I used to really like foreign cards, but I've traded all mine away now. Not just for having to explain them all the time, but for fairness. People should be able to read for themselves exactly what your cards say. I'm not new, but no-way can I remember the exact wording of every magic card played in edh. And people shouldn't just have to take your word for it. Most people would be surprised how often they get their own cards just a little wrong, especially when it comes to creature types or "may"/"must" abilities, which can have a huge impact on the play.
i'm late to the party. as far as foreign vs. english though, i think that was well said. People mess up on their own cards enough of the time. Plus, when you get into sticky interactions such (i'm looking at you Chineese Wild Ricochet), it's so much easier just having it all in English so that everyone can really understand what's going on while you're explaining it.
My pauper Child of Alara deck. It certainly isn't as impressive as some of the other decks in this forum, but it's the only deck I can even try to pimp. It has a long way to go, but here it is nevertheless!
No, Controvert isn't a common. Shh. I'm working on that.
My friend, who is quite the artist, has offered to custom art the stuff like Brainstorm and Diabolic Edict that cost wads of cash to foil out, so I'm pretty stoked about that. I've got some more stuff on the way, so I'll keep you posted, hopefully with images that aren't crappily resized.
I just reactivated a photobucket account and discovered I scanned most of my Niv-Nizzet deck before I cashed out of paper magic and wanted to share some of it.
The rest is non-foil and basically lost forever... oh well
digging the pauper. my playgroup might be doing this soon, but normal edh keeps us very busy already.
Thanks, dude! It's an interesting deckbuilding exercise and play experience. For the record, my deck is meant to compete at a table of "normal" EDH decks. It seems to work, more often than not. In pauper, you don't have the kind of raw power that cards like Necropotence and Primeval Titan can offer you, but you've still got a lot more game than most players think! Tight play and good deckbuilding are more important than ever, but people often forget how much it sucks to get Capsize locked. ^^
You're correct for normal multiplayer, but they're not on the French 1v1 banlist! That's a really nice Sharuum deck. Tawnos's Coffin is an interesting inclusion, is it just there for looping Sundering Titan/Filigree Angel or is it actually used as a control element?
And Wizards, please, is a Foil Worldly Tutor to much to ask? He's the only one that isn't foiled yet..
Couldn't agree more. Although the FTV foil Mystical Tutor isn't my favorite either. Needs a "real" foil version. Great deck by the way! German is my favorite language other than Japanese.
I am visiting Japan at the moment, and since today is "shopping day" I'll be on the lookout for some smashing deals. One shop in particular I know usually has some awesome stuff. I wouldn't be surprised to find Tops and Rings for "half off" since the only format that matters here is standard. o.0
That's a pretty damned awesome deck! I can see the duals being a problem, but seeing the foil Karmic Guide, judge Sol Ring, MPR Wasteland, and a white borded Sylvan Library is a little funky.
I am loving the german pimpness. Deutchland!!!! German foils have got to be some of my favorite, thank you for sharing that with us.
After following this forum for a while I have been able to see others who shared a passion for pimping out their decks like I did. Now though, I am entering a new phase of life where unfortunately I now need the money I invested over the course of the past couple years in pimping out my decks. I was thinking that you all who shared this passion with me would be the most interested in knowing that many notable pimp cards will be on the auction site withing the next day or so. Including a foil japanese Decree of Pain, foil Jace the Mindsculptor, foil nicol bolas planeswalker, foil Karmic guide, foil crucible of worlds, foil high market, foil unhinged lands and many many many more. So to any interested make sure to keep a look out as I could definately use all your help.
You know what would be even more pimp? Decent pictures. I am sure that I am the only person in the world that thinks this, but when you post crappy pictures of altered cards it's a sign of disrespect - like you are treating the artist as a servant that cranks out a product for you. Again, it's probably just me, but still.
You know what would be even more pimp? Decent pictures. I am sure that I am the only person in the world that thinks this, but when you post crappy pictures of altered cards it's a sign of disrespect - like you are treating the artist as a servant that cranks out a product for you. Again, it's probably just me, but still.
That i have no skill at taking pictures does not have anything to do with my respect for alters. It's like saying just because i'm blind i don't have any respect for actors. I'd tell you go shove it somewhere, but i'd probably be infracted. I'm sure i still will. I'm so glad i really don't care what you say or think about the issue, but you should really think before opening your mouth.
Oh and to everyone else. Sorry for the poorly taken pictures :).
Man stoyrm I don't care what others say about the pic quality, sure its not the best but it doesn't matter because your edh deck is by far the coolest thing I have ever seen. Sooooo many awesome cards
Stoyrm I really appreciate your deck from an artistic standpoint. It all looks very nice and a lot of it reminds me of Van Gogh, but that may be because of the shaky cam effect. Platitudes and pleasantries out of the way: I couldn't do this to an entire EDH deck. It fights against every one of my sensibilities. Alters that completely cover original artwork just aren't my thing (sans the two pieces I had done that make the previous statement hypocritical). To each their own though and I want to reiterate, that whole deck is beautiful.
i'm late to the party. as far as foreign vs. english though, i think that was well said. People mess up on their own cards enough of the time. Plus, when you get into sticky interactions such (i'm looking at you Chineese Wild Ricochet), it's so much easier just having it all in English so that everyone can really understand what's going on while you're explaining it.
No, Controvert isn't a common. Shh. I'm working on that.
My friend, who is quite the artist, has offered to custom art the stuff like Brainstorm and Diabolic Edict that cost wads of cash to foil out, so I'm pretty stoked about that. I've got some more stuff on the way, so I'll keep you posted, hopefully with images that aren't crappily resized.
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digging the pauper. my playgroup might be doing this soon, but normal edh keeps us very busy already.
I just reactivated a photobucket account and discovered I scanned most of my Niv-Nizzet deck before I cashed out of paper magic and wanted to share some of it.
The rest is non-foil and basically lost forever... oh well
Thanks, dude! It's an interesting deckbuilding exercise and play experience. For the record, my deck is meant to compete at a table of "normal" EDH decks. It seems to work, more often than not. In pauper, you don't have the kind of raw power that cards like Necropotence and Primeval Titan can offer you, but you've still got a lot more game than most players think! Tight play and good deckbuilding are more important than ever, but people often forget how much it sucks to get Capsize locked. ^^
Draft my Mono-Blue Cube!
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You're correct for normal multiplayer, but they're not on the French 1v1 banlist! That's a really nice Sharuum deck. Tawnos's Coffin is an interesting inclusion, is it just there for looping Sundering Titan/Filigree Angel or is it actually used as a control element?
Lover of EDH, hater of whiny EDH players.
Couldn't agree more. Although the FTV foil Mystical Tutor isn't my favorite either. Needs a "real" foil version. Great deck by the way! German is my favorite language other than Japanese.
I am visiting Japan at the moment, and since today is "shopping day" I'll be on the lookout for some smashing deals. One shop in particular I know usually has some awesome stuff. I wouldn't be surprised to find Tops and Rings for "half off" since the only format that matters here is standard. o.0
Where do you get German foils?! I love German cards and the next level of pimp for me is to German out all my foils!
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I'd start by looking in Germany.
After following this forum for a while I have been able to see others who shared a passion for pimping out their decks like I did. Now though, I am entering a new phase of life where unfortunately I now need the money I invested over the course of the past couple years in pimping out my decks. I was thinking that you all who shared this passion with me would be the most interested in knowing that many notable pimp cards will be on the auction site withing the next day or so. Including a foil japanese Decree of Pain, foil Jace the Mindsculptor, foil nicol bolas planeswalker, foil Karmic guide, foil crucible of worlds, foil high market, foil unhinged lands and many many many more. So to any interested make sure to keep a look out as I could definately use all your help.
WUBRGPauper Battle BoxWUBRG ... and why I am not a fan of Wayne Reynolds' Illustrations.
Yeah, please scan then post, cause now my eyes hurt
But, as the posters above me say, better pics please!
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That i have no skill at taking pictures does not have anything to do with my respect for alters. It's like saying just because i'm blind i don't have any respect for actors. I'd tell you go shove it somewhere, but i'd probably be infracted. I'm sure i still will. I'm so glad i really don't care what you say or think about the issue, but you should really think before opening your mouth.
Oh and to everyone else. Sorry for the poorly taken pictures :).
Edit: toned it down.
I think it's time for an update. Here's my Azami, Lady of Scrolls deck (the combo version).
Always a work in progress. Need to get a foil Merchant Scroll and Mystical Tutor, and either a foreign or altered Ertai, Wizard Adept. And more foil Snow-Covered Islands.
Awesome deck Shunma. It'd be annoying to play against, but at least there's something shiny to look at
Just need a special Worldly Tutor and Volrath's Stronghold, and FBB German Bayou and Taiga. This is probably my favorite EDH deck. Because it PWNS.
Edit: also needs a foil Verdant Catacombs. D'oh!