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Sep 9 2016 04:54pm
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#82
Sep 10 2016 12:10pm
Is online a good way to get into the scene of MTG? Or are real life cards / tournaments different from online?
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Sep 10 2016 12:38pm
Quote (UCF_MIKE @ Sep 11 2016 02:10am)
Is online a good way to get into the scene of MTG? Or are real life cards / tournaments different from online?


if you don't mind the non face-to-face aspect, it's a decent way to get to play games and tournaments on a competitive level (and even for fun if you have some friends online) without having to leave the comfort of your own desk at home :)

The card mechanics are EXACTLY the same, if that's what you're asking, or they should be. If you're good at real-life magic, you'll be good at it online, and vice-versa.
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#84
Sep 10 2016 12:45pm
Is there another way to get an account without the 10 dollars?
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Sep 10 2016 12:47pm
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Is there another way to get an account without the 10 dollars?


As far as I know, that is the only way. It's pretty cheap considering you get cards and 5 tickets as well. (only $5 you're really spending if you think about it).

You can 'borrow' someone's account to trade, but that is basically against the Terms of Use outlined in the MTGO agreement i think.

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Sep 10 2016 12:50pm
Quote (SilverBaneling @ Sep 10 2016 01:38pm)
if you don't mind the non face-to-face aspect, it's a decent way to get to play games and tournaments on a competitive level (and even for fun if you have some friends online) without having to leave the comfort of your own desk at home :)

The card mechanics are EXACTLY the same, if that's what you're asking, or they should be. If you're good at real-life magic, you'll be good at it online, and vice-versa.


I think you answered my question. I mean, if I get into it online and build a deck I like and get good competitively with it, can I make that same deck offline (do they exist offline?) and carry it to face-to-face tournaments?
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Sep 10 2016 12:52pm
Quote (UCF_MIKE @ Sep 11 2016 02:50am)
I think you answered my question. I mean, if I get into it online and build a deck I like and get good competitively with it, can I make that same deck offline (do they exist offline?) and carry it to face-to-face tournaments?


Exactly, yes :D

"do they exist offline?"

Ahh, there are some (a few) formats of the game that are only available to Magic Online. I can detail my answer if you wish, lmk.

edit: http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/formats
* the bottom has details about magic-online specific formats, so you may NOT want to get into those if your goal is to eventually convert to the physical game

Another plus with trying the online version first is, generally, your deck will cost less online. The digital cards are alot of the time cheaper than their physical counterparts

This post was edited by SilverBaneling on Sep 10 2016 01:00pm
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Sep 10 2016 01:16pm
Quote (SilverBaneling @ Sep 10 2016 01:52pm)
Exactly, yes :D

"do they exist offline?"

Ahh, there are some (a few) formats of the game that are only available to Magic Online. I can detail my answer if you wish, lmk.

edit: http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/formats
* the bottom has details about magic-online specific formats, so you may NOT want to get into those if your goal is to eventually convert to the physical game

Another plus with trying the online version first is, generally, your deck will cost less online. The digital cards are alot of the time cheaper than their physical counterparts


Yes, my goal is to play the physical version because of where I live in Orlando and how often many places around here have tournaments and stuff going on. So I rather focus on online content that relates to the physical stuff.
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Sep 10 2016 08:21pm
Quote (UCF_MIKE @ Sep 11 2016 03:16am)
Yes, my goal is to play the physical version because of where I live in Orlando and how often many places around here have tournaments and stuff going on. So I rather focus on online content that relates to the physical stuff.


Sounds like a plan. Most of the formats available on mtgo are exactly the same. Some are much more convenient online since you dont have to setup up the hundreds of cards you would need in a draft or a cube tournament.

Yes I imagine being located in Orlando would be perfect for taking to MTG. Good luck to you then!
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#90
Sep 11 2016 03:11am
Quote (SilverBaneling @ Sep 10 2016 11:47am)
As far as I know, that is the only way. It's pretty cheap considering you get cards and 5 tickets as well. (only $5 you're really spending if you think about it).

You can 'borrow' someone's account to trade, but that is basically against the Terms of Use outlined in the MTGO agreement i think.


Ok thanks for advice. Yea just dont want to spend 10 bucks on it then not play like most comp games i buy. But i do like play irl
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