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Title: Guild choices?
Post by: izik99 on September 12, 2012, 09:59:28 PM
Should I choose Selesnya or Golgari? What are the pros and cons of each?

EDIT: I mean for the prerelease
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: AgrusKos on September 12, 2012, 10:11:04 PM
Golgargi for Jarad
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Coffee Vampire on September 12, 2012, 11:09:32 PM
Golgari. Selesnya needs to be combined with black to be good imo. Golgari seems that it will be good in the prerelease!
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: izik99 on September 12, 2012, 11:12:35 PM
Yeah, I'll go with golgari. If the cards are too expensive to make a good golgari deck later on, i'll probably buy some selsenya.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 13, 2012, 01:21:50 AM
Quote from: AgrusKos on September 12, 2012, 10:11:04 PM
Golgargi for Jarad
You're not guaranteed to get Jarad at the prerelease.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Danielkix on September 13, 2012, 01:43:22 AM
But if most people seem to want to go golgari what's a good guild against it?
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: ChrisRodriguez on September 13, 2012, 01:51:52 AM
Quote from: Danielkix on September 13, 2012, 01:43:22 AM
But if most people seem to want to go golgari what's a good guild against it?
Izzet or azorious. Burn or control is good against creatures.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 13, 2012, 02:02:00 AM
I think stall/control would be better. Detain can slow the undead down, killing them doesn't slow them as much.

I'd say just pick a guild that excites you. For me prereleases are about fun, not winning top 4. But that's just me. 😏
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Dudecore on September 13, 2012, 02:21:22 AM
Azorius isn't unblockable. It will have problems verse Selesnya (but can destroy them with board sweeps). It will have an edge vs. Golgari and Rakdos ({arrest} their big creatures).

It stands to be pretty balanced right now. Few outright beatdowns exist in my opinion. I think Golgari will stomp Izzet pretty outright, and I think Selesnya ramping with that uncounterable creep will be a major player in the meta (spikes love value).
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: izik99 on September 13, 2012, 07:07:43 AM
Quote from: Dudecore on September 13, 2012, 02:21:22 AM
Azorius isn't unblockable. It will have problems verse Selesnya (but can destroy them with board sweeps). It will have an edge vs. Golgari and Rakdos ({arrest} their big creatures).

It stands to be pretty balanced right now. Few outright beatdowns exist in my opinion. I think Golgari will stomp Izzet pretty outright, and I think Selesnya ramping with that uncounterable creep will be a major player in the meta (spikes love value).

Which uncounterable ramps?
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Dudecore on September 13, 2012, 07:47:59 AM
Not uncounterable ramp. Just ramping into {Loxodon Smiter} by turn 3. Going to be a thing.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Elitehalo360 on September 13, 2012, 08:15:19 AM
I love izzet!
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 08:23:59 AM
I can't decide between orzhov or azorius
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: DevilGin on September 13, 2012, 09:07:10 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 08:23:59 AM
I can't decide between orzhov or azorius

Orzhov isn't in RtR
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 13, 2012, 10:06:00 AM
Quote from: Dudecore on September 13, 2012, 07:47:59 AM
Not uncounterable ramp. Just ramping into {Loxodon Smiter} by turn 3. Going to be a thing.
You mean ramping for t2. No ramping needed for a T3 uncounterable 4/4.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: DevilGin on September 13, 2012, 09:07:10 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 08:23:59 AM
I can't decide between orzhov or azorius

Orzhov isn't in RtR

Lame I'm playing an orzhov deck right now I guess it's azorius for sure then
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 13, 2012, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 11:35:22 AM
Lame I'm playing an orzhov deck right now I guess it's azorius for sure then
You can't play your own deck at a prerelease. Silly goose. 😜
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Xanzurth on September 13, 2012, 11:47:38 AM
Fo' Shizzle my Nizzle. Lol
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: DevilGin on September 15, 2012, 11:09:06 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on September 13, 2012, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 11:35:22 AM
Lame I'm playing an orzhov deck right now I guess it's azorius for sure then
You can't play your own deck at a prerelease. Silly goose. 😜

Now all I got in my head is someone going to a prerelease with a vintage deck haha
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Imdowd80 on September 16, 2012, 03:47:39 PM
Gah... I can't decide what guild to pick!!!
Okay turning to you guys for some help. What guild has the best commons and uncommons?
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 16, 2012, 05:24:37 PM
Are you going there to win, or to have a good time?
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Imdowd80 on September 16, 2012, 07:06:33 PM
Quote from: BlackJester on September 16, 2012, 05:24:37 PM
Are you going there to win, or to have a good time?
Yes. 
I would like to improve on my high of Ninth place. So going for the W.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Fishsticks123 on September 16, 2012, 07:56:11 PM
Quote from: BcBudds on September 13, 2012, 08:23:59 AM
I can't decide between orzhov or azorius

Play Azorius in Return to Ravnica prerelease and Orzhov in the Gatecrash prerelease: problem solved😃
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 16, 2012, 08:44:04 PM
I'm thinking Golgari is looking pretty good.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Imdowd80 on September 17, 2012, 12:41:45 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on September 16, 2012, 08:44:04 PM
I'm thinking Golgari is looking pretty good.
I was thinking {B}{G} or {B}{R}.
But if you say golgari. I'll trust the mighty Jester.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: GoblinLord5150 on September 17, 2012, 12:47:50 AM
Izzet all the way
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: AgrusKos on September 17, 2012, 12:51:28 AM
That Golargi. Always getting in to trouble
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 17, 2012, 01:05:21 AM
Quote from: Imdowd80 on September 17, 2012, 12:41:45 AM
Quote from: BlackJester on September 16, 2012, 08:44:04 PM
I'm thinking Golgari is looking pretty good.
I was thinking {B}{G} or {B}{R}.
But if you say golgari. I'll trust the mighty Jester.
HA!  If you want to win, the Jester is the LAST person you should listen too!  😂
I'm goin Izzet, 'cause I love the guild. 💜
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: DirtyMustachio on September 17, 2012, 01:27:31 AM
Honestly I think azorious will get the most balanced stuff to win from

But I only want golgari stuff so no point in pulling from that
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Coffee Vampire on September 17, 2012, 01:35:55 AM
I'm going rakdos because black is my play style, and while golgari is more powerful on its on vs rakdos, most of the stuff I need for my deck is from rakdos.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: BlackJester on September 17, 2012, 01:38:10 AM
Quote from: KangaRod on September 17, 2012, 01:32:51 AM
Just pick the one that suits your style the best. Prereleases are just suppose to be a fun time where you can fart around with the new cards and see how they play
That's how I feel too, but some of the bigger events sport some pretty beefy prizes. 💎
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: D3g3n on September 17, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
Going with Golgari; did the quiz thing on the site, but said I'm more with Simic... though seeing how they aren't in RtR... lol.

Also, would be my first at a sanctioned event and sealed.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Imdowd80 on September 18, 2012, 03:05:27 PM
Is selsyani {G}{W} in this set. I've heard some buddies of mine thinking that the token making abilities will b the key to victory.
That's how I got my best finish was with a token deck.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on September 20, 2012, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: D3g3n on September 17, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
Going with Golgari; did the quiz thing on the site, but said I'm more with Simic... though seeing how they aren't in RtR... lol.

Also, would be my first at a sanctioned event and sealed.
Good luck, Limited is a complicated format. You'll have fun for sure though 😁

This Pre-Release is going to be so nutty! Going Golgari, and hoping for Rakdos bombs! Jund time baby!
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: izik99 on September 20, 2012, 09:50:54 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 20, 2012, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: D3g3n on September 17, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
Going with Golgari; did the quiz thing on the site, but said I'm more with Simic... though seeing how they aren't in RtR... lol.

Also, would be my first at a sanctioned event and sealed.
Good luck, Limited is a complicated format. You'll have fun for sure though 😁

This Pre-Release is going to be so nutty! Going Golgari, and hoping for Rakdos bombs! Jund time baby!

Whats limited? I thought prerelease was standard?
Ps: sorry i probably sound stupid
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: Willthomjr on September 20, 2012, 10:07:49 PM
Quote from: izik99 on September 20, 2012, 09:50:54 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 20, 2012, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: D3g3n on September 17, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
Going with Golgari; did the quiz thing on the site, but said I'm more with Simic... though seeing how they aren't in RtR... lol.

Also, would be my first at a sanctioned event and sealed.
Good luck, Limited is a complicated format. You'll have fun for sure though 😁

This Pre-Release is going to be so nutty! Going Golgari, and hoping for Rakdos bombs! Jund time baby!

Whats limited? I thought prerelease was standard?
Ps: sorry i probably sound stupid

Limited usually means within a block or individual set. Most commonly referred are drafts and sealed.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: ChrisRodriguez on September 20, 2012, 10:08:02 PM
Quote from: izik99 on September 20, 2012, 09:50:54 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 20, 2012, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: D3g3n on September 17, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
Going with Golgari; did the quiz thing on the site, but said I'm more with Simic... though seeing how they aren't in RtR... lol.

Also, would be my first at a sanctioned event and sealed.
Good luck, Limited is a complicated format. You'll have fun for sure though 😁

This Pre-Release is going to be so nutty! Going Golgari, and hoping for Rakdos bombs! Jund time baby!

Whats limited? I thought prerelease was standard?
Ps: sorry i probably sound stupid
Prereleases are a sealed deck format. You get 6 packs and make a 40 card deck with what you pull. The other part of limited is drafting. So limited is sealed and draft.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: ChrisRodriguez on September 20, 2012, 10:12:10 PM
I'm going Azorious for the prerelease. I don't think many ppl where I play are going to chose {U} so I might get some good pulls.
Title: Re: Guild choices?
Post by: D3g3n on September 20, 2012, 11:44:43 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 20, 2012, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: D3g3n on September 17, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
Going with Golgari; did the quiz thing on the site, but said I'm more with Simic... though seeing how they aren't in RtR... lol.

Also, would be my first at a sanctioned event and sealed.
Good luck, Limited is a complicated format. You'll have fun for sure though 😁

This Pre-Release is going to be so nutty! Going Golgari, and hoping for Rakdos bombs! Jund time baby!
Same idea :D
Thanks, good luck and have fun to you (and everyone else who's going), too!