Esper Control

LinkCelestrial · May 20, 2015, 05:53:50 PM

I like it. Are you planning on upgrading the mana base at some point? I'd also like to see the sideboard.

Splicer · May 20, 2015, 09:37:02 PM

Quote from: LinkCelestrial on May 20, 2015, 05:53:50 PM
I like it. Are you planning on upgrading the mana base at some point? I'd also like to see the sideboard.

Yes, the mana base will be updated over time.
I don't have a functional sideboard yet, because I only recently started going to FNM, so I am unfamiliar with the meta.

Splicer · May 21, 2015, 12:33:41 PM

Well, I ordered the deck.

I can't wait for it to arrive!

Splicer · June 28, 2015, 06:02:45 PM

Alright guys, I need some sideboard help. I just moved, and am trying to fit into the meta. Some decks I noticed:
Affinity
Burn
Jund
Coco
Storm

Kaylesh · June 28, 2015, 06:24:18 PM

{leyline of sanctity} for burn and storm? Or too pricey?
{stony silence} would slow down affinity.

griffin131 · June 28, 2015, 06:29:28 PM

{Blood Baron of Vizkopa} as a wincon or at least sideboard against Abzan, Zoo, maybe Burn...

Splicer · June 28, 2015, 06:44:45 PM

Quote from: griffin131 on June 28, 2015, 06:29:28 PM
{Blood Baron of Vizkopa} as a wincon or at least sideboard against Abzan, Zoo, maybe Burn...

My only lifegain is {Sphinx's Revelation}, seems like it'll never be active...

griffin131 · June 28, 2015, 06:48:52 PM

It's not like he has lifelink and very relevant protections or anything...

Splicer · June 28, 2015, 06:56:55 PM

Quote from: griffin131 on June 28, 2015, 06:48:52 PM
It's not like he has lifelink and very relevant protections or anything...

Maybe so, but a 4/4 lifelink is mediocre even with said protections, I'd rather keep counter mana up, or some for spot removal.

Splicer · June 28, 2015, 06:58:42 PM

Quote from: Kaylesh on June 28, 2015, 06:24:18 PM
{leyline of sanctity} for burn and storm? Or too pricey?
{stony silence} would slow down affinity.

Yeah, I've got to find some, but I lack a reliable source of income, being a 15 year old. With leu line, do you just mull down to it against burn and win?

Splicer · August 15, 2015, 10:13:25 AM

This list is really out of date... I'll update it later, until then, do you guys think that {Blind Obedience} is good sideboard tech? I can see it being good against twin, burn, and zoo at least. What are your opinions?

Splicer · August 15, 2015, 11:05:37 AM

Quote from: bravado883 on August 15, 2015, 10:32:44 AM
Not sure--seems okay against Zoo, but I don't think you'll typically gain enough life off of extort for it to matter against Burn. It only buys you a turn against Twin. What do you cut for it?

It would go in the side, which I'm still working on. It buys me more than a turn against twin- I have until they pull whatever enchantment destruction they run. Burn, it may not gain me enough life, but it makes their {Hellspark Elemental}s and {Spark Elemental}s useless. Zoo, I don't know. How many hasty creatures do they run?

the_intelligentleman · August 15, 2015, 12:20:21 PM

Quote from: Splicer on August 15, 2015, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: bravado883 on August 15, 2015, 10:32:44 AM
Not sure--seems okay against Zoo, but I don't think you'll typically gain enough life off of extort for it to matter against Burn. It only buys you a turn against Twin. What do you cut for it?
It would go in the side, which I'm still working on. It buys me more than a turn against twin- I have until they pull whatever enchantment destruction they run. Burn, it may not gain me enough life, but it makes their {Hellspark Elemental}s and {Spark Elemental}s useless. Zoo, I don't know. How many hasty creatures do they run?

Just {Goblin Guide} in some lists.

Splicer · August 15, 2015, 12:47:41 PM

I'm speaking of my meta though.

Mattao19 · August 15, 2015, 01:04:36 PM

If you meta is running those cards then you should be winning anyways