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Gelzo Gerald Zosewater from the vault Since: Oct, 2009
Gerald Zosewater
#10176: Aug 18th 2011 at 6:13:29 PM

Why are those bad ideas?

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DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#10177: Aug 18th 2011 at 6:20:13 PM

For the same reason Sphinx + Twin is: It's not.

Nyktos (srahc 84) eltit Since: Jan, 2001
(srahc 84) eltit
#10178: Aug 18th 2011 at 6:43:51 PM

I've got some time now if anyone wants to play a casual game.

I guess it is.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#10179: Aug 18th 2011 at 6:45:38 PM

Well, I'm looking for a game of EDH, so if 'some time' means a couple of hours, I'm ready.

Nyktos (srahc 84) eltit Since: Jan, 2001
(srahc 84) eltit
#10180: Aug 18th 2011 at 6:47:36 PM

Unlikely, and I don't have an EDH deck I feel like playing right now anyway. Plus I want to try my dumb tribal deck.

I guess it is.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#10181: Aug 18th 2011 at 6:48:31 PM

Fine. I've got something that resembles a casual deck. I'm already on 4748 if you're willing to play.

moberemk Dread Lord from Canada Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
Dread Lord
#10182: Aug 18th 2011 at 8:56:25 PM

I do not understand how underrated Spinx of the Magosi seems to be by Standard players. I found a copy of him at my local card shop, bought him, and tossed him into my G/B Eldrazi Ramp deck and his draw ability is insane. Why does no one ever play this guy?!?

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DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#10183: Aug 18th 2011 at 8:56:59 PM

Because he dies on impact and people think Azure Mage is better.

juancarlos Faith in the self. Since: Mar, 2012
Faith in the self.
#10184: Aug 18th 2011 at 8:59:39 PM

What? He has 6/6. How can he die on impact?

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Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
Planescape Hijack
#10185: Aug 18th 2011 at 9:02:12 PM

Tits or Goforthethroat, that's how.

Standard is a relatively fast format. Sphinx was designed for RoE limited, which is all about wars of attrition, which she wins both in the sense of being a big evasive beater and in granting extra card advantage. She's also probably not bad in EDH.

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juancarlos Faith in the self. Since: Mar, 2012
Faith in the self.
#10186: Aug 18th 2011 at 9:07:23 PM

Ah, but then, aren't most creatures killable with that? —shrug—

I mean, all you gott do is find a way to protect it. Besides, Azure mage doesn't have as many advantages as the Sphinx does in terms of raw power per mana cost.

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CountDorku Behold my legal acumen! from the depths of insanity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Behold my legal acumen!
#10187: Aug 18th 2011 at 9:09:48 PM

Does anyone fancy a match? I've got three decks that've rolled off the assembly line and have yet to be tested.

CountDorku Behold my legal acumen! from the depths of insanity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Behold my legal acumen!
#10189: Aug 18th 2011 at 10:19:29 PM

Well. So far I've learned I loathe Rune Snag, powerful Eldrazi, Vesuva/Locus shenanigans, Cryptic Command, Faeries, mana flooding, Legacy and Vintage. Further hatred coming soon.

Oh, and Squadron Pigeons.

Anyone else around and up for a game?

edited 18th Aug '11 10:45:34 PM by CountDorku

DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#10190: Aug 18th 2011 at 10:46:34 PM

You forgot Sword of Feast and Famine.

CountDorku Behold my legal acumen! from the depths of insanity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Behold my legal acumen!
#10191: Aug 18th 2011 at 10:47:59 PM

Yeah, that too. Although SOWAP would have been scarier from an "oh god he has protection from all my removal" standpoint.

Gelzo Gerald Zosewater from the vault Since: Oct, 2009
Gerald Zosewater
#10192: Aug 18th 2011 at 11:09:21 PM

I can play my dumb tribal deck if you want to see it.

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CountDorku Behold my legal acumen! from the depths of insanity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Behold my legal acumen!
#10193: Aug 18th 2011 at 11:13:02 PM

Edit: Actually, it looks like I'm going to have to take a raincheck. Sorry. sad

edited 18th Aug '11 11:17:46 PM by CountDorku

Gelzo Gerald Zosewater from the vault Since: Oct, 2009
Gerald Zosewater
#10194: Aug 18th 2011 at 11:17:55 PM

Oh, okay.

And I think I'd rather have Wurmcoil Engine than Sphinx of Magosi. Sphinx of Jwar Isle, Sphinx of Uthuun, and Consecrated Sphinx are probably better candidates in terms of sphinxes. If you don't get value out of the card just entering the battlefield, I'd at least prefer to get more value than just a flying beater without having to pay additional mana.

edited 18th Aug '11 11:30:13 PM by Gelzo

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Nyktos (srahc 84) eltit Since: Jan, 2001
(srahc 84) eltit
#10195: Aug 19th 2011 at 1:06:12 AM

I can confirm that Sphinx of Magosi is awesome in EDH. But yeah, Standard, less so.

I guess it is.
Diamonnes In Riastrad from Ulster Since: Nov, 2009
In Riastrad
#10196: Aug 19th 2011 at 6:25:44 AM

Cryptic Command, Faeries,

Is someone else using my schtick?

Also, do you mean using said things or getting hit with them? Because I imagine Idler feels about the same. (Sorry Idler.)

edited 19th Aug '11 6:26:22 AM by Diamonnes

My name is Cu Chulainn. Beside the raging sea I am left to moan. Sorrow I am, for I brought down my only son.
Idler20 Rabbit Season Since: Oct, 2010
Rabbit Season
#10197: Aug 19th 2011 at 6:29:51 AM

That's okay. The reason I disconnected is that you seemed to have disappeared and I was really tired.

You're an ad hominem attack!
Diamonnes In Riastrad from Ulster Since: Nov, 2009
In Riastrad
#10198: Aug 19th 2011 at 6:42:39 AM

Ah, I see. Yeah, I had to go check on my little cousin; heard him screaming. Turns out he'd tried to climb onto the bar.

EDIT: Does the normal four-copy limit apply to Underground Sea?

edited 19th Aug '11 6:48:31 AM by Diamonnes

My name is Cu Chulainn. Beside the raging sea I am left to moan. Sorrow I am, for I brought down my only son.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#10199: Aug 19th 2011 at 6:45:20 AM

You've seen my Clique-Blade. Pretty much all it does is play faeries, Cryptic command, and Esper Charms.

Gelzo Gerald Zosewater from the vault Since: Oct, 2009
Gerald Zosewater
#10200: Aug 19th 2011 at 7:25:50 AM

I don't think Cryptic Command and faeries are uncommon enough for you to claim them as your "shtick".

[up][up]Yes. You only get more than 4 of a card if they're basic lands.

edited 19th Aug '11 7:26:55 AM by Gelzo

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