EDH Meta Changing! Is RAMP Done?!

In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of ramp and synergy in deck building for Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the importance of understanding what your deck aims to achieve in the early turns, the balance between ramp and value generation, and the implications of board wipes on deck resilience. The conversation also explores the necessity of mana fixing, the evaluation of ramp in various deck archetypes, and the potential drawbacks of late-game ramp. Through case studies of specific commanders, the hosts illustrate how different strategies can benefit from or negate the need for ramp, ultimately encouraging listeners to consider their own deck-building choices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Big Mana Ramp Stompy
02:18 The Controversy of Ramp in EDH
03:55 Community Engagement and Support
06:22 Personal Experiences with Ramp
08:25 The Importance of Ramp in Deck Building
10:29 Evaluating Ramp Needs Based on Commander
12:43 High Mana Curve Strategies
15:11 Adjusting Ramp for Game Plans
17:44 Final Thoughts on Ramp in EDH
25:54 Strategic Choices in Gameplay
28:13 Cheating Out Spells: Strategies and Considerations
31:08 Synergy in Ramp: Finding the Right Fit
35:47 Evaluating Ramp Necessity in Deck Building
41:40 Board Wipes and Ramp: Risk Management
42:48 Mana Fixing: The Importance of Color Access
45:38 The Dilemma of Deck Building
47:48 Evaluating Ramp in Decks
49:39 Adjusting Land Counts
51:58 Early Game Synergy vs. Ramp
54:35 Conceptualizing Deck Changes
58:03 Identifying Deck Archetypes
01:01:02 The Importance of Mana Management
01:02:42 Experimenting with Deck Strategies