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Congrats on the finish - that's quite an accomplishment. Also, thanks for the write-up.



On the white splash, just curious what is it about the white splash that makes it preferable? I'm...

New to Dreadstill, but wanted to ask about the viability of Misdirection in the maindeck. Given that it can be effective both as a free pitch counter but also as a good means to protect Dreadnought...

Played a UG version of this deck using Bazaar Trademage and Intuition to dump a bunch of Vengevines into the graveyard and put cheap Hollow Ones into play. The deck is fun and I ended up going 3-5...

If SE is omnipresent, isn't it also the best answer to a resolved LDV? Wouldn't SE shuffle the deck countering the effect? I get that SE post Intuition is 'worse' but if there's an omnipresent card...

I've been playing a MonoU variant since I recently bought back into the game. It's preformed rather well at the LGS going 6-2 over the last two weeks.

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I was sent this on the QS list serve. Given the recent discussion on the new Chinese fake cards, a correlating thread on spotting fakes seems appropriate and this article is a really good summary of...

That's a better and more nuanced way to articulate what I was trying to convey. Vintage is an awesome example of how a smaller, but dedicated group of players can really keep a community going. WotC...

My first impression after reading all of this is I'd rather just play Magic Online. I've thought this for a while now, but WotC would probably be happier if Vintage and Legacy became player operated...

One aspect of pimping no one mentioned is the where to acquire the cards from. Major websites like ABU or Star City Games usually have signed cards, though you may have to send them an email...

Small addendum - Instead of playing Polluted Delta in step one, I believe the correct play would be to wait until after step two incase the opponent activates Wasteland targetting your Polluted Delta...

Got it - pretty cool puzzle. Deceptively simple at first glance, though you have to account for a lot of potential interactions that aren't obvious.

Are you still running the same 75 from the...

I've been playing UBrg Doomsday for a while now.

Doomsday is more complex than other storm decks I've played. The usual argument against playing Doomsday is the learning threshold is ridiculously...

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I've been doing some work with a list similar to the one you posted, though not going as far create a hybridization of DDFT and Stephen's DD lists. After reading through the DDFT...

I'm curious about the what everyone's thoughts are on the "correct" number of counterspells in the deck. I've seen lists that range from 12 - 17 counterspells make top eights in the last few months. ...

I'm playing RUG - I'm selecting it because I've played with it a lot recently and feel comfortable with the deck.

I expect the field to include BUG Control, BUG Fish, UW Miriacles, Stoneblade, and...

I'd add a few notes

In the Merfolk match-up, Red Elemental Blast / Pyroblast are great options out of the board and one of the few ways to answer a leveled Coralhelm Commander outside of Dismember...

For sure. However, I also believe they will reprint Force of Will if/when they release the Power 9 on Vintage next year.

Agree 100% with your rational. I think Sylvan Library provides the deck some much needed gas when RUG drops into top deck mode in the mirror or in the longer match-ups. However, I would build on your...

With regard to Abrupt Decay, I would suggest Divert as an alternative to Mizzium Skins. While Mizzium Skins will "counter" Abrupt Decay, Divert has a much wider array of applications and can generate...

It would not help because RUG wants to counter Entreat the Angels and Terminus; neither if which are likely to be countered by Counterbalance. Envelope and/or Flusterstorm are good options to help...

@yeaaaah: Contrats on the 9-2 record and finals finish.

Izzet Charm

Looking over this card I initially thought it would be an auto include in RUG. However, upon thinking about the spots it...

First off great article. I especially liked the comments on asking your opponent about shuffling given how expensive some of the Legacy decks are.

The only thing I might contribute is on the GG...

Would you share your rational for the inclusion of a second Scavenging Ooze? On face, it seems redundant.

As a follow up, are there any changes you would make the deck moving forward?

I'm still rather new to playing this deck and wanted to seek advice on a few points.

My major areas of concern are as follows:

"4th Force of Will?"
My rational for constructing the deck with...