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I will also suggest a little higher land count, but not entirely for the reasons stated before. 17 lands is doing something really goofy with the math of this deck, and I don't like it haha. Perhaps run with 18.

I would also suggest Kalastria Highborn for sure and maybe Bloodthrone Vampire as well. Oh, and if you can find a spot for it, Blade of the Bloodchief is such an overpowered card =]

This is even as it stands now a great deck, and if you're planning to invest in it, I'd say go for it.

Where's the rest of them man? You still have 4 more!

I think Sloth should be a Chrono-Stasis deck =P

I might consider that. Although I was also planning to just make a Boros Battle Cry deck (because it will be absurd).

Helix Pinnacle has Shroud =P

I just enjoy building decks, I dunno. I don't think I have any standard U/W...I might put one together with the release of MBS though, those creepy clerics look sweet. =]

There are, as is often the case, valid points on both sides. On one hand, getting spam posts is indeed annoying, and sometimes flustering. I'm sure there are some people out there who genuinely wanted my input, but the act of others spamming their link on every top-deck they see...well, I've probably missed some.

On the other hand, newer players and/or people who really would like advice on their decks might have a hard time getting help and suggestions any other way. They might not have anything to say about the deck, but maybe that's because they don't know what to say. This is a good community, and we are all happy to help out, but some "unwritten rules" can help.

1) If you post your deck's link, offer some suggestions/comments RELEVANT to the deck you're posting on. An addendum to this is if you simply can't. That's fine if you express that. There's a huge difference between "Hey I'm new here and could use some pointers when you have a chance. I thought I'd ask you because you look like you know your stuff." (actual post) and "COOL DEK LOOK AT MINE!" (also actual post).

2) As already said, if you have a deck similar to the other person's deck, and think showing them yours could help both of you (it often can...mutual suggestions between similar decks leads to great things) then say that and post it! raggedjoe and EthanLewis both have similar Boros aggro decks, and they constantly went back and forth with each other. Those are two of the best aggro decks I've seen.

3) It is obviously the choice of each person how much spam will annoy them. I don't mind too much, but will say it does bother me when it's completely obvious and effortless. Also, I can't think of anyone who would help someone who does nothing but post their deck link.

4) To those who are looking for help. Honestly the best way to get your name out is to help where you can. Even if it's little things, if you have an idea that may or may not help a deck...or even if you say "I've seen something like this but it used ____ instead of ____"...that adds up. People notice that and will actively help you out.

5) Have fun. =]

Hahaha, I don't know why, but this made me laugh so much =]

Thanks man.

Hehehe, yeah...However it's not necessary in this deck =/

Thanks, it's easily one of my all time favorite decks.

Normally this is true. However, both Kazandu Blademaster and Hada Freeblade are VERY good on their own. The fact that they -- CAN -- beef each other up is just the cherry on top.

Seriously, look at Kazandu, pretend he isn't an ally, and tell me you wouldn't still put him in a soldier deck =P

Nevermind, just read the previous post ^

You're still going in the right direction, but there's a spell in Scars you should use =] (it's blue)

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=139791

I told you I'd make one =]

Here it is =P

This is your first to hit the top? I'm honestly surprised, you have plenty of great decks and suggestions...

Well in any case, congratz dude! =]

This deck needs Arc Blades and Pyromancer Ascension. But mostly Arc Blades...can you say machine gun?

XD

It's really close. You continue to work in the right direction.

"Kokusho Bomb" or "Kokusho Nuke" is a very sexy little trick. It's one of the few possible first-turn wins that kills every opponent, regardless of how many people are playing.

If a clause within an effect cannot be completed, unless another clause redirects the effect, the original effect continues to its limits.

That's a fancy-pants way of saying that if they don't have enough to sacrifice, they sacrifice all that they can. Much the same way if a spell says "Target player discards 3 cards", but the player only has 2 cards in hand, they just discard those 2.

I like it a lot. I'm greatly enjoying watching you slowly figure out the right configuration. You keep getting closer bit by bit...it's endlessly entertaining.

I may sound like a jerk, but I'm not going to tell you how/what to change. You have a lot of potential, and I think the fact that you're figuring this all out slowly but surely...is going to really help push you to be an even better deck builder than you already are =]

lol as I was reading this I thought "this must be a Mr_Aqua post." Indeed it was!

Yeah, sure I can. I noticed you were pretty new actually. Any deck in particular? Or are you looking for just overall advice? =]

Welcome to the vault! (sorry it's a mess right now =/ )