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by Robert Merlow
15 Feb 2015, 14:08
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: The Limited thread
Replies: 441
Views: 46552

Re: The Limited thread

So, I'm sure some of you have had that problem when MTGO crashes in the middle of deck building and you weren't able to submit your deck. Well, I went into FRF-KTK-KTK, round one of my matches with my 80 card limited deck. And one game one of rounds one and two. That wasn't supposed to happen. I hav...
by Robert Merlow
25 Apr 2014, 14:23
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

I have a question about Hidden Strings and heroic. With Hidden Strings wording, can you target a heroic creature twice with it as a single spell and result in 2 heroic triggers?
by Robert Merlow
23 Nov 2012, 23:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to the LRR couples on their engagements!
Replies: 662
Views: 32827

Re: Congratulations Graham & Kathleen!

Well, good on you two! I am glad to see it happen, and I wish you nothing but the best! Whale Dong and Godspeed, you two!
by Robert Merlow
18 Nov 2012, 02:07
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: The General Magic: The Gathering Thread
Replies: 8925
Views: 477657

Re: Magic: The Gathering: Whatcha mean, there's no thread ye

What happens when someone goes Gravecrawler into Gravecrawler + Diregaf Ghoul into Geralf's Messenger into Brimstone Volley? You can't counter any of the creatures before turn three, and hitting three mana seems to be an issue given the fact you are running 19 land with no draw power. How about the ...
by Robert Merlow
21 Oct 2012, 09:53
Forum: Video Games
Topic: The Steam/digital distribution trading/give away thread.
Replies: 349
Views: 63252

Re: The Steam/digital distribution trading/give away thread.

This may be a long shot, but if anyone has an extra copy of XCOM Enemy Unknown laying around, PM me. I may be able to work something out with you
by Robert Merlow
12 Jul 2012, 02:46
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: The General Magic: The Gathering Thread
Replies: 8925
Views: 477657

Re: Magic: The Gathering: Whatcha mean, there's no thread ye

Even with self mill, unless you're building around Battle of Wits, you want the consistency of 60 cards. I push it sometimes and go 61, as I notice no difference in consistency due to my deck being chock full of cantrips, but you want to keep it as close to 60 as possible. Keeps variance at bay, and...
by Robert Merlow
11 Jun 2012, 02:21
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: The General Magic: The Gathering Thread
Replies: 8925
Views: 477657

Re: Magic: The Gathering: Whatcha mean, there's no thread ye

So, I just went to my first PTQ that so happened to be at the same venue as the lastWorld Magic Cup Qualifier in the US. It was hosted by ChannelFireball and members of the team milled about, and even played in events. One of the events was something called Friday Night Bounty. In the event, for eve...
by Robert Merlow
08 May 2012, 18:48
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

The counterspell you cast has to target another spell on the stack. It cannot target itself.
by Robert Merlow
21 Apr 2012, 18:27
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

I have a question concerning the Miracle Mechanic. If you reveal the miracle card as the first card you draw, does the Miracle cost apply to the whole turn, or just the phase in which you drew the card?
by Robert Merlow
18 Apr 2012, 00:28
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

I have a question about the concept of "flickering:" If someone targets a creature you control (ie: targeting a Delver with Gut Shot) then you flicker the card at instant speed how does the stack break down here? Is it: Creature exiles then returns to the battlefield Card finds its target,...
by Robert Merlow
16 Apr 2012, 21:21
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Forum Game: The " ^ < V " Game
Replies: 571
Views: 25520

Re: Forum Game: The " ^ < V " Game

^ Is freaking right
< Is hungry for sushi
V Can make sushi
by Robert Merlow
15 Apr 2012, 19:21
Forum: Tabletop and D&D
Topic: Describe your last tabletop session
Replies: 142
Views: 54151

Re: Describe your last tabletop session

If I may, what is your tabletop system based on? What is the system you are using for this? Pathfinder-Based, DnD 3.5, 4.0, GURPS, another unknown system? I always wonder with homebrews. I'm currently GMing 2 parallel Shadowrun campaigns with the same group. I had it start in San Fransisco, with all...
by Robert Merlow
15 Apr 2012, 01:35
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Forum Game: The " ^ < V " Game
Replies: 571
Views: 25520

Re: Forum Game: The " ^ < V " Game

^ Sounds like a Smart Car
< Sounds like a Honda
v Sounds like a Ferrari
by Robert Merlow
25 Mar 2012, 01:08
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

I appreciate the advice. I never really want to call USC on a player, because it just feels like I may be overreacting. Thanks!
by Robert Merlow
23 Mar 2012, 13:05
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

Almost everyone that I have played with is really civil and rather quite awesome, but it would be really good to know in the event that I encounter another player similar to this one
by Robert Merlow
23 Mar 2012, 11:45
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

What falls under the realm of Unsportsmanlike Conduct? What constitutes a warning, what constitutes a game loss, what constitutes a match loss? I ask this because one of my opponents recently was trash-talking throughout the entire match (ex: "Oh, really? A fucking net-decker? Why don't you gro...
by Robert Merlow
14 Mar 2012, 01:16
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Mass Effect 3 - SPOILERS!
Replies: 441
Views: 17045

Re: Mass Effect 3

What difficulty? Oh, and if anyone needs a PC buddy, I'm bl4xb0x on Origin (ugh).
by Robert Merlow
03 Mar 2012, 00:30
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

Okay, that makes sense there. I have another question concerning Undying Evil and Phantasmal Image. If someone targets my Image with Undying Evil, does it give the Image Undying, or does it simply go straight to the graveyard due to being targeted?
by Robert Merlow
01 Mar 2012, 22:41
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

I have a question regarding Havengul Lich . Say you have the Lich and you are attempting to cast Priest of Urabrask with a Heartless Summoning on the field. If you activate the ability of the Lich, targeting a card in the graveyard, and your opponent kills it in response, can you cast the creature c...
by Robert Merlow
21 Feb 2012, 13:52
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Mass Effect 3 - SPOILERS!
Replies: 441
Views: 17045

Re: Mass Effect 3

I have been playing for the last few days, and I have to say my class of choice is Infiltrator. Tac Cloack with an M-98 Widow makes each shot I fire with some degree of accuracy a kill shot against almost all class of Cerberus baddie. It's nice to be able to kill an Atlas by myself. @Zethyr: I can s...
by Robert Merlow
13 Feb 2012, 18:18
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

This isn't a rules question, but something I would still like to ask:

What is it like to judge a tournament, SilPho? What kind of things are involved? Have you ever had to disqualify someone before?

This is a rules question:
How does the rules enforcement level work?
by Robert Merlow
09 Feb 2012, 20:05
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge
Replies: 3185
Views: 339117

Re: Magic the Gathering: Ask a Judge

Okay, this is a question that one of the members of my playgroup had: I have an interesting rules question regarding Knowledge Exploitation and the effect of Buyback. Today, I cast Knowledge Exploitation on an opponent and took their Walk the Aeons to take an additional turn. It roused the question ...
by Robert Merlow
04 Feb 2012, 03:58
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: The General Magic: The Gathering Thread
Replies: 8925
Views: 477657

Re: Magic: The Gathering: Whatcha mean, there's no thread ye

Anyone else as excited about Lingering Souls as I am? W/B Tokens just might be a real thing
by Robert Merlow
28 Jan 2012, 04:03
Forum: Magic: The Gathering
Topic: The General Magic: The Gathering Thread
Replies: 8925
Views: 477657

Re: Magic: The Gathering: Whatcha mean, there's no thread ye

Does anyone have a good site to get anime-type sleeves? I wants some...
by Robert Merlow
25 Jan 2012, 00:34
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Did that really come out that long ago
Replies: 62
Views: 2610

Re: Did that really come out that long ago

I remember playing The Sims when it came out. The damn game is 11 years old now. Just a year older than my sister... and she's never played it... She doesn't know what the hell an original Game Boy looks like, nor knows what the original Super Smash Brothers was like. It's mindblowing to know that t...

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