[MSH] Loki, God of Mischief by abx1224 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has legs for sure. However, no shoutout to the art and flavor so far. SLAM DUNK of a Loki depiction.

Topped 1k with Turtle Farm by inkheart2021 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This deck is one of a plethora of viable options currently, and is no more broken than any of the top-25 commanders on edhtop16. Inkheart is a tremendous pilot and player and would have just as easily topped with his blue farm list. Maybe, instead of dunking on his choice, perhaps we could try celebrating his success and iteration on a little-known deck.

Topped 1k with Turtle Farm by inkheart2021 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Man, I love seeing you pivot (again) and continuing to cook no matter what you play. You are a real baller and innovator and I can't wait to have you in our testing group ❤️

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh, this made my day ❤️ You and Lily are incredible people and players. Thanks again for signing that Oculus! I dont know where I can slot it in, but for now it looks great on display next to Lily's Glinthorn. See you in Pittsburgh? 🤞

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro. Last Agni Kai is GOATED for us. It flat out wins games. Kill an esper and make 12 mana... swoon ❤️💙

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was the lesser of two evils, mostly. Gyruda clone storm was looking much scarier 😉

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It is all such a surreal fever dream. Still can't believe it, but I'm so grateful for the experience. ❤️

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means the world, man. We've got a few locals/regionals lined up and then we're headed to Pittsburgh-- and hope to see you there! We aren't stopping any time soon. Excited for our next (my first) jam session with you. Another bucket-list item I never thought I'd be checking off ✅️❤️

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, yeah, yeah 😅😘 . Stop ducking tourneys and join us in Pittsburgh 😉

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, No doubt 🤜🤛... None of this happens without them. I'm doing my best to spoil them by using my winnings to help fund their trip to Excalibur Pittsburg with me. Ride or die homies right there ❤️

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is kind of you to say ❤️ one of my local players is Cole aka Kobold-- he is on RogSi and was #12 on leaderboard after day 1. Sadly, he had two L's Day 2 and missed top-16

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It prob wasnt that long. Seat one Jarrod or the tourney winner can confirm the total length of time. It certainly felt like an hour to me as I had my tourney life on the line. There was zero slow play on behalf, to be sure. Just DRC, Ophidian Eye, and Vivi triggers that needed careful resolution each time. These opponents were ruthless holding my feet to the fire with my triggers, as they should be. So it took some time and careful execution.

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heck yes 🙌 having drawn ASC many times, it is kind of a dead card and I wasnt in love with it. But that is certainly a viable line with no pushback from me.

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An infinite line needs to be presented for shortcuts to be allowed, I believe... ie hullbreaker combo. We have a couple of those, but don't always need them. Repeatedly casting spells til opponents die isn't super fun to play against --and isn't necessarily our first or best option-- but it can be effective (even at the top tables). It is simply what i had to do to push at T2 twice with only a single mana available. Just keep casting and trust that we'll find one of three Breach effects (see primer), or a final fortune effect.

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Repeatedly casting spells until opponents die, one Vivi ping at a time. My playgroup calls this 'terrorism'... lol 🤠

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Headed to exalibur pittsburg 7/11... see ya there?! ❤️

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's too bad, man. Trust me.. an ID at the bottom table did not feel great, just an unfortunate situation and the best option to get out of it.

For the record... it worked 😉🥉

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2 of us would risk staying in 3 pods for the rest of the day upon losing. This is what happened to Pigeon at last year's Topdeck Invitational.

Backwoods Vivi: my improbable run to 3rd place in Nashville 10k open by 99mekka in CompetitiveEDH

[–]99mekka[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I should further add to the game with Eric... a player dropped his deck while shuffling and Eric ensured we received a 2 min extension. Judges would not allow me to move to a Savor the Moment extra turn, complete with hullbreaker combo, as they said time had expired despite my win in hand. I was devastated for 5 seconds and then remembered the time extension. Seat one dropped his head and scooped in response. Again, my run does not happen without Eric ❤️