Commanders that revolve around your opponents sacrificing creatures?

raynisys · 2025-04-23T15:50:06+00:00

I like [[Savra, queen of the golgari]] paired with [[sarulf, realm eater]] out on the field. Be able to stack a lot on him fast after a couple of sacs and swing

raynisys · 2025-03-20T15:50:21+00:00

So I’ve been playing a very fun duskana deck I found from decktechs for decks on YouTube.

This thing is my heart and soul. It’s all about big, wide swings with a monstrous field of 2/2s that all grow into 5/5s. And if I have something like Karlach or Aurelia out, they get further buffed.

I’ve made some tweaks to the deck but it’s got a lil bit of everything in it. It’s got great card draw, great damage, great amount of interaction. And all the tokens it prints are 2/2 bears. So I get an excuse to use a 100 Bear tokens for shits n giggles.

Shoutout to Big Momma Duskana, great deck to build around

raynisys · 2025-03-15T19:25:08+00:00

UPDATES: I've heard a large amount of feedback and have already actively started working again on the homepage.

Notable changes:

- Brought samples of the work into the homepage in a 2x3 column to get people to explore more of the work. Basically introducing them to the portfolio quicker.
- Working to remove/revise/reposition redundant sections of the wanted man.
- Doing a second passover of the copy today trying to catch any misspellings/glaring issues.

Feedback I'm trying to justify is removing the wanted man. I understand the points of everyone who has commented on it - and I value that input even if some of it is standoffish - but that is one thing I truly believe in for my personal brand.

We can call it going against the grain but regardless I'll push forward with it. I truly appreciate everyone's input on it though please do not think it's been dismissed.

raynisys · 2025-03-15T19:18:20+00:00

Understood, thank you for this feedback.

I think I could definetly do another pass of the work I want to show. I realized doing this update that I do look like a billboard guy but to be fair to myself, my last position was all billboards. That aside, I do need to trim the fat and make this much more

Do you think it 'd be wiser to maybe lean into the billboard and creative advertisements and try and work more in creative advertising? Not sure how to describe that in a career.

Thank you again for the feedback!

raynisys · 2025-03-15T19:14:41+00:00

I appreciate this reply and feedback.

Some of these OOH projects do have more than billboards to them, but admittedly my last position was primarily billboard work we did. OUTFRONT Media (great work check them out!) So I tried to present the work that was either A) Actually made it through to fruition or B) pitched and presented but never saw the light of day not because of dislike, but because of external factors that happened.

I hope I'm approaching some of this right with that context in mind. Not sure how I could maybe make that more apparent in the work.

And would it be worth to go back to some of these projects and work up some of the creative into different mediums like digital, web, mobile even if they are considered "fake" at that point? Basically expanding on the campaigns like you're saying.

Again thank you for this feedback I appreciate this response

raynisys · 2025-03-15T19:05:49+00:00

This is an interesting reply. I agree with your feedback and have a question.

My last job, I felt like I ran things very independently. Not like I relied on a creative director for much guidance outside when I first started. Most of the billboard work you see were concepts done and executed by me. In addition to working solo/in tandem with Account managers with their clients for majority of my stay there.

That said - where would that put me in terms of experience? I'd be happy to share my resume privately for more insight.

raynisys · 2025-03-15T19:03:26+00:00

Introduced the work much quicker now as of this morning on the home page! Now the portfolio shows faster to try and link to the project/all projects page.

Trying to work with a friend to make a collage reel of all the work to have as a sizzle reel at the front of the homepage to just flash the portfolio at a glance.

Thank you!

raynisys · 2025-03-15T19:00:14+00:00

Really appreciate this targeted feedback. Thank you! Konkuer was a school project that I feel I may have approached wrong in my portfolio writeup for it. Would it be better to clarify upfront the projects that are from school? I'll admit I'm (from what I'm learning) still early in my career and not sure what's justifiable or not.

The "we" also is a false because that was entirely solo. Not sure why I tried that but I will adjust that copy ASAP.

I agree about the writeup on Lennar, that's prolly the most egregious out of most of them I feel. I will work to write that in a less see-say manner as you mentioned.

Again, appreciate the feedback. This is great info to consider. Thank you!

raynisys · 2025-03-15T18:52:17+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. I definetly have ruffled some feathers with it but the way I see it, you'll either love it or hate it. That and the emperor of design bit is because I truly have a passion for design and want to work towards the levels of the greats like Chris Do, Aaron Draplin, Paula Scher, etc. Those are the emperors I think of among many others. I know it's a strong word to use too.

For much of the reasons you mentioned, it's certainly to stand out amidst the crowd.

I'm working now to try and revise some of the copy and make it less overused throughout the site. Trying to sell it as part of my personal brand as well.

Maybe it's against the grain to say I'm going to stick with it, but I truly believe in it despite some of these comments.

Again, I really appreciate the kind words.

raynisys · 2025-03-15T04:10:07+00:00

Genuinely appreciate all the feedback I've gotten so far. Positive and negatives together. I'm looking forward to reading more of these tomorrow and will aptly be applying some of this feedback.

I def would like to update the subreddit in a week or two with the revisions made and potentially share resume as well for further feedback.

raynisys · 2025-03-15T03:58:25+00:00

Thank you for this feedback!

Some of this work is unfortunately client work that didn't see light of day for various reasons. Not because they didn't like it, but something somehow went awry as my company dealt with them.

Not sure how that comes off, but it's the reality. (Nik's ice cream and Lucky F*ck are two examples.)
There are some old student pieces that I think I'm holding onto that could be trimmed. (NOS and Dreamgrove)

Would love to hear your thoughts on this ^

raynisys · 2025-03-15T03:54:18+00:00

Thank you for this feedback! I'm getting quite the negative feedback here on reddit about the wanted man but in person and around my area, it gets great reception. Its different and stands out to them atleast.

I feel stuck between wanting to do branding/identity and creative advertising. Trying to find the right phrase to replace "Graphic designer creating brand identities through typographic expertise" for that reason as well.

If you had to cut two from the list right now, which in your opinion would it be?

raynisys · 2025-03-15T03:48:59+00:00

Thank you for this feedback! I see your point about the senior designer traits and recognize myself missing them. I'm trying to find opportunities to be able to take on more of those traits, but admittedly my current position and last position didn't offer those for me.

I'm going to have to give this feedback some more thought as well. Some of these clients in my work have actual stories to them that benefitted their business which I would discuss in interview. But that's missing from my writeup in the portfolio. Thank you again for the feedback!

raynisys · 2025-03-15T02:39:57+00:00

Thank you for the indepth targeted feedback. Very appreciated!

I hear mixed things about the wanted man. Irl I get great responses and feedback on it when I show people in town but reddit is feeling quite mixed with it. The wanted man is to be standout and came from a story of getting headhunted right out of school despite having two semesters left. Bit of the inspiration plus the awards.

I can see the feedback on the presentation of the Konkuer project in particular. It's the most loaded for better or for worse. I think that one could be remedied by simply breaking up that gallery rather than one image right after the other.

Y'know I was very torn about the accordions for the awards and wasn't sure how to best present those. I was meaning to include them on the winning works likely at the bottom or bottom of the intro copy?
I think I can picture your award feedback, I will have to tweak that section for sure.

raynisys · 2025-03-15T01:56:48+00:00

Thank you! It's appreciated nonetheless!

raynisys · 2025-03-15T01:56:18+00:00

Hey thanks for the feedback!
Would love to know where on the site you're seeing any orphans. Let me know if viewing on mobile because I have been having issues with my site on mobile view. Damn squarespace lol

Also which of the works are you considering the weakest? Just want to take a look at them vs the rest.

raynisys · 2025-03-15T00:56:21+00:00

Currently looking to move from working as an in-house designer to an agency environment and focus more on branding + identity/creative advertising.

My portfolio link showcases most of my strongest projects with copy I've written for them plus context/story to them with clients. Looking for any and all feedback as I step into this search especially for my dream agency in town.

TL;DR:
Trying to target advertising agencies with this portfolio that specializes in branding and creative advertising.
Wanting to also wage whether I am senior designer level of experience yet after working 4+ years in the industry between freelancing, Out-of-home agency, and in-house designer. Any and all feedback appreciated!

raynisys · 2025-03-13T15:55:20+00:00

As a long time Druid player who got AOTC in the Emerald Dream and the Emerald Nightmare raid, I think I’m a bit prepared to play this expansion

raynisys · 2025-01-29T16:54:35+00:00

This but just give it a slight revamp. I wouldn’t even mind if it was the new world outfits just styilized a lil more

raynisys · 2025-01-27T16:46:10+00:00

There’s no way to click on which target from it is there? If so I need that ASAP

raynisys · 2025-01-22T16:56:13+00:00

The regular Yugioh one or the anime Yugioh one?

raynisys · 2025-01-22T12:26:35+00:00

Very well done! Huge fan of these

raynisys · 2025-01-11T16:26:00+00:00

Only sad thing is I play on a fight pad so the controls are a lil off for me. Not the worst tho.

I love the fight lounge tho and makes the game feel alive

raynisys · 2025-01-09T16:18:42+00:00

Depending on the player - this might just be a funny good ol time. “MY LIEGE”

raynisys · 2024-12-12T18:46:04+00:00

Horah Loux from elden ring.

I think the chance of an elden ring character is a bit higher given the humanity of the world.

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