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Sep 4, 2012 -- 1:13AM, rockshard wrote:

Simply because it's the only one drop in the deck. And it has no evasion.
Most likely some users would disagree with not having any one drops. So it's just my opinion.

But if I did that, I would probably try to add more 1mc spells to make up for it, such as adding more Duress/Blackmail/Thoughtseize
if I have 4 Duress and 4 Dark Ritual already, I would try to add 3-4 Blackmail/Thoughtseize
I'd maybe remove Sign in Blood since if I have 16 creatures that cost 2, as well as Hymn to Tourach, that's 20 spells that cost 2.
Why do I need sign in Blood anyway if this is meant to be a fast deck, and if I have Hymn to Tourach which is a 2-for-1 anyway.

On such a curve, Sinister Strength would need to be Unholy Strength assuming I run either (so I can Dark Ritual into a 2 drop and an Unholy Strength) and any removal spell needs to cost 1 or 0 so it can be played on turn 3 while still being able to play a creature.

Yeah, that makes sense I guess. What about keeping the Ghoul and cutting Sign in Blood for Unholy Strength ?

What about replacing the Ghoul with Dauthi Slayer  and then replacing the Sinister Strength with Unholy Strength but keeping the Sign in Blood ?

Sep 4, 2012 -- 1:44AM, rockshard wrote:

cutting Sign in Blood for Unholy Strength does make sense to me since it's giving the deck more focus
plus you can play a 2mc creature and Unholy strength the same turn. (whether it's turn 3, or turn 1 with dark ritual)

if you replace ghoul with dauthi slayer, replace sinister strength with unholy strength, but keep sign in blood.... That is fine
I just realized Bonesplitter at least makes use of the first turn, so you have 4 Duress, 4 Dark Ritual, and 4 Bonesplitter, that's 12 cards that can be played turn 1. So if you have room for Sign in Blood then so be it.

One thing I like about the Ghoul is it allows me to play two creatures on turn one. I can play Oona's Prowler on turn 1 along with the Ghoul (via ritual) and swing for 5 on turn 2 unless they discard. But I might just cut Sign in Blood for Unholy Strength. I'm trying to think if I really need the card advantage.