Author Topic: Magic: The Gathering (Read 347617 times)

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-april-2020-04-13

Player drafting is coming this month. Also FNM events are doing mystery boxes of cosmetics instead of giving me cards/alt-arts. RIP my hopes and dreams.

Mobile is still on the cards for end of 2020. ...We'll see how that goes.

You'll get a free draft to use if you login when Ikora launches. Also Godzilla cards if you do a draft until May 21st.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2711 on:** April 13, 2020, 07:00:47 PM »

Hype for player drafting.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2712 on:** April 19, 2020, 03:16:45 PM »

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2713 on:** April 20, 2020, 01:55:36 AM »

Companions are apparently super busted to where everyone on the internet is throwing a shit fit and EDH had to ban one of the cards with the EDH-like mechanic on it.

Kara, where are you so you can explain the drama to me.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2714 on:** April 20, 2020, 06:55:22 AM »

A new mechanic that’s totally busted? In my Magic the Gathering? Surely that can’t be right.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2715 on:** April 20, 2020, 09:35:37 AM »

Right, but they're using Commander mechanics Joe, they go cross games to your sideboard.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2716 on:** April 22, 2020, 06:59:38 AM »

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/g5x1tu/an_open_letter_to_wizards_of_the_coast_rd/

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2717 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:12:17 AM »

I do gotta say this deck seems fun:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/legacy-challenge-2020-04-19#zyuryo_rd_place

Basically waiting for Forge to update to Ikora so I can try it out.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2718 on:** April 23, 2020, 12:03:06 AM »

Leyline of the Void + Gyruda, Doom of Depths is broke on MODO, so they temporarily banned Gyruda while they fixed it

spoiler (click to show/hide)

(cut to next month when they're forced to permanently ban it)

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thisismyusername · « **Reply #2719 on:** April 27, 2020, 02:43:44 PM »

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/g90o31/the_doge_on_a_foil_isamaru/

Rad alt-art.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2720 on:** April 27, 2020, 11:20:54 PM »

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2721 on:** May 08, 2020, 12:33:09 AM »

https://twitter.com/IBlackmailLands/status/1258474774814130177

The Tea is especially good today.

eleuin · « **Reply #2722 on:** May 08, 2020, 12:56:54 AM »

This the most powerful card in the game rn? At least in arena? What I'm reading is the 7 cost isn't that high a barrier atm

Or is zenith flare cycling worse

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2723 on:** May 08, 2020, 01:24:37 AM »

I haven’t played any Ikoria standard, but yeah apparently there’s a lot of Blink Agent/Steal Your Board and Cycle, Cycle, Cycle, Cycle, Cycle, Flare going on. Also ban Companions.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2724 on:** May 08, 2020, 10:28:29 AM »

Quote from: eleuin on May 08, 2020, 12:56:54 AM

This the most powerful card in the game rn? At least in arena? What I'm reading is the 7 cost isn't that high a barrier atm

Companions, for the guaranteed 8th card.
Flare for the cycle, cycle, cycle, that's 20: You're dead. Good game.
Then this for the sheer "I'm going to steal your shit and there is nothing you can do about it, just conceed" bullshittery.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #2725 on:** May 08, 2020, 11:58:01 AM »

Yeah, companions are busted. WHO COULD HAVE PREDICTED THAT BREAKING A FUNDAMENTAL RULE OF THE GAME WOULD HAVE DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2726 on:** May 08, 2020, 03:11:50 PM »

Not MaRo a few years ago, that's for sure.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #2727 on:** May 08, 2020, 04:21:54 PM »

At this juncture, we have two really big, stupid mechanical errors in the game within the past 5 years (energy in Kaladesh and now Companions in Ikoria)

They should look and see if the voices that pushed for both to make it into the game are the same in each case, and then minimize their impact on the game

(They won't, because those voices are Rosewater and Aaron Forsythe, who are defacto in charge of R&D)

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2728 on:** May 10, 2020, 12:15:30 PM »

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/ggrw6r/balancing_eternal_formats_without_the_means_to/

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2729 on:** May 10, 2020, 09:01:25 PM »

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-challenge-2020-05-10

Out of 32 decks, 11 are playing 80 cards. #WorkingAsIntended

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2730 on:** May 10, 2020, 09:36:55 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 10, 2020, 09:01:25 PM

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-challenge-2020-05-10

Out of 32 decks, 11 are playing 80 cards. #WorkingAsIntended

7 with Lurrus in sideboard. Like 6 of which are Companion/1-ofs (more than likely). 1 of which (!) is Mainboard(!!!!!!).

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2731 on:** May 13, 2020, 06:09:06 PM »

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/gj4y4c/magic_in_100_years_modern_2120/

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2732 on:** May 13, 2020, 10:10:57 PM »

Quote from: thisismyusername on May 13, 2020, 06:09:06 PM

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/gj4y4c/magic_in_100_years_modern_2120/

A fucking windmill slam keep. No need for the Afghanistanian Mulligan today.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2733 on:** May 16, 2020, 02:58:15 AM »

My friend, who doesn't know a lot about Magic: "Did we get any cards we can build a deck with in these two boxes of Ikoria?"

Me, an intellectual: "Say no more, fam."

Get in loser, we're going to Tier 1.

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We only had 3 Zenith Flares, though. :'(

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2734 on:** May 16, 2020, 09:59:04 PM »

https://twitter.com/VTCLA1/status/1261788553312440320

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2735 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:39:57 AM »

What the... how does that work past the first round? Yorion is Island/Plains (U/W), that deck is full mono-Mountain/R. How doesn't the opponent catch the bluff? Also is 40 the minimum in best-of-three?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2736 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:50:16 AM »

Quote from: thisismyusername on May 17, 2020, 01:39:57 AM

What the... how does that work past the first round? Yorion is Island/Plains (U/W), that deck is full mono-Mountain/R. How doesn't the opponent catch the bluff? Also is 40 the minimum in best-of-three?

It only works for Game 1. Basically just plop down Yorion as your Companion, your opponent is like "Okay, U/W Control or Jeskai Fires, I can keep this hand", then you go "Mountain, Fervent Champion, attack" and your opponent's head explodes.

In Games 2 and 3, you side out 14 cards and name Obosh as your Companion.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2737 on:** May 18, 2020, 07:23:51 PM »

Cat banned in Vintage.

RIPiss.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2738 on:** May 18, 2020, 09:20:19 PM »

Power level bans in Vintage, Kara help!

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2739 on:** May 21, 2020, 07:13:01 AM »

https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1263267107531186177

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/gnmq64/wizards_will_be_providing_fully_stocked_accounts/frbvl57/

Quote

Here’s the WotC playbook on this, in case anyone is wondering:

1 .Reduce payout for the PT Season by ~2.5 million USD

2. Move the tournaments to Arena without God accounts

3. When people freak out about both, correct #2 only.

4. Claim victory as everyone puts down their pitchforks. Now, no one is talking about the $2.5mm in missing prize money anymore.

Raist · « **Reply #2740 on:** May 21, 2020, 12:44:18 PM »

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Now, no one is talking about the $2.5mm in missing prize money anymore.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2741 on:** May 21, 2020, 02:24:28 PM »

If anyone wants to borrow my cards for $2.5 Million, lmk

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2742 on:** May 26, 2020, 08:17:10 PM »

https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1265432376542445570

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2743 on:** May 27, 2020, 05:52:13 PM »

"Companions are all banned, we fired Mark Rosewater. Be happy! Pleasebuyournextset."

Are they actually returning wildcards on banned cards like they did two years ago? I might craft Agent of Treachery and the Companions in that case.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #2744 on:** May 27, 2020, 06:52:12 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 17, 2020, 01:50:16 AM

Quote from: thisismyusername on May 17, 2020, 01:39:57 AM
What the... how does that work past the first round? Yorion is Island/Plains (U/W), that deck is full mono-Mountain/R. How doesn't the opponent catch the bluff? Also is 40 the minimum in best-of-three?

It only works for Game 1. Basically just plop down Yorion as your Companion, your opponent is like "Okay, U/W Control or Jeskai Fires, I can keep this hand", then you go "Mountain, Fervent Champion, attack" and your opponent's head explodes.

In Games 2 and 3, you side out 14 cards and name Obosh as your Companion.

I didnt even know you could change companions by adjusting your deck composition during the match

This is some beyond galaxy brain shit

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2745 on:** May 27, 2020, 08:04:18 PM »

Quote from: thisismyusername on May 27, 2020, 05:52:13 PM

"Companions are all banned, we fired Mark Rosewater. Be happy! Pleasebuyournextset."

Are they actually returning wildcards on banned cards like they did two years ago? I might craft Agent of Treachery and the Companions in that case.

Nothing's confirmed, but I would assume they'll give wildcards to replace any cards that get banned. They did for Oko and OUAT.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #2746 on:** May 27, 2020, 08:09:48 PM »

I don't think they'll outright ban companions, probably change it to either 1) reveal companion at start of game, shuffle into deck or 2) reveal companion at start of game, draw one fewer card and then decide on mulligan, add companion to starting hand when you've made a decision

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2747 on:** May 27, 2020, 08:13:12 PM »

Quote from: Human Snorenado on May 27, 2020, 08:09:48 PM

I don't think they'll outright ban companions, probably change it to either 1) reveal companion at start of game, shuffle into deck or 2) reveal companion at start of game, draw one fewer card and then decide on mulligan, add companion to starting hand when you've made a decision

A leak (aka rumor, lie) that I heard was that you'll have to pay (3) to move your companion to your hand whenever you're able to cast a sorcery.

However, there may still be bans. A lot of people are done with Fires.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #2748 on:** May 27, 2020, 08:45:47 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 27, 2020, 08:13:12 PM

Quote from: Human Snorenado on May 27, 2020, 08:09:48 PM
I don't think they'll outright ban companions, probably change it to either 1) reveal companion at start of game, shuffle into deck or 2) reveal companion at start of game, draw one fewer card and then decide on mulligan, add companion to starting hand when you've made a decision

A leak (aka rumor, lie) that I heard was that you'll have to pay (3) to move your companion to your hand whenever you're able to cast a sorcery.

However, there may still be bans. A lot of people are done with Fires.

If only someone could have foreseen that giving people free spells while still having outlets for mana was a really stupid f'n idea...

http://www.thebore.com/forum/index.php?topic=29340.msg2718806#msg2718806

(let's ignore the fact that I said Oko didn't need to be banned, I was clearly drinking that day)

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2749 on:** May 28, 2020, 12:08:28 PM »

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/gs26se/this_article_is_not_for_you_worrying_trends_in_mtg/

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2750 on:** May 28, 2020, 01:18:49 PM »

WOTC:

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #2751 on:** June 01, 2020, 12:14:39 PM »

Fires and Agent banned, Companions globally nerfed (you can pay 3 at sorcery speed once per game to move it from your sb to your hand)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2752 on:** June 01, 2020, 12:20:33 PM »

And Magic was fixed forever!

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2753 on:** June 01, 2020, 12:35:52 PM »

Oh no, now instead of Lurris being turn 1, it's turn 3-4.

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I'm being flippant on this because I dunno how strong that "nerf" is gonna be.

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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #2754 on:** June 01, 2020, 12:50:14 PM »

I still say a better solution would have been making the companion be part of your opening hand, then it's vulnerable to discard.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2755 on:** June 01, 2020, 12:52:13 PM »

Quote from: Arena only

Players who have Fires of Invention and/or Agent of Treachery as a part of their in-game collection on MTG Arena prior to the game update on June 4 will receive an equal number of rare Wildcards added to their collection as part of the update. Players will receive an in-game notification when the ban takes effect.

OH SHIT.

*opens collection, see Fires of Invention isn't crafted [because I crafted Agents earlier]*
*2 Wild cards*
OH SHIT!
*Crafts, then opens 6 packs for the other two*
OH SHIT!!!!
*Crafts 2xAgents of Treachery for a full play-set of both banned cards*

Thanks, Wizards.

naff · « **Reply #2756 on:** June 02, 2020, 09:43:04 PM »

welp, well im glad i havent bought any cards for 6 months or so.

i was about to get a lurrus for a pioneer rdw deck

instead ive put together rg zoo with the aim rn to be similar to the old small zoo decks with atarka's command being the only non creature spell md

should prob add titan's strength, but rn im leaning into turning creatures sideways asap. also keen to try naya midrange at some point, but goig to keep it simple for now.

i had been playing an esper mentor deck, and while fun it's not particularly good and im not feeling uw teferi control.

Raist · « **Reply #2757 on:** June 05, 2020, 01:37:34 PM »

So no more Hounds huh

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2758 on:** June 05, 2020, 02:00:29 PM »

Yeah, Dog is now the preferred nomenclature at WotC; all Hounds are errata'd. Apparently it's been one of Maro's pet (no pun intended) issues.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #2759 on:** June 06, 2020, 01:16:53 AM »

WTF am I reading at the Welcome Boosters. You give new players... 15 cards?

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