Hi there. It's been over ten years since the last time I played mtg on a regular basis, and sadly, I forgot quite a few things. Also, I know that some rules have changed and new mechanics were added.
So, I was wondering if anyone would be so kind to give me some insight regarding any of these questions:
Is possible to 'attack' a Planeswalker with a Goblin Fireslinger (or any creature of that sort)?
Let's say that I have a 3/2 creature and my opponent a 2/2 creature. I attack, he blocks. Is possible to assign 3 damage to his creature and then cast -for example- Unsummon on my creature killing his and saving mine?
If my opponent attacks, is possible to cast -for example- Midnight Hunting and assign the tokens as blockers?
I know that any mana abilities from any land can't be stopped, how about those from creatures (such as Bird of Paradise)?
Let say that I tap my Goblin Fireslinger and target my opponent, what happens if my opponent kills it in response? Does he get hit by the Goblin?
What happens if my opponent kills a creature targeted by an Oblivion Ring when it enters the battlefield? Does the ORing stays alive? Should I choose another target?
Sorry for so many questions! (needless to say I'm not expecting an answer every single one).
Thanks so much for reading and sorry for my lousy English.
That's a good question which I've already asked myself. I would try to explain why MTGO isn't my first choice:
Playing online requieres an international credit card, which I don't have. I can borrow one to order some single cards, but not to buy Tickets every now and then
I would like to have a deck to play along with my friends, which doesn't play MTGO
Building a competitive T2 deck on MTGO seems to be much expensive due everyone seems to have access to better decks as opposite the players around here (which are on the same boat as I do)
I really, really miss holding my cards while trying to figure out to block or not, to counter or not, to attack or not, etc
Other than that, I would love to play MTGO: seems the ONLY chance I got to play limited.
Sorry, I have a hard time trying to explain myself in English
That should give me a decent entry level deck without expending that much (buying those six cards in the states cost me about the same that buying 2 copies of Hero of the Bladehold here).
IF the cards arrives (our customs agency has the habit of 'loosing' things) I will order more cards next month.
Once again, thank you so much for helping me with this
I've one quick question (of course, if I am allowed to ask): where can I shop online shop for single mtg cards?
I did some maths and, other than buying the event decks, is cheaper to order to the states than buying on my own country (shipment included). Yes, as sad as it gets :/
Thanks again guys. I really appreciate your feedback. I know that for you it may sound weird that buying a few cards could be that expensive, but sadly I didn't choose where to born
I think for now I will follow shinbatsu advice and skip buying two more Champion of the Parrish. I will build the deck around two combined event decks and a few cheap commons / uncommons (I can buy those two guys later if needed) This should give me the best bang for the buck (at least around here).
TobyornotToby buying two event decks cost me the very same amount that buying the following:
As you can see, buying the two event decks is a no brainer for me (sadly, the other event deck isn't that good). Trust me, I would love to play with some U/W humans or something like that. Truth is that for the time being, I cannot.
Thanks guys for all your replies! Most appreciated.
Warmaster Rajuk, I included 4 Mirran Crusaders on the deck because I'm planning to buy two copies of Hold the Line (the white event deck from Innistrad), and each one of those comes with 2 Mirran Crusaders each. That is why there is two of them on my deck list.
Of course, if anyone else thinks that buying two event deck is a bad move, I would appreciate any suggestions! I went this route because given the local prices, I believe that there is no cheaper and -almost- competitive alternative.
shinbatsu, I live in Argentina. I earn a decent living but I have to pay the rent, the bills and of course, the food... that is why playing MTG is expensive to me. For instance, buying two event decks, sleeves for the main and sideboard, shipping and the few extra cards (Champion of Parrish being the most expensive one) cost me around ~20% of my monthly income. A single Hero of the Bladehold cost me around 5% of my salary... as you can see, adding four of those turns out being way too much for my budget.
What would trade off for the ORing?
Neuroticneurok, do you suggest taking off the Doomed Travelers? What should I place instead of those?
Hi there. It's been a long, long time since last I played mtg, trying to start all over again.
With no cards at all, after doing some research, I'm starting to think that my best bet is to buy two white Innistrad event decks and build some ww to start with.
I know that some of you may think that buying single cards is always a better deal but where I live that is not the case (for instance, here buying all the rares alone from a single white event deck, cost more than the deck itself).
So without further ado here is what I put together (using two event decks and a few cheap cards, plus 2 Champion of Parrish):
Of course I would love to include other cards, but this deck alone would cost me about 1/3 of my monthly income (yes, mtg is that expensive over here).
Without playtesting yet, I feel like I have way too many 1 mana drops. I also would like to add Rebuke but I don't find room for it.
What do you guys think about it? What should I remove / replace / add?
Thanks so much for reading this and sorry for my lousy English.
I'm on the same boat as holyschmoly: used to play mtg about 10 years ago then quit. Back in the days I used to play a lot of control and aggro decks.
Currently I have zero cards to start with so I was thinking on buying a pair of Innistrad white event deck a few single cards and start from there. Is this advisable? Is there any other alternative, like a cheat and yet fairly competitive deck?
Keep in mind that I do not live in the USA, and as matter of fact, mtg is a REALLY expensive game over here. Just to give you an idea a single event deck cost about U$S 45 (I earn about U$S 650 a month and I have to pay the rent, bills and so on, so...)
Let's say that my opponent has Geist of Saint Traft on the battlefield and I cast Tribute to Hunger. He responses activating his Moorland Haunt to make a spirit token to sacrifice to Tribute to Hunger.
Now, my question is: can I Doom Blade (or whatever) the token before he sacrifices it to Tribute to Hunger? Why?
Many thanks and sorry for my English.
Very clear and useful answers
So, I was wondering if anyone would be so kind to give me some insight regarding any of these questions:
- Is possible to 'attack' a Planeswalker with a Goblin Fireslinger (or any creature of that sort)?
- Let's say that I have a 3/2 creature and my opponent a 2/2 creature. I attack, he blocks. Is possible to assign 3 damage to his creature and then cast -for example- Unsummon on my creature killing his and saving mine?
- If my opponent attacks, is possible to cast -for example- Midnight Hunting and assign the tokens as blockers?
- I know that any mana abilities from any land can't be stopped, how about those from creatures (such as Bird of Paradise)?
- Let say that I tap my Goblin Fireslinger and target my opponent, what happens if my opponent kills it in response? Does he get hit by the Goblin?
- What happens if my opponent kills a creature targeted by an Oblivion Ring when it enters the battlefield? Does the ORing stays alive? Should I choose another target?
Sorry for so many questions! (needless to say I'm not expecting an answer every single one).Thanks so much for reading and sorry for my lousy English.
- Playing online requieres an international credit card, which I don't have. I can borrow one to order some single cards, but not to buy Tickets every now and then
- I would like to have a deck to play along with my friends, which doesn't play MTGO
- Building a competitive T2 deck on MTGO seems to be much expensive due everyone seems to have access to better decks as opposite the players around here (which are on the same boat as I do)
- I really, really miss holding my cards while trying to figure out to block or not, to counter or not, to attack or not, etc
Other than that, I would love to play MTGO: seems the ONLY chance I got to play limited.Sorry, I have a hard time trying to explain myself in English
I will do the following experiment: I will combine two white event decks and order 2 Champion of Parrish and 4 Hero of Bladehold (promo).
That should give me a decent entry level deck without expending that much (buying those six cards in the states cost me about the same that buying 2 copies of Hero of the Bladehold here).
IF the cards arrives (our customs agency has the habit of 'loosing' things) I will order more cards next month.
Again, thank you all for your advice!
I've one quick question (of course, if I am allowed to ask): where can I shop online shop for single mtg cards?
I did some maths and, other than buying the event decks, is cheaper to order to the states than buying on my own country (shipment included). Yes, as sad as it gets :/
I think for now I will follow shinbatsu advice and skip buying two more Champion of the Parrish. I will build the deck around two combined event decks and a few cheap commons / uncommons (I can buy those two guys later if needed) This should give me the best bang for the buck (at least around here).
TobyornotToby buying two event decks cost me the very same amount that buying the following:
2 Champion of the Parish
4 Mirran Crusader
4 Honor of the Pure
As you can see, buying the two event decks is a no brainer for me (sadly, the other event deck isn't that good). Trust me, I would love to play with some U/W humans or something like that. Truth is that for the time being, I cannot.
PS: Again, sorry for my English.
Warmaster Rajuk, I included 4 Mirran Crusaders on the deck because I'm planning to buy two copies of Hold the Line (the white event deck from Innistrad), and each one of those comes with 2 Mirran Crusaders each. That is why there is two of them on my deck list.
Of course, if anyone else thinks that buying two event deck is a bad move, I would appreciate any suggestions! I went this route because given the local prices, I believe that there is no cheaper and -almost- competitive alternative.
What would trade off for the ORing?
Neuroticneurok, do you suggest taking off the Doomed Travelers? What should I place instead of those?
Thanks!
With no cards at all, after doing some research, I'm starting to think that my best bet is to buy two white Innistrad event decks and build some ww to start with.
I know that some of you may think that buying single cards is always a better deal but where I live that is not the case (for instance, here buying all the rares alone from a single white event deck, cost more than the deck itself).
So without further ado here is what I put together (using two event decks and a few cheap cards, plus 2 Champion of Parrish):
2 Leonin Relic-Warder
4 Champion of the Parish
4 Doomed Traveler
2 Elite Inquisitor
4 Elite Vanguard
4 Fiend Hunter
3 Gideon's Lawkeeper
4 Mirran Crusader
4 Honor of the Pure
3 Oblivion Ring
3 Celestial Purge
2 Leonin Relic-Warder
2 Nevermore
2 Revoke Existence
1 Divine Offering
1 Gideon's Lawkeeper
3 Midnight Haunting
1 Oblivion Ring
Of course I would love to include other cards, but this deck alone would cost me about 1/3 of my monthly income (yes, mtg is that expensive over here).
Without playtesting yet, I feel like I have way too many 1 mana drops. I also would like to add Rebuke but I don't find room for it.
What do you guys think about it? What should I remove / replace / add?
Thanks so much for reading this and sorry for my lousy English.
I'm on the same boat as holyschmoly: used to play mtg about 10 years ago then quit. Back in the days I used to play a lot of control and aggro decks.
Currently I have zero cards to start with so I was thinking on buying a pair of Innistrad white event deck a few single cards and start from there. Is this advisable? Is there any other alternative, like a cheat and yet fairly competitive deck?
Keep in mind that I do not live in the USA, and as matter of fact, mtg is a REALLY expensive game over here. Just to give you an idea a single event deck cost about U$S 45 (I earn about U$S 650 a month and I have to pay the rent, bills and so on, so...)
Many thanks and sorry for my lousy English!