Pretty much every pro tour player is going to disagree with your definition of what combo is. If you're going to say that only infinite combos are combos, you need to back that opinion up with something credible. Just because you say so doesn't automatically make it so. Didn't really get much out of this article anyway, since basically it's copy/paste well-known netdecks I could find pretty much anywhere.
The text means Niv-Mizzet Turn 90 degrees = 1 if you tap Niv-mizzet and look at it you can see what Im talking about....
Anyway Im not sure if I agree with the comment "A combo deck in its purest form has to include to word infinite in it." Heartbeat of spring is a combo deck but it didn't use an infinite combo... a combo is just a synergy if you will between cards..
Guess I'm going to have to do this at the begining of every article... you can find games in the online room PDC, getting there by typing "/join pdc" in any non0game chat box. Events can be found o nthe MTGO Boards under the player run event section.
You're right, Dude, I should give a brief description of what PDC is at the start of each article. A further description is found in my first article for this site, but it essentially online all common competitive gaming (for Magic the Gathering Online). I also love criticism of this type, Dude, but please go through the time and effort to leave your name, so I can at least give you credit for what you've done to improve my writing i nthe future.
Some good thoughts, but I agree that the terminology needs to be spelled out for those of us that may only be passive enthusiasts. Otherwise, though, well done.
The first article I read on this site, and the author managed to go the entire article without clearing up what PDC is. He states clearly that it is based online, but I can only guess from the content that it is some sort of pauper format.
Lots of writers seem to do this - assume anyone who reads their article is already well versed in the topic. Bad form, dude.
I really enjoyed your artical. I think it covers many different uses from different angles.The sections where you explained the games is amazing. You are keeping it real. Thanks again for the great read!
You mention "Tom" in this article without ever introducing him. Maybe you introduced him in a previous article, I don't remember, but not everyone will have read all your previous articles.
Speaking of Tom, though, I agree with him about Wistful Thinking. It's worse than Mind Rot, and nobody plays Mind Rot (though I admit I ran Unburden in my latest MBC build). And even if milling were a viable strategy, which experience suggests it isn't, WT only mills two cards. As for targeting yourself -- if you frequently find yourself holding three or four cards that you'd be willing to cash in for one or two new ones, there might be something wrong with your deck.
Regarding Essence Warden: interesting idea to use it against Goblinstorm; I hadn't thought of that. Though if it becomes widespread, I doubt Goblinstorm will have much trouble adding a little burn for it.
Nice article man. You sure are right bout pauper falling out when new expansions release, but I don't think it will be too bad with PLC. It definitely has some nice commons to abuse.
Awesome dude! I agree the current ext -2hg metagame is countersupport+counter in all the serious matchs. I think that pure beatdown overwhelms the counter and can totally take advantage of it. as far as 2hg PRE Tournaments are concerned, theres alot of tix a guy can win if they pay attention to this article.
The deck was just meant to give some tips for playing the decks and to show how different they each can be really.. I would have likes to see more detail on each deck though. Good Job nonetheless Runeliger
Well, all these decks are really just copy/paste generic tournament aggro decks. It would have been nice to see something new, and playing the decks is really self-explanatory. Didn't get much out of this article, I'm afraid, sorry.
Pete always comes through with great articles. They are always fun to read and as the other people said they are very realistic for the average player with a budget.
I debated on posting this article but wanted to give it a chance to see what everyone else thought. It def. needs a lot of work.
Pretty much every pro tour player is going to disagree with your definition of what combo is. If you're going to say that only infinite combos are combos, you need to back that opinion up with something credible. Just because you say so doesn't automatically make it so. Didn't really get much out of this article anyway, since basically it's copy/paste well-known netdecks I could find pretty much anywhere.
The text means Niv-Mizzet Turn 90 degrees = 1 if you tap Niv-mizzet and look at it you can see what Im talking about....
Anyway Im not sure if I agree with the comment "A combo deck in its purest form has to include to word infinite in it." Heartbeat of spring is a combo deck but it didn't use an infinite combo... a combo is just a synergy if you will between cards..
I must agree that you need to at least give a link or something that tells what PDC is and how to join since it's not known to everyone.
You could just have a little sidebar in each article (see Building on a Budget) that explains what PDC is and where/how to play.
Guess I'm going to have to do this at the begining of every article... you can find games in the online room PDC, getting there by typing "/join pdc" in any non0game chat box. Events can be found o nthe MTGO Boards under the player run event section.
You mention you play in events and that there is an online format but don't say how we can find out more and play. Where do i go to play?
You're right, Dude, I should give a brief description of what PDC is at the start of each article. A further description is found in my first article for this site, but it essentially online all common competitive gaming (for Magic the Gathering Online). I also love criticism of this type, Dude, but please go through the time and effort to leave your name, so I can at least give you credit for what you've done to improve my writing i nthe future.
Some good thoughts, but I agree that the terminology needs to be spelled out for those of us that may only be passive enthusiasts. Otherwise, though, well done.
wow looks like the RSS Feeder updated right when we were testing the new push feature heath... lol.
The first article I read on this site, and the author managed to go the entire article without clearing up what PDC is. He states clearly that it is based online, but I can only guess from the content that it is some sort of pauper format.
Lots of writers seem to do this - assume anyone who reads their article is already well versed in the topic. Bad form, dude.
I blame mitch for this mistake
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Heh if it comes from you Heath....then I gotta give it a 5 LOL
This is teh_best article ever!!!!11eleventyone!1!1!!!
I really enjoyed your artical. I think it covers many different uses from different angles.The sections where you explained the games is amazing. You are keeping it real. Thanks again for the great read!
Tom is better known in PDC as GloinOin. And after playing with Wistful Thinking, I still think it has potential... just hidden potential.
You mention "Tom" in this article without ever introducing him. Maybe you introduced him in a previous article, I don't remember, but not everyone will have read all your previous articles.
Speaking of Tom, though, I agree with him about Wistful Thinking. It's worse than Mind Rot, and nobody plays Mind Rot (though I admit I ran Unburden in my latest MBC build). And even if milling were a viable strategy, which experience suggests it isn't, WT only mills two cards. As for targeting yourself -- if you frequently find yourself holding three or four cards that you'd be willing to cash in for one or two new ones, there might be something wrong with your deck.
Regarding Essence Warden: interesting idea to use it against Goblinstorm; I hadn't thought of that. Though if it becomes widespread, I doubt Goblinstorm will have much trouble adding a little burn for it.
Nice article man. You sure are right bout pauper falling out when new expansions release, but I don't think it will be too bad with PLC. It definitely has some nice commons to abuse.
Great Article Man, I really enjoyed it, although I planned on getting 4x of every PLC common anyway... this was very informative.
Awesome dude! I agree the current ext -2hg metagame is countersupport+counter in all the serious matchs. I think that pure beatdown overwhelms the counter and can totally take advantage of it. as far as 2hg PRE Tournaments are concerned, theres alot of tix a guy can win if they pay attention to this article.
thanks for the feedback thus far. Like Dreadger_Ex said, those generic aggro decks are just examples of decks that have been used.
The deck was just meant to give some tips for playing the decks and to show how different they each can be really.. I would have likes to see more detail on each deck though. Good Job nonetheless Runeliger
Well, all these decks are really just copy/paste generic tournament aggro decks. It would have been nice to see something new, and playing the decks is really self-explanatory. Didn't get much out of this article, I'm afraid, sorry.
Pete always comes through with great articles. They are always fun to read and as the other people said they are very realistic for the average player with a budget.