Interesting build. How are you finding Delver? In concept he's good with all the instants/sorcs, however because Vengeance doesn't have many other bodies to go alongside it - people are packing tons of removal for the aggro decks - eg. Gut Shot etc. I'd also try to play a singleton Shimmering Grotto so you can upgrade your Shatters to Ancient Grudges. Instead of Delver I run Chandra's Phoenix which synergises really well with Geistflame, Snapcaster, Gut Shot and Chandra. I also find that 1 or 2 Devil's Play are often useful and Roiling Temblor is faster than Blasphemous Act which can be very important when the opponent is just beating your face with a single Geist of Saint Traft. I like a lot of the choices you've made.
Also lol the irony of the thread title is awesome. I feel that they should maybe have given from the $10k enough to fill the runner up's winnings up to 10k and then given the rest to charity, but meh. Also, did anyone catch what happened to Alex's P9 he won?
EDIT: Also wth with Clan Mafia? Tampering?!! Is that possible
Most of my build has to do with the original deck was the UR Delver build that packed quite a punch with more aggro. I just recently turned it into a BV deck and I don't have anything else to go in place of the Delvers. Anything you could recommend aside from the Phoenix? I'm kinda strapped for monetary devices too, so there's that.
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At least they've said that Transcendence will be errata'd. #sigh
I laugh at those who were buying Transcendence in bulk thinking the price would explode. Making yourself immortal with the card was clearly not its original design intention at all, so it would make sense to errata it.
It's definitely really weird that this rules change was implemented, especially since it's dependent on the REL of the tournament. There are times when things shouldn't change for the sake of change, and this was one of those times.
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Ack.
Are we up for nominations soon? Or do we want to wait a bit to avoid the chaos of the holidays?
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That's cool, I'm finishing my final year as an undergraduate in Psychology. I'll probably study Counseling Psychology in graduate school. Do you have any idea what you want to specialize in?
I wasn't able to find information on the Comprehensive Rules changes on the Mothership. Could someone provide a link, please (rather than forcing me to dig through all 9001 pages of the Rulebook)?
Also, the banning philosophy of the Powers That Be is fascinating. While it is clear that Punishing Fire is the card that is actually dealing damage, Grove of the Burnwillows makes more sense as a ban because no one would play the card otherwise. Punishing Fire might see occasional play as a foil to cards like Kitchen Finks (should that card prove viable now).
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I've found forensic psychology the most interesting this year, I just enjoy the subject. Once I get into the nitty gritty of uni I figure I'll get a better sense of what to specialise in.
So what it boils down to now is that your opponent is no longer required to maintain YOUR gamestate and can therefore call a judge over, point out an infraction you missed, and get you a possible Caution or Warning? Also: an opponent is no longer supposed to remind you of a "may" triggered ability?
Or did I miss the point completely? Reading bureaucratic language always did make my head hurt a tad after completion of reading; the strange part is that I can write it all day long.
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So what it boils down to now is that your opponent is no longer required to maintain YOUR gamestate and can therefore call a judge over, point out an infraction you missed, and get you a possible Caution or Warning? Also: an opponent is no longer supposed to remind you of a "may" triggered ability?
Or did I miss the point completely? Reading bureaucratic language always did make my head hurt a tad after completion of reading; the strange part is that I can write it all day long.
I hate it when I forget to do triggers like that, especially ones that happen every turn that you *have* to do.
I figure that an opponent shouldn't have to remind for "may" triggers anyway, since it's a benefit for them if you don't act on them.
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When asked how much power is required, Izzet mages always answer "more".
I hate it when I forget to do triggers like that, especially ones that happen every turn that you *have* to do.
I figure that an opponent shouldn't have to remind for "may" triggers anyway, since it's a benefit for them if you don't act on them.
For those kind of abilities, I remind my opponent twice if they forget. After the second time, I disregard due to I figure if they can't keep up with their own abilities that they wanted to use, they can do without.
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Shameless plug, but if anyone who plays Mafia wants to replace into Starcraft Mafia, I need a replacement for Heartwork. Conventional avenues have yielded nothing.
As for the rules changes, I'm glad they rescinded them. I was not looking forward to judging GP: Austin under that IPG :|
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Wait, what? Is reminding your opponent about their triggers illegal now? I thought it was good gamesmanship, so I do it quite often, both at casual and semi-official tournaments. My circle of players here remind me of triggers as well, especially when I'm playing my lifegain casual. If it's now illegal, or at least cautionary...:uhh:
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LoL. Anywho, Merry Christmas!
I'm just stopping by to wish all those who celebrate Christmas, a happy, safe a wonderful next couple days on [House Dimir]s behalf and from the bottom of my heart. Being the season of charity, we promise not to lobotize any of you without a darn good reason until December 26.
LoL. Anywho, Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year and Christmas to Dimir and my Izzet comrades...
Indeed. Live long and prosper (or die violently in a blaze of glory, whatever floats your boat)!
Does anyone have any special plans? I'm spending the weekend with friends (almost family); we stuffed ourselves with delicious Indian food tonight and we're going to have a nice dinner with other friends tomorrow.
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Happy holidays to everyone in the Izzet and in House Dimir! I get to deal with 14 relatives at my place tomorrow... and two of them are going to be spending the night after Christmas as well. Here's hoping everything goes smoothly for me
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When asked how much power is required, Izzet mages always answer "more".
Happy Holidays everyony, are we handing out the cookies that we're (near)famous for?
Going to have dinner with my relatives, otherwise i'm just going to be lounging around, playing mtg and other games.
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Most of my build has to do with the original deck was the UR Delver build that packed quite a punch with more aggro. I just recently turned it into a BV deck and I don't have anything else to go in place of the Delvers. Anything you could recommend aside from the Phoenix? I'm kinda strapped for monetary devices too, so there's that.
I laugh at those who were buying Transcendence in bulk thinking the price would explode. Making yourself immortal with the card was clearly not its original design intention at all, so it would make sense to errata it.
It's definitely really weird that this rules change was implemented, especially since it's dependent on the REL of the tournament. There are times when things shouldn't change for the sake of change, and this was one of those times.
When asked how much power is required, Izzet mages always answer "more".
Welcome back, Ratoly! It's great to see you again.
As a result, a ton of openings have come up. Promotions abound! And the next batch of test subjects have high hopes of making it past the next step into a coveted role of membership.
Are we up for nominations soon? Or do we want to wait a bit to avoid the chaos of the holidays?
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R Daretti, Scrap Savant R
UBR Thraximundar UBR
GW Krond, the Dawn Clad GW
GR Wort, the Raidmother GR
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I still want to see the Modern burn deck that destroys a tournament.
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That's cool, I'm finishing my final year as an undergraduate in Psychology. I'll probably study Counseling Psychology in graduate school. Do you have any idea what you want to specialize in?
I wasn't able to find information on the Comprehensive Rules changes on the Mothership. Could someone provide a link, please (rather than forcing me to dig through all 9001 pages of the Rulebook)?
Also, the banning philosophy of the Powers That Be is fascinating. While it is clear that Punishing Fire is the card that is actually dealing damage, Grove of the Burnwillows makes more sense as a ban because no one would play the card otherwise. Punishing Fire might see occasional play as a foil to cards like Kitchen Finks (should that card prove viable now).
Anyone interested in helping to judge the entries should go ahead and submit their independent evaluation to the QT link we used to construct out entry. We'll construct our score card after the 25th so everyone can get a change to form an opinion. The entries can be found here.
PM me for the QT link if you haven't been involved and wish to join us at this point.
Thanks!
Johnny, born and raised. Always lookin' for the Next Level Combo. Thanks to Bornover of FHLS for the banner!
Mafia Results, Links, and Stats
So what it boils down to now is that your opponent is no longer required to maintain YOUR gamestate and can therefore call a judge over, point out an infraction you missed, and get you a possible Caution or Warning? Also: an opponent is no longer supposed to remind you of a "may" triggered ability?
Or did I miss the point completely? Reading bureaucratic language always did make my head hurt a tad after completion of reading; the strange part is that I can write it all day long.
I hate it when I forget to do triggers like that, especially ones that happen every turn that you *have* to do.
I figure that an opponent shouldn't have to remind for "may" triggers anyway, since it's a benefit for them if you don't act on them.
When asked how much power is required, Izzet mages always answer "more".
Mandatory abilities? Such as what? I figured that all triggered abilities that say "Do X if Y" went for all levels of play.
For those kind of abilities, I remind my opponent twice if they forget. After the second time, I disregard due to I figure if they can't keep up with their own abilities that they wanted to use, they can do without.
As for the rules changes, I'm glad they rescinded them. I was not looking forward to judging GP: Austin under that IPG :|
EDH:
:symb::symb: Marrow-Gnawer :symb::symb: - :symw::symu: Grand Arbiter Augustin IV :symw::symu: - :symb::symb: Toshiro Umezawa :symb::symb: - :symg::symg: Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro :symg::symg:
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LoL. Anywho, Merry Christmas!
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When asked how much power is required, Izzet mages always answer "more".
Maybe next year, lol.
Seriously though, Meerry Christmas.
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You guys are funny! Season's Greetings and may end of 2011 be a good one!
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Indeed. Live long and prosper (or die violently in a blaze of glory, whatever floats your boat)!
Does anyone have any special plans? I'm spending the weekend with friends (almost family); we stuffed ourselves with delicious Indian food tonight and we're going to have a nice dinner with other friends tomorrow.
Happy Holidays to all Clan Members and Moderators!
Just a guess though.
Johnny, born and raised. Always lookin' for the Next Level Combo. Thanks to Bornover of FHLS for the banner!
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Translation: I got woken up hours before my designated wake up time today. I don't particularly mind. Merry Christmas, my lab mates, superiors and fellow clan mates. Hope you all have a ridiculously good New Year and festive season.
Decks:GU Evolver, W Modern Knights
Apprentice of Spell Manipulation
Archester: Frontier of Steam
When asked how much power is required, Izzet mages always answer "more".
Going to have dinner with my relatives, otherwise i'm just going to be lounging around, playing mtg and other games.