Magic: The Gathering

[totalsticks 1]

So, I noticed some people have some MTG signatures in their profiles, and figured we could spark up a little bit of game-theory or just general discussion about this game. I myself have been playing off and on for about 10 years now, and thoroughly enjoy it as a social outlet. So, here's a few things to get this discussion kick-started.

 

1. What's your favorite Mono-color to play with.

2. What combination color decks do you prefer? (ie. White/Blue/Green, etc.)

3. Any favorite card combinations?

4. Do you prefer Standard Type 2, Legacy or any other forms of tournament play?

5. Favorite card of all time, and why?

6. When/how did you discover MTG, and during which block?

7. Out of all the blocks, which are your favorites?

 

And here's my answers.

 

1. I prefer to play with Black as my mono-color since it's got so many nifty abilities, and some mainstays throughout MTG.

2. I usually prefer Black/Blue (my Bruiser), though right now I'm thoroughly enjoying my Black/White/Blue exile deck.

3. I like the idea of - Triskelion + Blade of the Bloodchief + Basilisk Collar, though not the amount of time/mana it takes to get going.

4. I like Standard Type 2, but occasionally will drop into some Draft Tourneys or Two Headed Giants.

5. Squee's Toy, hands down. That little artifact was the best, and cutest. :biggrin_002:

6. I discovered it years ago, probably in 2nd grade, but didnt really get into it until I was 15 or so, and entered into my favorite block, Tempest.

7. Tempest, Zendikar and Ice Age.

 

Look forward to seeing some other MTG players respond here.

[FranklinX 37]

I was never able to get into this game. I see some students on campus who play this game.

[Midnite Reaper 2]

1. I quite like artifact decks. They are very versatile.

2. Black/White is rather fun. Unusual combination though. The white hold a defense while the black instant-kill the toughest creatures.

3. Something which sacrifices a creature with a cheap regeneration cost.

4. Never played a tourney.

5. Darksteel Golem. 'Tis indestructible, and looks cool.

6 and 7. Started about two years ago. Never really bought boosters so I don't prefer any blocks really...

[laansolo 3]

1. What's your favorite Mono-color to play with. Blue... hehe, I SUMMON THIS-NOPE! Unsummon.

2. What combination color decks do you prefer? (ie. White/Blue/Green, etc.) Blue/Red

3. Any favorite card combinations? Goblin Seige leader and The Reckless One. Extra damage, baby!

4. Do you prefer Standard Type 2, Legacy or any other forms of tournament play? ummm... I never done these, but I like the sound of "Generals"

 

5. Favorite card of all time, and why? Eh, none really

6. When/how did you discover MTG, and during which block? My parents, during the 5th version (i think, dont quote me on that)

7. Out of all the blocks, which are your favorites? Legends, definantly.

[totalsticks 1]

Artifact decks are cool, if you can get em working quick enough.

 

I hate you and your unsummon! I answer that with Doom Blade!

 

A good combo right now for sac'ing a creature is Bloodthrone Vampire and Reassembling Skeleton.

 

Darksteel Golem is awesome, but the new Blightsteel Colossus is an 11/11 Trample, Infect and Indestructible.. essentially a game-winner.

 

Generals ehh, you might be thinking of EDH or Elder Dragon Highlander, where the rules are similar but at the same time, very different from regular play. Never played one of those, but it sounds really fun.

[laansolo 3]

generals is basically a 3v3 game, where, on each side, there is the "General" who taps mana for the use of spells and summoning, and the other 2 are, well, "Commanders". They summon the creatures and spells the "General" taps mana for. basically, you want a land deck, spell deck, and creature deck. not sure how many tournaments do this, though.

 

also, my dad uses demonic tutor, buried alive, and an angel that, every turn, summons a monster from his graveyard into play. its a black deck BTW, and the only 4 times he has been beaten was when me and my 2 uncles ganged up on him, and the other 3 were when he couldn't get demonic tutor or buried alive out in time.

[Ragnyrok 3]

I played a very little bit in High School and Middle School.

I remember my favorite deck to play with was an all Elven deck.

But, I also do remember getting whomped on by an artifact deck once :x

Don't play anymore(I'd rather p&p roleplay if I found a group anyway). But I remember having fun with it.

My RM project actually uses the Magic the Gathering font x3

[totalsticks 1]

Elves are popular choices indeed, and can have some fun combos to run with. I often find myself trying to build "out of the box" decks that dont really have a specific theme to them. I'll have to check out your RM project some time, Ragnyrok, as I've seen it on the forum and looks good.

 

Is anyone familiar with Jace the Mind Sculptor? If so, I'd like to hear what you think about the possibility of him not returning in Core or next year's "Shake" block.

 

For anyone else, what would you like to see more of in Magic, or maybe even less of? And for what reason?

[laansolo 3]

definantly, more goblins, with different abilities. a lot of goblins just have different names but the same ability.

[Midnite Reaper 2]

Gah, you guys are making me want to go buy some more cards... drove of elves is/was quite a good elf card. */* where * is the number of green permanents you control and can't be the target of spells or abilities.

[totalsticks 1]

Haha, if I were you, I'd save my money for July before I go buying cards. That's when the new 2012 Core set is released, and from what I understand, its gonna be pretty interesting. Another card you might like, is Darksteel Juggernaut, a */* creature with power and toughness equal to the number of artifacts you control. Oh, and did I mention it's indestructible?

 

Goblins, goblins.. yeah, there have been a number of them throughout Magic, and most of them have the same abilities just with different names. But that's just the times, as Magic had to reprint cards, or shorten the rules text of some cards into things like "Battle Cry" or "Trample". I dunno, I think I've seen too many goblins as of late, and way too much infect, which is the new mechanic that I feel essentially breaks the game.