You are talking about print runs. Odessey's rare print run was discovered and yes, if you memorize the list, you know what rares will show up next. To counter this, shopkeepers should shuffle the boosters around when they open a new box.

WoTC started to use multiple printing run for some time now as a countermeasure. Foil cards are also believed to affect the print runs. Common card print runs are more easier to find, and it gives you an advantage in drafting (you know what opponent drafted).

It happen and unfortunately I consider myself one of the victims. The Mirrodin box was sealed with WoTC wrapper, but rumors have it that 'they' reseal the box with WoTC wrappers. And it's not really SUPER cheap, just RM30-40 cheaper a box. It's not bad luck, as half of the box is repeated (and lousy) rares.

This post has been edited by ashburn98: Feb 16 2006, 10:21 PM

Not exactly.

T1 means Vintage (All sets, Power9 and others restricted)
T1.5 means Legacy (All sets, Power9 and others banned)
Extended = last 6 blocks + corresponding core sets
Type2 = Standard = last 2 blocks + corresponding core set (as probably everybody knows)

This post has been edited by ashburn98: Feb 21 2006, 05:50 PM

Interested. Where are you currently? If in KL area, then I belanja mamak la. Take things for free not nice ma.

In PJ, I see. Then my transport is PUTRA line @ Amcorp Mall. Do you go there often?

Ooh, so you're a regular there.

I can make it there today. Or we can arrange a time (if after office hours, probably any day or weekends). Anyhow, I'll PM you with my number.

Both have their merits. It is one of those cards that boils down to how your deck works.

Arena for control decks and Confidant for aggro decks.

I went pass wolf's shop the other day. I only saw a standing Ravnica banner so I figure he stop selling those old common cards. Anyone knows if he's still selling those?

No problem. Anytime you confirm go there, SMS me and I'll try to make it.

If you are playing red aggro, Frenzied Goblin is a good consideration.

Frenzied Goblin ability (target creature can't block) only trigger once, when it is declared as attacker. Since it trigger once, you can pay R if you want and stop only a creature from blocking.

Ah, you been out of the loop for a long time. Not surprised if you are mistaken.

Type 1 = Vintage - P9 restricted
Type 1.5 = Legacy - P9 banned
Extended = Extended (no Type) - Odyssey and up
Type 2 = Standard - Kamigawa and up

Coldsnap is considered as the third set for Ice Age block. It kicks out Homelands as the 3rd set. For Type 2, Coldsnap is legal for the same duration as Time Spiral will be, so it would only be rotated out when Time Spiral block rotates.

Hardly play nowdays, maybe find kaki then can play back.

Malaysia is pretty much Type 2. It's rare to see some playing a solid Extended deck, let alone Type 1 (casually made decks doesn't count).

Why not just buy the 4x of cards you wanted from precons seperately? I am sure it works out cheaper that way.

From my own experience, casual players have a hard time finding new kaki anywhere (in KL at least). Nine out of ten players I meet is Type 2 players.

Anyone wants to trade their extra cards from Ravniva block for cards from past blocks? If so, please give the link in my signature a click.

Thanks.

Yeah, depends where you are located. I play Casually when the chance arrived (hardly). If you are in LYP area, then can meet up one day to play some games.

That shop (The Mind Shop) really long gone liao. Looks like you might be in KL area, wanna met up and play some old decks? lmk via PM.

Where are you located?

Anyone knows for sure if Micheal Toh is giving out Lotus Bloom or Avatar of Discord (Dissension Prerelease foil)?

His mass TS prerelease email on Monday, September 11, 2006 stated "SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE DISSENSION FOIL CARD FOR EACH PARTICIPANT (while
stocks last)."

Hope he forgotten the correction on 'cut-n-paste' (He correctly alter the other details though).

Which floor, near where?

I heard stories about him too. Not the positive ones unfortunately. I never talked to him in person though.

'Type 2 players ripping off newbies'
People of those sort exists and I'd met ample amount of them. I am not defending them, but I can't agree that is a major reason of dwindling players. I'll say the main reasons of dwindling players is the (1) people leave for other forms of entertainment/commitments (no playgroup) and (2)huge $$ investment to play competitively.

Usually, a newbie is introduced to the game by someone he/she knows. The newbie then joins that person's playgroup. If he/she got rotten trades with specific members of the playgroup, then it is obvious that those members to take advantage of him. Within-group ripping, I think, is less likely because of possible backslash from other members. If it did happen, then word of mouth will blacklist that person.

From time to time, there will be T2 'outsiders' wanting to trade, that is where I think is riskier for newbies. I suggest these few guidelines if you totally have no idea how to value card.

Before equaling trade
1. Talk to the outsider about what decks he playing/facing against, while he is browsing through.
2. Talk to the outsider if he is planning to build a new deck.
3. Let him browse your cards first, then you browse his cards. No need to rush things.
4. Pick up the cards both of you are interested in the middle. It makes it easier to see what's for what.
-Purpose: To see if he is looking for a 'super' deal or really need specific card.

During equalizing of trade - cards for cards
1. Look at the selection of cards he is interested and ask yourself 'does this tally up with things he said earlier?'
2. Don't listen to how usefulness his cards are and how 'narrow' your cards are. If you were him, why would you want to trade useful cards for narrow cards, right?
3. Ask him to balance the trade. Then, with cards on the table, ask a friend for second opinion. If there's no one, ask the shopkeeper. If that is even not available, ask a bystander. There will always be people around when a trade is ongoing, trust me.
4. Ask for more cards as throw-in (a face saving way for that guy to readjust his offer, if needed )
-Truth: The best you are ever going to do is trading down, at least you will be getting more cards.

During equalizing of trade - cards for cash or booster packs
1. Strongly advise against selling for cash or booster packs if you are a total newbie. Simply decline.
-Truth: Stastically, you are going to lose

After the deal
1. Ask people how they would have done that deal. Don't ask was it good or bad, just ask how they would done it.
2. Look forward towards your new cards.



This post has been edited by ashburn98: Sep 15 2006, 01:18 PM