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Stephen Menendian, Paul Mastriano, and Nat Moes prize split. Top 4 placement based upon swiss standings (except for Paul, who beat Coffee Cup).
1) Stephen Menendian
Tyrant Oath
4 Oath of Druids
4 Gush
4 Force of Will
4 Brainstorm
4 Ponder
2 Tidepspout Tyrant
1 Fastbond
3 Thoughtseize
3 Merchant Scroll
1 Ancestral Recall
1 Time Walk
1 Chain of Vapor
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Yawgmoth's Will
1 Flash of Insight
1 Krosan Reclamation
1 Brain Freeze
1 Black Lotus
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Emerald
1 Mox Ruby
1 Lotus Petal
1 Island
2 Volcanic Island
2 Underground Sea
2 Tropical Island
4 Forbidden Orchard
3 Flooded Strand
2 Polluted Delta
Sideboard:
2 Extirpate
2 Red Elemental Blast
1 Pyroblast
1 Pyroclasm
1 Spawning Pit
1 Goblin Bombardment
2 Shattering Spree
1 Pithing Needle
1 Tendrils of Agony
1 Blazing Archon
2 Tormod's Crypt
2) Paul Mastriano
Drain Tendrils
4 Force of Will
4 Mana Drain
4 Brainstorm
4 Accumulated Knowledge
4 Merchant Scroll
2 Thirst For Knowledge
1 Gush
1 Intuition
1 Gifts Ungiven
1 Recoup
1 Yawgmoth's Will
1 Tendrils of Agony
1 Tinker
1 Darksteel Colossus
1 Chain of Vapor
1 Hurkyl's Recall
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Time Walk
1 Ancestral Recall
3 Polluted Delta
2 Flooded Strand
3 Underground Sea
2 Island
2 Volcanic Island
1 Tolarian Academy
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Emerald
1 Dark Ritual
1 Black Lotus
1 Lotus Petal
1 Sol Ring
1 Mana Crypt
SB:
4 Leyline of the Void
1 Rack and Ruin
1 Hurkyl's Recall
1 Rebuild
2 Red Elemental Blast
1 Pyroblast
1 Duress
2 Thoughtseize
1 Extirpate
1 Pyroclasm
3) Nat Moes
4 Goblin Charbelcher
4 Empty the Warrens
1 Wheel of Fortune
1 Memory Jar
1 Channel
4 Goblin Welder
2 Living Wish
3 Red Elemental Blast
2 Pyroblast
4 Rite of Flame
4 Tinder Wall
4 Land Grant
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Pearl
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Emerald
1 Chrome Mox
4 Simian Spirit Guide
4 Elvish Spirit Guide
1 Lotus Petal
1 Lion's Eye Diamond
1 Black Lotus
1 Mana Crypt
1 Mana Vault
1 Sol Ring
1 Grim Monolith
1 Taiga
4 Street Wraith
Sideboard:
4 Caustic Wasp
3 Jester's Cap
2 Ingot Chewer
1 Bazaar of Baghdad
1 Mishra's Workshop
1 Ancient Tomb
1 Taiga
1 Eternal Witness
1 Storm Entity
4) "Coffee Cup"
Flash
4 Flash
4 Merchant Scroll
4 Force of Will
4 Pact of Negation
3 Summoner's Pact
1 Elvish Spirit Guide
4 Protean Hulk
4 Virulent Sliver
1 Heart Sliver
4 Brainstorm
1 Ancestral Recall
1 Duress
1 Thoughtseize
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Emerald
1 Mox Pearl
1 Black Lotus
1 Lotus Petal
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Chain of Vapor
1 Misdirection
3 Flooded Strand
4 Polluted Delta
1 Island
2 Underground Sea
2 Tropical Island
Sideboard:
1 Winged Sliver
3 Reverent Silence
2 Duress
1 Echoing Truth
1 Rebuild
1 Tinker
1 Platinum Angel
4 Leyline of the Void
1 Chain of Vapor
5) Francis Hart
4 Sphere of Resistance
4 Thorn of Amethyst
1 Trinisphere
4 Goblin Welder
4 Magus of the Moon
2 Triskelion
2 Dupilcant
1 Black Lotus
1 Mox Pearl
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Emerald
1 Mana Crypt
1 Mana Vault
3 Mishra's Factory
4 Misrha's Workshop
2 Snow-Covered Mountain
4 Mountain
1 Tolarian Academy
1 Strip Mine
4 Solemn Simulacrum
4 Wasteland
4 Juggernaut
1 Sol Ring
3 Sword of FIre and Ice
Sideboard:
4 Red Elemental Blast
3 Pyroblast
4 Leyline of the Void
2 Powder Keg
2 Viashino Heretic
6) Angel Rivera
Drain Tendrils
4 Force of Will
4 Mana Drain
4 Accumulated Knowledge
4 Thirst For Knowledge
2 Intuition
4 Brainstorm
2 Tendrils of Agony
1 Mind's Desire
1 Fact or Fiction
1 Chain of Vapor
2 Hurkyl's Recall
1 Rebuild
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Yawgmoth's Will
1 Ancestral Recall
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Time Walk
1 Mana Vault
1 Mox Emerald
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Pearl
1 Black Lotus
1 Lotus Petal
1 Sol Ring
1 Mana Crypt
3 Flooded Strand
2 Polluted Delta
4 Underground Sea
4 Island
1 Tolarian Academy
Sideboard:
4 Leyline of the Void
3 Pithing Needle
4 Thoughtseize
1 Tinker
1 Darksteel Colossus
1 Darkbalst
1 Echoing Truth
7) Nam Tran
Tyrant Oath
4 Oath of Druids
4 Gush
4 Force of Will
4 Brainstorm
4 Ponder
2 Tidepspout Tyrant
1 Fastbond
3 Thoughtseize
3 Merchant Scroll
1 Ancestral Recall
1 Time Walk
1 Chain of Vapor
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Yawgmoth's Will
1 Flash of Insight
1 Krosan Reclamation
1 Brain Freeze
1 Black Lotus
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Emerald
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Pearl
1 Island
2 Volcanic Island
2 Underground Sea
2 Tropical Island
4 Forbidden Orchard
3 Flooded Strand
2 Polluted Delta
Sideboard:
2 Extirpate
3 Red Elemental Blast
1 Fire/Ice
3 Shattering Spree
2 Pithing Needle
1 Tendrils of Agony
1 Blazing Archon
2 Tormod's Crypt
8) Kyle Pastor
Flash
4 Force of Will
4 Pact of Negation
4 Brainstorm
4 Merchant Scroll
4 Flash
1 Misdirection
1 Ancestral Recall
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Chain of Vapor
4 Protean Hulk
4 Virulent Sliver
3 Summoner's Pact
1 Elvish Spirit Guide
1 Heart Sliver
2 Thoughtseize
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Mox Jet
1 Mox Sapphire
1 Mox Pearl
1 Mox Ruby
1 Mox Emerald
1 Black Lotus
1 Lotus Petal
2 Underground Sea
2 Tropical Island
1 Island
4 Polluted Delta
3 Flooded Strand
Sideboard:
4 Leyline of the Void
3 Reverent Silence
2 Duress
1 Winged Sliver
1 Echoing Truth
1 Tinker
1 Platinum Angel
1 Rebuild
1 Hurkyl's Recall
Thanks to everyone who came! I was a bit tipsy there for a while! I think everyone had a great time!
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2008, 11:59:42 pm » |
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Congrats everyone! Kyle informs me that his last name is spelled wrong here; it's Paster.
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2008, 12:04:33 am » |
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How did the lotus petal treat you?
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2008, 08:20:44 am » |
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It was amazing. I ran it over Mox Pearl.
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 01:39:25 pm » |
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Congrats to the Top 8's.
Just curious, are Wastelands hard to find in the North East and Midwest? They are not prevalent in the Top 8 decks, that's for sure. If they are prevalent in the field then are the Tyrant Oath lists just squeaking by game 1 or losing game 1 and fighting thru with Pithing Needles on Game 2 and 3?
It seems that until a Needle hits the board a Wasteland is huge against these lists. I mean even Ghost Quarter would probably cause havoc!
Unless of course, Gush is just too good at dodging Wastes. I haven't played enough Gush Oath yet to know for sure. But, I would guess that Gush + Fastbond is effective at dodging Wastes and maintaining a high land count against Spheres/Thorns. But, just Gushing to dodge a Wasteland w/o a Fastbond is not going to win games with a Sphere/Thorn in play. I'm curious to know the success of these Basic land lite lists if Wastes were more prevalent.
NE/MW players, up your Wasteland counts so we can find out!
Quick Metrics count:
Top 8 MD Open
Gush: 9
Merchant Scroll: 18 (Watch list for sure, or perhaps time to lighten the Tutor load once again!)
Wasteland: 0
Dream Halls: 0 (Un-restrict it!)
Top 8 TMD
Gush: 23
Merchant Scroll: 19
Wasteland: 4
Dream Halls: 0
Top 8 TMD Day 2
Gush: 13
Merchant Scroll: 11
Wasteland: 7
Dream Halls: 0
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2008, 01:48:11 pm » |
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nice work fellas!
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2008, 02:00:41 pm » |
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Well done, Steve, Paul, and Nat. Steve, glad you like the deck  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2008, 03:40:36 pm » |
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Why is no Flash player running Ponder? I have had totally positive experiences with the card in the deck. Theory supports them as well as practice.
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Hahaha. I don't think that face quite suits my body!
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2008, 03:42:44 pm » |
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I count Paul's list at 57 cards. Is he missing land (maybe 3 snow-covered island)?
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2008, 05:42:29 pm » |
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I count Paul's list at 57 cards. Is he missing land (maybe 3 snow-covered island)?
On that same count, I only counted up 48 cards maindeck in Francis Hart's deck. Any chance we can see the missing 12? |
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An AMAZING play by mentally ill newcomer Philip Fry!
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2008, 06:26:14 pm » |
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Booyakasha! Nice job guys.
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2008, 09:39:57 pm » |
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Decklists updated and corrected.
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2008, 02:13:02 am » |
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Paul's list still misses one card.
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2008, 09:51:55 am » |
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How did that top three split work?
"So, we all want to split, how about you?"
"No, I'd rather play it out."
"Okay, Paul, beat this kid so we can all go home. In the mean time we're gonna go play Tekken, let me know if he creams you so we can reevaluate. Dibs on finals if Paul loses!"
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2008, 10:16:48 am » |
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Steve's top-8 match (against Kyle Paster) took a while longer than the other ones, so by the time he was finished, Paul and Josh "Coffee Cup" Chapple were already into game two of their top-4. I (Nat Moes) didn't really feel like playing anymore, being tired, hungry, and thirsty, and requested to Steve that we split. He was okay with that. Paul usually likes to play until he can pay for his trip, I think, since they come to Columbus from Pittsburgh. I was definitely fine with $50 since my ride to the tournament took about 6 minutes.
Oh, I should point out that this tournament was awesome, and the addition of a cash bar was a great improvement. Hopefully the Soldiery will try one of these again so that we can get more people to come. The turnout was a little disappointing in both the Standard and Vintage events for what was offered.
Props:
All the Cleveland gamers who came, and to Cup, Angel, and Nam for T8'ing.
Getting to use the swank women's restroom since the men's was being remodeled.
New sleeves protecting my cards from alcohol. Also, alcohol.
Slops:
Mulling six times in round one.
Subway being open from 12-2 p.m.
Where the heck was Twaun?
Demoralizing Josh Morford. Josh if you read this, I'm holding on to your $20 until you get back into Magic.
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« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2008, 05:16:47 am » |
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I bashed another thurminator. Im 2-0 so far.
Im too much man for that sandwich.
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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2008, 07:25:37 pm » |
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Did they let you sign the wall again?
@Nat, I'll be sure to tell Josh - tho what was the 20 spot for anyway?
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« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2008, 10:56:31 pm » |
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I had a really good time. I've played two Vintage tournaments and I have two top-8's so I think that's a nice start. I think I may have made a mistake or two against Steve that could have maybe tipped the match in my favor, but I'm never ashamed to lose to my mentor. The guy practically taught me how to play Magic in my early days I just hope the meta keeps shifting towards a Flash friendly format! But I will be bringing some technology to the next tournament, so look out!  |
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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2008, 03:52:00 am » |
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Yes like Smennen is the man. Congrats on a FABULOUS win yet again Steve, AMAZING DECK! |
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« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2008, 09:27:47 am » |
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i wish i was effen there, but i was sick.  tyrantoath was in two of the top8 and Nat Moes with belcher! omg! |
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« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2008, 11:34:18 am » |
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Time to start playing/SB'ing Jesters again. Oh happy day!
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« Reply #21 on: March 04, 2008, 01:23:29 pm » |
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I know that my list was short 3 lands, so I'm not sure which one missed the list. Probably LOA or the second island.
My top 4 match vs Flash was pretty terrifying. Game 3 I started with 2 Leyline and he Rev Silenced them on turn 1, which left me sitting there with no FOW... but he didn't have the win! Good games, tho.
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