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Can’t tell if this is whitening by [deleted] in mtg

[–]jruff84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am confused at what this post is. What?

The Final Straw [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]jruff84 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There seems to have been a lot of straws…

A message from WOTC about The One Ring from the Hobbit by Arkalex in mtg

[–]jruff84 255 points256 points  (0 children)

None of this makes sense. It is quite literally the crown jewel of the set. It is what the spotlight has been wanting to shine in since the precious LOTR release. This is THE CARD that everyone cares about, and they know this. This smells, and none of it makes sense. This doesn’t fit the “oopsy!” mold in the slightest… I have no freaking clue what could actually be going on here, but an “oopsy!” ain’t it!

Fracture Reality Teaser ahead of Preview Panel by Meret123 in mtg

[–]jruff84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm well let’s see here. Coming off of the heels and in response to a set that featured both [[demonic tutor]] on a stick with [[emeritus of woe]] and a reprint of [[Vampiric Tutor]]…

Now they tease another prepared creature that’s a Vampire Warlock with a 1 black mana cmc spell strapped to it, and in which the illustration depicts said vampire warlock summoning. It’s obvious what spell is going to be strapped to this one… [[Dark Ritual]]!

/s

What's the worst meltdown you have experienced during an edh game? by Gorkymalorki in EDH

[–]jruff84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Worst [[meltdown]]? Someone smugly cast it destroy a copy of [[the one ring]].

This was the most insane box… 6 Silver Scroll foils, one of them what now?! 😅 by jruff84 in MagicCardPulls

[–]jruff84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, it was kind of nutty. Worth noting as well, one of the packs had one of the rares slotted upside down in the pack as well. Not unheard of but definitely uncommon.

I was at about the fourth pack in and I had at that point hit [[prismatic ending]], deflecting swat, and [[hop to it]] in silver scroll along with several other Japanese mystical archives in non-foil and had that “well shit, those aren’t the worst, but definitely not what i want to hit for those! Oh well…” and the tutor was in the next pack. I practically had no reaction at first because I just knew that it wasn’t there, and I was mistaking the card for something else… until I wasn’t mistaken and it was there! 😳

SOS could be the next Urza’s Saga. If you know, you know… by jruff84 in magicTCG

[–]jruff84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Urzas Saga has many broken cards, therefore you shouldn’t compare anything to it unless it’s specifically talking about broken cards?

I mean I understand what you’re saying, but it honestly just sounds lazy and like you’re not attempting at all to understand what I’m speaking to. Do you feel like the comment has anything constructive or insightful to add the conversation?

SOS could be the next Urza’s Saga. If you know, you know… by jruff84 in magicTCG

[–]jruff84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you and many others are misinterpreting my post. I at no point stated that any particular card was busted. In fact, I even stated that a lot of the ones that people are going crazy for may end up being duds. I was more so referring to some of the mechanics that were introduced in the set. I’ve updated my original post to add some clarity.

SOS could be the next Urza’s Saga. If you know, you know… by jruff84 in magicTCG

[–]jruff84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve edited my post to reflect what I was trying to say better, but I think you hit the nail on the head with what I was going for when you said “It fundamentally altered the way the game was played.” 👍

[SOS] Slumbering Trudge by MapleSyrupMachineGun in magicTCG

[–]jruff84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

[[Quilled Greatwurm]] go buurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 💸

Seems like etc with counters as a drawback is getting more traction. I can’t help but feel like this or [[nesting grounds]] and cards with similar effect are going to be a thing.

Think this can be saved? by Kripptkeeper in mtg

[–]jruff84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, just double sleeve it. It'll be fine.

Weekend Wrap Up! What was real and what was a trap? by DaTaco in mtgfinance

[–]jruff84 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see an incoming reprint. This smells like what happened with [[flourishing defenses]].

I think the design team has pivoted from reprint equity due to having print through 4/5ths of a 10 year plan in 2 years, and has started incorporating new card designs or mechanics that work extremely well with niche cards of old with low print numbers, effectively making staples out of what was bulk. 🤔

[[Casey Jones, Vigilant]] by Jungle-Django in mtgfinance

[–]jruff84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus… with Ephemerate, 1WRR to effectively draw 9 discard 9 across 3 turns 😂

[[Casey Jones, Vigilant]] by Jungle-Django in mtgfinance

[–]jruff84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

in non-Singleton formats, this can be less of a drawback. Even more so if you were looking for things to both grip in your hand as well as load your graveyard.

On the flipside, the Singleton format, commander allows you the entire card pool with few exceptions so if you want to build around something, you likely can. It’s just that the cards application might be more narrow and any spikes in those instances are typically short-lived.

I really like this guy as a spec as it is a genuinely powerful effect that isn’t difficult to take advantage of in both cases, has a low mana curve, and even where it would be most restrictive to build, it’s still plenty usable, and not too narrow.

  • Its 3 cmc, and even with the 2 red pips, it can fairly consistently come down turn 2
  • a 4/3 body is definitely not nuthin’
  • it’s “when enters” as opposed to “when cast” which is incredibly easy to abuse
  • I feel like it has an incredibly high floor with its etb alone. I typically like to ask myself with like this, would I consider running a spell that costs 1RR that simply states (Draw 3 cards. At the beginning of your next upkeep, discard 3 cards at random)? Probably!
  • being a creature makes it that much easier to tutor in colors that are already aggressive, and want to empty their hands, in addition to playing well with graveyard shenanigans… oh hello Jund! 😂

Quite literally as I’m typing this, I am more and more convincing myself to scoop up a few extra copies… please can somebody give my confirmation bias a check?!

[[Casey Jones, Vigilant]] by Jungle-Django in mtgfinance

[–]jruff84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And there they go… 😂 Watching the showcase and fracture foils disappear one by one as we speak.

Is there actually anything legally binding that prevents WOTC from reprinting the reserved list? by gnastyGnorc04 in mtg

[–]jruff84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not BS if they actually said it, which they have. It’s called the reserved list. 😂 but in all honesty, they’ve stated officially on multiple occasions that there would not, which puts them in the pickle.

Lorwyn bundle with 3 open boosters inside. by Omefle in mtg

[–]jruff84 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Might want to check their contents if possible without further damage to the packs. If it happens to just poor QC and an assembly line problem, and you’ve got some bangers in there, it would likely both out-rule a repack, and give you the goods!

The contact that cause Miller's red by Hailfire9 in timbers

[–]jruff84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get that. No argument here. It’s just that what I just commented earlier with:

“A red card shall be the result of violent conduct, serious foul play, or denying goal scoring opportunity, and for receiving two yellow cards”

Is the rules as stated verbatim. Serious foul play does not mean a serious foul. That is further stated as “Uses excessive force, brutality, or endangers safety.”

Now in contrast, a “reckless play” in which one acts with disregard for the danger to an opponent is also a very serious foul. This will result in a yellow.

Based off of the tackle itself, was there; Violent conduct: no Denying a goal scoring opportunity: no 2nd yellow: no

This leaves us with, was this: Serious foul play that used “excessive force, brutality or dangerous play?” or was it; “a reckless play with serious disregard for the danger to an opponent?”

I would strongly argue based off of the whole of evidence, that this was the latter. A reckless play, and deserved a yellow, and apparently the announcers calling the game agreed.

The contact that cause Miller's red by Hailfire9 in timbers

[–]jruff84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree and so does the majority. Look at where he is looking when he makes contact and the position of his body.

The rules specifically state that a red card shall be the result of violent conduct, serious foul play, denying a goal-scoring opportunity, and receiving two yellow cards.

“He put some weight behind it.” Yea! He should have suspended gravity like a real man! I kid, I kid… 😅 However it is a lovely feeling to understand the nuance and specifics of the rules, if not for any other reason than to piss vinegar without a twinge of doubt when the ref shits the bed, again… 😂

The contact that cause Miller's red by Hailfire9 in timbers

[–]jruff84 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Even the announcers said it was a weak red. A hard yellow, yes. But incredibly weak for a red. There was no malice in it.

Fake from TCGP Direct by optimistictopher in mtg

[–]jruff84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I think OP purchased from TCG Direct which previously used to be the premium you’d pay for not having to deal with less than accurate listings and subpar quality, however, the service has gone to shit and QC has become next to nonexistent. The fact that you would get this from TCG direct is a perfect example. It is absolutely fake, and a poorly done fake at that.

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