man that first match was nuts! something i notice a lot watching your stream is you face board states that my intuition tells me are completely screwed, but you calmly play through the outs--a nice reminder our attitude can affect what lines we can recognize.
Regarding your question; i like the mix of drafts you got going on =) if you also want to do standard, i wont mind watching, but draft is my favorite format.
I appreciate you trying out new things like "outpost siege," and "Swift Warkite," ya know for science!😊 I also agree with your assessment that a lower curve and more removal tends to do better in RB aggro. You really tore it up in OTJ, that whole run is a masterclass. Keep up the good work.
Very good content, way to kick off the new years, love the final thought on the take aways from the draft. In my experience it is a format where you have to have staying power for long games but can get absolutely pants by aggro. Good stuff. Thanks!
Hi Paul! Of course I am loving your limited content, but since I like playing both Standard and Draft on Arena I would certainly love to navigate the Standard meta too by your insights. Welcome back and happy new year to you!
I would actually love to see a Duskmourne QD while we have it. I wasn't around to experience DSK when it came out so this is my first time playing it and I would love to hear your input on the format. That being said I understand QD is much different and less competitive so if it's not for you that definitely makes sense! Cheers
Definitely would love to see more Pioneer Masters. It's still fun and new. Plus, with any masters set, the higher power level feels a little bit cube-y which I find very fun to watch.
Really appreciate you're putting up so much PIO content. I crushed at trad sealed but have been struggling with draft so will be studying your work carefully here. I'd like to see you dust off your memory for the upcoming flashback drafts while we wait for DFT.
Witches Mark is surprisingly good. It targets for heroic, the looting is optional and the pump is in the form of an enchantment aura role token which gives it more versatility than a simple +1+1 counter, it's does a lot of things!
Hey Haumpf :) @17:18 I played BR with outpost siege ; the card is very good with cheap removals. I think 2 outpost sieges are enough, value wise ? So I think I would have cut the read the bones instead of flesh ? The WR% in 17lands say read better, but in the context of this deck, with 2 outpost etc, I dont think so
Don't normally comment on TH-cam videos. I've watched you since I was around 14, now 27, I love your videos and hearing you communicate at bug events. Would love to see you do some standard, but it is always up to you and what you enjoy doing!
I think standard is too predictable and "solved" by experts players in no time. So everyone is running the same decks with minor variations. Still fun ofc but I think it's the worst format for mass appeal. Draft and Commander are just a lot more chaotic which means more views. I could be wrong but that's my hunch.
I've grown to really like Pioneer Masters since the second bonus sheet. Feels like it's added some really cool cards that have freshened things up. Having a card like Far/Away with nearly the highest win-rate in the format definitely makes it feel at least like aggro has become a bit less oppressive and you can play more controlling strategies, but generally I feel like playing whatever you're having fun with provides the best content.
I think you should follow the qualifiers format. This month is explorer so playing some explorer to get some practice sounds fun. I do enjoy draft content but the sets have been around for a while now so something new would nice 😊
Next Qualifier weekend is Explorer, so if you're not already qualified for the Arena Championship would love to see some explorer (basically pioneer these days)
My opinion is that I prefer your limited content to constructed, because: 1. Constructed requires a lot of wildcards I don't have at the moment 2. The meta constructed decks are pretty unpleasant to play against right now 3. I think the on-the-spot deck building skills and choosing picks of Limited are much more vital 4. I really want to get good enough at limited to not need to buy gems (or at least buy them much less often) 5. Your reactions to Limited bombs and mana issues are both hilarious and sympathetic That being said, I would be OK with you doing any format you feel is best. Even if that is Bot Match against Sparky.
I almost never comment, but I want to think about your Match 1, game 1, play on turn 2, and see what you think. I want to propose a different line. I hesitate to even comment, you are a professional player. I am not a troll. I mainly play Pauper now, and the line I suggest is in this wheelhouse. You pitched the second copy of Witches Mark, and given your hand, I would have pitched swamp (or really anything, but Gurmag). If you draw any untapped land off WM, or your draw on t3, you have a ton of options, even if you don't draw land, you get to WM. If you hit swamp at any point in this sequence you have t3 5/5.
I love your limited content but would also really like you dipping your toe into standard and give some insights on the current meta, I loved that during a previous ‘gap’ between limited sets
I’d enjoy watching your Traditional Standard content, most other standard content I come by is Best of 1, which is what I find least interesting at the moment
I prefer current draft format that is played in paper, with occasional (1-2 / week) dips into alternative formats, including standard, historic, whatever.
man that first match was nuts! something i notice a lot watching your stream is you face board states that my intuition tells me are completely screwed, but you calmly play through the outs--a nice reminder our attitude can affect what lines we can recognize.
for sure!
Regarding your question; i like the mix of drafts you got going on =) if you also want to do standard, i wont mind watching, but draft is my favorite format.
I appreciate you trying out new things like "outpost siege," and "Swift Warkite," ya know for science!😊
I also agree with your assessment that a lower curve and more removal tends to do better in RB aggro.
You really tore it up in OTJ, that whole run is a masterclass.
Keep up the good work.
I am in for more foundations draft.
Very good content, way to kick off the new years, love the final thought on the take aways from the draft. In my experience it is a format where you have to have staying power for long games but can get absolutely pants by aggro. Good stuff. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great to see Cheon recover from his brutal sealed season. Pundits are asking if he was just rope-a-doping to wrong foot the Arena open crowd.
I think I like whatever you do Paul! If I had to choose, I would say I've been enjoying pioneer masters draft.
Hi Paul! Of course I am loving your limited content, but since I like playing both Standard and Draft on Arena I would certainly love to navigate the Standard meta too by your insights. Welcome back and happy new year to you!
Fair enough!
I would actually love to see a Duskmourne QD while we have it. I wasn't around to experience DSK when it came out so this is my first time playing it and I would love to hear your input on the format. That being said I understand QD is much different and less competitive so if it's not for you that definitely makes sense! Cheers
I would like it but because I enjoy Duskmourn more tan any other format, its my favourite set up to date :).
Now, Paul, since you asked, I'm happy with all Foundations drafts you care to post, wouldn't mind it until Aetherdrift releases.
Noted!
Great video! And great attitude when the chips seemed down in those middle matches. Thanks for the daily uploads!
Thanks! Always trying to keep the spirits high!
Definitely would love to see more Pioneer Masters. It's still fun and new. Plus, with any masters set, the higher power level feels a little bit cube-y which I find very fun to watch.
Noted!
Really appreciate you're putting up so much PIO content. I crushed at trad sealed but have been struggling with draft so will be studying your work carefully here. I'd like to see you dust off your memory for the upcoming flashback drafts while we wait for DFT.
Witches Mark is surprisingly good. It targets for heroic, the looting is optional and the pump is in the form of an enchantment aura role token which gives it more versatility than a simple +1+1 counter, it's does a lot of things!
Hey Haumpf :)
@17:18 I played BR with outpost siege ; the card is very good with cheap removals. I think 2 outpost sieges are enough, value wise ? So I think I would have cut the read the bones instead of flesh ? The WR% in 17lands say read better, but in the context of this deck, with 2 outpost etc, I dont think so
Haven’t been able to watch your videos lately, but I just came by to wish you the best. Hope your channel is going strong bro
Appreciate the support, man! Been trying to stay consistent
Don't normally comment on TH-cam videos. I've watched you since I was around 14, now 27, I love your videos and hearing you communicate at bug events. Would love to see you do some standard, but it is always up to you and what you enjoy doing!
Appreciate the long-time support, means a lot!
I love your limited content, but i think standard is so important for the game and getting the best MTG youtuber to play it more would be awesome!
Fair enough! Maybe I'll give it a shot!
I think standard is too predictable and "solved" by experts players in no time. So everyone is running the same decks with minor variations. Still fun ofc but I think it's the worst format for mass appeal. Draft and Commander are just a lot more chaotic which means more views. I could be wrong but that's my hunch.
@@asicveg fair, fair
Cut the Angler? No self mill unless I missed something? Also the warkites want your creatures to stay in your graveyard.
I've grown to really like Pioneer Masters since the second bonus sheet. Feels like it's added some really cool cards that have freshened things up. Having a card like Far/Away with nearly the highest win-rate in the format definitely makes it feel at least like aggro has become a bit less oppressive and you can play more controlling strategies, but generally I feel like playing whatever you're having fun with provides the best content.
Yeah no goblin heelcutter is also huge
A mix is great. Still love foundations draft bro! Standard would be cool too
I'll keep that in mind for future content!
41:50 - could you have sacked a thopter to deal 2 to face and then hopefully drew the land to kick fight with fire to face the following turn?
Dont worry too much about formats, Paul. Go PIO, some FDN and in no time it will be cube again.
Commenting bellow - Standard Content would be great during this RCQ season
I'll see what I can do!
Duskmourne is back under quick draft, would love to see some of that ❤️
wow a good blue red deck dont see those often
1:11 any draft content… even pioneer masters (a set I really don’t care about) it’s amazing when you drafting 😁
Maybe fill in some time between now and the next set with some constructed for funsies?
i can try!
I would personally love to see some standard. The format is great right now IMO.
i might give it a shot!
Evolving Wilds being able to fuel Delve is also a nice little bonus.
Edit: That pack 3 is ridiculous.
It definitely was!
I think you should follow the qualifiers format. This month is explorer so playing some explorer to get some practice sounds fun. I do enjoy draft content but the sets have been around for a while now so something new would nice 😊
I don't think I'm going to make Explorer content as I'd guess the demand for that is very low!
Next Qualifier weekend is Explorer, so if you're not already qualified for the Arena Championship would love to see some explorer (basically pioneer these days)
Was it better to bring back harvester with the kite to kill the angel? I didn’t see the pia play so I’m blind
Standard would be great!
I would love to see you play some brawl. Best format on Arena imo 🙌
I think they have insisted remastered coming out soon if I'm not mistaken
Please, give us some Foundation Drafts. Love your content. Greetings from Germany
greetings!
I'd prefer Foundations for draft or maybe some dabbling in constructed.
I'dd like to see you play some standard constructed. That being said, I love seeing you play limited too
Might mess around and see if people like it!
Hope LA was fun! Best of luck
Always great to spend time with family
Even if you saved your removal for Mystic, I'm not sure you could've beaten a 6/3 trampling first striker
I would say more Foundations as it's also in paper.
My opinion is that I prefer your limited content to constructed, because:
1. Constructed requires a lot of wildcards I don't have at the moment
2. The meta constructed decks are pretty unpleasant to play against right now
3. I think the on-the-spot deck building skills and choosing picks of Limited are much more vital
4. I really want to get good enough at limited to not need to buy gems (or at least buy them much less often)
5. Your reactions to Limited bombs and mana issues are both hilarious and sympathetic
That being said, I would be OK with you doing any format you feel is best. Even if that is Bot Match against Sparky.
Okay you can safely cross out matches against Sparky hah!~
Standard or Flashbacks!
Foundations plzzz :D
Still like your pioneers though, i’m here ofc lol.
I almost never comment, but I want to think about your Match 1, game 1, play on turn 2, and see what you think. I want to propose a different line. I hesitate to even comment, you are a professional player. I am not a troll. I mainly play Pauper now, and the line I suggest is in this wheelhouse.
You pitched the second copy of Witches Mark, and given your hand, I would have pitched swamp (or really anything, but Gurmag). If you draw any untapped land off WM, or your draw on t3, you have a ton of options, even if you don't draw land, you get to WM. If you hit swamp at any point in this sequence you have t3 5/5.
As someone who mostly drafts in person I'd much prefer Foundations, but I'll watch pretty much any draft format as long as it's interesting.
I am a new player so am enjoying foundations draft - - everything else is too steep a learning curve, more foundations draft please
Completely understandable as cube drafts and the masters sets are a bit more intimidatinmg to learn.
Standard 🙏🏽
I'd watch any draft - prob not constructed
As you also are qualified for Arena Championship 8 what are your thoughts on format?
I don't play it at all so no thoughts hah
@@haumph Do you know which format it is?
Can we get a Video review on the upcoming set when there´s enough leaks :)
Standard is not limited, so make sure it doesn’t count against the daily limited videos please!
Do you plan on doing some duskmourn quick drafts, now that its back?
I'm not really a quick draft guy sadly as I prefer drafting with people
Limited content 💯 please and thank you.
I love your limited content but would also really like you dipping your toe into standard and give some insights on the current meta, I loved that during a previous ‘gap’ between limited sets
Hang on, is the arena open next weekend?
yes
@@haumph Aww crap, I have GCSE mocks to revise for 😥
Is foundations drafts gone off arena?
it's still around!
I’d enjoy watching your Traditional Standard content, most other standard content I come by is Best of 1, which is what I find least interesting at the moment
I'll try to see if I can fit it in, thanks for the suggestion!
I prefer current draft format that is played in paper, with occasional (1-2 / week) dips into alternative formats, including standard, historic, whatever.
Noted, thanks for the feedback!
@@haumphThank YOU for continuing to take the risk of being a content creator. We appreciate you going out on a limb because you make great content.
I prefer Foundations draft or standard!
noted!
Wouldn't mind if you jumped into some of the LSV Discord cubes here and there
Sadly just not enough interest in the cube videos in general.
@@haumph that's fair, it's its own lane
EDIT: [I miscounted...just like Paul]
😮
I would watch standard assuming you are playing real decks and not domain or mono white control.
I would never showcase mono-white control unless I'm interesting in making a 3 hour video haha
I prefer watching foundations.
Go for double mythic, constructed and limited!
Personally I'm only interested in limited content.
totally understandable
Please no constructed