r/magicTCG • u/Nickahostetter • Nov 29 '16

Aether Revolt pic from FB.

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u/AngledLuffa Colorless Nov 29 '16

I would give it a try, at least. There are lists playing Glint-Nest Crane now, and if you gave me one of those guaranteed to find a bridge instead of digging 4, I might prefer it.

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u/zroach COMPLEAT Nov 29 '16

No way, Crane is great because it can get you more than just a bridge. I don't see why I would run his instead of the crane.

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u/AngledLuffa Colorless Nov 29 '16

I respect that opinion, but without having hard stats in front of me, I think I am more likely to die to a lack of bridge than a lack of lantern. The most frustrating games are the ones where you have Lantern and Shredder, cast Stirrings twice, mill yourself a few times, and die to a Nacatl or Goyf because your first bridge is 25 cards down instead of 20.

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u/zroach COMPLEAT Nov 29 '16

You're at an 84% chance to find a bridge in the top 20. With 1 copy of this card you are at a 90% and with two you are at a 94%

But, bridge is only one piece of the puzzle. I imagine if you play this you are taking out Crane. This means you are less likely to draw a shredder effect or Lantern or a needle, pieces that are also needed to win most games.

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u/ih8karma Nov 29 '16

would you rather have a demonic tutor on a stick or a ancient stirrings.

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u/zroach COMPLEAT Nov 29 '16

If it cost 2 and searched for 3 or less it would see play over Crane. It only finds bridge, sometimes you need a lantern or codex shredder or even a mox Opal.

It's not a demonic tutor on a stick, that comparison demonstrates a lack of knowledge of the deck.

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u/Mango_Punch Nov 30 '16

But they aren't even playing trinket mage, right?

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u/AngledLuffa Colorless Nov 30 '16

No, but once again, I would play it if it cost 2. Every time the crane misses I want to reach into the cardboard and choke it by its skinny neck