Just got Magic the gathering online

Hunteroffire9 · May 22, 2013, 07:07:14 PM

I just got it, any tips?

Marcusdigio · May 22, 2013, 08:34:28 PM

Don't get ripped off. People like to prey on newbs with trade requests. Most likely a trade request from a stranger is someone trying to trade you pennies for bombs. Don't open booster packs or pay full price in the wizards store. Use tickets and go to "trade" to acquire the desired cards. Contact me for further questions and help online. Marcusdigio

Hunteroffire9 · May 22, 2013, 09:53:49 PM

How do I get cards to trade?

Hunteroffire9 · May 22, 2013, 10:04:16 PM

So if I don't buy packs or things in the store then how do j get cards to trade?

Agarrita80 · May 23, 2013, 08:45:41 AM

Use event tickets to get into your first event then after you win a few packs .. Do not open them. Instead, use them in your next draft as entry fee.

Wingnut · May 23, 2013, 10:45:57 AM

Ok stupid question, just started with mtg online, I see a lot of people saying not to open booster packs, makes sense, I get it. Do I open the "planeswalker deck pack"? Just don't want to "fornicate with my self" in the long run.

Agarrita80 · May 23, 2013, 10:49:21 AM

That you can open its just for fun ... You can't use those cards in competitive modes such as standard or modern

Wingnut · May 23, 2013, 10:53:42 AM

Ok cool, thanks. Just opened it, hopefully it'll give me a shred of a chance instead of getting smashed consistently. At least I'm consistent though. Thanks for the time.

Agarrita80 · May 23, 2013, 10:57:22 AM

Those cards will have a special border and can only be used in planeswalker games and free for all too I believe. Have fun!

Hunteroffire9 · May 23, 2013, 06:02:54 PM

How do I get competative cards?

Hunteroffire9 · May 23, 2013, 06:36:14 PM

How do I win games without good cards...

Crapshooter · May 23, 2013, 08:16:12 PM

Limited tournaments, it's 14 tix per draft, I would start with Swiss, up to three packs, but you get one for every win also phantom games they're cheaper, but you don't keep the cards but you can still win packs

Hunteroffire9 · May 24, 2013, 07:27:49 PM

Where do I play a phantom game?

Agarrita80 · May 24, 2013, 07:41:34 PM

I usually don't do phantom it's a waste of time. Depending on your skill level I would do drafts accordingly. Novice-Swiss , intermediate- 4,3,2,2 , expert 8-4 . I think I'm pretty good at magic and have only won 3/20 8-4's so be warned haha

Hunteroffire9 · May 25, 2013, 06:32:14 PM

I can handle it I think, at my lgs I go 1st placd at draft all the tine