I want ash's water samplers. Looks way more convenient than our lab equipment.
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Us stealing Izzet themed stuff doesn't feel Dimir enough for you?
That had occurred to me immediately after I posted. However, with them gone, it's more like paying homage than stealing.
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So the general feel is for, "We know what the Fox says."?
I'll put my official vote on it.
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I'd also like to suggest "Part of the ship, part of the crew" as a future thread title if we ever have another pirate-themed set. In the meantime, however, I think the Fox is the winner.
Oooohhh.......I love the idea of Pirates, I love pirate anything. A playable variant on Pirate Ship would be awesome. Heck, I'd play my Alpha Pirate Ship if it got reprinted. One of those "because I can" things.
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I have been, my nephew had his 1st birthday yesterday, so my mom and my aunt got to come visit. My nephew is half Korean and the 1st birthday is a pretty big deal in that culture. It was pretty fun event, Ceremonial garb for him and his sister and parents, enough food and family to be considered a feast, normal birthday cake and him smashing it, a little sort game for him to choose his path in life.
Unfortunately, no FNM. Only 4 people showed up. My LGS does Draft for the first 6 FNM after prerelease, then T2 until the next set. Apparently, everyone is ready for T2 and not interested in buying more packs. Heck, I've got everything I want from Theros except Thassa herself, and I'm still willing to draft, limited is just fun. On the Thassa note, is anyone else having problems finding her. My LGS has only ever had one, and my best friend has bought at least 4 - 5 Boxes, pulled at least 3 of everything, except Thassa. Not one.
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That always sucks when you go to a tournament and there aren't enough people:/
St least you get to open some cards.
So I am thinking I want to play a different type of.deck in Standard. The past few seasons I played Bantam Turbofog, Esper Control, Esper mill control, and Esper control again after the shift. I'm thinking of splashing white or blue, but I really want to play mono-black devotion. It's something completely different than the control I've played for over a year.
Any thoughts on this?
I haven't played a creature oriented deck in type two since tempered steel was around.
Im thinking about Hiatus'ing briefly Digi. My emotional sense is in question and im at a loss for why. Yesterday im feeling chipper and happy and today im just all gloomy and depressed. Im used to these types of swings, but one of this level.... yea, my alarm bells are starting to ring a little bit and its time I go into chill down mode.
Its also starting to take a toll physically as my right arm has been feeling weak ( lack of grip strength), but with no pain. Thats really leading me to believe that its a mental thing.
Other than that man, im all fine and dont need to talk right now, I just wanted to keep you and the rest of the clan up to date if you notice me not around the next couple of days.
We all have those moments. Take your time. I hope you find your center soon
So what's up with Monoish black in standard? Is it viable enough to play? I think it is based on the limited amount I've seen and the builds I've looked at seem for real.
@Macius Take your time, we'll see you when you get back. We'll be here.
@Digi Monoblack Devotion seems good actually, Erebos and the Whip can middle things with Cacklers, Drainpipe Vermin, Newts, and even Deathrite Shaman mono black seems good turn 1, Altars reap or Shredfreak turn two, turn 3 Lifebane Zombie is always good and Mogis's Marauder is GREAT against non black. Abhorrent Overlord to finish, Etc. I'm looking into Heroic Control myself, I may be able to do something, Agents of the Fates and Tormented Hero + Triton Tactics or Scourgemark = Solid.
As a whole, Devotion, Heroic, and Bestow change MTG Drastically. I'm not sure if people see the value in Bestow, but things like Boon Satyr and Nighthowler should make that pretty clear.
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Against my better judgement, I'm starting to brainstorm super aggressive Standard decks to abuse Blood Scrivener. Mini Dark Confidant isn't seeing enough play IMO.
EDIT: Contaminated Ground is incredibly funny. Spreading Seas is slowly becoming one of my favorite Modern cards so I gave Ground a shot and I like it.
EDIT 2: I'm also playing around with Mortus Strider + Ogre Slumlord + Pack Rat
Haven't been living at home lately since I can't afford my board since losing my job, rather inactive currently. Moving to Melbourne to live with my girlfriend as soon as I can afford the air fare. Anyone wanna buy a goyf? ;p
Against my better judgement, I'm starting to brainstorm super aggressive Standard decks to abuse Blood Scrivener. Mini Dark Confidant isn't seeing enough play IMO.
EDIT: Contaminated Ground is incredibly funny. Spreading Seas is slowly becoming one of my favorite Modern cards so I gave Ground a shot and I like it.
EDIT 2: I'm also playing around with Mortus Strider + Ogre Slumlord + Pack Rat
EDIT 3: Sinister Possession is mildly enjoyable.
Glad to see someone using it, He keeps catching my eye, but I haven't gotten any ideas. Ground seems good, I've used Possession with some success in a Esper Auras deck I ran for a minute, Ethereal Armor and Invisible Stalker. Went the Unblockable Route rather than Bant and Hexproof. Tormented Soul, Stalker, M13 Rouge that's a 3/3 with an Island, Latch Seeker. Plus The Dspheres and. Auras. Really should have run Ground though.
@Macius Good work dude.
@Necro Whoa, that's rough. Good to know you have a backup plan. Sorry, I don't have the spare cash myself, lol.
@Digi Seems pretty Solid. If you want to splash red, Cacklers and Shredfreaks are the way to go, keeps both devotion up, kinda two for one. What about Dark Prophecy? For [symb][symb][symb] It will hold some devotion even if you're short on ways to use the draw. No Overlord? One or two to rid you of Stalemates, and if you drop him with no more than a Prophecy out, you still have 5 Harpies and 5 turns of drawing 2 cards.
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Mono Black devotion is a thing. And unlike previous years, I will not be playing Standard due to financial reasons. I may buy singles when the next set rotates in. Who knows. Just not a fan of building a deck. Or just nothing has sparked the deck builder in me. That and when I deck build I think of all possible ways to not die to my opponents deck (I'm a blue mage, I have to counter all the things!).
In other news, I played Modern for the 2nd time last Friday. Playing American Control. Played the mirror, GW Aggro, BR reanimate, and MonoGreen Stompy (homebrew). I lost, drew, won, won and got $4 store credit. =p Gotta get experience using the deck! Banefire is awesome when you are late game and need to force some damage in. Might have to play wrath main. Had a great weekend too. =)
I still say main on Lifebane, it's still a 3/1 Intimidator if it whiffs. Seeing a hand is Crucial, especially if you don't get that turn one Thoughtseize. Gray Merchant is awesome too, it's going to syphon at least 2 life. At prerelease, I dropped turn 5 & 6 for 7 then 9. That was game. Doomblades can still work and with Dark Betrayal by game two you've got everything except indestructible and hexproof. Then there's Devour Flesh.
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Sooo....looking at some of the old threads and whatnot, I noticed something... as time went on, We adapted to our situation. As efficient as a hive, Our threads seemed to become less frequent. It's not a race, it's a marathon. An endurance trial. We aren't always posting, or communicating all day long, but we sustain our environment. Daily, I find a new reason to appreciate where I am.
That being said, how many of Us frequent our local library, and how often at that. I have a historical library just 6 blocks from my house, and I like to stop in for one thing or another at least once or twice a week. While I have recently fallen off from my visits, I have been known on occasion to go 4 - 6 times a week. All in all, I really do love a good library.
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That being said, how many of Us frequent our local library, and how often at that. I have a historical library just 6 blocks from my house, and I like to stop in for one thing or another at least once or twice a week. While I have recently fallen off from my visits, I have been known on occasion to go 4 - 6 times a week. All in all, I really do love a good library.
I've been taking Jung's complete works out from the library I frequent. Although they're a bit more mentally draining than I really have time for currently.
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Us stealing Izzet themed stuff doesn't feel Dimir enough for you?
That had occurred to me immediately after I posted. However, with them gone, it's more like paying homage than stealing.
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I'll put my official vote on it.
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Oooohhh.......I love the idea of Pirates, I love pirate anything. A playable variant on Pirate Ship would be awesome. Heck, I'd play my Alpha Pirate Ship if it got reprinted. One of those "because I can" things.
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Can't really say I like it. Probably, my immune system also covers viral videos.
@ pirate edition: right, that's what missed in Theros. We need more pirates!
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I have been, my nephew had his 1st birthday yesterday, so my mom and my aunt got to come visit. My nephew is half Korean and the 1st birthday is a pretty big deal in that culture. It was pretty fun event, Ceremonial garb for him and his sister and parents, enough food and family to be considered a feast, normal birthday cake and him smashing it, a little sort game for him to choose his path in life.
Unfortunately, no FNM. Only 4 people showed up. My LGS does Draft for the first 6 FNM after prerelease, then T2 until the next set. Apparently, everyone is ready for T2 and not interested in buying more packs. Heck, I've got everything I want from Theros except Thassa herself, and I'm still willing to draft, limited is just fun. On the Thassa note, is anyone else having problems finding her. My LGS has only ever had one, and my best friend has bought at least 4 - 5 Boxes, pulled at least 3 of everything, except Thassa. Not one.
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St least you get to open some cards.
So I am thinking I want to play a different type of.deck in Standard. The past few seasons I played Bantam Turbofog, Esper Control, Esper mill control, and Esper control again after the shift. I'm thinking of splashing white or blue, but I really want to play mono-black devotion. It's something completely different than the control I've played for over a year.
Any thoughts on this?
I haven't played a creature oriented deck in type two since tempered steel was around.
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Its also starting to take a toll physically as my right arm has been feeling weak ( lack of grip strength), but with no pain. Thats really leading me to believe that its a mental thing.
Other than that man, im all fine and dont need to talk right now, I just wanted to keep you and the rest of the clan up to date if you notice me not around the next couple of days.
540 Peasant cube- Gold EditionSomething SpicySo what's up with Monoish black in standard? Is it viable enough to play? I think it is based on the limited amount I've seen and the builds I've looked at seem for real.
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@Digi Monoblack Devotion seems good actually, Erebos and the Whip can middle things with Cacklers, Drainpipe Vermin, Newts, and even Deathrite Shaman mono black seems good turn 1, Altars reap or Shredfreak turn two, turn 3 Lifebane Zombie is always good and Mogis's Marauder is GREAT against non black. Abhorrent Overlord to finish, Etc. I'm looking into Heroic Control myself, I may be able to do something, Agents of the Fates and Tormented Hero + Triton Tactics or Scourgemark = Solid.
As a whole, Devotion, Heroic, and Bestow change MTG Drastically. I'm not sure if people see the value in Bestow, but things like Boon Satyr and Nighthowler should make that pretty clear.
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You will not remember my face, your name, or your journey, but in the end...
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EDIT: Contaminated Ground is incredibly funny. Spreading Seas is slowly becoming one of my favorite Modern cards so I gave Ground a shot and I like it.
EDIT 2: I'm also playing around with Mortus Strider + Ogre Slumlord + Pack Rat
EDIT 3: Sinister Possession is mildly enjoyable.
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4x Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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2x Read the Bones
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I want to splash something.
Is Red Devotion better than Black devotion?
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Glad to see someone using it, He keeps catching my eye, but I haven't gotten any ideas. Ground seems good, I've used Possession with some success in a Esper Auras deck I ran for a minute, Ethereal Armor and Invisible Stalker. Went the Unblockable Route rather than Bant and Hexproof. Tormented Soul, Stalker, M13 Rouge that's a 3/3 with an Island, Latch Seeker. Plus The Dspheres and. Auras. Really should have run Ground though.
@Macius Good work dude.
@Necro Whoa, that's rough. Good to know you have a backup plan. Sorry, I don't have the spare cash myself, lol.
@Digi Seems pretty Solid. If you want to splash red, Cacklers and Shredfreaks are the way to go, keeps both devotion up, kinda two for one. What about Dark Prophecy? For [symb][symb][symb] It will hold some devotion even if you're short on ways to use the draw. No Overlord? One or two to rid you of Stalemates, and if you drop him with no more than a Prophecy out, you still have 5 Harpies and 5 turns of drawing 2 cards.
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In other news, I played Modern for the 2nd time last Friday. Playing American Control. Played the mirror, GW Aggro, BR reanimate, and MonoGreen Stompy (homebrew). I lost, drew, won, won and got $4 store credit. =p Gotta get experience using the deck! Banefire is awesome when you are late game and need to force some damage in. Might have to play wrath main. Had a great weekend too. =)
Hope things get better Macius.
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That being said, how many of Us frequent our local library, and how often at that. I have a historical library just 6 blocks from my house, and I like to stop in for one thing or another at least once or twice a week. While I have recently fallen off from my visits, I have been known on occasion to go 4 - 6 times a week. All in all, I really do love a good library.
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I've been taking Jung's complete works out from the library I frequent. Although they're a bit more mentally draining than I really have time for currently.