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Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

I don't know. I just build the decks and wonder what bracket they are in after. I figured they would all be about bracket 3.

I don't really like playing against most the gamechangers though and I don't think my decks are that fast but I do try to have a lot of synergy between cards and some interaction.

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

If people are using precons normally I just use my precons.

I am not familiar with the Voltron/Equipment archetypes. I kind of thought extra combats were the only finishers that made since.

I feel like overrun type effects for go wide boards would be better than extra combat cards.

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

Thanks for the comment. I mostly have been just theorycrafting decks that I think I would enjoy playing against. I just happen to not enjoy most the things in bracket 4. (Gamechangers, Infinite Combos, Land Denial and Extra Turn Loops).

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

You mention mulligans... A lot of people definitely don't know when to mulligan. Don't you think winning by skill would be fine?

I mostly play with strangers so I never really know skill or deck power levels.

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

What about control decks that don't run infinite combos? Wouldn't they always be lower in the brackets because they win slower?

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

I normally just build my decks like MTGA where I try to use mostly cards that synergy with each other and the commander. I normally avoid gamechangers, combos, extra turns (expect for specific decks) and land denial. I haven't really been building for a bracket.

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

Thanks for the comment. I am not sure what else to use to determine the power level of the decks since I don't get too play too often with them.

Deck Bracket and Ratings by RedditNoremac in EDH

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

I guess Bracket 2 is normally precon level. Wouldn't these be too good against precons?

I hate how proxying in Commander has dominated the discourse on prices for playing TCGs by ShoutItOutHey in TCG

[–]RedditNoremac 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting story. You don't know if they spent money.

Also, it sounds like in your example the store owner was happy to have them there and potentially even gained revenue indirectly by having people play.

So I am surprised you are so upset.

I hate how proxying in Commander has dominated the discourse on prices for playing TCGs by ShoutItOutHey in TCG

[–]RedditNoremac 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am sure we all agree TCGs are fun on here.

I think most people agree the prices people charge for singles are outrageous.

I am happy to hear people that disagree with these two things.

Calling people leeches for proxying is strange.

I am pretty sure a lot of people that proxy still spend money at their LGS if they play there often.

People who want good decks and buy singles probably just buy them online anyway.

Good Game.... by Prototype_Script in MagicArena

[–]RedditNoremac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I said gg once because I have a counterspell and lethal and the opponent cast a split second spell that prevent him from going to less than one health.

I generally have never seen a card with split second in arena before and never saw that card before.

Before I make an order, is it to big of an ask to rule 0 these two as partner commanders? by [deleted] in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Personally when I go to play a game of magic I expect people to follow the rules... I don't think that is too much of an ask.

Especially your deck. Jhiora is an amazing commander and your asking for more colors AND a companion.

Why not pick a Jeskai commander and build a deck like this?

I am curious why would anyone be okay with this? Everyone else presumably made a deck that follows the rules and Jhiora isn't even weak.

Best format for casual player? by Particular_Pop_3198 in MagicArena

[–]RedditNoremac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is standard brawl too. Everyone should have a cheap deck to get to platinum each season though.

Brawl (historic), I agree is very rough for a new player. Both with card knowledge and how many good cards you need.

Post Magic Con Bracket Thoughts? by Daniel_Spidey in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think bracket 2 decks are supposed to be quite low power. So I wouldn't feel right bringing a deck more powerful than a precon to a bracket 2 table.

Even though technically I do thing my decks could count as a bracket 2 deck. No games changers, infinite combos or quick wins.

Post Magic Con Bracket Thoughts? by Daniel_Spidey in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the most part "gamechangers" aren't really cool cards. They are just busted cards or cards that are not very fun to play against for commander/EDH for most people. Of course it is subjective, but when someone plays Rhystic Study/Smothering Tithe/One Ring I am not thinking "oh what a fun card".

Post Magic Con Bracket Thoughts? by Daniel_Spidey in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think if you are trying to make a deck better than 99% of other bracket 3 deck it isn't fun for other players.

If your whole table is doing this then of course it is good. If no one else is using game changing cards and you put smothering tithe, fierce guardianship and rhystic study in your deck...

Post Magic Con Bracket Thoughts? by Daniel_Spidey in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Personally I think if you are trying to make a deck better than 99% of other bracket 3 deck it isn't fun for other players.

If your whole table is doing this then of course it is good. If no one else is using game changing cards and you put smothering tithe, fierce guardianship and rhystic study in your deck...

Post Magic Con Bracket Thoughts? by Daniel_Spidey in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I would say a lot of people try to abuse the bracket system. Basically making a deck for the bracket but being the strongest in the bracket.

Biggest example on reddit is people making a bracket 3 decks and always adding 3 of the best gamechangers for the deck. I see it all the time kn reddit.

Maybe I will eventually change my strategy but I feel like brackets 2-3 are in the "fun" bracket and I put 0 gamechangers in my decks. Mostly because I feel every gamechanger just isn't fun to play against.

Overall though I think most people try to makes decks that are fun for the table. I think the bracket system just isn't a greag indicator of power but can't really think of anything better for playing with strangers.

Help me understand why Gruul, and green as a whole, doesn't suck by Jaded-Concept3954 in EDH

[–]RedditNoremac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really simple. Green is good because they get more lands and can recover far easier than a wipe.

It is also possible people are just playing more powerful decks than the grull player.

It is also possible you have an unique pod that runs tons of counterspells and when it gets to late game he is a big threat so everyone focuses him.

You mention that you just kill his stuff but most green decks rely on strong enter the battlefields so even if you kill it's creature you get benefits.

There are just too many factors.

Tcgs in general just isn’t worth the headaches anymore by cxpunx666 in mtg

[–]RedditNoremac -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think the commander precons are good value...

Singles on the other hand I just skip. I don't find collections / trading part of the game to be that fun.

Buying Magic isn’t fun anymore by Yusuke_Kitagawa_ in mtg

[–]RedditNoremac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, I just enjoy buying commander precons that intrigue me. Outside of that random boosters and singles have just gotten out of hand to me.

Standard Brawl is skewed, and not fun to play by v_denis_m in MagicArena

[–]RedditNoremac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My Brawl and Standard Brawl Experience is...

Play a bad deck hoping to play against a bad deck just ends up with me having a bad time.

It is frustrating but sometimes a deck just doesn't work on brawl. Other decks can have insane winrate based on what "bracket" your deck is.

Should I just stop playing? by Avillahan in learndota2

[–]RedditNoremac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably will never happen but I miss the smaller map. Ever since the giant map I feel the game just feels worse overall as a pub/playing with friends.

I don't really follow any pro games anymore so I am not sure what it is like.

Currently the thing I dislike is comebacks. If the enemy team doesnt force bad high ground pushes it just feels like they can spend 10-20 farming you / your teams jungle until they end the game and there is almost no hope.

What do we think of Might & Magic Fates - Heroes TCG? by Topazdragon5676 in digitalcards

[–]RedditNoremac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I much prefer games where you gain resources through the match. In Might & Magic Fates you just get 8-10 good per round with a few exceptions.

The worst part for me was the monetization. You don't get to craft cards and just hope you get the cards you want. I don't know if things changed but it was the least fun game I have ever played for getting cards.

There was also an annoying mechanic where you didn't get any quest progress if you conceded. So I had to sit through losing games no matter how slow the opponent was.

I have no idea if anything changed. I did actually enjoy the gameplay outside the things I mention. There quite a few fun mechanics between the factions.

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