?
Can't tell if sarcastic or being serious. Either way, let's not have actual ban list rabble on this thread. KTHXBAI
You're overreacting Bacon, Sheldon has a pretty broad view on how MLD works. He and many share the opinion that it's bad flavor and the only thing what I dislike about it is that he broadcasts that opinion.
Even though it has improved GREATLY over the past year, which is super actually. I loved his tolerance article and feel like the "Spirit of EDH" should easily shift towards it in the future. Be tolerant of all strategies and play a gentleman's game. That's what EDH should be.
Not some "omg you play that card?!, you're a dick"
"omg you play Armageddon?!, you're a dick"
"omg you play Hero of the Bladehold?!, you're a noob"
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redthirst is redthirst, fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse. He was the leader of the Fires of Salvation, the only clan I'm aware of to get modded off the forums so hard they made their own forums.
Degenerate? Sure. Loudmouth? You bet. Law abiding? No ****ing way.
redthirst is redthirst, fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse. He was the leader of the Fires of Salvation, the only clan I'm aware of to get modded off the forums so hard they made their own forums.
Degenerate? Sure. Loudmouth? You bet. Law abiding? No ****ing way.
Great guy to have around? Hell yes.
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Once again there's some high quality discussion in magic general.
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Seems like a bad idea. Good thing I don't make those.
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Best description ever.
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My Saffi deck
As the person who created points systems, I figure Sheldon would be more in favor of that kind of solution if he considers MLD a problem, rather than adding to the banlist. I bet our 'geddons are safe.
Draft my Peasant Cube.
As long as we have at least one thing in common, I'll keep coming back.
I use this on dating websites because I play on hard mode. Ladies like it on hard mode.
Yeah.
Sheldon doesn't know to play MLD correctly. If he did, Sundering Titan and Upheaval wouldn't be banned. It seems like the creators of EDH are just a bunch of casual players who got sour after losing some tournaments. I mean if you want to promote some Mono Green Craw Wurm players, go ahead and go public with it. Don't hide behind this terrible ban list that needs to be re-looked.
Why isn't Intuition, Rings of Brighthearth banned, but Balance which is less powerful continues to be banned?
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BWG Doran Suicide Tempo BWG
BUW Sharuum Midrange Control BUW
Because Intuition and Rings lead to fun, interactive situations while Balance just neuters the table? I dunno..
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RWAurelia 1 vs 1RW
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Intuition and Rings does not lead to fun.
I'd rather face a turn 2 Balance than a turn 2 Intuition.
The last time I casted it on turn 2, I won the game on turn 4. Weird right? Intuition is so much worse than Gifts Ungiven, not. It's better since you can tutor 3 combo pieces or counterspells to protect your turn 3 combo.
Have you played against a casual Balance deck before? I did. In High-school, my friend made a deck B/W Balance Deck with 4x Balance. Our friends handled it well, these EDH players are just made up of little kids who are sour about losing in tournaments and/or better players who know to win.
EDH
BWG Doran Suicide Tempo BWG
BUW Sharuum Midrange Control BUW
I believe in his latest article, Christmas Q&A, Sheldon admits that, "The RC is built to craft a certain style to the format."
[Cryogen's Question:]Who among the RC is the most competitive? Do you feel that the RC (and by default the banned list) could benefit from having someone there to give the competitive players more of a voice?
[Sheldon's Answer:]There's no one that's super over-the-top competitive (but I'm the best at being non-competitive!). To the real heart of the question, we're not catering to the competitive players, so putting one on the RC doesn't make a great deal of sense. The RC is built to craft a certain style to the format. Add to that that I'm pretty sure that we're experienced enough in competitive play (I think Toby and I have Head Judged eight and nine Pro Tours respectively) to understand the nature of it. I'd argue that there aren't that many people who understand it better.
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I found paint in shed. I smelled paint, a lot, then got married to orange cone.
In between jobs of being a golf ball and fishing tackle, I discovered magic! Since reading and basic logic is out of the question, I want the game changed to accommodate me!
All cards should taste like cheese and also be a distant cousin so if they wind up in my mouth, I don't get arrested.
The EDH stax primer
When you absolutely, positively got to kill every permanent in the room, accept no substitutes.
All of a sudden I feel pretty normal as an elitist and a fan of MLP.
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Even though it has improved GREATLY over the past year, which is super actually. I loved his tolerance article and feel like the "Spirit of EDH" should easily shift towards it in the future. Be tolerant of all strategies and play a gentleman's game. That's what EDH should be.
Not some
"omg you play that card?!, you're a dick"
"omg you play Armageddon?!, you're a dick"
"omg you play Hero of the Bladehold?!, you're a noob"
infested community
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"We've decided to synch our Banned List updates with WotC's, which are synching with set releases. This means there won't be a 20 December update. The next update is scheduled for 28 January 2013."
Source: Link
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Dat corruption.
You in the box maker union's pockets too?
Also, why was nothing done about this blatant slandering?
Blue... the nerve.
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So you only play bad colors?
The only way that sentence makes sense is if you're a time traveler from the 80's and still use the archaic vernacular from that decade.
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