trumpeteer
Player of Trumpet
Does anyone here play MTG? A friend taught me how to play right before Mirrodin came out, and I've played whenever I can since then.
Magic: the Gathering
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trumpeteer
Player of Trumpet
Well, in one day, that's one used-to-be player and no current Magic players. Surely someone out there besides me likes MTG on this forum.
I played but not currently playing. Was rated 14th in England (Championships).
You can play MtG online with wizards' software but only the demo is worthwhile... unless you want to pay for "virtual" cards?
You can play MtG online with Apprentice software and there are tournaments with real prizes. Not bad but the software is old and not as user friendly
I lost interest when they fundamentally changed the rules. Last tournament I attended was a qualifier for the world championship with a 5CG "Mana Disruption/Zog Smash" deck
After that I lost all interest... more recently tried Legend of the Five Rings which is pretty good
You can play MtG online with wizards' software but only the demo is worthwhile... unless you want to pay for "virtual" cards?
You can play MtG online with Apprentice software and there are tournaments with real prizes. Not bad but the software is old and not as user friendly
I lost interest when they fundamentally changed the rules. Last tournament I attended was a qualifier for the world championship with a 5CG "Mana Disruption/Zog Smash" deck
After that I lost all interest... more recently tried Legend of the Five Rings which is pretty good
Crimson Sunrise
Slaying tanks on turn 104
I still play though I haven't bought so much in recent weeks. I've been very impressed by the recent Scourge, Mirrodin, and Darksteel sets.
I also started around the Fourth Edition and there's some cards from then that I miss very badly, although I willingly admit that the game overall is better now.
I also started around the Fourth Edition and there's some cards from then that I miss very badly, although I willingly admit that the game overall is better now.
It's a fun game! But I advice you not to buy too many cards. It really costs a lot.
(I'm listening to the rockband called the Gathering right now.
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(I'm listening to the rockband called the Gathering right now.
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SoCalian
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I used to play, around 4-7 years ago just before sixth(or was it seventh) addition came out. then I quit. I still have all my old cards around here somewhere, I have been trying to find them so i can sell them and make a pretty penny. i have enough, that I could probably make somewhere around $50-75 dollers on sheer volume. I haven't kept up on the current prices for them, but hopefuly some of them will be preety rare now.
Cedric Greene
King
Started playing just after The Dark came out and just before the Fallen Empires fiasco. The first time I quit was right about when 4th edition came out because they really neutered the whole game, no "Demonic" anything, nothing dealing with the ante as it was akin to gambling, redid the artwork to make it more child friendly. Tried to get back into it a little after that but quit shortly after Tempest, still have some cards though the last time I priced them the prices were about the same as when I quit. Without the original artworked staple cards such as Serra Angel, Shivan Dragon, and Royal Assassin just wasn't fun collecting anymore and way too expensive to try to compete on any level besides sealed deck.
trumpeteer
Player of Trumpet
I don't know about that. Bouncing Beebles looks pretty scary to me...
Archer 007
Rebirth
I stopped playing about 2 years ago. I still have all my cards though.
I started at 4th Edition and played for a good 4 years or so. I quit because the new expansions or whatever were too powerful compared to the old stuff & I got tired of losing to newbies who just started and didn't no squat about strategies - just cuz they had better cards & I didn't want to buy boxes to keep pace (too costly).
I think the bottom line is that it's a great game, but you're best off playing with people who buy from the same editions. I too have all my original cards.
I think the bottom line is that it's a great game, but you're best off playing with people who buy from the same editions. I too have all my original cards.
I still have most of my cards, some of the more valuable rares have mysteriously disappeared though... 
To get loads of cards really cheap, you need to construct or buy a tournament winner. Then attend all the local club DCI sanctioned tournaments where the prizes, normally boosters (or boxes of boosters) will soon give you an enviable collection.
Building a tournament winner yourself takes a heck of a lot of experience so ... instead, play a few online Apprentice Type 2 tournaments, and copy the winning deck lists they publish until you feel comfortable with a style of play
It may cost a bit to buy the cards but it will be cheaper than taking the long route... also find the life expectency of the deck, you don't want to invest heavilly in something that will be renegated from Type 2 in the next few weeks
My first succesful Type 2 tournament was an open regional qualifier and the deck I entered had been completely re-built the night before by the then current UK Type 1.5 champion. I doubt I would have passed that stage without expert help.
When you start doing well at the big tournaments you will get invitations to private/shop tournaments, a bit like a VIP which is neat
Rule one: Don't compromise on anything
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I don't like the current MtG. I think it started going down hill emmediately after the Mirage block. Some of the cards now are just broken
To get loads of cards really cheap, you need to construct or buy a tournament winner. Then attend all the local club DCI sanctioned tournaments where the prizes, normally boosters (or boxes of boosters) will soon give you an enviable collection.
Building a tournament winner yourself takes a heck of a lot of experience so ... instead, play a few online Apprentice Type 2 tournaments, and copy the winning deck lists they publish until you feel comfortable with a style of play
It may cost a bit to buy the cards but it will be cheaper than taking the long route... also find the life expectency of the deck, you don't want to invest heavilly in something that will be renegated from Type 2 in the next few weeks
My first succesful Type 2 tournament was an open regional qualifier and the deck I entered had been completely re-built the night before by the then current UK Type 1.5 champion. I doubt I would have passed that stage without expert help.
When you start doing well at the big tournaments you will get invitations to private/shop tournaments, a bit like a VIP which is neat
Rule one: Don't compromise on anything
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I don't like the current MtG. I think it started going down hill emmediately after the Mirage block. Some of the cards now are just broken
There is also an online magazine called "Sideboard" on the Wizards.com website where you can pick up some tips and largely untested but working deck lists.
This is good because they talk you through the decks and explain the pivotal cards instead of leaving you to figure it out
This is good because they talk you through the decks and explain the pivotal cards instead of leaving you to figure it out
trumpeteer
Player of Trumpet
Can you tell me where I can find a good online tournament? And could I actually get prizes from them, being 14? What requirements do I need to be in one?
Humn. I only played a few times online.
wizards.com -- you have to pay to play! bah! and the prizes are virtual cards (you don't actually get the physical ones unless you complete a virtual set) ... however, if you consider physical cards to be just as much a rip off then it may appeal and they have many tournaments every day. http://www.magic4you.nu describes it as being like an online casino and does not recommend the services - neither do I
The software called Apprentice was made by dragonstar studios but they don't update their site so the info is not valuable
http://www.magic-league.com/
That appears to be the site I would recommend. Things have changed a little since I last played and it looks like wizards have been busy buying up the old website domains in an attempt to crush the apprentice-using groups -- the site I used to visit is gone!
Hope these links help. I don't think there are any problems with age and apprentice because it's 100% free and thus not gambling
wizards.com -- you have to pay to play! bah! and the prizes are virtual cards (you don't actually get the physical ones unless you complete a virtual set) ... however, if you consider physical cards to be just as much a rip off then it may appeal and they have many tournaments every day. http://www.magic4you.nu describes it as being like an online casino and does not recommend the services - neither do I
The software called Apprentice was made by dragonstar studios but they don't update their site so the info is not valuable
http://www.magic-league.com/
That appears to be the site I would recommend. Things have changed a little since I last played and it looks like wizards have been busy buying up the old website domains in an attempt to crush the apprentice-using groups -- the site I used to visit is gone!
Hope these links help. I don't think there are any problems with age and apprentice because it's 100% free and thus not gambling
Oh, apprentice is hard to use - you have to tap/untap and add/remove life just like you would in a table top game (nothing is automated) ... this means some experienced players do not like waiting for newbies but I'm sure you would catch up quickly
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=mtgcom/sideboard
That's the online magazine that sometimes covers new card combos and posts new deck ideas. It can be helpful
Also the place to seek info on real world sanctioned tournaments.
That's the online magazine that sometimes covers new card combos and posts new deck ideas. It can be helpful
Also the place to seek info on real world sanctioned tournaments.
trumpeteer
Player of Trumpet
Ok. Thanks. Had the Apprentice downloaded on my computer some time ago, but I never got around to a tournament using it. Now I can test my "Jimmy Buffet" deck.
Crimson Sunrise
Slaying tanks on turn 104
Dare I ask?
I guess I dare. What is the premise of "Jimmy Buffet"?
I guess I dare. What is the premise of "Jimmy Buffet"?
