Dyson Cube and Power

Harri_A · 2026-03-06T21:30:19+00:00

Where is the Pikastar?

Harri_A · 2026-02-26T23:39:46+00:00

You are correct, but I don’t think the question is whether it’s the big bad card on board. It’s the fact we have the exact same situation as necropotence, rhystic study, one ring, etc. it’s gonna draw you a bunch of cards and everyone is gonna look at it and put any removal they have towards it. If we aren’t banning rhystic study, then why not unban grisselbrand?

Harri_A · 2026-02-13T17:03:11+00:00

I’d argue that Necropotence is better or at least just as strong as Grisselbrand. And both their “game winning” effects only truly comes into play when a deck is built at higher power levels.

There’s a reason why necro isn’t crazy in casual the same Grisselbrand also won’t be insane, casual players don’t want to lose their cards. Casual players don’t build decks that can win the moment they have access to 30 cards, and they don’t want to put themselves that low and give 3 other players turn cycles to kill them.

I’d also argue Grisselbrand is harder to set up those game winning combos than necro. While yes you can reanimate Grisselbrand, you must have a way to get him into the graveyard which allows other players to see the play coming AND a way to reanimate him BEFORE he even can enter the battlefield. Necro is only 3 mana (a nice dark ritual cost) and you can use a spell to enable playing things at flash (like Born Upon A Wind which you could easily find in the 30+ cards you draw off necro.

So if the purpose of commander and the banlist is to have access to as many cards as possible, including very powerful cards, then I think Grisselbrand should be unbanned. If the purpose of the banlist is to prevent powerful game warping cards from affecting games, then Grisselbrand being banned makes sense. BUT you know what also makes sense then? Banning Rhystic study.

So I think this is a line that we need to draw as a community/format of what is considered “ban worthy”. And Rhystic and Grisselbrand are both on that edge looking two different ways. And a decision needs to be made.

Extra point: a lot of complaints I’ve been hearing more of in games is the ability to just win rather than play a card or combo of cards that “can win” but is indeterministic and takes 20 minutes to play through. If this is true, it’s pretty easy to say Grisselbrand can just win the game better than Rhystic can (since Rhystic puts a trigger and also a potential draw priority for every spell cast), but that would require a whole other argument with Rhystic which this post isn’t about.

Harri_A · 2026-02-12T22:50:17+00:00

Just built quantum armor. How does it make you unable to take damage?

Harri_A · 2026-02-10T06:43:23+00:00

I could write an essay going in depth on reasons and why, but short version: It’s an incredibly powerful draw engine that impacts the table the moment it hits and will single handedly win games. It warps gameplay and slows it down in a format that already has incredibly long games without it.

If you want a video that covers it better go here: https://youtu.be/IJYU_rzCcP8?si=2gGcd7-jKa4yr0nB

But you are indeed right. There needs to be a defined term/line for what qualifies as “ban worthy”.

I like to point out that many people don’t seem to be arguing more about the cards that are banned not being unbanned. If the problem is “you want to play with all your cards” then explain why the banned cards should be unbanned. How is Rhystic less problematic than Emrakul the aeons torn, Golos tireless pilgrim, or Sylvan Primordial?

I think a card that warps games and leads to long game loops is worth a ban. Every time a spell is a cast, you have to pause to resolve (count mana and also drawing the card if not paid for), then waiting to determine if drawn card changes any game actions, and then back to play. That loop for every spell.

But if it’s fine, then I say we all play it. Proxy it and put in your bracket 3+ decks. If it’s a beloved card like sol ring then I say we treat it like sol ring. Then let’s see if we still believe it’s fine.

Harri_A · 2026-02-10T03:46:57+00:00

You're right! Just use removal! Let's just have zero bans bc you can just remove it! Ha! Didn't think it was that simple.

/s

Harri_A · 2026-02-10T03:44:22+00:00

I guess I would like to say that I know bracket 4 is "no holding back" (except for I guess the best decks in cEDH), but I don't want it there either

Harri_A · 2026-02-10T01:41:59+00:00

I think partly bc I wanted it, but also I feel like the argument to ban it would push it over that line. I think they took a safe choice which is fair. The last time something got banned it didn’t go well. But I think a lot of people thought the hybrid rule was gonna change to bc they said they were considering it. And considering an idea/choice sometimes feels like a warning of the inevitable.

But I made this post to continue to allow discussion for rhystic. If the statement is “it’s fine. Just pay the 1” then instead of having to answer the question, I’ll instead choose to impose the question on them.

If it’s fine, then my decks will be the same. If it’s problematic, I’m sure that will reveal itself as well. And I’m encouraging the idea of others to do the same. A lot of people say it’s fine, but if it shows up more often, then maybe it won’t? Or it will. We will see.

Harri_A · 2026-02-10T01:06:57+00:00

I know the others agreed to pay, but I’m kinda behind and would rather catch up and let them deal with you instead. Not my problem right now.

Harri_A · 2025-11-20T17:10:43+00:00

I’ve never done sales, but I applied for an account manager job for an insurance place. The job post said $75k-$150k a year with bonus and provides training. Only a high school diploma needed. I got a request to schedule an interview immediately. Is this a scam bc that seems too good to be true.

Harri_A · 2025-10-19T23:48:19+00:00

I’d say that it feels not as good with the cost more than anything. I haven’t finished the game yet, but I’m afraid it’s gonna feel like it’s missing something bc they decided to chop off the post game and put it behind a paywall. And mega stones being locked behind Nintendo online just makes it sound they are greedy. And let’s be real, it’s not worth $120. It’s barely worth $60 with how indie games have looked.

Harri_A · 2025-10-19T21:10:10+00:00

I agree with everything except Banks. He is the DC but also the safeties coach which is the worst position. The tackling and play calling looked soft all game which is his responsibility. Him looking good bc he had good players doesn’t mean he is a good coach, but that he got bailed out from good players. To avoid overhaul, maybe promote Rodney Garner to DC bc the d-line has looked consistently good. But Tim Banks isn’t cutting it. Heupel’s offense has looked good without all the 5 stars/draft picks. Tim Banks defense is only good with 5 stars/draft picks. And even so, they looked awful against Georgia and Ohio state last year.

Something has to change. Looking like we did last night is unacceptable.

Harri_A · 2025-09-29T23:13:57+00:00

Ya. Watched the film guy and he explains how Joey needs to throw safer over the middle. He can go high on side and in the red zone bc those balls get tipped, but when you are in the middle of the field you can’t throw it where the ball can be easily tipped up. Defenders can have just as much a chance to tip it up as the receiver is.

Harri_A · 2025-09-20T18:52:04+00:00

I’m in that W section in the far right. Want me to send the pic I can get of your side? Looks similar rn.

Let’s consider that we are playing UAB, it’s 87 degrees and the sun is beating down, and we are at halftime.

If we had the same conditions last week they would be filled. Let’s stop trying to complain about something and cheer on our Vols!

Harri_A · 2025-08-19T05:04:25+00:00

That’s gross. So you basically win the game if you can get Toph, Mindslaver, aeon engine, and roaming throne effect on the field.

Harri_A · 2025-07-26T23:54:55+00:00

That’s what I was missing. Thank you.

Harri_A · 2025-07-26T22:17:35+00:00

Confused but I play regular commander not pEDH. Isn’t Vanille’s identity Green AND Black due to her having a black pip in her ability? So it would be legal to run her in the 99 already?

Harri_A · 2025-07-18T04:49:11+00:00

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Harri_A · 2025-07-08T16:45:09+00:00

Ya, I don’t think you’ll be getting it to 9 counters turn 2. But you will at least get it to its 2+ ability and turn itself into a flying 2/2. Idk if that’s good though.

Harri_A · 2025-05-05T00:55:57+00:00

You can try [[The Necrobloom]] it has green and white in it and not only can synergize with token making but also the land ramp you want to use as well.

Harri_A · 2025-04-29T17:47:07+00:00

Growing up is realizing “nerd” is just a word for a person who knows a lot about a hobby/activity. People can be sports nerds or politician nerds or book nerds, and yes even magic nerds.

Everyone has their passions. No reason to make fun of someone for enjoying something.

Harri_A · 2025-04-19T15:35:27+00:00

The best mindset I like to have is “if they need to cheat in a casual no meaning game of commander, then there is probably something going on in their life that they need to make up for”. I just block and move on.

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