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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 5:01AM
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This is why semantics is the worst stuff to argue. It is completely useless and as long as meaning is conveyed there really isn't a problem.
Good in EDH
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 5:17AM
#32
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Date Joined:
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Agreed 
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 7:27AM
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Date Joined:
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In case it is not clear, English is not my first language. That said, I don't feel like I make a lot of mistakes (and those I do make are very niche). You'll forgive me for that small one, I'm sure.
UA: I did not mean to indicate that I had a bad time at those Grands Prix/Grand Prix - they were a blast! All I'm saying is that I'm also really focused on improving my deck building/play skill (results should improve as these improve), and I feel like I've come far since my first Grand Prix and hope to improve even more. I would certainly be overjoyed if I day two'ed a Grand Prix (here's hoping for London next month), especially without byes, but that is something different from being satisfied in my mind. When I leave for a Grand Prix (such as London), my ambition is to win it (though you could push me and I might concede that I would perhaps settle for Top 4). Finishing 5th (or 99th) would make me content (or even happy), but not satisfied.
I guess "never be satisfied" is different from your mindset, but I do not think our points of view are antagonistic. We're both having fun playing in a competitive event, after all.
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 8:04AM
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Date Joined:
Jul 13, 2008
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In case it is not clear, English is not my first language. That said, I don't feel like I make a lot of mistakes (and those I do make are very niche). You'll forgive me for that small one, I'm sure.
UA: I did not mean to indicate that I had a bad time at those Grands Prix/Grand Prix - they were a blast! All I'm saying is that I'm also really focused on improving my deck building/play skill (results should improve as these improve), and I feel like I've come far since my first Grand Prix and hope to improve even more. I would certainly be overjoyed if I day two'ed a Grand Prix (here's hoping for London next month), especially without byes, but that is something different from being satisfied in my mind. When I leave for a Grand Prix (such as London), my ambition is to win it (though you could push me and I might concede that I would perhaps settle for Top 4). Finishing 5th (or 99th) would make me content (or even happy), but not satisfied.
I guess "never be satisfied" is different from your mindset, but I do not think our points of view are antagonistic. We're both having fun playing in a competitive event, after all.
Of course, I understand your meaning.
We all feel bad when we're eliminated.
But I'm trying to enjoy the moment a bit more, because at the end of it all, I'd rather fight like hell and feel good, than fight like hell and feel like a loser. Let's be honest, I'll probably never win a Grand Prix, I'll fight like mad to do it, but its probably not going to happen. I will remember traveling to Singapore and Malaysia, making Day two, my first GP in Taiwan, crusing around, meeting pretty girls in Taipei and the like.
I'll tell you about one thing that you'll probably agree with me on. If you build that deck and make it to Day Two without the byes you'll have a feeling similar to "This was no fluke, I caught some luck, but I just played Magic all day with little room for error and lived to tell the tale."
If I'm at that GP and see your name on the "Day Two" board I'll walk by your table or catch you for a moment. Nothing may need be said, I'll give a focused glance, nod my head, and both you and I will understand the meaning.
bulletd Guidelines: 5.0: I will take this card no matter what. Creature 1 or playable 1 or hate 1. Domri Rade  4.5: Bomb and splashable. Creature 1-2, playable 1-2, removal 1. Obzedat, Ghost Council  4.0: Excellent first pick first pack, will sway me into same colors. Creatures 1-4, removal 1. Rubblehulk  3.5: Excellent first pack pick two, will confirm colors or possibly sway into second color. Ground Assault  3.0: Good in-color addition, or splashable removal/creature. Creatures 3-9, removal 1-3. Kingpin's Pet  2.5: Solid pick in-color; creatures 5-12, removal 3-5. Mugging  2.0: Creatures 10-16; removal 6-7. Act of Treason  1.5: My 23rd or 22nd card, depending on removal. Gutter Skulk  1.0: 23rd card if I don't maindeck an additional land. Mental Vapors  0.5: This card will sometimes be sideboarded in. Shattering Blow  0.0: I will shred this card for counters. Frenzied tilling 
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 10:07AM
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Congratulations on the result. If you're at GP Bangkok in June we may cross paths. I intend to make it there for my first GP.
Cheers
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 10:14AM
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Date Joined:
Jul 13, 2008
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Congratulations on the result. If you're at GP Bangkok in June we may cross paths. I intend to make it there for my first GP.
Cheers
Thank you...I should be there. Business may take me back stateside during part of the summer but Beijing and Bangkok are definetely on my radar as I live in China and I've been itching to visit a friend in Thailand.
bulletd Guidelines: 5.0: I will take this card no matter what. Creature 1 or playable 1 or hate 1. Domri Rade 4.5: Bomb and splashable. Creature 1-2, playable 1-2, removal 1. Obzedat, Ghost Council 4.0: Excellent first pick first pack, will sway me into same colors. Creatures 1-4, removal 1. Rubblehulk 3.5: Excellent first pack pick two, will confirm colors or possibly sway into second color. Ground Assault 3.0: Good in-color addition, or splashable removal/creature. Creatures 3-9, removal 1-3. Kingpin's Pet 2.5: Solid pick in-color; creatures 5-12, removal 3-5. Mugging 2.0: Creatures 10-16; removal 6-7. Act of Treason 1.5: My 23rd or 22nd card, depending on removal. Gutter Skulk 1.0: 23rd card if I don't maindeck an additional land. Mental Vapors 0.5: This card will sometimes be sideboarded in. Shattering Blow 0.0: I will shred this card for counters. Frenzied tilling
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 10:16AM
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Well I'm here all year round so I have no excuse really. Just got to make sure I keep the weekend clear. If you are coming, be sure to let me know.
Cheers
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 10:59AM
#38
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Date Joined:
Jan 23, 2007
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For me 10-5 against really high level competition in a format with as much variance as Limited is pretty good.
Variance helps the lesser skilled players overall. Good Job!
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 5:11PM
#39
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Date Joined:
Nov 18, 2012
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I'd keep off the subject of French if I were you. UA isn't fond of foreign languages.
I don't have an egosig because I'd rather my ideas be judged on their merits than on mine. Catpoints: Spoiler:
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1: participate in my forum games/contests.
2: make awesome posts.
3: destroy Carthage.
What can I do with catpoints?
You can ask favors of me. I may or may not agree to your favor, depending on how big the favor is and how many catpoints you have.
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shadowchu: 100
Islands: 100
Niche: 50
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kips: 50
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Morgothra: -100
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4 months ago ::
Jan 17, 2013 - 5:18PM
#40
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Date Joined:
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((I have two byes for London, but I appreciate the sentiment. I know how hard that uphill battle is - this is my first GP with byes.))
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