dingus egg (designer arc)
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Moxtober 2025.
Always a fun exercise each year, and helps keep my eye in on mechanics, templating, and general design principles.
Just a general log of my entries.
Always a fun exercise each year, and helps keep my eye in on mechanics, templating, and general design principles.
Just a general log of my entries.
Not unless Etali, Primal Conquerer is given the same treatment.
The most powerful new ATLA commander is Fire Lord Azula, who may actually just be downright broken. @nizzahon.bsky.social takes a look at some of the most busted things you can do with her, and also discusses whether she should be a Game Changer in the format.
#MTGxATLA
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#MTGxATLA
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November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Not unless Etali, Primal Conquerer is given the same treatment.
Did you want my fucking favourite wizard, or my favourite wizard that clearly fucks, or my favourite wizard that copies things?
I'll let you decide which is which (hint it's all three)
I'll let you decide which is which (hint it's all three)
November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Did you want my fucking favourite wizard, or my favourite wizard that clearly fucks, or my favourite wizard that copies things?
I'll let you decide which is which (hint it's all three)
I'll let you decide which is which (hint it's all three)
And thank goodness for that, we can be void of more Fleem for a little bit longer.
The calm before the incessantly annoying storm.
The calm before the incessantly annoying storm.
Also, since people asked where Fleem is...remember....Fleem's populairty was a legit surprise for WOTC so it will still take a few months/years to make a promo/ include him in a future in universe magic set. Be patient.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
And thank goodness for that, we can be void of more Fleem for a little bit longer.
The calm before the incessantly annoying storm.
The calm before the incessantly annoying storm.
Good time playing cEDH tonight, a massive part of which was that it was with friends, so while we're playing to win, we're still having fun doing it.
Kefka didn't make an appearance in G1, but like all good villains, shows up at the end of the second act to inflict massive blows to the party.
Kefka didn't make an appearance in G1, but like all good villains, shows up at the end of the second act to inflict massive blows to the party.
Hey folks! Alas my internet has decided Ob Nixilis will not be crushing his foes this evening.
However, the fantastic @dingusegg.bsky.social has stepped up for tonight's cEDH special with @ellie.wubrgsky.org!
Join them in 10 mins (7pm BST) for competitive fun!
twitch.tv/brazencoalitiongames
However, the fantastic @dingusegg.bsky.social has stepped up for tonight's cEDH special with @ellie.wubrgsky.org!
Join them in 10 mins (7pm BST) for competitive fun!
twitch.tv/brazencoalitiongames
STREAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Now then Scallywags!
its streamday and today we joined by the wonderful @ellie.wubrgsky.org for some cEDH and boy do we have some spicy decks to show case today!
Its Ob Nixilis vs. Shadow vs. Yue vs. Aang
Links below! Don't miss out
Now then Scallywags!
its streamday and today we joined by the wonderful @ellie.wubrgsky.org for some cEDH and boy do we have some spicy decks to show case today!
Its Ob Nixilis vs. Shadow vs. Yue vs. Aang
Links below! Don't miss out
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Good time playing cEDH tonight, a massive part of which was that it was with friends, so while we're playing to win, we're still having fun doing it.
Kefka didn't make an appearance in G1, but like all good villains, shows up at the end of the second act to inflict massive blows to the party.
Kefka didn't make an appearance in G1, but like all good villains, shows up at the end of the second act to inflict massive blows to the party.
Crossword - EDHREC Games
A weekly Magic: The Gathering-themed crossword puzzle by EDHREC.
edhrec.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Repost for the people who were asleep at half past midnight.
report for week 2 of Innistrad Block Constructed (after a hiatus for Avatar prerelease), I pivoted to Jeskai.
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Repost for the people who were asleep at half past midnight.
report for week 2 of Innistrad Block Constructed (after a hiatus for Avatar prerelease), I pivoted to Jeskai.
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
report for week 2 of Innistrad Block Constructed (after a hiatus for Avatar prerelease), I pivoted to Jeskai.
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
In modern EDH, there is no reason the Darigaaz deck should work as effectively as it does.
It gets a new update fewer times that there are transfer windows per year and still does a job.
It also is allowed to be played fewer times than there are transfer windows per year.
It gets a new update fewer times that there are transfer windows per year and still does a job.
It also is allowed to be played fewer times than there are transfer windows per year.
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
In modern EDH, there is no reason the Darigaaz deck should work as effectively as it does.
It gets a new update fewer times that there are transfer windows per year and still does a job.
It also is allowed to be played fewer times than there are transfer windows per year.
It gets a new update fewer times that there are transfer windows per year and still does a job.
It also is allowed to be played fewer times than there are transfer windows per year.
This LGS is a third of the way there, just needs to ban little and medium dogs too.
End the tyranny of dog.
End the tyranny of dog.
Looks like Im not allowed at the LGS anymore. :(
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This LGS is a third of the way there, just needs to ban little and medium dogs too.
End the tyranny of dog.
End the tyranny of dog.
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https://www.kelogsloops.com/prints/playmats
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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psa for the dandan fans that missed out on the magiccon exclusive dandan playmat (selling on ebay for ~$400): kelogsloops has variants on his website for $40
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
psa for the dandan fans that missed out on the magiccon exclusive dandan playmat (selling on ebay for ~$400): kelogsloops has variants on his website for $40
I felt I was able to commit to a complete build of one of the below before the end of the year.
Polling with 100% of the vote was Eirdu//Isilu! So I'm now working on the general concept of the deck and have 4 (closer to 3 and a half) options.
Trying to use all of the Elemental God, so to speak.
Polling with 100% of the vote was Eirdu//Isilu! So I'm now working on the general concept of the deck and have 4 (closer to 3 and a half) options.
Trying to use all of the Elemental God, so to speak.
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I felt I was able to commit to a complete build of one of the below before the end of the year.
Polling with 100% of the vote was Eirdu//Isilu! So I'm now working on the general concept of the deck and have 4 (closer to 3 and a half) options.
Trying to use all of the Elemental God, so to speak.
Polling with 100% of the vote was Eirdu//Isilu! So I'm now working on the general concept of the deck and have 4 (closer to 3 and a half) options.
Trying to use all of the Elemental God, so to speak.
Oh hey, Grim Haruspex has been unlocked from "Shitty Human who did Magic art" confinement.
The SHwdMa for short.
The SHwdMa for short.
November 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Oh hey, Grim Haruspex has been unlocked from "Shitty Human who did Magic art" confinement.
The SHwdMa for short.
The SHwdMa for short.
I concur - as one of the earliest Dyadrine builders - that Juniper Order Ranger is absolutely incredible in the deck.
Immediately refuels the counters you just spent to draw a card, and even just making the Robot a 3/3 is huge for blocking.
moxfield.com/decks/-QAsUf...
Immediately refuels the counters you just spent to draw a card, and even just making the Robot a 3/3 is huge for blocking.
moxfield.com/decks/-QAsUf...
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I concur - as one of the earliest Dyadrine builders - that Juniper Order Ranger is absolutely incredible in the deck.
Immediately refuels the counters you just spent to draw a card, and even just making the Robot a 3/3 is huge for blocking.
moxfield.com/decks/-QAsUf...
Immediately refuels the counters you just spent to draw a card, and even just making the Robot a 3/3 is huge for blocking.
moxfield.com/decks/-QAsUf...
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One of our hosting providers, Cloudflare, is having issues this morning. Scryfall might be intermittently unavailable while they work on it.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
One of our hosting providers, Cloudflare, is having issues this morning. Scryfall might be intermittently unavailable while they work on it.
You can keep an eye on things here:
www.cloudflarestatus.com
You can keep an eye on things here:
www.cloudflarestatus.com
Having finalised lists for Erinis/Street Urchin, and Azula the week just past, I've rediscovered what I enjoy about brewing.
As such, I'm starting work on the next batch.
- Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
- Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
- Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn//Isilu, Carrier of Twilight.
As such, I'm starting work on the next batch.
- Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
- Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
- Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn//Isilu, Carrier of Twilight.
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Having finalised lists for Erinis/Street Urchin, and Azula the week just past, I've rediscovered what I enjoy about brewing.
As such, I'm starting work on the next batch.
- Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
- Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
- Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn//Isilu, Carrier of Twilight.
As such, I'm starting work on the next batch.
- Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
- Tymna the Weaver/Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
- Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn//Isilu, Carrier of Twilight.
The best way to ensure Azula can continue to attack safely is simply to just manage the board state.
A couple of cheaper options are absolutely fine, such as Brotherhood Regalia, but the investment there is minor.
In the end, this is a control deck, not a combat deck, we want to invest in spells.
A couple of cheaper options are absolutely fine, such as Brotherhood Regalia, but the investment there is minor.
In the end, this is a control deck, not a combat deck, we want to invest in spells.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The best way to ensure Azula can continue to attack safely is simply to just manage the board state.
A couple of cheaper options are absolutely fine, such as Brotherhood Regalia, but the investment there is minor.
In the end, this is a control deck, not a combat deck, we want to invest in spells.
A couple of cheaper options are absolutely fine, such as Brotherhood Regalia, but the investment there is minor.
In the end, this is a control deck, not a combat deck, we want to invest in spells.
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This is a heck of a game to go catch on the VOD if you didn't see it live!
Avatar Commander Clash 🔥 💧 🪨 💨
Now then Scallywags! Happy stream day and today, today we are joined by Octavia from @tryingcasualgames.bsky.social & @dingusegg.bsky.social for our #MTGATLA special!
Definitely not one to miss!
Tune in 7PM GMT/2PM ET/11AM PT
Links below!
Now then Scallywags! Happy stream day and today, today we are joined by Octavia from @tryingcasualgames.bsky.social & @dingusegg.bsky.social for our #MTGATLA special!
Definitely not one to miss!
Tune in 7PM GMT/2PM ET/11AM PT
Links below!
November 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is a heck of a game to go catch on the VOD if you didn't see it live!
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Avatar Commander Clash 🔥 💧 🪨 💨
Now then Scallywags! Happy stream day and today, today we are joined by Octavia from @tryingcasualgames.bsky.social & @dingusegg.bsky.social for our #MTGATLA special!
Definitely not one to miss!
Tune in 7PM GMT/2PM ET/11AM PT
Links below!
Now then Scallywags! Happy stream day and today, today we are joined by Octavia from @tryingcasualgames.bsky.social & @dingusegg.bsky.social for our #MTGATLA special!
Definitely not one to miss!
Tune in 7PM GMT/2PM ET/11AM PT
Links below!
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Avatar Commander Clash 🔥 💧 🪨 💨
Now then Scallywags! Happy stream day and today, today we are joined by Octavia from @tryingcasualgames.bsky.social & @dingusegg.bsky.social for our #MTGATLA special!
Definitely not one to miss!
Tune in 7PM GMT/2PM ET/11AM PT
Links below!
Now then Scallywags! Happy stream day and today, today we are joined by Octavia from @tryingcasualgames.bsky.social & @dingusegg.bsky.social for our #MTGATLA special!
Definitely not one to miss!
Tune in 7PM GMT/2PM ET/11AM PT
Links below!
Bit of a rough one tonight, as the table recognised early on that Azula is not only powerful, but also central to the strategy.
But that's why we test, so we can find the gaps before we take the deck onto a public stream (but mainly because I love tinkering to correct weaknesses).
But that's why we test, so we can find the gaps before we take the deck onto a public stream (but mainly because I love tinkering to correct weaknesses).
#MTG with Friends!
It's a sweaty game of EDH tonight as some new ATLA decks get tested - I'm on Bumbleflower SuperFogs vs Sokka Allies, Azula combat control and Ellivere Auras!
starring @manadorkjohn.bsky.social @dingusegg.bsky.social @cmcl121.bsky.social
It's a sweaty game of EDH tonight as some new ATLA decks get tested - I'm on Bumbleflower SuperFogs vs Sokka Allies, Azula combat control and Ellivere Auras!
starring @manadorkjohn.bsky.social @dingusegg.bsky.social @cmcl121.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Bit of a rough one tonight, as the table recognised early on that Azula is not only powerful, but also central to the strategy.
But that's why we test, so we can find the gaps before we take the deck onto a public stream (but mainly because I love tinkering to correct weaknesses).
But that's why we test, so we can find the gaps before we take the deck onto a public stream (but mainly because I love tinkering to correct weaknesses).
The best of my pre-release, prize and extra packs. My promo was Legend of Kuruk, but managed to wrangle an Azula too.
Opened regular Koh in my pool, alt-art from an extra with Ozai.
Played a solid B/R Firebending deck but didn't have enough to splash Kuruk or Avatar's Wrath.
Opened regular Koh in my pool, alt-art from an extra with Ozai.
Played a solid B/R Firebending deck but didn't have enough to splash Kuruk or Avatar's Wrath.
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The best of my pre-release, prize and extra packs. My promo was Legend of Kuruk, but managed to wrangle an Azula too.
Opened regular Koh in my pool, alt-art from an extra with Ozai.
Played a solid B/R Firebending deck but didn't have enough to splash Kuruk or Avatar's Wrath.
Opened regular Koh in my pool, alt-art from an extra with Ozai.
Played a solid B/R Firebending deck but didn't have enough to splash Kuruk or Avatar's Wrath.
It's been 2 months since I put together a new deck, the lab has been quiet.
Lots of good things from Erinis last night, but plenty still to tinker with.
The deck felt vulnerable (despite what the screenshot would suggest), and reliant on Erinis & Street Urchin for removal.
I don't like that.
Lots of good things from Erinis last night, but plenty still to tinker with.
The deck felt vulnerable (despite what the screenshot would suggest), and reliant on Erinis & Street Urchin for removal.
I don't like that.
#MTG with Friends!
We're mainly watching Cryptic test his Erinis deathtouching pinger deck at the minute 😅 I'm on Myra spells vs. Gisa Zombies, Licia Vampires, and Erinis / Street Urchin control/lands.
starring @jaqalyte.bsky.social @dingusegg.bsky.social @chronomagistrate.bsky.social
B3
We're mainly watching Cryptic test his Erinis deathtouching pinger deck at the minute 😅 I'm on Myra spells vs. Gisa Zombies, Licia Vampires, and Erinis / Street Urchin control/lands.
starring @jaqalyte.bsky.social @dingusegg.bsky.social @chronomagistrate.bsky.social
B3
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
It's been 2 months since I put together a new deck, the lab has been quiet.
Lots of good things from Erinis last night, but plenty still to tinker with.
The deck felt vulnerable (despite what the screenshot would suggest), and reliant on Erinis & Street Urchin for removal.
I don't like that.
Lots of good things from Erinis last night, but plenty still to tinker with.
The deck felt vulnerable (despite what the screenshot would suggest), and reliant on Erinis & Street Urchin for removal.
I don't like that.
After a long, *long* hiatus from the blog, I've returned to document the ongoing development of Innistrad Block Constructed.
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/r...
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/r...
report of miracles in the early evening
in an effort to gather the old lgs group more often, we’ve recently decided to run back “old” (read: pre-FIRE design) block constructed the first vote was overwhelmingly in favour…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
After a long, *long* hiatus from the blog, I've returned to document the ongoing development of Innistrad Block Constructed.
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/r...
dingusegg.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/r...