I played this deck yesterday and went 4-1 with it in a 33 person 5 Proxy event at Sydney. I came 2nd, only losing to a mate of mine playing a very strong Kobold clamp deck (and don't knock it until you have tried it - it can be insane and just go off on turn 2 or 3).

I ended up going...

Round 1 - 4 Colour control 2-1
Round 2 - Goblins 2-1
Round 3 - 7/10 2-1
Round 4 - Old school R/G beats 2-1
Round 5 - Lost to Kobolds (he had insane draws) 0-2.

A few comments....

Crucible of the World is just insane and the MVP of the deck! It helps with the combo (obviously) and is just nuts vs control or aggro/control deck. I found that playing prison style to get board control (and leave them with no lands) was the way to go.

This deck is full of synergy and one I believe is capable of beating any of the Tier 1 decks! Big call perhaps? Sure - but play testing and match play has shown me what it can do.

I have also been able to "go off" when it seems all hope was lost - gaining infinite life and then getting the combo with the barbarian ring when on 1 life.

Try it - its a real blast to play and competitive to boot!

Anyway, the tournament report will soon be up on www.mtgparadise.com.