[GP] Indianapolis Thread

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Any Sourcers going? We should meet up.

Definitely not a response to Matt's GP Seattle Thread.

[(nameless one)]

Is anyone from Toronto going to this?

[Koby]

I'll be there representing West Coast Legacy with some folks.

West Siiiiiidddddeeee!

[death]

Are your parents coming?

[Koby]

Are your parents coming?

Aren't you clever? :)

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

I'll be going with a car filled with Nebraska and Iowa people.

[SpikeyMikey]

I'll be going with a car filled with Nebraska and Iowa people.

Eww. Iowa people? I didn't realize there *were* people in Iowa, I thought it was just a vast wasteland between Wisconsin and Nebraska.

I'll be there with my old roommate. No idea what I'm playing yet. I've got about half a dozen "possible" decks. Looking for one that beats god draws out of RUG Delver without sucking it up to the rest of the format. My finish in Lincoln will net me a bye. It's technically possible, but highly improbable, that if the PTQ in Madison next weekend is large enough and I do well enough, that I could hit 2 byes. It'd require a 10 round PTQ and I'd have to go 10-0 and then win out the T8. Seems pretty unlikely.

Does anyone know if the PWP you get from the grinders on Friday will post to the interwebz fast enough to count for Saturday? That seems like a much easier plan for getting a second bye, if that'd work.

[Arew]

I'll likely be there with a bunch of people from Ohio.

[csy]

Are your parents coming?

Don't worry we'll be ready to put you on time out. No parents required.

[ImpinAintEasy]

I'll be there with some other peeps, so lucky that we are only 2 hours away!

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Eww. Iowa people? I didn't realize there *were* people in Iowa, I thought it was just a vast wasteland between Wisconsin and Nebraska.

I'll be there with my old roommate. No idea what I'm playing yet. I've got about half a dozen "possible" decks. Looking for one that beats god draws out of RUG Delver without sucking it up to the rest of the format. My finish in Lincoln will net me a bye. It's technically possible, but highly improbable, that if the PTQ in Madison next weekend is large enough and I do well enough, that I could hit 2 byes. It'd require a 10 round PTQ and I'd have to go 10-0 and then win out the T8. Seems pretty unlikely.

Does anyone know if the PWP you get from the grinders on Friday will post to the interwebz fast enough to count for Saturday? That seems like a much easier plan for getting a second bye, if that'd work.

Just wait until SCG Des Moines. You'll see LOADS of them.

[KevinTrudeau]

I just booked an expensive-ass room about 3 miles away from Lucas Oil Stadium along with a round-trip Amtrak ticket (the station is conveniently located directly in between Lucas Oil and the convention center), so I'll be there. I know a few more from Minneapolis are coming as well.


Eww. Iowa people? I didn't realize there *were* people in Iowa.

This is false; Iowa does not exist.


I thought it was just a vast wasteland between Wisconsin and Nebraska.

This is true.

[majikal]

I'll be there for sure. My travel mates aren't Sourcers, though, so may not be able to attend a meet-and-greet unless it's somewhere with excellent beer to begin with. lol

[coraz86]

There will be an Erie contingent at the Grand Prix.

Somebody from it will make Day Two. A couple will be agonizingly close. A couple will play hilariously badly. This is the Team Lake Effect Way.

All of us will, unlike the last GP, come home with the decks we registered.

Any basketball fans out there; if I scrub out of the main, there's a Chicago Bulls game at 7pm on 3/10 I'm going to shoot for. Anybody wants in, PM me and we can talk about it.

[Jeff Kruchkow]

Ill be there with 7-10 people from the thumb of Michigan.

Pretty psyched to roll out TES at a big tourney, so many more people to Grapeshot

[Watcher487]

Going despite the 12 hour car ride soloing....

[DrHealex]

Going despite the 12 hour car ride soloing....

For the love of gawd don't solo a 12hr. I have done that once before and NEVER AGAIN!
I would sooner relocate some homeless people or pick up hitchhikers.
Surely you can find some locals, or make some slight detours in order to carpool with magical traveling companions.

Oh... I will also be in attendence (IN native). I mean even if i scrub out day1 there is a big tcgplayer legacy tournament there sunday.
Tthere is a big standard tcgplayer one saturday if you need to lure nonlegacy players on the trip BTW.

[.dk]

Yep, will be there with at least 1 other sourcer from colorado. :) There are definitely more that we regularly play with that can't make it out though.

[Bryant Cook]

Eww. Iowa people? I didn't realize there *were* people in Iowa, I thought it was just a vast wasteland between Wisconsin and Nebraska.

Have you seen Field of Dreams? Bite your tongue.

I'll be there. I'll be the guy with the gorgeous deck crushing face.

[Mark Sun]

I'll be there. Look for an asian guy. Oh wait.

Um, Source playmat, foil/FBB RUG Delver, will possibly ask you to trade. That's better :laugh:

Likely one of my last large events before I start my job, so I would love to see Sourcers if I can.

[Fry]

I shall be in attendance. Great times for all I say! Bryant, your deck is almost ugly, only the foil parts redeem it.

[Bryant Cook]

I shall be in attendance. Great times for all I say! Bryant, your deck is almost ugly, only the foil parts redeem it.

You won't have too many opportunities to see my deck. I hope you understand, I'll be sitting at table one. If you're lucky, I'll mail you a postcard all the way back there at table 390.

[Fry]

You won't have too many opportunities to see my deck. I hope you understand, I'll be sitting at table one. If you're lucky, I'll mail you a postcard all the way back there at table 390.

Save yourself the stamp, you won't need it. We shall see who is at table one at the end of the day, and I can pretty much assure you that you shall not be there ;)

[Koby]

You won't have too many opportunities to see my deck. I hope you understand, I'll be sitting at table one. If you're lucky, I'll mail you a postcard all the way back there at table 390.


Save yourself the stamp, you won't need it. We shall see who is at table one at the end of the day, and I can pretty much assure you that you shall not be there ;)

Only one way to settle this: Beta pack war.

[csy]

I'm in! Just have to find a pack.

[SpikeyMikey]

I just booked an expensive-ass room about 3 miles away from Lucas Oil Stadium along with a round-trip Amtrak ticket (the station is conveniently located directly in between Lucas Oil and the convention center), so I'll be there. I know a few more from Minneapolis are coming as well.



This is false; Iowa does not exist.



This is true.

I'm staying at the La Quinta by the airport. It's cheap. If you need a ride, I'll be bringing my car so...

[Shawn]

Eww. Iowa people? I didn't realize there *were* people in Iowa, I thought it was just a vast wasteland between Wisconsin and Nebraska


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZZ6JD0g9Y

I'll be going with a carload most likely Thursday night, and I think two other cars are coming from Cedar Falls.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

I'll be the guy with the Tendrils of Agony playmat, foil/fbb TES and something blah blah.

La Quinta is a fun place to stay. The breakfast food is pretty decent.

SpikeyMikey, I destroyed those Lingering Souls from GP Lincoln while talking to Craig Wescoe and watching the Top 8 play off.

Just-So-You-Know.

[SpikeyMikey]

I'll be the guy with the Tendrils of Agony playmat, foil/fbb TES and something blah blah.

La Quinta is a fun place to stay. The breakfast food is pretty decent.

SpikeyMikey, I destroyed those Lingering Souls from GP Lincoln while talking to Craig Wescoe and watching the Top 8 play off.

Just-So-You-Know.

Gotta love the waffles. Plus I've got a rewards account there, so occasionally I stay somewhere for free! Last year, it was in Memphis.

I bought some Souls from CFB for a PTQ this weekend here in Madison. But I feel bad for those Lingering Souks. They served me well all of day 1 and half of day 2!

[chinEsE girl]

I'll be heading to Indy with a good 10 or so people from Rochester NY. Hopefully I'll be able to track down the last 4 cards I need to pimp out NLT before Saturday, I'd rather not experience pimp-fail.

[Arew]

You can identify me from the VS System Avengers playmat I'll probably be rocking, and most likely RUG Delver. Pretty excited for this.

[sdematt]

Too bad I can't go :(

-Matt

[Koby]

I'll be there representing West Coast Legacy with some folks locals.


I guess people don't use "folk" as a synonym for "people" anymore. All those days reading dictionaries have gone to waste for me.

[dan who?]

Some friends and I will be there as well.

[sdematt]

It's possible you could have gone with your parents when you were younger. As embarrassing as it was, it's hard to go to big Legacy events when you're 12 years old :tongue:

I thought he was ribbing you about the good ol' days :tongue:

-Matt

[Richard Cheese]

I'll be there.

Anyone from Indy or familiar with the area want to suggest some good places for food/drinks?

[emidln]

I'll be there. I'm not yet certain what I'm playing, but it probably involves a Storm kill and Brainstorm. I'll be playing on this: https://plus.google.com/photos/103570243390219239343/albums/5351755875605536081/5351756567670849698?banner=pwa

[death]

Street Wraith. Kewls.

[Michael Keller]

Incredibly bummed - yet again - that I cannot make a frigging G.P. After all of these years, no less.

[Bryant Cook]

Incredibly bummed - yet again - that I cannot make a frigging G.P. After all of these years, no less.

Surprise, surprise...

[SpikeyMikey]

I'll be there.

Anyone from Indy or familiar with the area want to suggest some good places for food/drinks?

Indy has a Bennigans, which is exciting for me since Wisconsin doesn't. Otherwise, there are plenty of good options downtown. I was at 2 SCG Opens at the convention center just down the street from the stadium last year. It's really just a matter of walking down the block and picking a place, they're all good. I tend to eat either the Steak and Shake downtown or the Bennigans on the east side. Haven't experienced the nightlife there yet though. I bring home-made apple pie with me, so I just drink in my hotel room. As an aside, if anyone wants apple pie or rumchata, I'll probably be bringing both, and you're all welcome to come sit around and drink with me and tell ridiculous stories.

[Arew]

There's a Noodles & Company that we go to every time we're there because there's not one where we live.

[UnsungHero]

I shall be there. Any word on if they are going to give out a new playmat, since the one they originally were going to give caused an uproar?

[CorpT]

There is a really good sushi place called Sushi on the Rocks a few blocks away. It's a little bit of a walk but well worth it. Wings and Rings is ok for wing/bar food.

[dan who?]

Indy has a Bennigans, which is exciting for me since Wisconsin doesn't. Otherwise, there are plenty of good options downtown. I was at 2 SCG Opens at the convention center just down the street from the stadium last year. It's really just a matter of walking down the block and picking a place, they're all good. I tend to eat either the Steak and Shake downtown or the Bennigans on the east side. Haven't experienced the nightlife there yet though. I bring home-made apple pie with me, so I just drink in my hotel room. As an aside, if anyone wants apple pie or rumchata, I'll probably be bringing both, and you're all welcome to come sit around and drink with me and tell ridiculous stories.

I know my friend's and I will be at that Steak and Shake frequently during the weekend. It's a ritual every time we come to Indy for a tournament. I'm sure there will be plenty of drinking going on so we may need to cross paths.

[.dk]

I know my friend's and I will be at that Steak and Shake frequently during the weekend. It's a ritual every time we come to Indy for a tournament. I'm sure there will be plenty of drinking going on so we may need to cross paths.

i grew up on steak n shake in st. louis... haven't had that in years! although i heard it's a less good these days than 15-20 years ago. maybe i'll stop in... anyone ever figure out why they slice the pickles the long way? ;)

[dan who?]

i grew up on steak n shake in st. louis... haven't had that in years! although i heard it's a less good these days than 15-20 years ago. maybe i'll stop in... anyone ever figure out why they slice the pickles the long way? ;)

I'm sure it's not as good as before but we haven't had any complaints so far lol. I did end up looking that pickle faq up.....I'll let someone else post why if they know without looking it up.

[dan who?]

I'll be the guy with the Tendrils of Agony playmat, foil/fbb TES and something blah blah.

La Quinta is a fun place to stay. The breakfast food is pretty decent.

SpikeyMikey, I destroyed those Lingering Souls from GP Lincoln while talking to Craig Wescoe and watching the Top 8 play off.

Just-So-You-Know.

We'll have to meet up. I want to see how those sweet cards I got you fit in with the rest of your deck :tongue:

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

I'll be around. I'm sure our car will probably end up at Steak and Shake at some point during the weekend.

It seems to be our go-to place during trips to SCG Opens or GP's.

[Koby]

Looking at some weather forecasts, it's going to be between 35-50 degrees during next weekend and sunny.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Looking at some weather forecasts, it's going to be between 35-50 degrees during next weekend and sunny.

No cyclones.

[Koby]

No cyclones.

I hope not, having to deal with actual winter weather is bad enough. I don't know how to react when winds pick up too. (1000% serious) I'm guessing this is scarf weather?

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

I hope not, having to deal with actual winter weather is bad enough. I don't know how to react when winds pick up too. (1000% serious) I'm guessing this is scarf weather?

Heavy coat, gloves and scarf for sure.

Heavy wind makes mild weather burn the skin.

[ImpinAintEasy]

I was near this area (about 10 miles away) on Friday and it was 62 degrees and raining. My guess would be prepared for weather in the 40s-50s, but knowing Indiana, it could snow lol. I live 2 hours north of Indy and it was snowing here today!

[thefringthing]

Is anyone from Toronto going to this?I'm in Waterloo and I'm going. I'm not in a position to hook you up with a ride, though. Try contacting James Fritz via Facebook; last I heard he needed people.

LSV recommended the Steak 'n' Shake that's near the venue to me in terms of places to eat on the cheap, which certainly seems to be in agreement with earlier posts.

I'd like to mention that I would kill a man in return for a Source playmat, in case anyone is willing to part with one.

[RogueMTG]

We've got a car of four that will be there. :cool:

[csy]

ok I called around to find out who the artists will be at the GP.

in alphabetical order

Steve Argyle

that is all.

Seriously.. they slow rolled getting artists and now they only have 1. Also when I asked about hotel group rates they said they had planned on doing it but there is going to be an NCAA even going on and the hotels are all booking up/ raising prices.


so if for some insanely dumb reason you dont have a hotel and aren't prepared to spend 250+ a night. They said stay by the airport for around 75 a night in an "ok" room and take a cab there and back.


thanks WOTC for finding this information for us.. psyche

[Bryant Cook]

ok I called around to find out who the artists will be at the GP.

in alphabetical order

Steve Argyle

that is all.

Seriously.. they slow rolled getting artists and now they only have 1. Also when I asked about hotel group rates they said they had planned on doing it but there is going to be an NCAA even going on and the hotels are all booking up/ raising prices.


so if for some insanely dumb reason you dont have a hotel and aren't prepared to spend 250+ a night. They said stay by the airport for around 75 a night in an "ok" room and take a cab there and back.


thanks WOTC for finding this information for us.. psyche

Really? I'm disappointed. I've been looking for weeks and nothing was online.

[CorpT]

I doubt this is WotC's fault. Much more likely this is Pastimes' fault. They're the ones who thought a goblin king with mostly naked slave girls was an appropriate image for a playmat.

[csy]

the playmat issue is over and done with. My big problem is looking at WOTC's page with

"coming soon" in every critical block of text on the be GP indy page.

All it took was a couple calls to the TO and I got the information. Who's not communicating here? isn't there an intern or PA that has to hunt this info down by a certain date? as for 1 artist being there Im just annoyed really. all the GP's I've been to have had 6-10 artists all stoked to talk with fans and sign piles of work. I mean come on Rob Alexander loves signing lands.

[KevinTrudeau]

Cards that were considered playable in a Constructed format at any point in time that were illustrated by Steve Argyle (consensus Legacy-playable ones bolded for your convenience):

Admonition Angel (WWK)
Angelic Arbiter (M11, COM)
Bloodthrone Vampire (ROE, M11)
Chandra Ablaze (ZEN)
Child of Alara (CON)
Damia, Sage of Stone (COM)
Everflowing Chalice (WWK, ARC, EvT)
Glistener Elf (NPH)
Guul Draz Vampire (ZEN)
Hive Mind (M10)
Kresh the Bloodbraided (FtV:L)
Lavalanche (ARB)
Liliana of the Veil (INN)
Nevinyrral's Disk (FtV:R)
Praetor's Grasp (NPH)
Slave of Bolas (ARB, AvN)
Snuff Out (GvL)
Vampire Lacerator (ZEN)

Looks like he's the guy WotC goes to first when they need to portray Liliana in card illustration.

[Bryant Cook]

Admonition Angel (WWK)
Angelic Arbiter (M11, COM)
Bloodthrone Vampire (ROE, M11)
Chandra Ablaze (ZEN)
Child of Alara (CON)
Damia, Sage of Stone (COM)
Everflowing Chalice (WWK, ARC, EvT)
Glistener Elf (NPH)
Guul Draz Vampire (ZEN)
Hive Mind (M10)
Kresh the Bloodbraided (FtV:L)
Lavalanche (ARB)
Liliana of the Veil (INN)
Nevinyrral's Disk (FtV:R)
Praetor's Grasp (NPH)
Slave of Bolas (ARB, AvN)
Snuff Out (GvL)
Vampire Lacerator (ZEN)

EDH purposes for me.

[jjflipped]

Ill be down there, not sure what I'm playing yet though.

For a hotel room (incase you dont feel like spending $250/night) I used priceline's name your own price tool. 4-star, downtown Indy, $60 worked to nab a room at IU's med school campus (downtown, with free shuttle as well)

See ya guys there! (I'm obviously rocking the source mat)

[csy]

Im going to be leaving my lilli playset with him for alteration.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

the playmat issue is over and done with. My big problem is looking at WOTC's page with

"coming soon" in every critical block of text on the be GP indy page.

All it took was a couple calls to the TO and I got the information. Who's not communicating here? isn't there an intern or PA that has to hunt this info down by a certain date? as for 1 artist being there Im just annoyed really. all the GP's I've been to have had 6-10 artists all stoked to talk with fans and sign piles of work. I mean come on Rob Alexander loves signing lands.

GP Lincoln only had two artists - Dan Scott and Ron Spencer.

And really, Ron Spencer doesn't count because he lives in Aurora, Neb.

[csy]

I guess Im spoiled by the west coast GPs I typically attend. I mean GP san diego had like 7 or 8 artists, and they all submitted 2 playmats for 2 separate side events.

[Malacoda]

I will also be in attendance.

[Arew]

I may not be able to attend this now. I found out my first final is this Monday at 8 AM. :frown:

[emidln]

Confirmed for my hotel. Just need to pick up a friend who is flying in to O'Hare Thursday night and leave Friday morning. I strongly suspect you'll see someone rocking Dread of Night in their 75.

[Michael Keller]

Good luck to everyone attending. Now that I'm only a few months away from getting out of the Navy, I will be able to go to as many damn tournaments and Grand Prix's as humanly possible. Unfortunately, this is right in the mix of getting out, and although it breaks my heart not to be able to go (corny I know, but in all seriousness - I've never competed at a G.P.) I'm sure I'll be able to get in there and do some damage someday.

Have fun!

[KevinTrudeau]

Confirmed for my hotel. Just need to pick up a friend who is flying in to O'Hare Thursday night and leave Friday morning. I strongly suspect you'll see someone rocking Dread of Night in their 75.

In all likelihood, I will be one of those someones.

Also, I'll probably be wearing some easily-identifiable Zubaz on Saturday for the main event, so if any of y'all want to stop by and say hello or something, feel free.

Pic of the Zubaz (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Baggy-Gym-Pants-BLUE-CRACKLE-Print-Sizes-M-L-XL-/13/!CDUzWPw!mk~$(KGrHqIOKkYEzldvy++)BNOJ0zP7cw~~0_3.JPG)

[RJM]

Pic of the Zubaz (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Baggy-Gym-Pants-BLUE-CRACKLE-Print-Sizes-M-L-XL-/13/!CDUzWPw!mk~$(KGrHqIOKkYEzldvy++)BNOJ0zP7cw~~0_3.JPG)

Blue crackle print is so last season. Needs more hot pink.

Also, I'm unfortunately having to cancel my Indy plans. The friend I was going to go with has had other things come up and won't be making it. Thus making the trip too costly to go solo on.

[Bryant Cook]

People this is very important.

Please bring your Grozoths for me.

[dan who?]

Pic of the Zubaz (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Baggy-Gym-Pants-BLUE-CRACKLE-Print-Sizes-M-L-XL-/13/!CDUzWPw!mk~$(KGrHqIOKkYEzldvy++)BNOJ0zP7cw~~0_3.JPG)

Wow, I'm definitely getting a pair of these pants.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

People this is very important.

Please bring your Grozoths for me.

I'll have mine with me.

And while I'm at it, seriously someone bring me a fucking foil Pyroclasm. I sold all 10 of mine a few months ago.

FML.

[Bryant Cook]

<stoked>Leaving 'Cuse after I see Polar Bear Club tonight!</stoked>

[DrHealex]

Cards that were considered playable in a Constructed format at any point in time that were illustrated by Steve Argyle (consensus Legacy-playable ones bolded for your convenience):

Admonition Angel (WWK)
Angelic Arbiter (M11, COM)
Bloodthrone Vampire (ROE, M11)
Chandra Ablaze (ZEN)
Child of Alara (CON)
Damia, Sage of Stone (COM)
Everflowing Chalice (WWK, ARC, EvT)
Glistener Elf (NPH)
Guul Draz Vampire (ZEN)
Hive Mind (M10)
Kresh the Bloodbraided (FtV:L)
Lavalanche (ARB)
Liliana of the Veil (INN)
Nevinyrral's Disk (FtV:R)
Praetor's Grasp (NPH)
Slave of Bolas (ARB, AvN)
Snuff Out (GvL)
Vampire Lacerator (ZEN)

Looks like he's the guy WotC goes to first when they need to portray Liliana in card illustration.

You neglected to mention:
Chandra's Phoenix Boxtop Promo
Glissa, the Traitor Promo
Emeria Angel Full Art Foil
Wooly Thoctar Promo
Bloodbraid Elf (FNM Promo) aka The good art.
Oh and Damia... So bring your GIANT CARDS!

[DrHealex]

Pastimes posted on their facebook that another artist will be there. DREW BAKER.

He has like 8 cards -_-
Blight Mamba
Tumble Magnet
Purify the Grave
Prototype Portal

Bramblecrush
Caravan Vigil
Gargoyle Sentinel
Murder of Crows

Horray for more cards for infect deck to get signed :D

[Koby]

Who?

Good thing this is a Legacy GP, otherwise the offerings here would be pretty disappointing.

[archestraty]

In all likelihood, I will be one of those someones.

Also, I'll probably be wearing some easily-identifiable Zubaz on Saturday for the main event, so if any of y'all want to stop by and say hello or something, feel free.

Pic of the Zubaz (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Baggy-Gym-Pants-BLUE-CRACKLE-Print-Sizes-M-L-XL-/13/!CDUzWPw!mk~$(KGrHqIOKkYEzldvy++)BNOJ0zP7cw~~0_3.JPG)

I will assume from the zubaz comment that this is Jack?

Edit* - Will be bringing at least a few from Minneapolis with me.

[DrHealex]

The last GP in Indy only had one artist as well, although it was a sealed gp in 2009 I think. ALTHOUGH, it was JOHN AVON. You were forced to miss events to wait in a line akin to Space Mountain. (with a 5 card signing limit). BUT damnit, my unhinged lands just look so sexy, although he did butcher my island gp playmat with a fat blue sharpie :(

[csy]

well at least Terese Nielson will be at GP los angeles :D

[Richard Cheese]

Yeah the artists are super disappointing, as is the general disorganization from Pastimes/WotC.

Anyway, back to recreational activities. I'm looking for:

Good microbrews
A well-made cocktail
Interesting food
Greasy breakfast

Anyone want to vouch for Ball & Biscuit or Maxine's Chicken & Waffles?

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Yay I'm in Indy :P

[Koby]

Onboard with LSV from Denver right now on literally the smaller plane ever. Looking forward to insane turbulence.

[KobeBryan]

Onboard with LSV from Denver right now on literally the smaller plane ever. Looking forward to insane turbulence.

Good luck rukcus...show them how its done in LA

[(nameless one)]

Good luck Sourcers! Take back what's ours!

[Shimi]

Hi guys, there is any kind of coverage for the GP? I'm looking for ggslive , WotC web site and still didn't find any information.

Thx.

[bfeingersh]

Hi guys, there is any kind of coverage for the GP? I'm looking for ggslive , WotC web site and still didn't find any information.

Thx.

I'm pretty sure GGSlive is covering all the domestic GPs, so they should be there.

[dschalter]

Hi guys, there is any kind of coverage for the GP? I'm looking for ggslive , WotC web site and still didn't find any information.

Thx.

GGSlive coverage starts round 3, mothership coverage usually starts near the end of round one/beginning of round two (that can vary quite a bit though).

[bfeingersh]

GGSlive coverage starts round 3, mothership coverage usually starts near the end of round one/beginning of round two (that can vary quite a bit though).

I believe they've been starting coverage in round 3 this year, so try back in like 4 hours or so.

[TheShaun]

Good luck to all the Sourcers in Indy, sadly school/work would not allow me to make it.

[Philipp2293]

Coverage is up at the mothership.

[Einherjer]

link pl0x?

[Tao]

Stream: http://www.ggslive.com/

Coverage: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpind12/welcome

[(nameless one)]

Let's see if Patrick Sulivan dreamcrushes GP:Indy with Burn.

[sdematt]

4x Chill in the board, CounterTop in the main: Patrick, come get some.

-Matt

[Jonathan Alexander]

Are you seriously playing four Chill in the board?

[sdematt]

Maybe. I dislike people who try to enter my format with very little income. It feels like homeless people trying to get into the cigar bar I frequent. It's why I like to play hate that crushes the poor :P

Just kidding, but no, I'm not.

-Matt

[igri_is_a_bk]

So, did anyone else have to close the stream when Sam Black got on? What a boring, boring dude to listen to listen to.

[Hanni]

Thopter player failed. Why play a Thopter on turn 2 instead of Sword of the Meek, when you know your opponent plays Daze? =/

[Tao]

Thopter player failed. Why play a Thopter on turn 2 instead of Sword of the Meek, when you know your opponent plays Daze? =/


Didnt see the game but I guess the old Spell Snare/Daze dilemma.

[nedleeds]

the english commentator is a twat hair above retarded.

- he thought you could force of will pre-game leylines
- he was begging a show and tell player to top deck an emrakul "for the win" when that guys opponent had an active liliana

half a dozen or so inane statements .... and he's the 'color' guy. where the hell do they dig these people up?

[Koby]

Locked for Day 2 with 7-1

[lordofthepit]

Locked for Day 2 with 7-1

Nice. Keep it up!

[I am the brainwasher]

the english commentator is a twat hair above retarded.

- he thought you could force of will pre-game leylines
- he was begging a show and tell player to top deck an emrakul "for the win" when that guys opponent had an active liliana

half a dozen or so inane statements .... and he's the 'color' guy. where the hell do they dig these people up?

Propably in the B/R speculation thread right here.
I heard something like "Brainstorm is the most powerful card while Force of Will is the most important one" also.
God I love that mute button.

[sdematt]

Nice job, guys.

-Matt

[Whippoorwill]

Is that Di in the feature match right now? I'm not familiar with Admin real names. :frown:

[lordofthepit]

By far the most interesting feature of any covered High Tide match:

http://i.imgur.com/IWdXz.jpg

Snoopy beatdown.

[Hanni]

Why would you get Tarmogoyf altered to Snoopy when you could get them altered to Goofy?

[sdematt]

The name Jason Ford seems super familiar.

-Matt

[lordofthepit]

If you have your opponent dead on board the next turn, isn't it always correct to Daze the High Tide, rather than the spells that follow? I would have though so, but I have my doubts because I know Ford is a better player than me.

[Tao]

If you have your opponent dead on board the next turn, isn't it always correct to Daze the High Tide, rather than the spells that follow? I would have though so, but I have my doubts because I know Ford is a better player than me.

If you Daze right away you get only 1 Mana out of your Island instead of 2 or more so it isn't strictly better.

[lordofthepit]

If you Daze right away you get only 1 Mana out of your Island instead of 2 or more so it isn't strictly better.

I guess it's not strictly better. In this situation though, I think it would have been better. It depends on what he (the High Tide opponent, playing RUG) had in his hand for disruption, but since he didn't appear to have a Pierce or Blast to interact with his opponent, I would prefer to Daze the High Tide before the HT player can get double mana off his Islands.

[SpikeyMikey]

Scrubbed out round 9. Guy had the dead nuts. Good matchup but sometimes broken decks do broken things. Grats to the Sourcers still in it!

[Mark Sun]

Day 2'ed at 7-2. One bye, started 3-2, clawed back to win four in a row.

[bfeingersh]

Nice job guys!

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Started the day off 4-1, but ended 4-4. I dropped before round 9.

In round 8 I was paired against Bryant.

He killed me on turn 1. Then killed me again.

Yay...

[Koby]

"there is no win more, you haven't won until they're dead"

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

"there is no win more, you haven't won until they're dead"

We were talking about this exact phrase at dinner.

P.S. - Did you go poop yet?

[Koby]

Did you go poop yet?

Worst food/restroom/cell reception site ever.

[Michael Keller]

Started the day off 4-1, but ended 4-4. I dropped before round 9.

In round 8 I was paired against Bryant.

He killed me on turn 1. Then killed me again.

Yay...

And appears as though he went 5-4.

[HokusSchmokus]

Parcher appears to be x-0

[Einherjer]

Sorry, but I cant find the standings of Day 1 :(
Any1 link me? :)

[lordofthepit]

Sorry, but I cant find the standings of Day 1 :(
Any1 link me? :)

http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpind12/stand9

[RJM]

Is anyone else finding it a tiny bit annoying that the WotC coverage team is so disconnected from legacy that they don't regularly even know the names of well established archetypes?

I mean, they keep calling the Maverick decks GW Aggro or GW Stoneblade in the recaps and percentage charts. It's getting on my nerves for some reason.

[Ajsmirnov]

Is anyone else finding it a tiny bit annoying that the WotC coverage team is so disconnected from legacy that they don't regularly even know the names of well established archetypes?

I mean, they keep calling the Maverick decks GW Aggro or GW Stoneblade in the recaps and percentage charts. It's getting on my nerves for some reason.


Look at this beautiful Sample Reanimator

Main Deck
60 cards

4 Cephalid Coliseum
4 City of Brass
4 Gemstone Mine
2 Undiscovered Paradise
14 lands

1 Flame-Kin Zealot
4 Golgari Grave-Troll
2 Golgari Thug
2 Ichorid
4 Narcomoeba
4 Putrid Imp
4 Stinkweed Imp
21 creatures

4 Breakthrough
4 Bridge from Below
3 Cabal Therapy
3 Careful Study
1 Darkblast
2 Dread Return
4 Faithless Looting
4 Lion's Eye Diamond

http://wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/eventcoverage/gpind12/welcome#11

[Jonathan Alexander]

Why are there no day one undefeated decklists? I was looking for some spicy stuff, but all I've seen so far was Stoneblade, Canadian Thresh and Reid Duke piloting NO RUG into a field full of Canadian Thresh. Pretty boring/weird.

[Bryant Cook]

And appears as though he went 5-4.

At least I played.

[(nameless one)]

It looks like IBA and Alix Hatfield made it to day two.

[Nightmare]

Di and GetSickAndDie are currently 9-1.

Colin is on High Tide, Trevor is on GW Maverick.

[Jonathan Alexander]

Di and GetSickAndDie are currently 9-1.

Colin is on High Tide, Trevor is on GW Maverick.

Why are you not playing?

[sdematt]

Nice job Trevor and Colin! Has anyone on the televised matches had a Source playmat yet?

-Matt

[Nightmare]

I'm not there because I'm going on vacation to Iceland in a week, and only have so much money.

No one can use playmats on camera, and especially not ones that are copyright infringements that earned us a C&D.

Colin is 12-1, and drawing into top 8. FUCK. YES.

[nedleeds]

"The widest imaginable spectrum of decks were seen yesterday, from Hive Mind combo to blue/red Delver Burn to a spectrum of Stoneforge Mystic decks. "

All undefeated decks ran 4 Brainstorm. Wide spectrum my nut sack.

[Gheizen64]

"The widest imaginable spectrum of decks were seen yesterday, from Hive Mind combo to blue/red Delver Burn to a spectrum of Stoneforge Mystic decks. "

All undefeated decks ran 4 Brainstorm. Wide spectrum my nut sack.

Yeah, but strangely enough they decided to focus on the "omnipresent Stoneforge Mystic". The fact they're calling maverick GW Stoneblade is pretty telling on how they're seeing the format right now. It's like reading fox news.

[nedleeds]

Yeah, but strangely enough they decided to focus on the "omnipresent Stoneforge Mystic". The fact they're calling maverick GW Stoneblade is pretty telling on how they're seeing the format right now. It's like reading fox news.

Bleh ... people act like they are solving differential equations when they talk about casting Brainstorm. Give me a break.

In other news the 12 chromosome event coverage continues:

"Martell tried to make a second Stoneforge Mystic on the next turn, but ford had a Spell Pierce to stop it."

Stoneforge Mystic
1W - Sorcery
Put a 1/2 Kor Artificer token onto the battlefield ...

[Nightmare]

G3rry gives The Source a shoutout on the live stream. :cool::cool::cool:

[Nightmare]

Alix Hatfield beats LSV for the win and in. Has awful tiebreaks, may have to play the last round.

[Jonathan Alexander]

Alix Hatfield beats LSV for the win and in. Has awful tiebreaks, may have to play the last round.

Wow, that must be a good feeling to beat LSV for the win and in.

[flrn]

Alix Hatfield beats LSV for the win and in. Has awful tiebreaks, may have to play the last round.

Is he on High Tide?

[death]

I believe RUG. High Tide

Would like to see Jacob Kory vs Dan Jordan

but they're featuring RUG vs Belcher. Bollocks!

[I am the brainwasher]

Wow, that must be a good feeling to beat LSV for the win and in.
Definetly.
I have to say that I think his list is weaksauce though.

[JeroenC]

G3rry gives The Source a shoutout on the live stream. :cool::cool::cool:

Shit, I stopped watching since my internet is being crap. What context?

[Deviruchi]

He only said that he was reading The Source and other forums to get more info about the format (changes).

[Occam]

Is he on High Tide?

Yes he is, featured now on his win and in.

[Que]

heh just saw some crazeh counterin war!

http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt157/TimeWalk/HighTide.png

Alix finally resolves the High Tide and taps out for Time Spiral only to have Adam cast Snapcaster and flashback one of those spell pierce. I felt bad for Alix. xD

[Blitzbold]

Yeah, that was pretty epic. I giggled about the Flusterstorm, then laughed about the Snapcaster. My wife gave me strange glances for sure.

[Philipp2293]

Rukcus playing for T8. Go for it man!

[Jonathan Alexander]

Wow, should've focused more on that rather than playing Modern online. Which decks are in top eight?

[death]

Now you know why I wanted that card (Snapcaster Mage) out of the format ever since it landed the scene. Nothing we can do but suck it up, I guess.

[lordofthepit]

Rukcus playing for T8. Go for it man!

I didn't hear his name when they announced top 8, presumably after round 15. Is he stuck on 15 points? :frown:

Either way, extremely impressive. Props to the other Sourcers, including Colin (Di?) and Caleb!

[death]

Wow, should've focused more on that rather than playing Modern online. Which decks are in top eight?

X-UW Stoneforge, 1-Ubw Stoneforge, 1-High Tide, X-RUG

Dan Jordan defeated Kory.

[from Cairo]

Wow, should've focused more on that rather than playing Modern online. Which decks are in top eight?

There's definitely some High Tide (Chilbert), UWr Stoneblade (Yurchick), Esper Stoneblade (Martell) and RUG Tempo (Durward).

Not sure what the other 4 players are on... Jordan, Ferguson, Maynard, and Castor.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Jacob Kory (Rukcus) GW Maverick, Collin Chilbert (Di) High Tide, Garrett Young Belcher, Tom Martell Esperblade with Linger Souls/Intuition, Caleb Durward (CalebD) Canadian Thresh in Top 8

[Philipp2293]

On the coverage page someone twittered that Belcher t8ed. Can someone verify this?

[death]

1 Jordan, Dan - Maverick
2 Ferguson, Ando - Dredge
3 Durward, Caleb - RUG Delver
4 Maynard, Pascal - Maverick
5 Martell, Tom - Ubw Stoneforge
6 Castor, Kenny - RUG Delver
7 Chilbert, Colin - High Tide
8 Yurchick, Adam - Uwr Stoneforge

[Deviruchi]

In the booth they said that Belcher is at 10th place.

[soltakar]

Nice job Koby (rukcus), so close to top 8. Way to represent LA!

Edit:
Ended up at 16. Great job man!

[Pich]

Pascal Maynard plays GWu Maverick +3 Geist 2 Spell Pierce and SB Meddling Mage and Flusterstorm splash.

[Aggro_zombies]

1 Jordan, Dan - Maverick
2 Ferguson, Ando -
3 Durward, Caleb - RUG Delver
4 Maynard, Pascal - Bant Geist
5 Martell, Tom - Ubw Stoneforge
6 Castor, Kenny -
7 Chilbert, Colin - High Tide
8 Yurchick, Adam - Uwr Stoneforge
According to Twitter, Ando Ferguson is on Dredge with Flayer of the Hatebound.

[Nightmare]

In a top 8 full of even to good matchups, Colin gets paired against the only Dredge player. :mad:

[death]

I hope he is packing Ravenous Trap in the sideboard, it's swingy and we dunno how many Cabal Therapy Ando have maindecked.

[Mark Sun]

Finished 11-4 and 48th. I lost to Alix an awkward everyone-gather-around fake feature match, then lost to Past in Flames. Won out my last two rounds to cash.

[Aggro_zombies]

Finished 11-4 and 48th. I lost to Alix an awkward everyone-gather-around fake feature match, then lost to Past in Flames. Won out my last two rounds to cash.
Congrats!

[Pich]

Finally looks like he changed deck right before the gp.. he's on regular Maverick, lol.

[Nightmare]

Colin gets there with Trap game 1, and is looking good in game 2!

[dsck]

In a top 8 full of even to good matchups, Colin gets paired against the only Dredge player. :mad:

Apparently Ravenous Trap is good, Colin is 1-0 and comboing on g2 according to Rashad.

[(nameless one)]

Colin gets there with Trap game 1, and is looking good in game 2!

Go go Di!

[JeroenC]

What ^ said. Fingers crossed and all that jazz.:cool:

[Nightmare]

Colin wins!!!!

[JeroenC]

HE MADE IT.

Go Colin!

[Blitzbold]

In a top 8 full of even to good matchups, Colin gets paired against the only Dredge player. :mad:

... and wins! :-)

[Whippoorwill]

Awesome, congrats Colin!

[ddt15]

I hope Tide wins. Too many Stoneforges and Delvers. :tongue:

[whienot]

Take it down, Di!

[Nightmare]

When Di won his match in the t8, he turned to Bryant to tell him top 4 is better than top 8.

Perfect.

[JeroenC]

When Di won his match in the t8, he turned to Bryant to tell him top 4 is better than top 8.

Perfect.

Get owned. (TES is still far more awesome than Tide, but still, refer to the original sentence of this post.)

[Nightmare]

Danny Jordan represents for Jupiter Games to make the semifinals.

[Philipp2293]

Not really a fan of some of Pascal Maynard's plays.

[Augustas]

I couldn't believe how maynard managed to make such an insane misplay by not wastelanding usea right away. He just lost completely favored game, i'm so pissed XD

[Tinefol]

He shoud've wastelanded Karakas, then dropped Thalia. Then Scryb -> Elspeth, GG. He could've avoided Perish yet, but instead he missed the Wasteland again to scrub it out.

[daPaule]

stream died or what ?

[Hanni]

Intermission. The match they were featuring is over, and the next round hasn't started yet.

[daPaule]

Intermission. The match they were featuring is over, and the next round hasn't started yet.

They were talking the whole day.. and even restreamed some games if they didn't know what to talk about.. couldn't figure that one out :D

/e: great and now we missed a game of hightide ;)

[TeenieBopper]

That was a brutal game two. Methinks this is going to be an uphill battle for Mr. Chilbert in game three.

[Hanni]

Ouch.

[HokusSchmokus]

Di seems to be nervous:(

[Tao]

omg colin cheatbert takes an extra turn in the top8 and neither opponent nor table judge see it

how can that happen????

[Klazam]

Dredge player here. Good job to Colin. He'd better win the whole thing, after what my deck did to me.

In other news, flayer of the hatebound is incredible.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Fuck... Meditate? Extra turn?

[lordofthepit]

omg colin cheatbert takes an extra turn in the top8 and neither opponent nor table judge see it

how can that happen????

lolban

Just kidding, unless you were actually serious. :wink:

[Whippoorwill]

Oh shit.


Edit: So glad we're getting sound for this.

[Tao]

Wow what a savage cheater. Incredible. And he might get away with it.

[HokusSchmokus]

What did the guy say? Didn't understand a word.

[bkemke]

pass the popcorn!

[Tao]

lolban

Just kidding, unless you were actually serious. :wink:


Is that guy someone from here?

[JeroenC]

Holy shit this is a pretty shit situation.:eyebrow:

[HokusSchmokus]

Is that guy someone from here?

That is Di.

[Whippoorwill]

What did the guy say? Didn't understand a word.

It sounded like due to the game progressing, Di was going to get to continue, thus negating the "lose a turn" part of Meditate.

[Nightmare]

Ugh, drama. Y U NO SKIP UR TURN?

[Tao]

That is Di.

omfg! I just tuned in and checked the thread! holy cow. I wonder if there is a way a Solidarity player forgets it. That is insane.

[HokusSchmokus]

It sounded like due to the game progressing, Di was going to get to continue, thus negating the "lose a turn" part of Meditate.

Omg really? I really hope Di shorts some sportsmenship then, just tappng out for nothing or sth.

[lordofthepit]

Ancestral Meditate ftw.

[warfordium]

they both missed it—so muck the game? any judges feel like chiming in?

[Tao]

they both missed it—so muck the game? any judges feel like chiming in?

If there was no camera the ruling would be to just move on with Meditate's drawback getting ignored.

Now they try to reconstruct it 100% with the Video footage, though this is very difficult.

[HokusSchmokus]

Ancestral Meditate ftw.

This seems to have meme potential. Ancestral Meditate.

[Fade]

I saw Kenny Castor playing in the last second to last round of swiss against a Dredge player. The dredge player was making mistakes and Kenny called a judge over three times, on the third time he asked the judge to stay and watch the match. This I don't have a problem with, but he was demeaning his opponent the whole time calling him an idiot and what not. It was even noted by the Belcher player who played Caleb Durward in a feature match telling Kenny he didn't need to be such a dick about it. This being said I guarantee Kenny is going to complain just as much over this as he did with that dredge player.

[Julian23]

Is this really what's happening?

While I think backing up the game is the overall way better call, I'm shocked deeply, that after making a final decision, the head judge starts to reconsider it after one player angrily challenges it. :eek:

[Tao]

I saw Kenny Castor playing in the last second to last round of swiss against a Dredge player. The dredge player was making mistakes and Kenny called a judge over three times, on the third time he asked the judge to stay and watch the match. This I don't have a problem with, but he was demeaning his opponent the whole time calling him an idiot and what not. It was even noted by the Belcher player who played Caleb Durward in a feature match telling Kenny he didn't need to be such a dick about it. This being said I guarantee Kenny is going to complain just as much over this as he did with that dredge player.

He will probably stay quiet because he is the idiot here. He and the incompetent table judge.

The solidarity player though, I don't know, this play is a) a pretty common line for Solidarity and b) the taking turn thing is quite the freeroll.

[damionblackgear]

Sound kept going in and out. correct me if I'm wrong here but I think they

Put all the cards back in players hands (including the one drawn).
Made it Kenny's turn again.
Let Colin take his turn, normally.

Did I miss something. Did is Meditate just turn into draw 4, create distraction learning 2 of your opponents 3 cards, draw 5th card during confusion?


edit: doesn't matter had sex.

[Whippoorwill]

Congrats Colin on making Top 4, sucks you had to be involved in that incident.

[xfxf]

How did the game end? The video stream cut-off and last thing I saw was Di casting a High Tide.

[Julian23]

He will probably stay quiet because he is the idiot here. He and the incompetent table judge.

Kenny complained loudly, "WHAAAT? Are you kidding me?!?!?", after which the head judge started to reconsider his "final" ruling. Disgusting.

[Nightmare]

Sound kept going in and out. correct me if I'm wrong here but I think they

Put all the cards back in players hands (including the one drawn).
Made it Kenny's turn again.
Let Colin take his turn, normally.

Did I miss something. Did is Meditate just turn into draw 4, create distraction learning 2 of your opponents 3 cards, draw 5th card during confusion?


edit: doesn't matter had sex.
They put a random card from his hand back on top of his library.

Pretty unfortunate way to end a really great weekend for Colin. Doesn't matter, Q'd for the PT.

[Zirath]

How did the game end? The video stream cut-off and last thing I saw was Di casting a High Tide.

Kenny had Force + Stifle to cut off all of his mana and outs. Sad way to see that game end, especially when it allowed Kenny to totally change his line.

[from Cairo]

Put all the cards back in players hands (including the one drawn).
...
draw 5th card during confusion?

Nah, the judge took Colin's hand shuffled it and placed an unknown card on top.

[Whippoorwill]

How did the game end? The video stream cut-off and last thing I saw was Di casting a High Tide.

Kenny Stifled Candelabra to end the game.

[Tao]

Kenny complained loudly, "WHAAAT? Are you kidding me?!?!?", after which the head judge started to reconsider his "final" ruling. Disgusting.

Imo a good thing he complained! Worked out and the new ruling was better.

[Zirath]

Imo a good thing he complained! Worked out and the new ruling was better.

That was a pretty aggressive to response to the ruling. I remember seeing people kicked offsite for behaving like that in the past.

[Julian23]

The outcome was better. But I'm always disgusted by people's personality playing a role in the decision of the judge.

[Tao]

Ah come on. I didnt see the RUG guy do any wrong. Most people would tilt in that situation.

[daPaule]

Ah come on. I didnt see the RUG guy do any wrong. Most people would tilt in that situation.

Wasn't able to maintain gamestate ;)

[damionblackgear]

cool, thanks. missed that part.

[Namida]

Imo a good thing he complained! Worked out and the new ruling was better.

I disagree because I think it sets a bad precedent. The new ruling was better, but what I see is a player attempting to undermine the head judge's authority to avoid taking responsibility for his failure to maintain game state.

[Julian23]

Ah come on. I didnt see the RUG guy do any wrong. Most people would tilt in that situation.

Yeah, I can see that. I don't condemn his behavior just because he's an impulsive guy. What I'm not content with is a judge that choses to revise a decision that was presented as final. The only reason I could agree with a judge doing so is when suddenly new information about the play in questions comes up. I didn't see that happening.

[Koby]

Game 3 vs Jordan had to mull to five, stp + wasteland = blowout.

[Tao]

The impulsive RUG and incompetent table judge aside.

What do you think about what Di did there? Is it possible to be able to pilot Solidarity to a ~14-2 and then forget about your opponent's extar turn?

[HokusSchmokus]

The impulsive RUG and incompetent table judge aside.

What do you think about what Di did there? Is it possible to be able to pilot Solidarity to a ~14-2 and then forget about your opponent's extar turn?

certainly is. It can be quite exhausting in my experiance, exp. on camera.

[lordofthepit]

If I had to play roughly 16 hours of Magic with very little rest, I'd probably forget how to take a shit.

[Zunam]

I don't know the solidarity player but I cannot imagine anyone trying to cheat an extra turn while on camera and with a judge right on the table.

[Julian23]

Punted myself out of the money in Amsterdam because I forgot to Krosan Grip my opponent's Jitte. Not just in time, or something. I just completly forgot.

Stuff like this happens at high stakes, I guess.

[jandax]

Esper Stoneblade vs Delver RUG in the finals.

Here come a mountain of Lingering Souls in the near future.

[Hanni]

Can't cast Lingering Souls if you don't hit :2::w:

[Di]

Typing this before i board a plane so I'll be brief.

First, thanks everyone for the support. Much appreciated.

Two, I was never nervous. Whoever said that has poor body language sensing skills. I was quite laid back.

Three, the Meditate turn was an honest mistake, missed by both me, my opponent, and two judges watching. It was easily forgettable because I cast it main phase and a lot of stuff happened afterwards. They made the correct ruling on it too, Although it gave my opponent a huge advantage with decision making and ultimately the win. Awkward situation, but I'm disappointed by the people claiming me to be shady or a cheater. That's lame.

I'll write more when I land, I'm about to fly. Like an eagle.

[lordofthepit]

Typing this before i board a plane so I'll be brief.

First, thanks everyone for the support. Much appreciated.

Two, I was never nervous. Whoever said that has poor body language sensing skills. I was quite laid back.

Three, the Meditate turn was an honest mistake, missed by both me, my opponent, and two judges watching. It was easily forgettable because I cast it main phase and a lot of stuff happened afterwards. They made the correct ruling on it too, Although it gave my opponent a huge advantage with decision making and ultimately the win. Awkward situation, but I'm disappointed by the people claiming me to be shady or a cheater. That's lame.

I'll write more when I land, I'm about to fly. Like an eagle.

Congrats, Di!

[264505]

Typing this before i board a plane so I'll be brief.

First, thanks everyone for the support. Much appreciated.

Two, I was never nervous. Whoever said that has poor body language sensing skills. I was quite laid back.

Three, the Meditate turn was an honest mistake, missed by both me, my opponent, and two judges watching. It was easily forgettable because I cast it main phase and a lot of stuff happened afterwards. They made the correct ruling on it too, Although it gave my opponent a huge advantage with decision making and ultimately the win. Awkward situation, but I'm disappointed by the people claiming me to be shady or a cheater. That's lame.

I'll write more when I land, I'm about to fly. Like an eagle.

Congrats on the finish and, most importantly, the Pro Tour Q.

[lordofthepit]

Did he just rip the Perish? I've been tuning in and out.

[HokusSchmokus]

LOL Martell, well played:D

Gotta win the match after this!

[Hanni]

Savage topdecking skillz going on.

[Sims]

Typing this before i board a plane so I'll be brief.

First, thanks everyone for the support. Much appreciated.

Two, I was never nervous. Whoever said that has poor body language sensing skills. I was quite laid back.

Three, the Meditate turn was an honest mistake, missed by both me, my opponent, and two judges watching. It was easily forgettable because I cast it main phase and a lot of stuff happened afterwards. They made the correct ruling on it too, Although it gave my opponent a huge advantage with decision making and ultimately the win. Awkward situation, but I'm disappointed by the people claiming me to be shady or a cheater. That's lame.

I'll write more when I land, I'm about to fly. Like an eagle.

Congratz, Colin. Sucks that the incident happened, but still a solid performance never the less.

[ScatmanX]

Congrats on the finish Di!
Hoping to hear more about the tournament.

[Pascal3000]

Shouldve traded Clique for Delver instead of Mongoose. StP wasnt an out anyways after blocking like that and its better with both Perish and EE off the top. Anyways, well topdecked ;)
Hope Martell gets there.!!

[from Cairo]

Awesome top 8. Props Di on the top 4.

Great matches to watch though, stoked to see this final game 3.

[soltakar]

Did he just rip the Perish? I've been tuning in and out.

Yes, he did. Awesome top deck skills.

[igri_is_a_bk]

Topdeck or not, he still has to beat the tempo deck on the draw with a mulligan. Good luck to him. I'm a Martell fan after last game.

[Bryant Cook]

When Di won his match in the t8, he turned to Bryant to tell him top 4 is better than top 8.

Perfect.

...and what have you done?

[Gheizen64]

Lol that perish was the only thing that could save him there against triple mongoose, pretty amazing.

[Pascal3000]

Topdeck or not, he still has to beat the tempo deck on the draw with a mulligan. Good luck to him. I'm a Martell fan after last game.

Looking good for him right now. Bunch of bad cards in Castors hand and ZERO pressure...


Lol that perish was the only thing that could save him there against triple mongoose, pretty amazing.

He had singleton EE as a third out...

[Hanni]

Stifle on the ultimate when he could have Thoughtseized first. OUCH.