What colour(s) do you play and why.
I used to be all about {G} and sadly I realized it's just not as good as {U} so now I play mostly all {U}.
In standard I'm {U}{W}{G} (Bant) bc Chord of Calling and Sphinx Rev are effing amazing!!
In Modern I play {U}{W}{B} (Esper) bc {Lingering Souls} + {Polymorph} = {Emrakul the Aeons Torn} on Turn 3 :P
I play all of them. I play oloro, mayael, and doran in edh (which cover all of the colors), I'm building cephalid breakfast in legacy (primarily w/u), and play either g/b dredge shtuff or mono-red in standard.
FIVE COLOR CUBE EQUALITY!
Quote from: Thetrufflehunter on July 08, 2014, 10:39:57 AM
I play all of them. I play oloro, mayael, and doran in edh (which cover all of the colors), I'm building cephalid breakfast in legacy (primarily w/u), and play either g/b dredge shtuff or mono-red in standard.
FIVE COLOR CUBE EQUALITY!
Well nobody will call you racist anytime soon lol!!
I play Selesnya in standard as well as boros and bug, I play kaalia's angels for edh
I play w/u spirit and u artifact in modern and edh I play r/w {jor Kadeen, the prevailer} and standard I play b/r Minotaur and b devotion. Casually anything else is game.
edh - monoblack geth
standard - whatevers fun/competitive
I have an affinity for {B}. Usually {B}/X, but I'll play any color.
This topic comes up from time to time and I love it because I can give a shout out to the finest colors to grace the cold pie. {U}{G} and sometimes {G}{W}{U}. Bant colors just thrill me.
What don't I play? I currently have,
Le red burn deck staring {Koth of the Hammer} and {Chandra, the Firebrand}. It's a WIP.
Orzhov token extortion.
Mono black devotion.
Rakdos "Snatchin yo People Up"
A couple decks that need to much work to be useable. (R/G, mono blue...)
Then I have Commander decks,
{Polukranos, World Eater} "ramping monstrosities"
{Muzzio, Visionary Architect} feat {Darksteel Forge}
{Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenuis} "Not Quite Infinity Draw" WIP
{Aurelia, the Warleader} "Double Tap" (actually my most successful Commander deck, managed to commander damage two people by turn nine)
When it comes to decks in general I've always been a fan of R/U. One of my favourite decks was counterburn, it just wasn't very competitive. Hence why I'm working on Infinity Draw. ({Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind} Commander deck)
Wen i played commander i played {G}{R}
With the reveler as general
I standard i also play {G}{R}
Mainly because i love big guys that do stuff.
Quote from: TreeSmoker on July 08, 2014, 11:43:57 AM
Wen i played commander i played {G}{R}
With the reveler as general
I standard i also play {G}{R}
Mainly because i love big guys that do stuff.
And droppin it on yo head. As I've experienced. :P
I'm a heavy {U} player. I love playing control, and I play {Sydri, Galvanic Genius} in EDH (the main format I play). But I have this new thing about being proficient in all colors and with all archetypes, so I'm currently building {Ruric Thar, the Unbowed} for EDH, which is not at all my playstyle. At all.
DIMIR ALL THE WAY!
EDH that include {U}{B}:
{Oloro, Ageless Ascetic} Lifegain
{Phenax, God of Deception} Mill
{Grimgrin, Corpse-Born} Zombies
{Vela the Night-Clad} Ninja/Evasion
EDH that isn't Dimir colored:
{Odric, Master Tactician} Soldiers
{Olivia Voldaren} Vampires
{Krond the Dawn-Clad} Enchantments
{Xenagos, God of Revels} is being worked on.
I created Krond and Xenagos just because I realized I should branch out.
Ironically, in my playgroup, they think Olivia and Krond are the best.
I'm proud to call myself a fully prismatic mage. I've played every color in most formats at some time or another, and all sorts of different deck types. Aggro, Prison, Combo, Tempo, Midrange, Control, I've played them all, be it in Standard, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, EDH or Cube. Although my EDH decks have shifted to more aggressive, proactive decks, I'm totally fine playing any kind of deck in any other format. Building Storm in Cube? Awesome. How about Aggro? Let's do it. My deck for Vintage is MUD, a prison deck that I would never try to convert to EDH. My research for various tournaments, decks and judgeship have given me at least passing knowledge of most combo decks that exist, so if you hand me one, I should be able to figure out how to pilot it.
I'll play anything. Except reactive control in EDH. I've grown bored of it.
It's been a long long time since I've played something without {U}. Creature magic is boring haha. I mostly play control, but have recently branches out to Rafiq voltron and Edric shenanigans in EDH.
I don't do standard... I'm working on {W}{U} Legacy, a bunch of EDH for every colour ( :P ) and {R}, {R}{B}{G}, and am working on {G} and {B}{W}.
First I'd like to affirm Bant as the best. Secondly, I play {Sliver Overlord} in EDH, American control in standard, American control in Modern and DDFL in Legacy (all but white).
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on July 08, 2014, 03:09:42 PM
First I'd like to affirm Esper* as the best. Secondly, I play {Sliver Overlord} in EDH, American control in standard, American control in Modern and DDFL in Legacy (all but white).
Typo? May want to double check your posts.
Quote from: Mlerner12 on July 08, 2014, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on July 08, 2014, 03:09:42 PM
First I'd like to affirm Esper* as the best. Secondly, I play {Sliver Overlord} in EDH, American control in standard, American control in Modern and DDFL in Legacy (all but white).
Typo? May want to double check your posts.
Nope, I have switched my allegiances.
I play {W}{U} religiously.
{B} for Mono
{B}{R} or {B}{U} for Two-Colored
{B}{R}{U} (obviously) for Shard
Here is how I roll at the moment
{R} modern RDW
{U} modern merfolk
{B} modern devotion
{B}\{G} modern rock
{U}\{G}\{R} modern scapeshift
{G}\{W} modern bogle auras
{G} casual Tron
{U}\{W} casual ETB deck
{B}\{W} casual tokens
{G}\{R} Domri's hydras
{B}\{U} casual mill
{W}\{R}\{G} soul sister's scepter
{W} stoneforge equipment deck
{U}\{R}\{W}\{B} legacy affinity
{G}\{U} legacy infect
Whoever said Esper is the best:
We can't be friends anymore, lol. As a Grixis girl, I cannot stand Esper.......it makes me nearly physically ill XD
I should've known it was you Mlearner!!! We used to have epic battles over Grixis (I named it first because it's obviously far superior) vs. Esper.
Everyone knows bant rules all... Only reason I like grixis is because of some lady :P
Dega
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 08, 2014, 04:31:02 PM
Whoever said Esper is the best:
We can't be friends anymore, lol. As a Grixis girl, I cannot stand Esper.......it makes me nearly physically ill XD
We were having this war before hiatus too! XD
RED is easily my favorite color. I just love the chaotic, unpredictable nature of it. More exciting then any of the other colors by far.
Quote from: Taysby on July 08, 2014, 05:17:14 PM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 08, 2014, 04:31:02 PM
Whoever said Esper is the best:
We can't be friends anymore, lol. As a Grixis girl, I cannot stand Esper.......it makes me nearly physically ill XD
grixis, meh. but esper, esper can GO DIE!!!
Booh... What could ever overcome Esperfection?
{U}
LG you're a Grixis fan? Hm I thought that you were more {Selesnya} lol
{W}
But foolish LG thinking that Grixis trumps Esper when in reality Esper destroys all!!!!
{B}
Eh, Jund trumps both.
That's why they have to keep banning cards in modern just to keep it under control :p
Esperian, every format.
*to be read in cocky accent, akin to the Hitchhiker from Boosh*
I'm a ruthless scholar, a cunning articfer, a rule breaking geezer from the streets. I build an army of loyalist and send 'em to their defs, then bring 'em back and send 'em agin! What's that; you've got life points, well I want 'em, gonna leech you dey like the govenmen' extortion! Flinging fireballs and lightning and other spells, well I'm sorry, my son, I got protection, coun'ers and other beasties you don't even see! Good luck son, ge'in at me, I'm de Esperian!
Boros, Orzhov, Naya, and Dega. Simply because they are my favorite color combos; They're all fun and gimmickey and just a good time to play in most formats :p
White weenies and u/w flyers in standard, {daxos of meletis} edh, u/w swan assault cascade in modern/casual, and mono blue in legacy
And I force red white in Theros block draft
Quote from: Chargingswadger on July 08, 2014, 11:56:05 PM
...{daxos of meletis} edh...
Got a deck list of this for us?
Bicol Bolas, king of everything Magic, is in Grixis colors. End of discussion. He slaughtered Esper Sphinxes like they were dodo birds; and they're supposedly some of the most intelligent creatures that exist.
Tell me that's not dominating.
{B}{R}{U} baby, all the way.
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:05:21 AM
{Nicolol Bolas}, king of everything Magic, is in Grixis colors. End of discussion. He slaughtered Esper Sphinxes like they were dodo birds; and they're supposedly some of the most intelligent creatures that exist.
Tell me that's not dominating.
{B}{R}{U} baby, all the way.
Both his forms are in my EDH deck, but his Elder Dragon form is not my General. He decides whether {Nekusar} needs his help or not, well, because no one can summon or control. He prefers to be unseen, manipulating. Just ask Jace and Tezzeret and Sarkhan...
You need to be a master of all colors.
Thread invalid.
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
I think I'll counter your counter then kill you ;)
Quote from: Mlerner12 on July 09, 2014, 11:08:48 AM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
I think I'll counter your counter then kill you ;)
You may not live long enough to do that...
Quote from: rarehuntertay on July 09, 2014, 11:15:11 AM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on July 09, 2014, 11:08:48 AM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
I think I'll counter your counter then kill you ;)
You may not live long enough to do that...
Of course I will. I'm Esper.
I feel like a group EDH game is in order here, lol. When/where shall we meet!?
None of this matters because slivers will have already destroyed all of your permanents!!!! You can't do anything when I use {Sliver Queen} and {Necrotic Sliver} to give myself a one-sided {Armageddon}, not to mention you losing all of your enchantments, creatures and artifacts to {Harmonic Sliver} and {Constricting Sliver}
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on July 09, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
None of this matters because slivers will have already destroyed all of your permanents!!!! You can't do anything when I use {Sliver Queen} and {Necrotic Sliver} to give myself a one-sided {Armageddon}, not to mention you losing all of your enchantments, creatures and artifacts to {Harmonic Sliver} and {Constricting Sliver}
Countermagic, my love. That's why {U} is necessary :) And burn/sacrifice/destroy.....which are in the colors of {R} and {B}! :D Perfection!
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 11:50:24 AM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on July 09, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
None of this matters because slivers will have already destroyed all of your permanents!!!! You can't do anything when I use {Sliver Queen} and {Necrotic Sliver} to give myself a one-sided {Armageddon}, not to mention you losing all of your enchantments, creatures and artifacts to {Harmonic Sliver} and {Constricting Sliver}
Countermagic, my love. That's why {U} is necessary :) And burn/sacrifice/destroy.....which are in the colors of {R} and {B}! :D Perfection!
I'll make you draw 21 cards... And you slowly bleed by every draw and discard... Welcome to the {Underworld Dreams}. Meet your host, {Nekusar}...
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 11:50:24 AM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on July 09, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
None of this matters because slivers will have already destroyed all of your permanents!!!! You can't do anything when I use {Sliver Queen} and {Necrotic Sliver} to give myself a one-sided {Armageddon}, not to mention you losing all of your enchantments, creatures and artifacts to {Harmonic Sliver} and {Constricting Sliver}
Countermagic, my love. That's why {U} is necessary :) And burn/sacrifice/destroy.....which are in the colors of {R} and {B}! :D Perfection!
Recursion, my love. A {Living Death} can ruin your game when you tap out. Also, {Cryptic Gateway} allows me to get the Slivers on the field, without your permission.
Quote from: GlowackAttack on July 09, 2014, 12:14:21 PM
Quote from: rarehuntertay on July 09, 2014, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 11:50:24 AM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on July 09, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
None of this matters because slivers will have already destroyed all of your permanents!!!! You can't do anything when I use {Sliver Queen} and {Necrotic Sliver} to give myself a one-sided {Armageddon}, not to mention you losing all of your enchantments, creatures and artifacts to {Harmonic Sliver} and {Constricting Sliver}
Countermagic, my love. That's why {U} is necessary :) And burn/sacrifice/destroy.....which are in the colors of {R} and {B}! :D Perfection!
I'll make you draw 21 cards... And you slowly bleed by every draw and discard... Welcome to the {Underworld Dreams}. Meet your host, {Nekusar}...
Mr.Nekusar needs to draw more than 21. 10 infect would work, but he doesn't deal commander damage. :-/ sorry sir for the inconvenience. Guess the dream may need to go on another turn or two
Oh no... If I make you draw 21 cards with {Underworld Dreams} out, you die. Plus I have effects that cause damage when discarded...
Quote from: Noblellama on July 09, 2014, 12:21:19 PM
{Apocalypse}
Ok, enough {Paper Tiger} {Rock Lobster} {Scissors Lizard}
I have a 35' x 15' room at my house that is empty and a never ending supply of energy drinks, soft drinks and chips and salsa and chocolate, when you all getting here?
I'll bring some of my Marine buddies... I gaurentee your supplies are not unlimited lol
My friends and I have been kicked out of an all-you-can-eat buffet... Because we ate all the food... Lol
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
Grixis! *steely glare* my only threat.
It usually does turn into a thing of who runs out of counters first when I vs Grixis. Ha
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 04:08:34 PM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
Grixis! *steely glare* my only threat.
It usually does turn into a thing of who runs out of counters first when I vs Grixis. Ha
Grixis has Uncounterable counter...I think it wins the counter war
Both have access to {Mindbreak Trap} so we can effectively "counter" {Counterflux} plus we both have {Venser Shaper Savant} so uncounterable means very little to {U}
Quote from: Gocougs509 on July 09, 2014, 05:46:30 PM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 04:08:34 PM
Quote from: LadyGrixis on July 09, 2014, 10:33:32 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on July 09, 2014, 10:16:24 AM
{Mycosynth Lattice} & {Celestial Dawn} No need. Esper wins.
I think I'll counter those ;)
Grixis! *steely glare* my only threat.
It usually does turn into a thing of who runs out of counters first when I vs Grixis. Ha
Grixis has Uncounterable counter...I think it wins the counter war
So do we... We also have {Render Silent}, {Orim's Chant}, {Silence}... I think we do
{U}{W}{R} has all those! Ha!
Green has {City of Solitude}
Just try casting things on my turn...Or even activate abilities, even mana abilities.... Go ahead, do it... Make my day
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 09, 2014, 05:55:39 PM
Both have access to {Mindbreak Trap} so we can effectively "counter" {Counterflux} plus we both have {Venser Shaper Savant} so uncounterable means very little to {U}
Lmao two cards don't make it mean very little, and mlerner none of those cards are going to do much in a counter war...just saying
Quote from: Gocougs509 on July 09, 2014, 06:51:23 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 09, 2014, 05:55:39 PM
Both have access to {Mindbreak Trap} so we can effectively "counter" {Counterflux} plus we both have {Venser Shaper Savant} so uncounterable means very little to {U}
Lmao two cards don't make it mean very little, and mlerner none of those cards are going to do much in a counter war...just saying
Well in that case neither does 1 {Counterflux} lol to be honest Grixis and Esper are very similar. Esper has more life gain and board wipes so I prefer it for control ... But dat {Nicol Bol I get a lotta ass}