Iced Earth- Pure Evil

A band that does not get enough respect here in the States.

I apologize for taking so long to reply to this. I needed time to consider all the options before being able to respond. And my conclusion is as follows:

I owe not only Eric, but the entire Vintage community an apology for that ruling.

What I did was brought in too much philosophy from the DCI into a Vintage event. It's a grass route format, and I sometimes lose sight of that. While it is important to implement a great deal of DCI policy into these events, there are also times when digression becomes necessary. I've used this as a device to help teach me of when one of those times for digression becomes necessary.

So, again, I wish to offer my humble apologies for what I consider a great error in judgement.

I can't believe you actually did the "Proffesional Magic" thing. LMAO!

And also, congratz to you, Chad, and Sara! go Ball and Chain!

Aaron,

You were a good player, and a better person. I wish you the best of luck with everything, especially in the new marriage. Hope to see you occasionally at Myriad.

With regards,

-Derek "Scoops" McAtavey

Iced Earth- Disciples of the Lie.

As for the format of that "Top 8 of the night" I suggest draft. Heres why:

1) It spreads it into a 3rd format, which tests much more skioll than just 1 format does.
2) Peopel may not have decks for both formats
3) Related to point #2- It would be WAY unfair to have Legacy decks face off against Vintage. And depending on matchup, vice versa.
4) A draft is a much lower key event than a constructed Top 8, which I think that an event like this(which is 100% designed for fun) almost requires.

I can probably acquire some Time Spiral packs for you if you wanted to do this Ray.

Wow. This blows I actually have to miss one of Rays events. Seriously. Blows.

Ray, as always, I am ALL in on this one!

That's pretty much why I don't run 4. I look at all the 4 ofs in the deck as things you want to be casting multiples of every game (Force, Mage, Brainstorm). Those cards are always useful. However, sometimes the rest aren't so hot. Multiple Grunts mean they both die quicker. A second Stifle may be one fetch land too late. and a Second Null Rod is most definately redundant. I agree that it is an important spell to resolve, but it just seems that it isn't worth the drawing of a dead card later in the game to gain that slightly higher percentage of resolving one of them.

LOL. This is absolutely Hilarious!

I assume this packet will contain both rules and philosophy. In that case, I'd include a section on when it is and is not appropriate to fix a game state. This seems to be a point of confusion with both players and judges alike.

Sorry, bad interpretation. Ignore me.

Actually, if you cast Death Wish, you get to see the cards. Think of it like an addition to the sideboard.

Actually Netherspirit, I know that JD(Cause of what he's already said), myself, and a lot of other people all agree with that. Thats actually the shortest explanation possible of why you name Tendrils w/ your Mage.

I agree with And11. However, in your situation, I'd tap the swarm.

Reason being, he probably didn't go for Massacre. While casting Will is nice, he's in a plenty good enough situation where he doesn't need to use it. As you said, he has a Jar in play. That combined with the Swarm swing would most definately put him over the top to kill you (I also assume he necro'd on his turn bringing himself to 9). And you know he's going for it this turn. He necro'd, he doesn't get another draw phase, and he'll start the turn at 7(or 4 from crypt). Nows the time to go, so you need to be able to counter anything you can to stop the win, which can only be doen if you can play spells post Draw 7, which means the Swarm can't be allowed to swing.

Maybe put the text:

You may pay 0 and put this into play. Play this ability only if ~this~ is in your hand and only during an opponents turn.

That way it's an ability on the card putting it into play, not actually playing the land. Wording would need to be cleaned up, but it's atleast a start.

Hey, looks like Me and Mike are in! W00T!!!

According to the Magic Floor Rules, players may not look at there sideboards during a game unless a card specifically allows it.

So, no, you cannot ust look at your sideboard whenever you want to.

Really good report. Congrats on your place, and an AMAZING year! Can't wait to see you in Boston man!

Also, I love the Infernal Contract. I think it looks like a really good addition to the deck. What are your thoughts?

Actually, looks like I can't make it here. 3 Hour car rides suck when made alone. Bleh 

I think peopel need to heed this advice. Grunt is probably the single best reason to play white. He not only disrupts graveyard dependent startegys (about 3/4 of the viable strategys in the format.) but he is a giant beater. 4/4 is pretty immune to damaged removal and is not going to die in combat. Simply put, he rules not only the attack phase, but the graveyard as well.

I second all the amazing times at Waterbury! I don't think that waitress will ever want to see us again after "A night at the Gentlemens club."

Thank you all for making my time so worth it. You all rock!

2 Days left. Whos going????

Sounds like a blast!

Manabond does not trigger Horn of Greed. Manabond lets you put them into play, which is not the same as playing a land. Horn of Greed only triggers when you play a land- during your mainphase. It does work w/ fastbond and Exploration because those cards allow you to play extra's, as opposed to putting more into play.

Holy Snap, I'm all in.

Anyone have any word on the Vintage Champs yet??

Any word on turnout? 9 Rounds means there was atleast 256- thats pretty good!

I guess I'll put my vote in

1. Andy Probasco (Winner)
2. Ray Robillard
3. Steve Menendian
4. Brian Demars
5. Dan Carp
6. Roland Chang
7. Travis Laplante
8. Diceman

No problem man. It not only helped another member of the Type 1 community play in a tournament, but it was for the benefit of Jacob and Roland. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.