Hahaha, watch out, China has been really bulking up their military within the past decade, and with the current economic crisis, you never know what will happen :rolleyes:...
W/e, death is a minor set back at best in this clan.
As far as the tourny goes, one idea that has worked wonders in my local ext tournys is to allow each person who enters to ban one (non basic) card. If someone chooses one that is already banned, then they get to pick another. This way, in a semi casual 8 person tourny, the power level is kept in check by banning 8 cards, preventing degenerate combo decks and tarmogoyfs from running rampant. Also, a pick may not include a full cycle of cards, such as the Onslaught sac lands, however you may ban Bloodstained Mire specifically if you wish. I have also toyed with the idea of making the cards only restricted, as opposed to fully banned, but havent tested it out.
It's been a long time, how is life? And how is your Autistic Alliance project? Is it still alive?
Life is good, I just discovered that I don't have my 10 am class tomorrow, so Yay dicking around with illegal substances until the early hours of the morning! As far as the Autistic Alliance goes, it has sort of died. I still would really like for it to become a reality, and with my no longer being head of this clan, that is a viable option. However, I left my position simply because of lack of time to put into being the Evincar, so doing that all over again in another clan, especially one based around something I care really deeply about, would just not be a good idea at this point. If I could find someone to co command it with me, I dont see why it cant happen, but its not looking great right now.
It is sad that Valentine1 had to be canned, but he was giving us a bad name anyway, so I guess its all for the better. Besides, it appears that this has caused a new renaissance of [Clan Mono-Black], complete with the return of old friends and the joining of new. And a MWS tourny?! Sir Auron, I have to say I'm impressed. Too bad my Mac prevents me atm from joining in...
One last thing, please ad SyNide to the list of former leaders, as he was our first, close to two years ago.
Christ, I turn my back for two days and two of our members are suspended!?!
Uriel: its nice to know Im not the only one spending more time on my studies and other less legal endevors while at college. The only problem is that the vast majority of players of magic at my school are casual, which poses zero challenge for me, and as such, I havent really been playing as much. Thats life I guess. In the mean time, a WUB Fish tempo deck is in the works, however, I dont have any idea when it will be finished.
I'll say it again for anyone not listening:
I'm not leaving the clan, I'm just stepping down from the position of responsibility.
There, now that that is out of the way, on to business. It looks like Valentine 1 has the majority of 2-1, and I find it rather sad that I am the last of the founding members of the clan, way back in '06. Even still all of the current members are relatively new, only joining within the past 6 months. So as my last request before relinquishing power, I ask Valentine to go down the list of members still up on the first post and see if they are still active on MTGSalvation, if they are, then send them a PM requesting that they report in if they are still interested in being in the clan. Once we have all of this, create a new clan thread, as we are nearing 1000 posts on this one, and so that you will have the ability to edit the crucial first post. Your going to need to press the report button on the last post on this thread, and in the comments section write that it needs to be retired so the mods can do that. Once we get the new thread up and running and get a fresh head count, report into the clan council, and you will be done.
I apologize for my leave of absence, but have been very busy recently with college, and I do not see my schedule clearing up any time in the foreseeable future. Due to this, I feel I must step down as leader of the clan, for I will not be active enough to serve effectively. I will still show up from time to time, and am in no way leaving the clan, I just wont be able to be the leader. As with SyNide's departure before, it will be up to the clan to decide who will be the next Evincar of [Clan Mono-Black]. The rules and regs are pretty much laid out in the first post, and the new leader will be responsible for creating the new clan thread when needed, reporting in to the Clan Council, facilitating Clan Contests, choosing new members, and generally keeping the discussions going. I look forward to seeing where the clan goes from here, as the chapter of Svogthir now comes to a close (for now...), but I have nothing but High hopes for the clan in the future.
Junk Titan 4BB
Artifact Creature - Golem R
You may sacrifice 3 artifacts rather than pay ~'s cost.
Remove 3 Artifacts in your graveyard from the game: Return ~ from your graveyard to hand.
6/4
I tried it int his current meta with Mishra, Artifice Prodigy and a bunch of other stuff. It was deemed too slow by my standards and was too much for me to try.
But so far, everyone I've talked to are waiting for Esper. Some for artifacts. Some because its blue.
I hope Esper provides some good stuff to make a solid Solar Flare deck. I loved Solar Flare
Seconded, Solar Flare needs to return. Such a fun/good deck...
I am unfortunately quite busy recently with college, and will try to get the clan info up on the new HQ thread this week, but could you guys essentially take stock of the current members and friends, i.e. everyone report in for roll call!
Bant Battlemage 2W
Creature - Human Wizard U G, T: Target creature gains trample until end of turn. U, T: Target creature gains flying until end of turn.
2/2
W/e, death is a minor set back at best in this clan.
Conscription!? What country are you from? Well, I wish you the best, and hope you make it out alright.
Life is good, I just discovered that I don't have my 10 am class tomorrow, so Yay dicking around with illegal substances until the early hours of the morning! As far as the Autistic Alliance goes, it has sort of died. I still would really like for it to become a reality, and with my no longer being head of this clan, that is a viable option. However, I left my position simply because of lack of time to put into being the Evincar, so doing that all over again in another clan, especially one based around something I care really deeply about, would just not be a good idea at this point. If I could find someone to co command it with me, I dont see why it cant happen, but its not looking great right now.
All I can say is wow...
It is sad that Valentine1 had to be canned, but he was giving us a bad name anyway, so I guess its all for the better. Besides, it appears that this has caused a new renaissance of [Clan Mono-Black], complete with the return of old friends and the joining of new. And a MWS tourny?! Sir Auron, I have to say I'm impressed. Too bad my Mac prevents me atm from joining in...
One last thing, please ad SyNide to the list of former leaders, as he was our first, close to two years ago.
Uriel: its nice to know Im not the only one spending more time on my studies and other less legal endevors while at college. The only problem is that the vast majority of players of magic at my school are casual, which poses zero challenge for me, and as such, I havent really been playing as much. Thats life I guess. In the mean time, a WUB Fish tempo deck is in the works, however, I dont have any idea when it will be finished.
I'm not leaving the clan, I'm just stepping down from the position of responsibility.
There, now that that is out of the way, on to business. It looks like Valentine 1 has the majority of 2-1, and I find it rather sad that I am the last of the founding members of the clan, way back in '06. Even still all of the current members are relatively new, only joining within the past 6 months. So as my last request before relinquishing power, I ask Valentine to go down the list of members still up on the first post and see if they are still active on MTGSalvation, if they are, then send them a PM requesting that they report in if they are still interested in being in the clan. Once we have all of this, create a new clan thread, as we are nearing 1000 posts on this one, and so that you will have the ability to edit the crucial first post. Your going to need to press the report button on the last post on this thread, and in the comments section write that it needs to be retired so the mods can do that. Once we get the new thread up and running and get a fresh head count, report into the clan council, and you will be done.
Svogthir
Junk Titan 4BB
Artifact Creature - Golem R
You may sacrifice 3 artifacts rather than pay ~'s cost.
Remove 3 Artifacts in your graveyard from the game: Return ~ from your graveyard to hand.
6/4
Seconded, Solar Flare needs to return. Such a fun/good deck...
Creature - Human Wizard U
G, T: Target creature gains trample until end of turn.
U, T: Target creature gains flying until end of turn.
2/2
Exalted just got its new limited beatstick.
Obelisk of Bant
Legendary Land R
T: Add G, W, or U to your mana pool.