Shivan Wurm might seem like an odd "oh, you just ran out of rares" choice, but it resets your BBE's and your huntmaster, which is kind of cool.
It also sort of "combos" with Sarkhan Vol, if your opponent is playing red or green creatures. (Steal their Red or Green guy, bounce it with Shivan Wurm)
Don't ever apologize for Shivan Wurm! I run it in a RG beatdown deck (along with Horned Kavu). Your use sounds quite different; I use him to 1) deal damage with Warstorm Surge, 2) bounce my Elvish Visionary for more card draw, 3) bounce my Flame-Tongue Kavu for more removal, and 4) beat some face with trample.
My favorite move in my deck using Shivan Wurm is to play Orcish Lumberjack turn 1 and Shivan Wurm turn 2. This is why I am a casual player. I wouldn't risk one of these moves in a more competitive setting.
Congrats on the new clan. Just saying hi from [House Dimir]! I'm a big casual guy myself, whenever I see weird and cool cards I try to make decks immediately (I have over 100 in my Cockatrice folder). Add me as a friend if you'd like. I'll probably stop in every now and then to bounce some casual ideas off you guys!
First question: Booby Trap, love it?
Second question: Favorite EDH generals?
Congrats on the new clan. Just saying hi from [House Dimir]! I'm a big casual guy myself, whenever I see weird and cool cards I try to make decks immediately (I have over 100 in my Cockatrice folder). Add me as a friend if you'd like. I'll probably stop in every now and then to bounce some casual ideas off you guys!
First question: Booby Trap, love it?
Second question: Favorite EDH generals?
Booby Trap? YES! I love me a Booby Trap deck
I've played so many EDH decks, I can't pick favorites.
But if I HAD to choose:
1) Azusa, Lost But Seeking: Ran her while Rofellos was the big ****. And of course after he was banned, Azusa became the new "unoriginal" mono-green legend. Thus, I stopped running her.
2) Wort, Boggart Auntie: She is my current general IRL. Goblin Recruiter is a good one!
3) Kresh, the Bloodbraided: My favorite 2 color combination (Grixis being 2nd). He is so fun to just make big through all the sacrifice outlets and then Berserk!
4) Grixis General: I don't usually play this color combination for the general, so anything can go here. I usually run it with Crosis, the Purger, though. I mostly do this color combo for Cruel Ultimatum, Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker, and other just big bomby spells that I love.
5) Karador, Ghost Chieftain: This one was so fun to play. However, the deck became repetitive, and also super-mainstream after the initial Ghave hype went down.
i've had a wall deck for a long time now, and it is 3-4 color. so i paired it down to play with some funny stuff. This is the result. a RW wall deck that deals more damage than most creature decks
you swing, or i make you swing, and i block, cast righteousness and/or glyph of destruction, then fling or tap and unattach the trident for lots of damage.
i know ghitu isn't a wall, but he's got a built in fling!!! i just wouldn't be able to use the glyph on him.
Hey Finks!
I'm Necropsy from House Dimir, I'd just like to extend my pale vampiric arm in friendship to your clan! Johnny style decks and casual play is my game ^^
I'll probably stop in from time to time to get inspired or to throw my own ideas around!
If you'd care to consider me a friend of the clan, I'll happily wish you luck on topdecking that 2nd Myr Retriever you need!
I love brewing casual decks too! I take the game seriously - but don't really take winning seriously (does it sounds like a contradiction?)
Basically as long as both opponent and myself enjoy the game, that's what really matters.
I come from the now-defunct ARD clan, and although I feel very much of joining your kitchen table(it would be an honor if accepted), I still harbour hopes of ARD being resurrected again, as such, I hope you guys can consider me as a friend of this clan.
I love brewing casual decks too! I take the game seriously - but don't really take winning seriously (does it sounds like a contradiction?)
Not at all...more often than not, I could care less if I win or lose...to a point of course...but I'm always trying to cook up some new, innovative deck idea.
Is there a separate sub-forum for clan members? I'm not sure what a forum clan entails, so any quick answers appreciated.
As for casual itself, I'm a bit disheartened by a lack of players these days... a lot of my old playgroup doesn't seem to be as interested in playing these days. (life, kids, etc)...and I refuse to play MTGO and spend money on virtual goods.
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Not at all...more often than not, I could care less if I win or lose...to a point of course...but I'm always trying to cook up some new, innovative deck idea.
Absolutely! Of course we play to win, but most importantly everyone should leave the board happy and contented. I'm always on the lookout for some tribal deck. I had some ideas such as Scarecrow, Moonfolk etc, right now next on the way should be a Legacy Foil Zombie and Standard Foil Vampires. Since it's pimp, it's taking longer than usual.
Is there a separate sub-forum for clan members? I'm not sure what a forum clan entails, so any quick answers appreciated.
As for casual itself, I'm a bit disheartened by a lack of players these days... a lot of my old playgroup doesn't seem to be as interested in playing these days. (life, kids, etc)...and I refuse to play MTGO and spend money on virtual goods.
I understand why you are discouraged, mtg is a social and interactive game so you need players to go with it.
I'm lucky I had a bunch of close-knit friends who I can play paper magic with. They were actually new friends I made when I returned to the game, and we even went out for soccer and meals together.
The only piece of advice I can give is to look around your LGS or local forums for players, hopefully you can find some which you could click with - it'll be rock and roll from there on.
Is there a separate sub-forum for clan members? I'm not sure what a forum clan entails, so any quick answers appreciated.
As for casual itself, I'm a bit disheartened by a lack of players these days... a lot of my old playgroup doesn't seem to be as interested in playing these days. (life, kids, etc)...and I refuse to play MTGO and spend money on virtual goods.
This is the clan forum. Friends are welcome to post here, too!
The clan is only a few days old, and I'm hoping to see more member activity, including inter-clan contests, intra-clan activities, discussions, etc.
This is the clan forum. Friends are welcome to post here, too!
The clan is only a few days old, and I'm hoping to see more member activity, including inter-clan contests, intra-clan activities, discussions, etc.
Thanks for adding me as a friend! I can't join as a member - my loyalty is still with ARD :rolleyes:....but I'm keen to see this clan prosper! Cheers for all casual players!
If you like a good tribal deck, Seshiro the Anointed EDH is amazing. I can post my list when I get home from work if you want to see it. It's budget friendly and guaranteed to make someone laugh when you flip over a snake tribal EDH general. As for booby trap I run 3 colors for Mishra, Artificer Prodigy, lots of signets, etc. I'll post that list too. (sorry for no card tags I'm at work on my iPhone and it's being difficult)
Absolutely! Of course we play to win, but most importantly everyone should leave the board happy and contented. I'm always on the lookout for some tribal deck. I had some ideas such as Scarecrow, Moonfolk etc, right now next on the way should be a Legacy Foil Zombie and Standard Foil Vampires. Since it's pimp, it's taking longer than usual.
At this point, my signature deck would be a GW Enchantment control...basically, Enchanted Evening plus Aura Shards plus hella token producers. It's a touchy setup, but once it's going, there really is no stopping it.
If you like a good tribal deck, Seshiro the Anointed EDH is amazing. I can post my list when I get home from work if you want to see it. It's budget friendly and guaranteed to make someone laugh when you flip over a snake tribal EDH general. As for booby trap I run 3 colors for Mishra, Artificer Prodigy, lots of signets, etc. I'll post that list too. (sorry for no card tags I'm at work on my iPhone and it's being difficult)
Oh man, my first deck ever was a snake tribal. It unfortunately got stolen about a year ago (for the Tops I presume), which sucks
As for casual itself, I'm a bit disheartened by a lack of players these days... a lot of my old playgroup doesn't seem to be as interested in playing these days. (life, kids, etc)...and I refuse to play MTGO and spend money on virtual goods.
This is the problem I have now. I have tried cockatrice and MTGO but nothing beats 'round the table action with friends!
I have been itching to try EDH but need a playgroup. With a family and the closest LGS being 45 mins away I cant find anyone to try it with me.
I have been lucky to meet some players through local stores (I met a former independent TO who knows some casual players) and a local message board. MTG has actually expanded my circle of friends quite a bit.
Still, quite a few of the players I know have just have lost interest or don't play much due to a variety of reasons (kids, divorce, health, etc), or schedule conflicts, so I don't get to play kitchen table nearly as much as I'd like.
Another problem, especially if you go to the stores, is that most of the players you find are either 1. teens (I'm a 33-year old professional) 2. interested only in EDH (60-card casual is our niche, mainly) and/or 3. interested only in competitive play.
If I played strictly EDH, I'm sure I could get my fill...but my wife (who plays well and has lots of decks) refuses to play EDH and I find the games take far too long. I don't mind some EDH, but 60-card casual is true MTG, IMO.
(60-card casual losing players and traction to EDH is a rant for another day).
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We're starting strong as a clan, and we thought it would be a good idea if our members had some input in our signature design. Naturally, the artwork from Kitchen Finks will be represented, but we are considering two more cards whose artwork will be featured.
We're looking for suggestions that best exemplify our clan's philosophy. Ideally, we're looking for "Johnny" cards that would never see serious tournament play; the types of cards that are present at our kitchen tables.
RULES
1. Clan Members Only! This is a clan effort. If you're a member, then make a suggestion. If you're not a member, kindly refrain from offering input.
2. Each clan member may make one single suggestion. In your post, please be sure to make clear that this is a suggestion for the contest. Also, please make sure you note to which edition's artwork you're referring.
3. Briefly explain your suggestion so that others understand why you chose it. This may matter later during the voting process. (It's probably not a good idea to repeat cards that have already been suggested, so read the previous posts.)
EDIT: When you make a suggestion, please copy the previous suggestion list with your card added to the list.
4. Clan members have until Monday, July 9 Tuesday, July 10 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to make a suggestion.
5. After all suggestions are in, clan members will vote on two or three cards whose artwork they would like to see featured in our signature along side Kitchen Finks. Only clan members may vote. Members may vote regardless of whether they made any initial suggestions.
6. Details for the voting process will be made available at a later time.
So, go ahead and make your suggestions! Remember: This suggestion "contest" is for clan members only! Thanks in advance for respecting our wishes!
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I'll put my vote in as Berserk (From the Vault). It's just so unique. For one single mana you can make something into a giant trampling monster for a turn. It's also a removal spell in niche situations, and how many of those does mono-green get?
I'll put my vote in as Berserk. It's just so unique. For one single mana you can make something into a giant trampling monster for a turn. It's also a removal spell in niche situations, and how many of those does mono-green get?
Just edited the rules. Can you clarify which edition's artwork you want to see?
I know how you feel haha
Don't ever apologize for Shivan Wurm! I run it in a RG beatdown deck (along with Horned Kavu). Your use sounds quite different; I use him to 1) deal damage with Warstorm Surge, 2) bounce my Elvish Visionary for more card draw, 3) bounce my Flame-Tongue Kavu for more removal, and 4) beat some face with trample.
Thanks to GR @ Yavin IV Studios for the signature!
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
First question: Booby Trap, love it?
Second question: Favorite EDH generals?
RIP Eggs
My Trade Thread
Booby Trap? YES! I love me a Booby Trap deck
I've played so many EDH decks, I can't pick favorites.
But if I HAD to choose:
1) Azusa, Lost But Seeking: Ran her while Rofellos was the big ****. And of course after he was banned, Azusa became the new "unoriginal" mono-green legend. Thus, I stopped running her.
2) Wort, Boggart Auntie: She is my current general IRL. Goblin Recruiter is a good one!
3) Kresh, the Bloodbraided: My favorite 2 color combination (Grixis being 2nd). He is so fun to just make big through all the sacrifice outlets and then Berserk!
4) Grixis General: I don't usually play this color combination for the general, so anything can go here. I usually run it with Crosis, the Purger, though. I mostly do this color combo for Cruel Ultimatum, Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker, and other just big bomby spells that I love.
5) Karador, Ghost Chieftain: This one was so fun to play. However, the deck became repetitive, and also super-mainstream after the initial Ghave hype went down.
Thrun is also growing on me: http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=428958
Darien, plus Soul Sisters, en masse? Oh yes.
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Don't forget the Tarnished Citadel.
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you swing, or i make you swing, and i block, cast righteousness and/or glyph of destruction, then fling or tap and unattach the trident for lots of damage.
i know ghitu isn't a wall, but he's got a built in fling!!! i just wouldn't be able to use the glyph on him.
6 Mountain
5 Plains
2 Sacred Foundry
2 Rugged Prairie
4 plateau
4 arid mesa
1 Arena
3 Vent Sentinel
4 Wall of Omens
3 Wall of Razors
3 Rage Nimbus
3 Wall of Reverence
3 Wall of Glare
2 Angelic Wall
3 Fling
3 Glyph of Destruction
4 Righteousness
3 Isochron Scepter
3 Surestrike Trident
3 Smite
Other cards i'm considering
any suggestions? or thoughts on which cards should be in or out?
and before anyone says it, i'm not using rolling stones, definitely not the point of this deck.
clan sig by me
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I'm Necropsy from House Dimir, I'd just like to extend my pale vampiric arm in friendship to your clan! Johnny style decks and casual play is my game ^^
I'll probably stop in from time to time to get inspired or to throw my own ideas around!
If you'd care to consider me a friend of the clan, I'll happily wish you luck on topdecking that 2nd Myr Retriever you need!
Bloodflow Overseer
of House Dimir
Basically as long as both opponent and myself enjoy the game, that's what really matters.
I come from the now-defunct ARD clan, and although I feel very much of joining your kitchen table(it would be an honor if accepted), I still harbour hopes of ARD being resurrected again, as such, I hope you guys can consider me as a friend of this clan.
Signature by Syndarion from Aeternal Studios!
[Deck/Primer] Knights in Legacy
[Deck] Darth Knights in Legacy
[Deck] Casual Knights in Legacy
[Deck/Primer] Modern Knights
[Deck/Primer] Modern Ninjas
LEGACY
Legacy Knights Variants WG,WU,WR,WB,W,B
Soldiers Stompy W
NinjaStill UB
FOWless Merfolk UW
Aggro Elves G
MODERN
Modern Knights Variants WG,BR
Modern Ninjas Variants UB,UG,UW,UWR
Modern Kithkins WR,W
Not at all...more often than not, I could care less if I win or lose...to a point of course...but I'm always trying to cook up some new, innovative deck idea.
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
As for casual itself, I'm a bit disheartened by a lack of players these days... a lot of my old playgroup doesn't seem to be as interested in playing these days. (life, kids, etc)...and I refuse to play MTGO and spend money on virtual goods.
Looking for a casual playgroup in the Greater Vancouver area? Send me a PM. Our playgroup is always looking for more people to terrorize
Absolutely! Of course we play to win, but most importantly everyone should leave the board happy and contented. I'm always on the lookout for some tribal deck. I had some ideas such as Scarecrow, Moonfolk etc, right now next on the way should be a Legacy Foil Zombie and Standard Foil Vampires. Since it's pimp, it's taking longer than usual.
I understand why you are discouraged, mtg is a social and interactive game so you need players to go with it.
I'm lucky I had a bunch of close-knit friends who I can play paper magic with. They were actually new friends I made when I returned to the game, and we even went out for soccer and meals together.
The only piece of advice I can give is to look around your LGS or local forums for players, hopefully you can find some which you could click with - it'll be rock and roll from there on.
Signature by Syndarion from Aeternal Studios!
[Deck/Primer] Knights in Legacy
[Deck] Darth Knights in Legacy
[Deck] Casual Knights in Legacy
[Deck/Primer] Modern Knights
[Deck/Primer] Modern Ninjas
LEGACY
Legacy Knights Variants WG,WU,WR,WB,W,B
Soldiers Stompy W
NinjaStill UB
FOWless Merfolk UW
Aggro Elves G
MODERN
Modern Knights Variants WG,BR
Modern Ninjas Variants UB,UG,UW,UWR
Modern Kithkins WR,W
This is the clan forum. Friends are welcome to post here, too!
The clan is only a few days old, and I'm hoping to see more member activity, including inter-clan contests, intra-clan activities, discussions, etc.
Thanks to GR @ Yavin IV Studios for the signature!
Thanks for adding me as a friend! I can't join as a member - my loyalty is still with ARD :rolleyes:....but I'm keen to see this clan prosper! Cheers for all casual players!
Signature by Syndarion from Aeternal Studios!
[Deck/Primer] Knights in Legacy
[Deck] Darth Knights in Legacy
[Deck] Casual Knights in Legacy
[Deck/Primer] Modern Knights
[Deck/Primer] Modern Ninjas
LEGACY
Legacy Knights Variants WG,WU,WR,WB,W,B
Soldiers Stompy W
NinjaStill UB
FOWless Merfolk UW
Aggro Elves G
MODERN
Modern Knights Variants WG,BR
Modern Ninjas Variants UB,UG,UW,UWR
Modern Kithkins WR,W
RIP Eggs
My Trade Thread
At this point, my signature deck would be a GW Enchantment control...basically, Enchanted Evening plus Aura Shards plus hella token producers. It's a touchy setup, but once it's going, there really is no stopping it.
The creator of Maro's Magic 8-Ball!
Oh man, my first deck ever was a snake tribal. It unfortunately got stolen about a year ago (for the Tops I presume), which sucks
This is the problem I have now. I have tried cockatrice and MTGO but nothing beats 'round the table action with friends!
I have been itching to try EDH but need a playgroup. With a family and the closest LGS being 45 mins away I cant find anyone to try it with me.
I have been lucky to meet some players through local stores (I met a former independent TO who knows some casual players) and a local message board. MTG has actually expanded my circle of friends quite a bit.
Still, quite a few of the players I know have just have lost interest or don't play much due to a variety of reasons (kids, divorce, health, etc), or schedule conflicts, so I don't get to play kitchen table nearly as much as I'd like.
Another problem, especially if you go to the stores, is that most of the players you find are either 1. teens (I'm a 33-year old professional) 2. interested only in EDH (60-card casual is our niche, mainly) and/or 3. interested only in competitive play.
If I played strictly EDH, I'm sure I could get my fill...but my wife (who plays well and has lots of decks) refuses to play EDH and I find the games take far too long. I don't mind some EDH, but 60-card casual is true MTG, IMO.
(60-card casual losing players and traction to EDH is a rant for another day).
Looking for a casual playgroup in the Greater Vancouver area? Send me a PM. Our playgroup is always looking for more people to terrorize
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We're starting strong as a clan, and we thought it would be a good idea if our members had some input in our signature design. Naturally, the artwork from Kitchen Finks will be represented, but we are considering two more cards whose artwork will be featured.
We're looking for suggestions that best exemplify our clan's philosophy. Ideally, we're looking for "Johnny" cards that would never see serious tournament play; the types of cards that are present at our kitchen tables.
RULES
1. Clan Members Only! This is a clan effort. If you're a member, then make a suggestion. If you're not a member, kindly refrain from offering input.
2. Each clan member may make one single suggestion. In your post, please be sure to make clear that this is a suggestion for the contest. Also, please make sure you note to which edition's artwork you're referring.
3. Briefly explain your suggestion so that others understand why you chose it. This may matter later during the voting process. (It's probably not a good idea to repeat cards that have already been suggested, so read the previous posts.)
EDIT: When you make a suggestion, please copy the previous suggestion list with your card added to the list.
4. Clan members have until
Monday, July 9Tuesday, July 10 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to make a suggestion.5. After all suggestions are in, clan members will vote on two or three cards whose artwork they would like to see featured in our signature along side Kitchen Finks. Only clan members may vote. Members may vote regardless of whether they made any initial suggestions.
6. Details for the voting process will be made available at a later time.
So, go ahead and make your suggestions! Remember: This suggestion "contest" is for clan members only! Thanks in advance for respecting our wishes!
Moderator Action: Red Bold (also known as MOD) Text is reserved for moderation actions. - votan
Please read the Forum Rules
Thanks to GR @ Yavin IV Studios for the signature!
Just edited the rules. Can you clarify which edition's artwork you want to see?
Thanks to GR @ Yavin IV Studios for the signature!