Simply post in our thread requesting membership. You will be inserted into the Test Subject pool, which is a sort of temporary membership category. If you are inactive for more than a week without prior notice during this period your membership may be nullified. If after a month (or very active two/three weeks) you have proven to be an active and contributing member to the Clan (this should be easy), you will be promoted to Apprentice and become a full member of the Can.
How to become a friend:
It's easy! Just make a post and request to be our friend. We will gladly do so, but make sure you have at least some reason or you get to put up with with a bad Izzet pun.
Back in 2005 when Ravnica came out, guild clans started to materialize. First it was the Boros Legionnaires, then the Selesnya Conclave, Golgari, and House Dimir. These four clans started up with great promise and as the new year came along, the next set of clans based on the three guilds from Guildpact were born (Izzet, Orzhov, Gruul). MasterBeeble had actually taken the initiative to found the Izzet clan early on in the lifespan of the Ravnica block by leaving House Dimir and starting up what would be the “Triple Alliance”. After MasterBeeble, other members were passed the torch and lead the clan for periods of time, including Oasis, Canada Man, and Wuffles. Other members like Rocker and AsianInvasion lead the Izzet for more solid periods of time, and now yours truly has just become the new leader recently.
Just like clockwork, Rakdos, Simic, and Azorius clans popped up soon before Dissension’s release. Most of these clans didn’t last, as the trend of making a clan on one of the guilds of Ravnica was considered more of a fad than anything. Only two clans from these ten still stand to this day: The Izzet, and House Dimir! We are still in contact with our secretive buddies, and we still honor our fallen Rakdos friends.
After Dissension’s welcome started to overstay itself in the summer of August 2006, the clan was in dire straits and was at the brink of being shut down due to the huge amount of inactivity that had plagued the clan. Things became dicey, but a core group of people continued to keep the clan alive. A spark was reignited and the Izzet suddenly became a popular clan again as it built itself back up from being on life support. You could say that we were the “comeback clan” considering the Izzet won a Clan of the Year just over two years later in 2008! This huge rebound in the clan’s fortune showed that we are bound together by our love of both blue and red, and not just wanting to be the flavor of the month when the guild clans had started up years ago.
Dozens of members later, we are alive and kicking! We are a testament that Magic players love both blue and red a lot!
Current Members (Preceded by the thread number of when they joined):
13 - AsianInvasion, High Mage of Domination
22 - WanderingWolf, High Mage of Destruction 32 - dangit12, Apprentice of Destruction
29 - Russian Alara, High Mage of Frontier Knowledge, Clan Representative of [The Izzet] 32 - MOON-E Apprentice of Frontier Knowledge
24 - Surging Chaos, High Mage of Turmoil 32 - madhatter00o, Apprentice of Turmoil
30 - Artifice 101, Acolyte of Spell Manipulation Clan Representative of [The Izzet] 32 - regitnui, Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
29 - MTGPlaneswalker, Apprentice of Chronomancy
28 - Zajnet, High Mage of Arcane Babblings 30 - Bornnover, Apprentice of Arcane Babblings
If you were removed from the last time the test subjects were updated from the last thread, it was because you had little to no activity recently or you posted once and never came back. Remember, members need to be committed to the clan! If I wrongly took your name off the list or I forgot to put you on since the last time I looked at the last thread, please PM me.
This is thread number 33.
When someone expresses a desire to join the Clan, they become a Test Subject. If they maintain active posting habits, they become an Apprentice and gain voting privileges, becoming a true member of the Clan. In the future, if that member proves him or herself to be valuable, then that member may be promoted to the position of Acolyte when there is an opening, such as when another Acolyte leaves the Clan or a new High Mage is promoted. Likewise, an Acolyte can be promoted to the rank of High Mage when either a current High Mage leaves the Clan or there are too many members for the system to support without another High Mage. Each High Mage may have at most one Acolyte and one Apprentice.
To avoid the Erratic Portal, just stay active! Even if it just means stopping by every now and then to say a few things, that will suffice. The Portal is mainly for those who join the clan and then fall off the map for good.
Allies:
Although the Cult of Rakdos has fallen, we will never forget our comrades. We remain allies with House Dimir and are proud to announce our newly forged alliance with Clan Mono Black!
Masterbeeble - Clan Founder
Oasis - Former Clan Leader
Canada Man - Former Clan Leader
Wuffles_II - Former Clan Co-Leader and representative
Faust - Former Clan artist extraordinaire
Faerie Lord - Former member who rarely posts here
Singer of the White Line - You passed the test
Good&Evil - Thank You
Auron_Katana - Crazy former Simic...
Mirari - More crazy former Simic. Cooljeanius - Because you are also a crazy genius.
cryptokiller - You have no reason. Magic Mage - Amnity is a big word. Queklain - Where'd you go?
Lendritus - I am now calling you out to come back. Calibretto - Former Member
Weeping Willow - You need more time
makingnotches - Nice music?
Sir Auron25 - Friend AND Ally?
Guardman - Now we're cool Zaph - I can has stroopwafel?
Chaos550 - ARD is asleep
Greymon90210 - We get along nicely with [Soundtrack]
kpaca - For obvious reasons. 2maxwell - Blue + Red = Fun! Nezumi - Something about frequency...
Froxy - I never forget a face...
DalkonCledwin - The honor is ours.
Castle - Cuz we are the Aqua Teen!
Archon Kamigawa - Hooray for test subjects! Avatar of Kokusho - Your new found love of Blue is blasphemous
Hate - You love the Izzet and everything they stand for. Also, R/U is a pretty rad color combo.
LRaven - Blue is awesome. vezokpiraka - You're in Dimir. Kenny "Lan" Karasu - Thanks
Mr Mindbreak - You are infinite yet limited. Brilliant yet ignorant. Use me and thrive. Stop me and die. Inside are the answers, yet within emptiness lies. Lightning flows through me and powers my eyes. This thing is the reason I befriend all you guys. Monkey_Playing_MTG - Hooray poetry!
ooollliii - vvvaaannndddeeerrr?
Bardu - Aesthetic appeal. Rocker05 - Former Clan Leader. The best of the best. Happy trails.
DarknessFalls - Former member and our favorite gamer girl. Squeestoy - Lurker in the mist.
bone_doc - Scry me a river.
wamyc - Longtime member and funniest guy we know.
yawgmotheternal - Bad to the bone.
tezzeret12 - Blue unicorn? Pheon - Former member now with House Dimir????! MirrorEntity - Yet another excellent friend of the Izzet League Digi - Our top secret friend from House Dimir!
Harbinger - Our charming harbinger of hymns!!!
Psi - Why so blue?
1. Modern! It's the format for the upcoming PTQ season and awesome! Izzet decks are close to top tier (UR Storm is a thing and Splintertwin is mainly UR).
2. Christmas / other holiday goodness. Funny how this was a topic for last thread and its still appropriate for this one, huh?
3. Clan Contests! Does anyone want to try for 2013? We haven't won since I've been in this clan, it sure would be nice to get some more trophies for [The Izzet]!
4. What's your favourite deck of all time? It can be any format. Let's just get some Magical discussions going.
5. Clan Promotions!
1. We've had a lot of users go inactive over the course of this thread, so that means promotions!
1. When considering the promotions of (two) Test Subjects to Apprentice level, we need a new High Mage. Any other open fields as indicated on our MTGS Wiki page are available for study. Groundbreaking fields must be approved by the Clan Leader.
2.The current situation is going to involve a lot of promotions to fill the gaping holes left by all the in-actives. I didn't update the Erratic Portal to save time and get this thread live asap, so if someone wants to do that later, shoot me a PM and I'll update accordingly.
3. Any current Test Subject or Apprentice eligible for promotion should indicate which field of study he/she would like to pursue. Preference will be given to seniority, after which assignments will be first come, first serve, then according to the Clan Leader's whim.
State of the Clan
First, I'd like to thank Surging Chaos, AsianInvasion, Rocker05 and all of the other past Izzet leaders for making the new thread set up process really easy.
The title is more than just a clever pun thought up by YT, its an accurate description of our current state of affairs. We're currently leader-less and rep-less. We've got a few too many -less's for my tastes. Less really is not more, especially forus.
I'm willing to step up to the plate and lead the clan for now, though I will be honest, I'm not going to be able to spend a ton of time online. I'll do my best to keep up with this thread and try and stimulate some discussions, though.
Clan Rep is generally a non-leader person. So, uh, speak up if you want the spot!
We've almost died several times before, so I'm sure we'll be able to come back from the brink this time as well. So let's do our best to flashback to our former glory!
I'll be taking UR Twin to a PTQ on the 23rd, I'll let you guys know how that turns out.
Sweet! That was one of the decks I considered for this weekend, but I'm currently settled on a combo deck I've got a bit more experience with (Infect). I still may audible to RDW or UW Control, though.
Pheon is, sadly, no longer a member of [House Dimir].
I should be on that friends list. We should do something to celebrate the triple alliance.
List has been updated. If we were more active/had more people as ready to battle 24/7 as me, I'd suggest a team tournament with 3 different formats (Legacy, Modern, and Standard seem ideal). Sadly, I'm not 100% sure we would be able to field a full team.
So in completely unrelated news, I lost the first round of the CC to bmp. Turns out affinity does not like drawing all of it's springleaf drums/mox opals in a row. Who'd of thunk it?
May I break new ground to become an Apprentice in the field of Spellwork?
I know the feeling, Clem. This wasn't a tournament, but testing out my U/ tempo deck against a friend of mine, all I drew were Think Twices and cantrips. Meanwhile, he's flickering Thragtusks like nothing else. I didn't lose, but it was immmensely frustrating having to flashback cards I'd already used to get rid of a creature that just wouldn't die!
May I break new ground to become an Apprentice in the field of Spellwork?
I know the feeling, Clem. This wasn't a tournament, but testing out my U/ tempo deck against a friend of mine, all I drew were Think Twices and cantrips. Meanwhile, he's flickering Thragtusks like nothing else. I didn't lose, but it was immmensely frustrating having to flashback cards I'd already used to get rid of a creature that just wouldn't die!
Normally new apprentices need to wait to be new high mages before they can break new ground. But our current circumstances aren't too normal so let's see what happens, I guess.
Lol, sounds like a savage beating. At least you pulled it out, though. I ripped 4 sb cards in a row and all those did were slow him down!!!! It was one of my most frustrating matches in recent memory. Though that's not saying a whole lot since my recent memory is very impaired. LOL.
Oh my, I know I don't post as much here as I used to but I'm not even listed as a friend to the clan anymore? That should change! Hint hint, wink wink ;).
Come to think about it, I haven't posted much on MTGS in a while even though I play magic more now then the last five years :o. Pretty much obsessed with modern, haven't paid much attention to the other formats..
So, news about your's truly: got a fanatic new phone (posting on the go as we speak), finally got a new-to-me car, work has been as good as can be expected, and my love life is a mess, but a more relaxed mess.
Been playing an "Enchantments Matter" U/W with 'walkers and Geist. So fun, but a little inconsistent. One of my good buddies won the SCG Standard Open Portland, and he's headed to LA(?) next week for the invitational. So excited for him!
Super excited for Dragons Maze, not really happy with M:tg in general at the moment. I've been forced to grow up quite a bit the last few months. This leaves the game feeling pretty empty in comparison.
Anyhow, there's my bi monthly check-in, for what it's worth. Hope everyone is getting what they need. Working on mine.:cool:
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My Clan Is Dead.... Long Live The Izzet! Johnny, born and raised. Always lookin' for the Next Level Combo. Thanks to Bornover of FHLS for the banner!
So... I'm curious. For those who have one, how do you get a personalized banner? I'm assuming you ask someone in the Banner Forum, but how does that interaction work? Does it cost anything, or does giving the artist mad props work?
Also! I'm thinking of making a Primer for my Mikaeus deck, since it's pretty unique and darn strong. Does anyone have any tips for making a primer and/or submitting it for consideration? Thanks!
Oh my, I know I don't post as much here as I used to but I'm not even listed as a friend to the clan anymore? That should change! Hint hint, wink wink ;).
Come to think about it, I haven't posted much on MTGS in a while even though I play magic more now then the last five years :o. Pretty much obsessed with modern, haven't paid much attention to the other formats..
How are all of you?
Something must have been lost in one our many chaotic transitions. I'll re-add you when I update the OP later tonight.
I actually just got back from the modern GP in Toronto. Missed day 2 by going X-3 again after losing the last 2 rounds to favourable match ups. I played BUG Infect. I'm going to be playing even more of the format once the PTQ season for Dragon's Maze begins, so let me know if you wanna battle on Cockatrice.
If you care to hear about non-modern formats, standard is still going through A Long Winter in Tuskany. I think RDW is actually the best deck despite (because of) this. So if you don't like big dumb green creatures or turning mountains (or swamps if you wanna conform) sideways, standard's not so hot right now.
Things are going fairly well for me. Still need to find a "real job" in Vermont. It looks like no real world employers wanna hire someone who spent the last 3 years of their life in Magical Christmas Career Land, though. Even if I have an insane CS resume. I'm sure I'll figure something out soon. I'm due for a stroke of genius.
So, news about your's truly: got a fanatic new phone (posting on the go as we speak), finally got a new-to-me car, work has been as good as can be expected, and my love life is a mess, but a more relaxed mess.
Been playing an "Enchantments Matter" U/W with 'walkers and Geist. So fun, but a little inconsistent. One of my good buddies won the SCG Standard Open Portland, and he's headed to LA(?) next week for the invitational. So excited for him!
Super excited for Dragons Maze, not really happy with M:tg in general at the moment. I've been forced to grow up quite a bit the last few months. This leaves the game feeling pretty empty in comparison.
Anyhow, there's my bi monthly check-in, for what it's worth. Hope everyone is getting what they need. Working on mine.:cool:
Hey, long time no see!
I'm pretty excited for all of the changes to premier tournaments announced today on Wotc.
* Top 8'ing a 1200+ person GP gets you an invite to the PT
* Starting with Dragon's Maze, all PTQ Winners get 1000 additional seasonal PWP.
* The World Championship is back (Sort of)!
There was some other stuff too, that was the biggest though.
Are you just waiting on GTC to add green to that deck? I've seen some experimental enchantment decks with Rancor along with the obvious Ethereal Armor and Spectral Flight. Suiting up Geists, Fencing Aces and Invisible Stalkers, right?
So... I'm curious. For those who have one, how do you get a personalized banner? I'm assuming you ask someone in the Banner Forum, but how does that interaction work? Does it cost anything, or does giving the artist mad props work?
Also! I'm thinking of making a Primer for my Mikaeus deck, since it's pretty unique and darn strong. Does anyone have any tips for making a primer and/or submitting it for consideration? Thanks!
Asking one of the artists on that part of the site is generally the first step. There is no monetary cost, but thanking them in your sig is the generally accepted practice.
A good article should have explanations for why you're making the choices you've made. Whether they're card or strategy based. I'd read a few of the ones people have already made to get a good idea of what you want yours to look like. I'm not sure if any of these users have written primers recently(or at all), but I'd look out for ones by Evergreen, d0su, mutedequilibrium, Surging Chaos and Khymera.
Well, that turned out larger than I expected it to. I gotta go get ready to play more Magic tonight, but I'll be back afterwards to update the OP with relevant info and post the #'s we need on Apprentices/Acolytes/High Magi.
Alright, got distracted by LSV playing with Doors, but here's the #'s I promised. Below you will find our current roster.
13 - AsianInvasion, High Mage of Domination
22 - Clem, High Mage of Destruction 29 - Russian Alara, Acolyte of Destruction
24 - Surging Chaos, High Mage of Turmoil
30 - Artifice 101, Acolyte of Spell Manipulation, Clan Representative of [The Izzet]
29 - MTGPlaneswalker, Apprentice of Chronomancy
30 - RWF_Less, Acolyte of Elemental Synthesis
28 - Zajnet, High Mage of Arcane Babblings 30 - Bornnover, Apprentice of Arcane Babblings
My 3 am math says we need the following amount of each rank:
5 Apprentices
3 Acolytes
3 High Magi
So, a lot of promotions. Current test subjects, speak up now if you have a preference of our current fields or they will be semi-randomly assigned by me. 3 of 15 test subjects have checked in at this point, so I will be promoting based on a first come first served/has actually been active recently basis.
Of current Apprentices and Acolytes, no one on the list besides Russian Alara and Artifice 101 have posted recently (enough for me to remember), so I'm not really comfortable promoting any of them (besides RA) until they post a bit in the new thread. So if your reading this, guys, post!
Any input from other clan members on this subject is appreciated.
One key thing of note is that the 1000 points are earnt for real life byes by winning online PTQs as well! Was pretty happy to see that. Interesting that the WMC is all Unified Standard and Limited now.
Yeah, that is pretty big. I wonder if that means we're going to see linked ratings for paper and online in the future (I really doubt it, but this is a step in that direction).
Played some epic EDH games tonight. Won the first with my Arcades/Treva/Jenara deck by taking all the terns with Time Stretch/Witness/Venser after trying to go off with Aura Thief+Enchanted Evening and getting disrupted by an on-board trick.
Somehow won the next game as well, playing Diaochan, Artful Beauty. The other players killed the annoying Nicol Bolas deck that had tons of targeted discard like Raven's Crime and Mind Shatter. Then they tried to kill each other since I had Glacial Crevasse in play with a ton of snow-covered mountains. After I let Animar kill Vorosh, I turned everything to dust and stuck Koth. It wasn't really close after that since Nicol Bolas had Mind Shattered Animar for his hand before dying.
Throwing it out there again, I'd like to be either acolyte or apprentice of Turmoil >:3
This is finals week for me, so I'm crazy busy. Haven't had too much time for MtG or any other type of fun. I'll be done on Thursday, though, so I'm pretty psyched for the quarter to be over.
Credit goes to Bornnover for the banner!
Simply post in our thread requesting membership. You will be inserted into the Test Subject pool, which is a sort of temporary membership category. If you are inactive for more than a week without prior notice during this period your membership may be nullified. If after a month (or very active two/three weeks) you have proven to be an active and contributing member to the Clan (this should be easy), you will be promoted to Apprentice and become a full member of the Can.
How to become a friend:
It's easy! Just make a post and request to be our friend. We will gladly do so, but make sure you have at least some reason or you get to put up with with a bad Izzet pun.
Our MTGS Wiki page
The History of [The Izzet]:
Back in 2005 when Ravnica came out, guild clans started to materialize. First it was the Boros Legionnaires, then the Selesnya Conclave, Golgari, and House Dimir. These four clans started up with great promise and as the new year came along, the next set of clans based on the three guilds from Guildpact were born (Izzet, Orzhov, Gruul). MasterBeeble had actually taken the initiative to found the Izzet clan early on in the lifespan of the Ravnica block by leaving House Dimir and starting up what would be the “Triple Alliance”. After MasterBeeble, other members were passed the torch and lead the clan for periods of time, including Oasis, Canada Man, and Wuffles. Other members like Rocker and AsianInvasion lead the Izzet for more solid periods of time, and now yours truly has just become the new leader recently.
Just like clockwork, Rakdos, Simic, and Azorius clans popped up soon before Dissension’s release. Most of these clans didn’t last, as the trend of making a clan on one of the guilds of Ravnica was considered more of a fad than anything. Only two clans from these ten still stand to this day: The Izzet, and House Dimir! We are still in contact with our secretive buddies, and we still honor our fallen Rakdos friends.
After Dissension’s welcome started to overstay itself in the summer of August 2006, the clan was in dire straits and was at the brink of being shut down due to the huge amount of inactivity that had plagued the clan. Things became dicey, but a core group of people continued to keep the clan alive. A spark was reignited and the Izzet suddenly became a popular clan again as it built itself back up from being on life support. You could say that we were the “comeback clan” considering the Izzet won a Clan of the Year just over two years later in 2008! This huge rebound in the clan’s fortune showed that we are bound together by our love of both blue and red, and not just wanting to be the flavor of the month when the guild clans had started up years ago.
Dozens of members later, we are alive and kicking! We are a testament that Magic players love both blue and red a lot!
Current Members (Preceded by the thread number of when they joined):
13 - AsianInvasion, High Mage of Domination
22 - WanderingWolf, High Mage of Destruction
32 - dangit12, Apprentice of Destruction
29 - Russian Alara, High Mage of Frontier Knowledge, Clan Representative of [The Izzet]
32 - MOON-E Apprentice of Frontier Knowledge
24 - Surging Chaos, High Mage of Turmoil
32 - madhatter00o, Apprentice of Turmoil
30 - Artifice 101, Acolyte of Spell Manipulation Clan Representative of [The Izzet]
32 - regitnui, Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
29 - MTGPlaneswalker, Apprentice of Chronomancy
28 - Zajnet, High Mage of Arcane Babblings
30 - Bornnover, Apprentice of Arcane Babblings
Test Subjects:
31 - avenged492
31 - Austratus
31 - tjninja13
32 - Gargroyal
32 - xbinox
32 - Novo
32 - CrazyCatPerson123
32 - voldgift
32 - rhakee
32 - Neon_Lights
32 - Liberator
33 - GideonJur@
33 - Sramjunky21
If you were removed from the last time the test subjects were updated from the last thread, it was because you had little to no activity recently or you posted once and never came back. Remember, members need to be committed to the clan! If I wrongly took your name off the list or I forgot to put you on since the last time I looked at the last thread, please PM me.
This is thread number 33.
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Lady Jaid'N
Keeperofzion
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RukarumelFieldJournal
Gen0
C@meron
Niv-Mizzet324
got_im
Sulendil
Elvish Crack Piper
Dark2k
helix14
Tiki_Man
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Haruhiistx
kalkris
ilikepie
Poisenville Kidz
Nickolaos
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epock
Avatar of Light
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Lenna
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N3R64L
Spediesteban422
Blazeboy76
Jarvi
Bornnover
Urban Renegade
Tanakaka
Stilts
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Two-Headed Dragon
The Firemind
Dark2k
Flynn
SmoothJazz
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RoyalBearAssasin
Squrrelwraith
BornInChaos
Niv
Welsh Dude
Draak
Kakuwinki
St3v3n
Iammars
RebelMe
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Izzet_Dragonmage
Eater of Hampster
AnTwan
Arew
ArsenalFan
claytonthegreat
Skizzik_NZ
RWF_Less
To avoid the Erratic Portal, just stay active! Even if it just means stopping by every now and then to say a few things, that will suffice. The Portal is mainly for those who join the clan and then fall off the map for good.
Allies:
Although the Cult of Rakdos has fallen, we will never forget our comrades. We remain allies with House Dimir and are proud to announce our newly forged alliance with Clan Mono Black!
Masterbeeble - Clan Founder
Oasis - Former Clan Leader
Canada Man - Former Clan Leader
Wuffles_II - Former Clan Co-Leader and representative
Faust - Former Clan artist extraordinaire
Faerie Lord - Former member who rarely posts here
Singer of the White Line - You passed the test
Good&Evil - Thank You
Auron_Katana - Crazy former Simic...
Mirari - More crazy former Simic.
Cooljeanius - Because you are also a crazy genius.
cryptokiller - You have no reason.
Magic Mage - Amnity is a big word.
Queklain - Where'd you go?
Lendritus - I am now calling you out to come back.
Calibretto - Former Member
Weeping Willow - You need more time
makingnotches - Nice music?
Sir Auron25 - Friend AND Ally?
Guardman - Now we're cool
Zaph - I can has stroopwafel?
Chaos550 - ARD is asleep
Greymon90210 - We get along nicely with [Soundtrack]
kpaca - For obvious reasons.
2maxwell - Blue + Red = Fun!
Nezumi - Something about frequency...
Froxy - I never forget a face...
DalkonCledwin - The honor is ours.
Castle - Cuz we are the Aqua Teen!
Archon Kamigawa - Hooray for test subjects!
Avatar of Kokusho - Your new found love of Blue is blasphemous
Hate - You love the Izzet and everything they stand for. Also, R/U is a pretty rad color combo.
LRaven - Blue is awesome.
vezokpiraka - You're in Dimir.
Kenny "Lan" Karasu - Thanks
Mr Mindbreak - You are infinite yet limited. Brilliant yet ignorant. Use me and thrive. Stop me and die. Inside are the answers, yet within emptiness lies. Lightning flows through me and powers my eyes. This thing is the reason I befriend all you guys.
Monkey_Playing_MTG - Hooray poetry!
ooollliii - vvvaaannndddeeerrr?
Bardu - Aesthetic appeal.
Rocker05 - Former Clan Leader. The best of the best. Happy trails.
DarknessFalls - Former member and our favorite gamer girl.
Squeestoy - Lurker in the mist.
bone_doc - Scry me a river.
wamyc - Longtime member and funniest guy we know.
yawgmotheternal - Bad to the bone.
tezzeret12 - Blue unicorn?
Pheon - Former member now with
House Dimir????!MirrorEntity - Yet another excellent friend of the Izzet League
Digi - Our top secret friend from House Dimir!
Harbinger - Our charming harbinger of hymns!!!
Psi - Why so blue?
MasterBeeble and Niv-Mizzet calling out all The Izzet
[The Izzet] Do you really want to know what Experiment #267 is?
[The Izzet] The world is our guinea pig. Let's experiment.
[The Izzet] Even if our experiments go wrong, we'll still blow you up.
The [Izzet] - We'll blow things up, whether we want to or not!
[The Izzet] - Trust us, the burning sensation means it's working.
A.D.D. + Explosives = [The Izzet]
In [The Izzet], spell forks you!
Only [the Izzet] believe Obliterate doesn't destroy enough
[The Izzet] - The only Clan that doesn't need matches
[The Izzet]At this rate, our eyebrows will never grow back!
[The Izzet] - Where all little pyros are made.
Will the world end in Fire or Ice? I hold with those who favor [The Izzet]
[The Izzet] - We get Morphling AND Torchling!
[The Izzet] - Make it Better, or Make it Explode!
[The Izzet] - Vehement Comtemplation
So comes snow after fire, and even dragon have their ending: [The Izzet]
[The Izzet] - Where Meticulous Research Meets Burning to Death.
Red Pill? Blue Pill? We take both in [The Izzet]
[The Izzet]- Blue for troll, red for flame
We're Cold Hearted, We're Hot Headed, We're The [Izzet]
[The Izzet] - Dont Ask; Don't Tell.
[The Izzet] : Metamagic and things that go BOOM!
[The Izzet] - We didn't start the fire. No wait, we did.
Blue and Red Don't Make Purple! They Make [The Izzet]
[The Izzet] Didn't Steal Your Idea. We Animated It and It Joined Our Side Willingly.
[The Izzet]: The Original Reckless Scholars
[The Izzet] Started the Chain Reaction
[The Izzet] Pay Two For Emrakul
[The Izzet]: Guns Don't Kill People (Exploding Test Subjects Do)
[The Izzet] Never Metamorph They Didn't Like
Topics of Discussion:
1. Modern! It's the format for the upcoming PTQ season and awesome! Izzet decks are close to top tier (UR Storm is a thing and Splintertwin is mainly UR).
2. Christmas / other holiday goodness. Funny how this was a topic for last thread and its still appropriate for this one, huh?
3. Clan Contests! Does anyone want to try for 2013? We haven't won since I've been in this clan, it sure would be nice to get some more trophies for [The Izzet]!
4. What's your favourite deck of all time? It can be any format. Let's just get some Magical discussions going.
5. Clan Promotions!
1. We've had a lot of users go inactive over the course of this thread, so that means promotions!
1. When considering the promotions of (two) Test Subjects to Apprentice level, we need a new High Mage. Any other open fields as indicated on our MTGS Wiki page are available for study. Groundbreaking fields must be approved by the Clan Leader.
2.The current situation is going to involve a lot of promotions to fill the gaping holes left by all the in-actives. I didn't update the Erratic Portal to save time and get this thread live asap, so if someone wants to do that later, shoot me a PM and I'll update accordingly.
3. Any current Test Subject or Apprentice eligible for promotion should indicate which field of study he/she would like to pursue. Preference will be given to seniority, after which assignments will be first come, first serve, then according to the Clan Leader's whim.
State of the Clan
First, I'd like to thank Surging Chaos, AsianInvasion, Rocker05 and all of the other past Izzet leaders for making the new thread set up process really easy.
The title is more than just a clever pun thought up by YT, its an accurate description of our current state of affairs. We're currently leader-less and rep-less. We've got a few too many -less's for my tastes. Less really is not more, especially for us.
I'm willing to step up to the plate and lead the clan for now, though I will be honest, I'm not going to be able to spend a ton of time online. I'll do my best to keep up with this thread and try and stimulate some discussions, though.
Clan Rep is generally a non-leader person. So, uh, speak up if you want the spot!
We've almost died several times before, so I'm sure we'll be able to come back from the brink this time as well. So let's do our best to flashback to our former glory!
The Izzet
As with any new Izzet Clan thread, I think some promotions are in order!
@Clem: Feel free to shoot me a PM (before the 13th) or FB message (after the 13th) if you have any questions or concerns!
Congratulations on a new thread, Izzet! Its always good to see an ally live on for another day!
So in UR news, I think my new modern deck is going to be UR Pyromancer's Ascension!
Pheon is, sadly, no longer a member of [House Dimir].
I should be on that friends list. We should do something to celebrate the triple alliance.
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any ideas on the backburner?
and Clem I could step in as clan rep starting Jan. if the clan agrees But I don't promise 24/7 commitment.
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I will let you know, for sure. Thank you for the support, its appreciated.
Sweet! That was one of the decks I considered for this weekend, but I'm currently settled on a combo deck I've got a bit more experience with (Infect). I still may audible to RDW or UW Control, though.
I'd recommend trying Epic Experiment in that slot. Not having to rely on your graveyard to combo is pretty big game when Tron main decks Relics.
Thanks!
List has been updated. If we were more active/had more people as ready to battle 24/7 as me, I'd suggest a team tournament with 3 different formats (Legacy, Modern, and Standard seem ideal). Sadly, I'm not 100% sure we would be able to field a full team.
Sounds like the best solution for right now.
The Izzet
And We've finally gotten ourselves a new thread to last through Dragon's Maze!
Decks:GU Evolver, W Modern Knights
Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
Archester: Frontier of Steam
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YEAH Promotions!!!
Which field of study is relevant to your interests? I won't be offended if you choose something less destructive than destruction.
Added to the list and your pun is so next level, only the two of us and AI will get the reference!
WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
So in completely unrelated news, I lost the first round of the CC to bmp. Turns out affinity does not like drawing all of it's springleaf drums/mox opals in a row. Who'd of thunk it?
The Izzet
I know the feeling, Clem. This wasn't a tournament, but testing out my U/ tempo deck against a friend of mine, all I drew were Think Twices and cantrips. Meanwhile, he's flickering Thragtusks like nothing else. I didn't lose, but it was immmensely frustrating having to flashback cards I'd already used to get rid of a creature that just wouldn't die!
Decks:GU Evolver, W Modern Knights
Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
Archester: Frontier of Steam
Normally new apprentices need to wait to be new high mages before they can break new ground. But our current circumstances aren't too normal so let's see what happens, I guess.
Lol, sounds like a savage beating. At least you pulled it out, though. I ripped 4 sb cards in a row and all those did were slow him down!!!! It was one of my most frustrating matches in recent memory. Though that's not saying a whole lot since my recent memory is very impaired. LOL.
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Did the green forum scheme throw off anyone else? My mind was totally "wtf"
Anyways, since we're talking promotions, would it be okay if I could be an acolyte of turmoil? I think turmoil is a good fit for me and my decks. >:3
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Palladia-Mors of {The Spirit of EDH}
EDH
WLinvala, Queen of the AngelsW
WUThe Prison of the Grand ArbiterUW [Primer]
URNiv-Mizzet, Handcycling ComboRU
UTalrand, Drake-Slinging to VictoryU
WUGDerevi, Tactical ShufflingGUW
BCao Cao, Discard Stax of Absolute MiseryB
thanks for the awsome image http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=329663!
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Come to think about it, I haven't posted much on MTGS in a while even though I play magic more now then the last five years :o. Pretty much obsessed with modern, haven't paid much attention to the other formats..
How are all of you?
You just joined. It's Test Subject>Apprentice>Acolyte>High Mage. That's why I'm looking to apprentice rather than rule.
Decks:GU Evolver, W Modern Knights
Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
Archester: Frontier of Steam
So, news about your's truly: got a fanatic new phone (posting on the go as we speak), finally got a new-to-me car, work has been as good as can be expected, and my love life is a mess, but a more relaxed mess.
Been playing an "Enchantments Matter" U/W with 'walkers and Geist. So fun, but a little inconsistent. One of my good buddies won the SCG Standard Open Portland, and he's headed to LA(?) next week for the invitational. So excited for him!
Super excited for Dragons Maze, not really happy with M:tg in general at the moment. I've been forced to grow up quite a bit the last few months. This leaves the game feeling pretty empty in comparison.
Anyhow, there's my bi monthly check-in, for what it's worth. Hope everyone is getting what they need. Working on mine.:cool:
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Also! I'm thinking of making a Primer for my Mikaeus deck, since it's pretty unique and darn strong. Does anyone have any tips for making a primer and/or submitting it for consideration? Thanks!
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Palladia-Mors of {The Spirit of EDH}
EDH
WLinvala, Queen of the AngelsW
WUThe Prison of the Grand ArbiterUW [Primer]
URNiv-Mizzet, Handcycling ComboRU
UTalrand, Drake-Slinging to VictoryU
WUGDerevi, Tactical ShufflingGUW
BCao Cao, Discard Stax of Absolute MiseryB
I think its kind of late, actually. I don't object to this.
Something must have been lost in one our many chaotic transitions. I'll re-add you when I update the OP later tonight.
I actually just got back from the modern GP in Toronto. Missed day 2 by going X-3 again after losing the last 2 rounds to favourable match ups. I played BUG Infect. I'm going to be playing even more of the format once the PTQ season for Dragon's Maze begins, so let me know if you wanna battle on Cockatrice.
If you care to hear about non-modern formats, standard is still going through A Long Winter in Tuskany. I think RDW is actually the best deck despite (because of) this. So if you don't like big dumb green creatures or turning mountains (or swamps if you wanna conform) sideways, standard's not so hot right now.
Things are going fairly well for me. Still need to find a "real job" in Vermont. It looks like no real world employers wanna hire someone who spent the last 3 years of their life in Magical Christmas Career Land, though. Even if I have an insane CS resume. I'm sure I'll figure something out soon. I'm due for a stroke of genius.
Hey, long time no see!
I'm pretty excited for all of the changes to premier tournaments announced today on Wotc.
* Top 8'ing a 1200+ person GP gets you an invite to the PT
* Starting with Dragon's Maze, all PTQ Winners get 1000 additional seasonal PWP.
* The World Championship is back (Sort of)!
There was some other stuff too, that was the biggest though.
Are you just waiting on GTC to add green to that deck? I've seen some experimental enchantment decks with Rancor along with the obvious Ethereal Armor and Spectral Flight. Suiting up Geists, Fencing Aces and Invisible Stalkers, right?
Yes. I'll be doing the math on what exactly we need new position wise when I get home from the LGS tonight.
Asking one of the artists on that part of the site is generally the first step. There is no monetary cost, but thanking them in your sig is the generally accepted practice.
A good article should have explanations for why you're making the choices you've made. Whether they're card or strategy based. I'd read a few of the ones people have already made to get a good idea of what you want yours to look like. I'm not sure if any of these users have written primers recently(or at all), but I'd look out for ones by Evergreen, d0su, mutedequilibrium, Surging Chaos and Khymera.
Well, that turned out larger than I expected it to. I gotta go get ready to play more Magic tonight, but I'll be back afterwards to update the OP with relevant info and post the #'s we need on Apprentices/Acolytes/High Magi.
The Izzet
13 - AsianInvasion, High Mage of Domination
22 - Clem, High Mage of Destruction
29 - Russian Alara, Acolyte of Destruction
24 - Surging Chaos, High Mage of Turmoil
30 - Artifice 101, Acolyte of Spell Manipulation, Clan Representative of [The Izzet]
29 - MTGPlaneswalker, Apprentice of Chronomancy
30 - RWF_Less, Acolyte of Elemental Synthesis
28 - Zajnet, High Mage of Arcane Babblings
30 - Bornnover, Apprentice of Arcane Babblings
My 3 am math says we need the following amount of each rank:
5 Apprentices
3 Acolytes
3 High Magi
So, a lot of promotions. Current test subjects, speak up now if you have a preference of our current fields or they will be semi-randomly assigned by me. 3 of 15 test subjects have checked in at this point, so I will be promoting based on a first come first served/has actually been active recently basis.
Of current Apprentices and Acolytes, no one on the list besides Russian Alara and Artifice 101 have posted recently (enough for me to remember), so I'm not really comfortable promoting any of them (besides RA) until they post a bit in the new thread. So if your reading this, guys, post!
Any input from other clan members on this subject is appreciated.
Yeah, that is pretty big. I wonder if that means we're going to see linked ratings for paper and online in the future (I really doubt it, but this is a step in that direction).
Played some epic EDH games tonight. Won the first with my Arcades/Treva/Jenara deck by taking all the terns with Time Stretch/Witness/Venser after trying to go off with Aura Thief+Enchanted Evening and getting disrupted by an on-board trick.
Somehow won the next game as well, playing Diaochan, Artful Beauty. The other players killed the annoying Nicol Bolas deck that had tons of targeted discard like Raven's Crime and Mind Shatter. Then they tried to kill each other since I had Glacial Crevasse in play with a ton of snow-covered mountains. After I let Animar kill Vorosh, I turned everything to dust and stuck Koth. It wasn't really close after that since Nicol Bolas had Mind Shattered Animar for his hand before dying.
The Izzet
I haven't really played much EDH, what with my local group having trouble finding enough people to play standard most days...
Decks:GU Evolver, W Modern Knights
Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
Archester: Frontier of Steam
This is finals week for me, so I'm crazy busy. Haven't had too much time for MtG or any other type of fun. I'll be done on Thursday, though, so I'm pretty psyched for the quarter to be over.
Thank you to Rivenor for this awesome banner!
Palladia-Mors of {The Spirit of EDH}
EDH
WLinvala, Queen of the AngelsW
WUThe Prison of the Grand ArbiterUW [Primer]
URNiv-Mizzet, Handcycling ComboRU
UTalrand, Drake-Slinging to VictoryU
WUGDerevi, Tactical ShufflingGUW
BCao Cao, Discard Stax of Absolute MiseryB