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Author Topic: Lee Steht - 5/15/08 - Testing Block post Shadowmoor  (Read 243 times)
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« on: May 15, 2008, 09:54:07 AM »
What did you think of his analysis and conclusions? Agree or disagree? Want to see a continuation of his study?

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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2008, 02:49:52 PM »
I  really enjoyed the article. I've been trying to decide what to play for block (always been leaning towards Doran) and this really helps me out. Unfortunately my friends and I only have a few select decks to play test so this article really helps me out with some numbers that would otherwise be inaccessible for me. Thanks Lee!
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2008, 04:39:01 PM »
Not only is this the best article I have seen on this site so far but this is the best article for block I have seen. Period.  Mad prop's. 

I think the Bitterblossom in block is an issue that Wizards needs to address.  You either run it or lose to it.  Reminds me of Masques block unfortunatly.
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2008, 05:23:40 AM »
Chopper, I have to agree with you here. I'm really not a big fan of Shadowmoor in general. The decks for block seem to be a bit boring.

Bitterblossom is something that my testing partners and I both agreed should be included in any deck that can make black mana. Between chumpblocking with a 1/1 or swarming your opponent, this card really can be degenerating. Paired with Finks, or any lifegain for that matter, makes blossoms just too good. I'm not too sure that it's in the banned zone yet.

Thanks for the props, I kind of thought you'd like it ;) It took forever to compile.
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