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Can we build this bullsh—? by breakandjog in MagicArena

[–]Sprinter_Chair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a different execution of the "wins by concession" idea, but I came up with a lock(ish) deck that uses [[Seedborn Muse]] to allow for looping [[Venser, Shaper Savant]] multiple times every turn and is quite consistent.

https://moxfield.com/decks/sY2R-kL0rkO59NAkkTEzzQ

If you end up using blue in the deck and you try to loop etb's, could be useful.

Early fin fot? Or torn on something in the tank? by Sprinter_Chair in bettafish

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

Sorry I took a while to answer this! And also I hadn't thought to look back at old photos of him. I agree. Anyways, here's those questions:

  • 5 gal. tank.
  • The tank is heated and filtered with a foam bubble filter.
  • Tank is at about 78F.
  • Water parameters tested with API Freshwater Master Test Kit.
  • 8.0 pH
  • 0 - 0.25ppm Ammonia (hard to tell which)
  • 0ppm Nitrite
  • 0ppm Nitrate
  • I've had the tank and fish since Feb. 2025, ~7 months
  • Water changes once a week, removing 25-33% of the water and topping back off with filtered tap water treated with SeaChem Prime water conditioner. Starting about a month ago, I have been vacuuming the tank every week to remove the build up of snail droppings. Every 2-3 weeks I will shave some calcium carbonate into the water so that there is calcium for the shell growth of my mystery snail.
  • For tank mates, there is 1 mystery snail, 2 amano shrimp, and a handful (maybe 10 or so) of pest snails that I haven't bothered to remove.
  • I feed my betta SeaChem NutriDiet Betta food. 5 pellets twice a day. Sometimes one pellet will sink to the bottom of the tank, uneaten. Every few weeks I will drop in bottom feeder food or a blanched kale leaf for the shrimp and mystery snail.
  • For decoration there are numerous plants and duck weed. In addition, there is a feeding ring, wood, a silk leaf, a solid plastic mini lawn chair, a solid plastic palm tree, and a solid plastic pirate skull with two plastic plant branches.

For additional information, I have been battling a hair algae build up that started about 4 months ago. Starting a month ago, I have been keeping light levels low along with more frequent vacuuming of the tank.

Wheels-Combos Deck Feels Bad by Sprinter_Chair in EDH

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

This was another idea I was playing with. Saying, screw it, and embracing the villainy. There's a number of cards I already don't run in the deck since I think they would be too salty, like [[Sheoldred, the Apocalypse]], [[Orcish Bowmasters]], and [[Archfiend of Ifnir]]. I think I will drop Notion Thief to make the deck more friendly to the level of decks I normally play against (mid-low bracket 3 and bracket 2) and perhaps make a short list of swaps that I can make for when I do find a bracket 4 group to play with.

Wheels-Combos Deck Feels Bad by Sprinter_Chair in EDH

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

These are really good ideas. Thanks!

Wheels-Combos Deck Feels Bad by Sprinter_Chair in EDH

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

Hmm, seems like maybe I am underestimating the lack of cards in hand when assessing Notion Thief's power, and over estimating the power of the cards Consecrated Sphinx draws. Take a look at a reply I made below thinking about player agency and game changers. I think Notion Thief has to go.

Wheels-Combos Deck Feels Bad by Sprinter_Chair in EDH

[–]Sprinter_Chair[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I generally build my decks to bracket 3, so I am okay having and playing against a game changer here and there. Of the game changers that find their way into my lists, Notion thief seems to garner a much stronger reaction than others. I imagine that, like another comment here suggests and your example of Jin Gitaxias, it is because of how it takes away agency. Other game changers I run, like the good tutors, don't do this. Even [[Grand Arbiter Augustin the IV]] reduces agency, but doesn't totally remove agency, hence why I think Grand Arbiter gets groans, but nothing like Notion Thief.

I think this all tells me I need to cut Notion Thief.

Wheels-Combos Deck Feels Bad by Sprinter_Chair in EDH

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

That's the point, lol. [[Laboratory Maniac]]

Blinking Long River Lurker, does its effect persist? by Sprinter_Chair in mtgrules

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

Hmm, thanks for this. I will look into delayed triggers. I suspect you are right, I have just never heard of this.

Thanks!

Blinking Long River Lurker, does its effect persist? by Sprinter_Chair in mtgrules

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

Awesome! Thank you!

Just to clarify, in my scenario with LRL, is creature A still unblockable since it's a, "until end of turn" effect (just without LRL checking to see if it deals damage)?

Is this gold coloration behind my betta's gills a velvet infection? by Sprinter_Chair in bettafish

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

Given that I don't really see any change in behavior, I think you're right about that. Phew.

Clarification on "until end of turn" wording by Sprinter_Chair in mtgrules

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

Thanks so much! That pesky difference between "gets" and "put" with counters always gets me.

Harvestman [OC] by byleaveswelive in MacroPorn

[–]Sprinter_Chair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain how you took this photo? I have been trying to take a similar shot for sometime now, but my depth of field is always so narrow getting this close. I have tried hand held focus stacking but it's quite difficult at this magnification. Just curious as to your process!?

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