DD And MT Is Jace Beleren Being Courteous?
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Second Post: DD And MT Is Jace Beleren Being Courteous?
Table of Content
Prelude: Co-exist
1. The DD In My Life
2. VIP Tickets
3. Responding To Adversity
4. Facing Reality (“You Are Going Nowhere”)
5. Preservation (You Cannot Go Against All Of Them): What is the Causes? Did it happen for a reason or coincidence?
6. Constructing My First MT Deck
7. Level One “Increase Knowledge” Deck
8. The Day Of The Redemption MT (Redemption “Increase Knowledge” Deck Experience And Gameplay Biography)
9. Fans Claim
“Sege” Deck Biography And Beyond (Mainly On MTG Tournament Tip)
10. Level One “Sege” (“Increase Knowledge”) Deck Biography (Read #7 For MT Experience)
11. Level Two “Sege” Deck Biography
12. Redemption (High Level or Level 3) “Sege” Deck Biography And The Final Act (For The Fans. Redemption. Just Once Before The Expiration Date.)
13. MT Tournament Tip (Beyond “Sege” Deck Biography)
14. MTG Note And Abbreviation
Glossary And Index
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Co-exist
Borderline. Guideline. Co-exist. My “Stardragon Treasure” started when I was in middle school. Ever since then, my trade had been the center of attention among those who was a part of the “Stardragon Treasure”. One of the reason was because I was able to meet the demand. The coming up post, “DD And MT Stardragon Treasure” will have full coverage on “Stardragon Treasure”.
Also, my parents who was isolated, because of the English language gap and adjusting to the USA. I was able to provide them with English translation, because beside going to a regular public school, I had been taking extra courses such as after-school programs, Summer school programs, student-counselor programs, and etc. Other than providing my parents with English translation, I been serving term after term at my schools such as Equipment Room Monitor, Recess Monitor, Gate Monitor, Cafeteria, and Attendant Monitor. So, basically I had been taking charge early in my life.
At my house, I had done my share of house chores. In the article, “Cranberry Sauce” I wrote about the house chores early in life. Also, how it was transition into our contemporary thinking and our traditional thinking. Example: The conflicts between them such as contemporary and dynasty (tradition).
In the articles, “Invigorous” and “Invigorous: Community And Independent”, I wrote about energy and invigoration such as the community interpretation on those topics. Example: What it is like to hold the mile run record in my PE classes, being the first person to complete my cross-country run even with the extra distance, being called “Track Star”, and last but not least, try-out for sport’s teams. Those articles not only focus on the things listed in the example, but there were things that we might neglected such as isolation, out-casted, and etc.
In addition, those articles covered more than the energy and invigoration, there were also Straight As and Top Classes, and the connection with honor programs. Quoted, “The role models of our future.” Same as above, mainly on community interpretation on those topics, but this time a more austerely argument such as harden and callus of our everyday life. Another reason was I wanted to express my decision making during that time such as while I had straight As and top classes and at the same time was deciding on if I should enroll in the honor programs.
To sum it all up, the articles, “Invigorous” and “Invigorous: Community And Independent”, finding results from my past where there were conflicts with I am being invigorous. Possibility of how it might connected to my present time (now).
Another thing, coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS (Champion Streak Series) line, I had maintain the PT (Pokemon Tournament) for a long time. Beside maintain the PT for a long time, I had also maintaining my images as Pokemon Master with a CSS line. Example: As Pokemon Master I gave out tips, advices, suggestions, and recommendations to Pokemon Players. I also tutors and teaches about deck construction and plays.
As for the customs and traditions in the USA, beside being courteous and practicing mannerism, my life is like what I wrote above. In the article, “Cranberry Sauce” one of the argument would be that because of our traditional thinking, when we see a person who is being courteous and practicing mannerism, we would think (stereotype) that person as being classy, noble, and/or importance. In other words that traditional thinking is like a stereotype. Then, the stereotype would lead into more conflicts such as conflicts about a person who is classy, noble, and/or importance. Some example conflicts: Bloodline, Legacy, Prodigy, Pride, Hair, and Mafia.
In conclusion, because of my up-bringing, there are some different guidelines in our everyday life and everyday thinking, many of that differences I had wrote about in my articles, PTTS (Pokemon Tournament Tip Session) writing, Autobiography, and etc. Also, many of the topics was talked about while hosting the Daily Sessions and PTTS.
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The DD (Double Dilemma) In My Life
In my articles, “Marathon” and “Metropolis” I wrote about the conflicts I had with my parents. My parents was not the topic of the articles, but they were part of the argument. I also wrote that I was conditioning myself. So, the question, what am I preparing for? What is my parents preparing me for? During my PE class cross-country run, I am the first one to complete the run. Also, I took the extra credit by doing the extra distance.
The DD (Double Dilemma)… it is not my articles or cross-country runs, I am living the DD. How much I wished it was one of my articles or it was a cross-country run.
I immediately purchase a Magnum for protection. Every night, I counted the bullets I had. Maybe a way to comfort myself. I remember when I first just purchase my Magnum and ammunition, before I unpacked my ammunition, I noticed it came with one bullet. There were a note attached to the bullet. The note written, “You only need 1 bullet.”
I unpacked my ammunition. Loaded my Magnum. I drove my vehicle to a deserted area. Close to the train track. Thinking the train would cover-up the sound that my Magnum going to make. When the train starting to get close, I would fire my Magnum at target for practice. I could still hear the loud sound from my Magnum, but I think the train does cover-up some of the sound.
If I was to stop and think, I would probably agree with the note. “Why suffer when I could just ended my life?” A very simple concept, but I did not stop to think. The powerful force from that one shot will blow up my head clean. A quick and instant dead. I was glad, I purchase the ammunition with my Magnum. Because, I don’t think I will get a second chance such as going to the Gunshop for ammunition.
I had always questioned the stability of the Magnum even after I had tested before at Gunshop, until I finally purchase my own. For a handgun with a lot of power, it is very stable. I did not felt too much of the kick after firing each shot.
I could probably make the full 6 shots in a row without feeling any kick. I did tried before during the testing at Gunshop, but I haven’t tried with my Magnum, because I might need the ammo. Also, it would probably make too much sound. The train probably won’t be able to cover up all the sound.
In one those articles, my parent had argued, “After a mountain climber climbed all the mountains in the world, they will suicide.” They would repeated to me loud and clear. “Is the DD what my parents been trying to tell me all this time? Or a wake-up call, so that my life would not have to face a DD?” The education system taught us to state the point of argument at all time.
“Don’t cry Abe, I know what to do.”
“We are so much better than you! You and Abe get to stay cute all the time!” I blocked those memories. They would not. Or Abe and I already left for training camp, so they don’t have that opportunity. I blocked too much memories. They would not. But, it is an argument.
I don’t wanted to say this, “I think I am living one of my article that I wrote or similar.”
When a person come to a point in his or her life. Where all hope seem so far away. There are creatures from the darkness all around. How would this person overcome these situations?
While writing the article, “Marathon” I had thought about it. A person from the past time-traveled into the future. He only got what he wore on him. Into a world, where he no longer exist. In that scenario, he eventually found time-traveler agents who guided him in the new world. Together they solved the problems between the old world and new world. But, before getting to the time-traveler agents, he had to overcome a series of obstacles and problems. One of the problem was the ghosts of the old world. The line he used, “The future of the worlds is depend on me such as how far can a person go, it is all depended on me.”
He fought until the very end. Just when all of the ghosts of the past about to drag him down. They were all over him, then all sudden a hand was reached out to him. “Grab on!” I categorized that thought as futuristic science-fiction. Maybe joggers wear headphone, so they don’t have to hear their thoughts when they are jogging.
Beside the contemporary conflicts in our modern world, I think that thought might serve it purpose. Also, I interpreted in my article, “Marathon”.
… … Technically, I am a merchant since I open up two Online stores. Also, the “Stardragon Treasure” had a long history. I had seen label of brand name showing their history such as generations of history.
… … I have not stop to think about the DD… … “Brian Robeson survive the wilderness twice.” I think any person in my situation would also be upset.
To comprehend about what I am going through their might be sources a person might relied on. Example: From the film and video game, “Max Payne”. The protagonist on a raging revenge.
Sooner or later, there might be sources I don’t even know about. Beside, coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line, serving terms at my schools, club president, and opened up two Online store there were not much about me. Also, I would fall into the category as being competitive.
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VIP Tickets (Months Away From The DD)
“I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…”
From my first semester at the College until now, my “Stardragon Treasure” and I had came a long way. I am the club president at my college. My multimedia instructors had wrote me “letters” (to be use on my projects, jobs, contracts, and etc.) I had a stable income from my job. My two Online stores had a long history such as transition from my “Stardragon Treasure”. Also, I might just open up my Online stores for a few years, but I had been an Ebay Star Seller (accounts; stores) for many years. I even make time in my schedule to stop by “Artifact” (MT store) once in a while. By stopping by “Artifact” mean I am digging up my MTG (Magic The Gathering) collection of cards I had accumulated for many years. Basically, enough MTG cards to post up for sell in my two Online stores.
What could possibly go wrong at this point?
Yes, I am isolated. Yes, I do feel lonely sometime.
A flashback: “You are taking charge… As the club president… grand event… many people will be there…” My adviser wanted to congrated me, but those were the lines he used. “What could possibly go wrong at this point?” I repeated again to myself. The reasons I am having this talk with my adviser because I had just accepted a few big projects with my adviser. I will be the one working on the big projects, but he will be there to help me any ways he can.
I got back from my flashback. “I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…” That same line again. In that flashback, we would probably open up a few fancy cigar packs and fine champagne bottles and laugh and celebrated our achievements.
“WHERE?! Where are the cigars and champagnes? Where are the laughs and celebration?” I stop my thoughts. I then look over to the fine suits I had set on my bed. There were a few suits. I need a suit that will match me as the club president.
I must be very sad, because I don’t feel any of it. Then, I noticed some event tickets my adviser handed to me. “He probably thought I might have someone coming with me…” I feel like throwing up. I was just about to rip those tickets to pieces.
I remember a while ago in one of my E-mail page, I could not come up with a reason, I wrote that I am busy because I was about to get marry. But, that was a while ago. Also, it should have been understandable, because my schedule was full.
I am not angry at those event tickets. It just those tickets reminded me how lonely I am. Maybe that was why I did not know I had them until now, I just noticed I had some event tickets. I quickly try to come up with a reason, before I am going to rip them to pieces. “HE MIGHT… want them BACK!” I shouted out. “Those tickets are expensive… it is about $100 per ticket.” Also, those are not the regular tickets being sold, those are the VIP tickets. “U-N-R-E-P-L-A-C-E-A-B-L-E.”
“Just in case he need them back. But I don’t want to see them again.” I told myself. Then, I put them deep inside my drawer. I pretend I did not noticed them in the first place.
The coming event is a big event that happen once a year, and had been going on for many years.
“I am not going to ruin this big event… Instead, I am usually this perfect person in the event. I don’t know how I do it every time. It does not matter how I feel or what I had to go through, but I am always this perfect person.”
Then, in one of my voice mails, my financier left me a voice-mail. Basically, the voice-mail was asking me if I had receive an invitation to a gathering. “I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…” I repeated to myself again.
I am usually professional about these things. “Oh My God. I had reversed everything. I am the president. I am in charge. I run all these things.”
“That is why I had those VIP tickets, so I could distribute them among all the different departments who are a part of this big event.” I am basically trying to clear my thoughts. Take a few breath of air.
“Extra Double Espresso in the morning. A few glasses of fine wine in the evening.” One more time, I’ll try again. I am going to repeat that line again to myself. “I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…”
“I’ll stop by. Just for a few minutes.” I response to my financier’s voice-mail. I just wanted to drop off the presents, and leave. I been handling all of my affairs on my own, not that long ago, I started having a financier. Just for the tax part at least or something like that. As club president having financier or assistance should be something I have to get use to.
I am usually professional. But, that evening while stopping by the gathering and dropping off the presents, I told them about the big event I am going to be in charge of. “Probably I just had to be perfect all the time.”
Reflection: By saying that line, just said that my financier gathering cannot even compare to the big event that is about to happen. I cannot change what already happen. Again, “I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…”
I was right, those tickets are the VIP tickets, I was supposed to distribute them, but my adviser thought I already know that. He also had his mind set on nothing could possibly ruin this big event for us. “No problem, if you wanted to keep those tickets.” He would said something like that to me.
My financier wanted to do the same thing I did to them. But, I don’t know that. I still haven’t done my reflection. My financier know about my life, so it was not too difficult for them to get me back. I supposed getting even is consider justify.
It was until getting very close to the event, I noticed my financier’s scheme. Again, “I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…” My financier’s scheme was to get me to acquire as many tickets as possible for them, then on the last minute they will tell me they cannot make it for the event.
My adviser also notice something, but again, he had his mind set on nothing could possibly ruin this big event for us. So, when I am instead of distributing those VIP tickets, asking for more tickets. He knew something was wary.
“What have they done to my president?” Would probably be my adviser reaction. Just a tiny little bit of reaction from my adviser, I knew about my financier’s scheme. But, he been holding his reaction until it was close to the event.
A few days away from the event, he was saying something about the tickets. He did not said he could not get the ticket for me. But, I knew I fell into a trap. “I supposed getting even consider justify.”
I had not let down my adviser before. He forget all about it the next day. He even don’t care I had some VIP tickets that I did not distribute. He probably took all the blame already from all the other departments.
In conclusion, whenever I feel lonely I repeat this line, “I don’t know why, but… I did try… I don’t know why, I even try…”
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Responding To Adversity
Probably not a soul in the world know about the Double Dilemma (DD), because I have not say a word to anyone about it. Again, I did have meets and appointments with my manager and assistance manager to talk about my working hour. Long story. They were the ones that caused the Double Dilemma (DD), so it probably don’t count toward “I have not say a word to anyone about it.”
Relatives (Including family members) had portrayed a various situations that happen in life. Example: A situation when getting layoff (employee no long working for the company) from work. The relatives said something like, “You got layoff, you could borrow my car anytime if you want. Or, sleep over at my place anytime, until you are back on your feet.”
I did not engage in talk too much with relatives. If we talk too long, probably they still remember, back when I still have not got my first gaming system. When relatives brought over a gaming system, I would be the first person to wake up, and started the gaming system while still in my pajama. Because now, I am club president. I have two Online stores. I did not say a word about it to any of my relatives.
Maybe it is better that way. Probably relatives might say something like, “Still like those time when I brought over the gaming system.” Such as once I start something, I don’t let go. Could I be a part of those portraits my relatives portrayed?
I am not mute. I could talk such as the meets and appointments I had with my assistance manager and manager. As club president, I had to make announcement to my club. As for my Online stores’ transactions, a few time as part of the transactions, I would have Email communication and Online chat for weeks of time. Other time, I would have to go through hundreds of Emails during the busy weeks.
Again, the two Online stores is from my “Stardragon Treasure”. I don’t know if having Online stores was the best way such as continue my “Stardragon Treasure” Online by open up two Online stores. In college, I was taking Multimedia classes, so from those studies, there were researches saying that the Online world (AKA cyber world) are starting to rise in business. That was one of the reason, I took that step.
I have to stop my thought, I had done a lot of reflection in my writing... Change Scene...
“I know every cards in almost every sets such as the reprint, promotion, event, MT, and etc.” A Magic Player show up with a collection cards, want to engage in trade with me.
It is like a dream come true for an Elf deck to have “Nissa Revane” at that point of time. “Sorin Markov” was used in Vampire deck. There was something missing. I don’t know. I hear something about barrier.
I have more Vampire cards than Elf cards. Maybe I wanted to trade Nissa, but I know how important it is to his or her deck. Also, that person remind me of the dedication I put into Pokemon TCG.
“Nissa, just release, I heard Nissa work well with the elves?” I already knew the answer, because I know he or she had an “Elf” deck. Just saying that to continue the conversation. That person look at me for a moment. “You are new here.” The person surprised I don’t know about his or her “Elf” deck. “I am also looking for Nissa.” I did not said I was looking for Nissa. “I’ll let you know if I find some.”
As I am walking away, “But, I am also willing to make exception to trading my Nissa.” That person added.
If I were to watch a match, I’ll probably want to see that person’s Elf deck match-play. He or she is dedicated to Magic TCG. Maybe, I needed to say that line to that person, “I’ll let you know if I find some.”
Magic and Elf seem like a combination that goes together. In other words, the magic and elf combination been going on for a while, might be at multiple level. With an experienced Elf deck in the MT…
Having Magic Players like that person in the MT, I felt that coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line might not needed introduction. I don’t know how many time that person had got first place in the MT, but he or she is one of them who got first place.
Even though, I am sneaking into the MT, and having some magic time, it is okay to know about the environment. There is another person with a vampire deck. He or she also got first place before. Since I just joined the MT, the DCI system would not match me up with them. Maybe I accidentally saw their decks. To see Magic Players who are dedicated to Magic TCG was kind of like the line, “It is okay if you cross over my fence a bit.”
Again, I sneak into the MT, because the MT allow me to keep my mind away from the DD. If I were thinking, I would say that, “But, I think the Vampire deck and Elf deck, would be a match that have audience.”
The DD and MT happened all sudden. Probably at that point, I wanted to make the MT place as a regular MT that I go to each week.
I had a few talks with the store keeper, store keeper would told me, that the MT store, “Artifact” are usually open. Even at time when store keeper is not available such as store keeper said that one of those usual Magic Players sometime would watch over “Artifact”, so that it would stay open. Remind me of the PT place such as me and those Garnet Pokemon Players maintaining the PT, and sometime watch over “Name Of The Game” (PT store).
Again, the magic time does work to keep my mind away from the Double Dilemma (DD). Once a week. The beginning part (stage) of the Double Dilemma (DD) probably the most difficult part. Especially seeing relatives, don’t know what to say. Maybe that is why I haven’t say a word about it. So the MT environment should not matter to me, but because I been maintain the PT for a long time, maybe that is why knowing the environment come natural to me. Also, I have not see a Pokemon Player, Magic Player, or any kind of TCG Player who had come close to my CSS, so I felt that maybe there might needed an introduction or something (probably courteous). Example: Only so few got First place, fewer got first place streak. As for first place streak record, I haven’t see anyone got that many first place or close to that many first place (not talking about the character of the person).
In conclusion, those actions I took in the MT is part of my Pokemon Master with a CSS line responsibility. So, I guess that might be why that person saying, “Is Jace Beleren being courteous?” That person meant to say, he or she noticed those responsibility I took in the MT.
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Facing Reality (“You are going nowhere.”)
They might be right. “Brian Robeson survived the wilderness twice (two time).” Because he got out of the city. As twisted as it is, that might be true. Each time, I am starting to use my mind, I am losing myself.
“What are you doing, man?” Probably people might argued that the right way to handle the Double Dilemma (DD) is like the portrait that portrayed by my relatives: Again, Example: A situation when getting layoff (employee no long working for the company) from work. The relatives said something like, “You got layoff, you could borrow my car anytime if you want. Or, sleep over at my place anytime, until you are back on your feet.”
Also, since I had not told anyone about it, probably mean that I have decided to handle it myself. So, I would answer that question as, “I am doing fine.”
“You are going nowhere.” One of the assistance manager told me. When I went to pick up my last paycheck. Long story. They were the ones who created the Double Dilemma (DD). Also, that confirm that those meets and appointments with my manager and assistance manager probably does not mean anything. Again, I did my part. Long story. (“You are going nowhere.” Mean that I am trapped.)
Again, each time, I am starting to use my mind, I am losing myself. As long as I don’t use my mind I could manage. So, I was glad I got the MT to go to, it really help to keep my mind away from the DD.
“Ninja Gaiden” is my only way, but it is so far from reality. Because that way is probably like in a dream or during one of my video special effect session. Again, the DD was a sudden. Example: my workplace was fine. I had never receive a negative feedback before about my two Online stores, then all sudden the DD happen such as first, I am not schedule to work and second, I got a patch of negative feedbacks about my two Online stores. My life all sudden had a turn (curve), so I felt I needed to react to it fast, before it is too late. Example: I am picturing myself like in “Ninja Gaiden” the main character Ryu Hayabusa, loaned my car with weapons, driving at full speed. Determined. No matter what I am going out of the city. So, even though Ryu is a ninja, and he usually use katana, but I am driving, and I am firing guns. Destroying anything that is blocking my way. But, each day passed by, this dream or session is further away. It would have worked, if I had done it, the moment it came to my mind. After a few days, I felt maybe I needed a hostage along to pass border with patrols.
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Preservation (You Can Not Go Against All Of Them): What is the causes? Did it happen for a reason or coincidence?
Even Super Man have weakness. Super Man have strength of many men combined. He could fly. Rotated the world backward, so time reverse. I don’t even have those powers.
MT is temporary. But, that thought still had not register in my head, because I was not thinking. I did not stop to think. When I have time in my schedule, I would have my Zombie deck against my Fire deck. So, I might be new to the MT, but I needed the speed. I also needed game-play that is fast and non-stop, so there are no in between in my schedule such as so that I don’t have time to think. Also, coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line, lacking speed don’t know what it mean. As for the reasons to use those decks to accelerate my game-play speed, because in the Zombie deck, the zombies keep coming from graveyard continuously (non-stop), as for the Fire deck, the fire-spells are some of the fastest spell in the Magic TCG.
After a few of those fast and non-stop matches. While during the DD, everything that is happening (going on) seem like it should not be happening, but it is happening. So, it like a blend of reality and dream. I have to constantly occupying my schedule, because I cannot have time in my schedule to think.
So, in the midst of what is happening (going on), I remember having a dream. The dream took place during the night time, cover with fog. Only a few survivors are left, the whole place had been taken over by zombies, ghouls, skeletons, spirits, and etc.
There were only a few lamp-poles close by. The only light source are from those lamp-poles. So, those survivors are gathered on one of the lamp-pole. Then, all sudden, they could hear the sound of the zombies, ghouls, skeletons, spirits, and etc. coming closer and closer. “I’ll handle this. I’ll meet up with you guys afterward.” One of the elite/legend wizard among them said, while his back is facing them. He is glazing toward the sound, and set up the spells he going to use.
I am calm and cool. “Preservation.” I felt that showing anything beyond that, my relative or people might know about the DD. As the club president, having two Online stores, and coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line would put me on the competitive side. An argument would be, “I should know the consequence for being competitive.”
Before DD And MT I had schedule to write titles that I started, but when the DD started many things had changed. Example: A regular greeting from relative might sound luxurious. Maybe the relative might sense something about me that is not right or something.
In the film, “Batman Begin” was based on Comic series titled “Batman”. “Batman Begin” directed by Christopher Nolan. In the story, Bruce Wayne masked as Batman. The Wayne company was the most wealthiest company in the whole city (Gotham city). Bruce’s parents did not take part of their family company business, instead Bruce’s father is a doctor. Bruce’s father would said to Bruce that he does not take part in his family company business, but the people of the city been kind to his family. So, Bruce’s father used his company’s fund to build a transportation that connected the city. Give the people of the city an easy, accessible, and affordable transportation. Repaying the city for their kindness. Other than the transportation Bruce’s father constructed, he is not part of the Wayne family company business.
Bruce and his parents, during a night out to watch theater’s play, while Bruce needed to go outside to get some air. When they were outside, his parents got robbed and murdered.
The city been saying many things about his parents, but Bruce was very protective about his parents. So, instead listening to the things that was being said about his parents, he took the blame for his parents’ death to cover up what might be the reasons for the murders.
Bruce was still a child when his parents got murdered, so the police force took him in. The police force justice of making up for the justice that the city lacked. Example: how could Gotham city allow this to happen?
When Bruce was old enough, he bought a gun, and decided to take justice in his hand by killing the murderer who murder his parents. Also, right after the court had done with the trials, and decided to release the murderer. While the murderer was surrounded by reporters, Bruce was only a few feet away from him. Just moment from pulling his gun trigger. But, an assassin open fire and killed the murderer just seconds before Bruce could pull his trigger. The assassin was send by a leader of the mobsters.
Bruce personally went to meet the leader of the mobsters. As the prince of the Gotham city, after the gang of mobsters had some beating on him then, the leader of mobsters had a few words with him. Telling Bruce, he will never understand. Example: The Wayne family is the wealthiest family in Gotham city. Bruce been living in mansion with servants. He don’t know the meaning of poor.
This is showing that Gotham city cannot have people like Bruce’s parents to exist. Because Bruce’s parents are neglecting their fortune and wealth, to become doctor. Also, his parents provided the city with an easy, accessible, and affordable transportation. Bruce’s parent was too good and too kind. So, even if being the wealthiest people in the city could not make up for being too good and too kind. This mean people who are too good and too kind cannot exist. Gotham city could not have Bruce’s parents to exist. It is the city, the Gotham city to blame. The leader of the mobsters was saying, Bruce will never understand. Because he is too protective of his parents. Also, he don’t know the meaning of poor.
Maybe the city could not have my CSS (first place streak record) to exist. Only half the participants could get to semi-final rounds. How many could get first place? How many could get first place streak? How many could get first place streak record? Because Bruce’s parents were the wealthiest family in the city, they got an easy way out. As for me, I don’t think I have the wealth like the Wayne family. So, the “Ninja Gaiden” way out would be my best choice.
I don’t think the Double Dilemma (DD) is a coincidence. I don’t think, my assistance manager and manager purposely ignoring me is a coincidence. I don’t think all sudden, I got a patch of negative feedbacks about my two of my Online stores is a coincidence, I don’t think my relatives portraying those situations was a coincidence. “Don’t say, I did not said so.”
If there is justice, my relatives could use the time like when I still have not got my first gaming system, when they brought their gaming system over I was the first person who wake up and I was still wearing my pajama when I started the gaming system.
An anti-Pokemon or anti-PT, could argued, “Do you know how many first place you have to get to have that CSS (Champion Streak Series)? There were people who don’t even a get a percentage of that number of first place you had in their whole life time.”
In conclusion, if Gotham city cannot tolerate noble people such as people who are too good and too kind even if they are the wealthiest in the city. Then, the city cannot tolerate my CSS as well. Now things are much clearer. I could at least know what had happen such as it was not just a coincidence. As I continue my MT matches, I now registered that the MT is probably temporary. I have to look for an opportunity such as a fighting chance. Maybe might not be like “Ninja Gaiden” how I pictured, but probably would not be far away.
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Constructing My First MT Deck
The talk with the Magic Player with an Elf deck. That Magic Player was some what right. Also, right after our talk, immediate, without second thought, he or she rushed to the store display , and bought the only “Nissa Revane” card in the MT store display. “That could have been me.”
By somewhat right, because I have 3 holographic “Elvish Champion” cards. Those cards are getting close to “Expiration Date”. At this point, expiration date are second in the priority. I have a lot of Magic TCG cards. I don’t know which ones had reprint such as which ones are Standard MT playable. Because I own two Online stores, Magic TCG was going to be put up for sell in either or both of my Online stores.
First holographic “Elvish Champion” card was a prize from one of the Wizards booth promotion contest. Second one, Magic TCG Online promotional event. Third one, probably trade, since I already got two.
Other noticeable Elf cards: “Elvish Archdruid”, “Elvish Pipper”, and “Nissa Revane”. And “Eldazi Monument” (AKA The Barrier). I don’t know about The Barrier at that point of time such as when it had just released.
DCI System would not match me up with those experienced Magic Players, because I just joined the MT. I supposedly according to the DCI System, the talk I had with the Magic Player with the Elf deck would consider uncommon.
A flashback from Gen Con, “5 Minutes until the Tournament begin.” I don’t have a lot places to go to. I usually stay at the tournament area. I had joined more tournament than I would have in a year duration in those few days at Gen Con, because of non-stop tournament one after another. The 5 minutes grace period was probably the longest in between tournament. Because of the non-stop, I might have got some food and drink, but skipped sleep. “Maybe this is where I belong.”
The classmates that I went to Gen Con with asked me, “So how many tournament did you joined?” I answered, “Three.” “That is it!” They were surprised. “I haven’t finish. Three days in a row.” “Non-stop without sleep.”
Again, the MT was not part of my schedule, I joined the MT, because the DD happened. I don’t even know why I had that flashback. “I had a job. Two Online stores.”
I must have felt a bit of my exhaustion from my full schedule, so I dozed into those flashbacks.
When I returned from those flashbacks, the store keeper from the counter said, “There are many Magic Players. The store could not keep up with the Magic TCG cards demand. So, if you want to help out by selling some the cards you don’t need that would help out a lot. But, I see you making a lot trade, so I didn’t want you to miss out on some the trade you might make.”
I look over to the 4X “Time Warp” cards in the store display. Earlier, there were even “Nissa Revane” in the display. Just one “Nissa Revane” card. I been having my eye on both the “Time Warp” and “Nissa Revane”. I might not know a lot about the MTG at that time, but I do know that Magic and elves goes all the way back. I would mostly be the store most value customer, instead there might be a possible trade.
I been visiting “Artifact” many time, but did not joined the MT. That might be why the store keeper asked me if I wanted to sell my cards. “I just read the Standard MT rule the other day. Reprint was allowed. So, it was a surprise, now I might be joining the MT.” The store keeper was very understanding. “The Magic Players going to be glad to hear this.”
I usually dwell. The correct word is reflection, because I been journal keeping regularly. But, not since the DD started. Again, each time I use my mind, I am losing myself.
There were films, trying portray the wars such as the soldiers are surrounded by guns firing and bombs exploding. There were History Channel, Discovery Channel, and etc. had documentary films on the past wars. There were differences between the hollywood film and documentary film. Also, the documentary films had to through production process and editing process. But, I haven’t really thought of arguing about any of those films such as the films and documentary films.
The DD are not too far from those war films. “I choose to go to Gen Con. At Gen Con, I choose to join those tournament non-stop for three days without sleep. But, I did not choose for the DD to happen.” Maybe that might make some sense.
I am on the road driving my car. “In the face of adversity, a person true-self will show.” A wisdom that was pass down. How much will I have to show? Instead of using my mind, I am facing my adversity. Then all sudden, I went to the other side of the road. With cars coming on the opposite side. “Probably need to have nerve of steel.” Then, after some seconds, I went back to my side of the road. “Was that enough?”
Maybe that was just a taste. “What happen if I found out I was set up? Will it be worst than having a car collision?” Again, each time I use my mind, I am losing myself. “I will join the MT. Decided.”
“Jace Beleren”. He is blue color. I will stay in the character of “Jace Beleren” like my deck. My deck will be focusing on Increase Knowledge. The blue color is known for that. I will sign up for the MT, the next time I stop by “Artifact”. I have either 2 or 3 “Jace Beleren” cards. So, to have a set of 4, I probably need to purchase 1 or 2 card(s) at “Artifact”.
The next time I stop by, “Artifact”, I rushed to the register counter as fast I could without greeting the Magic Players. “Sign me up for the MT. Also, I need to purchase “Jace Beleren”.”
“We been selling Planeswalker cards very quickly. But, I think I might have a couple of “Jace Beleren”.” I just saw “Nissa Revane” Planeswalker card the other day in the display. So, the store keeper was right, those Planeswalker cards does sell quickly.
I probably might have to face “Nissa Revane” and “Sorin Markov” in the MT.
My eye glowed as the store keeper handed the “Jace Beleren” to me. “I knew I was going to use “Jace Beleren”. But, I got use to having reflection.” “I know. I know. There are pros and cons.” I already pictured myself defending “Jace Beleren”.
“Again, the Planeswalker been selling fast. I apologize, but that is all I got. Might not be the complete set of 4, but you could get started with them.” The store keeper said as he handed the “Jace Beleren” to me. I quickly opened my binder, and quickly flipped to “Jace Beleren” page. “I already got a few of them.” “Holographic “Jace Beleren”, that is the first time I see holographic “Jace Beleren”. From the promotional Jace VS Chandra.”
After the store keeper done with the transaction of my purchase, “We talked about it the other day, reprint are allowed in the Standard MT. So, you are set. I’ll see you when the MT start.” The store keeper did said something about the application as well such as it will only take less than a minute. Or the first few MT, I don’t have to fill out the application would be fine. (DCI System application) As the MT coordinator, he or she probably know ways around the DCI System.
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Level One “Increase Knowledge” Deck
Coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line, I am familiar with the PT. I cannot said the same thing for the MT at that point of time.
Even though, I sneak into the MT, but I notice fans been watching my first MT matches, but they did not claim as fans at that point (basically those fans did not comment much at that point).
As for my Pokemon Master with a CSS line, like I wrote in the TFPD CSS (Tounament First Place Deck Champion Streak Series) Schedule, my first few first place at the PT seem as those they were unofficial. I started having recognition, after I started my first place streak with my “Haymaker” deck and at the same time having a show and tell of my “Haymaker” in a front of a group of gathered Champion Pokemon Players, Experienced (Veteran) Pokemon Players, and Magic Players.
The reason I said that I had a lot of Magic The Gathering (MTG) cards, because I was planning to post them up on either or both of my Online stores.
Before the DD started. After some visit at “Artifact” (MT store), there might be Magic Players who saw my binders (folders) of collection of MTG cards. Basically, there were cards from Alliances Block (1996), Ice Age Block (1995), and older Block. In other words, from look of my binder of cards mean that I had more than 10+ years of MTG experience such as I had finally completed my MTG training. Like the trilogy films, “Star Wars” Episode 4 A New Hope, the protagonists just complete his or her training. (“Where were him or her train at?” “Belle of the beast.”) The trackers and bounty hunters could not find the protagonist because he or she was in the belle of the beast.
As for my side of the story, my “Stardragon Treasure” been very active when I first started during my Middle School year. Pokemon TCG is consider as TCG, and MTG is also consider as TCG. But, MTG was the first TCG to release and had 10+ years of history. So, in my “Stardragon Treasure” trade I accumulated a lot of MTG cards. “I should know what to do with those MTG cards, right? Because I come from Pokemon Master with a CSS line such as I am an expert TCG Player.” In conclusion, that is why I took that step and went to “Artifact”.
Either way, even though, after a few visits, we all sat down and had a full house MTG matches. But, we only use cards we gathered from tables and counters. Stacked them into one huge deck. We also made exception to the rule.
“I had gone over this many time. My “Increase Knowledge” deck is at level one. Also, this is during the Double Dilemma (DD). I have to drive a long way to get to the MT. I paid the entrance fee. I just want to have some magic time.”
Dreams that seem so real yet, it is in a fantasy realm. The lights in my house flicker and flashes as I am engage in my MTG matches. Sometime even the earth starting to quake and tremble. “I just want to have some magic time.” This is another reason I join the MT (beyond the reasons I already had for joining).
Just having some magic time in the MT matches. Able to use “Jace Beleren” in the MT. The “Counter Spells” are sleek and manageable. Again, the “Increase Knowledge” deck is at level one. I did not expected to get first place. Especially with the DCI system running the MT. According to the DCI system, I just sign in the MT for the first time in my life. A theory: if I am not pair up with experienced Magic Players, how would I score point(s), and able to advance to championship round?
Either way, the DD already gave me enough problems. I am joining the MT, so that I could keep my mind away from the DD.
By my second MT, I added “Tezzeret the Seeker”. My opponent about to laugh instead there were a few chuckles, “How are you going to win, all you got is Counter Spells?” (I substitute the words Counter Spells in his or her line.) By using the word, “Win” he or she mean how I am going to do enough Life Point Damage to win.
Usually I waited for my opponent to open their mouth, then I use “Tezzeret the Seeker” which I been holding in my hand. But, he or she does got a point. A few days before, I joined my first MT, a fan did comment, Something about keeping track of my matches.
“Maybe “Tezzeret the Seeker” belong to a renowned deck. But, I been holding it in my hand, because I am not going to let Tezzeret steal Jace MT time.” When I decided to win the match, then I will play Tezzeret. The theory about the DCI system seem reasonable. Example: If I have no possibility to advance to championship round, then my MT rounds might not be as important to me as for those Magic Players who have a possibility of advancing to championship round.
The fans could not hold it in anymore, “Come on. Show us that combination with Tezzeret.” So, my opponent about to laugh, all sudden went into a panic. “Huh. What you said? I haven’t seen any other Planeswalker other than “Jace Beleren”.” “Well, he mean this combination.” So, I played my Tezzeret. My opponent quickly snap back, “I have 30 Life Points. Almost double my starting Life Points. The “Jace Beleren” deck barely do any damage. Also, he is down to a few Life Points. This match already over for “Jace Beleren”.”
“Unless you have a “Jace Beleren” deck, otherwise, don’t use those words is already over.” That would probably be the fans response. But, the fans hold it in this time. Instead the fans kept quiet, and let the match continue. “This Magic Player might misunderstand that “Counter Spells” are used for aggravation.” I thought to myself.
My opponent is going for the “STACK”. “Ugly. Eeeke.” All sudden, all the fans came hurried to watch my match. Again, “Counter Spells” are not used for aggravation. He or she should have expected, he or she said earlier in his or her own sentence that my “Increase Knowledge” had many “Counter Spells”. “Usually the stack happen during championship round.” A fan commented.
“Thank you very much DCI system. This is my second MT, and I have to experienced stack.” Example of the stack: Bottom of the stack, Tezzeret card, then opponent’s Counter Spell, then my Counter Spell, then opponent Counter Spell, and then finally my Counter Spell. Opponent cussed a few “cuss words”, then in aggravation said, “This is bullshit.”
“Another win for “Increase Knowledge” deck.” A fan commented proudly.
The fans. The stack. The turnaround. All of it seem so natural. Again, I was there to keep my mind away from the DD. So, I did not post questions.
If I were posting questions:
MT experience argument: “It is natural for a Magic Player to have fans on his second MT?”
My answer: Coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line, almost every matches I have fans cheering and celebrating along the way. So, reflexes from my Pokemon Master with a CSS line.
Cards quantity and quality argument: Magic Players had seen my binders of collection of cards, but they had not heard of my “Stardragon Treasure” or my two Online stores. In addition, those binders of cards went all the way back to the Alliance Block (1996), Ice Age Block (1995), and older Blocks. Those Blocks are more than 10 years ago, so they might think I had 10+ years of MTG experience. Also, I have multiple binders of cards, so they might think that I had all the cards I needed to construct my deck. Also, they don’t know that I am currently have to handle the DD.
My answer: This is my second MT. As for my binders of cards, I still have not got the chance to look through all of my MTG cards or sorted those cards out. But, I did found many reprint cards in my binders of cards. Especially, because of the Core Set releases such as Core Sets are made out of almost entirely reprint cards. In conclusion, I have a handful of cards that I could use to construct my deck for the standard MT, but definitely not enough cards to construct a deck I wanted to construct.
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The Day Of The Redemption MT (Redemption “Increase Knowledge” Deck Experience And Gameplay Biography)
Plan:
1. At around noon, eat my lunch. I usually cook my meal. But, today, I am going to get a few “Big MaC” at McDonald.
2. Drive to the first MT place
3. Park my car
4. Enter the MT place
5. Greet the fans and store keeper
6. Talk with the fans and store keeper like usual
7. I needed to purchase many cards. After I selected all the cards I wanted to purchase (usually in binder and some time in boxes), then I am ready to purchase the cards in the display. I would say something like, “Those “Time Warp” you just cannot separate them. You know what I mean?” (I usually limited to one line since I needed to go to another MT store and get ready for the MT in the evening) The store keeper would answer, “I was wondering when you going to say that.” Priority #1 are those “Time Warp” cards. As for the 4X “Day Of Judgement” cards, the store keeper would understand some time even Magic Player could get a break. Same with the land cards, but I only missing 1 or 2. Then, purchase some dices, sleeves, boxes, tokens, counters, mats, and etc. Make it like I am on a shopping (spending) streak... “I am just buying” (Also, it is a rare occasion)
Repeat the following to myself:
“Drawing “Time Warp” card around the “Fourth Turn” will make all my trouble worth it. Would be much better to draw it earlier than the “Fourth Turn” than later. Redemption Tournament.”
“Day Of Judgement cards will buy me time, if I cannot draw the “Time Warp” card(s) in time.”
“By now the whole MT should know my deck focus on “Increase Knowledge”, so drawing the cards I needed is part of it.”
8. Depart from fans and store keeper
9. Repeat 1-7, but it is getting close to the evening, so I am eating dinner
10. DESTINY. My final chance, to trade with Magic Players to get the rest of the cards, such as cards that was sold out (I did not find ) in the two different MT stores. MT should start any time sooner.
11. MT Begin.
DESTINY: A period of 15-60 Minutes right before the beginning of the MT. Last chance to trade with Magic Players for cards that you needed for your deck.
By now, the Magic Players probably already came up with comment about my “Jace Beleren” cards. Examples: “This is a Magic Tournament.” “I am not holding back.” “Is “Jace Beleren” being courteous?” “Is rare to see “Jace Beleren” being use in the Magic Tournament.” “The new version of Jace had better powers, but required more mana to play.” “The Only Playable cards in his deck are Twincast.”
Could have been the result of the comments, there were Magic Player(s) know that I had “Twincast” cards in my deck, and they still use “Diabolic Tutor” card. Basically, saving me all the trouble of using cards that allow me to draw cards from my library. In a way, “Diabolic Tutor” is limit to only drawing 1 card, but you get to search your whole library for any card. Example: “Increase Knowledge” mean drawing cards from the library. “Diabolic Tutor” card effect allow a Player to search his or her library for any 1 card.
Full description of “Diabolic Tutor” card, it is Swarm (dark color element), and it is Uncommon. As for the other 4 colors, you might have do a lot of searching to find similar effect as “Diabolic Tutor”. When you found them, they are not Uncommon instead those cards are usually Mystic Rare or Rare. Also, most likely those cards had already expired, so have to wait until those cards reprint to use in standard MT.
Finally, I am going to get it all back. Also, “Sege” is at a high level. Now they will understanding why I been trading to get the cards I need.
“Believe me you wanted to save your comment(s) until the match is over.”
First Match In The MT: “The first one will be… “attractive”. If it is just somewhat attractive… that Magic Player would add comment to make it more attractive.”
After the first round, there were a lot of talking. Fans and Magic Players calling other Fans and Magic Players to come watch “Time Warp” cards “IN ACTION” (Live). “Check it out. A lot of the Magic Players thought “Time Warp” would work better at another Block.” All sudden, I felt that my “Time Warp” cards had just multiplied in value.
“HOW MANY TIME?” The Store Keeper would raise his or her voice so that he or she could be heard from the register. “His whole deck (library)! So, that was all 4 of the “Time Warp”.” “NO… He “Twincast” his “Time Warp”” Another Fan would added. I think by taking all the extra turns from the “Time Warp”, I did 6-7 turns in a row before. But, at average MT matches, I do 3-4 turns in a row. Using my whole deck is not a rare thing since my deck is called “Increase Knowledge”. The reason for that line is because there are a lot of cards that allow me to draw from my deck, and I could easily draw my whole library. So, not drawing all the cards at once is the strategy.
The fans after watching the first few rounds thought I was going to get first place. A few of the fans gathered their cards collection and trade or borrow cards in the MT store and MT place asked me about some cards they might have missed in my matches. Then, quickly they constructed the “Increase Knowledge” deck like mine. To test out the combination I was using, because they said they had seen many TFPDs (tournament first place decks) before Online, but they have not seen a deck like mine. So while in between my rounds, there were fans asking me about my plays, and I would show those plays to them.
The following are Redemption “Sege” Plays:
The “Time Warp” Play
“Time Warp” ability allow the Player to take another (extra) turn. “Time Warp” required 5 manas to cast/play (use the card/spell). By following the regular playing 1 land per turn, “Time Warp” could only be use on the “Fifth Turn” (Example: 1 mana = “First Turn”. 5 manas = “Fifth Turn”)
Set Up: So, the setup, have creature, artifact, enchantment, sorcery, and etc. to increase that regular playing 1 land per turn to able to use “Time Warp” earlier than the “Fifth Turn”. The following cards are example of cards that provide Mana like the land cards: “Bird of Paradise” card is a Creature Type (commonly use Rare cards, reprinted many time), the various Borderpost and Obelisks cards are Artifact Type, “Trace of abundance” card is an Enchantment Type, and “Rampant Growth” card is a Sorcery Type.
1. Play “Time Warp”: Take an extra turn
2. The next turn (during the extra turn), play “Time Warp” again, take an extra turn
3. Continue playing “Time Warp” to have multiple turns in a row. My average MT matches, I do 3-4 turns in a row. If you have extra “Twincast” card(s) then, use “Twincast” to copy “Time Warp” for 2 extra turns. (“Twincast” ability allow the Player to copy a Sorcery Spell or Instant Spell)
Opponent use “Twincast” card Scenario: As long as you play “Time Warp” or “Twincast” to copy “Time Warp” each turn or every 2 turns, even if your opponent use “Twincast” to copy your “Time Warp”, you may still continue your extra turn(s) until you are done with taking all of your extra turn(s).
“Runeflare Trap” Play
“Runeflare Trap” does damage to your opponent equal to the number of card(s) in your opponent’s hand. Example: 1 Card = 1 Damage. 7 Cards = 7 Damage. (Only at the end of the Player turn, if a Player have more than 7 cards, then that Player will have to discard his hand down to 7 cards.)
The Set Up: You want your opponent to have as much cards as possible in his or her hand.
The “Runeflare Trap” Play had ways to play, the way I played was just a few of the plays (ways). Also, In my average MT matches, I do 3-4 “Time Warp” in a row. In other words, I usually end my matches right after I use the “Time Warp” play.
1. During 3-4 “Time Warp” (Turns): Use “Jace Beleren” to add cards to your opponent’s hand. You could end the match by the following: #2 or #3-4.
2. Check to see if you have enough “Runeflare Trap” cards in your hand to end the match. (Each Player start with 20 Life Points) Also, “Runeflare Trap” cost 6 Manas to cast. After the first “Runeflare Trap”, you could use “Twincast” card to copy it. “Twincast” cost 2 Manas to cast. Did not have enough Mana or did not do enough Damage? Then do #3-4 instead.
3. Before ending 3-4 “Time Warps” (Turns): depending on the color of your opponent deck, have a few spells ready, because your opponent now have cards in his or her hand and Manas from his or her “Untap Step”.
4. During your opponent’s “Draw Step”: Have “Howling Mine” card(s) and “Font of Mythos” card(s) to add cards to your opponent’s hand. If he or she drew 3 or more cards, “Runeflare Trap” only cost 1 Mana (instead of 6 Manas) to use (cast). You should have at least 2-3 “Runeflare Trap” cards in your hand. If for some reasons, not enough, then “Twincast” the “Runeflare Trap”.
About my side deck: I believe the DESTINY period could have been just eough to complete Redemption “Sege” deck. As for my side deck, it is second in priority.
1. I have “Safe Passage” cards, just in case a Magic Player decided to use “Sadistic Sacrament” card(s) to remove the “Fog”. Another reason to switch in “Safe Passage” because “Fog” is not enough against Goblin Rush. Example: from the talks, it is faster than Soldier Rush.
2. When against Soldier Rush, Goblin Rush, and etc., the “Volcanic Fallout” cards could destroy multiple creatures at once (a similar card to “Day of Judgement” card, but cost 1 less mana to cast which mean 1 turn ealier to cast.).
3. As for Negate, to negate the “Sadistic Sacrament” or Negate against “Runeflare Trap”.
4. “Celestial Purge”: For those people who had seen a boxing match before. Picture a signature punch that the audience will stand up and in loud cheer or roar, and started clapping. This card pack a punch.
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Fans Claim
When the MT result came out, even though, I won all my matches, but I did not get first place. The fans match-played the first place deck against my deck multiple time. They said the outcome had always been mine. Meaning my deck won each time. I did not said anything. Like in my PTTS, talking about Pokemon Players creating scenes. So, I did not wanted to be the Magic Player who caused a scene. In other words, I knew my deck was the better TFPDs in the MT. That could be the reason, I did not keep track who got first place. I think the first place deck could have been the Goblin Deck. “Warren Instigator” card a Goblin creature was just released. Combined with “Goblin Chieftain” card and “Siege-Gang Commander” card. On the Third turn (Second turn if “Instigator” have haste) if you don’t have mana left, that combination does 15 Life Points of Damage, 75% of the Starting Life Point (each Magic Player start with 20 Life Points). If you still have mana, that combination could do up to 25 Life Points of Damage. Note: the 10 out of the 25 Damage from “Siege-Gang Commander” required 10 mana (2 Damage Per 2 mana).
Soldier Deck (Other names Champion And Noble Deck, and etc.) usually end the match at around fourth turn or fifth turn. But, those matches are in a regular all-out battle. Example: not using cards like Fog or Safe Passage. Goblin Deck are similar to Soldier Deck. But, Magic Players had said that Goblin Rush is faster than Soldier Rush. Goblin Rush might be faster but, Soldier Rush had a better defense. In addition, Soldier Rush with some tactic could avoid being countered. As for Goblin Rush, after the rush, you are left open for counter attack. Furthermore, in Innistrad set, there are Champion card and Noble card. Soldier Deck reminded me of my “Haymaker” Deck from Pokemon TCG. (“Haymaker” started my first place streak in the PT.)
The following is the step by step of the fans claim:
MT Rule “Passes”: A round where the participant is not in the matches, he or she get a “Pass”.
Higher Rank: More experience Magic Player (By using the database from DCI system)
Even though, I won all my matches. But, because there are “Passes” and “Rank”. I did not get first place. Example 1: Let say during Round 2, the DCI system paired me with a Magic Player who lost in Round 1. As for Mary, she is paired with a Magic Player who won in Round 1. According to the DCI system, if Mary and I both won our matches, Mary would score more points than me. Example 2: The DCI system paired me with a Magic Player who just join the MT. As for Chris, he is paired with the Highest Rank Magic Player in San Diego. If Chris and I both won our matches, Chris would score more point.
As I am continue with my Rounds, there were fans trying out the plays (combinations) I was using.
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Level One “Sege” (“Increase Knowledge”) Deck Biography
“Sege”, take the last two letters from “Increase” and last two letters from “Knowledge”, put those letters together. Those letters will make up the word, “Sege”. Instead of calling it, “Increase Knowledge”, you may called it, “Sege”.
Se [from Increa(se)] + ge [from Knowled(ge)] = “Sege”
“Sege” is like my blimp. “I had drove a distance on the road. Purchase all the cards that needed for the MT. Paid my participation fee. Now wanted some magic time.”
Timeline
October 2007- October 2009 Roughly around the time I start constructing my MT deck
October 2010- May 2012 Constructing the “Blademaster” deck
October 2010- July 2012 Constructing the “Golden Sorin” deck
The Standard Tournament Format: The playable cards are limited at about 1-2 year(s) duration (the length of the duration such as 1-2 years are depended on the regulation). Example of 1 year duration: From October 2007 released (Core Set Tenth Edition) to the October 2008 (Shards Of Alara).
Like I wrote in previous post about joining the MT for the first time, I was immediately drawn to the Sleek and Manageable Counter Spells. Not until later on, I was able to get pass that stage. Example: when first just joining the MT, my side deck usually had “Meddling Mage” and “Pithing Needle”. Sometime I also included “Sadistic Sacrament”. Just in case for an unexpected play(s). “Not going to fall for the same play(s) again.”
One of the conflicts I had while constructing my MT deck: Lorwyn Block cards and Core Set Tenth Edition set cards was very close to the “Expiration Date”. If I have those card(s), then my deck will need an update soon. In # 13 Beyond “Sege” Deck Biography, I listed cards with MT tips and notes from Lorwyn Block and Core Set Tenth Edition. Mainly Island Element, because my “Sege” deck is mainly Island Element.
The following cards are some examples I could have used in my “Sege”: Spiketail Hatchling, Cloud Sprite, Bottle Gnomes, Mind Stone, Persuasion, and etc. were some of the cards I would use to construct my MT deck, but it was about to expire. (In # 13 Beyond “Sege” Deck Biography, I listed cards tips on Deck Construction)
In addition, the Island Creature Types such as Faerie, Merfolk, and Wizard were also close to expire. Mainly in the Lorwyn Block. A “Sege” deck with Faerie, Merfolk, and/or Wizard would be a deck I definitely want to construct. (Important Note: “Jace Beleren” is also in Lorwyn Block, but had reprinted in Core Set 2010)
“Jace Beleren” had traveled the many different worlds. He even adventured into the multiverse. The level one “Sege” is mainly Blue color. Because of the pressure from the DD, I don’t have much time. There were only a handful of cards I could found in my collection that I could use in the “Standard Format” MT.
The noticeable things about my “Sege”: first, “Increase Knowledge” mean drawing cards from your library. So, “Sege” have many cards that allow me to draw from my library. This was also because I would sometime during trade, start out by asking, “Do you have any drawing cards for trade?” (Not only noticeable, but increasing. Hinted the name, “Increase Knowledge”.) Second, the Counter Spells. “I am not here to aggravate you. My “Sege” deck happen to have to a good amount of Counter Spells.”
The reason I called my “Sege”, my blimp, because I am not too picky on Counter opponents’ spells. Because, if I was to felt regret afterward about not countering a spell I let my opponents’ played, then I could eight use “Mind Control” or “Persuasion” on it to join my side. Last but not least, there are also “Ice Cage” if needed it to Ice Cage opponents’ spells. (Useful note: “Sorin, Lord of Innistrad” not only could get creature(s) to join your side, but also Planeswalker(s).)
Level 1 “Sege” (Before Zendikar)
Planeswalker: Jace Beleren x4
Creature: Cloud Sprite (CSX) x4, Zephyr Sprite x3, Spiketail Hatchling (CSX) x4, Illusionary Servant x3, Esperzoa x2
Sorcery: Divination x3, Flow of Ideas (CSX) x1
Instant: Worldly Counsel x3 Instant Counter Spell: Twincast x3, Essence Scatter x2, Negate x2, Cancel x1
Enchantment: Ice Cage x3, Persuasion (CSX) x2, Mind Control x1
Land: Island x19
Level 1 “Sege” (After Zendikar)
Planeswalker (5 Total)
Jace Beleren x3
Tezzeret the Seeker x2
Creature (13 Total)
Zephyr Sprite x3
Etherium Sculptor x4
Gomazoa Sculptor x3
Esperzoa x3
Sorcery (4 Total)
Fabricate x2
Sleep x2
Instant (8 Total)
Worldly Counsel x2
Twincast x3
Spell Pierce x3
Artifact (11 Total)
Ornihopter (Artifact Creature) x3
Spellbook x2
Bone Saw x1
Courier's Capsule x2
Howling Mine x3
Land (19 Total)
Island x19
Tezzeret’s Ultimate Plays
1. Set Up: Have enough artifacts in the battlefield. “Etherium Sculptor” lower artifacts Mana cost to play by 1. There are some artifacts that are 0 Mana cost to play. Possible to hold some artifacts in your hands, until you want to use Tezzeret’s Ultimate, because of the 0 Mana cost to play. But, make sure all those artifacts must be played before your turn start. Even though, artifacts could be use on the turn it is play, but Artifact Creature still have to follow the creature attacking rule.
After the Set Up, you could use 2-5 or 6-10.
2. Play Tezzeret, it start out with 4 Loyalty Counter. Use Tezzeret’s +1 ability to add 1 Loyalty Counter. Now Tezzeret have 5 Loyalty Counter, so on your next turn you could use Tezzeret’s Ultimate (Require 5 Loyalty).
3. Play all artifacts that cost 0 Mana to play. If you have Mana and you still have not got enough artifacts to end the game, then play more artifact(s).
4. After 2-3, end your turn. When it is your turn, play “Sleep” to tap all of your opponent’s creatures.
5. Use Tezzeret’s Ultimate. All of your artifacts will become 5/5 Artifact Creatures. Start your combat step. Declare all those Artifact Creatures as Attacking Creatures. You win.
6. Play “Sleep”. “Sleep” tap all of your opponent’s creatures. Those creatures does not untap during opponent’s Untap Step. By playing “Sleep” you safe from opponent’s creatures, because those creature will all stay tapped.
7. On the same turn of playing “Sleep”, play Tezzeret, it start out with 4 Loyalty Counter. Use Tezzeret’s +1 ability to add 1 Loyalty Counter. Now Tezzeret have 5 Loyalty Counter, so on your next turn you could use Tezzeret’s Ultimate (Require 5 Loyalty).
8. Last but not least, play all artifacts that cost 0 Mana to play. All of Planeswalker(s) and all of the creatures you control are safe, because of the “Sleep” spell.
9. After 6-8, end your turn. Even though, the deck list shown “Spell Pierce”, but a lot of the time, I would have “Flashfreeze”. The “Flashfreeze” could use to counter the creature(s) your opponent going to play.
10. When it is your turn again. Use Tezzeret’s Ultimate. All of your artifacts will become 5/5 Artifact Creatures. All of your opponent’s creature is still tapped. If you did not use “Flashfreeze”, then the creature(s) your opponent just played are untap. Start your combat step. Declare all those Artifact Creatures as Attacking Creatures. You should still able to win the match, if you did the Set Up correctly.
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Level 2 “Sege” Deck Biography
The Level 2 “Sege” Deck Biography, just limited to how to use it and how to construct it. Read the content stories to know how the Level 1 "Sege" Deck did in the MT such as MT experience and how the Magic Players and fans reaction on it. Also, how did I able to get to that stage of completion. Example: First, idea and concept. Second, going to "Artifact". Third, gathering information from accessible resources. Fourth, engage in trading transaction and other MTG activities.
Flashbacks, use "Tezzeret The Seeker" Ultimate, turn all the artifacts to 5/5 artifact creatures. Then, use "Sleep" to sleep (tap) all of opponent's creatures. Then, go for the win. The fans claimed to me, that they don't get bore or tired of watching that play even if they had already seen me done it many time.
But, I need a backup plan, just in case, someone found an escape from that play. Or worst a counter to go against that play... So it is time to move to Level 2. Note, even though, that Tezzeret’s Ultimate Play is effective, and I use that play often to win the match, but "Jace Beleren" made the steps to those wins possible.
Zendikar. "There were "Gomazoa" in Level 1 "Sege", so I did not neglected Zendikar." Partial true about that statement, because for a few reasons. First, DCI System theory (below is my thought about it). Second, the DD, again I don’t want to have attachment with the MT.
"Blame the DCI System such as when will they put me against those Magic Players who... I was gonna said got to the Final round or Championship round. But, instead, the Vampire Deck or the Elf Deck. Of Course, I cannot neglect the Barrier. From Vampire deck, you could see the Vampiric Bloodline and its hierarchy. Protected not only by the “Sorin Markov”, but also other Vampire lord(s). The same with the Elves." I would probably construct my Vampire Deck like how I thought. But, I have not watch those matches before, maybe just a few glances from a distance. Also, I am not constructing a Vampire deck, so beside trading and searching for the cards I needed for my “Sege” deck, I am not searching for the Vampire cards yet (not until later on in the schedule).
Zendikar was just release. “Nissa Revane” and the Barrier were the talks of the MT. Same story for me, the DD is still putting pressure. Again, I don't want any attachment with the MT.
Anyway, I purchase a few Zendikar booster packs or could have been prizes from the MT. In those packs, I got "Child of the Night", "Vampire Hexmage", "Vampire Gatekeeper", "Bloodgast", and a few other Vampire cards. I am not going to construct a Vampire deck any time soon. Also, there are already Vampire decks in the MT. But, the "Bloodgast" work with the "Parasitic Strix". I been searching a way for the "Parasitic Strix" combination to work, because it is artificial owl. It is affordable. Now, the card to make “Parasitic Strix” Plays work finally release.
“Vampire D” in the anime film titled "Vampire D" is consider hardcore and acclaimed. "A man with a few words. I like that." My interpretation such as there were a scene. A character was telling Vampire D he don’t talk much, but she don’t mind. The film is consider a classic cult film. With a remake version titled “Vampire D: Bloodlust”. Both Versions the Classic Cult Version and Bloodlust Version get high rate from anime fans. That is why I said it is hardcore and acclaimed. The anime films had formulas that might consider epic proportion for those who don’t usually watch anime or don’t like watching anime. I think Vampire D probably consider an anime grandeur. Example: Vampire D actually step into Dracula Castle by himself. Also, he is a half Vampire. He could live under the sun light. I had talked and written about the inventories in my “Stardragon Treasure” or my two Online stores, but “Vampire D” was not one of the inventory. If Vampire D is half-blooded, then what side will he choose?
There are films that had something to do with Dracula Castle. There are also the Castlevania Series and Castlevania: Lords of shadow series from Video Game Industry also have good sources of Dracula castle. My opinion the “Darkstalker Revenge” is a great source for Dracula castle reference. The opening line from “Darkstalker Revenge”, “The Darks shall be with us always.”
Since “Bloodgast” is the only Vampire in my deck, and there are so many Vampire cards had released. Especially, in Zendikar Set, had argued as the best set to get the Vampire cards. “Sorin Markov” also released in Zendikar set. The other solo Vampire that came to my mind was Vampire D, so that is why I brought Vampire D anime film up.
"Bloodgast" is a full vampire. Again, beside "Gomazoa", I felt like I had neglected Zendikar completely. "I don't even know that inside my binder, there were a handful of Land fletch. Many Magic Players will fight over them, and would trade me anything for them." (Supposedly Land fletch is the hottest thing in Zendikar.) In conclusion, if I add "Bloodgast" mean I had noticed Zendikar. "Gomazoa" is a great card. Did anyone noticed? I bet the Vampire card will be noticed right away. "It is true, Vampire D does not talk much. But he is hardcore and acclaimed."
I am not constructing a Vampire deck, I am just adding "Bloodgast" in my "Sege" deck. "Parasitic Strix" is an Artifact Owl. The benefits of having it in my deck: First, Tezzeret’s Ultimate would turn it to a 5/5 artifact creature. Second, Owl and Blue color seem like a better match than Vampire and blue color. Third, Artifact Owl in my "Sege", would make it seem artificial and wise.
Anyway, even though, "Parasitic Strix" is an Artifact Owl, but it does not look Artifact at all. In fact, it actually look like a real owl. With the exception of its blade like wing. Usually Artifact bird had wing like a blade. "Tidehollow Strix" also an Artifact Owl, but it look more like an artifact than "Parasitic Strix".
One of “Jace Beleren” ability is “Archive Trap”. Meaning Jace could deck opponent.
The first version of Level 2 "Sege" had "Bloodgast" and "Hedron Crab". I don't even deck my opponent. But, they were all ready to be decked. Once in a while, I do decked my opponent. "That is one of “Jace Beleren” ability."
The reason I had “Hedron Crab” in my deck, because I wanted to use "Hedron Crab" Landfall ability to get "Bloodgast". But, it is known for being use in the MT as a creature that decks its opponents. I could see why they were ready to be decked when they saw it.
Basically, the "Bloodgast" and "Mistvein Borderpost" in my "Sege", because of "Parasitic Strix" effect. Example: When "Parasitic Strix" enter the battlefield I needed to control a Swamp permanent to gain 2 life and my opponent lose 2 life. "Bloodgast" and "Mistvein Borderpost" are both Swamp permanent. "Bloodgast" is a very persistence Swamp permanent. More persistence than I thought. Even though, the "Mistvein Borderpost" mainly for "Parasistic Stric" effect, but there are other reasons such as it increase "Bloodgast" persistency and "Hedron Crab" Landfall ability. Tezzeret could untap two of them for two extra Mana. Or use Tezzeret’s Ultimate to turn it into 5/5 artifact creature.
My "Sege" is like a blimp high in the sky. Now, it is becoming Level 2, so I am modifying it. "Parasistic Strix", Oh yeah, it feel good. So, I called Level 2, I was satisfy with the changes.
"General, whatever come out. We fight them together." "Vampire D is hardcore and acclaimed."
Anyway, the Level 2 completed version was not far away. Along the way, I got a piece of the hottest thing about Zendikar such as the Land Fletch and Landfall.
In conclusion, I decided to construct all the creatures in my "Sege" into artifact creatures. Capping on (potentializing) my already pushed artifact Sculptors, Transmuters, and Summoners to their fullest. "Esperzoa" was also pushed to its fullest. Finally, I called completed level 2 "Sege". I should start getting first place by now. "If I continue to wander why I don't get first place... probably the same with putting a shotgun in my mouth and pulling the trigger."
Level 2 "Sege" Deck: First Version
Planeswalker (3 Total)
Jace Beleren x2
Tezzeret The Seeker x1
Creature (24 Total)
Hedron Crab x4
Bloodgast x4
Etherium Sculptor x4
Merfolk Looter x1
Parasitic Strix x4
Esperzoa x3
Master Transmuter x2
Sphinx Summoner x2
Artifact (9 Total)
Howling Mine x3
Etherium Astrolabe x3
Mistvein Borderpost x3
Sorcery (3 Total)
Fabricate x2
Sleep x1
Land (21 Total)
Misty Rainforest x4
Esper Panorama x2
Drowned Catacomb x4
Island x10
Swamp x1
Level 2 "Sege" Deck: Complete Version
Planeswalker (3 Total)
Jace Beleren x2
Tezzeret The Seeker x1
Creature (20 Total)
Etherium Sculptor x4
Tidehollow Strix x3
Parasitic Strix x4
Esperzoa x3
Master of Etherium x2
Master Transmuter x2
Sphinx Summoner x2
Artifact (13 Total)
Executionner's Capsule x4
Howling Mine x3
Etherium Astrolabe x3
Mistvein Borderpost x3
Sorcery (3 Total)
Fabricate x2
Sleep x1
Land (21 Total)
Island x9
Swamp x8
Drowned Catacomb x4
The Following Plays Are From Level 2 “Sege” Deck Complete Version:
“Parasitic Strix” Plays (It feel good, because it is an artificial owl in a “Sege” deck)
Like I had been written before, there are play(s) to develop.
“Parasitic Strix” effect seem moderate comparing to the powerful spells, so Magic Players don’t fess over it. Even if you play it a few time. Anyway, in these Plays your goal is to play “Parasitic Strix” as many time as you can on a single turn. Example: Play it 8-9 time in a row on a single turn. So, your opponent might rethink about “Parasitic Strix” effect once it is over.
1. Set up: Get the “Parasitic Strix” effect to be seamlessly. As thought, there are no requirement to the effect. Example: There are plenty of artifacts that count as Swamp permanents. In other words, have a Swamp permanent handy at all time is not a problem.
2. Playing each Sculptor will lower the cost to play “Parasitic Strix” (all the artifacts) by 1 Mana. Example: 1 Sculptor in play = 1 lesser Mana to play. 2 Sculptors = 2 lesser Mana to play. Play Sculptor first before “Parasitic Strix”.
3. “Esperzoa” is consider overpower for a creature with 3 converted Mana cost, but it is understandable, because of the requirement. Example: at the beginning of your upkeep, you have to return a creature you control to your hand. Basically, use this requirement from “Esperzoa” to return “Parasitic Strix” to your hand, so you could play it multiple time.
4. As for the Transmuter, it might seem like overdone. Because, Transmuter are usually use to play very difficult to play artifacts or very expensive (costly) to play artifacts. But, Sculptor already taking care of the cost. Basically, use Transmuter to cycle “Parasitic Strix”, increase the playing it multiple time. Example: Transmuter requirement is to return an artifact to your hand. So return “Parasitic Strix”. As for the Transmuter effect, you could play any artifact in your hand, so play “Parasitic Strix”.
5. The Summoner effect is to search library for an artifact and added it to your hand. So, you could use Summoner to get “Parasitic Strix” from your library. Just in case, if you don’t have enough Sculptor(s) to lower the 5 Mana requirement, you could use Transmuter to play it without any Mana cost.
Once you get the hang of it you could Eperzoa, Sculpt, Transmute, and Summon “Parasitic Strix” with smoothness and precision. Also, time “Parasitic Strix” Plays to end the match. If you do time it correctly, you could incorporate “Etherium Astrolabe” Plays with the “Parasitic Strix” Plays.
“Etherium Astrolabe” Plays
1. Set up: Sculptor will lower the Mana cost to play. Use Transmuter to play without paying any Mana cost. Also, because Transmuter is an Activate ability, so you could still use the Flash ability from “Etherium Astrolabe”.
2. “Tidehollow Strix” have Deathtouch. So, use it to destroy any attacking creature.
3. While blocking with “Tidehollow Strix” and right when it does damage to the attacking creature, immediately play “Etherium Astrolabe” you could draw a card from sacrificing “Tidehollow Strix”. Example: “Tidehollow Strix” only got 1 Toughness, it is usually destroy after it block. Since it is going to be destroy, when combination with “Etherium Astrolabe” instead of destroy it is being sacrifice to draw a draw, so in a way you are drawing a card without “Etherium Astrolabe” requirement. Basically, this combination neutralized “Etherium Astrolabe” requirement of sacrificing an artifact. One more thing, this combination work with any number of blocking creatures. Once you get the hang of it, it will be smooth. (In the Fourth Post MT Advance Rule Content will have detail and demonstration)
4. Like #3, any time one of your artifacts is destroy by your opponent’s spell, you may play “Etherium Astrolabe” to draw a card.
5. Using “Etherium Astrolabe” right before your opponents draw step, you could stop them from drawing the additional card with “Howling Mine”. Also, you get to draw a card.
6. Combination with “Parasitic Strix” Plays to end the match. Since you are going to end the match mean you don’t need those artifact(s) once the match is over, so you may sacrifice any number of artifact(s) to draw that many number of card(s). Only if you going to end the match, because if you don’t end the match, you might be in trouble. Use this plays after the first match with your opponent, so you have some idea about your opponent deck.
Tezzeret’s Ultimate Plays (The classic Level One “Sege” Play)
By any chance, if you have “Tezzeret The Seeker” card and “Sleep” card in your hand. You could set up for the Tezzeret’s Ultimate Play. It had proven to be successful and effective. Go to #10. Level 1 “Sege” Deck Biography for Tezzeret’s Ultimate Plays.
“Master of Etherium” Plays (Mind as well since there are so many artifacts)
After the first match such as during your second or third match or when you know your opponent deck well enough. Mainly if opponent see “Master of Etherium”, then they will know your deck have a lot of artifacts. If you draw “Master of Etherium” in your starting hand, you could make an exception. Tips, anything too usual there are usually counter(s) against them.
1. Set up: Pile up on your artifacts. “Master of Etherium” Power and Toughness is depended on the number of artifacts you have in play. Also all artifact creature(s) you control get +1/+1.
2. All the creatures are artifact creatures
3. More than half of the deck is artifacts
4. If play “Master of Etherium” with Tezzeret’s Ultimate all of your artifacts will becomes 6/6 instead of 5/5 artifact creatures. Or higher than 6/6 if there are more than one “Master of Etherium”.
Card Note and Side Deck Note
“Esperzoa”: at the beginning of your upkeep, you have to return a creature you control to your hand.
“Etherium Sculptor”: “Etherium Sculptor” is known as Sculptor. The creature ability effect is all artifacts cost 1 Mana lesser to play.
“Master Transmuter”: “Master Transmuter” is known as Transmuter. 1 Island Mana, Activate. Return an artifact to your hand, put an artifact from your hand into play.
“Sphinx Summoner”: “Sphinx Summoner” is known as Summoner. When Sphinx Summoner enter the battlefield, you may search your library for an artifact and put it in your hand.
Side Deck Note: (15 Cards Total)
There are cards like “Austere Command” (LO) destroy all artifacts. It is commonly used in tournament side deck. From the beyond the “Sege” Deck Biography content, I listed cards like “Glen Elendra Archmage”, “Declaration of Naught” (MO), and etc. But, again those cards even if you have money or been trading at the MT place, you still could not get them. So, I usually have to side deck Counter Spells like “Spell Pierce”. Might be a common card, but it is worth more than a rare card. “Oh, it is just a common card.” “Yes. Finally. I been looking for a person who does not use “Spell Pierce”.”
1. “Spell Pierce” x2
2. “Master of Etherium” x1: if the MT is being kind. “Austere Command” is about to expire.
3. “Countersquall” x3: Not only could counter spell, but also opponent lose 2 life.
4. “Filigree Angel”x1: could restore a lot of Life Point, but must use Transmute to play this card.
5. “Tezzeret The Seeker” x1, “Sleep” x2, “Jace Beleren” x1, “Diabolic Tutor” x1
6. “Quest for Ancient Secrets” x3: could recover your library from “Traumatize” and “Archive Trap”
I usually go with the “Parasitic Strix” Plays, because it feel good. Possible to win a match without attacking or decking opponent’s library.
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Redemption (High Level or Level 3) “Sege” Deck Biography And The Final Act
“What Is There For Me?”
On the contrary, because I was so involved (caught up) with the DD, I neglected that there were fans asking about my MT matches before I even joined my first MT.
Another reason I neglecting my fans, because I sneak into the MT, and I joined the MT, because I wanted to keep my mind away from the DD.
Another thing, coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line, I have many fans watching all of my matches. I got so use to that. In other words, the numbers of fans are in a huge number and also the number continuously going up after each PT.
In conclusion, I put myself as sneaking into the MT. Also, I joined the MT, because I wanted to keep my mind away from the DD. In other words, I have no attachment with the MT such as fans and Magic Players. That also explained why I might have neglected the fans during the beginning part. “The fans, how they know I am going to join the MT, I am still deciding?”
Beyond the no attachment, the theory about DCI system seem reasonable. So, the DCI System would sorted me in a beginning level zone. Example: “Am I supposed to unreleased my play(s) that even National Level champion Magic Player cannot counter on a beginner level Magic Player?”
“General.” I was greeted by a few of my opponents when we had declared to start our MT match. A scenario: maybe I am human and my opponents are also humans. We are still in control. So, they greeted me as “General.” Saying that I have the control and command over the match. There were even very few Magic Players go beyond just the greeting. They would said, “When the creatures come out, we will fight them together.” Again, the DCI system could have sorted me in the beginning level zone.
Question: Were there angry (resentful; upset) fans or opponents that was causing you problems?
Answer: Even though, in the MT there were regulation, standard, and etc., but like any other competition there were those who advanced to next round, and there were those who don’t advanced to next round.
Beyond the competition, there are values and beliefs. My fans and opponents know that I spend a lot of time and put a lot of efforts to avoid having to deal with causing problems. Example: Coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line I had maintain the PT for a long time. My PTTS had been going on for some years.
The Final Act
In my article, “Marathon”, I wrote about a futuristic science-fiction about a protagonist who time-traveled to the future, and had overcame a series of obstacles and problems. But, even that protagonist need to joined force to overcome “greater forces”.
I been occupying my schedule, so that I do not have time to think. But, like what I wrote above, there are limit to a person capability and ability. “I am… just in case, before I declare anything, I am going to have a look at my life…”
Beyond the DD and MT, I am club president at my college, and I am taking college classes.
As for my parents who sacrifice themselves so that my siblings and I could live in the USA and have proper education. “I found something.” My father been asking about helping him with his autobiography book on his family as refugees who had to survive through a regime.
I feel like something very bad going to happen. Example: maybe the DD going to take over me completely. I should make some time in my schedule to help my father. I did. Afterward, I finally reached my limit.
During the time I reached my limit, while in my college class, I met a female companion. We immediate made connection, and shared intimate things together. We also went on a few dates together.
After a while, I have not heard anything about my female companion.
During the time we were together, there were a few time, we listened to “Final Fantasy 13” (FF 13) theme song, Leona Lewis “My Hands”. The singer is singing about they won’t let her go.
“FF 13 is so emotional.” Now that my female companion and I watched the theme song and some scenes together. “FF 13 in a way hold sentimental value.”
So whenever I watched FF 13 I was wandering: Was it emotional? Or because it hold sentimental value? Example: Lightning and Snow got into a fight, then in the midst of their fight they hugged each other. Their eyes are in tears, and they said to each others, “We will see her again, right?” “Yes. We will. Hang on.” Their eye beginning to have more tears.
Even though, my female companion and I only together for a short period, but it is like Lightning and Snow saying to each others, “Yes. We will. Hang on.”
In conclusion, after I helped my father and reached my limit. If I ended my life, then I would not met my female companion. Then, we don’t know about Lightning and Snow.
So, I decided that I could still overcome the DD. As for the MT, it is not too late, I could still back out of it. (This is roughly around the time of Redemption MT. Also, “Artifact” (MT place) all sudden got shut down. My fist place got robbed (according to the fans).)
In summary, the MT did not meet up to my Pokemon Master with a CSS line. Especially, during the time of PT, the DCI System did not exist. Example: How could I get first place such as according to the DCI System theory, I have no possibility of getting to the championship round? Even if I could get first place in the MT, but how will I ever going to meet up with my Pokemon Master with a CSS line? Again, the MT was a temporary. That temporary period is coming to an end. If I don’t act soon, then that chance of “Ninja Gaiden” how I pictured will be far away.
Not a soul in the world know about the DD. “Ahhhh…” I opened my mouth for a loud cry. There were some seconds of silence. Even though, my mouth was open for the loud cry, but only after some seconds then I could hear my loud cry.
There were a Chinese Tradition, with the lunar calendar on the 7th month and 15th day, it is a tradition to pray (visit elder’s grave(s) at the cemetery and pray) for elder(s) who had pass away.
So, my cousin and I, we drove to Los Angeles (LA) to visit the elder’s graves. My cousin told me that we have not got a chance to talk for a long time. Also, my cousin notice I was bothered by something. I told my cousin just some down time that is all. “You are the club president. You are handsome, charming, and charismatic. You shouldn’t be in down time.”
Basically, probably just a few cheering words. “Wait a minute, you think that those were cheering words?”
“I’ll be fine. Lets get back to visiting the elder’s graves.” “I am not done. I’ll prove it to you.”
So, my cousin and I, we went to a restaurant to din in. As we are seated in the restaurant, we are paying attention to the waiter and waitress. Without raising our voices, often the waiters and waitress would come to our table. As for other tables, there were shouting and raising voices and could barely get the waiter and waitress. “Probably because we tip well. That is why they came to our table.” I wanted to say that line, but for the sake of avoiding argument I did not. Instead I did not say anything.
“Lets have a walk.” My cousin suggested. While we were walking we notice that there were staring and glancing at us. There were even a few ladies while staring at us had bummed into door, pole, or other people. “Is that handsome, charming, and charismatic enough, club president?”
In conclusion, maybe I was so use to my Pokemon Master with a CSS line such as having many fans, so I do not pay attention to those things. But, my cousin does got a point.
“For the Fans. Redemption. Once before the expiration date.”
Redemption "Sege" Deck
Planeswalker
Jace Beleren x4
Artifact And Enchantment
Howling Mine x4
Font of Mythos x4
Trace of abundance x3
Sorcery And Instant
Time Warp x4
Twincast x3
Runefare Trap x4
Fog x4
Day of Judgement x4
Land
Terramorphic Expanse x4
Sunpetal Grove x3
Glacial Fortress x4
Forest x5
Island x3
Mountain x1
Plains x2
Side Deck
Negate x3
Volcanic Fallout x4
Celestial Purge x4
Safe Passage x4
The Redemption “Sege” Deck Plays are listed in #8 The Day of the Redemption MT.
“My “Sege” should have already got first place a while ago, but the DCI System did not announce as first place. The Redemption “Sege” will be renowned as a better TFPD (Tournament First Place Deck).” Finally, a chance for redemption.
I had wrote many time through-out the contents about coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line such as I had maintain the PT for a long time. Beside maintain the PT for a long time, I had also maintaining my images as Pokemon Master with a CSS line. The following are examples of maintaining my images:
1. The 4x “Time Warp” and 4x “Day of Judgement” was in the MT stores display. “Force of nature.” Even though, I also purchased many cards at the MT stores during the same day, but those cards did not stand out like “Time Warp” or “Day of Judgement”.
2. Tezzeret’s Ultimate and “Sleep” were the most powerful spells I had used before the Redemption MT. Unless, I decided to deck my opponent, then I would use Jace’s Ultimate.
3. Jace’s Ultimate Plays could win matches. But, my Pokemon Master with a CSS line multiple level TCG skill are at an “Unbelievable Level”, so I don’t have to relied on Jace’s Ultimate Plays to win matches. For example: my Level 2 “Sege” Deck, if you stay in the tournament long enough, it is possible to detect cards like “Austere Command” before it being play. So, it don’t have to come down to Jace using his Ultimate.
To get to the Level 2 “Sege” Complete Version took some time. Like I wrote in the Level One “Sege” Deck Biography, “My “Sege” Deck is like my Blimp.” A Blimp could stay in the air for a long time. Also, it only used limit amount of energy. Could have been the 3 reasons the Blimp is high above the ground, it could stay in the air for a long time, and it is energy efficient. So, my MT experience from beginning until my Level 2 “Sege” Complete Version would seem smooth and transition so well. To some fans and Magic Players, they might not notice too much difference. But, it had came a long way. Meaning I had spend a lot of time in the MT places searching the cards I needed. All of that finally got to completion. I did not neglected my Level 2 “Sege” when I constructed my Redemption (Level 3) “Sege”. Beyond, the reasons I had repeated many time already such as for the fans, redemption, and once before the expiration date. The following are some more reasons:
1. Coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line, I had many “Awed” reactions from Pokemon Players and Pokemon Players who would shout out comment like, “Unbelievable.”: I have not got to that level of “Awed” from Magic Players. There were a lot of surprised and amazed reactions from Magic Players, but not yet to that level like the PT. The Redemption “Sege” will get to that level like the PT which will redeem myself as coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line.
2. This reason the same as in #8 Day of Redemption MT. By now, the Magic Players probably already came up with comment about my “Jace Beleren” cards. Examples: “This is a Magic Tournament.” “I am not holding back.” “Is “Jace Beleren” being courteous?” “Is rare to see “Jace Beleren” being use in the Magic Tournament.” “The new version of Jace had better powers, but required more mana to play.” “The Only Playable cards in his deck are Twincast.”
3. I am in my own world away from the MT. Example: I am going to be the Magic Player who stay and did not get criticize. Also, because of the DD, I been trying not to have attachment to the MT. Now a chance to redeem all of that.
4. Similar reason #2. I had explained this reason in #7 Level One “Increase Knowledge” Deck. My binders of cards show that I had cards from Blocks that are more than 10 years ago. Also, Magic Players don’t know about my “Stardragon Treasure” and my two Online stores. I had not joined the MT for that long. Those comments from reason #2 could mean that I am holding back. When I first joined my first MT, I did not have that many years of experience like my binders of cards might show. So, I just needed some time until I could meet up with my Pokemon Master with a CSS line.
5. Last but not least, “What happen if there is an “Austere Command” under the radar?” Because of reason #2 and #4, my MT plays they were nothing like coming from Pokemon Master with a CSS line. Now with the concern about “Austere Command” under the radar. (“Austere Command” destroy all artifacts) Mainly because my Level 2 “Sege” more than half of the deck are artifacts. So, “Austere Command” is being cast, my side of the battlefield will most likely be entirely destroyed. In conclusion, my MT plays had been hindered lately. I hate to see my Level 2 “Sege” get destroyed completely by cards like “Austere Command”, because it took me a while to get it to reached completion.
A few weeks after the Redemption MT, I stop by “Artifact”… Continue On the Fourth Post
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MT Tournament Tip (Beyond “Sege” Deck Biography)
For the following tips read the “MTG Note And Abbreviation” for description, detail, and definition. These tips are from Core Set Tenth Edition (CSX), Lorwyn (LO), Morningtide (MO), Shadowmoor (SH), and Eventide (EV). All the tips focus only on the Island Element. Unless, they are exceptional tips.
Core Set Tenth Edition (CSX)
Island Element
Earth Creature Type: Human, Serpent, Beast, Vedalken
Sea Creature Type: Merfolk, Crab
Air Creature Type: Elemental, Bird, Faerie, Drake
Intangible Creature Type: Illusion
Mix Creature Type: Spirit, Wall
Unique Creature Type: Cephalid, Djinn, Metathran
Specific Creature Type: Wizard, Soldier, Rogue, Warrior
Shapeshifter: Changeling (This card is every creature type at all times.)
Increase Knowledge: Counsel of the Soratami 3 SOR (Draw 2 Cards), Sift 4 SOR (Draw 3 Cards, Discard 1 Card), Tiding 5 (Draw 4 Cards), Thieving Magpie 4 Bird Flying (Deals Damage To An Opponent)
Cards With Landwalk Ability: Rootwater Commando 3 Merfolk IW
Cards With Word(s) of The Five Colors: Flashfreeze 3 INS (Red Or Green), Mind Bend 1 INS (Change Permanent or Basic Land), Sky Weaver 2 Metathran Wizard (White Or Black)
Cards With Uniqueness:
Archive Trap: Ambassador Laquatus 3 Merfolk Wizard (Mana Creature Ability), Dreamborn Muse 4 Spirit (Passive Creature Ability), Scalpelexis 5 Beast Flying (Deals Combat Damage To A Player), Traumatize 5 SOR (Half of Library)
Archive Trap Counter: Reminisce 3 SOR (Shuffles Graveyard Into Library)
Sigil of Sleep: Boomerang 2 INS (Permanent To Hand), Cephalid Constable 3 Cephalid Wizard (Deals Combat Damage To A Player), Evacuation 5 INS (Return All Creature(s) To Hand), Hurkyl’s Recall 2 INS (Return All Artifact(s) To Hand), Sunken Hope 5 ENC (Esperzoa Effect On All Players), Unsummon 1 INS, Vedalken Mastermind 2 Vedalken Wizard (Activate Permanent To Hand)
Tap Or Untap:
Counter Spells: Discombobulate 4 INS (Arrange 4 Cards On Top Of Library), Cancel 3 INS, Remove Soul 2 INS (Creature Spell), Twincast 2 INS (Copy INS Or SOR), Spiketail Hatchling 2 Drake Flying (Unless Pays 1)
Affiliation Bonus:
Ambiguous Card: Aura Graft 2 INS (Gain Control Of Aura), Arcanis the Omnipotent 6 Wizard (Activate: Draw 3 Cards), Clone 4 Shapesifter, March of the Machines 4 ENC (Tezzeret Ultimate), Plagiarize 4 INS (Opponent Skip Draw), Telling Time 2 INS, Time Stop 6 INS (End the Turn), Time Stretch 10 SOR (2 Extra Turns)
Off Topic Note: Brainstorm, Serum Visions, Telling Time, Ponder
Lorwyn (LO) Set
Lorwyn Block (Lorwyn, Morningtide, Shadowmoor, Eventide)
Island Element
Earth Creature Type:
Sea Creature Type: Elemental, Merfolk
Air Creature Type: Faerie
Intangible Creature Type:
Mix Creature Type:
Unique Creature Type: Incarnation
Specific Creature Type: Rogue, Wizard, Soldier, Scout
Shapeshifter: Changeling (This card is every creature type at all times.)
Creature Type Search: Faerie Harbinger 4 Faerie Wizard (Faerie Search), Merrow Harbinger 4 Merfolk Wizard (Merfolk Search) IW*
Increase Knowledge: Fathom Trawl 5 SOR (Reveal 3 Nonland Cards), Mulldrifter 5 Elemental Evoke 3
Cards With Landwalk Ability: Aquitect’s Will 1 Tribal SOR Merfolk (IW), Deeptread Merrow 2 Merfolk Rogue (IW), Inkfathom Divers 5 Merfolk Soldier (IW), Streambed Aquitects 3 Merfolk Scout (IW)
Cards With Word(s) of The Five Colors:
Cards With Uniqueness: Champion A Card
Archive Trap: Drowner of Secrets 3 Merfolk Wizard (Tap Merfolk: Top Card Into Graveyard), Forced Fruition 6 ENC (Opponent Draw 7 Cards)
Archive Trap Counter:
Sigil of Sleep: Athersnipe 6 Elemental Evoke 3
Tap Or Untap: Pestermite 3 Faerie Rogue Flash (Comes Into Play), Stonybrook Angler 2 Merfolk Wizard (Activate With Mana Cost)
Counter Spells (Look at Spellstutter Combo.):
Spellstutter Sprite Combination: Familiar’s Ruse 2 INS, Glen Elendra Pranksters 4 Faerie Wizard (During An Opponent’s Turn), Surgespanner 4 Merfolk Wizard (Become Tapped With Mana Cost)
Affiliation Bonus: Merrow Commerce 2 Tribal ENC Merfolk (End Turn, Untap All Merfolk) Merrow Reejerey 3 Merfolk Soldier (+1/+1 And Tap or Untap), Scion of Oona 3 Faerie Soldier (+1/+1 And Shroud), Shapesharer 3 Shapeshifter Changeling (Becomes A Copy Of Target Creature), Silvergill Douser 2 Merfolk Wizard (Activate Merfolk and/or Faeries Increase Power)
Ambiguous Card: Cryptic Command 4 INS (4 Choices), Fallowsage 4 Merfolk Wizard (Becomes Tapped, Draw A Card), Guile 6 Elemental Incarnation, Mistbind Clique 4 Faerie Wizard Flash (Tap All Land(s)), Silvergill Adept 2 Merfolk Wizard (Comes Into Play, Draw A Card), Sower of Temptation 4 Faerie Wizard (Comes Into Play, Gain Control Of Creature), Tideshaper Mystic 1 Merfolk Wizard (Activate Basic Land Type Change)/Grixis Illusionist 1 Human Wizard (CFX), Wanderwine Phophets 6 Merfolk Wizard
Cards With Clash: Broken Ambitions 1 INS (4 Cards Into Graveyard), Captivating Glance 3 ENC (Win = Success), Paperfin Rascal (Merfolk Rogue), Scattering Stroke (Instant), Ringskipper (Faerie Wizard), Whirlpool Whelm (Instant)
Tribal Card: Ego Erasure 3 INS Shapeshifter, Faerie Trickery 3 INS Faerie, Merrow Commerce Merfolk 2 ENC Merfolk, Wings of Velis Vel 2 INS Shapeshifter (4/4 Flying)
Morningtide (MO) Set
Island Element
Earth Creature Type:
Sea Creature Type: Elemental, Merfolk
Air Creature Type: Faerie
Intangible Creature Type:
Mix Creature Type:
Unique Creature Type:
Specific Creature Type: Rogue, Soldier, Wizard
Shapeshifter: Changeling (This card is every creature type at all times.)
Increase Knowledge: Distant Melody 4 INS (Creature Type Affiliation), Mind Spring 2 SOR (Draw X cards), Slithermuse 4 Elemental Evoke 4 (Draw Cards = Opponent’s Hand)
Cards With Landwalk Ability: Floodchaser 6 Elemental
Cards With Word(s) of The Five Colors:
Cards With Uniqueness: Champion A Card
Archive Trap: Grimoire Thief 2 Merfolk Rogue (Exile Library Cards), Ink Dissolver 2 Merfolk Wizard (Kinship)
Archive Trap Counter:
Sigil of Sleep: Nevermaker 4 Elemental Evoke 4 (Top Library)
Tap Or Untap:
Counter Spells: Declaration of Naught 2 ENC (Naming Spell), Vendilion Clique 3 Faerie Wizard (Shuffle 1 Card From Opponent’s Hand Into Library)
Affiliation Bonus: Inspired Sprite 4 Faerie Wizard (When Wizard Spell Are Cast: Tap Or Untap), Sage of Fables 3 Merfolk Wizard (Wizard Creature Get +1/+1 Counter), Sigil Tracer 3 Merfolk Wizard (Tap 2 Wizards: Twincast), Stonybrook Banneret 2 Merfolk Wizard (1 Less To Play) IW*, Waterspout Weavers 5 Merfolk Wizard (Kinship), Supreme Exemplar 7 Elemental (Champion An Elemental 10/10)
Ambiguous Card:
Card With Clash: Research the Deep 2 SOR (Return To Hand)
Card With Prowl Cost: Latchkey Faerie 4 Faerie Rogue Prowl 3 (Draw a card)
Tribal Card: Knowledge Exploitation 7 SOR Rouge Prowl 4 (Opponent’s Library), Notorious Throng 4 SOR Rogue Prowl 6 (Put Token(s) Into Play), Sage’s Dousing 3 INS Wizard (Counter Spell), Stream of Unconsciousness 1 INS Wizard (-4/-0 And Draw A Card), Thieve’s Fortune 3 INS Rogue Prowl 1 (4 Cards, Put 1 In Hand)
Shadowmoor (SH) Set
Island Element
Earth Creature Type: Kithkin, Beast
Sea Creature Type: Merfolk, Kraken, Elemental
Air Creature Type: Faerie
Intangible Creature Type:
Mix Creature Type:
Unique Creature Type:
Specific Creature Type: Soldier, Wizard, Rogue
Shapeshifter: Changeling (This card is every creature type at all times.)
Increase Knowledge: Advice from the Fae 3 or 6 SOR (Look And Draw), Flow of Ideas 6 SOR (Draw Card = To Island), Ghastly Discoery 3 SOR Conspire (Draw 2 And Discard 1), River Kelpie 5 Beast Persist (Put Into Play From A Graveyard And Played From A Graveyard), Thought Reflection 7 ENC (Draw 2 Instead Of 1), Augury Adept 3 P/I Kithkin Wizard (Deals Combat Damage To A Player)
Cards With Landwalk Ability:
Cards With Word(s) of The Five Colors: Cerulean Wisps 1 INS (Blue; Draw A Card), Consign to Dream 3 INS (Red Or Green), Deepchanner Mentor 6 Merfolk Rogue (Blue), Barenton Cragtreads 4 P/I Kirhkin Scout (Red),
Cards With Uniqueness: Untap Activate, Conspire
Archive Trap: Drowner Initiate 1 Merfolk Wizard Blue* (Passive Creature Ability)
Archive Trap Counter:
Sigil of Sleep: Athertow 4 P/I INS Conspire (Attacking Or Blocking),
Tap Or Untap:
Counter Spells: Counterbore 5 INS (Graveyard, Hand, and Library), Cursecatcher 1 Merfolk Wizard (Unless Pays 1), Spell Syphon 2 INS (Pays 1 For Blue Permanent)
Affiliation Bonus: Faerie Swarm 4 Faerie Flying (Blue Permanents Increase Power And Toughness),
Ambiguous Card: Knacksaw Clique 4 Faerie Rogue Flying (“Untap Activate” Playing Opponent Spell), Leech Bonder 3 Merfolk Soldier (“Untap Activate” Move Counter), Puca’s Mischief 4 ENC (Exchange Permanent), Savor the Moment 3 SOR (Extra Turn)
Hybrid Mana: Plains (P), Island (I), Swamp (S), Mountain (M), And Forest (F). P/I is Plains And Island Hybrid Mana. Hybrid Mana will be right next to Converted Mana Cost.
Eventide (EV) Set
Island Element
Earth Creature Type:
Sea Creature Type: Merfolk, Elemental
Air Creature Type: Faerie
Intangible Creature Type:
Mix Creature Type:
Unique Creature Type:
Specific Creature Type: Rogue, Wizard, Soldier
Shapeshifter: Changeling (This card is every creature type at all times.)
Increase Knowledge: Idle Thoughts 4 ENC (Draw A Card If No Cards In Hand), Oona’s Grace 3 INS Retrace (Draw A Card)
Cards With Landwalk Ability:
Cards With Word(s) of The Five Colors: Glamerdye 2 INS Retrace (Change Target Spell Or Permanent), Indigo Faerie 2 Faerie Wizard Flying (Blue), Wilderness Hypnotist 4 Merfolk Wizard (Red Or Green)
Cards With Uniqueness: Chroma
Archive Trap: Sanity Grinding 3 SOR Chroma
Archive Trap Counter:
Sigil of Sleep: Banishing Knack 1 INS (Activate Return Permanent To Hand), Cache Raiders 5 Merfolk Rogue (Eperzoa Effect; Permanent), Inundate 6 SOR (Return All Nonblue Creatures To Hands), Razorfin Abolisher 3 Merfolk Wizard (Activate Return Creature With Counter To Hand)
Tap Or Untap: Merrow Levitator 4 Merfolk Wizard (Play A Blue Spell)
Counter Spells: Dream Fracture 3 INS (Draw A Card), Glen Elendra Archmage 4 Faerie Wizard Flying Persist (Noncreature Spell),
Affiliation Bonus:
Ambiguous Card: Wake Thrasher 3 Merfolk Soldier (Permanent Becomes Untapped, Increase Power And Toughness)
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Magic The Gathering (MTG) Note And Abbreviation
These contents (pages) are description, detail, and definition for the tips in the “MT Tournament Tip” contents (pages). The sets are Core Set Tenth Edition (CSX), Lorwyn (LO), Morningtide (MO), Shadowmoor (SH), Eventide (EV). Focus only on the Island Element. There are cards that belong in more than one category. When no card is listed in a category, there is a possibility of finding card(s) from that category.
Island Element: Island Element is the Blue Color Element among the five different colors. The Island Element mana is a blue color water symbol. In my writing sometime I referred Island Element as the “Blue Color”.
Brief Description: The brief description is in the (). Describing a card with as few words as possible.
Total Converted Mana Cost: The number right next to the card name
Card Type Abbreviation: Sorcery (SOR), Instant (INS), Enchantment (ENC), Artifact (ART), Basic Land (BASL), Unique Land (UNIL). As for Creature, the creature type(s) will be listed, and usually there will be more than 1 creature type name(s).
Cards With Landwalk Ability (Landwalk Ability Abbreviation): Plainswalk (PW), Islandwalk (IW), Swampwalk (SW), Mountainwalk (MW), Forestwalk (FW)
Card With Word(s) of The Five Colors: The Five Colors are White, Blue, Black, Red, And Green.
Cards With Uniqueness: Uniqueness is usually a card with an unique feature distinctive in that Block or Set. The name of the Uniqueness will be right next to Card Type. Example: Flashback, Retrace, Buyback, Fateful hour, Hellbent, Metalcraft, and etc. Also, Uniqueness is different from Creature Ability such as First Strike, Lifelink, Indestructible, Regenerate, and etc. Last but not least, sometime Creature ability like Soulbound and Undying are commonly found in Innistrad Block, so could mix up as Uniqueness. (Read Creature Ability below for Creature Ability Description)
Archive Trap: Archive Trap is when you are using spell(s) on opponent’s library, so that he or she will run out of cards in it. One of the way to win a match in MTG match. Archive Trap (ZE) is a MTG card name.
Sigil of Sleep: Sigil of Sleep effects are in the range of returning (Put) target permanent to hand, into library, or on top of library. The following divide up the effects: Esperzoa Effect: return target creature into hand at the beginning of Upkeep. Gomazoa Effect: return target creature to library, and shuffle it. Top Library: put target creature or permanent on top of library. Another thing, the Sigil of Sleep are not limited to those range of effects. Sigil of Sleep (UR), Esperzoa (CFX), and Gomazoa (ZE) are MTG card names.
Tap Or Untap: Card effect or card ability that cause Tap and/or Untap. This category might seem as though it had lesser priority than the other category such as when a card belong in multiple categories. But, it is another category. This mix up happen, because there are cards like “Mistbind Clique” and “Sleep” such as I would most likely list those cards in Ambiguous Card category. Example: when you are searching for “Mistbind Clique”, because you wanted a card that could tap out all of your opponent lands, so that they cannot counter your spell(s). Or, searching for “Sleep”, because “Sleep” is often used to end the match. Sleep 5 SOR (Tap All Opponent’s Creature(s)). “Sleep is Island Element, and it is from CS10. In conclusion, there are strategy that require Tap and/or Untap.
Counter Spell: Counter Spells are spells usually played on opponent’s turn. Usually Counter Spell(s) are casted (played) in response and/or interact to opponent’s spell(s).
Affiliation Bonus: When having (controlling) the same creature type among all of your creatures in the battlefield. But, it is not limited to creature type or in the battlefield. Example of having the same creature type bonus: “Coat of Arms” 5 ART (CS10). Increase Power and Toughness when you having the same creature type among all of your creatures. In addition, the more you have, the more the Power and Toughness will increase.
Tribal Card: Tribal Card have Tribal Type and Subtype (Creature Type). Like Artifact Card, Tribal Card could be categorized in more than one card types, but Tribal Cards are usually count as 2 card types. Example: Tribal Enchantment Merfolk would count as a Merfolk Creature Type Card and Enchantment Type Card. Tribal Instant Wizard count as a Wizard Creature Type Card and Instant Type Card.
Champion A Card: A Common Requirement To Play Creature In Lorwyn Block. When a Creature with Champion A Card comes into play, sacrifice it unless you remove a distinctive creature type that is written (specified) on that card you control from the game. When this creature leaves play, that card returns to play. Example: Champion a Faerie: When this comes into play, sacrifice it unless you remove another Faerie you control from the game. When this leave play, that card return to play.
Ambiguous Card: Could be in multiple or none of the categories. Also, cards that stand out such as very powerful, very difficult to get, expensive, and etc.
Word With *: If a word had *, then the card had either or both Landwalk or/and word(s) of the five Colors. Also, the card was not listed in either or both categories.
Archive Trap Brief Summary: Archive Trap is when you are using spell(s) on opponent’s library, so that he or she will run out of cards in it. One of the way to win a match in MTG match. Cards like “Archangel’s Light” (IN), “Laboratory Maniac” (IN), “Elixir of Immortality” (CS10), and “Quest for Ancient Secrets” (ZE) could prevent or take advantage of the Archive Trap. There are cards with Retrace, Flashback, Unearth, Threshold, could also take advantage of Archive Trap. Innistrad Block: beyond cards with those ability listed above, the following cards effect focus on the graveyard (discard pile) such as the effects are usually effective only when there are some cars in the graveyard: Boneyard Wurm, Creeping Renaissance, Gnaw to the Bone, Splinterfright, Wreath of Geists, Runechanter’s Pike. The following cards have Archive Trap effect: Trepanation Blade, Ghoulcaller’s Bell. Beside Innistrad Block: Visions of Beyond (Draw 3 cards instead 1), Accumulated Knowledge (Draw up to 4+ card(s))
The following cards had something to do with Archive Trap:
Odyssey Block: Threshold (You have threshold as long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard)
Masques Block: Ghoul’s Feast (Attack Power Increase), Avatar of Woe (Lower the Mana cost to play), Raven Guild Master 2 Human Wizard Mutant (Deals Combat Damage To A Player)
Creature Ability: Creature Ability are divided into multiple categories. The categories: (Common) Creature Ability, Activate Creature Ability, Passive Creature Ability, Mana Creature Ability. Common Creature Ability (or Creature Ability) could be found commonly printed on Creature Type such as First Strike, Lifelink, Indestructible, Regenerate, and etc. Usually the Creature Card have description about the Creature Ability. The following is a brief description about each of the categories: Activate Creature Ability have a curve arrow symbol and to use it require usually tap that creature. With exception of sometime the requirement could be untap instead of tap. Passive Creature Ability are usually on-going. Mana Creature Ability require paying the Mana cost to use it.
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