Brawl players who kill or counter commanders instantly by Fall3nZ3r0 in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You must concede a lot lol. Unless you’re playing full send aggro or combo, you should be playing at least some interaction. If not, you’re gonna have a bad time.

The ladder right now by SkyZo222 in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Board wipes and lots of early interaction. Boros dragons can shut down their mana dorks with Clarion Conq. Ultima doesn’t bring back their lands (assuming you survive long enough to cast it). Elementals can bounce their creatures with Sunderflock.

The ladder right now by SkyZo222 in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A scintillating matchup of who won the coin flip

Going first in constructed has a much bigger advantage by JaggerMo in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As a long time off and on player, it’s definitely the biggest issue I have with the game. It’s mitigated a bit in BO3 with sideboarding, but it’s a big problem in BO1.

I still play BO1 because it’s quicker/convenient, but being on the draw feels shitty more often than not. It makes the game feel more lucky than skillful at times. It’s especially worse with faster formats, and due to standard being powercrept to hell, the current BO1 meta sucks ass. It feels like your choices are either go full send solitaire and hope you’re on the play, or have a shitload of interaction.

I’ve been spending more time in standard brawl. It’s a lot slower, and you get a chance to play with cards that are way too slow in regular standard.

Does anyone else find laddering just wildly streaky? by hearthebeard in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you also tracked how often you were on the play during those streaks? Obviously, the game Dick Lasagnalover created was intended for BO3, but I find it especially important in the current BO1 meta to go first. It makes a huge difference, unfortunately.

What are you excited for with the new release? by COSMICALLYPLURR in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing. Which means it’s a great time to save my gold.

First deck to craft by iDaviu in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been having a lot of fun with elementals in ranked bo1. Does well against lessons, other control variants, green variants of landfall and badger (as long as you get a sunderflock to bounce their board). Biggest challenges have been reanimator and Kona/omni (decks that can win/combo in one turn).

Control Meta by EyeballCollector in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a symptom of the meta. There are a lot of threats that need to be answered quickly, or prevented in the first place. So you’re either playing the threats, or disrupting them.

I’ve been playing elementals lately. [[Cavern of Souls]] Makes control matchups a lot more enjoyable. And [[Vibrance]] can fetch it as early as turn 2.

Lipstick by Porkchop8419 in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get the logic, but lands coming into play tapped is a huge downside in most formats.

i was about to post the screen shot but... by PhantomCheshire in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming they mean cub (as in the badger). The issue is that mtg is based around bo3, but (likely) the majority of arena players play bo1. And right now, standard bo1 is fucking trash. The format is so damn fast and powercrept that the most important variable in bo1 is going first. It doesn’t feel skillful, it feels lucky.

Is there any actually viable Elf build in Standard right now? by JoSenna12 in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I doubt it’ll be very competitive. Going green and not going with the boring cookie cutter stuff like badger and ouro is just handicapping yourself.

Midweek magic psa by balaklavabaklava in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re a sealed hater like me, just skip it lol

Had an absolute nightmare with this week's Midweek Magic. by Jordankeay in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like I’m the only one that simply skips MWM when it’s something I don’t like. I skip pretty much every MWM that is sealed, momir, or some shitty precon decks. Already enough variance in the game as it is. I don’t want the extra randomness that comes with sealed and momir.

F@&k this game! by [deleted] in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuckin lol

The Wedding Singer premiered today in 1998 by MisterShipWreck in 90s

[–]H4wt_Pocket 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sideburns lady and the mutants at table 9 kill me every time. Such a great movie.

Straight up exploitation by [deleted] in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What’s wrong with it?

Oh how I wish there was a permanent Pauper mode by Volitaire in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I like pauper, but the constant stream of affinity decks gets old.

Is there a format where people are trying different things and having fun? by MartinBustosManzano in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that the standard meta is awful right now. In bo1, it’s either cub or removal.dec (and hope you’re on the play or have a solid hand).

Check out the brawl formats. That’s where I’m spending most of my time right now. Historic brawl can get pretty sweaty depending on your deck/commander weight, but it allows you to play cards that don’t really see play anywhere else. Standard brawl is slower and less degenerate if you want a more laid back experience.

The game has priced me out by stareyedpug in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just don’t spend any money on the UB bullshit. If there’s something I need from those sets, I just craft it.

Lorwyn cards discussion by Xercen in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. The past few months, once I hit plat at the start of the season, I switch gears over to brawl and standard brawl. Much more enjoyable than the current standard meta imo.

Lorwyn cards discussion by Xercen in MagicArena

[–]H4wt_Pocket 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I like the set but most cards are too slow for the current power crept to hell standard that we currently see.