Originally Posted by
caseyc
Hey, so I've been on the Rite SB plan since around the Top ban and I've found it really helpful in shoring up most of our "bad" matchups. Here is why I think some people try Rite and don't have success with it: you really have to commit fully to the Rite plan, in most cases. You can't play your normal game plan and then expect to be set up to Rite some one for lethal. This means you prioritize lines of play differently post-board, and mulligan decisions are also quite different. Rite also pairs really well with Sylvan Library, because if you need to commit fully to the Rite plan, you need the card selection to be sure to find it and the other pieces of a successful Rite line.
I understand that others have not had success with it, but I think it may be differences in how you play out those post-board games that leads to it feeling sub-par. Especially: it needs to be your primary plan, not an adjunctive plan to attacking. Occasionally you will attack, but that is not prioritized. There are also lots of other little things you do to try to ensure a successful Rite. I don't have time right now--but maybe later I will post a more detailed strategic post-board approach to each match-up you bring Rite in, if others would be interested in that.