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DotMatrix posted a message on Modern Grand Prix Weekend 2016 - Bologna, Detroit, and MelbournePlease stand behind the yellow line, your Eldrazi matchup will arrive momentarily.Posted in: Modern -
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LtGlitter posted a message on Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch Modern DiscussionPosted in: Modern ArchivesQuote from purklefluff »Wow. And here I was expecting some commentary on games, rooting for players and talking about new fun decks.
Instead pages and pages of knee-jerk stupid ban-talk?
Guess I'll be taking my leave. Mtgsalvation always seems to suck the joy out of stuff like this; i really don't know why I expect anything else lol.
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ahniwa posted a message on [Primer] MonoU Tron - "The well-oiled machine"Hi everyone!Posted in: Control
I've been playing U Tron for the past couple weeks, starting with the "Protect the Queen" list and now moving over to try some more mainstream approaches. I've really been enjoying the interactions with the deck and getting better at playing it.
I had, in particular, one very interesting mirror match against Darkmoon_Blade that I recapped after and thought I would share. For some lists I don't like the mirror, but this one was pretty fun and very challenging.
Please ignore the one point where I make a horrible choice with my Gifts Ungiven (regardless of the consequences) - or, if you prefer, tell me what cards you would have picked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLGH7aVJw8A
I have some more videos on there with various versions of the list, and may do some streaming in the near future. Keeping in mind that I'm a noob with the deck and the format, really, so it's not pro-level play.
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Lord Seth posted a message on Pro Tour Fate Reforged - Modern DiscussionPosted in: Modern Archives
It's not the Legacy Belcher mirror, so no.Quote from Looooooooo »In the meanwhile the least interactive match of all time on the screen. -
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Celestial_Crusader posted a message on Pro Tour Fate Reforged - Modern DiscussionPosted in: Modern Archives
Unfortunately, this is what we all get when Wizards bans anything that gives consistency.Quote from soebek »**** Lee Shi Tian and his *****ty fistpump. I have never seen a player more underserving of repeatedly making Top 8s. He is literally the luckiest player I have ever watched. That's two Pro Tours in a row he has made Top 8 with running topdecks in the deciding match. -
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lucashungaro posted a message on [Primer] MonoU Tron - "The well-oiled machine"As requested, added a Coverage section to the primer with Estratti's matches from GP Boston. Here they are for reference:Posted in: Control
Samuele Estratti (U Tron) vs Greg Ogreenc (Burn), GP Boston 2014, Round 5 - http://www.twitch.tv/magic/b/551457114?t=2h21m30s
Samuele Estratti (U Tron) vs Denys Miasoutov (Burn), GP Boston 2014, Round 10 - http://www.twitch.tv/magic/b/551745646?t=44m10s
Also, some people asked for his list. Here's the article he wrote about it: http://blog.mtgmadness.com/index.php/mono-blue-tron-for-boston/samuele-estratti -
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Shmanka posted a message on [Featured Thread -] I just personally spoke with Aaron Forsythe, at Pro Tour Portland - Concerning the future of the Modern formatHey guys, just played in my first Pro Tour (finished 9-7 just out of the money if any of you actually cared about me.) and I have some fundamental news about the entire format concerning everything you guys are concerned about. I'll do a point form post here, so please take everything with care when you read it;Posted in: Modern
WARNING; THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION ABOUT THE DISCUSSION I HAVE HAD WITH AARON, I HAVE ALSO BEEN GIVEN CONTACT INFORMATION TO SET UP A FORMAL INTERVIEW IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
1. The pro tour line up for the following year was a decision based on a few factors;
A) The Modern format was stale, they felt that was bad for the format.
B) It didn't display enough innovation.
C) They understand how much negative impact this news has, and are heavily reconsidering the announcement based on the information they now have.
D) They are not dismantling Modern in any sense, nor are they disrespecting it, they did not expect this amount level of feedback.
2. The future of Modern
A) They have a minimum standard to expect a few decks of each archetype (3-4ish) (Combo, Aggro, Aggro-Control, Control)[Giving a total of 12 top tier decks] - They are disappointed they have not met this standard.
B) They want the Pro Tour format for the first of every block release to NOT be Modern.
C) They now understand that as stale as Modern is at some current stages, that people want it on the big stage - they are taking these comments to heart.
3. The Modern BANNED LIST
A) I asked Aaron's opinion on the current banned list, and gave him information about recent polls and we discussed 4 cards specifically;
- Bloodbraid Elf; this card comes up in discussion a lot, and is heavily debated within. I explained to him that most users on this website that argue for it's unbanning feel that it's fault is in the same vein as Wild Nacatl - he nodded as if it was a likely possibility.
- Golgari-Grave Troll; this card also comes up in discussion within, I received a very similar discussion compared to BBE.
- Preordain; An absolute no-no, I was told that tools blue decks have access to overall are strong enough for the format currently compared to most other colors (this hints towards a common sense of both color and archetype balance, and not one prioritizing over the other)
- Sword of the Meek; This card comes up in discussion quite a lot, the problem they fear is that it will shut the door down on Aggro permanently, I countered his argument stating that most users feel it's a combo deck that is more susceptible to massive hate and wins slower than Splinter-Twin. This gives us the notion that this card's unbanning will only happen when Aggro decks reach a supreme level and need to have a specific control deck in the meta to balance itself out.
- Seething Song, Green Sun's Zenith, Jace, the Mindsculptor & Stoneforge Mystic ; they have a grave for themselves concerning Modern. They will be legal in Legacy.
I told him about our community, and some common concerns. I hope the Moderators can use this information to their benefit.
EDIT: Added GSZ, typo (I am currently using the Pro Tour Venue computers I apologize)
UPDATE: August 4th
https://twitter.com/PShmanka/status/496482274368819201
Hey guys! I have some unfortunate news regarding the stream - the video was lost, nor am I able to retrieve the audio. There was a great amount of good discussion between Lantern and I, and some great questions that were asked. I will be doing a short video (hopefully only 30 minutes long) as a recap of last night to get the updates out there, and be editing the original post to follow suit.
UPDATE: August 5th
No response yet from Aaron about a formal interview, restreaming to update with video. Re-editing the original post in accordance to more detail.
Below is a link towards the recap of what was discussed last night;
http://www.twitch.tv/nionradio/b/554819741
Update: August 8th
No email response from AF, will keep you all updated!
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Hunter posted a message on [New Info] Magic panel at San Diego comic-con 2014Magic panel at San Diego comic-con 2014Posted in: The Rumor Mill
Teaser Trailer
here
Khans of Tarkir block
* A unique draft structure: the block is Large/small/Large where the small set is drafted with each large set separately: 1) Khans/Khans/Khans, 2) "Dewey"/Khans/Khans, 3) "Louie"/"Louie"/ "Dewey".
* Khans of Tarkir is a wedge set but it is not a wedge block as the story is about change.
* The block has a time travel element, it is a time travel story
Khans of Tarkir
* Kahns is a bottom up set
* Tarkir is a plane of five warring clans. Each worships one aspect of the (now extinct) dragons...
* The five clans are based around a single color in WUBRG order with one ally and one enemy)
* Each clan has a three-color leader (aka the khans or warlords)
* Kahns killed the dragons.
* Each clan has dragon attributes
* Each clan gets it’s own mechanic plus morph so there are six mechanics
* WBG (centered in white). The Abzan Houses Dragon aspect: Endurance. Symbol: Scale of the Dragon. Khan: Anafenza
* URW (centered in blue). The Jeskai Way Dragon aspect: Cunning. Symbol: Eye of the Dragon. Khan: Narset
* BGU (centered in black). The Sultai Brood Dragon aspect: Ruthlessness. Symbol: Fang of the Dragon. Khan: Sidisi
* RWB (centered in red). The Mardu Horde Dragon aspect: Speed. Symbol: Wings of the Dragon. Khan: Zurgo Helmsmasher. Orcs
* GUR (centered in green). The Temur Frontier Dragon aspect: Savagery. Symbol: Claw of the Dragon. Khan: Surrak Dragonclaw
* Morph possibly isn't the only returning mechanic
* The clan cards will have watermark symbols on them
* Sarkhan Vol is featured, he returns to his home world.
Sarkhan Vol
Sarkhan
The look of morph
Symbols and attributes of the clans
Abzan Houses
Deset plains of the Abzan Houses
Resilient warriors
Armor from dragonscales
Anafenza - The Khan of Abzan -, riding her Ibex chariot
Jeskai Way
Misty mountain lakes of the Jeskai Way
Martial artists, mystics and monks.
The delicate touch of a Jeskai Monk Master taking out an orc.
Narset - The Khan of Jeskai is a master martial artist, sage and scholar.
Sultai Brood
Steaming swamps of the Sultai Brood
The decadent and merciless elite of Tarkir
Rakshasa Cat Demon
Sidisi - The Khan of Sultai
Mardu Horde
The rocky wastes of Tarkir.
Fearsome warriors that live for the heat of battle
Mardus raids
Zurgo, Helmsmasher - The Khan of Mardu
Zurgo, Helmsmasher (bis)
Temur Frontier
The arctic wilderness of Tarkir
Fierce rugged survivors
Surrak Dragonclaw - The Khan of Temur
Surrak Dragonclaw (bis)
Prerelease
* Khans prerelease will have you pick a clan
* Five Clan packs
* Activity where you fight for your clan
* Forty possible prerelease cards. One dated and stamped prerelease card random from a pool of eight for each Clan pack. One of which will be the khan.
From the Vault: Annihilation
* Armageddon (new art)
* Wrath of God (new art)
* Living Dead (art from MTG online)
* Rolling Eathquake
* Cataclysm (new art)
Duel Decks' Anthology
Armageddon
Wrath of God
Rolling Earthquake
Living Death
Cataclysm
* New product, combines the first four Duel Decks (Elves vs. Goblins, Jace vs. Chandra, Divine vs. Demonic & Garruk vs. Liliana) all in new card frames
* Released December 12, 2014
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning
* The two sides represent aspects of the dragon matching the clans Mardu and Jeskai (from Khans of Tarkir).
* Zurgo, Helmsmasher. RWB Orc Warrior
* Arcanis the Omipotent (alternate art)
Packaging and Zurgo
Commander (2014)
* Out November 7th
* 5 monocolor Commander decks (100 cards each)
* 337 different cards
* Each deck contains 15 new cards (with some overlaps; 61 total)
* A cycle of monocolored planeswalkers. These are special ones allowed to be Commanders (for example Teferi, Temporal Archmage)
* A cycle of monocolored legendary creatures that are characters from Magic’s past that never got a card (for example Ghoulcaller Gisa)
Packaging
Teferi and Gisa
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negativeview posted a message on Keep/No-Keep Game (Currently TarmoTwin)I've wanted to make a keep/no-keep game for a while that's basically Hot-or-Not for opening hands. You vote keep or no keep then see what others voted. I've finally thrown together a VERY rough version of it. If the reaction is positive, it will be polished and made into a real product.Posted in: Modern
The deck I'm using: http://www.gracefulstats.com/deck/view/2737
Vote here: http://www.gracefulstats.com/deckgame.php
See all the results (long) here: http://www.gracefulstats.com/deckgameresults.php
Feel free to discuss hands (on the results page they have numbers that uniquely identify them) here and/or give me feedback here. - To post a comment, please login or register a new account.
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A wasteland that doesn't produce mana?
Still too strong for Modern? Would it be playable in any deck? MD or SB material?
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Speaking of blue the 3x Swan song i have in the SB it's maybe the most used spot in game 2-3.
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What a world to live in...
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We won't have any ban until (if ever) we'll have another Modern PT.
wotc wants to make money, they aren't interested in the "health of the format", they only way to get an emergency ban is to not attend the next modern GPs while i expect the exact opposite: tons of new players bringing their freshly opened eldrazi from the sealed pre-release to the modern GP.
I'm seriously pondering on skipping GP Bologna, i'm not sure if i'm ready to face a Ruination Guide in a constructed format.
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30K viewers of decks almost entirely based on the last set.
God they know to sell their product.
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I quit the dream of making money with MODO months ago so not a big deal for me.
They want you, and i will, just play MTGO for the sake of playing a la Hearthstone so my concern are just on the server functionality and coolness. In this regard having a 2-mans queue that set in stone a 60% win rate in order to go infinite isn't that bad.
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I think you'll have more chance to wiff waiting a land than powering up affinity for Thoughtcast.
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Loam decks will benefit greatly of this card, additional Faithless Looting are always nice and a way to convert the CA from lands to business spell for me is what the deck needs, too often you sit on your 5 lands hand drawing one card a turn hoping for a finisher or dredging hoping to hit a looting doing anything relevant.
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