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Current Members:
Rocker05, High Mage of Unpredictability, Leader of [The Izzet] Skitsojd, Acolyte of Unpredictability Bardu, Apprentice of Unpredictability Ravus, High Mage of Arcane Babblings Teferi's Spatula, Acolyte of Arcane Babblings Blazeboy76, Apprentice of Arcane Babblings Wamyc, High Mage of Elemental Synthesis TonyCR, Acolyte of Elemental Synthesis, Representative of [The Izzet] Avatar of Light,High Mage of Lavamancy Niv-Mizzet324, Acolyte of Lavamancy
Tiki_Man, High Mage of Spell Manipulation Everlaster, Acolyte of Spell Manipulation
High mages are veteran Izzet members who've been here a long time and are well respected for their posting habits.
Acolytes are next down the chain. They've been around for a while and serve as a bridge between apprenticeship and High Magery.
Apprentices are newer members who've generally yet to prove themselves.
Each High Mage has at most one Acolyte and one Apprentice. When all current High Mages have an Acolyte and an Apprentice and a new member wshes to join, one Acolyte will be promoted to the position of High Mage, making the Apprentice under them an Acolyte and another Apprentice their Acolyte as well.
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Magic Mage - Amnity is a big word.
Yay, this isn't quite the first post, nor the first reply.
Hey guys and other gals! *MM waves to the Izzet people.*
What's going on?
Life has been a b**** for me, because there's so much going on; that, and random events that I don't want to, but have to, participate in.
I guess the paragraph above answers Mr. Faerie Lord's question.
Nintendo Wii? All my male colleagues are probably going to get them, but I surely won't, for I am more or less 'strapped for cash', and no longer take enjoyment from games, predominantly as a result of studies. And yet I spend time chatting, and "foruming".>.>
Has anyone noticed that the first post is always someone...not in the clan...:mad:
Multiplayer last night... Dragonstorm got wasted; at the last second, so some of the more random people could play, the Powers that Be decided the format would be type-1 multiplayer... I got thrashed (but got to annihilate three players on my way down...YAY!). But before the event started (@ 7:00pm); the four of us that were there early decided to rochester draft while we waited. The picks were ****ing amazing! Sure, I didn't get that sexy Hellkite I've been needing to finish my Dragonstorm, or that Avalanche Rider or Reiterate (why does he need that...?), but amazing nonetheless.
Why is the new thread title shortened...it just doesn't convey that Robert Frost-esque genius unless it's his direct quote... or maybe that's just my personal prejudice...:p
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one stretched out and victim to a chokehold of the other,
both with big stupid grins spreading across their faces.]
Now on to the first order of Business. Who shall be our represenative? It has to be someone who is on regularly, knowledgable, well-liked, and can convey the Izzet view to the council.
I am of the type who regularly engages in cookies and the eating thereof.
And as I am online regularly, I may be able to be a rep. If I am a bit to young in the clan, it's cool.
Onto magic-related Business:
I have a trademarked "Jarvi Control" deck that I have tooled throughout the years ( it was borne in Onslaught/Mirrodin standard, amongst the devil that was affinity. Birth by fire, you might say.) Naturally, it was U/R ( or perhaps R/U?)and I have been meaning to update it. Well, seeing as we are the izzet, I would ask for assistance. For instance, the Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind and Ophidian Eye Combo has got me all weak between the knees. Two card instant-speed killer combo. The Question is, how doth we break it?
It has to be someone who is on regularly, knowledgable, well-liked, and can convey the Izzet view to the council.
Damn, I'm out...
No, seriously though, how often does the rep need to post in the Clan Rep Thread? I have slightly limited (for a week or two more only) access to the internet.
@Jarvi: Post some decklists. The Niv-Mizzet + Ophidian Eye / Curiosity combo is pretty broken, but not tier-1, because it needs so much mana (Niv)... maybe Seething Songs?
will get to the decklist - since this deckwould be type II/standard, I do not think curiosity is legal.
also, we are coming from a block dedicated to mixing mana efficiently. I am sure there are tons of solutions for us to use. Seething song and that other 1-for-3 deal would be nice. Some cantrips would be nice ( small drawers).
I threw in one ophidian eye into my average niv-control deck, just to I can topdeck it for the win once in every 5 games against my brother. Ha ha...he hates me now...
why is life have been a b**** with you magic mage?? are u at work right now?? do you need a cookie ???
Um, well, it's just hectic.:( Work? Oh no, but I do undertake studies at Uni, and so it's always hectic. Nothing much actually. Thanks for asking though.:)
As for a Psyduckcookie, sure thanks!:)
Hope your life gets better. Here's a funny picture.
Thanks Skitsojd for your sentiments.:) Haha, Fry. Thanks again, Skitsojd.:)
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I threw in one ophidian eye into my average niv-control deck, just to I can topdeck it for the win once in every 5 games against my brother. Ha ha...he hates me now...
Hmmm, sounds fun, but instead of top-decking the Ophidian Eye, why not run a tutor, like Mystical Teachings, which can also tutor for your Flash and instant cards?;)
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The Niv-Mizzet + Ophidian Eye / Curiosity combo is pretty broken, but not tier-1, because it needs so much mana (Niv)... maybe Seething Songs?
Niv-Mizzet is too costly to be easily tourney-viable, even with "mana source" spells, like Desperate Rituals, and Seething Songs; well, this is most likely the case.
Also, keeping Niv-Mizzet, and more importantly you alive is a challenge in today's metagame, because of the 4 CMC/aggro creatures and the gamut of destruction spells, among which are Mortify and Putrefy.
Ah, yes, counterspells help out with this issue though!:rolleyes:
Hi everyone! Just checking in on the new thread, which seems to be doing nicely. And yes, Ravus, I have noticed that the first post always seems to be by a non-member. What's one to do?
Congratulations to TonyCR for the promotion to Acolyte of Elemental Synthesis.
Hello. I'm Horseshoe_Hermit, and I'd like to join up.
If asked, I would apprentice under Tiki_Man, the High Mage of Spell Manipulation, because that's how I build decks and that's how I win games.
You want me to join because
(a) I am creative
(b) I like Blue and Red
(c)(i) I'm insane when it comes to my deck designs and playstyle
(c)(ii) I'll try to make any deck work once
(d) I seemingly share your outside Magic interests, such as with the Wii
I also have created more than one design for clan banners, and they are beloved. Give me about a week for yours.
You guys talking about Niv-Mizzet Ophidian makes me want to build the deck. Whether or not I'm in, that's what I'm going to go do now.
Make the right choice. Bye.
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@Bornnover: Hey, we haven't heard from you in a while... this pool looks primarily like Izzet MachineGun, but nevertheless, like Faerie_Lord said; it would get stomped in Extended. What other options do you have to you?
Yay--even more new members!
*Ravus contemplates maniacally again about his imminent High-Magery after being cast down by the recent purging...*
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Upon further examination of you list, Bornnover, I saw that you have Guildmage, Lava Spike, and maybe Desperate Ritual--my short-term memory sucks...
With these you could go for an Izzet Infinite Damage build--not very good for Extended, but fun as ****!
4 Guildmage
4 Desperate Ritual
4 Seething Song
4 Lava Spike
4 Sleight of Hand
4 Remand
4 (counterspells)
4 Telling Time
and the rest I can't remember... this was a build by a schizophrenic friend of mine, back when kamgawa was standard legal! It can pretty easily be twisted for extended, but whether or not it is good...???
You want to try to get the Spike on the stack, with a Ritual spliced on for good measure, then make a copy of the sorcery Spike, which has the ritual's text on it, and use the mana given to you by the resolved copy to copy the original spike again... an infinite number of times! Bwahahaha!
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I agree with ravus is the best choice for the cards you have at the moment, also I'm online 8 hours a week because of my work, maybe I could be the rep, if i'm to new is ok.
@HH: welcome to the clan HH, and because you are new here is a cookie for you
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Hmm, me likey the Niv+eye combo. But how to type-2-ify it...
Here is my extended version with the curiosity, it generally works will, except pithing needle kicks it in the balls.
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Welcome to the Izzet! We are mostly big fans of the U/R Combination, Casting Spells, Being Scientists, Playing Magic, Winning at Magic, randomness, writing stuff and clicking the "Post" Button, etc. In other words, we want YOU to join the Izzet.
How to Join:
Simply give us your reason for wanting to join and the high mage you'd wish to apprentice under (If there is an opening). Otherise, I shall assign you. Post this on our thread.
How to become a friend:
If you wish to be a friend, simply make a post and you will be friendified.
Current Members:
Rocker05, High Mage of Unpredictability, Leader of [The Izzet]
Skitsojd, Acolyte of Unpredictability
Bardu, Apprentice of Unpredictability
Ravus, High Mage of Arcane Babblings
Teferi's Spatula, Acolyte of Arcane Babblings
Blazeboy76, Apprentice of Arcane Babblings
Wamyc, High Mage of Elemental Synthesis
TonyCR, Acolyte of Elemental Synthesis, Representative of [The Izzet]
Avatar of Light,High Mage of Lavamancy
Niv-Mizzet324, Acolyte of Lavamancy
Tiki_Man, High Mage of Spell Manipulation
Everlaster, Acolyte of Spell Manipulation
Acolytes are next down the chain. They've been around for a while and serve as a bridge between apprenticeship and High Magery.
Apprentices are newer members who've generally yet to prove themselves.
Each High Mage has at most one Acolyte and one Apprentice. When all current High Mages have an Acolyte and an Apprentice and a new member wshes to join, one Acolyte will be promoted to the position of High Mage, making the Apprentice under them an Acolyte and another Apprentice their Acolyte as well.
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Nintendo Wii (No love or the XBOX 360 or PS3 huh?)
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Sales Thread
Hey guys and other gals! *MM waves to the Izzet people.*
What's going on?
Life has been a b**** for me, because there's so much going on; that, and random events that I don't want to, but have to, participate in.
I guess the paragraph above answers Mr. Faerie Lord's question.
Nintendo Wii? All my male colleagues are probably going to get them, but I surely won't, for I am more or less 'strapped for cash', and no longer take enjoyment from games, predominantly as a result of studies. And yet I spend time chatting, and "foruming".>.>
In any case, I am truly sad that life has been bad for you. If you require comedy, inquire within.
Has anyone noticed that the first post is always someone...not in the clan...:mad:
Multiplayer last night... Dragonstorm got wasted; at the last second, so some of the more random people could play, the Powers that Be decided the format would be type-1 multiplayer... I got thrashed (but got to annihilate three players on my way down...YAY!). But before the event started (@ 7:00pm); the four of us that were there early decided to rochester draft while we waited. The picks were ****ing amazing! Sure, I didn't get that sexy Hellkite I've been needing to finish my Dragonstorm, or that Avalanche Rider or Reiterate (why does he need that...?), but amazing nonetheless.
Why is the new thread title shortened...it just doesn't convey that Robert Frost-esque genius unless it's his direct quote... or maybe that's just my personal prejudice...:p
Now on to the first order of Business. Who shall be our represenative? It has to be someone who is on regularly, knowledgable, well-liked, and can convey the Izzet view to the council.
Who to choose....
And as I am online regularly, I may be able to be a rep. If I am a bit to young in the clan, it's cool.
Onto magic-related Business:
I have a trademarked "Jarvi Control" deck that I have tooled throughout the years ( it was borne in Onslaught/Mirrodin standard, amongst the devil that was affinity. Birth by fire, you might say.) Naturally, it was U/R ( or perhaps R/U?)and I have been meaning to update it. Well, seeing as we are the izzet, I would ask for assistance. For instance, the Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind and Ophidian Eye Combo has got me all weak between the knees. Two card instant-speed killer combo. The Question is, how doth we break it?
Damn, I'm out...
No, seriously though, how often does the rep need to post in the Clan Rep Thread? I have slightly limited (for a week or two more only) access to the internet.
@Jarvi: Post some decklists. The Niv-Mizzet + Ophidian Eye / Curiosity combo is pretty broken, but not tier-1, because it needs so much mana (Niv)... maybe Seething Songs?
also, we are coming from a block dedicated to mixing mana efficiently. I am sure there are tons of solutions for us to use. Seething song and that other 1-for-3 deal would be nice. Some cantrips would be nice ( small drawers).
Could we create a list of possibilities?
I threw in one ophidian eye into my average niv-control deck, just to I can topdeck it for the win once in every 5 games against my brother. Ha ha...he hates me now...
Um, well, it's just hectic.:( Work? Oh no, but I do undertake studies at Uni, and so it's always hectic. Nothing much actually. Thanks for asking though.:)
As for a Psyduckcookie, sure thanks!:)
Thanks Skitsojd for your sentiments.:) Haha, Fry. Thanks again, Skitsojd.:)
Hmmm, sounds fun, but instead of top-decking the Ophidian Eye, why not run a tutor, like Mystical Teachings, which can also tutor for your Flash and instant cards?;)
Niv-Mizzet is too costly to be easily tourney-viable, even with "mana source" spells, like Desperate Rituals, and Seething Songs; well, this is most likely the case.
Also, keeping Niv-Mizzet, and more importantly you alive is a challenge in today's metagame, because of the 4 CMC/aggro creatures and the gamut of destruction spells, among which are Mortify and Putrefy.
Ah, yes, counterspells help out with this issue though!:rolleyes:
Congratulations to TonyCR for the promotion to Acolyte of Elemental Synthesis.
If asked, I would apprentice under Tiki_Man, the High Mage of Spell Manipulation, because that's how I build decks and that's how I win games.
You want me to join because
(a) I am creative
(b) I like Blue and Red
(c)(i) I'm insane when it comes to my deck designs and playstyle
(c)(ii) I'll try to make any deck work once
(d) I seemingly share your outside Magic interests, such as with the Wii
I also have created more than one design for clan banners, and they are beloved. Give me about a week for yours.
You guys talking about Niv-Mizzet Ophidian makes me want to build the deck. Whether or not I'm in, that's what I'm going to go do now.
Make the right choice. Bye.
Awesome avatar provided by Krashbot @ [Epic Graphics].
@Bornnover: Hey, we haven't heard from you in a while... this pool looks primarily like Izzet MachineGun, but nevertheless, like Faerie_Lord said; it would get stomped in Extended. What other options do you have to you?
Yay--even more new members!
*Ravus contemplates maniacally again about his imminent High-Magery after being cast down by the recent purging...*
With these you could go for an Izzet Infinite Damage build--not very good for Extended, but fun as ****!
4 Guildmage
4 Desperate Ritual
4 Seething Song
4 Lava Spike
4 Sleight of Hand
4 Remand
4 (counterspells)
4 Telling Time
and the rest I can't remember... this was a build by a schizophrenic friend of mine, back when kamgawa was standard legal! It can pretty easily be twisted for extended, but whether or not it is good...???
You want to try to get the Spike on the stack, with a Ritual spliced on for good measure, then make a copy of the sorcery Spike, which has the ritual's text on it, and use the mana given to you by the resolved copy to copy the original spike again... an infinite number of times! Bwahahaha!
@HH: welcome to the clan HH, and because you are new here is a cookie for you
Here is my extended version with the curiosity, it generally works will, except pithing needle kicks it in the balls.
4 polluted delta
1 watery grave
4 bloodstained mire
1 swamp
3 island
4 shivan reef
3 steam vents
1 blood crypt
4 niv-mizzet
4 hapless researcher
4 goryo's vengeance
4 curiosity
4 counterspell
4 mana leak
4 careful study
4 standstill
4 mishra's bauble
3 life//death
Basic idea is to reanimate niv and slap on a curiosity, but i highly doubt we could shift this to type 2.
hmm, doesnt seem too hard to build. Heres my build, but i havnt tested it yet, so i dont kno how it will go....
6 island
6 mountain
4 steam vents
4 shivan reef
creature
4 niv-mizzet, the firemind
2 Other big hitter creature
4 izzet signet
4 obsidian eye
4 mana leak
4 remand
4 cancel
4 complusive research
4 char
4 shock
2 mindmoil
What should the other big hitter creature be? any suggestions?
you have no duals?? pain lands they would be a nice replacement, also the list spediesteban422 put seams nice, it could be fun to play
So I guess you need to change that, rocker.