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isolationsandhatred · 10 months

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OK ok listen.

I love landstill. It's such a cool archetype and so dear and close to my heart but for the most part it is Not Great. It has some glaring issues as an archetype other control lists like Oath or grixis midrange or jeskai tempo or delver or esper control just don't struggle with for the main part, cause we chose standstill as a card draw engine and kind of like Gush it has some Deckbuilding Requirements that make it tick. Part of this is being able to land a threat under a standstill, part of this is managing your standstills vs your absolute tempo and the strange pattern of mana investment that goes along with that, part of that is managing your opponent's tempo while keeping pressure up. I have tried a fair few landstill decks that attempt to balance this: temur landstill with wrenn and oko is a blast but has some card investment/mana spent for the effect issues. UW landstill with Timeless Dragon and Shark Typhoon is great too cause it has a super simplified mana base and can really lean on being able to play wastelands and urza's saga in the same shell as well as having access to stony silence which is just... pretty good. It, however lacks the explosiveness of a t1 oko, t2 standstill kinda start, which is fine, it's just far more control oriented and less midrange which I thought was an interesting dilemma and wanted to play around with.

Enter stiflenaught, a deck that's been around for ages and (a) has a simple manabase, (b) has some explosive clocks (c) has a low manacurve and (d) can toolbox exceptionally well with urza's saga.

I took a stiflenaught shell and modified it to be standstill-compatible and to use lurrus because balance is cracked and we kind of wanted white anyways. This produced a pile of jank so monstrous that it took me a hot second to parse the play patterns associated with it and pare it down to a somewhat-workable pile. We're on a 61 card special because... uh, I like memes? Anyways, here's the list and I've had a lot of fun jamming it. Remember folks, vintage is cool and proxies are based af.

#mtg #landstill #vintage #brew #listen i just wanted to talk about this dumb thing i brewed #phyrexian dreadnaught #stifle #standstill

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2frikinbeast · 10 months

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mtgdays · 2 years

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日本時間の5月24日、@ManaCurvesより、6月10日発売の特殊セット『統率者レジェンズ：バルダーズ・ゲートの戦い』に収録されるカード《Elturel Survivors》が公開されました。公開カード &nbsp […] Source: イゼ速。：Izzet MTG News Flash

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zbexx-blog · 4 years

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thesfid · 6 years

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Something amazing is happening on Magic Twitter, but there's no hashtag. So here's a few of my faves. Manacurves brought the 🔥🔥🔥

#magic is like sex #magic: the gathering #MTG

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rivtak · 7 years

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Thank you so much to all the folks who entered the #solsticegiveaway! This week I am away from my production studio since I am teaching summer camp, but I am doing tons of computer work so I can bring these new Moon prints into your homes! 🎊🌑👽 the winner is @manacurves! Congratulations! I did two additional drawings for smaller patch packs and the winners are @freckledhijabi and @homesewnhomegoods! Congrats! Thanks again to all those who followed, entered, tagged friends and shared in their insta stories. I hope I was able to reach some new folks who are genuinely into my work and not just into free stuff! 😉 #rivtak #handmade #screenprinting

#screenprinting #handmade #solsticegiveaway #rivtak

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jammilano-blog · 9 years

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Playing around with the #manacurve #mtg

#manacurve #mtg

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jimmynoobplayer · 10 years

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Nearly Useless Numbers I Worked Hard to Find

When I first started playing Magic, I thought I could use my knowledge of probability to get an advantage over other players, which didn't work as well as I hoped. But probability can be helpful for some players, or interesting for knowledge's sake, so I'll share my mathematical findings here.

Land Curves

(Forty card decks. The red is less than 50% chance of drawing that many lands or more, green is better than 90% chance.)

Here's a nifty picture with many bright colors! But what in the heck do all those numbers mean?

Here we see the first problem with using calculation: The numbers are very difficult to translate into real strategic decisions. I know I can have a 79.5% chance of drawing between two and four lands in my opening hand, but without something to compare it to, that number is meaningless. How important is drawing the right number of lands anyway? What will other decks be doing?

Underneath the main graph I put some numbers that might help with mulliganning decisions, and that brings up the second problem with calculations: any decision the player can make during the game will throw off the numbers wildly if we can't predict the player's choice. The choice to mulligan is extremely difficult to make optimally in some cases, and if we can't predict whether the player will mulligan, how can we predict what cards will be in his or her hand later?

Magic is designed to be extremely resistant to number-crunching.

I think calculations like this might be useful for pro players trying to precisely tune their decks, or mid level players trying to learn new archetypes, but playtesting several actual games will almost always help you understand more. And for very new players, using general rules of thumb like "Use 17 lands, 2 colors" is much better.

Calculations for drawing a certain kind of land or combination of lands might be more helpful but are much more difficult. I might post some other graphs later. I can help you find numbers for your deck if you are curious enough to ask.

Here are some graphs for other numbers of lands,

More than 17 lands

Less Than 17 lands

#magic #boringmath #manacurve

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mtgacentral · 10 months

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Mana Curve - Unlock the Secret of Winning in MTG!

Welcome, fellow Planeswalkers! As an experienced Magic: The Gathering (MTG) player and a dedicated blogger at MTGA Central, I'm thrilled to share my insights on a crucial aspect of the game that can significantly impact your winning chances - mana curve. Brief Overview of MTG and the Importance of Mana Curve

Magic: The Gathering, often abbreviated as MTG, is a collectible card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. MTG is the first example of the modern collectible card game genre and still thrives today, with an estimated six million players in over seventy countries worldwide. In MTG, you play the role of a Planeswalker, a powerful mage who battles other Planeswalkers for glory, knowledge, and conquest. Your deck of cards represents all the weapons in your arsenal. It contains the spells you know and the creatures you can summon to fight for you. Now, where does mana curve fit into all this? Well, it's a fundamental concept that refers to the distribution of the casting costs of the cards in your deck. A well-optimized mana curve can help ensure that you're able to play your cards efficiently and consistently, giving you a significant edge over your opponents. Purpose of the Article This article aims to delve deep into the concept of mana curve, its importance in MTG, and how you can leverage it to improve your gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the world of MTG, understanding and mastering mana curve can be a game-changer. So, let's embark on this journey together and unlock the secret of winning in MTG through an effective mana curve!

Understanding the Basics of MTG

Before we delve into the intricacies of mana curve, it's essential to grasp the basic concepts of Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, a quick refresher never hurts! What is MTG? MTG is a collectible card game where you, the player, take on the role of a Planeswalker. Planeswalkers are powerful mages who traverse the multiverse, battling other Planeswalkers for glory, knowledge, and conquest. Your deck of cards represents your arsenal, containing the spells you know and the creatures you can summon to fight for you. The game is played by two or more players, each using a deck of printed cards or a deck represented by a digital app. MTG is known for its complexity, with deep strategy and a vast array of card interactions making every game a unique experience. Key Concepts in MTG In MTG, there are several key concepts that every player should understand. Let's take a look at some of them: - Cards: The most basic element of the game. Each card represents a spell that a Planeswalker can cast. Cards can be creatures, artifacts, enchantments, sorceries, instants, or lands. - Mana: This is the resource used to cast spells. It's generated by land cards and some other types of cards. - Battlefield: This is where the action happens. It's where creatures fight, artifacts are used, and enchantments apply their effects. - Life Total: Each player starts with a certain amount of life (usually 20). If a player's life total drops to zero, they lose the game. - Deck: Each player has a deck of at least 60 cards. The deck contains all the spells a player can potentially cast during a game. - Hand: The cards currently in a player's hand. Players draw cards from their deck and add them to their hand. - Graveyard: This is where cards go after they've been used or destroyed. Some spells can interact with cards in the graveyard. And of course, there's mana curve, a fundamental concept that we'll explore in depth in the next section. Understanding these basics will help you grasp the importance of mana curve and how it can shape your strategy in MTG.

What is Mana Curve?

Now that we've covered the basics of MTG, it's time to delve into the heart of our discussion - mana curve. This concept is a fundamental part of MTG strategy and can significantly influence the outcome of your games. Definition of Mana Curve In MTG, mana curve refers to the distribution of the casting costs of the cards in your deck. It's a graphical representation of how many cards you have at each mana cost. The "curve" part of the term comes from the ideal or typical shape this distribution takes when plotted on a graph. To visualize this, imagine plotting a graph where the x-axis represents the casting cost (from 0 to however high your deck goes), and the y-axis represents the number of cards at each casting cost. The resulting graph is your mana curve. The Role of Mana Curve in MTG So, why is mana curve important? Well, it's all about efficiency and consistency. A well-constructed mana curve ensures that you have a good mix of low, medium, and high-cost cards, allowing you to make the most of your mana each turn. A deck with a good mana curve will typically have a lot of low-cost cards, allowing for plays in the early game, a moderate amount of medium-cost cards for the mid-game, and a few high-cost cards for the late game. This distribution helps ensure that you're likely to draw cards you can play at every stage of the game, keeping you in the action and allowing you to respond to your opponent's threats effectively. Remember, MTG is a game of resource management, and mana is one of your most crucial resources. By paying attention to your mana curve during deck building, you can ensure that you're using your mana efficiently, giving you a significant edge over opponents who overlook this important aspect of the game.

The Importance of Mana Distribution

As we delve deeper into the world of MTG, we come across another crucial concept - mana distribution. This concept is closely tied to mana curve and plays a significant role in shaping your game strategy. Understanding Mana Distribution In MTG, mana distribution refers to how the sources of mana in your deck are spread across the different colors. This is a critical aspect of deck building because the colors of mana you have available determine which cards you can play. For instance, if you have a deck with a lot of red cards, you'll want to ensure you have enough sources of red mana to play those cards. This could mean including a lot of mountains (which produce red mana) in your deck, or including other cards that can produce red mana. How Mana Distribution Affects Mana Curve Mana distribution and mana curve go hand in hand. The distribution of mana sources in your deck influences the shape of your mana curve. If you have a lot of low-cost red cards and plenty of mountains, your mana curve might skew towards the lower end. On the other hand, if you have a mix of low, medium, and high-cost cards across multiple colors, your mana curve might be more balanced. A well-distributed mana base allows you to consistently play your cards on curve, meaning you can play a one-cost card on your first turn, a two-cost card on your second turn, and so on. This is often the key to a strong start in MTG, allowing you to put pressure on your opponent from the get-go. However, achieving a good mana distribution isn't always easy. It requires careful consideration of the cards in your deck, the colors of mana they require, and the overall strategy you're aiming for. But with practice and a keen understanding of your deck, you can master this aspect of MTG and significantly improve your gameplay.

Casting Costs and Their Impact on Mana Curve

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#CastingCosts #deckbuilding #Magic:TheGathering #ManaCurve #ManaDistribution #MTG #MTGGuide #MTGstrategy #MTGTips #WinninginMTG

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