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Originally posted by gcowhsu:
Lols, This isn't illegal right to post stupid offers?

hi there, how about
My:
1 Mental Misstep
1 Mortarpod
1 Braids, Cabal Minion
Total: $4.77 apathyhouse.com

Your:
3 Disrupting Shoal
2 Primal Command
Total: $5.35 apathyhouse.com

lmk thanks.

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Originally posted by rockondon:
I put so much time, effort, and money into my first EDH deck (arcum dagsson) and hot damn did it pay off. The deck is more fun, powerful, and versatile than I ever hoped.

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Link me your list Don

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Originally posted by Volcanon:
Considering the plague of big-mana decks in EDH exactly why is LD so frowned-upon? A geddon deck is pretty much exactly what's needed against decks that try to exsanguinate for 25 or cast tooth and nail twice in a turn or something.

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LD has always been frowned on in casual formats, much like running a pile of counterspells is usually taboo. The point of the format is to have fun. If you can't play that 8-drop in your hand because some guy at the table keeps running out a geddon effect, then it's just boring.

Also, in a multiplayer format, the chances of you being able to win quickly after destroying all lands is probably somewhat diminished. It makes the game drag on. It's fine for 1v1 where chances are better that you have a win condition on board because not as much removal is flying around.

It's why I don't bother with building around stuff like Obliterate. There's always going to be that string of games where you can't lock up the win for after you would cast it, but you have to pull the trigger early to keep from dying and it just adds a half hour to the game.

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Originally posted by rockondon:
I put so much time, effort, and money into my first EDH deck (arcum dagsson) and hot damn did it pay off. The deck is more fun, powerful, and versatile than I ever hoped.

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Originally posted by sammyt125:
Anyone else get a kick out of when people go on forums/Twitter/etc to whine that their order of 20+ of a card that went up 10x or more over a weekend doesn't get shipped out? Sorry that a store you have never bought from and would only by from in these situations doesn't want your business, bro.

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Originally posted by iccarus:
LD has always been frowned on in casual formats, much like running a pile of counterspells is usually taboo. The point of the format is to have fun. If you can't play that 8-drop in your hand because some guy at the table keeps running out a geddon effect, then it's just boring.

Also, in a multiplayer format, the chances of you being able to win quickly after destroying all lands is probably somewhat diminished. It makes the game drag on. It's fine for 1v1 where chances are better that you have a win condition on board because not as much removal is flying around.

It's why I don't bother with building around stuff like Obliterate. There's always going to be that string of games where you can't lock up the win for after you would cast it, but you have to pull the trigger early to keep from dying and it just adds a half hour to the game.

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How is it not unfun to have half my permanents terrastrodon'd? Or having 25+ life drained from four opponents each through Cabal Coffers abuse? It's boring when my mana rocks and duals get hosed every game, or that I can't play janky decks because they can't keep up with big mana lameness. Or hard-casted eldrazi.

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Originally posted by sammyt125:
Anyone else get a kick out of when people go on forums/Twitter/etc to whine that their order of 20+ of a card that went up 10x or more over a weekend doesn't get shipped out? Sorry that a store you have never bought from and would only by from in these situations doesn't want your business, bro.

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I was surprised a store honored my order for a playset of the red and blue Shoals for next to nothing Sunday night.

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Originally posted by Volcanon:
How is it not unfun to have half my permanents terrastrodon'd? Or having 25+ life drained from four opponents each through Cabal Coffers abuse? It's boring when my mana rocks and duals get hosed every game, or that I can't play janky decks because they can't keep up with big mana lameness. Or hard-casted eldrazi.

I don't usually like geddon decks in multiplayer, but this is rediculous. If the meta is degenerate I think I'm almost forced to do something about it. If I'm forced to sit around being bored through infinite mindslaver or infinte O-stone or several Annihilator 4 attacks, then I'm sure they can bear to not be able to play their 8-drop.

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Your meta appears to be far more competitive than mine. Most of what you mention does not happen here, as the majority of our players do not run those kinds of locks. We tend to focus more on non-infinite haymakers that keep the game flowing. Most of my core group will actually remove stuff from their decks if it proves to be too unfun or will play "that" deck less frequently.

If your locals are pulling this stuff all the time, then I say build what you want to. If they call you on it, just have a laundry list of examples ready about why it's no worse than what they are trying to do.

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Originally posted by -Lunch_Box-:
So not only did SCG force me to use UPS for my order, but they also required signature confirmation! My wife has ordered several $500+ camera lens that they just leave on our front door without requiring signatures! I really hope they send me a survey and I never have to order anything from them again

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How big was your order?

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Originally posted by Kyosukee:
How big was your order?

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I ordered a Capture of Jingzhou for $149.99 and the cheapest shipping the offered was $12.52 or USPS for $24 if I remember correctly. They really dont even give you an option on shipping because the system only provides the "best" shipping options based on your purchase

It's been a while since I've posted a link to my blog and todays title is:

"Goblin Matron vs. Cenobites... the Porno! :P"

I thought some of you may enjoy it. The title says it all! (Note: Yes, it is friendly for all ages haha)

Cheers,
Carl

Other Topics this week:
* Breaking Down Modern & PT Philly
* Planeswalker Points and the Death of the DCI
* (T)Winning with RUG

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Originally posted by -Lunch_Box-:
So not only did SCG force me to use UPS for my order, but they also required signature confirmation! My wife has ordered several $500+ camera lens that they just leave on our front door without requiring signatures! I really hope they send me a survey and I never have to order anything from them again

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Umm... for a $150 order I don't see why this is so bad. Especially when everyone is all like "LOL credit cards will just refund you the money if they can't prove you received the cards!"

For an analogy, I think eBay also says that for seller protection to attach on orders $250+, there must be a SIGNATURE that it was received, delivery confirmation doesn't cut it.

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Originally posted by Bagbokk:
So, it sounds more like signature confirmation protects both the store AND you. You always had the option of not buying from them in the first place... wow. I haven't heard anyone complain about signature confirmation ever.

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No the store is protecting itself at my expense and inconveniencing me in the process. The fact that I ordered the card from SCG and not random internet guy is really all the protection I need. I live in a small town and if I miss UPS again today I will have to drive about 35 minutes to the next town in order to pick up my package. If they had given a reasonable option to begin with I could have just got it at my local PO on my own time during business hours.

As far as other options go I really did not have any. Ebay only has a Japanese one currently and the other sites I primarily us do not have one in stock. Im sure I could have scoured the internet, but I do like using reputable dealers on cards like this to insure that you are not getting a fake and the condition is accurate.

Guess I'll just go play combo

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Originally posted by -Lunch_Box-:
No the store is protecting itself at my expense and inconveniencing me in the process. The fact that I ordered the card from SCG and not random internet guy is really all the protection I need. I live in a small town and if I miss UPS again today I will have to drive about 35 minutes to the next town in order to pick up my package. If they had given a reasonable option to begin with I could have just got it at my local PO on my own time during business hours.

As far as other options go I really did not have any. Ebay only has a Japanese one currently and the other sites I primarily us do not have one in stock. Im sure I could have scoured the internet, but I do like using reputable dealers on cards like this to insure that you are not getting a fake and the condition is accurate.

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Originally posted by iccarus:

Guess I'll just go play combo

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Originally posted by caquaa:
I'll beat you down with goyfs then!

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Originally posted by harbingerofthevoid:
I don't like when people boot you from a game when you mess up their plans. I really don't like when people don't play best 2 of 3.

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How does that work? You need to find a new group of people to play with if they're allowed to make you leave from a game if they don't like your deck. If you're at a sanctioned tournament, call over a judge and I'm pretty sure he'll boot your opponent for such ridiculous antics. If you're playing on MTGO, they can only concede a game, a match, or drop out of a tournament, AFAIK. Any action on their part results in a loss for them if they want to be that petty and not play. If you're playing in the casual rooms, make your own games and make other people join your game. They can't kick you out of your own game.