Subject: earthcract engine 1st turn kill Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 10:50:58 -0700 From: Jim Gully To: fkusumot@ix.netcom.com I am sending a copy of this memo to both of you. I would appreciate any comments. I do not know if either of you received a copy of the first turn kill using the earthcraft engine last night. Mark's mesacraft deck and Frank's website(DOJO) and questions, helped me see the first turn kill. First turn kill - 7 good and 1 lucky card needed (the engine gets more). cast U + lotus petal. play Wild growth for G from lotus petal 3 cards cast ornithopter or phyrexian walker-0. Tap U with W.G for the earthcraft and untap U with W.G by tapping creature. 2 more cards cast Shrieking Drake-U and return 0- creature to hand and recast. 1 card. tap both creatures for UUGG AND NOW cast the second Shrieking Drake from hand and return S.D back. Tap S.D and repeat process. Use prosperity or Well of Knowledge to get more cards. Among cards are Vision Charm to change any land to another basic type. Infinite mana-infinite cards S.D , S.D, + earthcraft cost 1UUG scary huh? I believe I will work for a comfortable 2-3 turn kill and not have to use lotus petal. enjoy. Jim Gully I would also like to correct the rangercraft article on best of net. The first and third creatures should be q. rangers as 1 return per turn for q.r . The concept still works. with 3 q.r. as 1 bird or elf is needed to untap. Note: Creature that produces 1 more mana that it costs are best. Any card that produces new creatures is wonderful - such as sacred mesa. The Well of knowledge seems like the best draw card for this deck- Good idea from Mark. Deck creatures 4- Orthinopters - 0/2 0 cost 4- Phyrexian Walkers 0/3 0 cost 4- Wall of Roots 0/5 1G produce G + tap (also G on opponents turn) 4- Quiron Rangers 1/1 G tap and untap a creature(Forest to hand) 4- Shrieking Drakes 1/1 U return creature to hand when played. 4- Birds 0/1 G tap or produce multi colors ( Rootwater Divers) 1/1 U can tap to die(return an artifact to hand) ( Blood Pets) 1/1 B can give a B(die) after tap = 24 4 earthcraft 3 well of knowledge- prosperity 4 vitalize 4 wild growth =15 * 1 lotus petal-1st turn kill only reason or special color! 3 tutors. I like vampiric tutor after first turn bird to get anything at end of opponents turn&no show- creatures, artifacts,enchantments but enlightened tutor is great for Well or Earthcraft or Mesa. = 3 7 forest 6 islands 1 gemstone =14 Total 56 plus kill and hose cards - still need kill and win For your best friend use the sloooooow capsize-stasis behing island sanctuary so they can tie you at time out. For enemies use sacred mesa- goblin bombardment recursion 1 creature at a time