Dies to Removal

Helios

Ah ok. See, I would normally contract Lauphiette Kincey to LK; but for some reason unbeknownst to me, I run with LP.

Let's just call him BA. Who needs reasons. Besides, he'd probably appreciate it.

Helios

I wish we didn't have such different metas, because in my meta I'm pretty sure the best thing to do is play a very removal (i.e. burn) heavy build. It sacrifices your control match-up in order to just make the aggro match-up super easy. For me, MD Reckoner is probably a good decision. That's totally...

Helios

Why do you call him LP? I do as well, and I am not sure why myself. It's his username. Easier on the fingers than Lauphiette. If I even spelled that right. Same reason I call you Z instead of James. I'm often at work when posting, so the faster I can type post and get back to work, the better. And ...

Helios

I spent my entire weekend playing it, so yea

Fair point though, that was poorly worded.

Helios

Hey LP, have you and Z given up on AIR (all-in red)?

Helios

Clan IT guys are lorddax and Helios iirc - shoot them a PM and I'm sure they'd be happy to help out.

This man speaks the truth. I'd be happy to help.

Helios

That's super awesome. Thanks again for providing FoS with a new home, guys!

Helios

It's a bad time to buy...because the prices are going down? Like LP said, when Dragon's Maze gets opened, the prices will take a dip for a short period of time. This week is bad, in like 4-5 weeks will be good. Shocklands will be needed until next September, so they are a good investment. I could s...

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@Kaze: If you want the ability to build any given color deck at any given time, the best thing to do is buy new lands as soon as they come out. If you'll notice, the prices for every dual land in recent years have risen over time rather than falling (With the exception of the core lands, which were ...

Helios

I totally would have traded you my Goblin Guides, I have a full set from GP Orlando. :

It's cool, I only wanted 1. I also have like 0 stuff for trade, dumped my entire collection last week. Thanks though

Helios

Mein Gott.

It's majestic.

And...triple-pronged?

(Love the Dune reference)

Helios

I just ordered a GP Goblin Guide, a Judge Foil Lavamancer, and a foil Figure of Destiny. Makes me happy :) Not as happy as the people receiving the FTV Nicol Bolas and Japanese foil Sarkhan the Mad better be. /goesoverboardonbirthdaypresentsandslashtags *obligatory redthirst's dick is awesome comment*

Helios

And now I feel like an idiot for writing out an incorrect pronunciation of Kaze's name, because I apparently have never actually read it.

Glad you're feeling better LP!

Helios

I still vote point: Kaze.

You can shorten it to Gway, but only after putting the work in to figuring out how to pronounce it. It's like the word Myrddin: easy to pronounce, but it looks gross.

@The Artist Now Known as Gway: That makes sense.

Helios

Kah-zeh-key-mah-ru.

"Ru" is really hard to describe, because it isn't "roo." It's like how people pronounce "poo." No one draws out the o's.

Kaze's, hands down. I couldn't pronounce yours until you made it phonetic

Helios

On guitar rigs: I have a custom build semi-hollow Tele, a cable, and a Peavey transtube amp. My acoustic is an '86 Alvarez thinline. Also own a guitar I restored myself (only don't play it because the ground keeps coming off), an Ibanez with a two-piece mahogany body, a Fender mexican standard Tele,...

Helios

Looks like we just got us a nice burn spell.

Helios

Hounds of Griselbrand is super duper good against them, maybe we could put them and some lands in the side? Theoretically Boros Charm should handle some of the removal, but 3 cards just isn't enough imo. Hounds and Pyreheart both seem good, Hounds probably being the better option if we side in the l...

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Mornin folks.

@Val: All-in has a tough UWR match-up. I think that decks with access to the mana for Hounds have a better game there, because he really just wrecks them. It is possible that we could SB lands and hound though, I'll bring that up in the thread.

Helios

Sorry to hear that Val

Helios

Some redheads are great, but generally I would disagree.

I guess I should rephrase...red hair > other hair colors (in most cases).

Apparently Black won the YMTC color contest. So now we have a black enchantment...yaaayyyy.....at least maybe we can make 7BBB Omnipotence. /wantedaredcard.

Helios

Hey guys! Just finished my report from today's standard event, went 3-2, tie-break into top 8, and then sweep into the finals to split (lucky for him) with a red player that had VD. Due to his tons of MD removal, it was actually a good matchup for him game one, but I wrecked him the post side game w...

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My comments in bold. G2: I actually did some good damage early in the game with a turn one foundry street into a turn two GHC + BTE. I had more guys in my hand but I didn’t want to overextend into wrath, get him down to like 3 and he stabilizes and I draw like 3 lands in a row and lose to resto ange...

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Here's another quick write-up before I go back through these posts and add more detail. Summary: Went to a Saturday Noon Magic, split for first out of over 20 guys. Went 3-2, cut to top 8, and then proceeded to be matched up against my two losses in the quarter and semi finals...this time I beat 'em...

Helios

Sorry Dane, the Fires of Salvation are always burning. Can't stop the fire.

I'm off to play in a Saturday FNM.

Helios

Went 3-2 at FNM to take 7th out of 17~18 guys. Was very content with how the deck performed. I'll post a full write-up after tomorrow, when I'm attending another noon "FNM" style event. Quick run-down: R1: GB Fight Bears G1- This game was moderately close, he played Dreg Mangler, Strangler...

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@Z: As long as we see enough, that is acceptable. Enjoy! @Dane: /yourehilarious Just got back from FNM, went 3-2 out of like 18 guys and ended up with 7th. I played All-In Red with a white splash for Charm, and I was very very happy with how the deck performed, and will be writing up a tournament re...

Helios

well in a fit of irony I didn't actually have time to change the deck before FNM and I'm having to drive myself so it looks like I'll be splashing white

Helios

good luck Christen. I'm off to fnm myself! taking all in red

Helios

Yay for Go players! Anyone else here play?

I'm very amateur. I have a strong game on 9x9 boards, decent on 13x13, and it all goes to shit on a full board. I'd love to learn more though, it's hard to balance all the hobbies.

Helios

@AF: I feel the same way, they seem very close. Pyreheart v. Cathar: Fair point. @Alex: If I'm playing a 4 drop, I'm playing Hellrider. And yes, without Stonewright getting Verdicted just sucks. But if you're dipping into white and losing the color consistency, you're kind of bypassing the point of ...

Helios

@Z: YES.

May you have such a good time that you will never remember this weekend

^This.

Helios

@Red: All you have to do is say "made" instead of "had." I don't think that "had" is legitimately wrong, it just isn't commonly used. Sounds good, I just finished getting All-In Red together.

@Kaze: You're welcome.

Helios

Congrats on winning, at least. What deck were you running?

Helios

Redthirst's dick could feed a nation.

Helios

No fair, you brought the long sword...

I can't help it my sword is so long. Problem?

Helios

Yeah, for the last year, management has been thinning the ranks on Fridays. I'm fairly safe because I'm a mid-level grunt. It would cost more to fire me and train my replacement for 2 years. Still, I hate the feeling of the sword hanging over my head. That's never a good feeling. Feels good to hold...

Helios

Sup dudes! It's Friday, which means everyone at the office is scared about who will get laid off next. Delightful

Day 55 of the challenge, almost to 60 like a gorram boss.

NICE. So many days.

Is that a regular Friday concern? Hope your job is safe man.

Helios

Mornin, redbros! Current plan is to depart for FNM in roughly ~4 hours, playing the updated All-In list I posted (read the changes, I'm not doing the white splash that is in the decklist). This all hinges on me finding a set of Cacklers, which have all somehow disappeared. @Kaze: I swear, we're soul...

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@Kaze: I swear, we're soulmates. I too play blues guitar and love tea. Will you have my children? I'm sure your fiancee would be ok with it. She can have your babies, you can have mine, and everybody's smiling. @Christen: Play 19 lands, it'll make your life happier :) Other than that, looks good, ba...

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