Reflections: Michigan State Championship

Shinjutsei · 11-19-2008, 11:05 PM

This thread is for the discussion of my latest article, Reflections: Michigan State Championship. We would be grateful if you would let us know what you think, but please keep your comments on topic.

TheBez · 11-19-2008, 11:24 PM

Its too bad you didnt win states Shin. It would have been a great accomplishment to bring to Miley Cyrus

Shinjutsei · 11-19-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBez

Its too bad you didnt win states Shin. It would have been a great accomplishment to bring to Miley Cyrus

Not funny.

TheBez · 11-19-2008, 11:39 PM

If you really don't find it funny then I am sorry. My intention was as a joke.

Zazirik · 11-19-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinjutsei

Not funny.

Actually it was . You do know you will never live that down right?.......

That aside, I thought the article was very good. It was easy to follow and kept me interested . Good job .

king1488 · 11-19-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinjutsei

Not funny.

Ha...now that was funny. Totally shot him down.

First and foremost...I must say..........THAT THE STEAK EGG AND CHEESE BAGEL IS MY FAVORITE ON THE BREAKFAST MENU TOO!!! Sooooo greassyyy and yummyyy......hahaha

Anyhoo, Good job on the article there. Although you completely ended up voiding what you said in the 2nd paragraph, lol, it was very detailed; I like it, very informative.
I laughed when you brought the whole thing up about Elspeth because I think we both neglected her a while ago in the old Kith thread when she was first spoiled. But you're right, she deserves the apology.
I also find it pretty funny about your vision on Merfolk because I've actually been following that thread lately, and tested it on mws(ew I know), and I have to agree...it could really be something to watch out for.

Anyways, too bad you couldn't go far in the tourney. Def feel bad for the Quillspike matchup haha, but seems to me you just ran out of gas/answers, oh well, can't answer everything.

Blade332 · 11-19-2008, 11:51 PM

Tough break man, you just have those days. Good article, well written as usual.

Just ignore Psi's comment as he obviously has something going for his display picture. If you've got a lolli complex, who cares?! (Well, other than the young girls of course)

b07 · 11-20-2008, 12:07 AM

hmm, was that you in the northeast corner of the 1-70 room? i think i was sitting at your table, as i got there pretty early too.

i feel ya on the x-3 drop, it happens sometimes. good article; it kept me engaged.

roan_48435 · 11-20-2008, 12:22 AM

Nice article. I liked the flow of it. I don't think it matters about sleep too much. I got a lot before the tourney and look how I did

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weatherguy · 11-20-2008, 12:23 AM

Well written, as usual, Shin.

Damn it all! I told you we should have gotten some sleep Friday Night!

My day started out facing T2 double Thoughtseize, taking a pair of Wizened Cenn from my hand. I could never recover against the two-time Champ. The day went downhill from there. Four Faeries decks in the first five rounds! Can you believe that crap? Oh, well. It was, indeed, my first large tourney (work and family always interferred before) and was everything I thought it would be. I don't think I'll every need to worry about being nervous again at any FNM, though.

Again, nicely written, interesting article, Shin.

Oh..."I love you, Miley"?

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Originally Posted by b07

hmm, was that you in the northeast corner of the 1-70 room? i think i was sitting at your table, as i got there pretty early too.

Yeah, we were near the window on the room side of the table. The rest of that end of the table were all from Gamer's Sanctuary in Flint.

Shinjutsei · 11-20-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBez

If you really don't find it funny then I am sorry. My intention was as a joke.

I wasn't offended.

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Originally Posted by Psi

You do know you will never live that down right?...

Yeah, I know...

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Originally Posted by king1488

First and foremost...I must say..........THAT THE STEAK EGG AND CHEESE BAGEL IS MY FAVORITE ON THE BREAKFAST MENU TOO!!! Sooooo greassyyy and yummyyy......hahaha

Totally!

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Anyhoo, Good job on the article there. Although you completely ended up voiding what you said in the 2nd paragraph, lol, it was very detailed; I like it, very informative.

I said it wouldn't be the usual kind of report, and it wasn't.
Thank you, though.

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I laughed when you brought the whole thing up about Elspeth because I think we both neglected her a while ago in the old Kith thread when she was first spoiled. But you're right, she deserves the apology.

I can't always be right, after all. Rogues, anyone?

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I also find it pretty funny about your vision on Merfolk because I've actually been following that thread lately, and tested it on mws(ew I know), and I have to agree...it could really be something to watch out for.

Yeah, they're definitely back.

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Anyways, too bad you couldn't go far in the tourney. Def feel bad for the Quillspike matchup haha, but seems to me you just ran out of gas/answers, oh well, can't answer everything.

That's an understatement.

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Originally Posted by Blade332

Tough break man, you just have those days. Good article, well written as usual.

Thanks, my friend.

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Just ignore Psi's comment as he obviously has something going for his display picture. If you've got a lolli complex, who cares?! (Well, other than the young girls of course)

Miley doesn't care.

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Originally Posted by b07

hmm, was that you in the northeast corner of the 1-70 room? i think i was sitting at your table, as i got there pretty early too.

I was sitting at the table directly to the right as you walk into the main tournament room. I don't think we had anyone else at our table til later on, though I suppose it's possible. I'll be there again on the 29th for the PTQ, so maybe I'll see you there?

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i feel ya on the x-3 drop, it happens sometimes.

Ugh, yeah.

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good article; it kept me engaged.

Thanks, I try!

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Originally Posted by roan_48435

Nice article. I liked the flow of it. I don't think it matters about sleep too much. I got a lot before the tourney and look how I did

That's true, although we both know I'm just better than you.

Haha, just kidding buddy.

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Originally Posted by weatherguy

Damn it all! I told you we should have gotten some sleep Friday Night!

...three hours is plenty!

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My day started out facing T2 double Thoughtseize, taking a pair of Wizened Cenn from my hand. I could never recover against the two-time Champ. The day went downhill from there. Four Faeries decks in the first five rounds! Can you believe that crap? Oh, well. It was, indeed, my first large tourney (work and family always interferred before) and was everything I thought it would be. I don't think I'll every need to worry about being nervous again at any FNM, though.

Yeah, that **** be rough, man.

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Again, nicely written, interesting article, Shin.

Thanks!

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Oh..."I love you, Miley"?

Don't ask.

Default User · 11-20-2008, 02:23 AM

Hello Shin and nice article.

I'm quite qurious about your Quillspike-matchup. You stated:

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I topdeck Puppeteer Clique facing down a full board. I cast it, snagging his Cloudthresher, then swing with it. The next turn he swings in at me, and I block with my flier. He dies, persists, and clears the air. I'm left a 3 life, and he's at 6.

This would not work as the 'Treshers CiP-ability would kill the Clique, letting you get a second creature right after the Clique persists back in.

Was this just a mistake from both of you or was there some mistake in the text. You stated that the Clique persists during your opponents turn and somehow clears the air. This just seems so ambigious that it started bothering me.

Otherwise very well written article that was quite entertaining.

jjflipped · 11-20-2008, 06:58 AM

Yeah ill be there on the 29th and im gonna head over to kitchner, ontario the next weekend for thier ptq (assuming i dont win the 29th).

SolonJhee · 11-20-2008, 07:53 AM

Nice article again Shin. I didn't make it to states this year, partly because I don't play constructed that much (limited ftw), but I sure heard about the night at the following FNM from Ari. Most people in AA were talking about it. Mostly complaining about Pandemonium's small cramped rooms and the...smell that exuded. I was only there once, for the Shadowmoor prerelease, so I definitely could relate. I kinda miss the tournies in Taylor because that hall was so ... open.

I should definitely go to the next one.

Banned Moo · 11-20-2008, 08:52 AM

Was a nice article, i enjoyed reading it, and thank you for the congrats.

I did feel sorry for Ari tho, mana screw and jew jokes in the final game of a state championship, not to mention some of them were coming from my crew. =\

Although it did keep the atmosphere a little less tense from my side of it, which is always good, and i agree, judge dave is THE BEST JUDGE EVER.

Oh and one more thing... RANGERS!

11-19-2008, 11:05 PM	#1
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11-19-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
TheBez Ascended Mage Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 197	Its too bad you didnt win states Shin. It would have been a great accomplishment to bring to Miley Cyrus __________________ Help Me collect FOIL Lucent Liminids Current Count: 14 (8 chinese !) Currently Playing T2 Whatever I can borrow :P Ext- BEST Format ever Faeries Next Level Blue

11-19-2008, 11:39 PM	#4
TheBez Ascended Mage Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 197	If you really don't find it funny then I am sorry. My intention was as a joke. __________________ Help Me collect FOIL Lucent Liminids Current Count: 14 (8 chinese !) Currently Playing T2 Whatever I can borrow :P Ext- BEST Format ever Faeries Next Level Blue

11-19-2008, 11:51 PM	#7
Blade332 Wizard Mentor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 565	Tough break man, you just have those days. Good article, well written as usual. Just ignore Psi's comment as he obviously has something going for his display picture. If you've got a lolli complex, who cares?! (Well, other than the young girls of course) __________________ Winner of the MTGSalvation Standard Championships III & IV. My DCI Ratings

11-20-2008, 12:07 AM	#8
b07 Ascended Mage Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 405	hmm, was that you in the northeast corner of the 1-70 room? i think i was sitting at your table, as i got there pretty early too. i feel ya on the x-3 drop, it happens sometimes. good article; it kept me engaged. __________________


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11-20-2008, 06:58 AM	#13
jjflipped Ascended Mage Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 383	Yeah ill be there on the 29th and im gonna head over to kitchner, ontario the next weekend for thier ptq (assuming i dont win the 29th). __________________ Jon Finkel doesn't draw. He tutors. Every turn. Thanks to [Rising Studios] for the wonderful sig.

11-20-2008, 08:52 AM	#15
Banned Moo Ascended Mage Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 164	Was a nice article, i enjoyed reading it, and thank you for the congrats. I did feel sorry for Ari tho, mana screw and jew jokes in the final game of a state championship, not to mention some of them were coming from my crew. =\ Although it did keep the atmosphere a little less tense from my side of it, which is always good, and i agree, judge dave is THE BEST JUDGE EVER. Oh and one more thing... RANGERS!

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