I also threw out my 2 Cataclysms in favor of testing 2 Chalice of the Void. Spoiler alert, in the games I brought them in from the SB, I never drew one. Ouchers.
Round 1 vs Grixis control
In the current meta, this is DnTs toughest matchup. (thank god elves is not played locally)
Game 1 was slim chances, but just got out valued.
Game 2, kept a marginal hand and got land punched in the head. Damn you deck!
Note- I did get to vial in the Hallowed Spiritkeeper to block a Snapcaster, and produce 6 tokens. Too bad he already had a True-Name down, and I was at 6 and he was at 18. Damnit.
Round 2 vs Tin Fin Depths
Game 1, we both mulled to 6, and he kept a sketchy hand that could have gone off if he drew in to it. I produced enough threats, to overwhelm his Children of Korlis. I kinda felt bad, but it was a race that I won.
Game 2, he just went off on turn 2 and there was nothing I could do about it. *slow clap*
Game 3, I drew all the answers all the time. My opening hand had both Rest in Peace and Faerie Macabre, plus StP. I felt REALLY good about his threats. The turn he Wished for Rec Sage, in the hopes of getting rid of my RiP, I topped my SECOND copy of RiP. At the end of the game I showed that I had just all the answers he could possibly throw at me. Yeah, all the answers showed up.
Round 3 vs Punishing Maverick
We both decided to split the round so we both got something for showing up, but played anyway.
Game 1, I had lots of answers for his threats. Just beat him down before he got his engine going.
Game 2, He overwhelmed my threats, his Bob did work. I also completely punted by not putting my Walking Ballista in from my SB. When I Recruiter'd, and I couldn't find it, yeah- I punted hard.
It was at this point I said, I am done. I was exhausted from the day and said I didn't want to play game 3. The rounds were taking forever, and I had been up since 5. My punt on the SB move showed me I was mentally fried, and just wanted to head home.
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Personal point of pride, just as I got my last card for my paper legal DnT deck- Surgical Extraction, I go and think about new cards- Chalice of the Void. Damn you Magic and changing things.
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I am fairly sure I am going to run Sneak/Show next week. The lack of counter magic currently in the local meta makes me want to do it. Just for the grins and giggles.
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I briefly talked with a guy who was running a Bonus Round storm deck. He had some interesting insights. He was also very happy with the lack of Flusterstorm in the current meta.
He was annoyed that his friend decided to 'adjust' the sideboard a bit... for some reason taking out Empty the Warrens.
The explosiveness of this deck makes it HIGHLY interesting to those who love math and storm counts.
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With my "winnings" from last week, I got to play for free this week and picked up a set of perfect fit sleeves. Needed more, and perfect timing.
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There are a couple auctions I am keeping my eye on. One I put a bid on, the other I am trying to figure out bidding. Its an absentee bid condition. Could be some VERY interesting cards, but I need some more information.
The auction well has been rather dry recently for me.
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