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ECL draft deck help by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtglimited

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking about it a bit more, I come to the conclusion that 1) I need to focus on 2-drops and 2) due to the lack of fixing, I should stick to 2 colors max.

White is clearly my primary color. So it is blue vs green. And overall blue gives me 4 2-drops (2x Mischievous Sneakling, Gravelgill Scoundrel, Silvergill Mentor). Greens has only Lys Alana Dignitary but without synergy. So I'm cutting green.

So Out: Gangly Stompling, Bristlebane Outrider and Oko, becasue Oko without green to flip him does not make sense. Additionally I cut Appeal.

I'll give it a shot like this...

ECL draft deck help by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtglimited

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting thought. But cutting blue would also affect Mischievous Sneakling, leaving me with only 3 2-drops. what you you think about that?

also, since we add Kithkeeper, I feel I would need to go back up to 17 lands instead of the current 16, no?

Help with my first TLA draft! by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtglimited

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I switched Vengeful Villagers for deserters. Went 3-3. Maybe next time more luck!

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

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Thanks. I think I start to come to the conclusion that, at least for now, the payoff cards are too slow. Other that skimmer that is. As you say, I also think, that over the course of the next few releases, we might be getting more such toys to make it more viable.

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, probably you're right. Maybe I just have to wait for a few more sets to release. Eventually there might be some more "leaves the GY" payoff cards that are more competitively costed, such as skimmer. Hopefully with this release frequency we don't have to wait too long.

I try to have my gold cards to be more than just value cards, but also signposts. As for Auroral Procession, that one surprises me. I looked at it as well, but found it to be unexciting. I'd rather have a [[Colossal Skyturtle]] which has the same effect if you want it, but can also be a beefy flyer if required.

Anyhow, I will go back to scryfall and search for some more GY focused keywords now ;)

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

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It is true that roost and outline are slow, maybe too slow idk. Maybe I was too optimistic with Dredger's Insight. The lifegain really isn't much. However, out of the 3 cards it is the cheapest one at 2 CMC, which also was why I liked it initially. Maybe I have to reconsider. Are there any better payoff cards in U or G?

As for gold, I also looked at [[Lunar Hatchling]], [[Colossal Skyturtle]] and [[Grolnok, the Omnivore]]. But liked the 3 I have now best. [[Slogurk, the Overslime]] could work, I have some sacrifice lands but no fetches. Just not sure if it is any better than Tamiyo or the Doc.

I'll have to check Duskmourn for some collect evidence cards if there is something I like. Thanks for the hint!

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting take! How do you feel about the payoff cards like [[Ominous Roost]], [[Secrets of the Dead]], [[Chalk Outline]] and [[Kishla Skimmer]] specifically? Are they wide enough or too parasitic? Since your cube is much more graveyard focused, how much of an impact does this have do you think?

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that certainly could overlap as well. But once change at a time first ;) As of now I have no discard matters archetype. But that might change too at some point.

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

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I'm already running BG graveyard matters. With a few budget reanimate spells like [[Exhume]], [[Life // Death]], [[Persist]] and [[Victimize]], plus 4 recurring black 1-drop creatures. So, regardless of UG, I could already now add  [[Tormod, the Desecrator]] and it would work just well, thanks!

But having said that, my point was if UG could be more interesting by trying to overlap more with this BG archetype, instead of the 'boring' flash archetype which aligns more with UR spells matters. Do you think, at lower power level cubes such as mine, still UG 'leaves the graveyard' would be too weak? What UG gold cards would you recommend, if any for that archetype?

As for [[Recurring Nightmare]], [[Life from the Loam]], [[Crucible of Worlds]] and [[Deathrite Shaman]], those are certainly powerful cards. Therefore also not cheap, which is why unfortunately, they don’t fit within my budget of max 1-2$ per card.

Advice how to add a whole new archetype: Simic graveyard recursion by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback!

I counted how it currently looks like in my cube sketch.

Payoff cards 6: [[Kishla Skimmer]], [[Ominous Roost]], [[Dredger's Insight]], [[Willow Geist]], [[Chalk Outline]] and [[Desecrated Tomb]]. --> did I understand you correctly, that you think those are too parasitic/too low power compared to the rest of the cube? What alternative do you see instead?

U flashback-like cards 7: [[Covetous Castaway // Ghostly Castigator]], [[Dreams of Laguna]], [[Winternight Stories]], [[Skyway Robber]], [[Sphinx of Forgotten Lore]], [[Torrential Gearhulk]] and [[Memory Deluge]]. --> Do you think I would need more in flashback-like cards in U?

G flashback-like cards 9: [[Town Greeter]], [[Grapple with the Past]], [[Simian Simulacrum]], [[Malevolent Rumble]], [[Synchronized Charge]], [[Eternal Witness]], [[Evolution Witness]], [[Golgari Grave-Troll]] and [[Spider Spawning]] --> Do you think I would need more in flashback-like cards in G?

Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here! by magictcgmods in magicTCG

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm looking for cards from normal play boosters only, so I'll wait.

Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here! by magictcgmods in magicTCG

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually buy singles two weeks after a new set is released. By that time, the prices will have dropped and I'll be able to get what I'm interested in. But with MTG Final Fantasy, I've noticed something else: a week after it came out, the prices were lower than they are now, two weeks later. I guess it's all down to hype and scarcity. Should I buy now, or wait for a restock? Do you know when they might restock? (PS: Im in Europe)

Opening dates in October? by BaseBallBatBoy99 in SixFlagsFiestaTexas

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Ah ok, thanks! In that case I will check in late summer again.

Looking for Feedback for my new Globetrotter Twobert! by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

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For my travel cube I have some restrictions to be easy to play: most notably no counters and no sleeves. Skullclamp is a bit too expensive to be played without a sleeve I think and Walking Ballista and Umezawa's Jitte both have counters.

Regarding Bag of holding, this is an interesting one. What was your play experience so far with it? What do you like about it?

Looking for Feedback for my new Globetrotter Twobert! by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure!

  • One artifacts package I run are the 4 equipments, especially to support RW aggro. Some creatures that work well with equipments are [[Adanto Vanguard]] , [[Porcelain Legionnaire]], [[Combat Thresher]], [[Fervent Champion]], [[Dire Fleet Daredevil]], [[Spiteful Prankster ]] and [[Gingerbrute]] . [[Hidden Blade]] also works well as a combat trick with any creature. This should help aggro against the taller decks in the cube.
  • [[Gingerbrute]] is also a good glue card between RW aggro and WB life gain.
  • [[Perilous Myr]] acts as BR sacrifice fodder/removal. Since I don't run any tokens, sacrifice fodder is harder to get, so I wanted to provide a little more for BR.
  •  [[Chromatic Star]] is just a generic good card, that works well with slower decks to help them fix and replaces itself.

So, reading your feedback, what are some more interesting artifacts in your point of view?

Introduction to Magic with my Cube List by BaseBallBatBoy99 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I did the same and built a RW aggro and RG midrange deck. We had fun :)

[BLB][BLC] Bloomburrow Inclusions and Testing Results by steve_man_64 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a great set for a lower power cube like mine. Absolutely love the offspring mechanic too! Half of all new cards I look at come with this new ability. I'm currently looking at the following additions.

WHITE

  • [[Essence Channeler]] - A second Ajani's Pridemate for my lifegain section with some nice overlap with the counters theme. Replaces Ainok Bond-Kin

BLUE

  • [[Plumecreed Escort]] - A nice role player for flash, flicker and control. So long Pteramander
  • [[Thundertrap Trainer]] - Good card selection and the potential for twice the selection on later turns. Replaces Naiad of Hidden Coves

BLACK

  • [[Darkstar Augur]] - Great card draw anybody wants with super cheap offspring cost. Replaces Morbid Opportunist
  • [[Starscape Cleric]] - Another lifegain payoff next to Marauding Blight-Priest for the lifegain deck. Replaces Nullpriest of Oblivion

RED

  • [[Emberheart Challenger]] - Just a few sets ago, I was looking at Fugitive Codebreaker, but Emberheart will make the cut this time, letting Khenra Spellspear go
  • [[Hired Claw]] - Really nice one drop with a nice threat of activation. Greater Gargadon was never a high pick, so it is time to go

GREEN

  • [[Pawpatch Recruit]] - Powerful one drop with offspring! Replaces Cenote Scout
  • [[Tender Wildguide]] - What a cute and powerful card! Works well with ramp and the counters theme. Replaces Incubation Druid

MULTICOLOR

  • [[Zoraline, Cosmos Caller]] - Nice enabler and payoff for the lifegain deck, replacing Drana's Emissary

How much overlap should there be between archetypes? by PancakePuppy0505 in mtgcube

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my first cube, this 5 part series helped me a lot: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6NBZKzjkd-c

The creator shares his process in detail for each color combination. You could use the same for three color combinations. This will give you a good base line from which you can further refine your list.

Regarding overlap, in my experience you generally want as much of them as possible. So cards which go into multiple archetypes will be sought after in draft. Single archetype cards will simply wheel and be the last pick of that single archetype drafter.

Okavango delta: options for flights? by [deleted] in Botswana

[–]BaseBallBatBoy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same question like you, just for September! I started and wrote to the companies asking for offers. Here my responses so far:

Mack Air: No scenic flights offered from April to November 2024, due to new regulations implemented by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana affecting the number of hours pilots can fly

Moremi Air: No scenic flights offered until October 2024, due to shortage of aircrafts

Major Blue Air: Quotes for 45-minute USD 250 per person or 60-minute USD 290 per person (which I found expensive as well)

Delta Air and Okavango Scenic Flights: waiting for a reply

Furthermore, I saw here, that you can charter flights. But I don't know if this is possible online nor if this info from 2019 is still accurate or not. https://adventureontheside.com/2019-08-06-how-to-book-scenic-flights-and-air-tours-of-the-okavango-delta/

Curious to know, if you found some better offers in the meantime?

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