I would say there's nothing you could do...other than just be extra cautious all the time. I don't run into many decks that run moon effects mainboard.
I have been blind-sighted in G1 before but when I know I am playing against it just grab the basic lands right away.
I would -1 mountain and add another basic. Make sure you get your green and white mana correct as a slayer stronghold can be used as a mountain against the moon.
I have to agree that it SUCKS to not be able to play anything.
This is about testing...I don't want to wait another month for M13. I say push back the deadline to Sunday the 8th at like noon. That gives us one more day..and hopefully enough time for you to set up the matchups and get some games going since Sunday is a very eaasy day for people to play.
I do like the idea of swiss style especially since I have gone out in the first round each time! But in all seriousness isn't the point of this to get people to playtest modern? The more games the better imo.
I think #3 should be used as a test run to see if we as a community will invest the time in order to properly complete the tournament in a timely manner.
Here's hoping we get the patch in time. That being said, if there are some bugs to work out then I would be wary of using it...I just need that new red draw/ditch spell!
GSZ is an extremely powerful card and anyone who doesn't realize that the power level is literally at the top tier just hasn't played with it.
I loved playing with it and still want to. However, there is just no way modern can handle it right now. The swing would be too great unless another crazy powerful card came off.
I hope eventually it can come back restricted or something.
Lantern I think most list go with 3 or 4 Spell pierce to start. From there, I think mana leak is more popular in bant list than remand....Tiago hasnt really found its home in bant yet. Just is just so much power in g/w/u that ppl are still figuring it out.
Obv we have the Worship builds..and then the aura builds...a control bant shell could def have snap and remand etc.
Actually no...but then again this is not a standard forum. I am ok with ponder being banned but I think power level wise Preordain is exactly what it should be.
Preordain seems like its at the correct power level for a single blue mana. Serum visions just is not powerful enough to help get control decks get going.
And Jitte would be the most powerful card in the modern card pool.
I have been blind-sighted in G1 before but when I know I am playing against it just grab the basic lands right away.
I would -1 mountain and add another basic. Make sure you get your green and white mana correct as a slayer stronghold can be used as a mountain against the moon.
I have to agree that it SUCKS to not be able to play anything.
Ftr I am ok w/o M13 but my preference would be to have it if we have the actual plugin available.
If I have a supreme board position then I am holding onto my Bloodbraid. But to me most of the time she has just been bat**** awesome.
4 Lightning Helix
4 Path to Exile
2 Snow-Covered Forest
1 Stomping Ground
4 Arid Mesa
1 Snow-Covered Plains
1 Snow-Covered Mountain
2 Ghost Quarter
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Kessig Wolf Run
2 Razorverge Thicket
1 Eiganjo Castle
1 Steam Vents
1 Hallowed Fountain
4 Misty Rainforest
4 Noble Hierarch
4 Bloodbraid Elf
4 Knight of the Reliquary
2 Silverblade Paladin
2 Qasali Pridemage
2 Birds of Paradise
3 Geist of Saint Traft
2 Huntmaster of the Fells
I have obviously gone with big zoo avoiding Lynx,GG,etc for a stronger mid-late game. I come from bant and I think you can tell by my build.
I do play the full 12 instants and its one reason why I wanted to switch from Bant. Helix is amazing.
bloodbraid elf into Geist can be backbreaking. I have really liked flipping a Paladin and attacking with a 4/3 doublestrike.
I think I am going to use something like this list in your next IQ Lantern.
I do like the idea of swiss style especially since I have gone out in the first round each time! But in all seriousness isn't the point of this to get people to playtest modern? The more games the better imo.
I think #3 should be used as a test run to see if we as a community will invest the time in order to properly complete the tournament in a timely manner.
Here's hoping we get the patch in time. That being said, if there are some bugs to work out then I would be wary of using it...I just need that new red draw/ditch spell!
I loved playing with it and still want to. However, there is just no way modern can handle it right now. The swing would be too great unless another crazy powerful card came off.
I hope eventually it can come back restricted or something.
Obv we have the Worship builds..and then the aura builds...a control bant shell could def have snap and remand etc.
Actually no...but then again this is not a standard forum. I am ok with ponder being banned but I think power level wise Preordain is exactly what it should be.
Lantern great job buddy!