Another question I have is how do you typically resolve a combo that goes infinite but doesn't end the game (where everyone folds) or something. So let's say that I play a combo that generates infinite Damage that can kill one opponent but the other players are fine. It seems silly to actually move the cards around repeatedly until you generate say 40 Damage... Is it typically OK to lay down the combo (waiting for counters etc.) and then just claim the 40 Damage and kill and opponent or is it typical that if you're going to play a combo like that you have to go through the motions?
Based on Perodequeso's reply I'm only looking at Damage and Mana combos rather than infinite turns, stasis, prison etc.
New to Magic and have played a few games with my mildly-upgraded Prismari Performance precon and I have a few Qs about the game & culture.
1. I've been sticking to singles but I want to buy some packs just for the fun and experience with my new hobby; my FLGS has a ton of stuff new and old but I'm wondering about buy recommendations? Is it even worth buying packs as a beginner? Right now I'm sticking to Commander and my Blue/Red deck; I'm less interested in collecting a bunch of commons and more interested in Foils, cool Art and (obviously) better cards to maybe trade/sell/use.
2. I'm still a terrible pilot but everyone I've played with has been super-cool and I don't want to be a jerk as I upgrade my deck. For instance, I have Niv-Mizzet, Parum and Curiosity and I read about using them in an almost-infinite combo; is that type of combo considered rude in casual gaming?
3. More generally, how do I upgrade my deck without being "that guy"? Not to flex but I'm older and have decent $ so buying $100 cards isn't a big deal to me but I don't want to be a total d-bag about it, haha. What types of cards & combos should I avoid?
Another question I have is how do you typically resolve a combo that goes infinite but doesn't end the game (where everyone folds) or something. So let's say that I play a combo that generates infinite Damage that can kill one opponent but the other players are fine. It seems silly to actually move the cards around repeatedly until you generate say 40 Damage... Is it typically OK to lay down the combo (waiting for counters etc.) and then just claim the 40 Damage and kill and opponent or is it typical that if you're going to play a combo like that you have to go through the motions?
Based on Perodequeso's reply I'm only looking at Damage and Mana combos rather than infinite turns, stasis, prison etc.
1. I've been sticking to singles but I want to buy some packs just for the fun and experience with my new hobby; my FLGS has a ton of stuff new and old but I'm wondering about buy recommendations? Is it even worth buying packs as a beginner? Right now I'm sticking to Commander and my Blue/Red deck; I'm less interested in collecting a bunch of commons and more interested in Foils, cool Art and (obviously) better cards to maybe trade/sell/use.
2. I'm still a terrible pilot but everyone I've played with has been super-cool and I don't want to be a jerk as I upgrade my deck. For instance, I have Niv-Mizzet, Parum and Curiosity and I read about using them in an almost-infinite combo; is that type of combo considered rude in casual gaming?
3. More generally, how do I upgrade my deck without being "that guy"? Not to flex but I'm older and have decent $ so buying $100 cards isn't a big deal to me but I don't want to be a total d-bag about it, haha. What types of cards & combos should I avoid?
4. Any other tips for a beginner appreciated!