This is a thread. And I'm sure for my takes, I'm probably going to eat the flaming salt of half a dozen people, but here we are.
No, I'm not watching that CZ video to listen to Josh and Jimmy shill more for Gilden brand underwear. I don't care. Thank you Mookie for the synopsis, however. Always a gem. Now, it's true the format is outta control, but you still play it, I still play it, so honestly it can't be that out of control if you're still playing it.......if you really didn't like it, you'd quit and go somewhere else. So all this internet grandstanding is all just for clicks and internet clout, in other words, it's not worth anything. Just sit down, shut up, and play the game that's free to play, unsanctioned so you can proxy up whatever you want, knock some beers (or pops, I don't judge) back and just enjoy yourselves. It's not that serious guys. The format is what it is and it's not going to change as long as the current leadership is whom they are.
If you want change, present a new idea to your group. I love modern commander because it's what you love about commander without the busted ubiquitous fast mana and undercosted universal tutours. It still has the answers you need, and it still has some tutours, you still do cool things, but the greatest offenders are gone. Cradle, Survival, Mana Crypt, one mana instants, all gone. It's honestly a fun variant with far less random variance than conventional play. Or build a cube. Proxy a cube hell, I don't care. Control the environment you and others play in,
Control Your Narrative (not that anyone
here will get that reference).
These internet pissing contests though? Actually worthless. Who cares what some "influencer" says or doesn't say. Fact is, they're all humans just like we all are, and like any other humans they all are entitled to the singular vote their opinion counts for, much like everyone else. Just because they have a Twitch or a Youtube, or a Patreon does not mean they hold any sway or rather, any right to hold any sway over weak-minded simps that can't make up their mind on even the most menial tasks that they rely on an internet rando to tell them what's good, what they should play, or what they should have for dinner. You know me by now, I don't bullcrap around, and am known for my poignant opinions that are wildly unpopular with large groups. I've been banned for my ideologies around stax and the game as a whole by online communities and I really don't give a damn. I guess what I'm trying to say is, these discussions are garbo because at the end of the day as long as cards are legal to play, players will play them. Don't complain. You know what's legal as do others. Either plan for them, accept losing to them, or play them yourself. I hate to be so black-and-white, but that's really what it all comes down to.
- You don't like losing to
Blood Moon or
Ruination? Play some more basics and learn how to fetch appropriately, including not playing greedy decks.
- You have the right to play
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker into
Rushwood Elemental. That is fair. I have the right to stop you from playing so egregiously. That is also fair. Stop the double standards, taking things personally, and realize this is a game and we're
both trying to win. Full stop.
- You don't like losing to my
Yawgmoth's Will? Play some graveyard hate. It's not uncool, unstylish, or even unpopular, in fact it's actually kinda hot to show that level of responsibility and maturity to the game.
- Does one person just sit around and draw cards and play with themselves and you dislike that? Here, have you heard of this card
Chains of Mephistopheles? Suddenly that
Rhystic Study doesn't look that impressive. Can't afford one? Proxy it. This is an unsanctioned format with literally $0 to buy in, we're not on the pro tour here, go nuts. I'd rather get defeated by you because of your cunning play, rather than beat you because of my wallet and twenty-five year old collection and play experience.
- Don't know where to look? Just ask. There's tons of players out there happy to help, especially boomer players like myself or Sinis that can show you the ropes and explain why you want [card x].
Idk. I'm gonna start rambling now, and I've been sippin' on this cocktail for a minute. Y'all have at it, throw your rotten fruit at my hot takes, or whatever else you gotta do. Have a good night, @mtgnexus.