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Title: Commander suckyness
Post by: mickeven on November 25, 2014, 11:00:23 PM
Is it frowned upon to use cards like  {Winter Orb},  {Smoke},   {Static Orb}, and  {Crawlspace} in commander?
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: the_intelligentleman on November 25, 2014, 11:03:27 PM
Quote from: Taysby on November 25, 2014, 11:02:33 PM
Yes.  So it's a deck I'd play.  ;)

*sighs* Oh Taysby...
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: Gorzo on November 26, 2014, 06:28:34 AM
I don't see anything wrong with smoke or crawlspace. Winter or static orb are going to bring some serious hate your way, though.
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: The1337Magician on November 26, 2014, 08:08:41 AM
Things that lock somebody's ability to play down are generally frowned upon like {Winter Orb}, {Iona, Shield of Emeria}, and  {Mindlock Orb}.
Side Note:
I just realized that all the orbs do interesting or annoying things: {Dispersing Orb}, {Mesmeric Orb}, {Orb of Dreams}, {Torpor Orb}, {Witchbane Orb}, {Zuran Orb}
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: mickeven on November 26, 2014, 09:21:48 AM
so i guess messing with peoples critters is fine but dont mess with their ability to cast spells. good to know i guess i'll hold off on the wonter and static ord. thanks homies!
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: Dudecore on November 26, 2014, 10:34:59 AM
Quote from: The1337Magician on November 26, 2014, 08:08:41 AM
Things that lock somebody's ability to play down are generally frowned upon like {Winter Orb}, {Iona, Shield of Emeria}, and  {Mindlock Orb}.
Side Note:
I just realized that all the orbs do interesting or annoying things: {Dispersing Orb}, {Mesmeric Orb}, {Orb of Dreams}, {Torpor Orb}, {Witchbane Orb}, {Zuran Orb}

Looking forward to your Orb Themed EDH deck.
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: rarehuntertay on November 26, 2014, 11:14:32 AM
Don't forget the other original orbs....  {Chaos Orb} and  {Icy Manipulator}
Though I think chaos is banned.
The original art for icy is an orb
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: Dudecore on November 26, 2014, 11:34:53 AM
Just hope your opponent doesn't go on a {Shattering Spree}.
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: The1337Magician on November 26, 2014, 01:58:46 PM
Quote from: Dudecore on November 26, 2014, 11:34:53 AM
Just hope your opponent doesn't go on a {Shattering Spree}.
Honestly, I prefer {Vandalblast}.
Also YES. I will start on that orb deck now. All lockdown hate cards. No one will like me :-)
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: redwolv on November 26, 2014, 03:30:11 PM
Quote from: The1337Magician on November 26, 2014, 01:58:46 PM
Quote from: Dudecore on November 26, 2014, 11:34:53 AM
Just hope your opponent doesn't go on a {Shattering Spree}.
Honestly, I prefer {Vandalblast}.
Also YES. I will start on that orb deck now. All lockdown hate cards. No one will like me :-)

Remeber to bring  {Curse of Exhaustion} and  {Possibility Storm}
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: rarehuntertay on November 26, 2014, 03:54:43 PM
Just remember.  {Icy Manipulator} your  {Static Orb} at the end of your last opponents turn so you can untap all your stuff
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: mickeven on November 26, 2014, 08:04:41 PM
I guess if you throw a {Darksteel Forge} in the orb deck your life may be in danger by the end of the night!
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: Oldschoolmtgnoob on November 26, 2014, 08:04:57 PM
Brock's real mission....

Operation
Rusty's
Blanket

Orders
Regarding
Bodyguard
Title: Re: Commander suckyness
Post by: cltrn81 on November 26, 2014, 08:32:22 PM
{icy manipulator}

Classic card and used to be so damn powerful!

I still have an unlimited one.  I love that art.