Edit: Received a DB error on this and new threads were not displaying information. Then all of a sudden it fixed itself. Now I have two threads, mods pls choose one and delete, thx.
Well you specifically said not to play in prereleases on MTGO and to only attend paper prereleases. There's this oft-repeated mantra about events "not being worth it" if they cost slightly more or have slightly less average return than others. I think that's not the right way to look at it. I think you should look at the event independent of anything else and decide if it's worth the money for you. I personally feel that the extra cost of prerelease events on MTGO is worth it; they're giving you a unique experience with the guild packs that you're not going to have any other time, and you also get to play with the cards that you're excited to see after a long spoiler season. However, others may not feel that the value is there for them and that's fine too.
My point is that I would not advise someone not to play the prerelease because it's more expensive; decide for yourself how much it's worth to you to play in them. By all means, be aware of the costs involved and the unique aspects of prerelease time (i.e. generally higher card values). But make your own decision.
So I would advise that we inform the player new to these events what the costs and benefits are relative to other events; but don't go so far as to tell them not to play in them. That's where I have an issue.
He's just new to mtgo, not magic. I am operating under the assumption that wolfman knows the perks of the prerelease as it isn't confined to mtgo. If you read the OP again it is pretty clear that wolfmans priorities lean more towards extending his money and getting the best monetary value out of the game that he can. So after considering his personal playstyle and (potential) direction he wants to take his game I made a suggestion for a short term approach that maximizes his ability to play through the new set on a budget.
I'm sorry you take it personally when pragmatic value is discussed, but it is a part of magic just as is the emotional value. I'm not blind to it, I freaking love this game - but wolfmans inquiry seems more concerned about one than the other. Im not gonna make charts and color coded comparisons to support my belief that the online prerelease is a bad deal for monetary value. It just is, that's my opinion, deal with it.
Well that all got ridiculous pretty fast.
Nobody is saying that they are in it strictly for profit, or strictly for fun. Enough with the radical generalization already
I understand that you can achieve profit, and am more selective of where I choose to invest my time/money because of that. I already know I will get a lot of playtime on the set, but I am still attending a prerelease myself because I'm eager to play. It is not my prerogative to convince you that you shouldn't do 5 prereleases on mtgo. I don't care how you spend your money. I'm just sharing where I have recognized the most bang for my buck during new set season.
During prerelease card values are at their highest overall which somewhat offsets the additional cost of the prerelease events. Also, even though they are more costly you get to play with the cards earlier and if you are excited about the new set I can't see what the harm is in paying a little extra to be able to play it early.
I played 5 prerelease sealed events for RTR, one for each guild, and it was quite a bit of fun. I fully intend to do the same for GTC. I went 3-1 in all 5 of the events last time and I believe the prize structure and card values made it fairly break even for me.
Card values don't drop much by release day, and some even go up. If you want to play it ASAP then attend a paper prerelease where you have the potential ti profit more.
Just save your tix and keep grinding those phantom sealed. It's good practice and there is very little value in any of the queues right now. When the Gatecrash release happens online they will have premier release events with awesome prize support. Also, valuewise, I would avoid prerelease events online.(waiting a week to play with the new shinies means less cost and better prizes)
Me too lmao. But seriously a sealed tourney is like a test, all you gotta do is study and get as prepared as you can. If you can proxy the cards all the better. I usually have a debate night during the week that the full spoiler comes out. Have the people that are going to the tourney with me come over and discuss the different ideas that we have all come up with. I also make a batch of my famous Deer jerky to munch on the day of the tourney, and get a 2L of Moonmist Faygo to drink. I won the Dark Ascension prerelease at the local store and have been makingi jerky ever since.
Why did you decide to.run rootbound crags instead of compelling gorges? It seems like this deck would much rather consistently play the first 3 lands untapped.
Solebush
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=481709
well, now it seems ok.
I cant believe he got the refund!
Also:the first thread I made went all borked out, something about missing data. Please delete!
I just saw this posted on a stream:
I cant believe he got the refund!
It can, but this is a vacuum evaluation.
I would love to see multi/hybrids included if you have the time, garfank.
Thank you for sharing this!
He's just new to mtgo, not magic. I am operating under the assumption that wolfman knows the perks of the prerelease as it isn't confined to mtgo. If you read the OP again it is pretty clear that wolfmans priorities lean more towards extending his money and getting the best monetary value out of the game that he can. So after considering his personal playstyle and (potential) direction he wants to take his game I made a suggestion for a short term approach that maximizes his ability to play through the new set on a budget.
I'm sorry you take it personally when pragmatic value is discussed, but it is a part of magic just as is the emotional value. I'm not blind to it, I freaking love this game - but wolfmans inquiry seems more concerned about one than the other. Im not gonna make charts and color coded comparisons to support my belief that the online prerelease is a bad deal for monetary value. It just is, that's my opinion, deal with it.
Nobody is saying that they are in it strictly for profit, or strictly for fun. Enough with the radical generalization already
I understand that you can achieve profit, and am more selective of where I choose to invest my time/money because of that. I already know I will get a lot of playtime on the set, but I am still attending a prerelease myself because I'm eager to play. It is not my prerogative to convince you that you shouldn't do 5 prereleases on mtgo. I don't care how you spend your money. I'm just sharing where I have recognized the most bang for my buck during new set season.
Card values don't drop much by release day, and some even go up. If you want to play it ASAP then attend a paper prerelease where you have the potential ti profit more.
Just save your tix and keep grinding those phantom sealed. It's good practice and there is very little value in any of the queues right now. When the Gatecrash release happens online they will have premier release events with awesome prize support. Also, valuewise, I would avoid prerelease events online.(waiting a week to play with the new shinies means less cost and better prizes)
Care to support this? Just naming a card doesnt really contribute anything.
Another answer to guildmages/rat that doesn't bite 3/3's but can be used as a trick.
Would you be willing to mail me some lucky jerky?