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I'm scurred of this as a general...

If you can't tuck a general, I feel bad for you son. I got 99 problems but indestructible ain't one.

I've been "minorly" absent because I've been in the process of moving and re-learning how to do basically everything again. Salutations from Kobe, Japan! I think I've finally got a handle on everything over here. Today was my first day off (from training) and tomorrow I go in for my first real day of work. I've mostly been busy figuring out where to buy things for the apartment, shopping, and generally just figuring out my neighborhood and how to get from point A to point B. It's been quite stressful, but I've survived.

I bought a box of Zendikar while I was visiting Tokyo. As a result I have a Japanese Iona, 4/5 fetches, Lotus Cobra, and a bunch of other stuff. Dem full art lands. <3

I just hope all the cards I ordered for my Oloro get here before I leave... It shouldn't be a problem, but I ordered a Tombstone Stairwell that still hasn't arrived, and I leave next Friday (20th) so...


I'm actually wondering how I'll be able to order cards once I get there. I found out I'll be living in Kobe, so I shouldn't be too far from somewhere that sells cards. Maybe I'll be able to find somewhere that sells Japanese singles.

Well, after a fair amount of testing, here's what the deck looks like on paper.

I wasn't sure about Hunted Phantasm at first, but in testing it has proved hilarious. I think it still needs some work, probably losing Empty the Catacombs, and maybe finding room for Dimir House Guard or Brago or some more ETB effects. It's definitely got the core of the deck together, though, and it works pretty well. I'm happy.

Well, after some major reworking of my Oloro deck and a little tinkering with searches on Gatherer, I've found the heart of the deck.

Pain:
Suture Priest, Blood Seeker, Poisonbelly Ogre, Massacre Wurm

Suffering:
Dovescape, Infernal Genesis, Alliance of Arms, Genesis Chamber, Plague of Vermin

It's beautiful.

I can't say I've ever tried any EDH variants, given that EDH started out as a variant format itself.


I'm really struggling to put together my Oloro deck. I can't decide which direction out of several possible I want the deck to go in.

Options so far:

1. Taxing effects: Liability, Patron of the Nezumi, Poisonbelly Ogre

2. Drain effects: Scholar of Athreos, Subversion, Blind Obedience

3. Pillow fort: Propaganda, Circle of Despair, Silent Arbiter, Righteous Aura

4. ETB triggers: Auriok Champion, Living Death, Twilight's Call, Genesis Chamber

5. Finishers: Kokusho, The Evening Star, Death to the Debtless, Exsanguinate

Here's my current list.

Any ideas? It just seems split over trying to do too many things at the moment, and in testing Iv'e discovered I need to add in some board wipes pretty badly.

We actually have gotten an official response on this issue:

http://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/26mz8x/wanted_help_finding_missing_conspiracy_spoilers/

"Gonna step in real quick before you guys get excited. No fun guessing games or cloak-and-dagger this time around -- we're just rescheduling a bit."

Coucil's Judgement has the potential to be absolutely hilarious in certain situations in large multiplayer games. Depending on the order of voting, in an eight player game you could potentially exile 7 of some poor dude's things, while he only gets one of whatever. Or everyone could pick something different and random. There are so many possibilities.

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You can't pay costs with negative life.

Hi.

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What is your favourite colour to use in decks?
What archetype (aggro, combo, or control) do you find yourself using pay often?
Who is your favourite planeswalker? Why?

1. Blue. I love the surprise element, and I love turning my opponent's toys against them. Blue can do things no other color can do, like Bribery, Time Stop, and Reins of Power (which, incidentally, is my favorite card).

2. I am a Johnny, Combo Player through and through. I also have a bit of Vorthos in me... I'll complete my All Hallow's Eve deck eventually.

3. I don't really care for planeswalkers that much (I started playing in '94, if that helps explain a little bit), but if I had to pick one it'd be Nicol Bolas, because Nicol Bolas.


I've been around this site for forever. I used to have a graphics/sig shop a few years ago, and had three trophies for winning the weekly contest 20 times back when trophies were a thing. I am a former member of the Coffeehouse, back when that was a thing. I think I'm currently a member of MTGS-Brigade, but that place is deserted these days, I don't know half the people in there, and nobody there really talks about Magic in the thread. I suppose I should submit my resignation there.

I have been quite a few places and done many things, but mostly I'm an English teacher. I have a BA in English and TESOL certification, and I previously lived in Japan for two years doing just that. I've been home in the states (Ohio, specifically) for a while now BUT... I'm going back! I recently got hired by one of the large chain schools, and my paperwork should be done sometime this month, so I'll be moving back to Japan very soon. It's very exciting for me at the moment. Until I get the paperwork finalized I won't actually know where I'll be teaching in Japan... I really don't care too much as long as it's not Tokyo. I actually kinda hope it's Kyoto, because I lived in Kyoto for 6 months, and those were some of the best months of my life thus far. We'll see what happens.

What else... I play almost exclusively EDH any more. My favorite commander is Riku and my favorite non-commander deck is a modified "The Sparkler" Tempest precon based around Reins of Power and Goblin Bombardment. Other hobbies include fantasy & sci-fi literature, and anime (Here's my Hummingbird and MAL, if anyone cares to take a look). I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes, both the original stories and the BBC show. I used to play D&D, and Decipher's Star Wars D6 system back in the day. I'm currently enjoying Game of Thrones and reading The Lies of Locke Lamora.

Specifically, my EDH decks are:

Riku of Two Reflections (This is horribly outdated; I really should fix this list)
Crovax, Ascendant Hero (current)
Patron of the Orochi (current)
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic (This is only approximate. I just ordered the cards and it will probably change.)
Progenitus (It's a mess of 5 color goodstuff and I don't even have a list up)



I feel like I could write a small novel, but that's enough for now, I suppose.

Hey guys. Can I hang out here? I just ordered all the pieces to my Oloro last week and they should be here Monday. I also just recently finished building this Patron of the Orochi and before that this Crovax, Ascendant Hero. I also have a Riku and a Progenitus made up. I just don't currently have anywhere to talk about these things.


I'll introduce myself once I get the OK.

Wow, hey guys. I haven't checked in here in forever. Glad to see the place is still here.

I got hired by Nova, which means I'm going back to Japan in the next month or so. They won't tell me where 'til my visa paperwork is done. I just hope it's not Tokyo. Visiting is fine, but it's much too huge for me to feel comfortable living in (and expensive). On the other hand, I could end up somewhere like Hokkaido too. We'll see what happens. Needless to say I'm excited.

I may stop in and say hi more once I get set up over there. I've been getting back into Magic a little. I'm not so interested in Theros, but I'm really excited about whatever Conspiracy is, and whatever comes after Theros.

Does this have any good uses in formats apart from EDH? Two card infinite combos are always fun, nonetheless.