MDV Christmas (2007) Contest Results. - by Luthervamplord

[Streetz]

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[death by aggro]

All I have to say is another great article by Luther. I really liked all the decks, particularly that second place one.

[ThunderHog]

*does a funky dance* YAHOO!!!

Honestly, I didn't even think I was going to do that well - I never go into anything saying to myself "I'm gonna win!".

Originally Posted by MZ, from the article

Now this write-up sticks out beyond all the others for a few reasons – it helped me get through it quickly and explained most things straight off. Broken down visual and in the approach of the language/phrase structure, I felt like the guy was sat there talking to me about the deck as I was having a test run with it against a Ponzo deck. But the bit that really swung this one for me (and Tynion will hate me for this) is that the language is conversational in tone and flow.

I’m not reading a menu, I’m not trying to program my VCR and I’m not trying to learn how to complete the fifth dungeon on the latest computer game – I’m hearing a guy talk plainly and honestly about a deck that means something to him and he’s selling it on the honesty of the language.

Uhh... *scratches head* That's exactly what I did. It was a PM sent to you, therefore I addressed it as though I was talking to you. That wasn't a strategic stroke of genius, but it's just the way I do things.

Alright, I sat down to read another Dragonstorm decklist and how the magic of pulling six legendary dragons on turn two was just too nice a prize to give up…and instead I get hit with this ‘quirky’ number; I have no other way to describe it. Never the less I tried to move on and give this deck a serious review but all through play testing, evaluation and the background math’s I couldn’t get over just how damnably ‘quirky’ the thing really is. And before I offend the designer; the last time I ever referred to something as quirky was a drink that I now enjoy on a regular basis.

You can ask my fellow [Order] members... Quirky is a compliment!!!

The deck isn’t the most reliable thing sometimes but still puts up a good fight if things got to pan so it scored a healthy 17/20.

Yeah, every deck has off-games - mine is no exception...

So you little swine; otherwise known as Thunderhog – we all salute you as the 2007 Christmas contest winner!

*dances again* I actually think that this is the first time that I've ever actually won anything... Honestly, I'm going to cherish that deck more than I ever have before. My 'pets' are now more valuable to me than they've ever been before.

[DazBoot]

Hahaha, that's not entirely true TH, you've won a couple rounds of HoC! (Congrats BTW)

Great piece Luther, it's always great to see an article based on reader response. Sorry I couldn't get my own entry done in time. (Curse the confines of school!) But I think the idea of basing the majority of the article off of reader submissions is great, and I hope you do something similar to this in the future.

[ThunderHog]

Originally Posted by Dazboot

Hahaha, that's not entirely true TH, you've won a couple rounds of HoC! (Congrats BTW)

I don't think that winning your own contest really counts. Lol. That's almost like Streetz winning Matrix Mafia - and he's the one hosting it.

Anyway, Luther, thanks again. Also, something I forgot before...

KingHonkey's and Cashew's decks were pretty neat as well. Congrats on the decks guys!