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Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:51 am**

I've discussed side boarding elsewhere in an article and a video

It's very hard, for sure.

Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:08 am**

on MTGS or here? I know I've read it in your primer about not diluting threats and such, but I always seem to go out and in the moment derp board so I'd love to see more in action. Just asking so that you can be a bit more thorough when boarding in games to explain why things are bad and how the MU plays out etc. >_>

Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:10 am**

Noted.

There's a thread of my articles somewhere (maybe it's page 1 of the primer) that covers my approach to building a sideboard.

Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:53 pm**

Best suggestions to cover I've already seen:
1: Why Firedrinkers (and obv. Cackler) are obvious for this build.
2: What 4CC spells are available to us and what they do or don't contribute to our strategy.
3: Mutavault, why or why not include it in MD and SB.
4: Sideboard against other aggro builds.

Something I haven't seen: Why we don't want to get splashy and if we decide to splashy, what color give us the edge we want? Black? Green? White?

Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:59 pm**

4: Sideboard against other aggro builds.

Not many people see that but Mizzium Mortars is amazeballs against RDW. It really hurts Firedrinker Satyr. For 2 mana you're killing their creature and doing oomph straight on their face.

I'd also love to hear your analysis on Anger of the Gods. Where this card is gonna be played. Can we and if we do, then how to incorporate it into aggro deck.

Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:10 pm**

talk about how the 3/3 haste maker Ogre from M14 will never see play

I soo much wanted him to be good, but realize that he isn't. Too bad he wasn't a goblin though

I still have hope for the Mogi fanatic.

There's also a rare 4CC 4/5 Elemental that might have some reach potential. But Ember Swallower is probably for the sledgehammer build . . . or junk bin.

Posted: **Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:50 pm**

I think (M)ember Swallower has potential in the sligh sideboard when you need your 4 drop to have a little more resiliency.

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:13 am**

Z can you post your twitch to youtube ??? so i can download and watch it later ???

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:22 am**

If there's an incredibly quick way if doing it I would consider it, but Twitch is very easy for me and streaming and recording is already a huge time investment.

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 3:30 pm**

Did I miss the video? New to twich but when I click on Zemans profile along the top it has the title of the new video but its nowhere to be found

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:10 pm**

Twitch no longer automatically saves your streams. So yeah, unless you were one of the lucky few, you missed it. That issue should *now* be resolved.

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:28 pm**

So there is no way to watch the video? Damn, was really excited for this.

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:35 pm**

Stoked for these videos Zem. Loved your Dos Rakis streams back in the day... Sometimes at FNM when I need to topdeck a spell and hit a mountain, I am fond of saying "Well, that IS a magic card" in an australian accent.

Posted: **Sun Sep 22, 2013 10:04 pm**

Ill re-record it this week; just a bit bummed at spending 2+ hours for nothing

still have all my notes and the prepared graphic, so that's OK. Besides, I've got a little time for MODO to catch up anyway.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:24 am**

Could someone post this one up on youtube? It'll be the only way that I'd be able to watch it, and it might help bring in potential members.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:57 am**

^see above.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:28 am**

How far above? When you said that Twitch was just your quickest option? If you don't want to post it to YouTube, would you be okay with someone else uploading your videos for you? I'd love to watch the videos, but I am unable to watch your twitch channel.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:42 am**

Like I said, I'm happy to do it if it's quick and straightforward. I don't currently know how. I don't know if YouTube will let you host 2+ hour videos.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:45 am**

Can the videos be broken into two parts?

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:58 am**

You see where you're asking me to do more work above and beyond preparing for and then recording the videos?

Not. Going. To. Happen.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:33 am**

Can you archive them by round? That'd be really helpful.

Just kidding, Z, haha. Thanks for all the hard work. You running this brew to States?

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:44 am**

I live in Australia.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:47 am**

Does TCG run a tournament there around the same time?

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:58 am**

Just wanted to add that i'm one of the few/many that greatly benefited and appreciate your work & the myriad of discussions that stemmed that became the foundation of the Clan.

Also, one of the many that missed the stream.

Looking forward to the future tho!

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:57 am**

Ah, just noticed this. Missed the first stream, but 100% would watch future ones. Tell us when you go online, 'kay?

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:56 am**

Going to be streaming in ~30 mins tops.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:21 pm**

Streaming at half past, will be recorded this time.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:22 pm**

I live in Australia.

Australia ain't no State that I ever heard of!
They play Magic in Australia?

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:26 pm**

Zemanjaski on Red Deck Wins #1: Red Deck Wins Basics

Link to recording: http://www.twitch.tv/zemanjaski/b/464384701

Topics Covered:
- history of competitive red decks
- mana sum theory
- modern adaptations
- understanding theoretical applications to in-game strategy and decision making

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:15 pm**

Z, thanks a lot for that video; just watched it and it's very informative. I really like the graphs.

Posted: **Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:58 pm**

I want to make smooth, smooth love to you, Kangaroo Lover.
JK, I hope I'll find enough of time to watch it as soon as possible.

Posted: **Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:51 pm**

Wonderful video Zem. Had some trouble hearing you/seeing cards but the content was fantastic. Very much looking forward to the next

Posted: **Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:15 pm**

The quality content of this video made me want to use Vegemite for lube.

Posted: **Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:25 pm**

The quality content of this video made me want to use Vegemite for lube.

Next video, explain the "Vegemite Sandwich" - a sexual position that involves two guys banging an Aussie chick using vegemite lube.

Posted: **Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:29 pm**

Flippin' LOL.

I think that'll be a tough sell for me these days

Next vid ill be discussing my 75 inc. strategies against all key archetypes.

Posted: **Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:34 pm**

The quality content of this video made me want to use Vegemite for lube.
Next video, explain the "Vegemite Sandwich" - a sexual position that involves two guys banging an Aussie chick using vegemite lube.

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Posted: **Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:02 pm**

Wonderful video Zem. Had some trouble hearing you/seeing cards but the content was fantastic. Very much looking forward to the next

...and hearing him. Pity tech gets into the way for an otherwise brilliant lecturer on the topic

Posted: **Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:42 pm**

Wonderful video Zem. Had some trouble hearing you/seeing cards but the content was fantastic. Very much looking forward to the next
...and hearing him. Pity tech gets into the way for an otherwise brilliant lecturer on the topic

Wonderful video Zem. Had some trouble hearing you/seeing cards
...and hearing him. Pity tech gets into the way

Wonderful video Zem. Had some trouble hearing you
...and hearing him. Pity tech

Had some trouble hearing you
.
..and hearing him.

Perhaps the communication problem wasn't on zem's end?

Posted: **Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:28 pm**

Quick notes:
- if you want to know when I'm going live (it's unlikely I'll be able to give more than a day's notice I'm afraid) you can subscribe to me on twitch for notifications of when I have streamed. Once the season starts ill be trying to play regular events, so ill be able to let you know (premier events and ptqs).
- video and audio issues are resolved!

Posted: **Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:39 pm**

I actually bought some decent speakers so I can hear Z better.

I just want to hear him breathe....

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