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Title: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 07:47:29 PM
I can't decide on which is better, what do you guys think?

{Vines of Vastwood} or {Ranger's Guile}???
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: NyghtHawk on February 03, 2013, 07:48:51 PM
Vines if your running only one set of cards.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 07:49:26 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 07:47:29 PM
I can't decide on which is better, what do you guys think?

{Vines of Vastwood} or {Ranger's Guile}???

Depends on the situation really, but the +4/+4 kicker is pretty nice for an extra mana
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 07:51:04 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 07:49:26 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 07:47:29 PM
I can't decide on which is better, what do you guys think?

{Vines of Vastwood} or {Ranger's Guile}???

Depends on the situation really, but the +4/+4 kicker is pretty nice for an extra mana
That's what I was thinking, I just need some protection for my guys in my Modern Elves, if I can dodge a little more removal it will help a lot, and the pump is nice.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 07:52:28 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 07:51:04 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 07:49:26 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 07:47:29 PM
I can't decide on which is better, what do you guys think?

{Vines of Vastwood} or {Ranger's Guile}???

Depends on the situation really, but the +4/+4 kicker is pretty nice for an extra mana
That's what I was thinking, I just need some protection for my guys in my Modern Elves, if I can dodge a little more removal it will help a lot, and the pump is nice.

Actually now that I think about it, vines is the easy choice here. Forget the other one
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
It depends how big your guys are. Lifegain is awesome
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on February 03, 2013, 08:14:04 PM
Anyone mind lending some trimming advice? I'm trying to fit in 3 {Vines of Vastwood} mainboard and can't figure out the last 2 cards to cut, it's in Modern under "InfinitiveElves".
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
It depends how big your guys are. Lifegain is awesome

Lifegain?
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:48:08 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
It depends how big your guys are. Lifegain is awesome

Lifegain?
Sorry, from  {Sheltering Word}
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: NyghtHawk on February 03, 2013, 08:51:10 PM
Quote from: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:48:08 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
It depends how big your guys are. Lifegain is awesome

Sorry, from

Lifegain?
{Sheltering Word}
Nobody was talking about that card?
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: toastani on February 03, 2013, 09:52:10 PM
Vines seems like the obvious choice for me. In essence, it's a  {Titanic Growth} with more bang for your buck (mana).
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: MisterJH on February 03, 2013, 10:19:56 PM
Definitely go vines if pump isnt your priority, and all you need is protection.. Offers protection and a 1 mana 4/4 so its why you want and way more
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Keyeto on February 04, 2013, 12:20:53 AM
Quote from: NyghtHawk on February 03, 2013, 08:51:10 PM
Quote from: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:48:08 PM
Quote from: Hays413 on February 03, 2013, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: Wally on February 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM
It depends how big your guys are. Lifegain is awesome

Sorry, from

Lifegain?
{Sheltering Word}
Nobody was talking about that card?
I think he was just trying to suggest another card to give hexproof.

And I'd definitely go with the vines. Compared to the other card, it essentially has a {Giant Growth} attached to it.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Quisequise on February 04, 2013, 12:27:06 AM
If probably go vines, I feel that +4/+4is just too good to pass up.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Coffee Vampire on February 04, 2013, 12:35:31 AM
I agree. The only advantage to guile is 1 mana less. But since you are playing elves, I am guessing you are in no shortage of mana! ;)
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: scarsabrex on February 04, 2013, 01:06:17 AM
If we're talking about he proof go with the guile. Vines doesn't even give hexproof😆. In fact it gives something even better than hexproof.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on February 04, 2013, 03:48:55 AM
Quote from: scarsabrex on February 04, 2013, 01:06:17 AM
If we're talking about he proof go with the guile. Vines doesn't even give hexproof😆. In fact it gives something even better than hexproof.
You mean Hexproof? Lol, that is the exact errata for Hexproof. It just didn't exist back then.

EDIT: Wow, I retract my previous statement, it is not Hexproof! What the heck? What's the difference?
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: MisterJH on February 04, 2013, 04:27:51 AM
How is it not the same..?
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Fenster on February 04, 2013, 05:42:37 AM
Before hexproof was a keyword.
Anywho vines protects you from {Glaring Spotlight} and such. I guess it's the only difference.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: MisterJH on February 04, 2013, 06:00:38 AM
Its kind of unfair that the spotlight doesnt work, because it just hadnt had a name yet. There should be a ruling that fixed this, because the creature truly does have hexproof under the vines
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: Fenster on February 04, 2013, 06:28:15 AM
I feel like its kind of a "Meh!" deal.
There are better ways to deal with hexproof than the spotlight. Albeit the spotlight is effective just rather limited in use.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: scarsabrex on February 04, 2013, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: Fenster on February 04, 2013, 05:42:37 AM
Before hexproof was a keyword.
Anywho vines protects you from {Glaring Spotlight} and such. I guess it's the only difference.

Wrong

Quote from: MisterJH on February 04, 2013, 06:00:38 AM
Its kind of unfair that the spotlight doesnt work, because it just hadnt had a name yet. There should be a ruling that fixed this, because the creature truly does have hexproof under the vines

And also wrong they go back and errata cards to have hexproof if they do in fact have it. {thrun the last troll} {asceticism} {troll ascetic} etc.

The difference is if you target an opponent's creature with your vines, the opponent can still not target it, and you still can. Giving it hexproof would go the other way around. Why is this better? Vines stops decks like kikki jiki, infect combo, and other creature based decks.
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: InfinitiveDivinity on February 04, 2013, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: scarsabrex on February 04, 2013, 10:53:42 AM
The difference is if you target an opponent's creature with your vines, the opponent can still not target it, and you still can...
Oh holy .poo.... I like that a lot!
Damn I didn't even think about that! That's beautiful!
Title: Re: Hexproof vs. Hexproof
Post by: toastani on February 04, 2013, 07:57:47 PM
that does make vines quite the card. This is barely relevant, but lingering in my mind after reading this thread is the fact that shroud prevents all forms of targeting. Meh