I was interested in the Mystical Teachings deck (Belette) that took 29th place, but found the main deck was only 58 cards. Does anyone know where I can find the original list to see what the other two cards were? Thank you!
Content aside, it is plagued with grammatical errors and reads like a Youtube comment. Decent editors catch those things and would have brought up the rating scale prior to posting. Placing 'Info:' in each entry seems redundant.
However, I have no issue with your card valuations whatsoever.
I generally associate something rated 5 being better than 1 (ex. 5 star restaurant, olympic scoring etc.) You clearly stated your scale, but general associations are confusing to me personally as I have to look back everytime in confusion as good cards are being given 1s and 2s.
Yeah. I realized that was a mistake pretty early on in the whole read the comments part. Thanks for you support xD. I don't think people like hearing different opinions, only like listening to themselves talk.
I'm definitely adding alot more personal stories this time around. Also going take into consideration play styles beyond my own. Give me some credit guys, it IS my first time >_<.
I have been drafting the 4-3-2-2 with not much success as of late. Trying to get more info to help become a better card evaluator. I do like your article and your thoughts on the cards, but I also agree/disagree with your ratings and think a higher rating system would be better.
Exodus, I have seen you posting in numerous articles and would like to hear more of your thoughts regarding Alara block drafting. Do you write for PureMTGO, or just peruse them like myself?
Thanks to all that take the time out of their day to write and discuss MTGO, much appreciated.
MUC will still use 3 Repulse 1 Echoing Truth unless the m10 brings metagame changes that require something else. The bounce on the Spire Golem in combat is rarely a useful trick, and you can still soak up the damage with him that way. You just don't get to kill the opponents creature (assuming it was a 4/2 or something like that). The bounce is also still very important to get your Spire Golem off the "Battlefield" (that will take some getting used to) when removal is coming his way.
Since I haven't done much testing of Bituminous Blast outside of playing it frequently in drafts/sealed decks, I can't dispute its power level too much. My evaluation of the card is based on more theory than results.
The only question for the MUC player is how high do value, and how many boomerang type cards do you use? Just as soon as you part w/ them some silly opponent will slap a Shield of the Oversoul on his white/green creature.
I don't think the change to MUC is terribly important. That deck will still be great with or without two combat tricks. I agree with Liberato that Blink suffers most from this, but that deck has been on the decline lately anyway.
My heartfelt thanks to WOTC and Heath for running this contest, and major kudos to my fellow competitors. It was a really tough field of innovative and ingenious designs, and everyone in the top 10 can hold their head up high.
You didn't mention in your article, but I think the deck that will suffer the most is not MUC or MBC, but blink decks. Momentary Blink is probably the card that will lose most power. No longer you can stack damage and blink that Mulldrifter, or Blind Hunter, or Chittering Rats, or Trinket Mage, or any other cards we are used to blink to get an obscene advantage by killing an opposing critter, saving our dude and getting something extra. I think that change will affect extended more than classic where decks like Orzhov Blink, Cogs and Stripes and Esper Cogs are major forces. As result, the Steam Machine and fast aggro decks like MGA or Elves! are going to rise in power and popularity.
I was interested in the Mystical Teachings deck (Belette) that took 29th place, but found the main deck was only 58 cards. Does anyone know where I can find the original list to see what the other two cards were? Thank you!
I think your analysis of cascade is correct; Violent Outburst is the best common. Here's an Alara Block deck I'm interested in:
Land:
8 Forest
8 Mountain
4 Firewild Borderpost
1cc:
4 Wild Nacatl
4 Magma Spray
2cc:
4 Jund Hackblade
4 Naya Hushblade
4 Rip-Clan Crasher
4 Dragon Fodder
4 Colossal Might
3cc:
4 Ember Weaver
4 Branching Bolt
4 Violent Outburst
The mana base is a little shaky (with no turn 1: Terramorphic Expanse option in block).
I did that so it correlates with picks. I.e. A good card is a first pick, thus it's a 1. Kinda coujter intuitive, but meh.
Content aside, it is plagued with grammatical errors and reads like a Youtube comment. Decent editors catch those things and would have brought up the rating scale prior to posting. Placing 'Info:' in each entry seems redundant.
However, I have no issue with your card valuations whatsoever.
I generally associate something rated 5 being better than 1 (ex. 5 star restaurant, olympic scoring etc.) You clearly stated your scale, but general associations are confusing to me personally as I have to look back everytime in confusion as good cards are being given 1s and 2s.
I'm not sure if that's directed at me...but what's wrong with playing in FNM exactly...?
err....OK? I think Claytor does a fine job editing. Getting this approved wasn't exactly easy you know.
Yeah. I realized that was a mistake pretty early on in the whole read the comments part. Thanks for you support xD. I don't think people like hearing different opinions, only like listening to themselves talk.
I'm definitely adding alot more personal stories this time around. Also going take into consideration play styles beyond my own. Give me some credit guys, it IS my first time >_<.
I should have it done and submitted tomorrow.
Less new writers, more new editors.
I never get a CHANCE to take colossal might. Me and luck don;t mix well you see. Except in sealed. I do pretty well for myself there xD
I nearly tried to begin
but my submissions were dreck
Hello,
I have been drafting the 4-3-2-2 with not much success as of late. Trying to get more info to help become a better card evaluator. I do like your article and your thoughts on the cards, but I also agree/disagree with your ratings and think a higher rating system would be better.
Exodus, I have seen you posting in numerous articles and would like to hear more of your thoughts regarding Alara block drafting. Do you write for PureMTGO, or just peruse them like myself?
Thanks to all that take the time out of their day to write and discuss MTGO, much appreciated.
MUC will still use 3 Repulse 1 Echoing Truth unless the m10 brings metagame changes that require something else. The bounce on the Spire Golem in combat is rarely a useful trick, and you can still soak up the damage with him that way. You just don't get to kill the opponents creature (assuming it was a 4/2 or something like that). The bounce is also still very important to get your Spire Golem off the "Battlefield" (that will take some getting used to) when removal is coming his way.
I knew I wouldn't win
because i never entered a deck
Go AJ!!!
Congratz AJ!
Since I haven't done much testing of Bituminous Blast outside of playing it frequently in drafts/sealed decks, I can't dispute its power level too much. My evaluation of the card is based on more theory than results.
The only question for the MUC player is how high do value, and how many boomerang type cards do you use? Just as soon as you part w/ them some silly opponent will slap a Shield of the Oversoul on his white/green creature.
Congratulations AJ!
Glad to see we didn't have any double 10 judge picks this time ;)
I don't think the change to MUC is terribly important. That deck will still be great with or without two combat tricks. I agree with Liberato that Blink suffers most from this, but that deck has been on the decline lately anyway.
Congratulations AJ!
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My heartfelt thanks to WOTC and Heath for running this contest, and major kudos to my fellow competitors. It was a really tough field of innovative and ingenious designs, and everyone in the top 10 can hold their head up high.
In other words, :D!
You didn't mention in your article, but I think the deck that will suffer the most is not MUC or MBC, but blink decks. Momentary Blink is probably the card that will lose most power. No longer you can stack damage and blink that Mulldrifter, or Blind Hunter, or Chittering Rats, or Trinket Mage, or any other cards we are used to blink to get an obscene advantage by killing an opposing critter, saving our dude and getting something extra. I think that change will affect extended more than classic where decks like Orzhov Blink, Cogs and Stripes and Esper Cogs are major forces. As result, the Steam Machine and fast aggro decks like MGA or Elves! are going to rise in power and popularity.
Love the beard!
Congrats AJ! Well done!