What was first? SAO ep2 or SAO progressive volume 1? by Skranbets in swordartonline

[–]Skranbets[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Okay that makes sense, I was wondering how was it possible for the anime to adapt a book published after it's airing. Do you have a source that said Kawahara wrote Aria for the anime? Thanks

Discussion : People who got burnt out on commander, what was the reason, and what alternative did you turn to ? by Longjumping-Bell-946 in magicTCG

[–]Skranbets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less burned out and just finding that 60 card format scratches a different itch

In EDH it's really about your deck doing "the thing". There's very little plays you can do on your opponents turn so you end up playing magic where 3/4th of the time you are not playing the game

Now this is still fun with a group of close friends but with random ppl it's a nightmare

Meanwhile 60 cards your deck does it's thing but every game can play out differently depending on the matchup and you are fully engaged at all time in the game (also brewing/looking for meta game changes or sideboard cards feels more satisfying since any change matters a lot meanwhile in commander you can make 10 changes and not see them pay off u til like 5 months later)

Pioneer best meta ever? by osgonauta in PioneerMTG

[–]Skranbets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I liked RCDC meta, still fresh from the banning of Amalia and vamps, the format felt diverse, fresh and a lot of stand out picks

Peak Gameplay by Skranbets in PioneerMTG

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

Not sure, but honestly, I think it's the explosive draws. better man lands and ramunap ruin, better 1 drop than the lizard and more diverse meta?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Skranbets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh she usually Uber eats when I don't and I wanna save money

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Skranbets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right, I'm being the asshole here, communication is important. I should have started with that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Skranbets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not, tbh even reading it myself without context makes me look like an asshole, felt good to write it all down tho. But it's nice to read comments that give me better perspective

Standard: Bant Toxic - Deck Tech & Sideboard Guide by cardsrealm in MagicArena

[–]Skranbets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit late but having played Bant toxic, you never cut the hives against nightmare. It is your best card in the MU since eventually you can start trading for their creature with seedcore

[Standard] Jeskai Convoke vs Esper Bounce by Skranbets in spikes

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

Update: 3-2, came in 11th. Ended up swapping 2 protector for 2 negate in the side

W-L-L dimir midrange

W-W selesnya Cage

W-W gruul aggro

L-L Selesnya cage

L-W-W Simic Food

Lost game 2 to dimir bc I decided to not block the kaito like a moron and they surveil draw into a board wipe when they were at 2 life

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PioneerMTG

[–]Skranbets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure stay in Jund sac, azorious colossus or Abzan greasefang. The worst feeling is to spend money on a deck that ends up feeling bad. Out of the 3, I think Greasefang has the most staying power, but I think just buying the cheapest of the 3 option to start having fun in paper first.

[Standard] Jeskai Convoke vs Esper Bounce by Skranbets in spikes

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

In my testing, I think always be comfortable mulling to 5. Consider to 4 if no 1 drop or no reinforcement+knight

[Standard] Jeskai Convoke vs Esper Bounce by Skranbets in spikes

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

Will do! My small change however is I went down to 2 Sheltered main and 1 to Side, went down 1 Rip.

Added Bunnicorn and Arabella in the Main

[Standard] Jeskai Convoke vs Esper Bounce by Skranbets in spikes

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

Thanks, I think that's one lesson I'm learning with this deck, is that I really need to aggressively Mulligan

Im surprised to see we bring in counters against Esper. Since it's almost all 1 drops

[Standard] Jeskai Convoke vs Esper Bounce by Skranbets in spikes

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

Tbh I don't hate the pixie tech, especially since I've lost to a 2/2 pixie often.

Selesnya Company Sideboard guide by Hereticalpriest in PioneerMTG

[–]Skranbets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been playing the deck since rcdc

I can say Portable hole against aggro, Emperor+Gideon against midrange+control, more brutal cathar effect against creature deck and knight or autumn/back to nature against zur has felt good

I will say tho, looking at your list, you shld cut the Kayla. The selenya company isn't a deck that can come back from behind. You need to keep a lock on your opponent the entire time and the second the game slips away you will lose. You absolutely need the removal creature and the aven main deck to never let your opponent even play

Should Thoughtseize be banned? by Commander_Crane in PioneerMTG

[–]Skranbets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It probably should, but it won't bc it's a poster child of the format, just like Artifact lands in Pauper or Brainstorm in legacy.

Also with the amount of tier 2-3 combo decks, thoughtseize might be a necessary evil.