Comments on: Insider: Developing Izzet Dragons

By: parisite

parisite — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:11:52 +0000

1) Yeah, the 3 drop could easily be Anger instead of creatures…I haven’t tried it yet, but the fact during testing two of my OP verbally anticipated Anger….I would hate to disappoint:)….the issue I see however, is top decking later in the game and punching in for the last points..need to test and see

By: Ryan Overturf

Ryan Overturf — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:28:35 +0000

In reply to parisite.

1) I am having second thoughts on Rabblemaster, especially with all the Wild Slash Around. Rabble has a lot more upside than Phoenix, and if I cut it, which I probably would, it wouldn’t be for Phoenix. Probably mostly just for more spells, and the 25th land, probably another Haven.

2) I saw Icefall Regent in play a couple times this weekend, and yeah, it does look pretty great sometimes. I shied away from it for the fact that it cost five, but I think it might make the cut going forward.

3) I completely disagree that this is a Tempo deck, but AEtherspouts might fit in being that this is a control deck without great ways to catch up when you’re behind. Spouts might be the control card that the deck needs.

4) This is probably right. Especially if you play Spouts, as they’re dead in the same spots.

5) This is definitely true, but it’s not necessarily bad that Anticipate lets us run land light. Should mean that our hand is good, right? It’s also fuel for Dig, which I like.

6) Fair.

7) Yup!

8) The blue mana is a little tight, but the card selection is so good and our spells are so varied. Maybe if I played a bunch I’d come to the conclusion that you have, but I’m not sold yet.

And yes, Haven rocks. 🙂

Thanks for all the input!

By: parisite

parisite — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:47:05 +0000

I’ve been playing Jeff’s version of UR dragons and really like it..thru that experience I share my 2cents on cards …1)not sure about rabble master -certainly a great card capable of taking down a game on its it own…just not sure right now is the time to play it.. while the Phoenix’s have been very good and easy to bring back. 2) Icefall Regent has been an all-star – I have been running 2, and think possible 3 or even 4 is playable…3) atherspouts(1 MB) has also been huge…this is such a tempo deck. 4) 1 roast main, side the others…been dead too many times. 5) Scorn and stubborn are amazing 5) anticipate is sweet – I unfortunately always seem to be looking for lands with this card. 6) Roar vs. strike…strike is so generic but thats the good part…I run 2/3. 7) Wild slash- zoo good right now! 8) Dig current have 3, but going to cut to 2 and go with 1 TC..hitting 2U has had its moments when I need to find cards ….that said I’m running 25 lands and still finding it tough to hit land drops…If I do I win 99% of the time….Lastly Haven rocks..I’m running 2…its good!

I do like you added Dissolve…I was thinking of adding stroke, nullify or dissolve too…even negate maybe as a one of.