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MDV Featured Article - Mechanix Podcast #2: Storm. - by DeathCompany - posted 11/1/06 - discuss here

(This podcast was originally released September 12 at MTGCast.)

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Intro
Eye Of The Storm by Hotter Than Karl

Looking at the Comprehensive Rules of the ability, along with what spells actually count as “played”. Of special mention, interaction with Isochron Scepter, Panoptic Mirror and Eye of the Storm.

Time Spiral Update
Looking at known storm cards in the upcoming set.

History
A look back at the beginnings of storm and where it may have influenced other abilities.

Weathering the Storm
Some ways to maximize the potential of the storm mechanic.

Drawing many cards to play:
Recycle
Yawgmoth’s Bargain
Skullclamp

Playing the same spells multiple times:
Hurkyl’s Recall, Rebuild, Retract
Cloudstone Curio
Yawgmoth’s Will
Ill-Gotten Gains
Recall
Nostalgic Dreams
Enduring Renewal and “free creatures” (Ornithopter, Kobolds, Cloud of Faeries, and a sacrificer like Ashnod's Altar.
Elves, Concordant Crossroads, Tangleroot, Aluren, Fecundity

Past Cards
A look at each storm card, including their possiblities as well as proven use in popular decks.

Possible uses for Sprouting Vines: Seismic Assault, Lightning Storm

The Power of Storm
How storm dominated The Vintage and Legacy World Championships held August 2006.

Here’s a link to Ted Knutson’s article.

My Favorite!
Tendrils of Agony

Here’s a wacky “unpowered” Vintage build using Cloudstone Curio, Kobolds and Tendrils of Agony for the win.

 

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14-Hour Drum Solo.
aka Stupid Kobold Tricks...

Lands: (17)
4 Archaeological Dig
4 Forest
1 Gemstone Mine
1 Glimmervoid
1 Strip Mine
6 Swamp

Creatures: (12)
3 Crimson Kobolds
3 Crookshank Kobolds
3 Elvish Spirit Guide
3 Veteran Explorer
Other Spells: (31)
4 Dark Ritual
1 Demonic Consultation
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Diabolic Intent
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Ill-Gotten Gains
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Nostaligic Dreams
1 Regrowth
4 Tendrils of Agony
1 Wheel of Fortune
1 Windfall
1 Fastbond
1 Yawgmoth's Bargain
2 Cloudstone Curio
1 Crucible of Worlds
1 Horn of Greed
1 Lotus Petal
1 Mana Vault
1 Mox Diamond
1 Skullclamp
1 Sol Ring
1 Zuran Orb
by DeathCompany

This is yet another take on Tendrils of Agony, to achieve near-unlimited draw/play storm combinations. It focuses on using inexpensive cards to achieve a strong effect, and its bonuses to the opponent are minimal.

Veteran Explorer was added to get lands out quickly, and assuming your opponent will be playing dual lands and such they will gain little land themselves.

The combo of Cloudstone Curio and 2 kobolds makes for an unlimited amount of spells played in a single turn, maximizing Tendrils of Agony's storm effect.

If you're lucky enough to get Fastbond, Zuran Orb, and Crucible of Worlds out togther, you should be setup for any amount of life or mana you'll ever want.

For some extra card-drawing capability, a single Skullclamp has been added. Equip Veteran Explorer to gain 2 basic lands AND draw 2 cards, or use it on a kobold when in a pinch.


Thanks for reading / listening to my second show. - Jesse

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You can discuss this article in the MDV forums here.

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