Q&A Thread

[Prophylaxis]

In order to stem the large numbers of threads asking for basic questions, I've decided to put them all on here.

The purpose of this thread:

1. A "gathering place" to ask simple questions. No question is too dumb!
2. Reduce the amount of clutter and spam regarding new threads.
3. No rules questions. If you have them I kindly guide you over to our Rules Forum.

Ask away!

[BlackJester]

I'll ask the first question:

Is this a rules thread?

[Iznippies]

I'm starting a green red deck and was just wondering if you guys have any ideas of cards I need to get that aren't very expensive

[Prophylaxis]

I'll ask the first question:

Is this a rules thread?

Whoops.

No, this isn't a rules thread. This is just a thread to ask simple questions not rules related.

[Prophylaxis]

I'm starting a green red deck and was just wondering if you guys have any ideas of cards I need to get that aren't very expensive

{Boartusk Liege} and {Deus of Calamity} would be good places to start. {Runes of the Deus}

Another strategy is ramp. Use burn to get rid of early critters, then drop your bombs.

[Silent1236]

I am thinking of starting to play commander a bit.  I don't have many multi colored Legends, but that is what I want to use.  What do you guys think of {Vela the Night-Clad} as a general?

And is this what this thread is looking for?

[Prophylaxis]

I am thinking of starting to play commander a bit.  I don't have many multi colored Legends, but that is what I want to use.  What do you guys think of {Vela the Night-Clad} as a general?

And is this what this thread is looking for?

Yep, you got it.

Vela is OK, but she feels so blunt to me. I like my multiplayer .politics., and Vela is just "do as it says on the tin". The mana cost is bad, too. I like {Sygg, River Cutthroat} a lot better.

Early game, just get a {Dimir Guildmage} or something like that out with Sygg, get your 3 damage in, draw your card. Then, late game, oh no, {Woodfall Primus} and a {Grave Titan} there - oh look, a {Kozilek, Butcher of Truth}! - Sygg falls below the radar allowing you to draw extra stuff. And inexperienced players can forget about Sygg entirely!

[Silent1236]

That kinda begs two questions.  For split mana like Sygg, does that count as a {U}{B} general or just straight {B} or straight {U}?  And, Woodfall Primus is green?

[Silent1236]

Also, thanks for the advice!  I believe I've actually seen Sygg pop up elsewhere too.  He definitely is something I may check out 

[smokin terry]

That kinda begs two questions.  For split mana like Sygg, does that count as a {U}{B} general or just straight {B} or straight {U}?  And, Woodfall Primus is green?

He counts as  a UB general.

[Gorzo]

Try both. With similar play styles, Sygg and Vela easily fit in the same deck. Try using each as a commander, see which you like better in that command zone, and either way the other one will be a welcome card in your deck.

[Silent1236]

Try both. With similar play styles, Sygg and Vela easily fit in the same deck. Try using each as a commander, see which you like better in that command zone, and either way the other one will be a welcome card in your deck.

Awesome idea!  Thanks!

[Guypocolypse]

What is persist?

[Silent1236]

What is persist?

It's like undying, but with -1/-1 instead of +1/+1

[Guypocolypse]

What is persist?

It's like undying, but with -1/-1 instead of +1/+1

THANKS!