[Article] Bardo's Legacy Deck Bazaar

[Machinus]

The fact that SCG ran your 'Legacy on a Budget' column this Monday, shows they're open to alternate ways of representing Legacy content. From the start, too, Pete has said that they run "alternate" material on Tuesdays (or Mondays?) and Thursdays--so it's not like their weekly content is written in stone.

@ All - If you have a good Legacy article in you, I'm pretty sure SCG can fit it in to their schedule, talk to Chris about it.

I didn't have anything to do with that. They came to me, not the other way around. I have already tried to negotiate with them about guest content and they are not interested in anything other than the regular, no-guarantees submssion process. I can work with people on making some interesting pieces, and I am already doing that, but I don't think it does much to elevate publication potential. So basically, there will not be guest spots in our lineup unless someone wants a break.

[Zach Tartell]

I was going to respond to your concerns, but then I read this. I'm not sure if you're trying to say something about my writing or if you're really just ignorant about the format, but either way I'm disappointed.

No offence intended - I just kind of mentally grouped the two orange-ish avatars together.

[frogboy]

Oh man that is awesome. Who's responsible for that one?

Urabahn.

[bigbear102]

Don't we have an article tab on the opening page here? If people write articles that don't get accepted at SCG, couldn't we post them here?

Obviously a mod would read it first, to make sure it's not complete shit.

[Nightmare]

Well, it's much, much easier to gripe about something, than do something about it. And yeah, from the beginning of this thing, we've said we've been open to and hopeful for guest writers.

As for criticism, it's funny what people will like or dislike. Personally, this has been my favorite article to write and I think it's the best, once you get past the surface of it. So, shit, go figure.

2 things: First, I've officially gotten off my ass to do something, and got myself accepted to write for Salvation (since SCG isn't taking new writers). I'm no longer part of the silent majority. W00t!

Second, don't let the haters get you down. I still love you.

[URABAHN]

You're looking at things holistically, re: the column and its cumulative content. Truth is, we don't always know what we're each writing about, so this is just going to happen from time to time.

Wouldn't it make more sense to talk to each other about what you're going to write about? Y'know, email, phone, MySpace, Facebook, IM, MSN. It would also avoid the off chance you guys write about the exact same thing 2 weeks in a row.

[Bardo]

Wouldn't it make more sense to talk to each other about what you're going to write about? Y'know, email, phone, MySpace, Facebook, IM, MSN. It would also avoid the off chance you guys write about the exact same thing 2 weeks in a row.

We sorta do, but not everyone knows their topic, in many cases, until a week before their slot. I'm sorta manic about it and have my article topics chosen until August, unless I go to the GP, where one of my articles would be a tourney report or a "here's the weird shit I saw at the GP"* kind of article.


* Assuming I scrubbed out.

[Phantom]

Well first of all, this is two SCG articles I've been mentioned in, much to the chagrin of my fourth grade teacher who said I'd never amount to anything.

Second, I liked the article, but I think people had a problem with its lack of focus. It had several good points, but there were spread out and difficult to find or summarize. My only complaints, and I always preface these with the utmost admiration for the writers, whose job I don't envy, were that is was a tad long (there are worse crimes) repetitive (way too much tog/control/deed) and the actual lists. I understand the need to throw in your imperfect list and discuss it for something like the Trinket Mage deck, but for something like AggroStill (which I agree is an idea with merit) why not discuss the vastly underrated Blue Skies list? Anyway, these are all minor complaints. Here are my thoughts on the article:


1) Power vs. Synergy - Great point that a lot of people don't understand and perfectly illustrated with your deed and clasm examples. I went through this argument a ton in the early stages of ERA, and people really have trouble grasping why you would run cards that kill each other.

2) Serendib vs. Serra - I liked this breakdown even though I disagree with it. I have had nothing but problems with Serendib except in ultra aggressive aggro decks like Faerie Stompy. While that is merely a difference of opinion, I had a minor problem with the statement "both are exceptional at carrying a Jitte or a Sword". Assuming that any flying fattie is exceptional at carrying a Jitte or a Sword, Avenger is simply beyond exceptional.

3) Pithing vs. Extripate - I like this comparison, and actually wouldn't mind seeing an article written about individual cards and their current and possible uses. Blood Moon is a card I've always been interested in using for example, and I never understood why Null Rod hasn't taken off. Etc.

4) T Crusade - I've been on this bandwagon for a long time now. I'm glad someone is with me. Crusade is a terrible card, and should not eat up board slots. It's almost mind bogglingly narrow, difficult to cast, and doesn't ensure a victory over the deck in question. I'd rather have Stifle coming out of the board for the love of god.

5) Smother - I notice you throw this in a few decks, but fail to mention that this leaves you open to Lackey -> SGC on the draw.

Once again, good work!

[TheAardvark]

2 things: First, I've officially gotten off my ass to do something, and got myself accepted to write for Salvation (since SCG isn't taking new writers). I'm no longer part of the silent majority. W00t!

Second, don't let the haters get you down. I still love you.

I have done the same thing. I used my first 2 articles to discuss Extended for various reasons, but I have been working and retooling a Legacy-based article for my next piece at Salvation. However, I am sort of stuck on the piece and can't work my way around it, so I may have to start from scratch. Blah. Although, Nightmare, I am happy to see what your first "assignment" is. At least Salvation is open to, you know, interesting pieces.

I really do like Finn's Interview series, including the Bardo installment. It's an enjoyable and informative method for a piece, and I just really think they're fun reads.

As for Bardo's SCG article...it wasn't ZOMGhfs balls awesome or anything, but I liked it. It was at least interesting on the surface, and there are worthwhile ideas within the meat of the article. Overall I think everyone has done a fine job so far.

[hi-val]

2 things: First, I've officially gotten off my ass to do something, and got myself accepted to write for Salvation (since SCG isn't taking new writers). I'm no longer part of the silent majority. W00t!

Second, don't let the haters get you down. I still love you.

I look forward to reading your articles!


For people who want to write instead of just kvetching about people who do write, MTGSalvation and, I think, Londes accept material still, and I think Brainburst does as well. There are enough venues to write in that the loss of SCG as a platform won't really affect aspiring writers.

[Ewokslayer]

I look forward to reading your articles!


For people who want to write instead of just kvetching about people who do write, MTGSalvation and, I think, Londes accept material still, and I think Brainburst does as well. There are enough venues to write in that the loss of SCG as a platform won't really affect aspiring writers.

Londes will even promise to pay you. Though they won't actually do so.

[MattH]

Man Londes tried to get ME to write for them. How desperate.

[Whit3 Ghost]

2 things: First, I've officially gotten off my ass to do something, and got myself accepted to write for Salvation (since SCG isn't taking new writers). I'm no longer part of the silent majority. W00t!

Second, don't let the haters get you down. I still love you.

<3 teh avatar Nightmare.

It was a generally interesting concept and an interesting read. I agree with Spat, that a complete matchup analysis plan would be very interesting.