I think we should have a section in decks gathering for premade decks of wizard what do u guys think
The general opinion is they suck. The ratios and card choice is terrible and makes for a fun but unreliable casual deck. Also they can give newer players the wrong idea about how a deck should look and what they should strive for. Event decks were a great idea, but still have to be limited in their construction to encourage purchasing of more products.
The graveborn deck is cool but it is not standard
I just bought three of the Death's Encroach event decks. I only needed four cards from each ({geralf's messenger}, {gravecrawler}, {surgical extraction}, and {cemetery reaper}) for my standard and modern decks. It was cheaper than buying the cards individually, and I can sell some of the stuff I don't need from them.
Quote from: Kaleo42 on October 12, 2012, 09:28:53 AM
The general opinion is they suck. The ratios and card choice is terrible and makes for a fun but unreliable casual deck. Also they can give newer players the wrong idea about how a deck should look and what they should strive for. Event decks were a great idea, but still have to be limited in their construction to encourage purchasing of more products.
I think you must take the core of the deck and then improve it at times there are some great premade decks that with a little work they become awesome aka graveborn , a rogue and warrior deck from several sets back have become some of my great decks. I believe it brings awareness and sometime you see cards u forgot about or missed at some point
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on October 12, 2012, 09:56:19 AM
I just bought three of the Death's Encroach event decks. I only needed four cards from each ({geralf's messenger}, {gravecrawler}, {surgical extraction}, and {cemetery reaper}) for my standard and modern decks. It was cheaper than buying the cards individually, and I can sell some of the stuff I don't need from them.
Is the death's encroach theme deck still in stores?
Quote from: Bluenote20 on October 12, 2012, 11:13:33 AM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on October 12, 2012, 09:56:19 AM
I just bought three of the Death's Encroach event decks. I only needed four cards from each ({geralf's messenger}, {gravecrawler}, {surgical extraction}, and {cemetery reaper}) for my standard and modern decks. It was cheaper than buying the cards individually, and I can sell some of the stuff I don't need from them.
Is the death's encroach theme deck still in stores?
I got em off eBay. Average price is $25 shipped.
Quote from: Raven316 on October 12, 2012, 11:05:07 AM
I think you must take the core of the deck and then improve it at times there are some great premade decks that with a little work they become awesome aka graveborn , a rogue and warrior deck from several sets back have become some of my great decks. I believe it brings awareness and sometime you see cards u forgot about or missed at some point
I do agree with your statement as it applies to newer players. At the point i am at in the game cards dont really get overlooked or forgotten, but thats largely based on my memory style. As for the basic ideas in these decks sometimes it can actually stunt or misguide newer players. With the low numbers of cards (1-3 copies) add a level of randomosity to the deck that can be real poison to game play. Often times I see new players build decks in a similar manor to a precon deck, but they add an extra bomb or two thinking that makes the deck better. Consistency is probably the most important part of building a successful decks.
I like the intro decks because they are actually a great way to teach people to make decks and learn magic. They come with rules, they come with a themes deck, and now, in the latest two installments, TWO BOOSTERS! It creates a random way to build a deck with some cards to mod into it. I use these to teach.
If anything, there is always ertaislament's blog.
Quote from: Quackmaster5 on October 12, 2012, 11:25:41 AM
I like the intro decks because they are actually a great way to teach people to make decks and learn magic. They come with rules, they come with a themes deck, and now, in the latest two installments, TWO BOOSTERS! It creates a random way to build a deck with some cards to mod into it. I use these to teach.
Intro decks are good for that or to keep a level playing field(yes some are a little better then others) I know some people who like playing magic but cannot spend the money. So I buy a few intro decks and deal them out you have a few to choose from and play.