Magic: The Gathering

[Krandor]

Only reason I'd buy the set is to play the crapshoot on Goyf, and it'd be more financially responsible to just buy singles. Which I still wouldn't do.

[Moridam]

do elesh and iona even see any play in modern?

i am hoping this list turns out to be wrong, only because i don't want those two getting a reprint after spending $25-30 on them a short while ago, lol.

[Xerlic]

do elesh and iona even see any play in modern?

i am hoping this list turns out to be wrong, only because i don't want those two getting a reprint after spending $25-30 on them a short while ago, lol.

Nah, but they both see play in Legacy. And I think EDH?

Modern Masters has been such a headache. My laziness to move my staples paid off for the first set when Goyf like doubled in price. I kinda want to flip my staples and reinvest since MM2015 is supposed to have a higher print run, but keeping on top of MTG finance stuff is like a second full time job.

Depending on what happens, I'm kinda tempted to pick up a second playset of Goyfs just so I don't have to move them back and forth between Legacy and Modern.

[Krandor]

Elesh still had some use in Birthing Pod decks, but that's obviously a no go now. Both are for sure staples in a legacy Reanimator deck, but I don't know any viable Modern decks that actually make use of them.

[Tomiko]

Elesh & Iona both see play in Dredge (Modern version). If that list is correct, I'm surprised Iona is getting reprinted over Linvala.

Edit: List for reference

http://www.tcdecks.net/deck.php?id=16357&iddeck=122300

[Xerlic]

Keep in mind that Wizards used the first MMA set to reprint eternal cards that are used in formats other than Modern.

For example, Doubling Season is pretty much only seen in EDH. It comes from a time before Planeswalkers existed, so it can never be printed in a Standard set.

FTV: Angels comes out in August, so it's almost guaranteed that Linvala will be printed there since she's not in MMA 2015.

[zoobernut]

Just signed up for Vegas GP because why the hell not. I am excited this is my first GP so it should be a fun time. Going to be there for Thursday Friday and Saturday. I think I will do at least 2 sealed tournaments (1 side and the main) but hopefully more.

I won't be buying any mm2015 like I did for the first mm so this is a fun way to get to open some product and play a lot of magic over the course of the weekend.

[Kononeko]

Nice, yeah I'm flying in on that Friday. I have a friend paying for one of my sealed side events because he wants the cards and the playmat. Also, I don't know if its too late but there is a deal going where if you donate blood you got a voucher for a free mm draft.

[zoobernut]

Nice, yeah I'm flying in on that Friday. I have a friend paying for one of my sealed side events because he wants the cards and the playmat. Also, I don't know if its too late but there is a deal going where if you donate blood you got a voucher for a free mm draft.

It is still up on the website to do that. I might have to do that but I couldn't see how to sign up for it when you click the link it just tells you when and where.

[Xerlic]

Have fun, guys. I really want to hit that GP, but I'm on the east coast and can't justify spending the money for the trip.

[Weltall]

Totally getting back into paper magic. Got some standard decks ordered and on the way. Anyone on this thread in the Nashville area?

[Kononeko]

Not I, but it was nice when I went there for the Team Sealed GP last year. That one BBQ place on Broadway was just stupid good, worth every penny!

[Kononeko]

Also, is anyone going to the sealed GP in Atlantic City next weekend?

[Xerlic]

Also, is anyone going to the sealed GP in Atlantic City next weekend?

I'm still on the fence. There's no way I'd be able to stay for Sunday since it's Mother's Day, so I'd only be going for Saturday.

[zoobernut]

Question for anyone who has ever done a GP or specifically a sealed GP before. I have heard that GP's while run at a competitive level are generally more casual than other higher level tournaments, is that true? What is the atmosphere like? Are people generally friendly or is it really heated/competitive?

This will be my first GP and I am not quite sure what to expect.

[Weltall]

In my experience, it is true that the feeling in the room is a little more lax. You have a lot of more "casual" style players who aren't good at Legacy/Standard that attend sealed GPs.

Basically, EDH.

[Xerlic]

Question for anyone who has ever done a GP or specifically a sealed GP before. I have heard that GP's while run at a competitive level are generally more casual than other higher level tournaments, is that true? What is the atmosphere like? Are people generally friendly or is it really heated/competitive?

This will be my first GP and I am not quite sure what to expect.

It's the largest GP ever, so it's hard to say. You're going to get a mix of people who are there to just have a good time since it's basically a magic convention, and you have your spikes who are there to try and win the biggest magic tournament ever.

Rule #1 is if you are unsure about ANYTHING, call a judge. A lot of people who are playing at competitive REL for the first time feel funny about this. Don't. Judges are there to handle questions all the way from making sure a certain card works the way you think it does to "I think this guy is cheating".

Also, be wary of how your cards work. There are no "take backs" at the GP level unless your opponent allows it (generally they won't).

[Chrius]

It's the largest GP ever, so it's hard to say. You're going to get a mix of people who are there to just have a good time since it's basically a magic convention, and you have your spikes who are there to try and win the biggest magic tournament ever.

Rule #1 is if you are unsure about ANYTHING, call a judge. A lot of people who are playing at competitive REL for the first time feel funny about this. Don't. Judges are there to handle questions all the way from making sure a certain card works the way you think it does to "I think this guy is cheating".

Also, be wary of how your cards work. There are no "take backs" at the GP level unless your opponent allows it (generally they won't).

The only "take back" that can happen is if whatever you did was plain illegal to do - incorrect/not enough mana / not a valid target / sorcery timing.
Note that if you choose an invalid target, you are NOT required to change the target to something that is legal and probably detrimental to you. This goes back to the call a judge if your opponent tries to make you do that.

If you want to play "serious" don't be afraid to do these things:
If anybody accidentally draws or looks at extra cards / something not in the rules of the game and says oops and "corrects" it. Call a judge. Whether they get a game loss or anything is irrelevant because it will be noted by the judge in the system to ensure a pattern of them "oopsing" doesn't keep happening across multiple events.

If you want to play for fun, don't get on tilt if an opponent calls a judge on you. They may be trying to grab a free win which may well be in their right. But they may also be doing the above and ensuring the mistake isn't one you continue to do over and over maliciously

[zoobernut]

Yeah I have played several competitive REL events in my local game store so I feel comfortable calling the judge frequently and I am comfortable being a stickler about the take back thing. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I am not going to go to be competitive I am going because it is a huge magic convention as you said and it should be a fun time. I hope that I can have fun with it.

Thanks for the tips guys.

[Myrrh_Quetz]

I've noticed a lot of people ask their opponents or people watching about rules or interactions. Never do that at a competitive tourney. No one has your interest in mind. I've learned that the hard way back when I got into competitive REL.

Something I got into the habit of doing in any tourney is that I say, aloud, all my actions. Makes sure you play properly and tends to annoy the opponent. Plus, never assume that everyone you play against knows all the interactions of cards.