Also: foil isn't the only type of "pimp." Yes, there are no foil dual lands, but that doesn't mean there are no "pimp" dual lands. You can get Beta, FBB German, altered by an amazing artist such as Poxy, and so on. Same for less expensive cards--you can get a foil Vampiric Tutor, or a Japanese one or perhaps an altered one.
There's a foil Demonic Tutor, but I don't like the art, so I went with FBB German for my decks instead. I am disappointed with the art on the new Mana Crypt foil as well, so I intend to stick to the old ones and get them signed\altered eventually. I have a foil Regrowth in Ghave, and an FBB German one in Damia. I have the judge foil Sol Ring in Ghave, FBB German in Kaalia, and FTV in Damia. I have, literally, thousands of foil basics, but went with normal Unhinged for Damia. There's a lot out there. Many forms of "pimp."
IMO, 100% foil diminishes the wow factor a bit. Having a certain percentage of FBB, Beta, or other non-foil pimp really makes the deck "pop." Of course, that's just my opinion.
Saying you don't run a card because there's no foil for it just starts to sound like excuses to me.
Optimized > pimp. Optimized + pimp = bonus. That's why I go for alters.
(P.S. You can get a foil Mana Crypt altered to look like a regular one :P)
We sometimes forget that not every EDH deck has to be optimal. My Rosheen Meanderer deck is that way. I can afford to put whatever I want in there, but I choose to not load it with tutors and cards like primeval titan and genesis. Will I add those cards later? Maybe... that said, I proxy alot for EDH - why? Because foils are expensive, and I am not going to by genesis for 15 dollars, to just want to "upgrade" to the foil one, lose 8 dollars, and buy the foil one.
I agree with this.
That said, I like it to be consistent, but don't load it with every tutor possible, but I do throw in the bare basics. And to me, optimized mana is a must. It does hurt the wallet though.
Heck, I want to put all snow covered swamps in my geth deck, but haven't because of the cost. I know it's little in the long run, but for what boils down to basic lands, it's much more expensive than the basic swamps in there now. lol
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Nothing, the format Bores me! Legacy: RBurn (Made on the Cheap!)R RGBelcherRG WSoldier StompyW BReanimatorB EDH: BUGRWSliver OverlordWRGUB BGeth, Lord of the VaultB
I would like to put foil snow covered mountains in my deck, but at 6 dollars each, I can get them later... they do look amazing though, and they allow the use of scrying sheets, and the rimscale dragon.
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So because my deck isn't as good or "optimized" to meet your standards I shouldn't foil it out? Fun is subjective, pimp is subjective. I thought the posters in this thread would get that more then anybody considering all the different types of pimp you see in here. This isn't the place for casual versus competitive debate this is a place for pimp cards. Is there anyone out there who would be interested in seeing my pimp cards despite the fact that my list isn't "optimized" to the majority's standards of this forum?
So because my deck isn't as good or "optimized" to meet your standards I shouldn't foil it out? Fun is subjective, pimp is subjective. I thought the posters in this thread would get that more then anybody considering all the different types of pimp you see in here. This isn't the place for casual versus competitive debate this is a place for pimp cards. Is there anyone out there who would be interested in seeing my pimp cards despite the fact that my list isn't "optimized" to the majority's standards of this forum?
Optimization for dummies:
1) Do you like your deck?
2) Can you win with your deck?
3) Can you lose in style with your deck?
4) Is it pimp?
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, your deck is now optimized.
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Tantarus: It didn't make the gaka greifer level, so it should be fine
IMO, 100% foil diminishes the wow factor a bit. Having a certain percentage of FBB, Beta, or other non-foil pimp really makes the deck "pop." Of course, that's just my opinion.
You know, I never really thought about it that way, but I'd agree with it. I really really like my foils. I also really really like having 5 mono-colored decks using Euro lands, my English Legends rares, and various Antiquities/Arabian Nights/FBB/Beta gems.
You know, I never really thought about it that way, but I'd agree with it. I really really like my foils. I also really really like having 5 mono-colored decks using Euro lands, my English Legends rares, and various Antiquities/Arabian Nights/FBB/Beta gems.
One of my older EDH decks at one point had all alpha basics. My thing now is that I do not mind non-foils that I can not get, as long as they are black bordered.
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One of my older EDH decks at one point had all alpha basics. My thing now is that I do not mind non-foils that I can not get, as long as they are black bordered.
I don't mind non-foils, but I'd rather have no borders on my non-foils if I can help it. Thus, alters!
Please try to keep to posting pimped out EDH decks here. As cool as some foiled out casual / vintage / legacy decks are they dont belong in the commander forums even if they are pimped.
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I have officially moved to MTGNexus. I just wanted to let people know as my response time to salvation decks being bumped is very hit or miss.
You know, I never really thought about it that way, but I'd agree with it. I really really like my foils. I also really really like having 5 mono-colored decks using Euro lands, my English Legends rares, and various Antiquities/Arabian Nights/FBB/Beta gems.
It's an aesthetic principle from Japan. You especially see it in Koi ponds: all the koi but one or maybe two are brown or black. Draws the eyes to the gold/silver one. Less is more. ;-)
1) Do you like your deck?
2) Can you win with your deck?
3) Can you lose in style with your deck?
4) Is it pimp?
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, your deck is now optimized.
New term - Pimptamized
lol
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I don't really think you can get on someone for pimping an EDH deck how they want, even if that means doing so strangely or using subpar cards. This isn't Vintage or Legacy, and sometimes we play cards due to nostalgia, personal connections to the cards, liking the art, etc.
I need to get my camera out one day and post my tricked out Enchantress deck with painted Command Tower and Serra's Sanctum! I used to have all the old Invasion enchantments in there, but now only a select few remain.
Can someone tell me how to resize my pics. I took pics of my deck with my iPhone and uploaded them with tinypic but they're too big to see. How do you make them so you don't have to scroll sideways?
Can someone tell me how to resize my pics. I took pics of my deck with my iPhone and uploaded them with tinypic but they're too big to see. How do you make them so you don't have to scroll sideways?
It probably doesn't matter because people can just zoom out in their browser to view them completely. Make sure they're in spoilers though.
Alternatively, you can resize them in MS Word, Photoshop, or its free alter ego, Gimp.
You got some good eyes buddy. But yeah, it is. I was too lazy to replace it with a stock one but for the pictures and figured noone gonna notice anyway.
Optimized > pimp. Optimized + pimp = bonus. That's why I go for alters.
(P.S. You can get a foil Mana Crypt altered to look like a regular one :P)
EDH Decks:
RBG Kresh, the Bloodbraided RBG
GW Rhys, the Redeemed GW
Legacy:
RGW Enchantress RGW
I agree with this.
That said, I like it to be consistent, but don't load it with every tutor possible, but I do throw in the bare basics. And to me, optimized mana is a must. It does hurt the wallet though.
Heck, I want to put all snow covered swamps in my geth deck, but haven't because of the cost. I know it's little in the long run, but for what boils down to basic lands, it's much more expensive than the basic swamps in there now. lol
Currently Playing:
Standard:
Nothing, the format Bores me!
Legacy:
RBurn (Made on the Cheap!)R
RGBelcherRG
WSoldier StompyW
BReanimatorB
EDH:
BUGRWSliver OverlordWRGUB
BGeth, Lord of the VaultB
California DCI Level 2 Judge
Experimental Kraj
Optimization for dummies:
1) Do you like your deck?
2) Can you win with your deck?
3) Can you lose in style with your deck?
4) Is it pimp?
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, your deck is now optimized.
EDH:
RNorin the WaryR <-Link! (Primer - Mono Red Control)
GUEdric, Spymaster of TrestUG <- Link! (Mini-Primer - Dredge)
Duel Commander:
WUGeist of Saint TraftUW <- Link! (Aggro-Control)
BGSkullbriar, the Walking GraveGB <- Link! (Aggro)
BUGDamia, Sage of StoneGUB <- Link! (Extinction Control)
Church of the Wary
Leave it to Gaka to say what I was trying to say in a much more clever and funny way.
Experimental Kraj
You know, I never really thought about it that way, but I'd agree with it. I really really like my foils. I also really really like having 5 mono-colored decks using Euro lands, my English Legends rares, and various Antiquities/Arabian Nights/FBB/Beta gems.
One of my older EDH decks at one point had all alpha basics. My thing now is that I do not mind non-foils that I can not get, as long as they are black bordered.
California DCI Level 2 Judge
I don't mind non-foils, but I'd rather have no borders on my non-foils if I can help it. Thus, alters!
EDH Decks:
RBG Kresh, the Bloodbraided RBG
GW Rhys, the Redeemed GW
Legacy:
RGW Enchantress RGW
Signature by Inkfox Aesthetics by Xen
[Modern] Allies
It's an aesthetic principle from Japan. You especially see it in Koi ponds: all the koi but one or maybe two are brown or black. Draws the eyes to the gold/silver one. Less is more. ;-)
New term - Pimptamized
lol
Currently Playing:
Standard:
Nothing, the format Bores me!
Legacy:
RBurn (Made on the Cheap!)R
RGBelcherRG
WSoldier StompyW
BReanimatorB
EDH:
BUGRWSliver OverlordWRGUB
BGeth, Lord of the VaultB
I collect pre-release Stone-Tongue Basilisk
It probably doesn't matter because people can just zoom out in their browser to view them completely. Make sure they're in spoilers though.
Alternatively, you can resize them in MS Word, Photoshop, or its free alter ego, Gimp.
GRRWHazezon Tamar (Valakut)GRRW
UKami of the Crescent Moon (
Group Hug)UUHeidar, Rimewind Master [Mini-Primer]U
WKemba, Kha Regent (Stax)W
GEzuri, Renegade Leader [Primer]G
I upload my pics to Photobucket and then size them there.
EDH Decks:
RBG Kresh, the Bloodbraided RBG
GW Rhys, the Redeemed GW
Legacy:
RGW Enchantress RGW
I don't use Photobucket, so I was not aware of this function, but it sounds like a very good idea.
GRRWHazezon Tamar (Valakut)GRRW
UKami of the Crescent Moon (
Group Hug)UUHeidar, Rimewind Master [Mini-Primer]U
WKemba, Kha Regent (Stax)W
GEzuri, Renegade Leader [Primer]G
EDH Decks:
RBG Kresh, the Bloodbraided RBG
GW Rhys, the Redeemed GW
Legacy:
RGW Enchantress RGW
WRG Mayael the Anima Fatty Fatty Boom Boom
WUB Ertai, the Corrupted Star Wars / Control
WBR Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Reanimator
WUG Angus Mackenzie Tim the Enchanter
G Seton, Krosan Protector Druids!
(Missing cards: Spell Crumple and Command Tower, will update when I get them back)
EDH Decks:
RBG Kresh, the Bloodbraided RBG
GW Rhys, the Redeemed GW
Legacy:
RGW Enchantress RGW
I gotta take pics of my Rafiq Enchantress deck. Did picked up a Japanese foiled Enchantress Presence signed by Rebecca Guay
So far I need a painted Earthcraft and Winds of Rath.
I'll say nothing.
The Innocent Blood and Tooth and Nail are quite nice.
EDH:
RNorin the WaryR <-Link! (Primer - Mono Red Control)
GUEdric, Spymaster of TrestUG <- Link! (Mini-Primer - Dredge)
Duel Commander:
WUGeist of Saint TraftUW <- Link! (Aggro-Control)
BGSkullbriar, the Walking GraveGB <- Link! (Aggro)
BUGDamia, Sage of StoneGUB <- Link! (Extinction Control)
Church of the Wary
I agree. They are mighty pretty. I am also quite envious of the foil Snow lands. Those are just beautiful.