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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 09:19:25

Title: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 09:19:25
I'm curious how many other geekhackers play magic the gathering and which formats they play.

I'm primarily an EDH and legacy player and I'm currently working on putting together a standard deck as well.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 22 October 2014, 09:36:04
I play EDH and draft.... Not very competitive at all
The meta in the group I play in likes to primarily **** around in EDH which makes it great for casuals as well.

This is my current deck (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/sidisi-self-mill-zombies/) for EDH
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 09:56:36
The people I play edh with are pretty cutthroat for the most part. While we all are there to have fun, we all have fun ****ing each other over.

Currently I have 2 edh decks together.

A UB control list:
Wydwen (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/wydwen-edh-25-09-13-1/)
and a UR artifact combo list:
Nin (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/nin-edh-21-04-14-1/)

And I'm playing high tide in legacy.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 22 October 2014, 11:05:53
wow.. only 2 dudes ?

I would've thought this place was crawling with magic players.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: 0100010 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 11:23:58
I haven't played Magic in a long, long time.  Like, stopped playing when Fallen Empires came out.  Had a really nice 60 card Type 1 land kill deck that I used in tournaments that was only Beta, Arabian Nights, a few Legends and one Antiquities card.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: 0100010 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 11:30:54
Doesn't format quite right in the forum, but this was that deck :

#   Color   Name   Type   Cost   Power   Text   Set
1   White   Swords to Plowshares   Instant   W      Remove target creature from the game. Its controller gains life equal to its power.   Beta
2   White   Swords to Plowshares   Instant   W      Remove target creature from the game. Its controller gains life equal to its power.   Beta
3   White   Swords to Plowshares   Instant   W      Remove target creature from the game. Its controller gains life equal to its power.   Beta
4   White   Swords to Plowshares   Instant   W      Remove target creature from the game. Its controller gains life equal to its power.   Beta
5   White   Disenchant   Instant   1 W      Destroy target artifact or enchantment.   Beta
6   White   Disenchant   Instant   1 W      Destroy target artifact or enchantment.   Beta
7   White   Disenchant   Instant   1 W      Destroy target artifact or enchantment.   Beta
8   White   Disenchant   Instant   1 W      Destroy target artifact or enchantment.   Beta
9   Black   Juzam Djinn   Creature - Djinn   2 B B   5/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, Juzam Djinn deals 1 damage to you.   Arabian Nights
10   Black   Juzam Djinn   Creature - Djinn   2 B B   5/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, Juzam Djinn deals 1 damage to you.   Arabian Nights
11   Black   Juzam Djinn   Creature - Djinn   2 B B   5/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, Juzam Djinn deals 1 damage to you.   Arabian Nights
12   Black   Juzam Djinn   Creature - Djinn   2 B B   5/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, Juzam Djinn deals 1 damage to you.   Arabian Nights
13   Black   Nether Void   Enchant World   3 B      Whenever a player plays a spell, counter it unless its controller pays 3.   Legends
14   Black   Nether Void   Enchant World   3 B      Whenever a player plays a spell, counter it unless its controller pays 3.   Legends
15   Black   Demonic Tutor   Sorcery   1 B      Search your library for a card and put that card into your hand. Then shuffle your library.   Beta
16   Black   Sinkhole   Sorcery   B B      Destroy target land.   Beta
17   Black   Sinkhole   Sorcery   B B      Destroy target land.   Beta
18   Black   Sinkhole   Sorcery   B B      Destroy target land.   Beta
19   Black   Sinkhole   Sorcery   B B      Destroy target land.   Beta
20   Red   Stone Rain   Sorcery   2 R      Destroy target land.   Beta
21   Red   Stone Rain   Sorcery   2 R      Destroy target land.   Beta
22   Red   Stone Rain   Sorcery   2 R      Destroy target land.   Beta
23   Red   Lightning Bolt   Instant   R      Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature or player.   Beta
24   Red   Lightning Bolt   Instant   R      Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature or player.   Beta
25   Red   Lightning Bolt   Instant   R      Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature or player.   Beta
26   Red   Lightning Bolt   Instant   R      Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature or player.   Beta
27   Blue   Ancestral Recall   Instant   U      Target player draws three cards.   Beta
28   Blue   Time Walk   Sorcery   1 U      Take an extra turn after this one.   Beta
29   Blue   Timetwister   Sorcery   2 U      Each player shuffles his or her hand and graveyard into his or her library and then draws seven cards. (Then put Timetwister into its owner's graveyard.)   Beta
30   Green   Ice Storm   Sorcery   2 G      Destroy target land.   Beta
31   Green   Ice Storm   Sorcery   2 G      Destroy target land.   Beta
32   Green   Ice Storm   Sorcery   2 G      Destroy target land.   Beta
33   Green   Ice Storm   Sorcery   2 G      Destroy target land.   Beta
34   Green   Erham Djinn   Creature - Djinn   3 G   4/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, target non-Wall creature an opponent controls gains forestwalk until your next upkeep.   Arabian Nights
35   Green   Erham Djinn   Creature - Djinn   3 G   4/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, target non-Wall creature an opponent controls gains forestwalk until your next upkeep.   Arabian Nights
36   Green   Erham Djinn   Creature - Djinn   3 G   4/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, target non-Wall creature an opponent controls gains forestwalk until your next upkeep.   Arabian Nights
37   Green   Erham Djinn   Creature - Djinn   3 G   4/5   At the beginning of your upkeep, target non-Wall creature an opponent controls gains forestwalk until your next upkeep.   Arabian Nights
38   Green   Regrowth   Sorcery   1 G      Return target card from your graveyard to your hand.   Beta
39   Artifact   Black Lotus   Artifact   0      Tap, Sacrifice Black Lotus: Add three mana of any one color to your mana pool.   Beta
40   Artifact   Sol Ring   Artifact   1      Tap: Add 2 to your mana pool.   Beta
41   Artifact   Mox Pearl   Artifact   0   W   Tap: Add W to your mana pool.   Beta
42   Artifact   Mox Jet   Artifact   0   B   Tap: Add B to your mana pool.   Beta
43   Artifact   Mox Ruby   Artifact   0   R   Tap: Add R to your mana pool.   Beta
44   Artifact   Mox Sapphire   Artifact   0   U   Tap: Add U to your mana pool.   Beta
45   Artifact   Mox Emerald   Artifact   0   G   Tap: Add G to your mana pool.   Beta
46   Land   Strip Mine   Land      1   Tap: Add 1 to your mana pool.   Tap : Sacrifice Strip Mine: Destroy target land.   Antiquities
47   Land   City of Brass   Land      X   Whenever City of Brass becomes tapped, it deals 1 damage to you. Tap : Add one mana of any color to your mana pool.   Arabian Nights
48   Land   City of Brass   Land      X   Whenever City of Brass becomes tapped, it deals 1 damage to you. Tap : Add one mana of any color to your mana pool.   Arabian Nights
49   Land   Bayou   Land      B / G   Land - Swamp Forest   Beta
50   Land   Tropical Island   Land      G / U   Land - Forest Island   Beta
51   Land   Tundra   Land      U / W   Land - Island Plains   Beta
52   Land   Plateau   Land      R / W   Land - Mountain Plains   Beta
53   Land   Volcanic Island   Land      U / R   Land - Island Mountain   Beta
54   Land   Underground Sea   Land      B / U   Land - Swamp Island   Beta
55   Land   Badland   Land      R / B   Land - Mountain Swamp   Beta
56   Land   Savannah   Land      W / G   Land - Plains Forest   Beta
57   Land   Tiaga   Land      G / R   Land - Forest Mountain   Beta
58   Land   Tiaga   Land      G / R   Land - Forest Mountain   Beta
59   Land   Scrubland   Land      W / B   Land - Plains Swamp   Beta
60   Land   Scrubland   Land      W / B   Land - Plains Swamp   Beta
                     
Sideboard                     
#   Color   Name   Type   Cost   Power   Text   Set
1   White   Greater Realm of Preservation   Enchantment   1 W      1 W : The next time a black or red source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.   Legends
2   White   Greater Realm of Preservation   Enchantment   1 W      1 W : The next time a black or red source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.   Legends
3   Blue   Psionic Blast   Instant   2 U      Psionic Blast deals 4 damage to target creature or player and 2 damage to you.   Beta
4   Blue   Psionic Blast   Instant   2 U      Psionic Blast deals 4 damage to target creature or player and 2 damage to you.   Beta
5   Blue   Psionic Blast   Instant   2 U      Psionic Blast deals 4 damage to target creature or player and 2 damage to you.   Beta
6   Blue   Psionic Blast   Instant   2 U      Psionic Blast deals 4 damage to target creature or player and 2 damage to you.   Beta
7   Black   Underworld Dreams   Enchantment   B B B      Whenever an opponent draws a card, Underworld Dreams deals 1 damage to him or her.   Legends
8   Artifact   Icy Manipulator   Artifact   4      1, Tap : Tap target artifact, creature, or land.   Beta
9   Artifact   Icy Manipulator   Artifact   4      1, Tap : Tap target artifact, creature, or land.   Beta
10   Artifact   Dingus Egg   Artifact   4      Whenever a land is put into a graveyard from play, Dingus Egg deals 2 damage to that land's controller.   Beta
11   Artifact   Black Vise   Artifact   1      As Black Vise comes into play, choose an opponent.  At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, Black Vise deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of cards greater than four in his or her hand.   Beta
12   Land   City of Brass   Land      X   Whenever City of Brass becomes tapped, it deals 1 damage to you. Tap : Add one mana of any color to your mana pool.   Arabian Nights
13   Land   Underground Sea   Land      B / U   Land - Swamp Island   Beta
14   Land   Library of Alexandria   Land      X   Tap : Add to your mana pool.  Tap : Draw a card. Play this ability only if you have exactly seven cards in your hand.   Arabian Nights
15   Land   The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale   Legendary Land         All creatures have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay 1.   Legends
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 11:43:41
wow.. only 2 dudes ?

I would've thought this place was crawling with magic players.

I only created the thread a few hours ago :P

0100010 if you have any of those cards still and in decentish condition there is a ton of money in that 75
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 11:45:30
I just sold a handful of mine on ebay. All the people I know play with the new stuff so I haven't played in a couple years. Probably sell more.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 22 October 2014, 11:50:17
I used to play with friends a little in middle and highschool, but was never competitive at all. We just had fun with deckbuilding before school started.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:03:23
I used to play with friends a little in middle and highschool, but was never competitive at all. We just had fun with deckbuilding before school started.

I have a feeling we'll see a lot of this from people on the forums. I know I was that way until I got back into it when I met a bunch of people who played at college.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:04:14
do people play the digital version more now, or the AFK version..
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: 0100010 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:04:54
I sold that deck in 1997 for $2K in cash (it was the last of the Magic cards I got rid of).  I'm sure it's worth a lot more now.

Suppose I could make a proxy deck to play with it again - but I haven't seen any game stores around anymore to play at.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:09:31
do people play the digital version more now, or the AFK version..

You will find people playing both. I personally only play in paper since I have enough computer centric hobbies.

I sold that deck in 1997 for $2K in cash (it was the last of the Magic cards I got rid of).  I'm sure it's worth a lot more now.

Suppose I could make a proxy deck to play with it again - but I haven't seen any game stores around anymore to play at.

Vintage / Type 1 is very  difficult to find in paper, and even then most events would only allow 10 or so proxies. Currently you could get significantly more than 2k, but I'm sure people never expected some of the cards to be worth nearly as much as they are now.

If you are looking to play, the community has seen a significant amount of growth over the last 3-4 years and I'm willing to bet there is at least 1 shop in your area.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: frosty on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:11:44
I play modern red deck wins. Full foil with zendikar foil lands! And foil fetches and goblin guides ! :)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:14:07
I play modern red deck wins. Full foil with zendikar foil lands! And foil fetches and goblin guides ! :)

My quest for shiny things is not complete yet :( Wydwen is just over 50% foil at this point and high tide has foil zen islands plus a handful of foil cantrips.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:21:19
I still have 20 give or take proxies in my sidisi deck that I need to get rid of.
Currently have a trade confirmed for survival of the fittest which is probably the hardest of them to find.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: evolveS on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:39:53
I have all the cheap stuff for (Candelabra-less) legacy High Tide. Next is fetches, forces, and flusterstorms..
If I'm playing I prefer paper, but if I'm not I'd rather hop on Twitch.tv and watch mtgo.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:42:14
I have all the cheap stuff for (Candelabra-less) legacy High Tide. Next is fetches, forces, and flusterstorms..
If I'm playing I prefer paper, but if I'm not I'd rather hop on Twitch.tv and watch mtgo.

If you can't get a hold of the candles, it may be worth checking out the solidarity lists people are currently brewing. With the print of dig through time, I've seen quite a few people brewing new lists for solidarity instead of sticking to the time spiral and candle plan.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 22 October 2014, 12:56:52
Did anyone bother to go to comic con in London Ontario? I live there so I actually had reason to go there. Don't know if anyone bothered to go there but the feature matches were intense. (my head got caught in the camera one :)) )
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: evolveS on Wed, 22 October 2014, 13:10:50
Thanks for the idea. I haven't done a ton of playtesting yet but I'm pretty happy with my list. Cloud Faerires/Snap can still get there even if it's a turn slower on average and doesn't play into artifact hate.

I like the ideas of decks (low interaction, reanimation, abusing bad cards, etc) more than them actually being competitive.  :p
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 13:13:59
Thanks for the idea. I haven't done a ton of playtesting yet but I'm pretty happy with my list. Cloud Faerires/Snap can still get there even if it's a turn slower on average and doesn't play into artifact hate.

I like the ideas of decks (low interaction, reanimation, abusing bad cards, etc) more than them actually being competitive.  :p

I play 4 of sensei's top main in addition to my set of candles. Artifact hate is never the problem :P People still usually side their mainboard artifact hate out in favor of something else. Abrupt decay is unfortunate when it hits, but it doesn't really slow me down. If it's pre combo, sure I lost mana but I'm still digging for the cards I actually need, in combo I just activate it on the spot. Top is effectively immune, but it eats counter spells constantly.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 19:47:33
I still have a 0 cast creature deck with Cradles and Brain freeze I'm not allowed to play with my friends anymore lol. I still have most of my collection still. Everyone seems to only want new stuff. I also have old Yugioh cards.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 22 October 2014, 19:52:26
I started again after 3 years with a sealed draft last week at my LGS

everyone was really nice, but i lost every game :(

gonna go again this week though
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 22 October 2014, 20:15:17
I still have a 0 cast creature deck with Cradles and Brain freeze I'm not allowed to play with my friends anymore lol. I still have most of my collection still. Everyone seems to only want new stuff. I also have old Yugioh cards.

Is glimpse of nature in there?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: SlotH42 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 20:25:51
Yay my mtg peoples!
currently play EDH and Modern.
My moderen deck is RGTron
EDH is a nasty Sliver 5 color. I will see if i have time to put them on tapped out.

If anyone wants to trade some caps for cards lemme know, my trade binder is becoming way too valuable  ;D
on the hunt for apac lands also!!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: frosty on Wed, 22 October 2014, 21:01:04

I play modern red deck wins. Full foil with zendikar foil lands! And foil fetches and goblin guides ! :)

My quest for shiny things is not complete yet :( Wydwen is just over 50% foil at this point and high tide has foil zen islands plus a handful of foil cantrips.
Well, it wasn't easy collecting those zendikar foils. I have a crimp version of a zendikar foil mountain! :P
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 22 October 2014, 21:05:16
Anyone want to mess around on untap?
I could use my somewhat non-competitive Sidisi deck.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Thu, 23 October 2014, 09:17:07
I still have a 0 cast creature deck with Cradles and Brain freeze I'm not allowed to play with my friends anymore lol. I still have most of my collection still. Everyone seems to only want new stuff. I also have old Yugioh cards.

Is glimpse of nature in there?

Yes and one Fastbond :)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Thu, 23 October 2014, 09:22:44
I still have a 0 cast creature deck with Cradles and Brain freeze I'm not allowed to play with my friends anymore lol. I still have most of my collection still. Everyone seems to only want new stuff. I also have old Yugioh cards.

Is glimpse of nature in there?

Yes and one Fastbond :)

Sounds a lot like the legacy deck 'cheeri0s', except they usually aren't playing gaea's cradle.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: frosty on Thu, 23 October 2014, 09:47:45
Is second breakfast still a thing?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Thu, 23 October 2014, 09:52:00
Is second breakfast still a thing?

IDK about in magic but in real life I can confirm this  :))
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Thu, 23 October 2014, 10:12:48
Is second breakfast still a thing?

Second sunrise was banned in modern, and since then eggs has basically disappeared. The deck is significantly worse without second sunrise.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: frosty on Thu, 23 October 2014, 12:53:13

Is second breakfast still a thing?

Second sunrise was banned in modern, and since then eggs has basically disappeared. The deck is significantly worse without second sunrise.

Hmm. Looks like I'm going to build it!

Casual play only though.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 24 October 2014, 07:47:04

Is second breakfast still a thing?


Second sunrise was banned in modern, and since then eggs has basically disappeared. The deck is significantly worse without second sunrise.

Hmm. Looks like I'm going to build it!

Casual play only though.

It takes forever to combo off, so keep that in mind.

Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 24 October 2014, 08:06:05
I used to be huge into MTG, was even good enough to play in the US Nationals in 2002 and 2003. I got back into it briefly a few years ago because the college I was attending is super duper nerd heaven extreme, but haven't played again since the Innistrad block.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: frosty on Sat, 25 October 2014, 11:38:18


Is second breakfast still a thing?


Second sunrise was banned in modern, and since then eggs has basically disappeared. The deck is significantly worse without second sunrise.

Hmm. Looks like I'm going to build it!

Casual play only though.

It takes forever to combo off, so keep that in mind.

I guess so... but it seems fun
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:52:43
Man, you guys are H-Core! I can't keep up with your MTG lingo :( I literally just started playing a month ago and am currently building a white-green deck. I also have Jeskai but haven't really used that one yet. I think I'm having more fun searching for loose cards and building my deck than actually playing!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 13 January 2015, 15:08:07
Man, you guys are H-Core! I can't keep up with your MTG lingo :( I literally just started playing a month ago and am currently building a white-green deck. I also have Jeskai but haven't really used that one yet. I think I'm having more fun searching for loose cards and building my deck than actually playing!

Theory crafting is half the fun of the game. I only really get to play maybe once or twice a week. And while I've been in Indiana I haven't been able to play my favorite format at all :'(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 16:34:02
I actually really want to try out this game. I've enjoyed playing some games that are sort of like super dumbed-down versions of magic and want to do the real thing
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:02:11
I actually really want to try out this game. I've enjoyed playing some games that are sort of like super dumbed-down versions of magic and want to do the real thing

Go to untap (http://www.untap.in/).
You can upload an mtg decklist there and play for free.
We can play together if you want.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: digi on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:05:59
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Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:06:54
I actually really want to try out this game. I've enjoyed playing some games that are sort of like super dumbed-down versions of magic and want to do the real thing

Go to untap (http://www.untap.in/).
You can upload an mtg decklist there and play for free.
We can play together if you want.
ooh, that's pretty cool. I'll have to try that out and play a little before I bug someone :p
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:32:31
I haven't bought any cards since Myrrodin, but I played a little last summer.

I have so many cards going back to like Urza's Legacy... Just have no time or anybody to play with... :'(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:32:42
I actually really want to try out this game. I've enjoyed playing some games that are sort of like super dumbed-down versions of magic and want to do the real thing

Go to untap (http://www.untap.in/).
You can upload an mtg decklist there and play for free.
We can play together if you want.
ooh, that's pretty cool. I'll have to try that out and play a little before I bug someone :p

The thing isn't governed by rules at all really.
So just make sure you don't mess up with your plays since you can accidentally make an illegal play.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:40:12
It's not letting me log in for some reason. I can make an account, but nothing happens when I click to log in, like it doesn't register. hmm
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:42:57
It's not letting me log in for some reason. I can make an account, but nothing happens when I click to log in, like it doesn't register. hmm

Interesting... works fine for me.
Have you tried a different browser?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:45:22
It's not letting me log in for some reason. I can make an account, but nothing happens when I click to log in, like it doesn't register. hmm

Interesting... works fine for me.
Have you tried a different browser?
yep. chrome nothing happens. in IE it asks to save the password but nothing else
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 18:48:37
It's not letting me log in for some reason. I can make an account, but nothing happens when I click to log in, like it doesn't register. hmm

Interesting... works fine for me.
Have you tried a different browser?
yep. chrome nothing happens. in IE it asks to save the password but nothing else

Well it worked for me in chrome and firefox... must be some other problem.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 13 January 2015, 21:55:06
It's not letting me log in for some reason. I can make an account, but nothing happens when I click to log in, like it doesn't register. hmm

If you are actually interested in learning I would very much so recommend picking up duals of the planeswalkers 2014 NOT 2015, apparently 2014  is much better. It is a game on steam and all the consoles which is really good for learning the basics of the game.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: SlotH42 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:05:42
It's not letting me log in for some reason. I can make an account, but nothing happens when I click to log in, like it doesn't register. hmm

If you are actually interested in learning I would very much so recommend picking up duals of the planeswalkers 2014 NOT 2015, apparently 2014  is much better. It is a game on steam and all the consoles which is really good for learning the basics of the game.
This game is great if you are a beginner. This is what i used to teach my wife how to play. It is cheap during the sales.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 22:07:23
Duels is fine if you want to get started, however playing with friends through the free online clients like untap is better later on.
It's also good to have friends in town to play with.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: derezzed on Tue, 13 January 2015, 23:01:08
I started with Alpha, stopped playing around Mirage, and stopped collecting at Stronghold.  The rule changes that attempted to resolve the interrupts vs instants (IIRC) was kind of the last straw that ruined the game for me.  Keeping up with expansions became a chore too.   It seemed like the more the game evolved, the less fun it became.  Those early years (Alpha through Ice Age) were some of the best gaming I ever had though.   Before tight 60 card decks with cards limited to 4 copies, we could rarely trim our decks down to 120 cards. We took the kitchen sink approach to deck building.  I wrote a letter (yes, on paper) to Richard Garfield about the arms race affecting the enjoyability of the game and he actually responded back to me -- something to the effect that playing for ante mitigates the arms race.  No one played for ante.  There was no way in hell we were going to risk losing our cards.  Although, some people played a version of the rules in which they burned, or otherwise destroyed their cards when they went to the graveyard.  I can't remember what that version was called.  I'd be semi-rich if I held onto my cards.  I once sold four moxes for $20 each.  That was their market value at the time.  But I stopped caring about selling my cards so early over a decade ago.  No point in playing the "what if" game.  I can only imagine the game now feels nothing like it did 20 years ago.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Simplicity on Tue, 13 January 2015, 23:24:40
I love playing MTG, my brothers got me to start playing around the time M14 came out and I've been hooked ever since.

@Hwood I highly suggest playing DoTP 2014 on steam/ipad/whatever to get the basics and go here (http://locator.wizards.com/) to find a store where you can play. Right now there's a new set coming out called Fate reforged and stores usually have pre-release events a week before their official release (which would be this weekend) and these events are usually a great place to play no matter what skill level as you don't need any pre owned cards to play and people in the MTG community are really welcoming to newbies and everyone is usually there to just have fun and play with the new cards. You can read more about that here (http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/event-types/prerelease).

On the note on Fate reforged, is anyone else planning to go to a pre release? I haven't missed a pre release yet and this is no exception. Going to be choosing Temur as my clan and hopefully i'll crack some cards that will let me play it  :D
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 14 January 2015, 07:39:34
I love playing MTG, my brothers got me to start playing around the time M14 came out and I've been hooked ever since.

@Hwood I highly suggest playing DoTP 2014 on steam/ipad/whatever to get the basics and go here (http://locator.wizards.com/) to find a store where you can play. Right now there's a new set coming out called Fate reforged and stores usually have pre-release events a week before their official release (which would be this weekend) and these events are usually a great place to play no matter what skill level as you don't need any pre owned cards to play and people in the MTG community are really welcoming to newbies and everyone is usually there to just have fun and play with the new cards. You can read more about that here (http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/event-types/prerelease).

On the note on Fate reforged, is anyone else planning to go to a pre release? I haven't missed a pre release yet and this is no exception. Going to be choosing Temur as my clan and hopefully i'll crack some cards that will let me play it  :D

Don't go to a prerelease without knowing the basic mechanics of the game. These are limited events meaning you will open packs and build a deck from what you receive and while they are very beginner friendly events since no one has played with the cards, it is still a disservice to you and everyone else to go in without any experience.

Unfortunately I will not be able to go to this prerelease :'( I've been on internship out in Indiana and this Friday is my last day so I'll be moving back up to school over the weekend.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Simplicity on Wed, 14 January 2015, 07:49:38
I love playing MTG, my brothers got me to start playing around the time M14 came out and I've been hooked ever since.

@Hwood I highly suggest playing DoTP 2014 on steam/ipad/whatever to get the basics and go here (http://locator.wizards.com/) to find a store where you can play. Right now there's a new set coming out called Fate reforged and stores usually have pre-release events a week before their official release (which would be this weekend) and these events are usually a great place to play no matter what skill level as you don't need any pre owned cards to play and people in the MTG community are really welcoming to newbies and everyone is usually there to just have fun and play with the new cards. You can read more about that here (http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/event-types/prerelease).

On the note on Fate reforged, is anyone else planning to go to a pre release? I haven't missed a pre release yet and this is no exception. Going to be choosing Temur as my clan and hopefully i'll crack some cards that will let me play it  :D

Don't go to a prerelease without knowing the basic mechanics of the game. These are limited events meaning you will open packs and build a deck from what you receive and while they are very beginner friendly events since no one has played with the cards, it is still a disservice to you and everyone else to go in without any experience.

Unfortunately I will not be able to go to this prerelease :'( I've been on internship out in Indiana and this Friday is my last day so I'll be moving back up to school over the weekend.

I agree, I meant to add that in my comment - just forgot  :-[. But  I still highly suggest to find a store near you after getting a hold of the basics and buying some intro deck and ask random people to play with you/ teach you a few things since from experience people have no problem spending 20mins with a random newbies playing/teaching stuff about the game.

Ah that timing sucks, at least you still have game day to go to!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 14 January 2015, 07:53:56
I love playing MTG, my brothers got me to start playing around the time M14 came out and I've been hooked ever since.

@Hwood I highly suggest playing DoTP 2014 on steam/ipad/whatever to get the basics and go here (http://locator.wizards.com/) to find a store where you can play. Right now there's a new set coming out called Fate reforged and stores usually have pre-release events a week before their official release (which would be this weekend) and these events are usually a great place to play no matter what skill level as you don't need any pre owned cards to play and people in the MTG community are really welcoming to newbies and everyone is usually there to just have fun and play with the new cards. You can read more about that here (http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/event-types/prerelease).

On the note on Fate reforged, is anyone else planning to go to a pre release? I haven't missed a pre release yet and this is no exception. Going to be choosing Temur as my clan and hopefully i'll crack some cards that will let me play it  :D

Don't go to a prerelease without knowing the basic mechanics of the game. These are limited events meaning you will open packs and build a deck from what you receive and while they are very beginner friendly events since no one has played with the cards, it is still a disservice to you and everyone else to go in without any experience.

Unfortunately I will not be able to go to this prerelease :'( I've been on internship out in Indiana and this Friday is my last day so I'll be moving back up to school over the weekend.

I agree, I meant to add that in my comment - just forgot  :-[. But  I still highly suggest to find a store near you after getting a hold of the basics and buying some intro deck and ask random people to play with you/ teach you a few things since from experience people have no problem spending 20mins with a random newbies playing/teaching stuff about the game.

Ah that timing sucks, at least you still have game day to go to!

At least I get to go back to a place where I can play legacy on a regular basis :D
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:22:25
I'm likely going to prerelease. There seems to be a lot of cards which can bounce creatures to the hand. This would work well to bounce your creatures with bolster as well as manifested noncreature spells. Very draft oriented stuff going on here.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:26:55
I'm likely going to prerelease. There seems to be a lot of cards which can bounce creatures to the hand. This would work well to bounce your creatures with bolster as well as manifested noncreature spells. Very draft oriented stuff going on here.

This limited format looks really complicated. There seems to be a ton of stuff going on, which in my opinion is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:31:02
I'm likely going to prerelease. There seems to be a lot of cards which can bounce creatures to the hand. This would work well to bounce your creatures with bolster as well as manifested noncreature spells. Very draft oriented stuff going on here.

This limited format looks really complicated. There seems to be a ton of stuff going on, which in my opinion is pretty cool.

Mardu control was interesting when I used it in limited. However, I have no idea how FRF is going to play out.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:38:55
I'm likely going to prerelease. There seems to be a lot of cards which can bounce creatures to the hand. This would work well to bounce your creatures with bolster as well as manifested noncreature spells. Very draft oriented stuff going on here.

This limited format looks really complicated. There seems to be a ton of stuff going on, which in my opinion is pretty cool.

Mardu control was interesting when I used it in limited. However, I have no idea how FRF is going to play out.

I was a big fan of jeskai in khans limited. Just small efficient dudes and removal spells.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: dimmu on Wed, 14 January 2015, 09:05:56
mtg made up most of my gradeschool, highschool and part of my college life, tho i didn't really start entering the competitive scene til mirage. i loved the rush to getting enough points to reach nationals, the challenge of figuring out new card chemistry, the travel to different cities in search of different cards that maybe hard to find in your area, and of course the scent of a newly opened booster pack during pre release tourneys and rochester drafts.  my first real decks were a classic red green land destruction deck similar to the one posted earlier and a turbo stasis deck but it wasn't until i started building standard decks that i truly enjoyed the game.

i played alot on my necropotence deck (strip mines, hypnotic specters, hymn to tourachs) and prosperous bloom (second/third turn kill deck with drainlife)even tho i hated the very concept of them, just to win tourneys. my favorite decks were difference variance of splash survival of the fittest decks with tradewind riders, sneak attack/oath of druid decks, and tolarian academy/mind over matter loaded with 0 casting cost artifact decks.

i also loved gunslinging on grand prix tourneys where you get to challenge dci judges and win booster packs if you beat them and if they beat you, they get to pick a card from your deck (mostly just a basic land card or the cheapest card they could find), have you sign it and display it on their trophy section. i became inactive sometime after the urza block due to other more important priorities...

...half life, counter-strike beta 4, diablo 2 and quake 3 ~
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Wed, 14 January 2015, 10:50:05
I started with Alpha, stopped playing around Mirage, and stopped collecting at Stronghold.  The rule changes that attempted to resolve the interrupts vs instants (IIRC) was kind of the last straw that ruined the game for me.  Keeping up with expansions became a chore too.   It seemed like the more the game evolved, the less fun it became.  Those early years (Alpha through Ice Age) were some of the best gaming I ever had though.   Before tight 60 card decks with cards limited to 4 copies, we could rarely trim our decks down to 120 cards. We took the kitchen sink approach to deck building.  I wrote a letter (yes, on paper) to Richard Garfield about the arms race affecting the enjoyability of the game and he actually responded back to me -- something to the effect that playing for ante mitigates the arms race.  No one played for ante.  There was no way in hell we were going to risk losing our cards.  Although, some people played a version of the rules in which they burned, or otherwise destroyed their cards when they went to the graveyard.  I can't remember what that version was called.  I'd be semi-rich if I held onto my cards.  I once sold four moxes for $20 each.  That was their market value at the time.  But I stopped caring about selling my cards so early over a decade ago.  No point in playing the "what if" game.  I can only imagine the game now feels nothing like it did 20 years ago.
This sounds kind of like what happened to Dungeons & Dragons. Advanced D&D 1ed was THE pinnacle of paper role-playing--the golden age, as I call it. Then came 2ed...ugh. The game has been flushing itself down the cistern ever since. I don't mind, though, because I've stuck with AD&D 1ed and love it!  No need to fix something that isn't broken with a lot of feature creep. You just have to stick with the version that speaks to you and brings you the most satisfaction and fun at the end of the day. It's probably a bit more difficult with MTG because when a version is no longer in print variety becomes more scarce because you'll have to scrounge the used card bins in order to keep expanding your decks.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: derezzed on Wed, 14 January 2015, 19:02:54
I started with Alpha, stopped playing around Mirage, and stopped collecting at Stronghold.  The rule changes that attempted to resolve the interrupts vs instants (IIRC) was kind of the last straw that ruined the game for me.  Keeping up with expansions became a chore too.   It seemed like the more the game evolved, the less fun it became.  Those early years (Alpha through Ice Age) were some of the best gaming I ever had though.   Before tight 60 card decks with cards limited to 4 copies, we could rarely trim our decks down to 120 cards. We took the kitchen sink approach to deck building.  I wrote a letter (yes, on paper) to Richard Garfield about the arms race affecting the enjoyability of the game and he actually responded back to me -- something to the effect that playing for ante mitigates the arms race.  No one played for ante.  There was no way in hell we were going to risk losing our cards.  Although, some people played a version of the rules in which they burned, or otherwise destroyed their cards when they went to the graveyard.  I can't remember what that version was called.  I'd be semi-rich if I held onto my cards.  I once sold four moxes for $20 each.  That was their market value at the time.  But I stopped caring about selling my cards so early over a decade ago.  No point in playing the "what if" game.  I can only imagine the game now feels nothing like it did 20 years ago.
This sounds kind of like what happened to Dungeons & Dragons. Advanced D&D 1ed was THE pinnacle of paper role-playing--the golden age, as I call it. Then came 2ed...ugh. The game has been flushing itself down the cistern ever since. I don't mind, though, because I've stuck with AD&D 1ed and love it!  No need to fix something that isn't broken with a lot of feature creep. You just have to stick with the version that speaks to you and brings you the most satisfaction and fun at the end of the day. It's probably a bit more difficult with MTG because when a version is no longer in print variety becomes more scarce because you'll have to scrounge the used card bins in order to keep expanding your decks.

I didn't mind 2e.  I quit playing at 2e, though I bought 3e, 3.5e, and 4e just to read the rules.   4e was the absolute lowest point in the history of the game.  I heard 5e is an improvement though.  Still, nothing ever felt like discovering 1e for the first time.  Basic and Expert had a magical quality too.  We ignored half the rules.  We never used weapon speed modifiers or encumbrance.  Carrying 1 million gold pieces out of a dungeon?  No problem.  As much as I loved AD&D, Shadowrun had better rules.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 14 January 2015, 19:32:14
Tinker + Blightsteel Colossus is basically my strat. Come at me.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sat, 17 January 2015, 21:43:39
I started with Alpha, stopped playing around Mirage, and stopped collecting at Stronghold.  The rule changes that attempted to resolve the interrupts vs instants (IIRC) was kind of the last straw that ruined the game for me.  Keeping up with expansions became a chore too.   It seemed like the more the game evolved, the less fun it became.  Those early years (Alpha through Ice Age) were some of the best gaming I ever had though.   Before tight 60 card decks with cards limited to 4 copies, we could rarely trim our decks down to 120 cards. We took the kitchen sink approach to deck building.  I wrote a letter (yes, on paper) to Richard Garfield about the arms race affecting the enjoyability of the game and he actually responded back to me -- something to the effect that playing for ante mitigates the arms race.  No one played for ante.  There was no way in hell we were going to risk losing our cards.  Although, some people played a version of the rules in which they burned, or otherwise destroyed their cards when they went to the graveyard.  I can't remember what that version was called.  I'd be semi-rich if I held onto my cards.  I once sold four moxes for $20 each.  That was their market value at the time.  But I stopped caring about selling my cards so early over a decade ago.  No point in playing the "what if" game.  I can only imagine the game now feels nothing like it did 20 years ago.
This sounds kind of like what happened to Dungeons & Dragons. Advanced D&D 1ed was THE pinnacle of paper role-playing--the golden age, as I call it. Then came 2ed...ugh. The game has been flushing itself down the cistern ever since. I don't mind, though, because I've stuck with AD&D 1ed and love it!  No need to fix something that isn't broken with a lot of feature creep. You just have to stick with the version that speaks to you and brings you the most satisfaction and fun at the end of the day. It's probably a bit more difficult with MTG because when a version is no longer in print variety becomes more scarce because you'll have to scrounge the used card bins in order to keep expanding your decks.

I didn't mind 2e.  I quit playing at 2e, though I bought 3e, 3.5e, and 4e just to read the rules.   4e was the absolute lowest point in the history of the game.  I heard 5e is an improvement though.  Still, nothing ever felt like discovering 1e for the first time.  Basic and Expert had a magical quality too.  We ignored half the rules.  We never used weapon speed modifiers or encumbrance.  Carrying 1 million gold pieces out of a dungeon?  No problem.  As much as I loved AD&D, Shadowrun had better rules.

I also heard that 5e made up for all the years of crapola--a push back to the olden days. I honestly never played 2,3, or 4e. Perusing the rule books were enough to set my mind uneasy. Honestly, does a player really need 3 volumes of PHB and does the DM need 3 MM and several volumes of DMG?? :mad: The DM for the main campaign that I play is a real purist and is a stickler for mostly all of the mechanics (weight management, weapon speed, spell component, etc.). I like it that way--it adds realism to the game world.

I have yet to play Shadowrun, although I've read that it's a great game. Next to D&D I enjoy Delta Green which is based on the CoC ruleset. It's an X-Files-like paranormal investigator take on the Cthulu mythos.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sat, 17 January 2015, 21:52:28
I have a question for all you MTG experts regarding the Spectra Ward card from M15. My opponent whom I was playing against insisted that the enchantment couldn't be negated by a destroy enchantment card. If that's the case doesn't this card basically make the enchanted creature impervious to anything? :eek:
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Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 17 January 2015, 22:05:17
I have a question for all you MTG experts regarding the Spectra Ward card from M15. My opponent whom I was playing against insisted that the enchantment couldn't be negated by a destroy enchantment card. If that's the case doesn't this card basically make the enchanted creature impervious to anything? :eek:
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Quote from a magic wiki:

"Protection is a static ability which means that the affected permanent has limited protection from effects of a stated quality. Protection is normally written "Protection from {quality}" (e.g. a creature with protection from black cares about effects that are black).

The abilities of protection are best summed up with the acronym "D.E.B.T.".

D - All Damage that would be dealt from sources of that quality is prevented. For example, if a creature has protection from black, it cannot be dealt damage by black creatures or spells.

E - The card cannot be Enchanted, Equipped, or Fortified by cards of that quality. For example, if a creature has protection from black, it cannot be enchanted by black enchantments; or by black equipment. If a creature gains protection from the quality after it has already been enchanted/equipped, the attached cards will detach and go where the rules would normally force them to go in that circumstance.

B - Creatures of the stated quality cannot Block the protected creature. For example, a creature with protection from black cannot be blocked by black creatures.

T - The creature can't be Targeted by sources of the named quality. For example, a creature with protection from black cannot be targeted by a Doom Blade."



Is the aura itself immune as well? I don't think it would be, but after some looking I can't fully determine the answer :(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Moralless on Sat, 17 January 2015, 22:56:53
I have a question for all you MTG experts regarding the Spectra Ward card from M15. My opponent whom I was playing against insisted that the enchantment couldn't be negated by a destroy enchantment card. If that's the case doesn't this card basically make the enchanted creature impervious to anything? :eek:
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Your opponent was wrong. The information provided was right on how protection from X works, but the enchantment itself would not have protection from colors (it just gives the target creature that) and thus be able to be destroyed by enchantment removal spells. I think he might have gotten confused on the last line where it says this enchantment doesn't remove auras, but that's just so that it won't destroy any already attached enchantments on the target creature.

Also even if Spectra Ward did have protection from colors on itself, the creature won't be impervious to everything as the creature can still die from board wipes as those types of cards are not explicitly targeting the creature.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sun, 18 January 2015, 19:02:28
Thanks, guys! Everything is made crystal clear after reading your explanations. It's the folks like you that make this the best community in town! :thumb:
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: derezzed on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:36:13
I have a question for all you MTG experts regarding the Spectra Ward card from M15. My opponent whom I was playing against insisted that the enchantment couldn't be negated by a destroy enchantment card. If that's the case doesn't this card basically make the enchanted creature impervious to anything? :eek:
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I don't know how much the rules have changed since I quit playing, but back in the day, a creature with an enchantment like that would still be vulnerable to damage from artifacts and lands.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 28 January 2015, 21:40:17
I have a question for all you MTG experts regarding the Spectra Ward card from M15. My opponent whom I was playing against insisted that the enchantment couldn't be negated by a destroy enchantment card. If that's the case doesn't this card basically make the enchanted creature impervious to anything? :eek:
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I don't know how much the rules have changed since I quit playing, but back in the day, a creature with an enchantment like that would still be vulnerable to damage from artifacts and lands.

Yes, this should be true.
Lands are all colorless unless specifically stated or made otherwise.
Artifacts are also for the most part colorless.
Protection from colors only means that it cannot be damaged, blocked, or targeted, or enchanted by anything except colorless spells.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Fri, 06 March 2015, 15:49:57
Here's another question for you MTG gurus:
If I cast Azami, Lady of Scrolls and used her ability to tap Vedalken Anatomist, could I pay the 3 mana to activate Vedalken Anatomist's ability since, technically, it's being tapped? Or is that not legal since Vedalken Anatomist isn't being tapped of its own volition and simply as a result of another action?
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Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: JinDesu on Fri, 06 March 2015, 15:58:38
Here's another question for you MTG gurus:
If I cast Azami, Lady of Scrolls and used her ability to tap Vedalken Anatomist, could I pay the 3 mana to activate Vedalken Anatomist's ability since, technically, it's being tapped? Or is that not legal since Vedalken Anatomist isn't being tapped of its own volition and simply as a result of another action?
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No you cannot. Azami's ability requires a cost of tapping a wizard, and paying a cost does not allow a response (it doesn't go on the stack). Therefore with no response, you cannot activate the Veldaken's ability.

As far as your second statement goes, it's not entirely applicable in this case because again, you are paying a cost. If instead Azami's ability was:

"U: Draw a card, then tap target Wizard you control."

You could activate the ability, target your Veldaken Anatomist, and tap your Anatomist in response. Azami's ability would resolve by drawing a card, then fizzle on the tap - but that doesn't matter.

If Azami's ability was:

"U: Tap target Wizard you control, then draw a card."

If you tapped Veldaken Anatomist in response, the ability would resolve by trying to tap a wizard, fizzling, and ending (no card drawn). I would like it if someone else could confirm this one, but I think it's accurate.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Fri, 06 March 2015, 16:01:34
Here's another question for you MTG gurus:
If I cast Azami, Lady of Scrolls and used her ability to tap Vedalken Anatomist, could I pay the 3 mana to activate Vedalken Anatomist's ability since, technically, it's being tapped? Or is that not legal since Vedalken Anatomist isn't being tapped of its own volition and simply as a result of another action?
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No you cannot. Azami's ability requires a cost of tapping a wizard, and paying a cost does not allow a response (it doesn't go on the stack). Therefore with no response, you cannot activate the Veldaken's ability.

Ah. That makes sense. There are lots and lots of technicalities to this game, I'm discovering.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 06 March 2015, 19:44:03
(http://i.imgur.com/EPpfn2h.jpg)

It still lives!  I haven't played seriously since 1998 when all my cards got stolen.. I did win the limited Missouri state championship during RGD (ravnica block), but I was just getting started playing pro tours when I got robbed at Origins in 98 >_<


I haven't played at all since my son was born pretty much, I jumped in during the Zendikar prerelease when they were doing the 'treasure' packs, opened up an Unlimited Ancestral Recall.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 06 March 2015, 19:46:01
If I had all my old cards NOW (I probably would have sold them in the interim, but if I did..) I could pay off our house, get a new car, and still have money left over for a couple custom keyboards and a better audio setup ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 06 March 2015, 20:04:36
If I had all my old cards NOW (I probably would have sold them in the interim, but if I did..) I could pay off our house, get a new car, and still have money left over for a couple custom keyboards and a better audio setup ;)

I have way too much money invested in this game...
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 06 March 2015, 20:07:35
If I had all my old cards NOW (I probably would have sold them in the interim, but if I did..) I could pay off our house, get a new car, and still have money left over for a couple custom keyboards and a better audio setup ;)

I have way too much money invested in this game...

Trading was my favorite thing ;)


all dual lands involving island in Beta, the rest of the dual lands in Italian/German black bordered Revised, power 9, stacks of (at the time) type 2 power rares.. I had a box just for Force of Wills (collected them) they weren't worth much then, but holy crap are they expensive now.   Also, I had this really cool Spellground playmat with original artwork drawn on it by a bunch of magic artists and signed by Richard Garfield :'(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 06 March 2015, 20:10:54
I mean..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Underground-Sea-Beta-BGS-7-5-9-5-8-7-5-7-5-MTG-Magic-/121581681641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4ed53be9

That underground sea is only in 'pretty good' condition and its over $4k


Damnit, why am I looking at this now I'm sad about my cards again  :'(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 06 March 2015, 20:13:32
Oh wow, they don't even track DCI rating anymore.. kids these days!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Mon, 09 March 2015, 22:40:08
Hey, I have another one for you guys (won't be the last, I'm sure) ;D
In a recent game my opponent slams me with his entire creature army of non-flyers for his game-winning stroke. Before I declared blockers I played Stormtide Leviathan as a flash from my hand (due to Prophet of Kruphix's text "You may cast creature cards as though they had flash." My opponent and I argued over whether or not my big fish card's ability could negate his already-attacking army. In the end we deduced that my big fish card did indeed null his attack. I finally won the game by sending the big fish over to kill him my next turn.
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So, what say you magical experts?  :D
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Mon, 09 March 2015, 22:45:22
You need to play that before he declares attackers, I think.. but like, he declares he is going to his attack phase, then you play it, then he can declare attackers if he has anything that can attack
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 09 March 2015, 22:58:07
Hey, I have another one for you guys (won't be the last, I'm sure) ;D
In a recent game my opponent slams me with his entire creature army of non-flyers for his game-winning stroke. Before I declared blockers I played Stormtide Leviathan as a flash from my hand (due to Prophet of Kruphix's text "You may cast creature cards as though they had flash." My opponent and I argued over whether or not my big fish card's ability could negate his already-attacking army. In the end we deduced that my big fish card did indeed null his attack. I finally won the game by sending the big fish over to kill him my next turn.
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So, what say you magical experts?  :D

If the creatures have already been declared as attacking then they will continue attacking. If you cast stormtide before he declares creatures as attacking then they will not be able to attack.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 09 March 2015, 23:07:33
Once an opponent moves on to declare combat both players have a chance to cast any instants and flash cards.
This is when you would cast stormtide leviathan.
As soon as attackers are declared, those attacks are locked in and no ability can prevent them from attacking; only the damage thereof can be prevented through abilities of cards that specifically relate to combat damage.
So yes, you could have prevented him from swinging at you if you cast the leviathan before he moved on to declare attackers.
Some people in casual games skip the declare combat step and just turn their things sideways. You have to remind them that you can cast things before they declare attackers a lot of the time.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 10 March 2015, 05:45:42
Ursas Saga is still typ2 right? :)

Last time I checked the extended restrictions really ****ed over my Tinker deck :(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 10 March 2015, 13:31:42
Stormtide Leviathan was in my initial card draw but I refrained from playing it early on so that our game would last longer than the previous in which Stormtide Leviathan was the keystone that helped me win the game. We're casual players and don't normally declare phases; we simply tap creatures while voicing who is being attacked. In that particular game I wasn't sure if Player 2 was planning to attack me or attack Player 3 so I used Stormtide as a last "Oh drat" effort to keep me from dying.

Maybe if we played by stricter rules we wouldn't run into this type of problem.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 14:17:04
True story.. I met my wife at a magic tournament :)


Anyone considering going into magic should be careful tho, it can make 'wallet hack' seem like a cheap date if you let it
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 10 March 2015, 14:22:53
True story.. I met my wife at a magic tournament :)


Anyone considering going into magic should be careful tho, it can make 'wallet hack' seem like a cheap date if you let it

Keyboards are so much more friendly to my wallet than magic is. It's called cardboard crack for a reason :P
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 10 March 2015, 14:40:29
I'm likely going to prerelease. There seems to be a lot of cards which can bounce creatures to the hand. This would work well to bounce your creatures with bolster as well as manifested noncreature spells. Very draft oriented stuff going on here.

This limited format looks really complicated. There seems to be a ton of stuff going on, which in my opinion is pretty cool.

Mardu control was interesting when I used it in limited. However, I have no idea how FRF is going to play out.

I was a big fan of jeskai in khans limited. Just small efficient dudes and removal spells.

I LOOOOVE Jeskai! Not only due to my passion for Asian motifs but also because the cards, themselves, are gorgeous when spread out on the battlefield. I bought the intro deck 3 months ago and have been continually tweaking the cards and mechanics. Now it's super-efficient and powerful against single opponents--not so good against multiple opponents, especially ones with late-game decks.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:03:08
True story.. I met my wife at a magic tournament :)


Anyone considering going into magic should be careful tho, it can make 'wallet hack' seem like a cheap date if you let it

Keyboards are so much more friendly to my wallet than magic is. It's called cardboard crack for a reason :P

Geez, now you tell me!  ;)

My friend tried to get me into MTG around '99 but for whatever reason I didn't see the appeal. I had previously played the Star Trek and Star Wars card games but didn't get super into them either. Then about 3 or 4 months ago my fake-nephew busts out his decks at one of our "game nights" and offered his green/white for me to try out--that was IT! It must have been the new mechanics, upgraded abilities, visual beauty, or something else that hooked me in this time. Now I live on the corner of Destitute and Welfare in a cardboard box hawking my last pair of jeans for a John Avon limited edition forest.  :-\
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:24:58
True story.. I met my wife at a magic tournament :)


Anyone considering going into magic should be careful tho, it can make 'wallet hack' seem like a cheap date if you let it

Keyboards are so much more friendly to my wallet than magic is. It's called cardboard crack for a reason :P

Geez, now you tell me!  ;)

My friend tried to get me into MTG around '99 but for whatever reason I didn't see the appeal. I had previously played the Star Trek and Star Wars card games but didn't get super into them either. Then about 3 or 4 months ago my fake-nephew busts out his decks at one of our "game nights" and offered his green/white for me to try out--that was IT! It must have been the new mechanics, upgraded abilities, visual beauty, or something else that hooked me in this time. Now I live on the corner of Destitute and Welfare in a cardboard box hawking my last pair of jeans for a John Avon limited edition forest.  :-\

Wait til you try foils..
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:25:50
My old type 2 sligh deck didnt run any mountains that werent from Arabian Nights, lol
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:26:22
I mean, why would you use a basically free mountain when you could be using one that costs $25!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:27:20
I mean, why would you use a basically free mountain when you could be using one that costs $25!

The basics in my legacy deck are $40 foil full art islands. No regrets.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:41:54
That seems to be about the price on the AN mountains now too.. been a while since I've played ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: JinDesu on Tue, 10 March 2015, 15:56:02
And I thought my foil swamps was bad ._.

They were only like a $1 at the time (few years back).
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: TacticalCoder on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:35:35
That underground sea is only in 'pretty good' condition and its over $4k

It's always been the most pricey dual land... I only have the "fake beta" Underground Sea : I've got four "Foreign Black Borders" Underground Sea. They're worth today 100x what I paid them for nearly twenty years ago  :)

(I've got about 30 dual-lands, all FBBs)

Prices for these never ever seems to go down.  It's insane. I probably already said it but my MTG cards are in a safe at the bank. I've got several K's of dual lands and a few other niceties (Bazaar of Baghdad, The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale, Force of Will, etc.). I probably also have a few things worth some money to collectors, like the first japanese Serra Angel, but totally miscut. I've got binders full of cards in a garage: one day I should try to find someone in my city who knows all the cards and have him have a look at my cards to see which one are worth keeping... A big problem I've got is that I've a ****load of cards in japanese, thousands of them, and I don't speak japanese and can't tell from the drawing which card it is  :D

I still recognized a few things like Lion Eye's Diamond, Natural Order, etc.  So I know I've got a few niceties but I just can't sort all that mess: there are just too many cards  ???
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:43:46
That underground sea is only in 'pretty good' condition and its over $4k

It's always been the most pricey dual land... I only have the "fake beta" Underground Sea : I've got four "Foreign Black Borders" Underground Sea. They're worth today 100x what I paid them for nearly twenty years ago  :)

(I've got about 30 dual-lands, all FBBs)

Prices for these never ever seems to go down.  It's insane.

back when I had my stuff stolen in 98 I had a full set of 40 black border dual lands.. the blue producing ones all beta, most of the rest foreign revised, as well as power 9 etc (not beta tho lol)

could pay off my mortgage!  :'(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: TacticalCoder on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:54:10
back when I had my stuff stolen in 98 I had a full set of 40 black border dual lands.. could pay off my mortgage!  :'(

That is really bad luck.  I really do hate thieves :(   I know some "friends" stole a few cards in my binders at home (where we used to play lots of Magic) but thankfully I kept my most important cards in a specific binder which was always well hid :-/
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 10 March 2015, 17:57:52
I was just a kid back then (18) now a days my insurance would just be giving me a ****load of money, lol
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 10 March 2015, 21:59:41
That underground sea is only in 'pretty good' condition and its over $4k

It's always been the most pricey dual land... I only have the "fake beta" Underground Sea : I've got four "Foreign Black Borders" Underground Sea. They're worth today 100x what I paid them for nearly twenty years ago  :)

(I've got about 30 dual-lands, all FBBs)

Prices for these never ever seems to go down.  It's insane. I probably already said it but my MTG cards are in a safe at the bank. I've got several K's of dual lands and a few other niceties (Bazaar of Baghdad, The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale, Force of Will, etc.). I probably also have a few things worth some money to collectors, like the first japanese Serra Angel, but totally miscut. I've got binders full of cards in a garage: one day I should try to find someone in my city who knows all the cards and have him have a look at my cards to see which one are worth keeping... A big problem I've got is that I've a ****load of cards in japanese, thousands of them, and I don't speak japanese and can't tell from the drawing which card it is  :D

I still recognized a few things like Lion Eye's Diamond, Natural Order, etc.  So I know I've got a few niceties but I just can't sort all that mess: there are just too many cards  ???

Where are you located, I want to gawk at your nice things :P
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: GenKaan on Wed, 11 March 2015, 06:56:22
Hehe had 8 Force of will, 4 of each blue dual land (unlimited), 4 mana drain, 4 (BB) Ball lightning, a beta Demonic tutor and a overall killer Oath deck. Sold it to get money for a mortgage loan

Did sting at the time but didnt really enjoy playing the lame Oath style even if I almost never lost. Still got my Tinker deck even if its rekt by restrictions and the movement in the extended format. Still cant believe it was ever legal
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Wed, 11 March 2015, 07:02:10
Hehe had 8 Force of will, 4 of each blue dual land (unlimited), 4 mana drain, 4 (BB) Ball lightning, a beta Demonic tutor and a overall killer Oath deck. Sold it to get money for a mortgage loan

Did sting at the time but didnt really enjoy playing the lame Oath style even if I almost never lost. Still got my Tinker deck even if its rekt by restrictions and the movement in the extended format. Still cant believe it was ever legal

I miss old school magic..  but my favorite thing to do was drafting anyway
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Thu, 12 March 2015, 11:32:30
I miss old school magic..  but my favorite thing to do was drafting anyway
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Sometimes I wanna kick myself for not getting into MTG in the '90s but, hey, at least I'm into it now (REALLY into it  :-\ ). I've been playing for only 3 months and I've constructed 5 good playable decks and craploads of standard lands that it seems I've been subconsciously collecting (for the artwork, mostly).

I find myself being drawn more to the old-style cards with their traditionally-illustrated art and simplified abilities. I've gotten to the point in which I can look at an illustration and name the artist about 20% of the time. John Avon: my personal fave! I have a lot of cards that I don't even use in decks that I keep just for the artwork. Someday I'd like to matte a bunch of them in a frame.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: GenKaan on Fri, 13 March 2015, 05:11:32
Hehe had 8 Force of will, 4 of each blue dual land (unlimited), 4 mana drain, 4 (BB) Ball lightning, a beta Demonic tutor and a overall killer Oath deck. Sold it to get money for a mortgage loan

Did sting at the time but didnt really enjoy playing the lame Oath style even if I almost never lost. Still got my Tinker deck even if its rekt by restrictions and the movement in the extended format. Still cant believe it was ever legal

I miss old school magic..  but my favorite thing to do was drafting anyway

I kinda like having a ****ton of money (compare to back then) and spending like $200ish on a deck every other "block" (not sure what its called now). Did build a sligh/curse of the stalked prey deck when Innistrad came out. Paid like $15 each for my Stromkirk Noble, should have never looked em up because now they are down to $2 :p

Magic isn't what it used to be. either Im getting old or all these kids with their skateboards should get off my front yard
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: cmadrid on Fri, 13 March 2015, 08:43:58
get their skateboards off my lawn, and their hands off my keyboard!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 23 June 2015, 12:16:29
Question for you guys:

Spellshift
"Counter target instant or sorcery spell. Its controller reveals cards from the top of his or her library until he or she reveals an instant or sorcery card. That player may play that card without paying its mana cost. Then he or she shuffles his or her library."

I'd like to cast Spellshift on my own spell in hopes of searching my library for a specific sorcery spell. The phrase "...until he or she reveals an instant or sorcery card" eludes to having to stop revealing cards once the first instant or sorcery card is revealed. Am I correct in assuming this?

Is there a card (preferably blue) that would allow a player to search his or her library for a specific sorcery card?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 23 June 2015, 12:21:15
Yes to all of your questions.

Spellshift stops milling when you find either an instant or a sorcery.

Mystical Tutor and Personal Tutor are the first cards that come to mind, which put the desired card types on top of your deck. You can also use things like ponder, brainstorm, preordain, and friends to manipulate the card you want to the top of your deck as well.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 23 June 2015, 12:40:49
Yes to all of your questions.

Spellshift stops milling when you find either an instant or a sorcery.

Mystical Tutor and Personal Tutor are the first cards that come to mind, which put the desired card types on top of your deck. You can also use things like ponder, brainstorm, preordain, and friends to manipulate the card you want to the top of your deck as well.

Thanks. Those cards are exactly what I'm looking for. :cool:
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:38:46
So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 17 July 2015, 21:54:07
So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Yup I did 2 prereleases last weekend :D

Went 3/1 at both. The first on UWR small dudes, and the second on UBW flyers.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 17 July 2015, 22:01:08

So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Lemme know how the set is, think ll grab a fat pack in a few days.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 17 July 2015, 22:17:07
So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Yup I did 2 prereleases last weekend :D

Went 3/1 at both. The first on UWR small dudes, and the second on UBW flyers.

Nice! I was gonna go to a pre-release last week, then got caught up at work and was too tired to go. Midnight release last night was a purchase and leave because of how sick I was...didn't want to infect anybody at the store with w/e the hell it is I have.


So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Lemme know how the set is, think ll grab a fat pack in a few days.

Honestly, it's not that exciting of a set. I do like the dual-sided planeswalkers though, and there are a good handful of white cards that are more than playable in this set. (Makes me happy since I play white/blue against friends. Don't play at stores unless it's sealed)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 17 July 2015, 22:21:03
So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Yup I did 2 prereleases last weekend :D

Went 3/1 at both. The first on UWR small dudes, and the second on UBW flyers.

Nice! I was gonna go to a pre-release last week, then got caught up at work and was too tired to go. Midnight release last night was a purchase and leave because of how sick I was...didn't want to infect anybody at the store with w/e the hell it is I have.


So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Lemme know how the set is, think ll grab a fat pack in a few days.

Honestly, it's not that exciting of a set. I do like the dual-sided planeswalkers though, and there are a good handful of white cards that are more than playable in this set. (Makes me happy since I play white/blue against friends. Don't play at stores unless it's sealed)

I want a foil dark petition, that's really all I want from it tho.

The limited plays pretty nicely tho imo.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Sat, 18 July 2015, 10:41:29
Opened up my box and fat pack. Box yielded enough great pulls to pay for both if I were to sell them. 2 planeswalkers (Nissa/ Jace), and a total of 6 mythics from the box as well as 1 foil rare, and the fat pack didn't really have anything.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Sat, 18 July 2015, 10:54:54
Opened up my box and fat pack. Box yielded enough great pulls to pay for both if I were to sell them. 2 planeswalkers (Nissa/ Jace), and a total of 6 mythics from the box as well as 1 foil rare, and the fat pack didn't really have anything.

Very nice.

I definitely recommend drafting some origins if you're into limited. The format is pretty solid.

Today for me however is a legacy tournament. Here's hoping all goes well! :D
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Sat, 18 July 2015, 11:26:36
Opened up my box and fat pack. Box yielded enough great pulls to pay for both if I were to sell them. 2 planeswalkers (Nissa/ Jace), and a total of 6 mythics from the box as well as 1 foil rare, and the fat pack didn't really have anything.

Very nice.

I definitely recommend drafting some origins if you're into limited. The format is pretty solid.

Today for me however is a legacy tournament. Here's hoping all goes well! :D

Good luck! I'm visiting family this week, but I may go draft next week. Starting a 4 week sealed tournament at one of my local shops this week as well.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: beehatch on Sat, 18 July 2015, 16:01:27
This is kinda random, but I have a ton of magic the gathering stuff I'm not using anymore. I'll get around to posting pictures at some point.

However I have a bunch of empty fatpack/booster boxes/deck boxes/sleeves (some people like specific ones). I also have a ton of cards, especially older ones since I played mostly in EDH/commander and traded. I don't have any cards past Khans, since that's basically when I quit so, sorry standard players :P

If you have like a list of cards you're after let me know and I'll see if I have any. I would just ask for you to cover the shipping costs.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Sat, 18 July 2015, 17:16:14
This is kinda random, but I have a ton of magic the gathering stuff I'm not using anymore. I'll get around to posting pictures at some point.

However I have a bunch of empty fatpack/booster boxes/deck boxes/sleeves (some people like specific ones). I also have a ton of cards, especially older ones since I played mostly in EDH/commander and traded. I don't have any cards past Khans, since that's basically when I quit so, sorry standard players :P

If you have like a list of cards you're after let me know and I'll see if I have any. I would just ask for you to cover the shipping costs.

I'd love to see some of what you have.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Sat, 18 July 2015, 18:04:06
This is kinda random, but I have a ton of magic the gathering stuff I'm not using anymore. I'll get around to posting pictures at some point.

However I have a bunch of empty fatpack/booster boxes/deck boxes/sleeves (some people like specific ones). I also have a ton of cards, especially older ones since I played mostly in EDH/commander and traded. I don't have any cards past Khans, since that's basically when I quit so, sorry standard players :P

If you have like a list of cards you're after let me know and I'll see if I have any. I would just ask for you to cover the shipping costs.

I'd love to see some of what you have.

Same. I'm getting into EDH at work, and could always use some more stuff for my white/blue deck
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Sat, 18 July 2015, 22:25:58
I've gotten into tiny leader decks lately.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Sat, 18 July 2015, 22:28:31
I'm still playing legacy and extremely cut throat edh myself :D
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sun, 19 July 2015, 11:54:16
So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Yup I did 2 prereleases last weekend :D

Went 3/1 at both. The first on UWR small dudes, and the second on UBW flyers.

Nice! I was gonna go to a pre-release last week, then got caught up at work and was too tired to go. Midnight release last night was a purchase and leave because of how sick I was...didn't want to infect anybody at the store with w/e the hell it is I have.


So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Lemme know how the set is, think ll grab a fat pack in a few days.

Honestly, it's not that exciting of a set. I do like the dual-sided planeswalkers though, and there are a good handful of white cards that are more than playable in this set. (Makes me happy since I play white/blue against friends. Don't play at stores unless it's sealed)

My girlfriend pulled a dual-sided Liliana from her black prerelease pack. I drooled on it a little  :p I, myself, am enjoying the new thopter-support cards. I love me some artifacts!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sun, 19 July 2015, 12:48:22
I presented the following query to my local FB MTG group and received conflicting results. I will now put my trust in a more reliable source: you, the GH MTG community.

My question is this:
If I enchant Whipkeeper with Veteran's Voice will the enchantment's tapping ability activate along with Whipkeeper's, thus giving the dwarf damage-dealing as well as distribution of +2/+1 to another creature? The way in which the enchantment is worded confuses me: The cost is 0 but the effect seems to be divided into cost: effect, as well.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Sun, 19 July 2015, 12:59:06
I presented the following query to my local FB MTG group and received conflicting results. I will now put my trust in a more reliable source: you, the GH MTG community.

My question is this:
If I enchant Whipkeeper with Veteran's Voice will the enchantment's tapping ability activate along with Whipkeeper's, thus giving the dwarf damage-dealing as well as distribution of +2/+1 to another creature? The way in which the enchantment is worded confuses me: The cost is 0 but the effect seems to be divided into cost: effect, as well.

http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=3189

So the trick is to look up the card on gatherer for the correct wording.

The enchantment gives an ability that requires the creature to tap, ignore the 0 mana cost written on the card. It just requires tapping the dude as the cost.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sun, 19 July 2015, 13:40:18
I presented the following query to my local FB MTG group and received conflicting results. I will now put my trust in a more reliable source: you, the GH MTG community.

My question is this:
If I enchant Whipkeeper with Veteran's Voice will the enchantment's tapping ability activate along with Whipkeeper's, thus giving the dwarf damage-dealing as well as distribution of +2/+1 to another creature? The way in which the enchantment is worded confuses me: The cost is 0 but the effect seems to be divided into cost: effect, as well.

http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=3189

So the trick is to look up the card on gatherer for the correct wording.

The enchantment gives an ability that requires the creature to tap, ignore the 0 mana cost written on the card. It just requires tapping the dude as the cost.

I did not know about oracle text. Now the wording makes sense. Thanks.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Sun, 19 July 2015, 13:45:14
If wording ever seems really janky, check the oracle text. Especially on older cards.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 20 July 2015, 18:24:01
Yup, I like to play Legacy and Vintage when possible. I've been playing the combo Lands deck lately. I'm hoping to make it to Eternal Weekend next month.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 20 July 2015, 18:30:58
Yup, I like to play Legacy and Vintage when possible. I've been playing the combo Lands deck lately. I'm hoping to make it to Eternal Weekend next month.

Oh sweet! Let me know if you end up heading out. More than likely I'll be heading out as well, since I live pretty close to Philly.

Unfortunately I will not be able to participate in the vintage portion however.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 20 July 2015, 18:58:04
Sweet, I definitely will.

I might be able to loan you Dredge w/ Bazaars for Sunday... depends on who comes with me.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 20 July 2015, 19:09:57
So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Yup I did 2 prereleases last weekend :D

Went 3/1 at both. The first on UWR small dudes, and the second on UBW flyers.

Nice! I was gonna go to a pre-release last week, then got caught up at work and was too tired to go. Midnight release last night was a purchase and leave because of how sick I was...didn't want to infect anybody at the store with w/e the hell it is I have.


So, did anyone go to midnight release? I got the promo price for a booster/fat pack. Spending tomorrow opening/sorting.

Lemme know how the set is, think ll grab a fat pack in a few days.

Honestly, it's not that exciting of a set. I do like the dual-sided planeswalkers though, and there are a good handful of white cards that are more than playable in this set. (Makes me happy since I play white/blue against friends. Don't play at stores unless it's sealed)

My girlfriend pulled a dual-sided Liliana from her black prerelease pack. I drooled on it a little  :p I, myself, am enjoying the new thopter-support cards. I love me some artifacts!

Nice! So far, I've pulled 2 Jaces and a Nissa. Lillian is the one I'm after though.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 20 July 2015, 19:32:07
Sweet, I definitely will.

I might be able to loan you Dredge w/ Bazaars for Sunday... depends on who comes with me.

Oh that would be awesome.

What do you play if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 20 July 2015, 19:43:06
I am planning to play Stax. Maybe an aggro variant, or maybe 5C.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 20 July 2015, 19:52:37
I am planning to play Stax. Maybe an aggro variant, or maybe 5C.

Oh that's not something I would have ever guessed. Very interesting.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 21 July 2015, 14:27:17
My girlfriend pulled a dual-sided Liliana from her black prerelease pack. I drooled on it a little  :p I, myself, am enjoying the new thopter-support cards. I love me some artifacts!
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Nice! So far, I've pulled 2 Jaces and a Nissa. Lillian is the one I'm after though.
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I would've gone red, myself, if I were buying a pack. I get way too much satisfaction from hurting my opponents with my Dwarfs-on-Fire deck!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 July 2015, 15:16:12
Hearthstone, it so much >> Magic.. (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-036.gif)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 21 July 2015, 15:47:44
Yup, I like to play Legacy and Vintage when possible. I've been playing the combo Lands deck lately. I'm hoping to make it to Eternal Weekend next month.

Any chance you're willing to post a copy of your lands list?

Also how has it been performing for you lately?

I'm currently running High Tide, but the meta has been beating it up a lot lately. I've been considering swapping over to the grixis control lists that have been showing up lately. They look like a ton of fun to pilot.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Thu, 06 August 2015, 11:23:39
Is anyone else planning on attending Eternal Weekend in Philly on the 20th?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 06 August 2015, 11:26:35
Is anyone else planning on attending Eternal Weekend in Philly on the 20th?

Wish I could. Currently planning on attending the GP in Detroit on the 14th though.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Sun, 09 August 2015, 20:52:44
So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 09 August 2015, 21:52:57

So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.

Post pics when you get them :D

I'm finally going to buy some origins tomorrow....I hope!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: evolveS on Mon, 10 August 2015, 11:13:32
playsets of forces & fetches away from finishing UB Reanimator
playsets of fetches & Argothians and a couple Serra's Sanctums away from finishing Enchantress
very far away from finishing The Gate, but I like the disruption package

Legacy feels more expensive than geekhack :/
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 10 August 2015, 11:17:02

So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.

Post pics when you get them :D

I'm finally going to buy some origins tomorrow....I hope!

I plan on posting some photos when everything's done. Have more cards slowly rolling in this week before my enchantments are finished for the deck.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 10 August 2015, 11:23:24


So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.

Post pics when you get them :D

I'm finally going to buy some origins tomorrow....I hope!

I plan on posting some photos when everything's done. Have more cards slowly rolling in this week before my enchantments are finished for the deck.

Looking forward to it!


On another note, anyone have an Ugin they wanna give me? :D
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 10 August 2015, 11:26:41
playsets of forces & fetches away from finishing UB Reanimator
playsets of fetches & Argothians and a couple Serra's Sanctums away from finishing Enchantress
very far away from finishing The Gate, but I like the disruption package

Legacy feels more expensive than geekhack :/

Magic is infinitely more expensive than geekhack.

My wallet hates magic.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 10 August 2015, 20:03:21


So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.

Post pics when you get them :D

I'm finally going to buy some origins tomorrow....I hope!

I plan on posting some photos when everything's done. Have more cards slowly rolling in this week before my enchantments are finished for the deck.

Looking forward to it!


On another note, anyone have an Ugin they wanna give me? :D

I've been waiting for my Ugin to come in the mail for a week...my heart/wallet hurt
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 10 August 2015, 21:09:39



So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.

Post pics when you get them :D

I'm finally going to buy some origins tomorrow....I hope!

I plan on posting some photos when everything's done. Have more cards slowly rolling in this week before my enchantments are finished for the deck.

Looking forward to it!


On another note, anyone have an Ugin they wanna give me? :D

I've been waiting for my Ugin to come in the mail for a week...my heart/wallet hurt

Oh man, take a selfie with it! I'm in love with the dragons and artifacts. So sad the box I opened didn't have it.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 10 August 2015, 21:12:50



So, I've had some singles rolling in this last week for my Dragon EDH tribal deck. I'm excited for the rest of them to get here so I can finally play it.

Post pics when you get them :D

I'm finally going to buy some origins tomorrow....I hope!

I plan on posting some photos when everything's done. Have more cards slowly rolling in this week before my enchantments are finished for the deck.

Looking forward to it!


On another note, anyone have an Ugin they wanna give me? :D

I've been waiting for my Ugin to come in the mail for a week...my heart/wallet hurt

Oh man, take a selfie with it! I'm in love with the dragons and artifacts. So sad the box I opened didn't have it.

Dragon art and effects are the reason I started playing. Will do.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 10 August 2015, 21:15:06
Dragons?

I just want to draw more cards.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 02 October 2015, 01:06:17
Anyone picking up Battle for Zendikar stuff tomorrow(or today)? I am much excite
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 02 October 2015, 07:58:51
I'm trying to pick up a bunch of the expedition full art lands, but aside from that there really isn't much in the set that I'm interested in.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 02 October 2015, 16:29:33
Anyone picking up Battle for Zendikar stuff tomorrow(or today)? I am much excite

WHAT THE ****??? YOU HAVE NEVER SHARED YOUR MAGIC INTERESTS WITH ME

i'm wholly convinced ur a fuccboi and i hate you 5ever

I'm trying to pick up a bunch of the expedition full art lands, but aside from that there really isn't much in the set that I'm interested in.

the new gideon is pretty nasty. i want the new ob nix for my mono-black edh deck.


p.s., i got a godless shrine last night so i'm pretty done with my lust towards expeditions. all i want now is a planeswalker or more dranas for standard play
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 02 October 2015, 16:40:50
Anyone picking up Battle for Zendikar stuff tomorrow(or today)? I am much excite

WHAT THE ****??? YOU HAVE NEVER SHARED YOUR MAGIC INTERESTS WITH ME

i'm wholly convinced ur a fuccboi and i hate you 5ever

I'm trying to pick up a bunch of the expedition full art lands, but aside from that there really isn't much in the set that I'm interested in.

the new gideon is pretty nasty. i want the new ob nix for my mono-black edh deck.


p.s., i got a godless shrine last night so i'm pretty done with my lust towards expeditions. all i want now is a planeswalker or more dranas for standard play

I want all the relevant expeditions for my Zur edh list. My entire mana base minus the ABU duals will be full art foil, and it will be amazing.

I need:

All the fetches except wooded foothills, watery grave, hallowed fountain, and the new UB and UW lands.

It's going to be rough.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 02 October 2015, 16:53:18
Anyone picking up Battle for Zendikar stuff tomorrow(or today)? I am much excite

WHAT THE ****??? YOU HAVE NEVER SHARED YOUR MAGIC INTERESTS WITH ME

i'm wholly convinced ur a fuccboi and i hate you 5ever

I'm trying to pick up a bunch of the expedition full art lands, but aside from that there really isn't much in the set that I'm interested in.

the new gideon is pretty nasty. i want the new ob nix for my mono-black edh deck.


p.s., i got a godless shrine last night so i'm pretty done with my lust towards expeditions. all i want now is a planeswalker or more dranas for standard play

I want all the relevant expeditions for my Zur edh list. My entire mana base minus the ABU duals will be full art foil, and it will be amazing.

I need:

All the fetches except wooded foothills, watery grave, hallowed fountain, and the new UB and UW lands.

It's going to be rough.

U full art foils are so nasty expensive and handsome. that's an admirable endgame you have going on there

but for real, i'll be drafting foil islands first pick with absolutely no hesitation unless there's $10+ value in my rare slot
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: nephiel on Fri, 02 October 2015, 16:57:02
I retired around the 5th edition. Sold off all my cards except a few mementos.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 02 October 2015, 16:59:26
Anyone picking up Battle for Zendikar stuff tomorrow(or today)? I am much excite

WHAT THE ****??? YOU HAVE NEVER SHARED YOUR MAGIC INTERESTS WITH ME

i'm wholly convinced ur a fuccboi and i hate you 5ever

I'm trying to pick up a bunch of the expedition full art lands, but aside from that there really isn't much in the set that I'm interested in.

the new gideon is pretty nasty. i want the new ob nix for my mono-black edh deck.


p.s., i got a godless shrine last night so i'm pretty done with my lust towards expeditions. all i want now is a planeswalker or more dranas for standard play

I want all the relevant expeditions for my Zur edh list. My entire mana base minus the ABU duals will be full art foil, and it will be amazing.

I need:

All the fetches except wooded foothills, watery grave, hallowed fountain, and the new UB and UW lands.

It's going to be rough.

U full art foils are so nasty expensive and handsome. that's an admirable endgame you have going on there

but for real, i'll be drafting foil islands first pick with absolutely no hesitation unless there's $10+ value in my rare slot

My basics 10 basic islands and 1 swamp were OG zen foils before expeditions were announced, so I feel obligated xD
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Sun, 04 October 2015, 01:45:07
pulled a steam vents in my pre-release pack : ' ]
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Sun, 04 October 2015, 01:55:49
I forgot to post my edh deck here! Pictures coming soon. And clacktalk, hmu, we have some negotiating to do for that steam vents ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 06 October 2015, 23:12:05
[attachimg=1] - When Spitebellows leaves the battlefield, if deals 6 damage to target creature. Would bouncing Spitebellows to my hand with Void Snare satisfy the action of leaves the battlefield and thereby dealing 6 damage to target creature?[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:00:15
(Attachment Link) - When Spitebellows leaves the battlefield, if deals 6 damage to target creature. Would bouncing Spitebellows to my hand with Void Snare satisfy the action of leaves the battlefield and thereby dealing 6 damage to target creature? (Attachment Link)

This does work the way you want it to. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Wed, 07 October 2015, 08:06:35
(Attachment Link) - When Spitebellows leaves the battlefield, if deals 6 damage to target creature. Would bouncing Spitebellows to my hand with Void Snare satisfy the action of leaves the battlefield and thereby dealing 6 damage to target creature? (Attachment Link)

This does work the way you want it to. Enjoy.

I will! Thanks.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: evolveS on Wed, 07 October 2015, 11:23:19
Putting my competitive legacy decks on hold and focusing on some more casual lists:

10-land stompy (going to try and jam Sylvan Library and Vault Skirges in here)
Mono black control (Jitte and Bob are casual right?)
Enchantress
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Tue, 13 October 2015, 22:16:51
So, other than clacktalk, anyone pull any expeditions yet? I pulled an Overgrown Tomb from one fat pack and a Windswept Heath from another fat pack. Sadly, they're both going back to Wizards Friday because the edges are messed up.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 13 October 2015, 22:25:37
I still haven't opened any BFZ.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Tue, 13 October 2015, 22:27:39
I still haven't opened any BFZ.

TBH, if you don't want the full art lands, it's not really a set worth opening. There's not much value, and the only card really worth using is Gideon or Ob. I really wasn't opening it for the expeditions, but now that I have them, I'm gambling further with the set.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 13 October 2015, 22:49:29
I still haven't opened any BFZ.

TBH, if you don't want the full art lands, it's not really a set worth opening. There's not much value, and the only card really worth using is Gideon or Ob. I really wasn't opening it for the expeditions, but now that I have them, I'm gambling further with the set.

I want expeditions for my EDH deck, but that's it. Everything else in the set looked boring.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: TacticalCoder on Wed, 14 October 2015, 14:00:55
That underground sea is only in 'pretty good' condition and its over $4k

It's always been the most pricey dual land... I only have the "fake beta" Underground Sea : I've got four "Foreign Black Borders" Underground Sea. They're worth today 100x what I paid them for nearly twenty years ago  :)

(I've got about 30 dual-lands, all FBBs)

Prices for these never ever seems to go down.  It's insane. I probably already said it but my MTG cards are in a safe at the bank. I've got several K's of dual lands and a few other niceties (Bazaar of Baghdad, The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale, Force of Will, etc.). I probably also have a few things worth some money to collectors, like the first japanese Serra Angel, but totally miscut. I've got binders full of cards in a garage: one day I should try to find someone in my city who knows all the cards and have him have a look at my cards to see which one are worth keeping... A big problem I've got is that I've a ****load of cards in japanese, thousands of them, and I don't speak japanese and can't tell from the drawing which card it is  :D

I still recognized a few things like Lion Eye's Diamond, Natural Order, etc.  So I know I've got a few niceties but I just can't sort all that mess: there are just too many cards  ???

Where are you located, I want to gawk at your nice things :p

Forgot to answer...  I'm in Europe so it's a bit far for you to come help me with all my cards :)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 11 November 2015, 23:50:24
Wow Skuloth, just saw your EDH deck in the subreddit, and damn. I'm jelly

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ad-nauseam-zur/
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Thu, 12 November 2015, 08:57:04
Wow Skuloth, just saw your EDH deck in the subreddit, and damn. I'm jelly

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ad-nauseam-zur/

:D

I've put a ton of time and effort into that list, and I'm super proud of it.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:37:32
hey guys, Im pretty "into" MTG myself, good to see theres other players on here! I rarely play physical magic anymore but I do have some cards that are ok still. If you are interested in seeing what I have for sale/trade with physical cards, just give me a PM and I can link my deckbox.org inventory (highly recommend deckbox.org!)

If any of you rock MTGO my username is "Skargath" add me! If your looking for specific stuff on there, message me I have a shamefully large online collection.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: GenKaan on Fri, 13 November 2015, 10:05:30
Found some of my old cards! :D
Wish I had enough to build a full Unglue deck

(http://i.imgur.com/mP2c3Uv.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Tue, 29 December 2015, 14:23:33
Found some of my old cards! :D
Wish I had enough to build a full Unglue deck

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mP2c3Uv.jpg)


Cracked was a really cool set, I have some too and just recently looked them up, none of them really reatined any value haha :(
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Blueblue on Wed, 13 January 2016, 05:54:27
Anyone still play more eternal formats of MTG like vintage and legacy?
I quit right before Theros and sold out.
Still have nice things like forces and Imperial Recruiter though.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Wed, 13 January 2016, 10:41:12
Anyone still play more eternal formats of MTG like vintage and legacy?
I quit right before Theros and sold out.
Still have nice things like forces and Imperial Recruiter though.

 
Most definitely! Legacy is my ****! Havent seen Imperial Recruiter surface in any meta for a long ass time though.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 13 January 2016, 11:51:36
The only formats I play currently are legacy and edh.

I'm playing the epic storm in legacy and Ad Nauseam Zur in edh.

I really like ad nauseam.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Blueblue on Wed, 13 January 2016, 12:42:28
Anyone still play more eternal formats of MTG like vintage and legacy?
I quit right before Theros and sold out.
Still have nice things like forces and Imperial Recruiter though.

 
Most definitely! Legacy is my ****! Havent seen Imperial Recruiter surface in any meta for a long ass time though.

I got mine from a friend who found a pair in a shoebox a long while back. Minty still!

Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Wed, 13 January 2016, 13:09:21
Anyone still play more eternal formats of MTG like vintage and legacy?
I quit right before Theros and sold out.
Still have nice things like forces and Imperial Recruiter though.

 
Most definitely! Legacy is my ****! Havent seen Imperial Recruiter surface in any meta for a long ass time though.

I got mine from a friend who found a pair in a shoebox a long while back. Minty still!

I found a rishidan port that i didnt even know i had fully mint a few weeks ago..... thumbing thru random old cards them BAM.... its been sitting in that box sence 1998,,,, $100 now :)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: DaveW on Wed, 13 January 2016, 13:34:53
Haven't played in years but it's so cool that it is still popular. I started in high school just before Antiquities was released and sold most of my cards before going to college (the expansion after Ice Age had just came out or was about to come out). At the time, I got about $2k for my collection which included the Power 9 (all Unlimited except Time Walk (beta) and Timetwister (alpha)), full Revised set, full expansions from Arabian Nights to The Dark, and most of the rest of the expansions.

I don't even want to think about how much those cards would be worth now. The Sony VAIO PCV-90 that I bought with the money served me well back then so...

(https://i.imgur.com/wlf4aG8.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Blueblue on Wed, 13 January 2016, 13:37:12
Haven't played in years but it's so cool that it is still popular. I started in high school just before Antiquities was released and sold most of my cards before going to college (the expansion after Ice Age had just came out or was about to come out). At the time, I got about $2k for my collection which included the Power 9 (all Unlimited except Time Walk (beta) and Timetwister (alpha)), full Revised set, full expansions from Arabian Nights to The Dark, and most of the rest of the expansions.

I don't even want to think about how much those cards would be worth now. The Sony VAIO PCV-90 that I bought with the money served me well back then so...

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/wlf4aG8.jpg)


At the time probably worth. I sold out for around 6-7k to fund my rig.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Wed, 13 January 2016, 13:47:28
The only formats I play currently are legacy and edh.

I'm playing the epic storm in legacy and Ad Nauseam Zur in edh.

I really like ad nauseam.

I have a couple super competitive storm decks, and have had good luck in MTGO tourneys (winning a few) but man TES is a glass cannon, Ive had people mulligan against me down to 4 looking for FoW and then he ended up winning. As long as you dont run headfirst into a counter storm is very powerfull. Currently running re-animator (gristlebrand owns) which ive had way more luck with.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:03:12
The only formats I play currently are legacy and edh.

I'm playing the epic storm in legacy and Ad Nauseam Zur in edh.

I really like ad nauseam.

I have a couple super competitive storm decks, and have had good luck in MTGO tourneys (winning a few) but man TES is a glass cannon, Ive had people mulligan against me down to 4 looking for FoW and then he ended up winning. As long as you dont run headfirst into a counter storm is very powerfull. Currently running re-animator (gristlebrand owns) which ive had way more luck with.

I actually don't find TES all that less resilient than ANT. We play the same number of discard spells as ANT does, and I like being able to make plays under things like thalia and counterbalance instead of having to try to remove them.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: decker on Wed, 13 January 2016, 14:09:06
I played a lot from 95 to 2000, then again a lot from 2003 to 2005.
At some point I played with friends on virtual tables, making random color decks using old sets.
Now I only play against AIs in Manalink or Forge.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: GenKaan on Wed, 13 January 2016, 16:52:59
Anyone still play more eternal formats of MTG like vintage and legacy?
I quit right before Theros and sold out.
Still have nice things like forces and Imperial Recruiter though.

 
Most definitely! Legacy is my ****! Havent seen Imperial Recruiter surface in any meta for a long ass time though.

I got mine from a friend who found a pair in a shoebox a long while back. Minty still!

I found a rishidan port that i didnt even know i had fully mint a few weeks ago..... thumbing thru random old cards them BAM.... its been sitting in that box sence 1998,,,, $100 now :)

Yooo I have 4 Rishidan Port in my Tinker deck, all mint. d($_$)b Also 4 Tangle Wire, Masticore, and a ton of other Urza block rares!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:20:13
Hi guys (& gals).
If a non-artifact creature is turned into an artifact until the end of turn and then is put into a graveyard from play, would said creature continue to be an artifact while in the graveyard and beyond?
My query concerns these 2 cards: Liquimetal Coating and Conversion Chamber.[attachimg=1][attachimg=2]

See where I'm going with this? I'm not sure if it's entirely legal to qualify the newly-turned artifact creature residing in the graveyard as fodder for the Conversion Chamber.

I will give you some time to discuss...
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Sun, 13 March 2016, 23:56:38
what does the oracle text say
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Mon, 14 March 2016, 08:13:35
Hi guys (& gals).
If a non-artifact creature is turned into an artifact until the end of turn and then is put into a graveyard from play, would said creature continue to be an artifact while in the graveyard and beyond?
My query concerns these 2 cards: Liquimetal Coating and Conversion Chamber. (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

See where I'm going with this? I'm not sure if it's entirely legal to qualify the newly-turned artifact creature residing in the graveyard as fodder for the Conversion Chamber.

I will give you some time to discuss...

In the graveyard it would only be what is printed on the card.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 18 March 2016, 11:34:27
Been thinking about getting into this...

But the prices... RIP

I would have to liquidate some Keyboard stuff to just get started.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Fri, 18 March 2016, 11:37:43
I bought two started decks. I'm just trying to get people to play me though, which is hard when you're 27.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 18 March 2016, 11:39:24
I bought two started decks. I'm just trying to get people to play me though, which is hard when you're 27.

The local shop near me has a lot of players. I am next to 3 military bases though.

Military like magic it seems.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: LXXXIX on Fri, 18 March 2016, 11:50:37

Been thinking about getting into this...

But the prices... RIP

I would have to liquidate some Keyboard stuff to just get started.

You can always play a more casual format. Pauper isn't super pricy and EDH is pretty good too.

I refuse to play standard since it requires a hell of a lot of commitment. Prices fluctuate a lot more there too.

Like others have mentioned find a local game store that can align with your personality. Some shops are more lax than others, but as long as your having fun and making friends it shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 23 March 2016, 16:48:37
I just got MTGO. My sn is itakeforever. I'm new/scrub. PM me your username or add me on MTGO if you wanna play. We can talk caps while I get pwned.


BTW, would there be any interest in a MTGO league? Not sure what it's called, but a list or group so GH players can see what other GHers are online and play against them?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: intelli78 on Wed, 23 March 2016, 17:05:12
Here's me playing Shops at one of the GPDC Vintage side events.

(http://i.imgur.com/BGoF8PX.jpg)

I love Vintage! Been playing since about 2004 when I was in high school.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Wed, 23 March 2016, 17:18:15
Here's me playing Shops at one of the GPDC Vintage side events.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BGoF8PX.jpg)


I love Vintage! Been playing since about 2004 when I was in high school.

do u have a personal bodyguard

i already feel nervous when I travel outside of my LGS with my modern/legacy/edh decks

ur my hero
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Wed, 23 March 2016, 17:19:44
I bought two started decks. I'm just trying to get people to play me though, which is hard when you're 27.

most of the people that frequent the same LGS as i do are 22+. 27 is nothing u got this
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: LXXXIX on Wed, 23 March 2016, 17:50:57
I bought two started decks. I'm just trying to get people to play me though, which is hard when you're 27.

most of the people that frequent the same LGS as i do are 22+. 27 is nothing u got this

I'm 27 and I promise you that you will most likely not be the oldest one there. **** you'll probably be one of the youngest.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Wed, 23 March 2016, 19:43:35
I'm seriously thinking about selling all my cards that are worth selling off. I've notice a lot of lands going up in price. I've sold some stuff on ebay before but man what a cut they take, but world wide bidding has its costs I'm sure.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 24 March 2016, 03:43:13
went back on my computer just to pick up some deck boxes before i forget or the drop abruptly ends: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/dex-protection-creation-line-large

I'm seriously thinking about selling all my cards that are worth selling off. I've notice a lot of lands going up in price. I've sold some stuff on ebay before but man what a cut they take, but world wide bidding has its costs I'm sure.

depending on the cards u got, i am willing to buy them for higher than lgs prices. let me knoooooooooooooooooow
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Thu, 24 March 2016, 16:50:40
I actually really want to try out this game. I've enjoyed playing some games that are sort of like super dumbed-down versions of magic and want to do the real thing

Go to untap (http://www.untap.in/).
You can upload an mtg decklist there and play for free.
We can play together if you want.

Anyone wanna do this?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Fri, 25 March 2016, 14:12:06
WTF? How is no one on GH playing MTGO?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Sat, 26 March 2016, 13:28:08
WTF? How is no one on GH playing MTGO?

I spend too much on paper magic to afford my other hobbies and mtgo.

Also Id rather keep magic as a hobby I play with real people since my job and some of my other hobbies are computer based.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Sat, 26 March 2016, 13:33:44
WTF? How is no one on GH playing MTGO?

Yo I play MTGO... add me: Skargath
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Sat, 26 March 2016, 14:08:19
Im just going to leave this here:

(http://mythicspoiler.com/soi/cards/thegitrogmonster.jpg)


my loam deck is about to get much gnarlyer
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 27 March 2016, 14:13:44
So, the wife and I have both recently gotten into MTG.  So we purchased a pair of dueling decks from Fate Reforged.  The Power and Profit decks.  Last night, I had the chance to play a game with both, and I really want to mix and match some cards to make a deck.  So the question comes in, I want to purchase another set like this for the wife, but have no idea where to start looking, or what colors/decks would compliment how she wants to play.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Sun, 27 March 2016, 15:13:34
So, the wife and I have both recently gotten into MTG.  So we purchased a pair of dueling decks from Fate Reforged.  The Power and Profit decks.  Last night, I had the chance to play a game with both, and I really want to mix and match some cards to make a deck.  So the question comes in, I want to purchase another set like this for the wife, but have no idea where to start looking, or what colors/decks would compliment how she wants to play.

Any suggestions?

need more info regarding playstyle.

blue = counter spells, deck manipulation, being a jerk
black = kill stuff, graveyard manipulation, make people discard
white = lifegain, protection, defense, a bunch of small dudes
green = big dudes, buff other dudes, dudes that make mana, ramp spells (spells that accelerate putting out lands)
red = burn (direct damage to creature, player, plansewalker, etc), aggressive dudes (haste,menace,etc)

that's just the gist. it all changes depending on the format you want to play unless format is ignored. then it still varies.

if you're looking for another pair of decks that can be combined, i would look for clash packs. last one was armed and dangerous. if you're looking for duel decks, i'd suggest the most recent one (blessed vs cursed) or any with planeswalkers. duel decks weren't made to be combined, so it's really up to what kind of experience you're looking for.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 27 March 2016, 16:21:20
So, the wife and I have both recently gotten into MTG.  So we purchased a pair of dueling decks from Fate Reforged.  The Power and Profit decks.  Last night, I had the chance to play a game with both, and I really want to mix and match some cards to make a deck.  So the question comes in, I want to purchase another set like this for the wife, but have no idea where to start looking, or what colors/decks would compliment how she wants to play.

Any suggestions?

need more info regarding playstyle.

blue = counter spells, deck manipulation, being a jerk
black = kill stuff, graveyard manipulation, make people discard
white = lifegain, protection, defense, a bunch of small dudes
green = big dudes, buff other dudes, dudes that make mana, ramp spells (spells that accelerate putting out lands)
red = burn (direct damage to creature, player, plansewalker, etc), aggressive dudes (haste,menace,etc)

that's just the gist. it all changes depending on the format you want to play unless format is ignored. then it still varies.

if you're looking for another pair of decks that can be combined, i would look for clash packs. last one was armed and dangerous. if you're looking for duel decks, i'd suggest the most recent one (blessed vs cursed) or any with planeswalkers. duel decks weren't made to be combined, so it's really up to what kind of experience you're looking for.

Thanks, it was the clash decks that I was looking for.  Looks like they only did 3 sets of those, Fate & Fury, Power & Profit, and Armed & Dangerous.  I think we will end up picking up the other two sets, I found the Fate & Fury for $17 on amazon, but Armed & Dangerous was $35.  The wife said she likes the idea of a ramp up style but doesn't want to be a ****. 

Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Tue, 29 March 2016, 19:48:14

So, the wife and I have both recently gotten into MTG.  So we purchased a pair of dueling decks from Fate Reforged.  The Power and Profit decks.  Last night, I had the chance to play a game with both, and I really want to mix and match some cards to make a deck.  So the question comes in, I want to purchase another set like this for the wife, but have no idea where to start looking, or what colors/decks would compliment how she wants to play.

Any suggestions?

need more info regarding playstyle.

blue = counter spells, deck manipulation, being a jerk
black = kill stuff, graveyard manipulation, make people discard
white = lifegain, protection, defense, a bunch of small dudes
green = big dudes, buff other dudes, dudes that make mana, ramp spells (spells that accelerate putting out lands)
red = burn (direct damage to creature, player, plansewalker, etc), aggressive dudes (haste,menace,etc)

that's just the gist. it all changes depending on the format you want to play unless format is ignored. then it still varies.

if you're looking for another pair of decks that can be combined, i would look for clash packs. last one was armed and dangerous. if you're looking for duel decks, i'd suggest the most recent one (blessed vs cursed) or any with planeswalkers. duel decks weren't made to be combined, so it's really up to what kind of experience you're looking for.

Thanks, it was the clash decks that I was looking for.  Looks like they only did 3 sets of those, Fate & Fury, Power & Profit, and Armed & Dangerous.  I think we will end up picking up the other two sets, I found the Fate & Fury for $17 on amazon, but Armed & Dangerous was $35.  The wife said she likes the idea of a ramp up style but doesn't want to be a ****.

tell her ramp decks aren't as ****ish as countering spells and not letting your opponent play magic. blue can counter ramp spells how rude is that

blue has historically been the strongest color and no one pure of heart plays that color. that's why i play blue decks all the time real talk
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 30 March 2016, 09:35:59

So, the wife and I have both recently gotten into MTG.  So we purchased a pair of dueling decks from Fate Reforged.  The Power and Profit decks.  Last night, I had the chance to play a game with both, and I really want to mix and match some cards to make a deck.  So the question comes in, I want to purchase another set like this for the wife, but have no idea where to start looking, or what colors/decks would compliment how she wants to play.

Any suggestions?

need more info regarding playstyle.

blue = counter spells, deck manipulation, being a jerk
black = kill stuff, graveyard manipulation, make people discard
white = lifegain, protection, defense, a bunch of small dudes
green = big dudes, buff other dudes, dudes that make mana, ramp spells (spells that accelerate putting out lands)
red = burn (direct damage to creature, player, plansewalker, etc), aggressive dudes (haste,menace,etc)

that's just the gist. it all changes depending on the format you want to play unless format is ignored. then it still varies.

if you're looking for another pair of decks that can be combined, i would look for clash packs. last one was armed and dangerous. if you're looking for duel decks, i'd suggest the most recent one (blessed vs cursed) or any with planeswalkers. duel decks weren't made to be combined, so it's really up to what kind of experience you're looking for.

Thanks, it was the clash decks that I was looking for.  Looks like they only did 3 sets of those, Fate & Fury, Power & Profit, and Armed & Dangerous.  I think we will end up picking up the other two sets, I found the Fate & Fury for $17 on amazon, but Armed & Dangerous was $35.  The wife said she likes the idea of a ramp up style but doesn't want to be a ****.

tell her ramp decks aren't as ****ish as countering spells and not letting your opponent play magic. blue can counter ramp spells how rude is that

blue has historically been the strongest color and no one pure of heart plays that color. that's why i play blue decks all the time real talk

sphinx tutelage is ****

I just know I'm gonna be salty AF when I have to deal w/ this ****


(http://media.wizards.com/2016/aksdjciawolkcc0_soi/en_FzE4qHhuTF.png)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 30 March 2016, 22:32:27

So, the wife and I have both recently gotten into MTG.  So we purchased a pair of dueling decks from Fate Reforged.  The Power and Profit decks.  Last night, I had the chance to play a game with both, and I really want to mix and match some cards to make a deck.  So the question comes in, I want to purchase another set like this for the wife, but have no idea where to start looking, or what colors/decks would compliment how she wants to play.

Any suggestions?

need more info regarding playstyle.

blue = counter spells, deck manipulation, being a jerk
black = kill stuff, graveyard manipulation, make people discard
white = lifegain, protection, defense, a bunch of small dudes
green = big dudes, buff other dudes, dudes that make mana, ramp spells (spells that accelerate putting out lands)
red = burn (direct damage to creature, player, plansewalker, etc), aggressive dudes (haste,menace,etc)

that's just the gist. it all changes depending on the format you want to play unless format is ignored. then it still varies.

if you're looking for another pair of decks that can be combined, i would look for clash packs. last one was armed and dangerous. if you're looking for duel decks, i'd suggest the most recent one (blessed vs cursed) or any with planeswalkers. duel decks weren't made to be combined, so it's really up to what kind of experience you're looking for.

Thanks, it was the clash decks that I was looking for.  Looks like they only did 3 sets of those, Fate & Fury, Power & Profit, and Armed & Dangerous.  I think we will end up picking up the other two sets, I found the Fate & Fury for $17 on amazon, but Armed & Dangerous was $35.  The wife said she likes the idea of a ramp up style but doesn't want to be a ****.

tell her ramp decks aren't as ****ish as countering spells and not letting your opponent play magic. blue can counter ramp spells how rude is that

blue has historically been the strongest color and no one pure of heart plays that color. that's why i play blue decks all the time real talk

Im a blue mage at heart. Gotta draw cards and interact with my opponent.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Thu, 31 March 2016, 12:15:38

Show Image
(http://media.wizards.com/2016/aksdjciawolkcc0_soi/en_FzE4qHhuTF.png)


Oh man, this is going to make elves fast as ****
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 31 March 2016, 12:24:25

Show Image
(http://media.wizards.com/2016/aksdjciawolkcc0_soi/en_FzE4qHhuTF.png)


Oh man, this is going to make elves fast as ****

i dunno. for a 2 drop that doesn't work on summoning sick dudes, this card is strictly worse than heritage druid. heritage druid is such an mvp
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Thu, 31 March 2016, 12:35:10

Show Image
(http://media.wizards.com/2016/aksdjciawolkcc0_soi/en_FzE4qHhuTF.png)


Oh man, this is going to make elves fast as ****

i dunno. for a 2 drop that doesn't work on summoning sick dudes, this card is strictly worse than heritage druid. heritage druid is such an mvp

True that, didnt even consider the SS thing

I friggin hate elves
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 05 April 2016, 10:52:47
I just found out about ancestral visions and ghostly prism shooting up in price. What is this madness? It's like every time I turn around some card that I have that was worth 2-3$ is now worth a small stack.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 08 April 2016, 11:04:39

I just found out about ancestral visions and ghostly prism shooting up in price. What is this madness? It's like every time I turn around some card that I have that was worth 2-3$ is now worth a small stack.

ancestral visions unban

a part of me thinks scalding tarns will go up in price, which is very bittersweet. blue is a color again in modern what's good

i picked up 3 for my burn deck but can't justify completing my playset if the price is too wonky
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Fri, 08 April 2016, 12:59:51
Not sure what to do post SOI. I know it's gonna be a lot of deck experimentation for the next week, but I guess I'll have to watch the tourney decklists for a while to see what's doing well.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 08 April 2016, 13:01:18
Not sure what to do post SOI. I know it's gonna be a lot of deck experimentation for the next week, but I guess I'll have to watch the tourney decklists for a while to see what's doing well.

which format?

jam thing in the ice in all decks and i think you're good to go
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 05 June 2016, 16:01:26
So I a moddifying me deck from the Armed and Dangerous Clash deck.  I am currently using the Dangerous side of the deck with a couple additions from the Armed side.  This deck is built on the Outlast and Bolster mechanics.  There are also a number of creature cards that add deathtouch, lifelink, flying, reach, and such to all cards with +1/+1 counters.  So this deck gets fairly powerful later game if you can survive long enough and keep creatures out.  I was talking with one of the guys that I play with last night and he suggested some tweaks to my deck.

This is what he suggested. 

Dropping Disowned Ancestor (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386521)x2 for Mer-Ek Nightblade (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386603)x2

Dropping Ultimate Price (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394735)x2 for Abzan Battle Priest (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386466)x2

Dropping Enshrouding Mist (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=398654)x2 for Elite Scaleguard (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=391826)x2

Dropping Outland Colossus (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=398668) I added this one from a different deck because 6/6 with Renown 6, for Longshot Squad (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386588)

Dropping Suspension Field (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386682) for Citadel Siege (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=391809)

Dropping Ancestral Vengeance (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=391790) for Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394490)

And the last one that I am not sure I agree with is dropping Abzan Ascendancy (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386464) for Avatar of the Resolute (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394503).  This one I think I would like to keep both.  The adding a counter to every creature I control seems very nice for spreading out lifelink, deathtouch, reach and such very quickly early game. 

I also did some looking and am thinking about adding some of these cards to my deck.  With the mechanics of outlast, each time requires one to tap that creature and spend mana.  So I started looking for cards that would allow me more opportunities to untap lands and creatures. 

They include the following not going to post links due to time right now

Ivory Tusk Fortress
Awakening
Mobilize
To Arms!
Bear Umbra
Early Harvest
Natures Will

Thoughts?

This deck is mostly white and green with a splash of black.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 09 June 2016, 16:59:45
So I a moddifying me deck from the Armed and Dangerous Clash deck.  I am currently using the Dangerous side of the deck with a couple additions from the Armed side.  This deck is built on the Outlast and Bolster mechanics.  There are also a number of creature cards that add deathtouch, lifelink, flying, reach, and such to all cards with +1/+1 counters.  So this deck gets fairly powerful later game if you can survive long enough and keep creatures out.  I was talking with one of the guys that I play with last night and he suggested some tweaks to my deck.

This is what he suggested. 

Dropping Disowned Ancestor (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386521)x2 for Mer-Ek Nightblade (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386603)x2

Dropping Ultimate Price (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394735)x2 for Abzan Battle Priest (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386466)x2

Dropping Enshrouding Mist (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=398654)x2 for Elite Scaleguard (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=391826)x2

Dropping Outland Colossus (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=398668) I added this one from a different deck because 6/6 with Renown 6, for Longshot Squad (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386588)

Dropping Suspension Field (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386682) for Citadel Siege (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=391809)

Dropping Ancestral Vengeance (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=391790) for Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394490)

And the last one that I am not sure I agree with is dropping Abzan Ascendancy (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=386464) for Avatar of the Resolute (http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394503).  This one I think I would like to keep both.  The adding a counter to every creature I control seems very nice for spreading out lifelink, deathtouch, reach and such very quickly early game. 

I also did some looking and am thinking about adding some of these cards to my deck.  With the mechanics of outlast, each time requires one to tap that creature and spend mana.  So I started looking for cards that would allow me more opportunities to untap lands and creatures. 

They include the following not going to post links due to time right now

Ivory Tusk Fortress
Awakening
Mobilize
To Arms!
Bear Umbra
Early Harvest
Natures Will

Thoughts?

This deck is mostly white and green with a splash of black.

i played a bit of white/green/black (aka Abzan or Junk)

In terms of the Outlast theme, you can focus more on what abilities +1/+1 counters give you than the ability to add +1/+1 counters, if that makes sense. since outlast isn't an efficient way to add counters, you can add more efficient counter-adding cards that enable the outlast effects at a faster/wider scale. in fact, green/white used to be the colors for a very competitive counter deck (which means you're on the right track)

Which brings me to a bunch of suggestions (from sets played around this time, as well as new cards):
servant of the scale,
hardened scales,
managorger hydra,
nissa, voice of zendikar,
dromoka's command,
abzan charm

some maybe cards:
den protector (counters and the ability to bring back any card from the graveyard, but slow)
anafenza the foremost (legendary rule only allows one anafenza on your board at a time. this one gives counters, has a 4/4 body, and exiles opponent creatures in case they have graveyard interaction BUT requires 3 different colors to play)

other tips:
murderous cut is a very good removal tool as a 1 or 2-of, but most of your removal should consist of abzan charms and dromoka's commands (which happen to also give counters). your outlast deathtouch enablers will also always make your trades favorable, since e.g., you can trade your 1/1 deathtouch for any non-indestructible x/x

i think i covered what i wanted, but i'm not sure
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: raymogi on Thu, 09 June 2016, 20:22:03
I know I can't never leave this thing ever so now I'm back playing magic again (mtgo).

Anyone here playing mtgo or strictly paper only?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: PQStarLord on Mon, 25 July 2016, 10:27:49
I have played for years but don't really have time any more so I'm sat on boxes and boxes of cards.  Anyone want to trade some keycaps for magic cards?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Mon, 25 July 2016, 12:39:23
I have played for years but don't really have time any more so I'm sat on boxes and boxes of cards.  Anyone want to trade some keycaps for magic cards?

Im sure if you posted some of the more interesting ones some of us would be willing.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: PQStarLord on Tue, 26 July 2016, 08:03:41
Here? I can get some timestamps later but I have some shock lands and abrupt decays from newer sets, then other cards all the way back to Arabian nights. No idea what's good any more but I'll post what used to be good. I also have the 2013 commander sets. Some open, some closed.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Mon, 15 August 2016, 16:42:51
Anyone playing Pauper?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: GenKaan on Tue, 16 August 2016, 16:28:51
Anyone playing Pauper?

Päper or GTFO, tried Hearstone but I ended up having seven cards in my left and my mouse in the right. Couldnt handle it
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 17 August 2016, 12:01:48
Anyone playing Pauper?

Päper or GTFO, tried Hearstone but I ended up having seven cards in my left and my mouse in the right. Couldnt handle it

Paper is a *****. It requires travel IRL.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 19 August 2016, 01:48:23
Anyone playing Pauper?

Päper or GTFO, tried Hearstone but I ended up having seven cards in my left and my mouse in the right. Couldnt handle it

Paper is a *****. It requires travel IRL.

i've tried justifying the purchase of digital cards, but after having collected so many paper cards, it's really hard to do.

besides that, i like my LGS and the kids I play legacy/cube with
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sun, 21 August 2016, 00:50:45
Anyone playing Pauper?

I love having to construct a viable deck within the limitations of constraints. Pauper is great for those quick ten minute breaks between classes or during business meetings. My personal fave format right now is Tiny Leaders. It's the best of both Pauper and EDH worlds and games usually don't get to the marathon point like EDH.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Tue, 28 February 2017, 13:28:22
Sorry to spam this thread, but I'm willing to trade artisans for Magic cards. Check my Classifieds thread.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: OfTheWild on Tue, 28 February 2017, 21:19:34
I recently tried to get into Magic and bought 2 starter decks with planeswalkers. Its been a couple months and I'm still trying to figure it all out.  :confused:
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 01 March 2017, 09:10:05
I recently tried to get into Magic and bought 2 starter decks with planeswalkers. Its been a couple months and I'm still trying to figure it all out.  :confused:

Buy a pauper deck on MTGO. It's a cheap eternal format and you'll get an intuitive feel of the rules quickly.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 08 November 2017, 12:17:29
Had an out of nowhere wild itch to open a bunch of MTG cards this morning, so I just ordered 40 packs from 20 sets for no other reason than to open then all up :))

Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 08 November 2017, 14:13:41
Had an out of nowhere wild itch to open a bunch of MTG cards this morning, so I just ordered 40 packs from 20 sets for no other reason than to open then all up :))

Always so fun. Post any good loot!!

I’m really tempted to grab some of the current set, Love me some dinosaurs
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 16 November 2017, 15:47:11
The new set looks INSANE. I love when Wizards do a crazy ass set every once in a while.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 16 November 2017, 16:39:33
The new Un set? Or Ixlian?

https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/unstable (https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/unstable)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Thu, 16 November 2017, 17:20:07
Contraption decks? Host and Augment? wow its like they slapped a whole other game on there
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 16 November 2017, 21:59:58
The new Un set? Or Ixlian?

https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/unstable (https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/unstable)

Yeah, Unstable. Seeing all the spoilers on reddit is great. /r/magicTCG is the place to be.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 17 November 2017, 20:29:49
Just learned all about the MTG Reserved List. That entire idea can go **** right off, literally killing formats in lieu of greed. Resellers only selling inflated booster boxes to other resellers, strip mining entire old blocks. Urza's, my favorite block of all time, has it's booster packs going for nearly $60 now when less than a year ago they were around $20.

I get that Wizard's wants to appeal to different consumers, and some of those are deep investors playing long games, but to straight up promote buyouts and kill formats is not a sustainable approach.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 25 November 2017, 20:55:44
Top pulls from an Ixalan bundle I opened tonight. These basically paid for the box, add the other rares and some good dollar uncommons and I came out on top by about $12  :thumb:
wish I could say the same for those completely ****ed Urza's boosters I overpaid for

(https://i.imgur.com/Gg03WqJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 27 November 2017, 21:19:34
I'm just gonna post all my booster openings, dug a box of older block boosters out of storage and it's a blast tearing into them.
These older blocks remind me of a time when quality art and flavor actually mattered.
Make MTG Great Again!

Tonight is a trio of New Phyrexia
(https://i.imgur.com/0OllYHW.jpg)
and HOLY CRAP! 2 Mythics, and one of them happens to be Sword of War and Peace!?!
(https://i.imgur.com/qDW8Kuz.jpg)
Caged Sun is no slouch either, and a couple of good uncommons
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 27 November 2017, 21:46:33
Top pulls from an Ixalan bundle I opened tonight. These basically paid for the box, add the other rares and some good dollar uncommons and I came out on top by about $12  :thumb:
wish I could say the same for those completely ****ed Urza's boosters I overpaid for

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(https://i.imgur.com/Gg03WqJ.jpg)


Great haul! I love that big dino! I opened up a bundle last week, happened to also get hostage taker and a carnage tyrant. I felt bad, my buddy opened two bundles and got garbage.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 30 November 2017, 11:54:47
I'm just gonna post all my booster openings, dug a box of older block boosters out of storage and it's a blast tearing into them.
These older blocks remind me of a time when quality art and flavor actually mattered.
Make MTG Great Again!

Tonight is a trio of New Phyrexia
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/0OllYHW.jpg)

and HOLY CRAP! 2 Mythics, and one of them happens to be Sword of War and Peace!?!
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/qDW8Kuz.jpg)

Caged Sun is no slouch either, and a couple of good uncommons

Damn that caged sun is sweet.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 04 December 2017, 16:07:47
Opened 3 packs of Shards Of Alara, didn't do too bad  :thumb:
(https://i.imgur.com/d7XSmhv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i93cAf9.jpg)
Elspeth is the clear winner from this lot
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Mon, 04 December 2017, 16:24:19
Opened 3 packs of Shards Of Alara, didn't do too bad  :thumb:
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(https://i.imgur.com/d7XSmhv.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/i93cAf9.jpg)

Elspeth is the clear winner from this lot

hard to believe Shards of Alara was in 2008!


That Elspeth has won me so many games... very decent card
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 06 December 2017, 00:28:48
Unstable looks so good! I saw a three pack in Walmart today, even though release is Friday. Couldn’t help myself and so glad I grabbed them!
These were just from two packs, the other had a common foil.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/8ea9e257c694642656b54a0951b3b651.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/3da599bb7813260f10d69c74eaec5dfc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/7c44ee49da65bd37a6d2233cfd2b94d9.jpg)

Also, full art lands are divine. And foil token cards with full art backs are beautiful as well.


May need to buy a box of these to play some hilarious games!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 06 December 2017, 00:33:48
Unstable looks so good! I saw a three pack in Walmart today, even though release is Friday. Couldn’t help myself and so glad I grabbed them!
These were just from two packs, the other had a common foil.

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Also, full art lands are divine. And foil token cards with full art backs are beautiful as well.


May need to buy a box of these to play some hilarious games!

Niiiiiiiice.
You got what is my favourite card in the set, Urza, and in foil!
I wonder... if I make an unstable commander deck with this that would already be (eventually) illegal, if I could also use Urza as an unofficial commander. There aren't any 5 color silver commanders in un-sets I don't think.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 06 December 2017, 01:51:02
Guys...
I just spent $400 on full sets of both Unglued and Unhinged...
I still have to buy the full set of Unstable for another $100 when my wallet recovers...
You might be thinking, "Frosty, why do you need those? Just buy singles to make whatever deck for a fraction of the cost."
But... all of these cards will be in my deck. My commander deck. My Spike, Tournament Grinder commander deck...
Spike, Tournament Grinder and Mycosynth Lattice would allow me to pull any silver border card I own and then cast it using black or generic mana.
Since black also has a ton of graveyard recursion, I can attempt to do certain tricks to bring back cards as well as just use basic commander shenanigans to cheat in cards of other colors.
Though I think my Urza deck will see more consistency since I'll actually be able to play cards. An Urza contraption deck would be super flavorful since Urza is a master artificer.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 06 December 2017, 02:05:29
Unglued is an amazing set with one of my fav cards ever, Chaos Confetti. I had one once and actually used it with no proxy, totally worth it :))

I freaking love Urza, and I still say Urza's Saga has THE best flavor out of any MTG set ever. Each color represents a significant point in Urza's life after the Antiquities War;
White being the time Urza spent recovering in Serra's realm
Red being his alliance with with Shiv
Green represents Argoth/mortal realm
Blue is his time spent as headmaster of the Tolarian Academy
and Black documents his failed attempt shutting the Phyrexian Gate

I would give my left nut to see Guillermo del Toro or Peter Jackson direct a MTG movie based around the Antiquities War
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 06 December 2017, 02:38:42
Urza's story is the earliest, and perhaps the most interesting of the MTG stories.
It's also great because it was also one of the weirdest sets with odd technology that looks like it came from War of the Worlds.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Wed, 06 December 2017, 08:52:54
Show me a pic of the back of the full art tokens?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 06 December 2017, 09:40:35
Show me a pic of the back of the full art tokens?

Front and back!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/590ce29cef1b5b6527b84c0f2bbfc4d4.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/587b30be169702d8668d65858120a25d.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 08 December 2017, 20:10:55
Planning to open all these this weekend:
(https://i.imgur.com/4KGzXPT.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: phetto on Fri, 08 December 2017, 20:18:38
Any vintage or legacy players here?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 08 December 2017, 21:28:35
Any people too rich for their own good here?
FTFY
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 08 December 2017, 21:33:31
Planning to open all these this weekend:
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(https://i.imgur.com/4KGzXPT.jpg)


Can’t wait to see what you get! Wish I lived close so I could come over and drink brews while you open packs!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 08 December 2017, 21:57:44
Any vintage or legacy players here?

I play legacy.

Currently have TES, belcher, and I'm just a few cards short of ANT
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: phetto on Sat, 09 December 2017, 06:52:29
Any vintage or legacy players here?

I play legacy.

Currently have TES, belcher, and I'm just a few cards short of ANT

Sweet. Love storm. I'm on RUG Delver and Infect. Sometimes UR Delver
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 09 December 2017, 12:42:51
Hearthstonez >> MTG..
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 11 December 2017, 22:27:55
So apparently there are God Boxes of Unstable, like one in a hundred booster boxes will have 1 foil land in every pack  :eek:
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Tue, 12 December 2017, 00:04:02
So apparently there are God Boxes of Unstable, like one in a hundred booster boxes will have 1 foil land in every pack  :eek:
I wonder if Unstable pricing will ever... stabilize.
Also, I'm wondering if I can get my hands on the full set. Missed my chance from SCG and MD. Didn't have plans to gather the full set until recently.

EDIT: Just found a full set. The rare and mythic variants aren't all included though so I'll have to go to SCG probably or Card Kingdom.
I have to pick up full foil contraptions eventually anyway.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 12 December 2017, 00:13:12
So apparently there are God Boxes of Unstable, like one in a hundred booster boxes will have 1 foil land in every pack  :eek:
I wonder if Unstable pricing will ever... stabilize.
Also, I'm wondering if I can get my hands on the full set. Missed my chance from SCG and MD. Didn't have plans to gather the full set until recently.

SCG and especially Massdrop are pretty overpriced imo, try TCG Player or
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 22 December 2017, 21:41:16
hmmmm  :-\
(https://i.imgur.com/8k9CWaE.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 22 December 2017, 21:58:42
hmmmm  :-\
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(https://i.imgur.com/8k9CWaE.jpg)



//Gambling addiction
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Sat, 23 December 2017, 11:05:20
hmmmm  :-\
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Dang, izzat a Recaro?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: redbanshee on Tue, 16 January 2018, 10:55:48
hmmmm  :-\
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you got nuts man, i stopped buying packs years ago (with the exception of draft night). I only order specific cards now.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: bcredbottle on Mon, 29 January 2018, 13:49:32
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Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 28 February 2018, 21:35:49
about as good as you can get for a pack of Prophecy. $10 common Study, and the top rare in the set
(https://i.imgur.com/b5GMm4Y.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 28 February 2018, 21:46:25
about as good as you can get for a pack of Prophecy. $10 common Study, and the top rare in the set
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/b5GMm4Y.jpg)


It's Almost as bad as a gambling addiction..  but at least it's not Gambling.. !!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 11 April 2018, 00:43:12
Just opened $100 worth of vintage booster packs and the total card worth was just over $15. I think I'm done with vintage packs forever , that was a huge knock.  :'(

Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 11 April 2018, 06:31:48
Just opened $100 worth of vintage booster packs and the total card worth was just over $15. I think I'm done with vintage packs forever , that was a huge knock.  :'(



Didn't they invent this detector device to find foils..
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Wed, 18 April 2018, 11:08:12
I'll be participating in my local Dominaria pre-release this weekend. Wish me luck  :thumb:
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 22 April 2018, 19:24:21
Dominaria looking like a very strong set so far and people are digging it. I just hope WotC doesn't totally tank the sets value with too many reprints (spoiler: they will)
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: suicidal_orange on Mon, 23 April 2018, 06:31:48
I'll be participating in my local Dominaria pre-release this weekend. Wish me luck  :thumb:
How did it go?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 24 April 2018, 13:58:47
I'll be participating in my local Dominaria pre-release this weekend. Wish me luck  :thumb:
How did it go?
It was a good turnout. I ended up winning two matches and losing two matches, which let me take home 4 additional boosters.  :p  Everyone I played against was polite and friendly and a couple of them even helped me keep track of my triggers lol which is something I've always had trouble with. I tend to build decks with lots of abilities, tapping, counters, etc.

I love the new sagas! I had two in my orzhov deck and they were tantamount to my successes. Highlights of my unwrapping were foil Mox Amber, Jaya Ballard, several dual lands, and five sagas--not too shabby.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: suicidal_orange on Wed, 25 April 2018, 14:47:03
^ I'd like to say half of that meant something but other than foils being rare and shiny it does not :))

Winning half your games and getting bonus boosters sounds like a great result though, well done!
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 02 May 2018, 20:09:37
Just opened 15 packs of Dominaria - 0 Mythics. I am ****ing livid.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 02 May 2018, 21:18:18
Just opened 15 packs of Dominaria - 0 Mythics. I am ****ing livid.

****ing ripppppp
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Mon, 07 May 2018, 18:42:40
Just opened 15 packs of Dominaria - 0 Mythics. I am ****ing livid.

****ing ripppppp

5uX0r, bro! If it's any consolation, I got only 1 mythic in 10 packs. It was a planeswalker though so, kinda worth it. Oh, and a beautiful foil plains.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 05 February 2019, 14:07:10
Greetings, Plainswalkers!
Question: Is the mechanic fight the same as having a target creature deal damage equal to its power to another target creature? I used to think that the two Sorcery spells, Prey Upon and Rabid Bite, worked with different mechanics e.g., fight doesn't use damage in the standard sense and so goes around indestructible. But I'm not so sure any longer after doing some research.
Example: I play Prey Upon and have my 1/1 creature token with deathtouch fight target 2/2 creature with indestructible. Will the 2/2 creature be sent to the graveyard?
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Tue, 05 February 2019, 14:50:46
Fight has both creatures deal damage equal to their power to one another.

So with prey upon your creature can die, with Rabid Bite it cannot.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Thu, 07 February 2019, 17:30:37
Fight has both creatures deal damage equal to their power to one another.

So with prey upon your creature can die, with Rabid Bite it cannot.
It looks like both spells have the two creatures deal damage to each other. Rabid Bite explicitly says so. That would mean deathtouch is a useless mechanic against a creature with indestructible, in this case.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: suicidal_orange on Thu, 07 February 2019, 17:37:11
When casting Rabid Bite only your creature does damage, it doesn't get hurt.  Prey Upon both creatures do damage to each other (it's designed to trigger Enrage effects)

Indestructable is a separate issue and damage and/or deathtouch will not remove the 2/2 Indestructable creature, you need to reduce it's toughness to zero or less using a 'creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn' style spell/effect.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: clacktalk on Fri, 08 February 2019, 18:01:43
i'm back bay bee
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Fri, 08 February 2019, 18:10:49
When casting Rabid Bite only your creature does damage, it doesn't get hurt.  Prey Upon both creatures do damage to each other (it's designed to trigger Enrage effects)

Indestructable is a separate issue and damage and/or deathtouch will not remove the 2/2 Indestructable creature, you need to reduce it's toughness to zero or less using a 'creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn' style spell/effect.
Thanks. That makes sense, now.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 08 February 2019, 18:25:18
about as good as you can get for a pack of Prophecy. $10 common Study, and the top rare in the set
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/b5GMm4Y.jpg)


Wow, you even got a foil uncommon!  :)) :)) :))
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 24 June 2019, 14:49:53
Modern Horizons is a sweet set. Great cards, and the return of Slivers! Too bad it's print-to-demand though.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: smarmar on Thu, 11 July 2019, 11:04:33
Modern Horizons is a sweet set. Great cards, and the return of Slivers! Too bad it's print-to-demand though.
What do you mean by print-to-demand? Do you mean how the tears of the Modern fans influence what WotC reprints? :rolleyes:

Also, War of the Spark set is awesome with lots of good cards that cover a lot of bases/mechanics. A good finisher set for the Ravnica block.
Title: Re: Geekhack magic players
Post by: Skuloth on Thu, 11 July 2019, 11:21:42
Print to demand means that wotc will keep doing print runs of the set until people stop buying it.

It's a good thing for sure, since usually the summer supplemental sets like modern masters, etc arent print to demand so they dont actually do much to help lower prices on reprinted cards