I don't actually think ganeplay is necessary. I find Dev's deck tech videos informative and entertaining already, and i can listen to then without watching (e.g. while driving).
I think every single one of your subscribers is entirely ready for this long-awaited gameplay content. To be honest though, I firmly believe that your content has always been enjoyable, and has never waned in quality even when MtG:A-style video content rose to the highest popularity. At the end of the day, people are subscribed to watch *you* and *your content*, no matter how it's presented, and this new potential direction is just one more way of sharing content that we all love.
Wow! Gotta say, subscribed to this channel for all of your amazing deck techs, but this is a moment of not knowing what was missing from your life until it's presented to you! Can't wait for the gameplay! You're gonna be amazing!
Thanks for doing this man. I really like your input on the decks. It really helps me to understand why a deck is good. I struggle with looking at deck lists and understanding why the deck is better than something I would be using almost the same pieces.
Strongly disagree that you'd be operating a dead channel without gameplay. That being said, I also think you'll draw a significant crowd if you can add new content to your channel and if you can continue to improve even at the same pace you did with your deckbuilding content, you'll likely double your views over time. For instance, I've never built one if your lists exactly, but find your input on the format to be some of the most relevant of any current content creator. Also, don't discount your own value Dev. I think many folks watch your channel because they love you, and those chunky fur babes. Appreciate you and your content. Keep doing it my man.
In terms of video styles, this Narration Format is better than the News Anchor Format. Please keep videos like this coming. Keep your camera in the case once in a while.
Gameplay would be interesting but ur channel is in no way near death. U absolutely do the best mtg deck profiles on youtube. Ur Ravnica Allegiance gruul deck is 10x better than the one here! And i just built it!
I will definitely welcome gameplay from you, BUT I really like your deck overviews/crafting. Please keep doing those too! I also recommend at least briefly going over each card in a deck you are playing before getting into the gameplay.
I think it would be amazing seeing some of the decks you come up with in action on Arena to see if there finally score really matches up. Keep up the hard work.
The Vivien deck should probably be playing wilderness rec imo. Makes it much easier to protect Viv with counterspells and shalai. It would stress the Mana a bit, but I can also see running emergence zone in case you need to flash her in to avoid removal/attacks/counters. Then everything else has flash from then on.
At 19:55 If you are playing 4 Soul Diviner why not play Blast Zone? You can then take the counter off Blast Zone to draw a card & it lets you pop the Blast Zone for X=0, to kill tokens, something that was mentioned as a weakness of Blast Zone was that since it starts with a counter you could never use it to wipe a board full of tokens. A bit of edge tech, but something that seems to have not been mentioned anywhere. P
Seems that people are pretty jazzed that you’ll be doing gameplay. I guess I’m a bit of a minority here but I like that you don’t do gameplay. Deck breakdowns, your goofy as puns, and your calm demeanor keep me coming back for more. Not to mention magic rap intros, power rankings, and Ziggy (and the new cat)! Whatever you do next, you got a fan in me Dev!
I've got a boros feather deck tuned pretty tightly rifht now. Having found a few lists on mtg goldfish its laughable how people are building it. Not anywhere near the ideal way to play it.
Im really enjoying your B/W Knight deck. Quite solid and manage to climb easily from Diamond to Mythic in Arena in a few hours. I tried Gruul Midrange but I feel like it's still need adjusting. It's a bit wonky sometimes. It felt like it has too my planewalkers. But when it works. It works. I'm going to try the other list if I'm willing to use up my left over wild cards .
I'm playing a version of the bant Vivien with a few copies of Vannifar, and it's super spicy, being able to play the prime speaker at flash speed is incredible, and climbing up the cmc curve is super nice
Thanks for the vid. Helps a person to sort out the format while its all still new. I like the new video format too. Ready to see some gameplay! Bonus points if you do that thing that streamers do where their portrait is "green screened" into the shot and we still get kitties during gameplay vids
I suggest Shalai for that 4 spot. At least, that’s what I played in my Esper Knights & Angels deck before Spark. Though, that may require you run Lyra as I do. I think I’ll go back to seeing how to improve that. Thanks!
Dont you dare apologize about making long videos discussing the meta! And you are too self-deprecating. I love your fat face :p Anyway, this video format is fine, definitely love that you are talking about the meta and some of the decks that have performed well (and the how and why behind their success) and maybe you could be in the shot while you do it? Have the decklist to the side? Idk. Or maybe have a little window in the bottom left or something with you talking. Just some feedback as a viewer. Loved the vid as always mate, cant wait for the next one (seriously there are so many decks and we need those decklists!) :)
that BW Knights deck is interesting......I could see it dropping maybe 1 Gideon and maybe the seraphs ( know they are good....) and trying to sub in a couple Sorins, would both provide good lifegain with all the first strikers being fairly safe in combat as well as a way to recur them that is mostly safe from board wipes. similar to the aristocrats deck.....its just persistent recursion
So nobody is playing spark double or bioessence hydra at all?! I made a sweet super friends kinda deck with them right away and it plays well and is badass!!😎 anyway great video my friend as always. 🤗
I really would like to see the older decks getting upgrades with new sets instead of constantly new ideas. Especially tribals like elf ball. Even if not as competitive i would like to see how new sets give them an edge. Frilled Mystic, for instance, begs to be played in an simic elf ball/proliferate shell. Or Domri with Gruul Elf Ball.
Would really prefer Time Wipe in that Bant list over the Settle. Much better in board stalls, due to being proactive and all that, not to mention the insane synergy with Deputy.
How long before they start making equipments/auras for Planeswalkers? The idea being that they grant the walker a new ability... Maybe a new + or - ability? maybe the ability to use abilities at instant speed? maybe something that doubles all loyalty + and - gains and costs?
You can see the difference between arena and mtg online deck lists. Less removal, fewer counters, fewer bombs, not as many spikey 6 drops, with a greater emphasis on curves and synergy.
I greatly appreciate this step that you are taking with your content. I look forward to a big new step in your channel.
gameplay? omg my body is ready. I've been waiting for this for years.
*reggie
Dev's doing gameplay soon?!? Hell yeah ;)
He didn't say which game he'll be playing... Might be Magic, might not be Magic. ;-)
@@ecoKady Dev will be doing live Yatzee game play? Awesome!
@@ecoKady the man can play UNO and I'll watch it for his instant +4/+4 next level plays
I don't actually think ganeplay is necessary. I find Dev's deck tech videos informative and entertaining already, and i can listen to then without watching (e.g. while driving).
@@efbland1 maybe he could keep on releasing deck techs and upload the occasional gameplay video?
Dev I love you and I'm here for your card evaluation and deck techs. Gameplay is just a cherry on and already generously iced cake.
I think every single one of your subscribers is entirely ready for this long-awaited gameplay content. To be honest though, I firmly believe that your content has always been enjoyable, and has never waned in quality even when MtG:A-style video content rose to the highest popularity. At the end of the day, people are subscribed to watch *you* and *your content*, no matter how it's presented, and this new potential direction is just one more way of sharing content that we all love.
OH MY GAWD ARE YOU DOING GAMEPLAY at last best news today, bar none!
One of the best things i have heard all week dev doing gameplay :D
Dev, I'd like to see you do some gameplay, but if that's not your jam then keep banging out deck techs and I'll keep watching.
Dev gameplay is the best two word combination I have ever heard
It's pretty good but I'd still have to go with free bacon LOL
Wow! Gotta say, subscribed to this channel for all of your amazing deck techs, but this is a moment of not knowing what was missing from your life until it's presented to you! Can't wait for the gameplay! You're gonna be amazing!
I feel like you have the clearest and most concise information on UA-cam. I'll always like your videos.
Dev, you have been one of my biggest influences in getting into MTG. I find your deck techs insightful and great springboards for decks I've built.
So stoked to hear you're going to do gameplay! Love your content!
We dont need no "software" you could get up on AM RADIO And we would all find a way to tune in.
But Arena play would still be cool;)
Logged in just to upvote this.
Thanks for doing this man. I really like your input on the decks. It really helps me to understand why a deck is good. I struggle with looking at deck lists and understanding why the deck is better than something I would be using almost the same pieces.
Really looking forward to your gameplay!!! I enjoy your deck techs, but love the gameplay videos.
Stoked to see gameplay!
I watch on my phone and the size of the card graphics here makes it harder to read than your normal formatting
Strongly disagree that you'd be operating a dead channel without gameplay.
That being said, I also think you'll draw a significant crowd if you can add new content to your channel and if you can continue to improve even at the same pace you did with your deckbuilding content, you'll likely double your views over time.
For instance, I've never built one if your lists exactly, but find your input on the format to be some of the most relevant of any current content creator.
Also, don't discount your own value Dev. I think many folks watch your channel because they love you, and those chunky fur babes. Appreciate you and your content. Keep doing it my man.
Love the new way you show the decks on screen, with the usual great explanation on how it works. ......miss the cats though!
I love this kind of stuff. Thank you Dev, I like to hear your ideas and input on what's going on in Standard
In terms of video styles, this Narration Format is better than the News Anchor Format. Please keep videos like this coming. Keep your camera in the case once in a while.
Gameplay would be interesting but ur channel is in no way near death. U absolutely do the best mtg deck profiles on youtube. Ur Ravnica Allegiance gruul deck is 10x better than the one here! And i just built it!
Yay! Super hyped for gameplay to start!!!
I will definitely welcome gameplay from you, BUT I really like your deck overviews/crafting. Please keep doing those too! I also recommend at least briefly going over each card in a deck you are playing before getting into the gameplay.
Hardly play anymore but still watch all your vids cant wait to watch you play
you can get back with MTG Arena, it's really easy
holy ballz yes i am stoked to see you do some arena! i think your channel woulda been fine without it tho but im still pumped you are :)
I am so excited for gameplayyyyy!!! I've been wanting arena gameplay from your deck techs for so long
Gameplay aside, I havent seen you do a video like this before, and this was sweet! Do what makes you happy man
Excited to hear you are doing game plays!
Deck analysis should become a main feature IMO. It's nice to hear your opinions on other people's decks.
Yeah man been keen to see ya tear it up with your sweet decks
I think it would be amazing seeing some of the decks you come up with in action on Arena to see if there finally score really matches up.
Keep up the hard work.
Love your work Dev!
That would be awesome Dev! deck tech + gameplay combo = super! That would be frikken great Dev!
Subbed. I'm new to magic and been playing MTG arena for a week now. I still have so much to learn but it's fun as hell.
I love that we could hear your cat while you were talking about Oketra.
great video dev and im super excited to see your gameplay videos!
Love your meta break down videos. I hope you'll be doing them more regularly!
The Vivien deck should probably be playing wilderness rec imo. Makes it much easier to protect Viv with counterspells and shalai. It would stress the Mana a bit, but I can also see running emergence zone in case you need to flash her in to avoid removal/attacks/counters. Then everything else has flash from then on.
At 19:55 If you are playing 4 Soul Diviner why not play Blast Zone? You can then take the counter off Blast Zone to draw a card & it lets you pop the Blast Zone for X=0, to kill tokens, something that was mentioned as a weakness of Blast Zone was that since it starts with a counter you could never use it to wipe a board full of tokens. A bit of edge tech, but something that seems to have not been mentioned anywhere. P
Super hyped for gameplay, that's the only thing this channel lacked (okay, I lied, it's perfect).
16:06 i hear a cat meow, you're welcome
So glad to see a Vivien deck here. Love that card, need to build a deck like that myself.
Seems that people are pretty jazzed that you’ll be doing gameplay. I guess I’m a bit of a minority here but I like that you don’t do gameplay. Deck breakdowns, your goofy as puns, and your calm demeanor keep me coming back for more. Not to mention magic rap intros, power rankings, and Ziggy (and the new cat)! Whatever you do next, you got a fan in me Dev!
We want to see you play !! :)
These are very interesting archetypes to explore. Been playing some of the Dimir and the Bant, I think they got potential.
Ive definitely been having fun tweaking feather. I’ll look forward to your take on her
I've got a boros feather deck tuned pretty tightly rifht now. Having found a few lists on mtg goldfish its laughable how people are building it. Not anywhere near the ideal way to play it.
rockerman403 yeah ive seen some out there builds as well. I was most surprised by how important dreadhoard arcaniest is for the deck
Gameplay?!?! I’ve been waiting years for this
Sweet!!! Would love to see more... you got me into magic brother
Im really enjoying your B/W Knight deck. Quite solid and manage to climb easily from Diamond to Mythic in Arena in a few hours. I tried Gruul Midrange but I feel like it's still need adjusting. It's a bit wonky sometimes. It felt like it has too my planewalkers. But when it works. It works. I'm going to try the other list if I'm willing to use up my left over wild cards
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I'm playing a version of the bant Vivien with a few copies of Vannifar, and it's super spicy, being able to play the prime speaker at flash speed is incredible, and climbing up the cmc curve is super nice
Excited to see the gameplay!
Finaly dev game play!!!!
Gameplay videos or not, I'm still gonna continue watching your content.
Meows come in at 30:53. Get your cat fix here!
One around 8min mark made me look around for a cat.
I love all the random meows throughout the video
Finally, a video where you show ALL the cards you're talking about! Thank you!
Just started playing Arena. This was sooo helpful!
You do your own thing. Lot a people play but most don't talk through their thoughts
Thanks again Dev
Thanks for the vid. Helps a person to sort out the format while its all still new. I like the new video format too. Ready to see some gameplay!
Bonus points if you do that thing that streamers do where their portrait is "green screened" into the shot and we still get kitties during gameplay vids
Yes!!!!!! AND DID I HEAR GAME PLAY? YAAAAAAAAAS DEV
Dev, great video.
Don't sleep on Deputy of Detention.
Cant wait to see you play!!
I suggest Shalai for that 4 spot. At least, that’s what I played in my Esper Knights & Angels deck before Spark. Though, that may require you run Lyra as I do. I think I’ll go back to seeing how to improve that. Thanks!
Lol everyone is ready for gameplay dev. Take your time I’m sure you’ll do great!
Great video Dev.
Yes!!! Dev you're the best!
Hell yeah gameplay time
Please tell me you're gonna be playing in Arena and not MTGO. Please please please! THE FUTURE IS NOW OLD MAN!
Dev only does Standard content, so Arena would be the best choice anyway
What game play?!?! Just last week I was saying gameplay would never happen. Now I am setting my table and getting ready to eat my words.
1000+ likes, only 8 dislikes. Killing it man. Keep up the great content.
Can't wait to see your gameplay! Can we get rotation-proof decks yet? Only about 4 months away from rotation
Wow. Excited to hear that about gameplay. Also good vid.
gameplay or no gameplay, i'll be tuning in to your vids main!
Dont you dare apologize about making long videos discussing the meta! And you are too self-deprecating. I love your fat face :p
Anyway, this video format is fine, definitely love that you are talking about the meta and some of the decks that have performed well (and the how and why behind their success) and maybe you could be in the shot while you do it? Have the decklist to the side? Idk. Or maybe have a little window in the bottom left or something with you talking. Just some feedback as a viewer.
Loved the vid as always mate, cant wait for the next one (seriously there are so many decks and we need those decklists!) :)
When you only hear Dev's voice but you already know the face expressions, so there is no problem
Heck yes, gameplay from dev
Gameplay!!!!! Yesssss
I will watch all the dev streams
that BW Knights deck is interesting......I could see it dropping maybe 1 Gideon and maybe the seraphs ( know they are good....) and trying to sub in a couple Sorins, would both provide good lifegain with all the first strikers being fairly safe in combat as well as a way to recur them that is mostly safe from board wipes. similar to the aristocrats deck.....its just persistent recursion
Very cool dev I hope you get up and running I will insta view your gameplay!!
So nobody is playing spark double or bioessence hydra at all?! I made a sweet super friends kinda deck with them right away and it plays well and is badass!!😎 anyway great video my friend as always. 🤗
Gameplay!! It's Christmas day
My 2 favorite decks are built around finale devastation and feather, of redeemed.
I really would like to see the older decks getting upgrades with new sets instead of constantly new ideas. Especially tribals like elf ball. Even if not as competitive i would like to see how new sets give them an edge.
Frilled Mystic, for instance, begs to be played in an simic elf ball/proliferate shell.
Or Domri with Gruul Elf Ball.
Hell yes I would love gameplay
Dev your the best, forever!
You the man Dev!
Would really prefer Time Wipe in that Bant list over the Settle. Much better in board stalls, due to being proactive and all that, not to mention the insane synergy with Deputy.
That gr deck is pretty good I played against it yesterday on arena
I would love to see your take on orzhov midrange
Hey on arena when deputy of detention hit resolution angel the angel tokens the angel had created disappeared. I don’t get it.
You should really have links to your patreon in the description of every video.
When ya starting game play Dev? Stoked to see it
Dev looking forward to your streams
More of this please!
How long before they start making equipments/auras for Planeswalkers? The idea being that they grant the walker a new ability... Maybe a new + or - ability? maybe the ability to use abilities at instant speed? maybe something that doubles all loyalty + and - gains and costs?
Mono white, Phoenix, esper control, red. All you need to know
You can see the difference between arena and mtg online deck lists. Less removal, fewer counters, fewer bombs, not as many spikey 6 drops, with a greater emphasis on curves and synergy.