I swear, the next time I sit down to a match and someone is unnecessarily rude to me, I'm going to one-by-one start slowly de-sleeving and ripping up his/her cards. It's gotten to the point where I really don't even care to play anymore, because I just don't want to face the reality that (50% of the time) I'll be pitted against a grand douche.
Ex.) Last night, my first match was against a Mono-Black. I was running Izzet. She was a very VERY nice opponent and we parted ways happily. My second match, however, dude comes strolling up and throws his stuff on the table....then I ask him: "Bad day?" His response?: "I just don't give a f***." At that point, I should have known he was going to play Esper (a continuance of his horrid d-bagness); and for the two rounds I played, he would play, then look off with disinterest or crack jokes with his friends instead of engaging in the game. I scooped on the second round after he cast Elspeth, already having Ashiok & Jace, Architect on the field.
I TRULY wanted to tell him to go f*** himself, considering the rest of the rounds he walked around with the same raunchy, better-than-thou attitude.
Why....just why do these people have to exist? I get being competitive, but that shiz is ridic.
/Rant
Sucks to hear that it happens to more people than just me, but at least we can all be happy it's not the yu-gi-oh community.
What yugioh community, you have to make 5 grand a month to play competitively..
Edit: spend**
Quote from: DirtyMustachio on November 01, 2013, 10:59:18 AM
What yugioh community, you have to make 5 grand a month to play competitively..
Edit: spend**
Bahahahaha, ouch.
Grixis, we have a mix of those here as well. I play both sides of the field and am just the really nice guy who gets along with everyone. However I rolled an esper last week with my heroes last fnm and loved it. I have about four esper decks and the rest is either mono red g/r aggro or g/w aggro. So its a bunch of net decks to practice. But I've got my deck almost down to a science. And when I finish working my lands I won't be an .rearexit., but I'll be a lot more smug around the cockiness. I say don't get discouraged just win at whst your doing not necessarily the match. But pull yout deck out and get that thing synergized to the max and roll some fools. You can't argue with record!
Edit: When I say I have I mean the store has people with those decks.
I run into scrubs on MTGO sometimes, but I can just close the chat, or slow-play if I want. Overall, everyone I've played has been pretty nice.
As for paper, I play mostly with my friends. On the occasions I play out, I never really have problems. Sometimes the younger people with a group of their buddies can start to show off and say some things - but that is just how young people are.
I am 6'2, I'm pretty intimidating, and i tell jokes and laugh. Got nothing to prove at this point in my Magic career. Young people still got something to prove, and Magic is their outlet for that expression.
@ Dudecore: This guy was my age I guess, but he's probably been playing for a decade or a little under. I suppose my year of experience is distasteful to him. Regardless, everyone starts out somewhere; and if I had been running the Gruul Stomp instead of my Izzet last night (I really just wanted to have fun, not face-stomp for once), then he would have taken it up the butt.
@ DirtyMustachio: I'm still tweaking my Izzet because I don't have all the cards for it yet (waiting on a couple {Cyclonic Rift}s and {Counterflux}s to come in), therefore it's still got a lot of work that needs to be done. HOWEVER, that should have been obvious from the get-go. And the fact that I told him "I mostly just play for fun" must have increased his contempt for me tenfold. Sometimes I just want to play the friggin' game and chill......ON HALLOWEEN AND EAT CANDY! But noooooo.....I ended up dropping after playing him and found someone to play EDH against because he put such a bad taste in my mouth.
Also, I may change my Izzet into a little Grixis flavor. Add in some {Thoughtsieze} & {Hero's Downfall}.......then they can all eat it.
Quote from: LadyGrixis on November 01, 2013, 11:26:34 AM
Also, I may change my Izzet into a little Grixis flavor. Add in some {Thoughtsieze} & {Hero's Downfall}.......then they can all eat it.
That sounds fun
I play esper... 😢
Quote from: gtfotis on November 01, 2013, 11:44:58 AM
I play esper... 😢
Me too, friend. And no one at my place is a d-bag, everyone knows each other, we get like 20 people and everyone's chilling :D
Yes, but I like you Otis. Lol. Sadly, Esper is just known as the "douchy" deck. It's not your fault -pats-
Part of good Magic playing is not playing "on tilt" constantly. I don't know if you're interested in playing at a high level, but it's one of the key things you must overcome.
We weren't saying all esper players are douchy. Lol. But the way the deck plays is bullying the opponent essentially lol.
Quote from: Dudecore on November 01, 2013, 12:03:13 PM
Part of good Magic playing is not playing "on tilt" constantly. I don't know if you're interested in playing at a high level, but it's one of the key things you must overcome.
What exactly do you mean by "on tilt"?
Quote from: LadyGrixis on November 01, 2013, 12:40:28 PM
Quote from: Dudecore on November 01, 2013, 12:03:13 PM
Part of good Magic playing is not playing "on tilt" constantly. I don't know if you're interested in playing at a high level, but it's one of the key things you must overcome.
What exactly do you mean by "on tilt"?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_(poker)
Quote from: Dudecore on November 01, 2013, 12:42:51 PM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on November 01, 2013, 12:40:28 PM
Quote from: Dudecore on November 01, 2013, 12:03:13 PM
Part of good Magic playing is not playing "on tilt" constantly. I don't know if you're interested in playing at a high level, but it's one of the key things you must overcome.
What exactly do you mean by "on tilt"?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_(poker)
I don't play on going super competitive for this very reason. I'm far too vested in having a good time and playing the game. Nevertheless, I've played against many very mature, very classy advanced players and they have never offered to be so rude as doucheman. My point: exterminate the douches and leave the rest.
I'm a complete noob at my LGS and ran into plenty of unfriendly douches while playing.
I've just learned to not get so upset if I lose and to learn every game.
Now Im the guy causing them to not get ranked :), game day mats don't scare me :)
Kill em with kindness i say, if not for kindness sake, then because you know it irritates them ;)
I feel your pain, LG. Players like that are just no fun to play with.
Thank you Gorzo. I knew you'd understand <3
I hate the rude players... I play FNM once every 4-6 weeks. Each time it is a different deck, but same colors. Rude players are like "you rarely play, but every time you do, you Top8. That isn't fair to the people who play every week!"
And I've been getting that a lot lately on Cockatrice when I play my modern Merfolk and I'm constantly taking down "tier one" decks constantly 2-0. They get beat, say "next time play a real deck" and kick me from the game.
I even had a bogle player do that when I casted a turn two spellskite, which I play main deck...
Quote from: rarehuntertay on November 01, 2013, 02:56:21 PM
I hate the rude players... I play FNM once every 4-6 weeks. Each time it is a different deck, but same colors. Rude players are like "you rarely play, but every time you do, you Top8. That isn't fair to the people who play every week!"
And I've been getting that a lot lately on Cockatrice when I play my modern Merfolk and I'm constantly taking down "tier one" decks constantly 2-0. They get beat, say "next time play a real deck" and kick me from the game.
I even had a bogle player do that when I casted a turn two spellskite, which I play main deck...
Its not like your cheating..
Quote from: rarehuntertay on November 01, 2013, 02:56:21 PM
I hate the rude players... I play FNM once every 4-6 weeks. Each time it is a different deck, but same colors. Rude players are like "you rarely play, but every time you do, you Top8. That isn't fair to the people who play every week!"
And I've been getting that a lot lately on Cockatrice when I play my modern Merfolk and I'm constantly taking down "tier one" decks constantly 2-0. They get beat, say "next time play a real deck" and kick me from the game.
I even had a bogle player do that when I casted a turn two spellskite, which I play main deck...
One of those rare moments where you can say "haters gon' hate"
Then moonwalk out of the room
...or the server, as the case may be
Quote from: ConanEdo on November 01, 2013, 03:44:46 PM
I will admit get visibly angry when I get mana-flooded at the worst possible times, like if I drew any card other than a land I win, but I topdeck lands like a champ. Other than that I'm usually pretty chill.
I don't think anyone can fault you for that. I'm one of the most play-for-fun-and-fun-alone players out there, but mana screw still frustrates me. I want to play and have a fun match, not sit there and do nothing! I get just as disappointed when my opponent gets mana screwed, too. I'd so much rather lose in a fun game where we both play well than win because my opponent just had bad luck draws.
I used to be rude and get butthurt during matches, but now I go into tourneys with a smile on my face and its a much better experience! I'm sorry you dealt with a d bag. That's no fun :(
Quote from: Moneekahh on November 01, 2013, 04:52:00 PM
I used to be rude and get butthurt during matches, but now I go into tourneys with a smile on my face and its a much better experience! I'm sorry you dealt with a d bag. That's no fun :(
I told the girl I faced first what happened and she was like "Yeah, I think he's a sexist when it comes to who he thinks should and shouldn't be playing Magic." Said she went up against him another time and the same thing happened. So now I'm just like "Really!?! It's because I've got lady parts??" Turrible.
I've encountered this. Mainly when I first started. Almost everyone I played my first time at FNM was rude bc I was new. Funny thing was, I had been playing for 2 years before my first Fnm and knew what I was doing. Ended up taking second and making a lot of "regulars" mad. Nothing is better then beating a cocky net decker than beating them with a janky homebrew with mad synergy. The look on their face when you sweep them is priceless. It happens less now tho...I don't play Fnm much but at my lgs they know when I show up I'm most likely going to be in the top 3, so I get a little more respect.
Quote from: Vampyvyrus on November 01, 2013, 10:59:50 PM
I've encountered this. Mainly when I first started. Almost everyone I played my first time at FNM was rude bc I was new. Funny thing was, I had been playing for 2 years before my first Fnm and knew what I was doing. Ended up taking second and making a lot of "regulars" mad. Nothing is better then beating a cocky net decker than beating them with a janky homebrew with mad synergy. The look on their face when you sweep them is priceless. It happens less now tho...I don't play Fnm much but at my lgs they know when I show up I'm most likely going to be in the top 3, so I get a little more respect.
Ditto. I took a hiatus from magic starting at legions I believe. Came back in at Dark Ascension. Decided to go to the LGS one Saturday night because I knew one of the co-owners from my yugioh days. Asked what they were playing and it was a Peasant tournament. Everyone else was like "who the F are you?" they probably thought I was a noob cause I had brought every card I had owned at that point with me. Which was a duelist toolkit 2012, two R/G dark ascension intro decks and a dark ascension fat pack. I would up splitting first/second with my pile of standard peasant cards when everyone else had near unlimited access to everything else. All I know, everyone underestimated me and my {ambush vipers} that night!!
Quote from: Vampyvyrus on November 01, 2013, 10:59:50 PM
I've encountered this. Mainly when I first started. Almost everyone I played my first time at FNM was rude bc I was new. Funny thing was, I had been playing for 2 years before my first Fnm and knew what I was doing. Ended up taking second and making a lot of "regulars" mad. Nothing is better then beating a cocky net decker than beating them with a janky homebrew with mad synergy. The look on their face when you sweep them is priceless. It happens less now tho...I don't play Fnm much but at my lgs they know when I show up I'm most likely going to be in the top 3, so I get a little more respect.
Baller status, watch out! ;)
Quote from: LadyGrixis on November 01, 2013, 11:14:04 PM
Quote from: Vampyvyrus on November 01, 2013, 10:59:50 PM
I've encountered this. Mainly when I first started. Almost everyone I played my first time at FNM was rude bc I was new. Funny thing was, I had been playing for 2 years before my first Fnm and knew what I was doing. Ended up taking second and making a lot of "regulars" mad. Nothing is better then beating a cocky net decker than beating them with a janky homebrew with mad synergy. The look on their face when you sweep them is priceless. It happens less now tho...I don't play Fnm much but at my lgs they know when I show up I'm most likely going to be in the top 3, so I get a little more respect.
Baller status, watch out! ;)
Lol I wouldn't go this far. I just prepare. Play test the crap out of my decks to find the best synergies and wincons. I wasn't tryin to sound arrogant in my previous post either, that is just what the regulars there have told me.
Quote from: ConanEdo on November 02, 2013, 11:45:55 AM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on November 01, 2013, 02:56:21 PM
I hate the rude players... I play FNM once every 4-6 weeks. Each time it is a different deck, but same colors. Rude players are like "you rarely play, but every time you do, you Top8. That isn't fair to the people who play every week!"
And I've been getting that a lot lately on Cockatrice when I play my modern Merfolk and I'm constantly taking down "tier one" decks constantly 2-0. They get beat, say "next time play a real deck" and kick me from the game.
I even had a bogle player do that when I casted a turn two spellskite, which I play main deck...
"Play a real deck." -Slippery Bogle player
That's funny right there.
Hilarious, even! A chimp could pilot a bogle deck and win. Lol!
Quote from: Moneekahh on November 02, 2013, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: ConanEdo on November 02, 2013, 11:45:55 AM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on November 01, 2013, 02:56:21 PM
I hate the rude players... I play FNM once every 4-6 weeks. Each time it is a different deck, but same colors. Rude players are like "you rarely play, but every time you do, you Top8. That isn't fair to the people who play every week!"
And I've been getting that a lot lately on Cockatrice when I play my modern Merfolk and I'm constantly taking down "tier one" decks constantly 2-0. They get beat, say "next time play a real deck" and kick me from the game.
I even had a bogle player do that when I casted a turn two spellskite, which I play main deck...
"Play a real deck." -Slippery Bogle player
That's funny right there.
Hilarious, even! A chimp could pilot a bogle deck and win. Lol!
I play bogle :( lol
Quote from: Mattao19 on November 02, 2013, 01:50:28 PM
Quote from: Moneekahh on November 02, 2013, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: ConanEdo on November 02, 2013, 11:45:55 AM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on November 01, 2013, 02:56:21 PM
I hate the rude players... I play FNM once every 4-6 weeks. Each time it is a different deck, but same colors. Rude players are like "you rarely play, but every time you do, you Top8. That isn't fair to the people who play every week!"
And I've been getting that a lot lately on Cockatrice when I play my modern Merfolk and I'm constantly taking down "tier one" decks constantly 2-0. They get beat, say "next time play a real deck" and kick me from the game.
I even had a bogle player do that when I casted a turn two spellskite, which I play main deck...
"Play a real deck." -Slippery Bogle player
That's funny right there.
Hilarious, even! A chimp could pilot a bogle deck and win. Lol!
I play bogle :( lol
So does my fiancé! It's a stupid good deck! But it's so straightforward, I could teach my 2 year old to play it and he would stomp face. Hahaha
Well I play it in Standard but ya normally I do
What's bogle I have NEVER heard of that?
It's a Modern deck that focuses on Hexprrof creatures like {Slippery Bogle} so basically you play it Turn 1 and then you enchant the crap out of it so that it becomes huge! And then just swing and swing some more
I say:
Fetch into {Dryad Arbor}
{Mutavault}
And for Standard:
Mutavault
{Beckon Aparition}
{Selesnya Charm}
:D
Yep lol
Quote from: ConanEdo on November 04, 2013, 02:38:51 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on November 04, 2013, 12:34:50 PM
I say:
Fetch into {Dryad Arbor}
{Mutavault}
And for Standard:
Mutavault
{Beckon Aparition}
{Selesnya Charm}
:D
Yeah, the fact that Liliana of the veil is a staple in modern and slippery bogle is still a thing means they've figured a way around sacing
Post board it's much easier to deal with Lilly, especially since you know they have it and can anticipate it and play carefully. Things like {Pithing Needle} {Leyline of Sanctity} {Fists of Ironwood} usually work pretty well. (I've learned not to rely too much on {Dryad Arbor} since its frail)
Mam you really wanna piss em off? Play turbo fog green white to run {silence} and fog put em on isotroll scepter and GG. I run Iona and mana ramp in mine to beats once I'm safe