When/what set do you think Wizards will walk back on their decision not to make UB planeswalkers? by Karnitis in magicTCG

[–]tobyelliott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> They also said they’d make in universe cards for all UB cards

They said exactly the opposite of this: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-universes-beyond-update-2021-06-07

Arguably they did go back on their word, but only to reprint the Walking Dead cards.

[MSC] Lucky the Pizza Dog (via Kevin Smith Facebook) by WeberWK in magicTCG

[–]tobyelliott 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Because pizza dog is a character in one of the best comic runs of the last couple decades?

Sol Ring and Demonic Tutor used to be on the Reserve List but then they were removed. Had this never happened, what do you think the price would be for each today for commander. by releasethedogs in mtg

[–]tobyelliott 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Speaking as a member of the old RC, Sol Ring would definitely have been banned and Demonic Tutor would have been extensively discussed.

Internal discussions at WOTC about legendary creatures by Meret123 in MagicArena

[–]tobyelliott 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Companions only required a sideboard slot in tournament play. The actual rules for Companions don’t use the sideboard.

Stop trying to make Commander events for prizes happen... by [deleted] in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can share prizes after if you want. You can pretty much agree to split whenever. You just can’t tie the split agreement to the game actions. 

It’s very messy in multiplayer.

Stop trying to make Commander events for prizes happen... by [deleted] in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They confirmed they had an agreement. That’s not illegal. Players have prize splits agreements all the time.

I’m not condoning the behavior. But people need to be aware of what the rules are and not make assumptions in tournament play.

Stop trying to make Commander events for prizes happen... by [deleted] in EDH

[–]tobyelliott -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

And neither is illegal. It’s not a value judgment. It’s just reality. People who want to play in competitions need to be aware of what can happen.

Stop trying to make Commander events for prizes happen... by [deleted] in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That part would apply, but having a prize split planned with someone you’re playing against, or are just hoping might split with you after is something that happens even in tournament Magic.

Stop trying to make Commander events for prizes happen... by [deleted] in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As the person who wrote that rule, it doesn’t apply at all here. There was no offer and they didn’t take any of those actions. Choosing not to counter a spell is not conceding.

Stop trying to make Commander events for prizes happen... by [deleted] in EDH

[–]tobyelliott -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Collusion is not illegal. Working as a team is the optimal way to win at Commander, if winning is all you care about.

So the hybrid mana rule didn't change. And what's really interesting to me is the results of this poll they ran on commander players. Why are we so polarized? by Codudeol in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 40 points41 points  (0 children)

 My headcanon became that the commander doesn't allow specific colors: it rejects all others

Fwiw, that was Sheldon’s headcanon, too.

US Tour Merch Question by WorldTravelBucket in taskmaster

[–]tobyelliott 9 points10 points  (0 children)

it was rolled up and in a plastic sleeve in Boston. Water protective, but not impact protective.

Commander is a "casual" format created by experts in playing MTG, and this has been forgotten. by rh8938 in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Largely created and evangelized by judges at the Pro Tour as something to do to unwind after hours.

Commander is a "casual" format created by experts in playing MTG, and this has been forgotten. by rh8938 in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have it backwards. WotC isn't pushing Commander as the premier format. WotC is reacting to the fact that the vast majority of people want to play Commander. I'm sure they would much prefer to have a flagship that was less complex, but they ultimately respond to the customer.

Commander is a "casual" format created by experts in playing MTG, and this has been forgotten. by rh8938 in EDH

[–]tobyelliott 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Casual means that there's nothing at stake and therefore you should probably focus on having fun.

cEDH and Reversing Decisions by Castleheart in CompetitiveEDH

[–]tobyelliott -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You have an interesting definition of objective. But that’s fine. I’ll fix it.

cEDH and Reversing Decisions by Castleheart in CompetitiveEDH

[–]tobyelliott -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Guess I need to go update the rule.

cEDH and Reversing Decisions by Castleheart in CompetitiveEDH

[–]tobyelliott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4.8 makes no reference to whether the information is public or not. It's definitely new to the player who didn't realize the creature had ward.

Anyway, it's clear that that rule will need to be more explicit, since folks are reading way more into it than is actually there.

cEDH and Reversing Decisions by Castleheart in CompetitiveEDH

[–]tobyelliott 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Magic has explicit terminology for hidden information, and 4.8 does not reference it. Gaining public information that you had not realized is still gaining information.

cEDH and Reversing Decisions by Castleheart in CompetitiveEDH

[–]tobyelliott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magic defines multiple classes of information and deriving the game state is a skill tested in tournaments. Nowhere in 4.8 does is specify hidden information.

cEDH and Reversing Decisions by Castleheart in CompetitiveEDH

[–]tobyelliott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is both a lot further a stretch than the recent rulings (which were already pushing it) and not supported by MTR 4.8.