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Decks (Magic The Gathering) => Commander => Topic started by: Taysby on November 12, 2014, 03:09:41 PM

Title: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Taysby on November 12, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
http://mtgtop8.com/event?e=8457&f=EDH

only 1 narset deck, and it looks like crap.  Just a bunch of counterspells.
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: MuggyWuggy on November 12, 2014, 03:18:36 PM
It's what you need to get narset to land and survive those board wipes :P
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on November 12, 2014, 03:42:47 PM
It's likely a 1v1 commander event, in which case the deck needs to be less explosive.
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: rarehuntertay on November 12, 2014, 03:52:32 PM
It's a French Commander deck list. Most of the tourney decks on there are for French-style
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: MuggyWuggy on November 12, 2014, 04:20:07 PM
Yeah you're not thinking of Everyone, you're thinking of defense and offense on one person
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Gorzo on November 12, 2014, 04:35:21 PM
Don't forget, Narset says you can cast until end of turn for free, so if you hit a Counterspell with her, it shuts your opponent out of casting any instants for the rest of your turn. So even hitting a Counterspell isn't a "miss," it's a defensive play. Obviously it's not optimal, but it's not a failure.
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Remillo on November 12, 2014, 04:36:48 PM
It's more of a Control list than a combo list.  Narset is simply the most value and versatile of the four options to play Jeskai.  It plays like a normal Jeskai control list and doesn't need Narset to win, since it's built around the colors and not the commander.  You rely on your control and Planeswalkers to get the job done.
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: DimirOverlord1300 on November 12, 2014, 10:14:14 PM
Quote from: Taysby on November 12, 2014, 06:11:38 PM
Then you're playing narset wrong... ;)
I actually agree here, but duel commanders weird so don't look off it for multiplayer info.
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: MuggyWuggy on November 12, 2014, 11:00:22 PM
I mean maybe someone likes USA control?
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Dudecore on November 12, 2014, 11:03:37 PM
Quote from: MuggyWuggy on November 12, 2014, 11:00:22 PM
I mean maybe someone likes USA control?

Yeah, maybe they're never even casting {Narset, Enlightened Master}. They just want to be in those colors. It's not unusual...
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: MuggyWuggy on November 12, 2014, 11:37:34 PM
Much better commander than  {Zedruu the Greathearted}
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Temur_Tendency on November 12, 2014, 11:47:38 PM
Or maybe hes playing edh like its supposed to be. Playing casually and with a bunch of your favourite cards
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: Kaalia with haste on November 13, 2014, 08:08:54 AM
Quote from: Temur_Tendency on November 12, 2014, 11:47:38 PM
Or maybe hes playing edh like its supposed to be. Playing casually and with a bunch of your favourite cards
Just because that's the version of EDH you prefer, doesn't mean it's the way 'it's supposed to be'

Also, this is French EDH, which is competitive.
Title: Re: Am I missing something here?
Post by: JordanCirk on November 13, 2014, 08:54:05 AM
Quote from: Hexproof_is_the_best on November 13, 2014, 08:08:54 AM
Quote from: Temur_Tendency on November 12, 2014, 11:47:38 PM
Or maybe hes playing edh like its supposed to be. Playing casually and with a bunch of your favourite cards
Just because that's the version of EDH you prefer, doesn't mean it's the way 'it's supposed to be'

Also, this is French EDH, which is competitive.
Imo, if you enjoy the deck your playing, it doesn't matter what others think. That's what EDH is about to me, having fun with whatever your style is, and if someone enjoys playing counters, or stax, or combo, or overrun, or anything, I can't get upset with them as long as they're having fun!