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Deck Comments / Re: Grixis Shadow - Comments

« on: June 02, 2017, 07:40:31 pm »

I. shaving Snapcasters and Thought Scours seems bad
II. Considering Red is just a splash in this deck Blood moon seems like a bad idea. With 3 sideboard slots you could probably find other ways to fight the decks that Moon fights

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm 3.0 AER - Comments

« on: February 16, 2017, 08:23:40 pm »

That's definitely a sideboard option
I'm going to play this deck this weekend and then make some changes depending on how my matchups go

Another option is a list that goes all-in on Sram and 0-drops/equipment. This looks like:
CUT: Glint-nest Crane, Baral's Expertise, some copies of Aetherflux and Statuary
ADD: Whir of Invention (to maindeck), Ornithopter, Inventor's Goggles

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm 3.0 AER - Comments

« on: February 15, 2017, 05:02:19 pm »

This deck wins by amassing a critical mass of permanents and ornithopter eats an additional kind of removal which is very relevant in a deck with few creatures. It also doesn't represent an extra card off sram. Def worth running in some versions of the deck, maybe a UB one with contraband kingpin?

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Deck Comments / Re: Mill/Neuter - Comments

« on: February 15, 2017, 02:19:24 am »

True

Visions is good tech
Left out glimpse because mill spells that just mill are not very fun to cast. I prefer janky recursive mill like Sphinx's Tutelage.
Idk why I didn't put in Snap

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm AER - Comments

« on: February 06, 2017, 07:10:50 am »

Hey! Thanks for doing some playtesting. I've been focusing on Modern and Limited lately and haven't got this deck in paper yet.
Whir seems like a sweet card for the deck. You don't have problems with running only one Inspiring Statuary, though?

I'm less hyped on Pilgrim's Eye especially in my Sram build where he can usually smooth your draws into not missing a land drop, but I do love Glint-Nest. Where they shine most is mid combo, recasting them for U to dig 4-deep for another 0 drop to increase your storm count. A critical mass of permanents is imporant and I wouldn't considering cutting them out for more draw spells. I'll mess around with Metallic Rebuke and let you know how it goes; I know I at least want them in the sideboard.

I'll add Prism if I can find space for it, and Authority of the Consuls will definitely make the SB for Copycat. Ulamog would be a great SB card as well but I don't own one

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Deck Comments / Re: Tezzeret's Improvise - Comments

« on: January 30, 2017, 09:46:07 am »

Here's my suggestion: go Esper for Sram, Senior Edificer. Straight value off your 0-drops and Tezzeret's Touch, and there are probably some other toys that I can't think of right now.

Also, i think having more removal would be cool, since a lot of standard decks are going wide right now. Yahenni's Expertise is sick in this deck as you can wipe the board then cast a Tezzeret's Touch for free on your bone saw then swing into an empty board for 5.

cool list though!

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Deck Comments / Re: POLYMPORPH IS BACK AND IT WANTS TO HAVE FUN - Comments

« on: January 30, 2017, 09:40:55 am »

this is actually sweet

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm AER - Comments

« on: January 18, 2017, 01:05:11 am »

I hope you like it! Tell me how your playtesting goes ; AER brought a lot of cool toys and I'm not sure how to use them.

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm AER - Comments

« on: January 18, 2017, 12:47:32 am »

I run Pilgrim's Eye because
a) it allows me to run less lands in the deck, resulting in more value off Paradoxical Outcomes
b) it's a 3-drop, which the deck is short on
c) you can use it to Improvise your bounce spells
d) it's the only shuffle effect in my deck, which is necessary if you send 2 Outcomes to the bottom off a Glint-nest or Anticipate

There very well may be a better card for that slot but I haven't discovered it yet.

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm AER - Comments

« on: January 18, 2017, 12:27:42 am »

Cloudblazer is an interesting idea! It lends itself nicely to Inspiring Statuary. Maybe in the sideboard.

Yeah, Whir is definitely viable. I think it is a 'safer' card to play but limits the explosiveness of the deck, like you said.
I prefer Cathar's Shield over Ornithopter, as Ornithopter eats removal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and having a critical mass of permanents is really important when casting Paradoxical Outcome.

Anticipate is nice because it ensures you stay on curve early game. That's why I run it over Reverse Engineer, which can be hard to cast turn 2, which is when you need Anticipate the most. Glint-nest Crane is infinitely better than Anticipate/Reverse Engineer while going off as you can bounce it and recast to dig 8 cards deep for a 0-drop. It also comes down for U when you have Inspiring Statuary on the field, which feels great.

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Deck Comments / Re: Paradoxical Storm AER - Comments

« on: January 18, 2017, 12:10:29 am »

Thanks for the feedback! I think that 8 zero-drop spells is plenty.

4 Whir of Invention / 2 Aetherflux Reservoir / 2 Inspiring Statuary could be an interesting split. The problem with Whir is that it requires you to put your zero-drops onto the field before you go off, which means you will be getting half as many storm counts the turn you cast Paradoxical Outcome. I could see it being good against grindier matchups, where you could tap out for 7 and then combo off the following turn, but I think Improvising Baral's Expertise/Paradoxical Outcome/Glint-nest Crane to find a Reservoir mid-combo might be better and faster. There's definitely playtesting required.

You should check out my new version, which is WIP but splashing white for Sram, Senior Edificer: https://deckstats.net/decks/54826/646820-paradoxical-sram-aer-/en

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Deck Comments / Re: Improvised Eldrazi Aether Revolt - Comments

« on: January 11, 2017, 06:08:20 pm »

Looks good. Maybe go UB and add Contraband Kingpin to give your 0-drops more value? OR UR and add Quicksmith Genius

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Deck Comments / Re: Moodern Mill goes for the Kill (Help Wanted) - Comments

« on: September 28, 2016, 02:52:56 am »

archive trap + torrential gearhulk

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Deck Comments / Re: Standard Eggs - Comments

« on: September 17, 2016, 05:23:52 am »

i want to live this dream