Video – Strictly Average – MTG https://strictlyaveragemtg.com When Strictly Better is just out of reach. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:20:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 124146750 Cup of Average, Episode 10: From Mold to Gold https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/22/cup-of-average-episode-10-from-mold-to-gold/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/22/cup-of-average-episode-10-from-mold-to-gold/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:05:28 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2546 In this video, I talk about my good friend Marcus’ YouTube Channel, ExoticMTG and my Experience going from Mold to Gold.

ExoticMTG’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIY… Mold Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_4SQ…

Gold Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGFn8…

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Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

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]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/22/cup-of-average-episode-10-from-mold-to-gold/feed/ 0 2546 Strictly Eternal 101 – The Antiquities War, Revamped https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/22/strictly-eternal-101-the-antiquities-war-revamped/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/22/strictly-eternal-101-the-antiquities-war-revamped/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:30:57 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2325 Howdy folks! Welcome to another installment of Jerry Springer: Urza and Mishra – Are they really Brothers?! Or rather, a little Legacy.

This week we’ve got some spice. I mean some real spice. Yes, there’s a Karn involved. But more than that, there’s THE ANTIQUITIES WAR. This list comes to us from good man Danny Batterman off Twitter, and it is spicy as all get out.

The Core of the Deck

This list is absurdly fun. Master of Etherium + Karn is gross, and Antiquities War digging through your deck while eventually making your Baleful Strixes into 5/5’s for a turn is rather dumb.

It’s pretty obvious that this deck is a control deck at heart, using its mana ramp and Chalice/Sol Land plan to lock out the opponent before making an army of dudes to swing through. Post-board it can bring in even more powerful control lock pieces, making it a very interesting and fun deck to play.

We played five matches with this list, going 1-4 overall. Let’s take a look at the matches!

Match 1 vs DnT (1-2 LOSS)

Match 2 vs Grixis Delver (0-2 LOSS)

Match 3 vs ANT (2-0 WIN)

Match 4 vs Maverick (1-2 LOSS)

Match 5 vs UB Death’s Shadow (1-2 LOSS)

Post Thoughts

Despite the performance this deck was a lot of fun to play, and getting to kill an opponent with three 5/5s off The Antiquities War was gas. Definitely an amusing deck and something that would be fun for anyone looking for something silly and brewful to play.

Wrapping Up

That’s all the time we have this week! Next time, we’re hopping off the Karn train for a little bit to dive into a deck that plays… Orcish Lumberjack??

Until next time, join me again on A Lumberjacking We Will Go!

Joseph Dyer II

Joseph is an avid player of eternal Magic formats, including Vintage and Legacy.  As a Nic Fit player who will tell anyone who will listen about his deck, Joe spends his time analyzing and playing on Magic Online and various online platforms, while prepping for competitive events.  To follow more Joe, check out his Twitter!

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]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/22/strictly-eternal-101-the-antiquities-war-revamped/feed/ 0 2325 Cup of Average, Episode 9: Jet Lag is Real https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/21/cup-of-average-episode-9-jet-lag-is-real/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/21/cup-of-average-episode-9-jet-lag-is-real/#respond Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:46:32 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2538 I am back, from the land of Dorothy and Toto, and well, I still feel like I left my mind, and part of my

cold dark soul halfway across the country. Today’s episode of Cup Of Average includes some humor and my hot take on Magic 2019. I discuss a bit about my travels, being tired, and why I think people are Strictly Lame for berating WoTC for creating the Magic 2019 Buy a Box Promo.

As always, please let me know how I am doing.  I can only get better and give you more content that you enjoy if you share with me what you love, hate, or just plain don’t give a Storm Crow about.

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Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

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Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

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Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

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]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/13/cup-of-average-episode-7-scg-con-fun-story/feed/ 0 2475 Cup of Average, Episode 6: SCG Con Lessons Learned https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/12/cup-of-average-episode-6-scg-con-lessons-learned/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/12/cup-of-average-episode-6-scg-con-lessons-learned/#respond Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:46:47 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2465 In this Tuesday edition of Cup of Average, I discuss some of the hard-learned lessons at SCG Con, when it comes to changing decklists, evolving throughout a weekend and making play mistakes.

Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

https://strictlyaveragemtg.com
]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/12/cup-of-average-episode-6-scg-con-lessons-learned/feed/ 0 2465 Cup of Average, Episode 5: SCG Con https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/11/cup-of-average-episode-5-scg-con/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/11/cup-of-average-episode-5-scg-con/#respond Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:50:35 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2426 In this morning’s Cup of Average, I give a quick recap of the amazing weekend I had in Roanoke at SCGCon.  It was an amazing time, and I am looking forward to trying to book this trip next year and connect with as many of you as possible.

I am not gonna harass you guys to Like, Share, Post, etc.  I want it to come naturally if you love what I am producing.  I will ask you to let me know how I am doing though.  I wanna know how to make it better for you, so the Like, Share and Post thing comes naturally.

Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

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]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/11/cup-of-average-episode-5-scg-con/feed/ 0 2426 Cup of Average, Episode 4: Prepping for Larger MTG Events https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/07/cup-of-average-episode-3-prepping-for-larger-mtg-events/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/07/cup-of-average-episode-3-prepping-for-larger-mtg-events/#respond Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:59:33 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2407 In this episode of Cup of Average, I discuss tips and ideas for those attending their first large MTG event.  Hoping even the seasoned vet can have a nice takeaway from the tips.

Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

https://strictlyaveragemtg.com
]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/07/cup-of-average-episode-3-prepping-for-larger-mtg-events/feed/ 0 2407 Cup of Average, Episode 3: My Favorite Unplayed Standard BOMB! https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/06/cup-of-average-episode-3-my-favorite-unplayed-standard-bomb/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/06/cup-of-average-episode-3-my-favorite-unplayed-standard-bomb/#respond Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:20:09 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2392 Today’s episode of Cup of Average ran a bit behind schedule, but just in time for your afternoon break at work.  Today, I reveal my favorite UW Control Card, POST- Rotation.

Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

https://strictlyaveragemtg.com
]]> https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/06/cup-of-average-episode-3-my-favorite-unplayed-standard-bomb/feed/ 0 2392 Cup of Average, Episode 2: Going for Broke on MTGO without going Broke https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/05/cupofaverage-ep-2-going-for-broke-on-mtgo-without-going-broke/ https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/2018/06/05/cupofaverage-ep-2-going-for-broke-on-mtgo-without-going-broke/#respond Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:27:39 +0000 https://strictlyaveragemtg.com/?p=2373 Today over a cup of coffee, I discuss my absolute love for Manatraders. This is a great service that I have used to allow me to rent decks on MTGO, and test out any Standard Deck I want, and some Modern Decks.  It is a great tool.

 

Jeremy Beardsley

Jeremy aka “Strictly Average” is an ‘average’ guy with ‘average’ plans. He is the creator and overboss of Strictly Average Gaming, which includes the Patreon group and StrictlyAverageMTG.com

https://strictlyaveragemtg.com
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