jeskai geist | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png jeskai geist | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Bloodbraid Month, Pt. 4: Quantitative Data https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/01/bloodbraid-month-4-quantitative-data/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/01/bloodbraid-month-4-quantitative-data/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:00:30 +0000 http://quietspeculation.com/?p=17148 Alright, time for the big reveal. With comment section chatter over possible unbannings increasing, it's time for the hard data to make its own argument. I had less fun with this test than with previous efforts, mostly because I have a long and difficult history with Bloodbraid Elf. That said, the testing was comparatively easy […]

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The plan for this week was to update my metagame data tables with the results of the Grand Prix. However, Jason surprised all of us with the actual metagame update. Not that I'm complaining, mind you; it was a very nice surprise. I'm glad the more rigorous and comprehensive table is back in action. In […]

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Linear decks may be the current rage in Modern, but control mages are gathering to make their stand. Wizards cited the lack of blue-based diversity as a contributor to their controversial January 18 ban update, and if the Twin refugees have anything to say, Snapcaster and friends will capitalize on the banning to make their […]

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