iMtG Server: Gathering

does imtg have a clan?  and what are your names so i can feel like i have friends?  ;)

My name is Wintut, and hopefully there is a clan. If not then why the hell has no one created one?

I'm Silent1236.

I did find an iMtg clan with Dudecore as the captain.

Get at me if you want to play some EDH sometime!

Awesome!  Let me know if you ever get around to building Commander :P

Also, Commander on MtGO is awesome.  Just built my Edric deck (including {Mana Drain} and {Force of Will} and {Capture of Jingzhou}) for 90 tickets.  So much better than trying to piece together a physical deck.

Does the new client suck that bad? I know I need to update my notebook but it freezes at points I can't hear sound and runs sluggish at busier points in the day? Anyone else having issues?

Yeah I don't have major problems with it.

We do have an iMtG Clan. I've been lazy and building my Paper collection (for monetary gain). I'll jump on sometime this weekend and invite people. Dudecore is the user name

Quote from: Dudecore on August 15, 2014, 07:08:46 PM
We do have an iMtG Clan. I've been lazy and building my Paper collection (for monetary gain). I'll jump on sometime this weekend and invite people. Dudecore is the user name

Make sure you invite wintut, I've heard he's a cool cat and sucks at magic, so he'll help boost your numbers.

Will do. I unintentionally booted Silent. Please rejoin, nothing personal mate.

Is MTGO really that good and can I play for free (casually, such as EDH)? I have an account and the Exiler deck, I have been thinking of getting into online, but I am not sure.

Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 18, 2014, 01:16:44 PM
Is MTGO really that good and can I play for free (casually, such as EDH)? I have an account and the Exiler deck, I have been thinking of getting into online, but I am not sure.

Online is as expensive to play as you want it to be. The way it works is you basically buy tickets for $1 per ticket. You then trade those tickets for the cards that you want from the hundreds of bots in the trade section. But the things that make it cheaper is as follows: cards themselves are about a third the value ( a jtms is approx 30 tickets vs $95-100 irl) so approx $30. The next reason is that you need 4 copies of each card max, cause you can use the same cards in different decks so there is no use having more than 4 of a card. But the best thing, is that you can ALWAYS find someone to play with, there is always someone online. Mtgo gets expensive when you start drafting, it's approx the same price as irl because the packs are 4 tickets (so $4).

Quote from: Dudecore on August 15, 2014, 07:58:54 PM
Will do. I unintentionally booted Silent. Please rejoin, nothing personal mate.

:'(

Magic Online is a ton cheaper, besides some mythics. Like Wingnut said, you can play games any time. It really does make you a better Magic player. I don't know why so many play PTQs and GPs without play testing on MTGO constantly. It just seems like throwing money away. The more you play the better you get. MTGO has the best competition in the world, no joke.

Quote from: Dudecore on August 19, 2014, 04:32:30 PM
Magic Online is a ton cheaper, besides some mythics. Like Wingnut said, you can play games any time. It really does make you a better Magic player. I don't know why so many play PTQs and GPs without play testing on MTGO constantly. It just seems like throwing money away. The more you play the better you get. MTGO has the best competition in the world, no joke.

Yeah, if I had a dollar for every time I get run over online, my collection would be way bigger.

The only thing is, I play paper Magic also. It would cost a ton to play both and when you redeem for paper cards, you lose the digital ones, so even that wouldn't work.

Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 19, 2014, 06:29:01 PM
The only thing is, I play paper Magic also. It would cost a ton to play both and when you redeem for paper cards, you lose the digital ones, so even that wouldn't work.

How much paper do you play? I realized I wasn't playing nearly enough to devote all that money to Standard every year. So I kept my Commander decks in paper and play online. If you really want to play because you want to be a professional, you have to do Online and paper. If you like to just play because you like to play, Online is the way to go. If you like being social, paper is probably better. But if you're not playing for money, some of those paper decks will kill you. It's harder to playtest in paper too, because you can't just pick up games and test different cards. 

Every set that comes online, a few weeks after it's been drafted I buy a playset of Commons and Uncommons. Some instances they cost as low as $7. That is significant because at any given time, I have hundreds of Standard cards. The step after that is getting some chase cards, which are super cheap considering most of the sets never go out of print until rotation. You can still get Return to Ravnica and whatnot. You can jump into Standard fairly cheap. The chase mythics are expensive because of set redemption. If you don't believe me about card prices look at MTGOTraders.com. {Hallowed Fountain}? $2.60. {Deathrite Shaman}? $3.10. {Thassa, God of the Sea}? $6.78.

Quote from: Dudecore on August 19, 2014, 06:38:28 PM

Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 19, 2014, 06:29:01 PM
The only thing is, I play paper Magic also. It would cost a ton to play both and when you redeem for paper cards, you lose the digital ones, so even that wouldn't work.

How much paper do you play? I realized I wasn't playing nearly enough to devote all that money to Standard every year. So I kept my Commander decks in paper and play online. If you really want to play because you want to be a professional, you have to do Online and paper. If you like to just play because you like to play, Online is the way to go. If you like being social, paper is probably better. But if you're not playing for money, some of those paper decks will kill you. It's harder to playtest in paper too, because you can't just pick up games and test different cards.

I don't play a ridiculous amount, but I play quite a bit. I am going to start drafting occasionally and see where I go from there. How long does a draft take? Isn't it like 4 hours?

Drafts can take up to 4 hours. Most Swiss drafts are usually about 2 hours.
Drafting is a great way to build your skill level and collection. You always hear stories about people going "infinite". And it's true to some degree. The competition level is astounding, but if you get really good at a given format you can win like 3 or 4, and then play for free. You can also play with those MTGO "Free" Decks to try it out. I believe there are 10 of them. I recommend it so that you can get used to the way the online game is played.

edit: Just opened {Mox Emerald} in Vintage Masters. :)

Quote from: Dudecore on August 19, 2014, 06:47:33 PM
Drafts can take up to 4 hours. Most Swiss drafts are usually about 2 hours.
Drafting is a great way to build your skill level and collection. You always hear stories about people going "infinite". And it's true to some degree. The competition level is astounding, but if you get really good at a given format you can win like 3 or 4, and then play for free. You can also play with those MTGO "Free" Decks to try it out. I believe there are 10 of them. I recommend it so that you can get used to the way the online game is played.

edit: Just opened {Mox Emerald} in Vintage Masters. :)

Congrats. I have decided that because I don't play uber competitive paper (just FNM standard, although I want that to change, and when I graduate I want to do some grinding) I am going to start drafting, and play Momir (because apperently you can make money, albeit slowly, and I am willing to waste the hours). If I end up doing well (going almost-but-not-quite-infinite) I will start up with some constructed. Also, this will be good for me because when I go to college I might not have a group to play with and will go all in online.

If you end up joining send me a message at "Dudecore". I've got hundreds of free cards. They're not very good...but they are numerous.

Quote from: Dudecore on August 19, 2014, 08:34:05 PM
If you end up joining send me a message at "Dudecore". I've got hundreds of free cards. They're not very good...but they are numerous.

LOL, I'm drafting now, it takes some getting used to with the controls...lost G1 to misclicks (stupid things with convoke) and game 2 to mana screw.

http://www.mtggoldfish.com lists decks in online and paper prices. If you click a deck you can see at the top left, below the orange banner, the price difference.

Quote from: Dudecore on August 20, 2014, 05:55:15 PM
http://www.mtggoldfish.com lists decks in online and paper prices. If you click a deck you can see at the top left, below the orange banner, the price difference.

Thanks. You already have me hooked. Two things though: how can I send messages? It only allows me to "Chat" and the other person has to be online. How do I find out what client I am using (I think it is Beta)?

Only 1 client now. Add the person to your buddy list, and when they're online you can chat with them.

I just purchased an account, I figured what the hell. I want to play more Magic but with the new baby I don't see us going to FNM or events that often in the near future. When I get everything all sorted out I'll throw you a request Dudecore.

Silent1236 is the new MTGO Clan Captain. I will still be available for free card trades. :)

Where is a good place to obtain bulk MODO cards? I need some more stuffs.

Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 03, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
Where is a good place to obtain bulk MODO cards? I need some more stuffs.

I have had good luck searching bulk in the trade section. Use a ticket or two and grab a bunch of loot. Just be aware, a lot of those bulk bots don't give you a ton of time, so either go in with a plan or make it a smash and grab. I can't even fathom how much time I've wasted filling a cart and then get timed out and booted not even making the trade.

Quote from: Wingnut on September 03, 2014, 04:20:38 PM

Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 03, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
Where is a good place to obtain bulk MODO cards? I need some more stuffs.

I have had good luck searching bulk in the trade section. Use a ticket or two and grab a bunch of loot. Just be aware, a lot of those bulk bots don't give you a ton of time, so either go in with a plan or make it a smash and grab. I can't even fathom how much time I've wasted filling a cart and then get timed out and booted not even making the trade.

This or eBay. Lots of eBay sellers will sell common/uncommon playsets for cheap. There is one for common/uncommon playset of Theros Block for $43.99. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MTGO-THEROS-BLOCK-THS-BNG-JOU-4x-Common-and-Uncommon-Set-1604-digital-cards-/251536009613?pt=Trading_Card_Games_US&hash=item3a90b6e98d) While that might not be the best deal of all time, it is 2 cents a card. Theros Block wasn't received all that well, there is a bit of demand for Born of the Gods and Journey into Nyx cards.

I think I'm just gonna play Pauper for a while, until I find enough extra disposable income to make my Modern and EDH decks. With what I was given card and ticket wise I was able to make a crappy fun deck, and 2 competitive decks that I actually own in real life.

Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 05, 2014, 04:45:40 PM
I think I'm just gonna play Pauper for a while, until I find enough extra disposable income to make my Modern and EDH decks. With what I was given card and ticket wise I was able to make a crappy fun deck, and 2 competitive decks that I actually own in real life.

That's where we all start. Just keep at it. I like to buy a couple tickets every time I get paid, then just kinda build slowly. A dollar or two every pay day slowly adds up.

I sold a huge majority of my paper collection for MTGO. Like thousand and thousands of awesome staple cards from my 11 years of playing for Tix. I also sold at the worst possible time, before the market exploded. Now I find myself buying back some of these cards for EDH and being like "I can't believe the difference in what that card cost me, what I sold it for, and what I am now buying it back". Needless to say, if you want to transition online, now is the time. Paper is worth more then ever, MTGO is the same low-cost.

Quote from: Dudecore on September 05, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
MTGO is the same low-cost.

Except for {Hurkyl's Recall}.  Jesus.  60 tickets a piece?  I'll find something else to use.

Quote from: Silent1236 on September 05, 2014, 11:31:22 PM

Quote from: Dudecore on September 05, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
MTGO is the same low-cost.

Except for {Hurkyl's Recall}.  Jesus.  60 tickets a piece?  I'll find something else to use.

But it wins on time! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQZAECpthOM&list=PL04lbfeNAaS9DBjBZ-rE2EvtIyMTE8QyJ&index=7)

Quote from: Dudecore on September 05, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
I sold a huge majority of my paper collection for MTGO. Like thousand and thousands of awesome staple cards from my 11 years of playing for Tix. I also sold at the worst possible time, before the market exploded. Now I find myself buying back some of these cards for EDH and being like "I can't believe the difference in what that card cost me, what I sold it for, and what I am now buying it back". Needless to say, if you want to transition online, now is the time. Paper is worth more then ever, MTGO is the same low-cost.

I don't think I will ever be able to get rid of my paper cards. I just simply needed another source for Magic, seeing as how I can't see myself playing too much competitive paper in the near future aside from EDH with my friends. I actually ended up spending $1 out of pocket for another Event Ticket, but I made my Mono-{G} Enchantment/Stompy deck and my {G}/{W} Tron. (Not Urza style, I just make dudes that are 7/7-ish with like 9 abilities after slapping stuff on, you know, Voltron!) They actually beat face though, I love these decks, I crush people with them all the time. It's just too easy when someone asks if you have other decks and you say "...I have a couple, but they're all commons..." 😆

TL;DR

Love me some paper magic. Spent an extra dollar, have some legit pauper decks.

Quote from: Wingnut on September 05, 2014, 08:56:06 PM

Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 05, 2014, 04:45:40 PM
I think I'm just gonna play Pauper for a while, until I find enough extra disposable income to make my Modern and EDH decks. With what I was given card and ticket wise I was able to make a crappy fun deck, and 2 competitive decks that I actually own in real life.

That's where we all start. Just keep at it. I like to buy a couple tickets every time I get paid, then just kinda build slowly. A dollar or two every pay day slowly adds up.

That's actually a pretty good idea, it will be literally invisible into bank account and I'll actually be able to build my decks.

Quote from: Silent1236 on September 05, 2014, 11:31:22 PM

Quote from: Dudecore on September 05, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
MTGO is the same low-cost.

Except for {Hurkyl's Recall}.  Jesus.  60 tickets a piece?  I'll find something else to use.

And also, for every {Hurkyl's Recall} or {Liliana of the Veil} there are $10 {Force of Will}, $3 Shocklands and $13 {Tundra}s. It all evens out somehow :)

Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on September 06, 2014, 01:54:50 AM

Quote from: Dudecore on September 05, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
I sold a huge majority of my paper collection for MTGO. Like thousand and thousands of awesome staple cards from my 11 years of playing for Tix. I also sold at the worst possible time, before the market exploded. Now I find myself buying back some of these cards for EDH and being like "I can't believe the difference in what that card cost me, what I sold it for, and what I am now buying it back". Needless to say, if you want to transition online, now is the time. Paper is worth more then ever, MTGO is the same low-cost.

I don't think I will ever be able to get rid of my paper cards. I just simply needed another source for Magic, seeing as how I can't see myself playing too much competitive paper in the near future aside from EDH with my friends. I actually ended up spending $1 out of pocket for another Event Ticket, but I made my Mono-{G} Enchantment/Stompy deck and my {G}/{W} Tron. (Not Urza style, I just make dudes that are 7/7-ish with like 9 abilities after slapping stuff on, you know, Voltron!) They actually beat face though, I love these decks, I crush people with them all the time. It's just too easy when someone asks if you have other decks and you say "...I have a couple, but they're all commons..." 😆

TL;DR

Love me some paper magic. Spent an extra dollar, have some legit pauper decks.

I was in a situation where I wasn't playing enough paper, i wasn't at FNM, I was online for hours a day and it made sense. I don't regret trading my paper for digital, I regret when I did it. But there was no real way to know that Legacy and Modern playable cards would practically double and triple in value suddenly.

I don't miss Standard and I do enjoy collecting for my EDH decks. But MTGO in my opinion is superior to paper, except for social formats (which is why I maintain EDH decks). The rules enforcement, shuffling, the lack of memory issues, the lack of having to physically store 22,009 Cluestones, modifying decks and swapping cards, online card prices, ect ect. Theyre all things that if you like playing the game itself.

If you play Magic because of all of its other intangibles like social interaction, the possibility of human error, collecting or just getting out - online isn't good for that. MTGO is designed for the person who enjoys playing as many games as possible.

TL; DR - Play MTGO if you're not going to tournaments and just love to play.

Username is same as on here, can't seem to find you guys.

Quote from: Dudecore on September 06, 2014, 10:35:37 AM

Quote from: Silent1236 on September 05, 2014, 11:31:22 PM

Quote from: Dudecore on September 05, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
MTGO is the same low-cost.

Except for {Hurkyl's Recall}.  Jesus.  60 tickets a piece?  I'll find something else to use.

And also, for every {Hurkyl's Recall} or {Liliana of the Veil} there are $10 {Force of Will}, $3 Shocklands and $13 {Tundra}s. It all evens out somehow :)

True enough!  I love cheap FoW :D

Thinking about making this, seems like easy tickets, whatcha guys think?

GobGob 75 cards, 15 sideboard 18 {Mountain} 18 lands 4 {Goblin Cohort} 4 {Mogg Conscripts} 2 {Goblin Arsonist} 4 {Mogg Fanatic} 4 {Goblin Sledder} 2 {Mogg Raider} 4 {Goblin Bushwhacker} 2 {Goblin Lookout} 4 {Mogg War Marshal} 30 creatures 3 {Death Spark} 4 {Lightning Bolt} 2 {Fireblast} 3 {Goblin War Strike} 12 other spells Sideboard 3 {Gorilla Shaman} 2 {Pyrite Spellbomb} 1 {Death Spark} 4 {Red Elemental Blast} 2 {Pyroblast} 3 {Flame Slash} 15 sideboard cards Notes:

Ok, so idk if this is something that should go into trade or not, but anyone have a  Digital {Shattergang Brothers} And  {Primal Vigor} they wanna work a trade for? I have issues paying as many tickets as the bots want.

I'm getting tired of stupid on MtGO.  When playtesting, I keep having people just join a game and immediately drop.  I mean, 4 out of 5 games that's happening.  And it seems to be down for maintenance a lot...

Play money matches then. 2 tickets

Quote from: Dudecore on November 19, 2014, 02:58:44 PM
Play money matches then. 2 tickets

I usually do, but I am unbelievable broke right now haha.  Rent+Hunting season = no money.

I gave in and purchased an account, add me if you play :)

gtfotis

So, I dropped from a sealed event, and MtGO gave me two of each card I opened in my pool...