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Sierkovitz

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Data analysis in Magic: The Gathering; Magic Numbers podcast; Limited Resources regular guest. Interested in coaching - ping me a message. linktr.ee/sierkovitz for socials

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Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · Feb 7

Since I got a load of new followers who, I suspect, have no idea who I am, a short introductory thread.

Starting with the basics: I look at data in Magic and try to convert numbers to actionable advice. You might have heard me on Limited Resources, but I also have my own podcast, Magic Numbers.
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Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe main prizes sent to players directly rather than to LGS? (obv not happening but would solve the issue, FNM gets the top 8 crap promos, main thing is sent to the winner)

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

OK - that mistrust is pretty much founded in reality.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

That is my observation too. I mean the Purple Worm example is not something I invented - I literally won a promo pack at the FNM and opened Purple Worm in my rare slot. Go me winning prizes.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

Upheaval lifts all the boats something something

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah. My q is why. WotC can literally print money. And they don't even have to acknowledge it.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 1d

I love the Limited Championship idea but.

When the system is in a bad state, fixing the top is not really what will solve the problem. Issues are at the local level. There is no rationale to buy a $500 Standard deck to win a $15 promo, or open a foil Purple Wurm in a promo pack.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 2d

I went through 14 drafts of this reply in my head and ended up with this one

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 2d

Did the math and my best shot at qualifying for the Limited WC is to magically regrow my hair, hit the gym and pretend to be Kibler redeeming his HoF invite.

Begs a Q - what % of HoF will choose Limited Champs over a rando PT?

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 2d

🏆 Proper Boros Energy, none of that Modern malarky. That's some cute chrysalises you got there... Would be a shame if t4 was a bit too late to come back to the game. 7-2

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 3d

Was worth a try

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 3d

I thought that was Double Feature…

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 3d

Oh no - it did come across but you know - internet - I’d rather spell things out than leave it to the readers’ imaginations ;) Especially when there might be some who want to understand things negatively and are actively looking for excuses to take a swing at you.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 3d

It was supposed to be a compliment - not easy to not only erase the first impression but to utterly obliterate it.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 3d

I learned about it from Marshall who uses that a lot when I come on LR. He clearly knows what I am talking about but uses this staged ignorance to move the discussion further.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 3d

I have to say - I was not convinced when you started (clear why from the post above) but the growth you had as a caster is awesome and couldn’t imagine coverage without you now. As for DEI - it is our friends, the Romans who said „Vox populi, vox DEI” - if you are vox DEI - so be it ;)

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 4d

They obviously had the DT trick, and even if they had removal - I should have blocked with all - priority is not to die because if I don't I ams soooooo far ahead it is inconceivable for me to lose. Also - blocking with 2 is also lethal if they have the Signature Slam - so worth blocking on all 4.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 4d

For education and mocking me - here are the pools and logs. I'd be curious if you would make different build choices:

4-2 deck: www.17lands.com/pool/89960d6...

7-1 deck:

www.17lands.com/pool/ae7c6ae...

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www.17lands.com

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 4d

I fired another bullet earlier that didn't quite get there - but in the defence of the pool I punted hard at 4-0, it could have gone very differently. Ended 4-2 but basically it means I got the refund. Here is the punt situation for you to ponder:

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Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 4d

🏆 7-1 in Direct with the usual suspect. Dryad confirmed busted, Wombat was the secret hero of the draft. It is still mind-boggling to me why the stats on Evolution Witness are so mid - card can work miracles. Especially when triggers twice thanks to Wombat.

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Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 4d

Not to mention that something called Hippo-Cow should have Horse Cow as types

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 7d

You can at least use it to evaluate response quality ;)

Those who answered it improved their perception are more likely speed-running without reading properly. Ones who worsened are more likely to reproduce generic narrative, 3s are more likely to give own thoughts.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 15d

Look, I don't want to see this lot on the road to Damascus - for Syrian people's sake.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 15d

The tradition of putting Christianity on the banners while doing the opposite is probably older than Christianity itself.

Probably - don't quote me on that one, still doing the maths.

Sierkovitz @sierkovitz.bsky.social · 15d

Ok, also 4-0ed in the Spider-Man not-Spider-Man draft. This one was pretty degenerate. Good early and card draw let it have the late staying power too.

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