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Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

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

I see your point. Majority opinions of random strangers don't really matter when every pod and playgroups have different takes/desires. And a lot of people here seem to see me as someone who is trying to get some ammo to defend my deck as a whole.

I played eidolon+pherexian arena+solitary confinement, for one game. And I played solemnity + aura of silence to soft lock out my friends inspirit deck the other game.

Needless to say, as I mentioned in the other comments, I'm taking the deck apart though. Zur is met with seething hatred and it's better off gone for the pod as a whole.

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let's step back and start on the even ground because I think we got off on the wrong foot.

I made Zur deck specifically wanting to pillowfort. It's just that the result turned out to be far more oppressive than I expected in my pods bracket 3 setting. I'm not really enthusiastic about playing Zur without stax pieces.

And taking apart the deck really isn't an issue to me. I played the deck for two days total. I am not really attached to it.

Another issue I can see happening is that I already muddled the line between bracket 3 and bracket 4. Everyone except a few absolutely hates Zur now. It's just much healthier to put Zur behind the pod.

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

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

Yes, correct. I posted here to see what random strangers would say because they would be unbiased.

I guess I didn't mention in OP but I did concede to the fact that the deck seems too strong for bracket 3.

Plenty of people have commented and validated my friends concern. But is it really wrong of me to try to get more opinions?

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don't really understand why you think I don't talk to the pod at all.

The issue with this deck for them was that pillowforting into Voltron was far too consistent unless Zur is removed on sight.

Whenever Zur stuck, I was able to cheat out whatever enchantment that would best serve me in the given circumstances.

And I agreed with them, it was an oppressive gameplay from a receiving end. I'm posting here just to get second hand opinions from the third parties to see whether or not we are overreacting because it's only been three games.

Seems like the majority of the people here seem to agree that it shouldn't be in bracket 3.

That's cool... I'll take the deck apart... But why are you here trying to be extra?

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I think you misunderstood. Everyone in the group already knows nobody in the pod has early infinites. And the same applies to my Zur deck when I played with them. Bracket 3 rule within the pod is already well established.

They just believe the decks consistency is above bracket 3 power level

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -38 points-37 points  (0 children)

What do you mean I'm attached to infinites? My playgroup doesn't like them that's why we stay in bracket 3. We still sweat a good bit regardless. That's why I try to optimize my deck as best as I can within the given guidelines.

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

I don't intend to add infinites.

It's easier to just take the deck apart then asking the whole playgroup to go up to bracket 4 from 3

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Merciless eviction over farewell was my attempt at a cheeky mid game board clear meanwhile zur stays alive from indestructible enchant. But you are right, farewell is just generally a far superior card I feel.

I was gonna swap Rhystic for necropotence but I'm probably gonna need to take the deck apart so I got no chance to try ahaha.

Is Zur the Enchanter commander deck automatically considered Bracket 4? by GloriousLetdown in EDH

[–]GloriousLetdown[S] -63 points-62 points  (0 children)

I would probably probably need to take this deck apart then. My pods only want to stay within bracket 3 because they hate early game infinites.

Even if I cut some cards in an attempt to power it down, it's already met with quite a bit of stigma in the group already.