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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 1:30AM
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The Rakdos are a sad case, but I like the new Azorius. It seems the role of  villains has now been given to Selesnya, but I find it interesting that the two opposite guilds, the Golgari and the Azorius, are the most decent people in the entire plane. If only they would cooperate...
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 1:55AM
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Well, It's good to finally see the Azorius coming off as "okay." I always liked the style and magical capabilities of the guild but the corrupt or "Nothing can ever happen!" feeling a lot of the latest info on them gives them was really killing my buzz. The "Nothing can ever happen!" theme always struck me as dumb. It's like people were simply trying to personify the classic Blue/white control deck. Which was kind of dumb and to me uncreative and unrealistic storytelling. The corrupt or power hungry theme always struck me as too non-white. This planeswalker guide sounds like a good place for the Azorius. They aren't the Righteous heros I tend to prefer but they are good enough for me to identify while still also carrying the potential for becoming the antagonists for people who favor more red, chaotic themes. The Azorius descriptions of their view of the other guilds sounded believable. Overal I approve. Massacre Girl's spikers are particularly notorious for their random acts of violence.
As the bounty on Massacre Girl rose, so did the number of imitators (Thrill-Kill Assassin).
WHO IS MASSACRE GIRL? I MUST KNOW.
Presumably the leader of a gang of Rakdos spikers.
You were expecting subtlety and nuance to the black and red guild? The one that is a cult lead by a demon? ...Kind of barking up the wrong tree with that one.
Agree 100%
I think Azorius may like the Izzet because Izzet provides machinery that helps run the city.
Yeah, Izzet are non-aggressive, non-hostile, serve a purpose in Ravnican society and generally operate within the law.
"In addition to possessing incredible strength, they tend to be good followers, as they rarely show the capacity to think for themselves or even carry out complex orders."
rakdoz r dum hur hur hur
Read the context again. That quote is referring specifically to Ogres within the Rakdos guild.
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 2:00AM
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Tattooing is specifically mentioned for the 'debauchery' ring? Really? I mean I know I'm enjoying a game largely sampled by the nerdy and the frail but REALLY? Ink is debauched?
I want to be Cultured. 
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 2:03AM
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Tattooing is specifically mentioned for the 'debauchery' ring? Really? I mean I know I'm enjoying a game largely sampled by the nerdy and the frail but REALLY? Ink is debauched?
Agree with you there. That said, I don't think there are many MTG cards  with tattoos..
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." Proud member of the Rakdos guild
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 2:32AM
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A few notes... 1. It's already been set up in the story why Azorius is picking up Boros's slack. some kind of underhanded dealings has taken Feather out of the leadership role of the Boros, and their new leader is amazingly militant, and very much less about defending the weak. This made them more of a strict military regiment, while those who cared probably sought Azorius.(Being the other half of the rule-keeping arrangement o guilds.) 2. Rakdos was way more generic in the last Ravnica, with a way less useful ability(Hellbent had potential but none of the hellbent cards were pushed enough. The best they got was Rakdos Pit-Dragon  which saw very limited play.) and being basically "Those demon worshipping guys". Here we get info on how they survive, and what they are about, and frankly, they are about kinky stuff, like Snuff, and Death Matches in the nude. This isn't explicitly stated, but the idea is kind of the craziest, nastiest parties ever. Things like that happen in real life, and are generally ignored unless your looking for that sort of thing. But people do look for that sort of thing. 3. I don't think it's so much "OOOH, evil debauched ink!" as practices like self-mutilation and scarification, which are associated with the body modification crowd. Again, this isn't directly said, but I think that's what the tattoo thing is about. Your not supposed to imagine inuit warriors with tribals, or guys with things on the armbands. This is tattooing of the eyes, face, and other more painful locales. Tattoos meant to disturb and cause pain, because that is what Rakdos gets off on. Probably included is scarification, branding, Body-Ribboning, and Skin Grafts. You know, the extreme stuff.
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 2:34AM
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People seek them because, well, sex. Sure they can't convey these things directly in the article or cards, but it's quite clear in their hints. Some of the flavor text shows that very well. Also, "debauchery clubs".
Um, "they can't convey"? If this article were any more direct it'd be describing sexual positions and various Rakdos fetishes.
Alex's group from "A Clockwork Orange."
This is a great comparison and it works really well!
The corrupt or power hungry theme always struck me as too non-white.
Corrupt and power hungry is White incarnate.
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Okay, here is the clincher. I've been waiting to say this.
The "cam girl" this was inspired by was just a girl from a social networking website, Stickam. Her name was TinyTerror and she was just a regular girl who was on her webcam, totally unrelated to any type of adult content.
I hope you all feel really smart now. 
This is like someone coming into class with a bloody nose and everyone's like "Jeez what happened to you" and they're like "I ran into a wall" and everyone laughs at them for being an idiot but then at the end of the class they say "HAHA JUST KIDDING I PUNCHED MYSELF IN THE FACE!!!!!! TALK ABOUT OWNED HAHAHAHAHA"
I really enjoy imagining this from Kevin's perspective. Because in Kevin's world, Rosewater actually reads everything he types. Mark is sitting there right now, reading this, and thinking "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled. . ." Or some such. He chuckles low, then clicks on "The Best Of KEVINSET" and says "Yes, this'll do just fine. A busty lady with banding who deals direct damage to Zones!? Why this will be the star of my next set, and no one will ever believe you Kevin." Then he closes his Macbook, so his servant may move it out of the way, while another servant puts a Fetal Richard Garfield Clone lathered in Steak Sauce in front of him. Then Mark Feasts.
Sorin walked into the chamber where his newly wed bride, Vampy, awaited. A beam of moonlight illuminated his brilliant silver hair as he strode with confidence towards the bed. His shirtless body showcased his powerful abdominal muscles and he was wearing jeans with holes in the knees.
I wish more girls play magic cards...
Have you considered assassinating Kevin?
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 3:47AM
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I really get the sinking feeling that even the creative team is biased towards blue/X guilds. They're the only ones that aren't portrayed as completely insane, and this new version of the Azorius is less bureaucracy-gone-global and oddly . . . reasonable. I mean, why the Hades would they like the Izzet? Did it ever occur to you guys that part of the reason why so many people "identify" as blue/X guilds is that you suggest that joining any other would result in death within five minutes? What ever happened to having a range of appealing things for various parts of the audience?
Only ones that aren't portrayed as insane? The Izzet are clearly mental in a "What do you mean you can't freeze an explosion of magical power mid-blast and then wear the flames as a suit!? I'LL SHOW YOU!!" way... Never even mind that Niv himself is a genius but the House style, screw your petty rules and logic, I'm RIGHT! Sort of completely bonkers genius.
And yeah the Rakdos actually are psycopathic, but that's just them.
The Selesnya aren't completely insane at all. They would be if they believed that Trostani was the living embodiment and holy trinity of some ancient nature spirit which encompassed all things, but since that is totally true, they aren't crazy for worshipping that and living how it decress. The power of that thing animates their CHURCHES. The Selesnya are on to something lol.
And the Golgari aren't crazy at all. Their upper echelons are a bit stabby, but the leader is a man that died and then necro'd HIMSELF, death isn't a dealbreaker on Ravnica. The bulk of the clan accepts the sick and the destitute because(as pointed out in their view of the Dimir) they care nothing for possessions or status. And they don't kill anybody, they just make use of the dead. Everythings just meat to them, and one way or another they'll everyone deals with the Golgari, from street sweeper to king.
So yeah, loads of positives about things that aren't blue =\
I want to be Cultured.
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 4:01AM
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Well, It's good to finally see the Azorius coming off as "okay." I always liked the style and magical capabilities of the guild but the corrupt or "Nothing can ever happen!" feeling a lot of the latest info on them gives them was really killing my buzz.
The "Nothing can ever happen!" theme always struck me as dumb. It's like people were simply trying to personify the classic Blue/white control deck. Which was kind of dumb and to me uncreative and unrealistic storytelling.
The corrupt or power hungry theme always struck me as too non-white.
This planeswalker guide sounds like a good place for the Azorius. They aren't the Righteous heros I tend to prefer but they are good enough for me to identify while still also carrying the potential for becoming the antagonists for people who favor more red, chaotic themes. The Azorius descriptions of their view of the other guilds sounded believable. Overal I approve.
i Agree with u cuz it was becoming really boring to see Blue being only Manipulative or Mad Cientists. FINALLY blue is good (and white 2) and red and black the monzters they really are it seems somene who Understands the color pie has finally thrown Maro out of his antiwhite antiblue dictatorshep.
though every other guild is shown as Good and Azorious is only "okay" there is still Bias at work heree
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 4:02AM
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The corrupt or power hungry theme always struck me as too non-white.
Corrupt and power hungry is White incarnate.
Well said!
In any case, Maro did state that not all Rakdos are evil, so at least there's that.
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9 months ago ::
Sep 19, 2012 - 5:40AM
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The corrupt or power hungry theme always struck me as too non-white.
Corrupt and power hungry is White incarnate.
Well said!
In any case, Maro did state that not all Rakdos are evil, so at least there's that.
Um, what? Lust for power is explicitly a trait of black. In fact, it's more than just a trait of black, it's their central philosophy. White is literally the exact opposite, being the color of selflessness. In theory, of course. Obviously not all white characters live up to their color's ideals.
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