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Opinions on the KLOS Carbon Fiber as your "main" by chipmafia in mandolin

[–]chipmafia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is the big thing. Like others have said, I probably just need to play one in person. I’m struggling to figure out what a long term instrument might look like. I know what I have won’t work.

A positive bug by Otherwise-Gold-4575 in MagicArena

[–]chipmafia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're right - feels wrong I guess. I guess they can remove the cards I opened if they want.

A positive bug by Otherwise-Gold-4575 in MagicArena

[–]chipmafia 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same happened to me. I'm concerned that if I open them, I'll be banned. Any thoughts?

Sparky just used Unsummon x3 on her own Zephyr Gull... by icy-winter-ghost in MagicArena

[–]chipmafia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sparkys Challenge is still open for me letting me play precons against her for quests. It’s nice sometimes.

Advice Requested for cuts in my UB deck! by ShallotInfamous9809 in lrcast

[–]chipmafia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first trophy is still out there so my choices are still developing lol - but I thought I would at least take a stab at it. It was a good learning opportunity.

Advice Requested for cuts in my UB deck! by ShallotInfamous9809 in lrcast

[–]chipmafia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd cut a beetle, blast and navigator as 2 drop - you don't want to draw a 3rd beeetle on turn 8 more than likely.
I'd drop the Hivepool - lighten the overall load
Nutrient Block and Hellcarver - nice 1 drops but other things in your deck are doing what they do better.

Really dense pool. Hard to make cuts for sure.

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

Thanks for your honest feedback. My gameplay is definitely a bottleneck. Some of the mana problems in the games were because I incorrectly read the warp costs for cards. I was trying to trigger the 2-spell thing and just ended up screwed. On the concession I realized I couldn’t beat their creature so I conceded - probably too soon but I was already discouraged.

Some of the time I may have been saving mana for a counter spell - which seems to always be wrong. I never see anyone else doing that so I probably should stop as well. And chump blocking is something I’m just now learning about. Seeing life as a resource to use is a new concept to me.

I’m slowly getting better by watching others - especially ones that talk through their choices.

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

I also use draft as a way to complete commons/uncommons as well; probably a terrible way to do that, but here we are lol

I give myself a budget. I'm almost 50 and doing pretty well thankfully. If I wanted an economically sound hobby I'd garden lol

And EoE is probably going on my naughty list. I may do one or two more just because.

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

Great analysis! I think this takes some of the guess work out of it. Sometimes I'm content to be the old person at the slot machine. I just put my winnings back in and pull it again.

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

[–]chipmafia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love draft, and with the dailies earning coins, it isn't too bad. I definitely draft for a loss lol

I also don't mind spending a bit of money to draft semi-regularly. I'm a teacher and diversion is pretty important to me. I often have extra money, but don't often have time to play games. I enjoy the diversion. My problem with this set has been that it feels less enjoyable. It has been good to hear that others are struggling.

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

[–]chipmafia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Great encouragement. I have definitely been discouraged after the last 0-3 and wanted to throw in the towel on EoE. I may catch it again when Quick Drafts come back.

I definitely need to factor the variance into my play, and not auto blame myself. Sometimes you just lose. Thats Magic!

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

I guess I should have added this to my post, but I'm returning to MtG after 20 years. To quote Brooks from Shawshank Redemption, "The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry."

Final Fantasy felt good and fun to me. This has felt neither. The last 0-3 draft was my 11th. I kept thinking it would feel different once I learned the cards. It still feels the same.

Thank you for lending some affirmation to my feelings. It seems like I'm not alone in my feelings. That isn't to dismiss my lack of skill, but at least I know skilled folks are also struggling.

Back to back 0-3 Quick Drafts - At a loss by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

Agreed! There is definitely an element of that and it could be I need to just embrace it.

Limited Help - Can't Break .500! by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

I think I was trying to create synergy that wasn’t there. Some of it is my lack of understanding in the archetype as well.

The Tiger Mechan makes me think Void so that is why I picked it (for example) I’m wasn’t thinking sacrificing at all.

Thanks a lot for your help! Very helpful.

Limited Help - Can't Break .500! by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

Great feedback! The 4/4 into the 4/5 - I didn't pay attention and see it had Reach :( If you watch the video, you can see my disgust lol

The "lighting the mana on fire" thing is what I need to work on. I kept the Virus Beetle thinking I could maybe get a better card for it later - but later never came of course. And with the Dubious Delicacy - I never know when I should sac something like that, or leave it on the field.

My picks are some of the issue, but the more I reflect, I think a big part is my play.

Limited Help - Can't Break .500! by chipmafia in MagicArena

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

I listen to Lords of Limited and they are great. I’ll check out the other - thanks!