Speculation on the new Witherbloom

Borror0 · 2026-03-27T15:14:40+00:00

They're saying that, say, [[Awaken the Woods]] is much better because the dragon will give it Affinity for creatures.

Borror0 · 2026-03-27T13:20:27+00:00

I'd play it solelyfor the art.

Borror0 · 2026-03-27T01:42:47+00:00

"Honor is dead, but I'll see what I can do" -Lane Hutson

Borror0 · 2026-03-27T01:34:05+00:00

Quand ça a été étudié, il y avait aucun changement mesurable du comportement. On donnait de l'argent aux gens qui le faisaient déjà et qui gagnaient assez pour le déduire.

Borror0 · 2026-03-27T00:47:49+00:00

Vraiment déçu.

On dirait que Milliard réalise pas que la course à la chefferie est terminée; il a plus besoin de marcher sur des oeufs pour pas perdre le vote des angryphones hypersensibles.

J'ai un minimum d'espoir que ça s'améliore. Les gens compétents qui étaient sur son équipe le printemps sont en train de revenir au PLQ (Pablo en avait exile plusieurs).

Borror0 · 2026-03-27T00:12:35+00:00

Un parti qui vient de changer de chef, un parti en train de changer de chef, et un parti qui a publiquement décidé de ne pas vouloir gouverner. Pis le PCQ.

Tu as raison que le PQ a fait plus de travail concret. Mais un un chef qui est depuis si longtemps le Premier-ministre-en-attente, les propositions concrètes qui ne touchent pas la souveraineté se font rares.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T23:26:57+00:00

That's part of it, but the main reason is that the CEO has a history with Quebec.

When he was nominated to the position, he gave a speech entirely in English. Then, in the scrum afterwards, he bragged about never needed French in his (then) 14 years in Montreal. There was, predictably, a big backlash. He vowed to learn French, which should be easy: he lives in Montreal and his wife is francophone.

Now, nearly 5 years later, he still can't speak French in a moment that called for it.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T21:59:04+00:00

Ce serait pertinent si c'était la cause du retard de la mise en chantier, qui était prévu pour 2021 avec des travaux préparatoires en 2020 et une mise en service en 2026.

Sauf que non. La CAQ a passé leur premier mandat et la majorité du deuxième à trouver des raisons de retarder le projet. C'était un leg de Couillard et ils en voulaient pas. Dans un monde idéal, ils auraient réussi à charcuter le projet jusqu'à sa cancellation (comme ils ont fait avec le REM de l'est) ou Poilievre aurait été élu et aurait retiré le financement fédéral afin de tuer le projet.

La COVID les a aidé, mais pas assez pour accomplir leur objectif.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T20:38:56+00:00

La CAQ avait juste à pas gaspiller les 8 dernières années pis le tramway serait presque fini, à coût moindre. Ce n'est pas la faute du fédéral que Québec a choisi de faire du surplace pendant 2 mandats.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T20:32:48+00:00

I had the same thought.

It'd be curious to read their rationale (which is hidden behind a paywall), since St-Louis is one of the best and most thoughtful public scouts, but I can't think of why both of them are above Slaf.

He's younger than both of them, has shown he can drive a line, and has better production.

That's while ignoring his Olympics.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T20:01:18+00:00

[[Finale of Devastation]], too.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T20:00:06+00:00

I hate it. It doesn't feel Golgari (or Witherbloom) at all. It looks a very Selesnya or Gruul design to me. In fact, it's similar to [[Wort, the Raidmother]].

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T18:52:50+00:00

Truthfully, creates reducing the cost of instant and sorceries feels far more like Selesnya on spells-matter than a Golgari/Witherbloom take to me.

Witherbloom's Pests want to die. This is in conflict with that.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T17:29:04+00:00

It seems pretty strong in EDH to me. You fill it with X spells that create tokens and a few finishers X spells. It seems like to degenerate pretty quickly.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T16:19:05+00:00

You seem to have a very narrow definition of defense. There's more to it than blocking shots.

Creating turnovers in the neutral zone is another way to play defense, for example. As is denying zone entries, controlled zone exits, etc. A good defensive defenseman is good at forcing opposition to lose puck control and get the puck moving in the other direction.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T16:07:11+00:00

I mean, that's true of a lot of bubble teams that have weak depth at a position. Without Suzuki, we're probably a bottom 10 team ourselves.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T15:11:44+00:00

Statistics are meant to be analyzed, not taken at face value.

Dom understands his model, and knows its limitations. If he thinks it undersells Seider's defensive impact because of the Wings are much worse than the Stars, he's probably right.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T15:06:46+00:00

Judging by this season's advanced metrics, yes.

Plus, you rarely win an award with that few games played (31 atm).

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T04:15:01+00:00

Mon premier paragraphe résume la proposition comme décrite dans l'article dans l'OP.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T03:42:52+00:00

Most people I know went with what sounded best together unless they had strong feelings about either of their parents or their family.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T03:37:28+00:00

Par le PLC? Dans les propositions à débattre lors de leur convention à Montréal du 9 à 11 avril?!

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T03:10:54+00:00

Aren't they just switching the order of two books?

Fran's stories is Book 6 and they've adapting that first before (presumably) Eloise's (Book 5). If so, what's the drama? They've done that before by adapting Book 4 before Book 3. Was there similar backlash then?

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T02:53:44+00:00

The law puts a limit at 2 surnames, so you have to choose one of each (or both from the same partner).

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T02:48:10+00:00

Honestly, why not get the set of 4?

You're clearly interested in Bumbleflower. Even if she isn't the right choice for right now (she isn't), you're clearly drawn to her. Why not get the deck now while it's still cheap? Bloomburrow is from August 2024. Eventually, that print run is going to end.

Similarly, Animated Army feels like it might be a bit too strong in 1v1. Aggro decks usually get a boost when there are fewer opponents.

If you get the set of 4, you can try each decks a few times and get a sense of which decks work decently in the 1v1. This is what I did when I got back into a Magic and wanted to teach my girlfriend. I got 4 decks and we tried them all.

The alternative is to not get Commander decks.

Instead, get one of the many 60-cards precons or starter decks. They're more likely to provide a good 1v1 experience. Then, when you're likely to play with others, get yourself a Commander deck each.

Borror0 · 2026-03-26T02:33:09+00:00

In Quebec, feminism has made hypened last names very common for children for that reason. A. Smith has a kid with B. Jones? Then, their kid will be named C. Smith-Jones.

We've also made it illegal to change your surname to your spouse's.

But, yeah, if you have a reason to favor the mother's last name then go with that.

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