One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy

**Streetz** · 02-19-2007, 12:27 AM

This thread is reserved for the dicussion of the following article by Streetz:

http://www.magicdeckvortex.com/mdvarticle0202.htm

Please read it, enjoy it and discuss it here.

What did you like about the article? Was it inspiring, informational, ingenius? Was it inappropriate? Was there anything you really liked or didn't like about it?

Let the author know here!

Thanks!

Death_By_Beebles · 02-19-2007, 08:41 AM

This was a great mini-article.

Yezzandrix · 02-19-2007, 11:54 PM

I pretty much enjoy game theory. You incorportaed a lot of that into it, so yeah, I liked it. The only thing I didn't really like was the absence of a plan-B or a way to get your centerpiece, should it get destroyed/countered/whatever. I don't know if a deck-total of 4 big and heavy hitters will be enough to get rid of an opponent, if your options constist of 3 Echoing Truths 4 Rune Snags and 4 Remands... Your smaller ones might not be sufficient, there. Alltogether, a good article, and a nice deck!

**Streetz** · 02-19-2007, 11:58 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Having answers to your opponent's is a metagame issue. That's why I encouraged the reader to modify the deck as required. No deck is perfect against every deck.

EDIT: I put game theory in there?

Yezzandrix · 02-20-2007, 12:15 AM

A bit. You had some explanations about what and when to make best use of the Piracy. You explained different applications for it. Yeah, there was some theorie involved... I don't really like the "OMG, this is the rockzor, check it out"-style of introductions to a deck... And no, I haven't been seeing any of those from you, ever, so that was just a general statement...

Amadeus · 02-25-2007, 09:14 PM

I agree. This article is exactly the type of resource for which I decided to join this site. In fact, I think it's one of the best MTG articles I've read on the net so far. Many others describe combos or identify interractions between cards, but don't really get in and explain and dissect the interraction. They just write "this card and this card work great together". I liked that you highlighted the areas where the effect could be best leveraged and what to look for.

Not being very good at game theory myself just yet, the article got me thinking in all sorts of directions. Not just about the Coastal Piracy (which, incidentally I picked up after reading the article), but also about other possibilities. I'm burning up my favourite MTG search engine looking for various similar effects, and combing through my library looking for cards that I already own that might work with it.

I look forward to your next article.

Cheers,
Amadeus.

Samuel L. Jackson · 02-25-2007, 10:37 PM

great article as always streetz, look forward to your next one, you almost make me want to play casual sometimes

**Streetz** · 02-25-2007, 10:50 PM

Amadeus - Thank you for your comments. I'll be honest in saying I didn't realize I provided so much in the article. I was just talking about a fun card and it just so happened I dissected it and it's interaction with lots of other cards at the same time.

NOTE: I really need to watch out for typos! I found quite a few after re-reading my article just now.

Anyway, I hope my next two (which are written already) live up to the expectations this one set out.

Pingele_Pats · 09-28-2007, 06:57 AM

Tumbs up to the featuring-card miniarticle! It will help lots of people.
I think adding a poll and vote for the next featuring card would be a great addition!

Nice title btw...

**Streetz** · 09-28-2007, 07:14 PM

Thanks, Pingle Pats -- it's been a while since you've visited. Have you checked out my other One Card to Rule Them All articles? I have two in process, one of which will be posted for a top secret theme week.

**Streetz** · 10-02-2007, 12:05 AM

NOTE: This article has been re-posted as of 10/2. We are filling in some gaps with some older, good articles and this was one of them.

At least, I thought so.

Feel free to discuss. Especially if you hadn't read this article earlier in the year.

GenocideHeart · 10-02-2007, 06:25 AM

Hmm... I'm messing around with a deck using Niv-Mizzet along with Coastal Piracy. What do you all think?

(granted, it'd need HEAVY mana-fixing, given how much Niv-Mizzet costs to cast...)

Death_By_Beebles · 10-02-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenocideHeart

Hmm... I'm messing around with a deck using Niv-Mizzet along with Coastal Piracy. What do you all think?

(granted, it'd need HEAVY mana-fixing, given how much Niv-Mizzet costs to cast...)

Sounds like a blast! Maybe you'd like to post the deck in the Casual decks forum, so we could check it out?

Still an excellent article Streetz

GenocideHeart · 10-02-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Death_By_Beebles

Sounds like a blast! Maybe you'd like to post the deck in the Casual decks forum, so we could check it out?

Still an excellent article Streetz

I'll post it as soon as I fix the mana curve and figure a couple things out. Coastal Piracy is mana-intensive on its own, and Niv-Mizzet is even worse - and I'm not very inclined to add the Ravnica duals, given how it'd make the deck rather expensive money-wise...

fatguy_poolshark · 10-02-2007, 03:26 PM

Actually heart now is the time to pick them... with Ravnica rotating out of standard, you should be able(if you are a bargainer) to pick playsets of everything but fountain and breeding pool for around 20 bucks a SET.

02-19-2007, 12:27 AM	#1
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy This thread is reserved for the dicussion of the following article by Streetz: http://www.magicdeckvortex.com/mdvarticle0202.htm Please read it, enjoy it and discuss it here. What did you like about the article? Was it inspiring, informational, ingenius? Was it inappropriate? Was there anything you really liked or didn't like about it? Let the author know here! Thanks! __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade? Last edited by Streetz; 02-25-2007 at 10:35 PM.

02-19-2007, 08:41 AM	#2
Death_By_Beebles Keep your chin up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Roppongi Club, taking pictures Posts: 2,753	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy This was a great mini-article. __________________ We All Need Love. Avatar and Banner by M_Z. PM Me My Latest Article Manga Blog deviantArt MDV League Record - Challenge Me! 13-4-0

02-19-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
Yezzandrix confused Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake of Constance, Germany Posts: 4,557	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy I pretty much enjoy game theory. You incorportaed a lot of that into it, so yeah, I liked it. The only thing I didn't really like was the absence of a plan-B or a way to get your centerpiece, should it get destroyed/countered/whatever. I don't know if a deck-total of 4 big and heavy hitters will be enough to get rid of an opponent, if your options constist of 3 Echoing Truths 4 Rune Snags and 4 Remands... Your smaller ones might not be sufficient, there. Alltogether, a good article, and a nice deck! __________________ Thanks, Mal Spoiler: Proud owner of someone's soul... Godly quotes: "Computer games do not affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we would all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music." - (Kristian Wilson, Nintendo Inc., 1989) Remember, bold names make us easier to see for head shots. -stolin, fellow moderator ()'''''() ( `o´) (\_/) (,)ö(,) (O.o) (’’) (’’) (> <)

02-19-2007, 11:58 PM	#4
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy Thanks for the comments. Having answers to your opponent's is a metagame issue. That's why I encouraged the reader to modify the deck as required. No deck is perfect against every deck. EDIT: I put game theory in there? __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

02-20-2007, 12:15 AM	#5
Yezzandrix confused Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake of Constance, Germany Posts: 4,557	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy A bit. You had some explanations about what and when to make best use of the Piracy. You explained different applications for it. Yeah, there was some theorie involved... I don't really like the "OMG, this is the rockzor, check it out"-style of introductions to a deck... And no, I haven't been seeing any of those from you, ever, so that was just a general statement... __________________ Thanks, Mal Spoiler: Proud owner of someone's soul... Godly quotes: "Computer games do not affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we would all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music." - (Kristian Wilson, Nintendo Inc., 1989) Remember, bold names make us easier to see for head shots. -stolin, fellow moderator ()'''''() ( `o´) (\_/) (,)ö(,) (O.o) (’’) (’’) (> <)

02-25-2007, 09:14 PM	#6
Amadeus Wizard of Time Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 816	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy I agree. This article is exactly the type of resource for which I decided to join this site. In fact, I think it's one of the best MTG articles I've read on the net so far. Many others describe combos or identify interractions between cards, but don't really get in and explain and dissect the interraction. They just write "this card and this card work great together". I liked that you highlighted the areas where the effect could be best leveraged and what to look for. Not being very good at game theory myself just yet, the article got me thinking in all sorts of directions. Not just about the Coastal Piracy (which, incidentally I picked up after reading the article), but also about other possibilities. I'm burning up my favourite MTG search engine looking for various similar effects, and combing through my library looking for cards that I already own that might work with it. I look forward to your next article. Cheers, Amadeus.

02-25-2007, 10:37 PM	#7
Samuel L. Jackson Snakes on a Vortex Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On a plane with snakes Posts: 1,583	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy *great article as always streetz, look forward to your next one, you almost make me want to play casual sometimes* __________________ Proud leader of the M.D.V.S.M.A Mr. Pink: You kill anybody? Mr. White: A few cops. Mr. Pink: No real people? Mr. White: Just cops. Secretly cursed by P_P

02-25-2007, 10:50 PM	#8
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy Amadeus - Thank you for your comments. I'll be honest in saying I didn't realize I provided so much in the article. I was just talking about a fun card and it just so happened I dissected it and it's interaction with lots of other cards at the same time. NOTE: I really need to watch out for typos! I found quite a few after re-reading my article just now. Anyway, I hope my next two (which are written already) live up to the expectations this one set out. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

09-28-2007, 07:14 PM	#10
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy Thanks, Pingle Pats -- it's been a while since you've visited. Have you checked out my other One Card to Rule Them All articles? I have two in process, one of which will be posted for a top secret theme week. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

10-02-2007, 12:05 AM	#11
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy NOTE: This article has been re-posted as of 10/2. We are filling in some gaps with some older, good articles and this was one of them. At least, I thought so. Feel free to discuss. Especially if you hadn't read this article earlier in the year. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

10-02-2007, 06:25 AM	#12
GenocideHeart Patient Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 39	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy Hmm... I'm messing around with a deck using Niv-Mizzet along with Coastal Piracy. What do you all think? (granted, it'd need HEAVY mana-fixing, given how much Niv-Mizzet costs to cast...)

10-02-2007, 03:26 PM	#15
fatguy_poolshark Vortex Dragoon Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,291	Re: One Card to Rule Them All: Coastal Piracy Actually heart now is the time to pick them... with Ravnica rotating out of standard, you should be able(if you are a bargainer) to pick playsets of everything but fountain and breeding pool for around 20 bucks a SET. __________________ Current Rating Constructed-1895 Limited-1750 yay on the road to 1900.

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