Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this game, MTG Arena, trying to figure out what’s the best deck to roll with. I ain’t no pro, just your average Joe who likes a good card game. Started out, you know, just throwing cards together, didn’t really know what I was doing.
First, I spent time trying out different colors, seeing what felt right. Heard some folks online talking about this “Desert Oasis” deck, a mix of blue and green. Sounded cool, big monsters and all that, so I gave it a shot. It was alright, I guess, but it didn’t quite click with me. I mean, I smashed a few opponents, but it wasn’t consistent, you know?
Then, someone told me about this blue/red combo, the “Izzet” colors. They said it was all about spells and stuff, getting bonuses for using them. Intrigued, I tried building something around that. I found some cool cards to play around with, aiming to overload the other guy’s defense. Summon a big creature, bring back my best spell from the graveyard, it sounded like a party.
I also learned that it is important to have a good land base. You know what they say “As a starting point, you want to reserve 24 cards for lands, 40% of your 60-card deck.” The rest can be filled with powerful spells and creatures. With four copies for each card, you can have nine unique cards to focus on.
I started focusing on just one deck, the blue/red one. Instead of spreading myself thin, I figured it’s better to have one solid deck than a bunch of half-baked ones. Makes sense, right? So, I started grinding, earning those “wildcards” they give you in the game. It’s like a blank card that you can turn into any card you want. Pretty neat.
- Focus on one deck: Don’t spread your resources thin.
- Use wildcards wisely: Build up your deck gradually.
- Standard format is beginner-friendly: That’s what I learned from some forum.
- Land matters: About 24 lands for a 60-card deck. Basic, but crucial.
I played a bunch of games, sometimes winning, sometimes getting my butt kicked. But each game, I learned something new. A new combo, a better way to use my spells, or a new strategy to use. It was frustrating at times, yeah, but also kinda fun. Like solving a puzzle, you know?
It took a while, but eventually, I put together a deck that I’m actually pretty proud of. It’s not perfect, and I’m sure there are better decks out there. But it’s mine, you know? And it works for me. I can consistently win games now, which feels pretty good.
So, that’s my journey so far. It’s been a wild ride, full of ups and downs. If you’re starting out in MTG Arena, my advice is to stick with it, focus on one deck, and just keep playing. You’ll get there eventually. And who knows, maybe you’ll even come up with a deck that’s better than mine.
Alright, time for me to play another round of game. Keep on playing and have fun!
