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DAD LOST MY IPOD posted:I don't think this week was particularly well written, but in Nahiri's place I think it would not be unreasonable to believe that Sorin and Ugin took advantage of her and used her. That's pretty much what happened. She's pissed off at that. Her world was chosen instead of Innistrad or Tarkir because she was the junior partner in this cooperative. Nah, she's like "Sorin plz help" and he's like "gimme a second I just got done creating my perfect waifu" and Nahiri immediately goes "gently caress YOU" and attacks.
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So although they didn't state it specifically, it seems obvious that Nahiri got tossed in the Helvault. Sorin doesn't want to kill her, or he would have done it when they fought. He can't let her go, or she'll keep bugging him to keep watch over the Eldrazi. The fact that the story mentions the Helvault multiple times for no real reason and makes a point of saying that Nahiri's lithomancy doesn't affect it makes it a sure thing. Also note that the art foe Sorin, Grim Nemesis has the blown-up Helvault in the background. So I guess Nahiri gets out when the Helvault is broken, goes back to Zendikar, sees that Eldrazi have gotten loose, and she understandably totally loses her poo poo. What the story seems to be implying is that that Helvault was not primarily built as a prison. I think it was an antenna for some kind of damping field: Something that hides the plane's mana from Eldrazi, the opposite effect of the hedrons, and incidentally blocks interplanar signals. So when Thalia blew it up, she basically hosed everything up because in one stroke she released Nahiri AND enabled Nahiri to lure Emrakul to Innistrad.
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If Emrakul is the mysterious corruption then I lose all interest in Innistrad. Zendikar was better pre-Eldrazi just like Mirrodin was better pre-Phyrexians. Having lesser villains and more infighting makes for a more interesting block in my opinion. Of course, I only think that because I can't afford the inevitable Mythic win buttons.  They need some more new planes in the rotation anyway. When will they visit Shandalar or Muraganda?
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Apr 13, 2016 17:56
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Who was that person that said declaration in stone wasn't the best removal in the format? Well that person was wrong, even in control I am maindecking 4 of these bitches.
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Apr 13, 2016 17:57
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Sickening posted:Who was that person that said declaration in stone wasn't the best removal in the format? It's actually much better in constructed than in limited but yes. It's the best removal spell in the format by far.
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Apr 13, 2016 18:05
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That was me, and again, I only said that because I thought that Eldrazi were going to turn into the new Abzan.
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Apr 13, 2016 18:10
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Sickening posted:Who was that person that said declaration in stone wasn't the best removal in the format?
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Apr 13, 2016 18:11
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I've come around on it after seeing it in action. As it turns out the exile, hitting multiple creatures and token elements of the cards are all super relevant in current standard. As Mcmagic noted, it isn't actually great in limited. It's actually a significant downgrade from bound by moonsilver.
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Apr 13, 2016 18:12
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I opened 6 in prereleases + a Box so I've got my set and trades.
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NofrikinfuN posted:If Emrakul is the mysterious corruption then I lose all interest in Innistrad. Zendikar was better pre-Eldrazi just like Mirrodin was better pre-Phyrexians. Having lesser villains and more infighting makes for a more interesting block in my opinion. New Phyrexia is leagues above anything they'd done since Old Phyrexia, besides maybe Ravinca. quote:They need some more new planes in the rotation anyway. When will they visit Shandalar or Muraganda? I think Maro said a new world is up next though, but I forget what was hinted at.
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DAD LOST MY IPOD posted:I don't think this week was particularly well written, but in Nahiri's place I think it would not be unreasonable to believe that Sorin and Ugin took advantage of her and used her. That's pretty much what happened. She's pissed off at that. Her world was chosen instead of Innistrad or Tarkir because she was the junior partner in this cooperative. Zendikar was chosen because the plane's natural mana was easy to set up as a huge beacon to lure the eldrazi.
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Apr 13, 2016 18:31
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Denver folks where do you guys play Standard? I just bought back in because Innistrad is great. Is DCG the best place?
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Rimusutera posted:New Phyrexia is leagues above anything they'd done since Old Phyrexia, besides maybe Ravinca. I remember hearing rumors of a Norse plane, can't remember where they were from though.
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Apr 13, 2016 18:49
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Sickening posted:Who was that person that said declaration in stone wasn't the best removal in the format? it's so great to warping wail it when i'm smashing in faces with MonoR Eldrazi
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Apr 13, 2016 19:15
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NofrikinfuN posted:If Emrakul is the mysterious corruption then I lose all interest in Innistrad. Zendikar was better pre-Eldrazi just like Mirrodin was better pre-Phyrexians. Having lesser villains and more infighting makes for a more interesting block in my opinion. your av sucks and you're wrong about everything. shocking.
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Apr 13, 2016 19:16
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born on a buy you posted:your av sucks and you're wrong about everything. shocking. Google "people who live in glass houses".
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Apr 13, 2016 19:30
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I've picked up this habit of always starting with a wash, then since triple sleeved doesn't allow for riffles, I have to mash. So it ends up looking like Wash, mash, mash, pile, box.
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Apr 13, 2016 19:50
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NofrikinfuN posted:Google "people who live in glass houses". New phyrexia is more interesting, the rise of the eldrazi was interesting, you are right that eldrazi becoming an innistrad enemy is dumb as hell
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Apr 13, 2016 19:51
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Kilo147 posted:I've picked up this habit of always starting with a wash, then since triple sleeved doesn't allow for riffles, I have to mash. So it ends up looking like Wash, mash, mash, pile, box. Triple sleeve? Is this really a thing?
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Apr 13, 2016 19:55
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Sickening posted:Triple sleeve? Is this really a thing? Perfect fit>Sleeve>sleeve cover Yeah I've seen people do it, but I believe sleeve covers aren't tournament legal
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Apr 13, 2016 19:57
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Sigma-X posted:New phyrexia is more interesting, the rise of the eldrazi was interesting, you are right that eldrazi becoming an innistrad enemy is dumb as hell I'll give you interesting, but being on the receiving end of things like infect, annihilator, Elesh Norn and Emrakul as a casual budget player kind of soured me on them. I'm the guy that tried to make Battle Cry work without being able to afford Hero of Bladehold. I'm sure they did great things for competitive play, but they were totally not my bag.
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Apr 13, 2016 19:58
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Madmarker posted:Perfect fit>Sleeve>sleeve cover Bryant Cook does it and I've played against him at opens. It's obnoxious and the deck is impossible to shuttle unless you have giant hands. Luckily I'm no Trump. lol
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Apr 13, 2016 20:01
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NofrikinfuN posted:I'll give you interesting, but being on the receiving end of things like infect, annihilator, Elesh Norn and Emrakul as a casual budget player kind of soured me on them. I'm the guy that tried to make Battle Cry work without being able to afford Hero of Bladehold. I'm sure they did great things for competitive play, but they were totally not my bag. Playing with good cards is not your thing, so if a set has good cards it is bad. Got it.
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Apr 13, 2016 20:02
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Sickening posted:Triple sleeve? Is this really a thing? I've got a foiled out Annihilator and mostly foil Boros Angel EDH decks that I protect thoroughly. It's typically perfect fit>regular sleeve>penny sleeve to ensure water and moisture resistance. I've got a bad history of losing cards to spilled drinks. Besides the inability to riffle, shuffling is pretty goddamn easy.
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Apr 13, 2016 20:06
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Kilo147 posted:I've got a foiled out Annihilator and mostly foil Boros Angel EDH decks that I protect thoroughly. It's typically perfect fit>regular sleeve>penny sleeve to ensure water and moisture resistance. I've got a bad history of losing cards to spilled drinks. A triple sleeved edh deck... this sounds beyond dumb. Is a deck like that even shufflable?
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Apr 13, 2016 20:09
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Triple sleeving is ridiculous. I just put my entire EDH deck in one of this big clear hard plastic shells they display Lotuses in per card and call it good
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Apr 13, 2016 20:16
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I know a guy with a triple sleeved modern blue taking turns deck. Perfect fit, some anime lady sleeve and sleeve cover over that. I think he does it to protect his anime lady sleeves more than the deck itself. It's some 80s robot/gun lady or something.
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Apr 13, 2016 20:17
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lol if you don't keep each card of an EDH deck in its own safety deposit box.
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Apr 13, 2016 20:18
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Sickening posted:A triple sleeved edh deck... this sounds beyond dumb. Is a deck like that even shufflable? Easily. Haven't had any problems with it yet. The penny sleeves are slick enough it's effortless.
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Apr 13, 2016 20:19
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Keep all your cards in a big vault, and play with tablets livestreaming webcams of the cards.
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Apr 13, 2016 21:24
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Archangel Avacyn is a $40 dollar card, lmao
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Still excellent words/$ value.
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Apr 13, 2016 21:26
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That's cool, if you have any cards with Delirium in your deck on MTGO they added a counter for card types http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/casting-shadows-2016-04-13
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Regardless of how dumb Emrakul herself being on Innistrad may or may not be (I don't find it objectionable, but that's beside the main point), I'll be glad if they're making steps in the direction of consecutive blocks being clearly, distinctly connected by their villain and by themes in the metaplot, rather than having every current bad guy (except Nicol Bolas, and only if you count the times when his influence is indirect, since he's still only shown up as a character once) be completely parochial in nature.
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Apr 13, 2016 22:19
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Avancyn is sold out at 40 everywhere. It's going to be 50+ before the weekend is up. Magic is funny.
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Apr 13, 2016 22:27
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Sickening posted:Magic is There I made it more correct.
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Apr 13, 2016 22:28
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Glad I managed to pre-order for $25.
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If I saw someone with a triple sleeved deck I would give them a wedgie immediately Edit: haha I've packed two Avacyn so far, guess that's all of those I'll ever be playing
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NofrikinfuN posted:I'll give you interesting, but being on the receiving end of things like infect, annihilator, Elesh Norn and Emrakul as a casual budget player kind of soured me on them. I'm the guy that tried to make Battle Cry work without being able to afford Hero of Bladehold. I'm sure they did great things for competitive play, but they were totally not my bag. the quality of sets isn't determined by your poverty
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DAD LOST MY IPOD posted:I don't think this week was particularly well written, but in Nahiri's place I think it would not be unreasonable to believe that Sorin and Ugin took advantage of her and used her. That's pretty much what happened. She's pissed off at that. Her world was chosen instead of Innistrad or Tarkir because she was the junior partner in this cooperative. She shows up like "hey what's up man where were you?" and he's like "man some poo poo went down on my home plane" and then she's trying to kill him the next paragraph.
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