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I first became acquainted with Magic: The Gathering during Alpha set. After that initial foray where I was introduced by a neighbor to the game, I didn’t play again until the Tempest block. Then I took a long, 20 year hiatus until 2019 when another neighbor reinvigorated my desire to play by urging me to buy some Dominaria and Core 19 packs for a friendly draft. Since then I’ve found myself addicted to deck building.

I prefer traditional formats like Vintage/Legacy/Modern/Standard/Pauper as opposed to this zany, newfangled “Commander” format all the kids are raving about.

I lean toward the / end of the color spectrum; preferred hubs are Reanimator and any type of build that uses uncommon or otherwise off the wall strategies or win-cons.

God I miss the old artwork and flavor text from the older expansions; some of the new stuff is half decent but it doesn’t hold a candle to the gorgeous art of cards like those found in the Arabian Nights expansion or Mirage block. And then there’s the classical literary quotes on cards like Repentant Blacksmith, Juzam Djinn, Hammerheim, Karakas, Pendelhaven, Revelation...the list goes on! I weep softly when I realize just how lackluster today’s MtG sets are in this respect, by comparison. But, I digress.

Feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have on any of my decks; all upvotes are much appreciated as well.

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Said on Knights...

#1

If you already have a set or they fit within the budget, I like to run 4x Flagstones of Trokair in anything mono white. Better draws through deck thinning with no real downside.

July 26, 2024 12:06 p.m.

Said on Prowess Otters...

#2

I love otters. I’ll be interested to see if there are any good ones in the Bloomburrow set.

July 21, 2024 6:45 p.m.

Said on 11, auf Deutsch...

#3

Hey thanks capwner for pointing him out, I haven’t had much time lately to sift through the newer sets. I’ll add him to the maybeboard for when it’s revision time.

July 17, 2024 9:06 p.m.

Said on 101% Mono Black …...

#4

Ah! I misunderstood what you were saying, I see what you mean now. Yes, that might indeed pose a real issue. I do really like the card, so when I eventually give this deck an overhaul I’ll do my best to adjust the mana base to see if it can still have a place here. If not, I suppose it’ll have to go and I’ll check into the other suggestions. Thanks again for the insights.

July 17, 2024 10:55 a.m.

Said on 101% Mono Black …...

#5

Thanks for the input, Kjartan. Most appreciated. Always looking to improve whatever I’m building, so I take everything under advisement.

I guess I should begin by acknowledging this is not meant for any competitive play, not by any stretch of the imagination. Just a fun thought experiment that turned into something better than anticipated. I think some of your points are valid—it’s been awhile since I’ve looked at this one, and the mana base does seem to be a little stingy. Could probably do with an overhaul, as many new sets/cards have arrived since.

That said, I disagree about Bond of Agony. It’s proven itself to be a decent finisher. When all goes to plan and this is playing like a normal red burn deck, you should always be a point or two ahead of your opponent’s life total making the investment lethal for them while you squeak by. Things don’t always go to plan though, and should your life total be less than your rivals’ or if the spell gets countered, well…

July 17, 2024 9:03 a.m.

Said on Mono Red Burn...

#6

I like seeing new takes on well worn archetypes, but it can also make it difficult to offer suggestions. The absence of Lightning Bolt is puzzling, for one. It’s S+ tier and should always be run without question.

There’s some other stuff here that’s borderline unplayable, or else is sketchy enough to call into question if it’ll ever prove useful, like Bolt of Keranos. I suppose it all depends on the parameters you’ve set for yourself with the build and/or how competitive you want it to be.

July 15, 2024 11:37 p.m.

Said on Ok, Boomer - …...

#7

I remember checking a Wizard’s price guide as a young boomer lad and being shocked at the exorbitant $400 price tag for an Alpha Black Lotus.

July 9, 2024 11:09 a.m.

Said on An Angel, Mechs …...

#8

Title made me think of Neon Genesis Evangelion, ha

July 8, 2024 9:51 p.m.

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