At 16:15 there was an evil/greedy line: Let edgar resolve, take 5, deluge. Next turn cast mastery, and hope the opponent leaves edgar in the graveyard so that he will return as a coffin. Then tale's end the return trigger, stranding edgar in the graveyard. If they realize what you are planning, they can return edgar to hand, but now you still have tale's end. This also relies on them not finding reanimation like nullpriest too soon.
I must say, one of the most satisfying things I've ever done is Narset's Reversal a Thought Distortion. My opponent quit immediately, but it was hilarious. Since that day, I use it in all my Brawl decks that use blue.
I had a couple of games where I thought my opponent left, but I talked to him later in Discord and found out he was playing on his phone and his office called 🙂 He was trying to play and talk at the same -- major fail
Most of my work is just waiting around for something to happen, but every now and then when I'm gaming something does happen and we have to bail on the game. :(
I don’t normally like brawl, but I stayed to the end because I know it’s what you prefer to play, and honestly it was pretty good. I’ll just keep showing up, thanks for posting.
Regarding the behavior of that last opponent, to be honest the MTGA client is so unstable and so sensitive to the most occasional and minimal packet loss, that I no longer assume oppo is salty or anything. It's most likely that they are experiencing some weird bug and don't know how to deal with it xD The number of games I lost just because I couldn't play for a crash or another... The fast ALT-F4 technique and rejoin as soon as you see something odd has been invaluable though.
Well... I also have to withstand everytime the urge to immediatly scoop when I see that Teferi hit the opps board. It is really hard to play against a good blue/white control player when you have a deck consisting out of creatures and the like. I mostly play my "nine lives/solemnity" combo deck and THAT deck is just terrible against blue/white control (in fact ANY blue control deck). I lose with that deck against blue/white control almost every time.
Brawl content is what I live for. It's definitely my favorite MTG game mode. Eventually I'll ascend to playing Commander IRL, but until such a time comes, Brawl is where I shall be.
Yes! ever since the recording session ( exclusive for Cool Kids club members here on youtube/ not sponsored ) i was waiting for this video, the salt and softness is off the charts, amazing video CGB
Random question, but being a newer player on arena, what’s the best way to build an arena library? Using gems to buy packs of the current set to stock wildcards for other decks i want? Wish if you bought the paper version of a card you could get a digital copy :)
Finally! I was collecting control just for the sake of this commander, whom no one has played since the beginning of the set. It's good that there's a video on it now.
On paper I prefer the new Lavinia, she is from the Clue "set" so unfortunately not on Arena, but the ramp it provides, incentivising instant answer and investigating more times than alquist, so providing more draw consistently to me selled better to me
Immoral? Come on now, this is Brawl we're talking about. We all have at least one deck that is a netdecked tier 1 list that runs a less than optimal Commander solely because we know we can get away with it.
It's funny how many people scoop to frustration. I can't imagine scooping at full health with your opponent at 6. You could easily still win. It's not over til it's over.
I think the Brawl queue is stupid - it should be completely random. Hate not being able to play some fun decks because the Commander will get me put in hell queue
This one is different because he switched a meta control commander so the algorithm would place him the lower categories of meta and he could torture them.
Working on more brawl - CKC members only stream - ua-cam.com/users/livep4rkPUlh3U4?feature=share
.. What's your win condition? - Eventually my opponent gets mad and flips a table.
The real Brawl content was the Cascade salt we mined along the way
At 16:15 there was an evil/greedy line: Let edgar resolve, take 5, deluge. Next turn cast mastery, and hope the opponent leaves edgar in the graveyard so that he will return as a coffin. Then tale's end the return trigger, stranding edgar in the graveyard.
If they realize what you are planning, they can return edgar to hand, but now you still have tale's end.
This also relies on them not finding reanimation like nullpriest too soon.
What a great play that would have been. I hope I never meet you in brawl. 😂
hey I just wanna say, the game audio is WAY louder than your voice, it's hard to hear you talking when stuff is happening in the game
Thanks for mentioning this. Outro music is also too loud compared to CGBs voice.
Yes! The cgb brawl era is starting again
I must say, one of the most satisfying things I've ever done is Narset's Reversal a Thought Distortion. My opponent quit immediately, but it was hilarious. Since that day, I use it in all my Brawl decks that use blue.
Ah, yes. Magic's Uno Reverse card.
"I'm a horrible person and I love it" :D
And we love it too :P
Sliver salt brings me all of the joy in the world
Love the brawl content. Kept most of the decks from last year's brawl-January.
I love brawl :) it’s a nice change up. Also great ideas for commander
I had a couple of games where I thought my opponent left, but I talked to him later in Discord and found out he was playing on his phone and his office called 🙂 He was trying to play and talk at the same -- major fail
Most of my work is just waiting around for something to happen, but every now and then when I'm gaming something does happen and we have to bail on the game. :(
0:45
Brushwagg is the biggest flex to name with Cavern of Souls.
Ouphe 🔥🔥🔥
BRO I was cackling when Imoti got countered 🤣 NOT THE HALFLING TOO XD
I don’t normally like brawl, but I stayed to the end because I know it’s what you prefer to play, and honestly it was pretty good. I’ll just keep showing up, thanks for posting.
Regarding the behavior of that last opponent, to be honest the MTGA client is so unstable and so sensitive to the most occasional and minimal packet loss, that I no longer assume oppo is salty or anything. It's most likely that they are experiencing some weird bug and don't know how to deal with it xD
The number of games I lost just because I couldn't play for a crash or another...
The fast ALT-F4 technique and rejoin as soon as you see something odd has been invaluable though.
I love when you and Rarran evaluate cards, so much fun!
I hope to see more of that 😊
Nice PJ reference at the end. Ten was the first CD album I purchased.
"I'm a monster and I love it!"
Well, at least you know...
Well... I also have to withstand everytime the urge to immediatly scoop when I see that Teferi hit the opps board. It is really hard to play against a good blue/white control player when you have a deck consisting out of creatures and the like. I mostly play my "nine lives/solemnity" combo deck and THAT deck is just terrible against blue/white control (in fact ANY blue control deck). I lose with that deck against blue/white control almost every time.
Brawl content is what I live for. It's definitely my favorite MTG game mode. Eventually I'll ascend to playing Commander IRL, but until such a time comes, Brawl is where I shall be.
That first imoti game was beautiful, perfection. Control mages, hell yeah. 😈😈
Yes! ever since the recording session ( exclusive for Cool Kids club members here on youtube/ not sponsored ) i was waiting for this video, the salt and softness is off the charts, amazing video CGB
Random question, but being a newer player on arena, what’s the best way to build an arena library? Using gems to buy packs of the current set to stock wildcards for other decks i want? Wish if you bought the paper version of a card you could get a digital copy :)
Good game, I was the Sméagol player. I was in a flu-filled haze and I didn't even realize I was playing the sensei himself
Oh the Brawl feels so refreshing. I missed it.
Arguably the most important thing to do when building a deck is to modify it to beat the algorithm.
Great video! Very satisfying wins, apart from the last salty one.
i use this same idea of a "teferi " deck with faramir prince of ithilien as the commander and it works great
the most annoying commanders getting blasted is just precious
Historic Brawl!!!!
Finally! I was collecting control just for the sake of this commander, whom no one has played since the beginning of the set. It's good that there's a video on it now.
On paper I prefer the new Lavinia, she is from the Clue "set" so unfortunately not on Arena, but the ramp it provides, incentivising instant answer and investigating more times than alquist, so providing more draw consistently to me selled better to me
Can we get pride of hull clade?
No questions
But CGB, why not play detectives tribal? 🧐
NO QUESTIONS
is it just me or should he resolve the cascade then exile all spells?
Just realized Johnny Harris had a featured card art ...lol
Why CGB no version of Slime against humanity in standard? That is what I have been waiting for
I applaud that last opponent for leaving after seeing that hand of bullshit lmao. Playing against azorious control just isn't worth it
Isn't Alquist the name of the primary character in the book/movie "Girl with the Dragon Tatoo"?
Bolt the bird vs plow the goose
that was a sick intro
@covertgoblue sad the Shanna game was cut becausr of the timing from the stream
Your theory on the first sliver player needs to be true.
Great Brawl Video!
34:21 I understand why he conceded pretty hopeless situation at that point against UW control. Don't waste time and on to the next
Make em scoop!
I missed you brawl content on arena!
Immoral? Come on now, this is Brawl we're talking about. We all have at least one deck that is a netdecked tier 1 list that runs a less than optimal Commander solely because we know we can get away with it.
nice FOB reference
The algorithm is so stupid. Deck strength is way more important than the commander. There really shouldn’t be a matchmaking algorithm at all
Been missing the brawl content.
Oh yes brawl let's go!!!
Miss the intros - get ready for combos "what's happening" 😮😮😮😮
It's funny how many people scoop to frustration. I can't imagine scooping at full health with your opponent at 6. You could easily still win. It's not over til it's over.
great video thanks for sharing :)
Music kinda...really loud in this one.
I think the Brawl queue is stupid - it should be completely random. Hate not being able to play some fun decks because the Commander will get me put in hell queue
New Deck (5) 😂
When you just don't care about propper names anymore...
Errery roakan ath t'durr!
every blue white deck ist the same doesnt matter whos at the helm, its counterspells, board wipes and extra turn spells
This one is different because he switched a meta control commander so the algorithm would place him the lower categories of meta and he could torture them.
Fun police
Ah, jeez buddy, lol
Probably just salty watching you fill your hand a second after they made you remove 4 cards
Brawl content is back!!
i love the brawl content but the background music in this vid was so high! It was hard to pay attention to your sultry voice
I’m retiring from UA-cam
Me neither Alquist me neither 🙃
yay! brawl content!
Pub stomping is only amoral when it’s actually 4 player commander. Brawl is the Wild West. You can concede at any point
love alquist
i would more black brawl!
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Day 47 of asking for Covert Go Beard
Ban u/w, all cards in those colors.
Game value too high
Volume
Turn down your in game music, dude
Lame to watch
game is waaay too loud sadly unwatchable like this
This deck should be called: "Alquist PROFIT"
I would so buy cascade dishwasher detergent with a picture of the first sliver on it!
I knew it'd be brawl 🥲
down voted for no format i title 👎
Plot twist: Jeremy W was that First Sliver player, and did exactly what you theorized.🫨