Thoughts on netdecking, as inspired by @brotherswarcast episode 76. itunes.apple.com/nl/podcast/bro… first and foremost I want to state I do not judge how people enjoy their Magic. I don't even grudge at slow play, since I can tank hard myself even knowing my deck, hand and options 1/x
That last sentiment hints on one of the biggest problems with netdecking, to me. Knowing your deck. Playing the deck to your outs. That can be hard if you just mass-order, sleeve and play. Take the time to play test a bit. Know your game plan, know your cards. 2/x
A second issue with netdecking can be powerlevel; even if you just grab precons from different years. Grabbing a list that seems great, just to learn your playgroup can't cope with your turn 3 hasty Narset into all the turns, isn't the best experience, if it happens often. 3/x
while netdecking, or even taking a grab into the @edhrec database for some powerful synergies, is nothing to frown at, consider: when you play, you play best knowing your plan, and knowing your strength. 4/5
Having even expectations on deck power and play is key to a good #EDH. Even more so than if you brewed your deck yourself or had any amount of aid from whatever source. /END
Afterthought: credentials on experience with netdecking: I was extremely engaged into a MTG emulator years ago. I proxied every single deck I could find on there, and pitted them against each other as MTG solitaire. This thought me: know the deck. Not just the cards. #MTG
