spudshaver

I complain about deck boosting, then people like a deck I made. I find (some) humor in that.

What problem do you have with this build and/or what is your favorite card here (and why). I think that could spark some convo :P

-1 Enlightened Tutor
-1 Seismic Assault
-1 Gamble
-3 Lava Dart
+2 Life from the Loam (not sure, maybe +1)

Consider adding creature control, I don't think the combo is fast enough (or reliable enough) to ignore aggro.

I don't mind deck boosting if someone really wants feedback, but you don't have to boost every deck you make...

An Extra thanks to everyone who liked and commented on this deck*
Happy Holidays!

That's not a bad idea. What would you cut?
-3 Divine Deflection
+2 Dark Ritual
+1 Journey to Nowhere

Sir, I was your first post ~
Posted 09 August 2013 at 21:52

I'm going to sleep on it. There is no question that it has value here, it's simply a question of relative value - and cutting cards is always the hardest part :P

Worship is a fine choice btw, and my mistake for ignoring it.

I want to note I’m only playing devil’s advocate, I have nothing against your deck – I like it.

On one had I agree that, “If your life doesn’t go down so what you haven’t lost, that’s good.” At the same time, if as a deck builder you are considering Near-Death Experience as a win condition and that condition is not being met, economically, that is not a good thing. Functionally, you have a wasted card if you survive just fine with Near-Death in play. In theory, you could simply replace it with a card that support Darksteel Reactor and win faster / with more stability.

Our decks have similarities, but are fundamentally different in their goals. You deck is designed to prevent loss, while mine is designed to “lose” (have no life, permanents, or hand). One could argue that any overlap between our decks could be seen as questionable, not necessarily misplaced, but being able to benefit from a close look.

I wouldn't be throwing too much life away before playing Near-Death Experience. It cost five, so the cost between two and three isn't much of a concern (for me at least). I'm more interested in the mechanic and untility of the card(s). Wall of Blood "Bleeds" one life at a time, instead of two - that's the main reason I chose it. That being said, however, it is a good card to note and I have sideboarded it for now. Thank you, sir.

I think most experience players would actually assume you will be playing Angel's Grace when you have Near-Death on the field (or at least something very similar). I, personally, would be much more surprised if someone played Near-Death and did not have Angel's Grace in their deck - esp. in a mono white deck. As long as someone asks why you play each card you play, a card like Near-Death comes with a lot of assumptions about what else you have.

Type your deck name...I placed Wall of Blood as the main "bleeder," in addition to the slight help from Dismember. Did you have anything in mind?

@KJSJ3
How do you mean, sir?

Nice use of Wall of Glare, you don't see it much in these types of decks. You should consider a way to lose life; no one will risk lowering your life with Platinum Angel/Near-Death in play - leaving you banking on stopping a defeat with x4 Angel's Grace. That isn't bad; it's just that you are left with lots of survival filler with no control and little actual combo. Most of the impressive Near-Death decks I've seen generally combo with red or black.

An the other note, I too have been building similar decks like this for a while (largely unnoticed :P). There have been a handful of evolutions, I think if you keep rebuilding your deck, you'll be surprised with what you come up with.

[I'm a big dollar stickler btw. Would you say its cost of x5 as much makes the deck x5 as much? If you do, then you're made in the shade, my friend! If it's only twice as good, question every card, do some research, and see what else you can come up with. I've found that dollar restrictions are good to start with so you can force yourself to do heavier research - later you can ignore money if you feel you want some nice cards]

And as always, thanks for checking mine out ;)

A fine question! For example: it is your upkeep, you have one life and are smiling with thoughts of victory. You open your mouth to share the great news and a little Appentice Mage pings you for one point (bummer). Ethereal Haze includes "non combat damage".

I sometimes wonder if there is any correlation between how much I like a deck I build and how much you guys(/gals) like it. Besides the cheap ones, I have no idea :P

Ethereal Haze > Holy Day ? :)

Sir, you currently have x7 Bump in the Night.

Nice White Chicks quote btw :D

oops :( my mistake