I’ve recently picked up vintage after taking a break for about year and I’m ecstatic to see this deck being talked about!

Gush married to Dryad makes much more sense than to storm.  I really hope people aren’t trying to play this deck like a storm deck.  You don’t need a 10 spell count to win…just a few turns of 2-3.  If Fastbond comes out, all the better!  But it shouldn’t be a win/loss go for it combo piece.  It doesn’t want to win on turn 1-3 (although it does at times by accident)…it likes the 5-7 range.

Stripmine has always been a winner, especially after this deck takes off and people start to meta with Mazes.  There are a few cards I'm struggling with and they both point to the loss of life issue:  Street Wraith & Mana Crypt.  I've died to crypt several more times than it has come in handy on turn 2.  I always liked it in tog though so I’ll keep it here for a while (also comes in handy if you play an additional wish).  Street Wraith has been even more double-edged.  It's usually either spectacular or devastating. 

Haven't read Mr. Menendian's article which I'm sure discusses the nuances of Street Wraith, but in addition to the tutors, I've come across some awesome interactions with brainstorm, and vs. Duress.  Hardcasting him to pump a dryad, and winning with swampwalk also has come in handy once or twice.  But what are some possible alternatives for these 3 slots?  Is Sleight of Hand just not good enough anymore?  I’ve tried Sylvan Library, but as usual, is just 1 turn too slow, and has no synergy with FoW or Dryad.

Loss of life has always been an issue with this deck though, and the only ways to counter it is to play with inefficient jank.  Just another reason this deck is difficult/fun to pilot.

Also, has anyone had success/failure with Compost in the SB…too slow?