Splinter Twin vs Birthing Pod In Modern | Shuffle Up & Play #2 | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay
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▶Join Cedric Phillips and Patrick Sullivan as they face off against one another with Splinter Twin vs Birthing Pod 2014 decks!
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@CedricAPhillips
Patrick Sullivan
@BasicMountain
Carmen Handy
@Em_TeeGee
The Professor
@TolarianCollege
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Lead Editor: Kevyn Wallace
Assistant Lead Director: Nick Snyder
Music / SFX: Def Cat @defcatofficial
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I get the feeling "I already explained this, weren't you paying attention?" is pretty much going to be this show's catch phrase?
It's pretty much my life's catchphrase. ;p
@@TolarianCommunityCollege As a teacher I feel this.
Listening to the rules explains the rules.
@@TolarianCommunityCollege spoken like true professor/teacher
it's almost like he was a college professor, who listens to those guys anyway.
The dryness of "yeah it's like an airplane. The pilot doesn't do anything, the plane does all the work. Let's look at it like that" desiccated me xD
since youre on the player select screen, when are you joining in
Father spice when more content
@@Yakmage He's playing commander with Rhystic Studies in the series trailer.
@@benlucas3151 Oh hell yeah that's gunna be an awesome episode. One person spending 30 minutes talking about how good the art on their cards is, another complaining about how their commander deck has no goblins!
So... in this analogy, mental Magic would be the equivalent of people climbing over the pilot while he does plane noises and assumes the T position.
I was promised a time trip back to 2014 GP Richmond, but I clearly see a Modern Horizons 2 set symbol on that Verdant Catacombs. My immersion has been completely destroyed. I can never emotionally recover from this betrayal.
The dominaria sulfur falls killed me immediately
Really zooming in on the cards and reading them is so good for newer players, I remember coming into the game and being totally unable to watch tourney play because it was just a deluge of cards and shorthand and this inscrutable pile on the table lol
I agree, but also it makes it less fun for enfranchised players. Maybe only showing the cards would be a good compromise. Having someone explaining me how a shockland works made me switch to another video.
@@fredouellet3160 tragic
Zooming in and explaining them works for veteran players like me. Plus, good guests can joke or riff about the cards as they read them, which did happen in this episode. If people want to watch pure gameplay, there are other content creators to fill that niche.
@@wizardexemplar5240 I agree to an extent but I feel like if they do it every time they play a fetch or play the same shock and it kinda gets annoying after a certain point.
totally agree! zooming the cards is great even for veterans, because reading the card; explains the card
I love the representation of formats other than commander, thanks Prof!
More to come!
@@TolarianCommunityCollege flesh and blood?
CANADIAN HIGHLANDER PLEASE!
Yes! Less Commander, more if everything else!
I'd love to see some Commander in this format, but I also second that vote for Pauper!
The level of snark and slyness is off the charts. I nearly died at the "emergent gameplay" quip!
There's something about how comfortable they all are with each other to eviscerate each other. Carmen's "I respect you too much" to Sullivan into Cedric's "noted". It's brutal.
The Asheville Slip n Slide got me lol
The professor is thriving, having made a magic show where he and his buddies can absolutely roast each other and play Magic.
I hate to say it but magic in nyc?
Cedric/P Sully banter is the GOAT. I could watch this all day every day. The little lines like "What some people would call Golgari, others would call Witherbloom--" "Noone says that" "Yeah you're right"
I had no idea you have to open the boulders by pushing. This has changed things immensely for me, because before this I have been ripping the top off every time and scattering the cards to the wind.
That happened to me the first time that I opened that box. Cards. Everywhere.
Same hahaha
I've just been going at them with a hammer. This is gonna be so much easier!
Indeed a game changer. Until now I was just slowly opening it up but pushing is much easier (but not that easy on 100+ ultimate guard boulders).
Why would you all use these if that’s the case lol?
the "I'm resolving misty rainforest, can you show me some respect " I feel is an under appreciated quote
At this point, missing triggers and misplays is a staple of the show
I was hugely impressed by how Carmen nonchalantly picked up exactly 7 cards and fanned them onto the game mat for her mulligan draw @35.32
Thank you for this episode!! The banter throws me back. I started playing in 2013 and I'd watch Open coverage every weekend. I went to SCG Providence in 2015 and met both of them briefly when they signed my playmat!
So cool!
This is one my favorite things on the internet. It’s peak Patrick and Cedric haha.
The "I sideboarded the Birds because...yeah" is one of the more relatable statements ever.
This was way more fun than I thought. Excellent content.
Thank you so much!
I disagree. The "trash talk" was HIGHLY unenjoyable and mostly unnecessarily boring. Carmen added a different flavor of spice but it wasn't enough to keep me engaged.
👎 but 👍 for the episode as channel support
@@l4unchp4dgaming38
Understood. I just didn't enjoy the flow. It seemed forced/scripted.
Fun/unscripted would be you saying "Any landing you can walk away from is a good one." (Launchpad McQuack, Duck Tails) or me saying "Damnit Jim, it's Commander, not Elder Dragon Highlander." [paraphrasing DeForest Kelly (as Doctor Leonard McCoy)].
(reading my examples, they seem a bit esoteric) oh well :)
Edit: corrected misspelled Dragon.
@@TabooX1984 I'm glad I wasn't the only one, up until it had a decent level of banter and she just took everything a little too much to be enjoyable
@@TabooX1984 Diff strokes for diff folks, I guess. I thought this episode was great, really appreciated the conversational tone and all the sarcastic, witty banter. Reminds me quite a bit of my own play circle and experiences at LGSs
At 15:46 the token from voice of resurgence should be a 2/2 even before the exalted trigger, since it has the text "this creatures power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures you control" and there is the noble hirarch on his side of the battlefield as well. Interestingly the electrolyze is still able to kill both creatures, because the token gets one damage marked on it and the noble hirarch dies. Thefore the token becomes a 1/1 with one damage on it and dies as well. This interaction was not obvious to see and could have been explained (since all the shock lands etc. are explained as well). But the way it was played, even though missleading, lead to the correct outcome.
Anyway really enjoy the episode :)
I was going to mention this, thankfully I have the habit of searching comments to avoid being redundant when possible
I was actually confused by that, thought it was a misplay thank you!
Thought this was a misplay too. Thanks for this comment.
it was in response to the exalted trigger. he literally says that and makes a joke about the exalted trigger resolving...
@@DerickTheHeroV2 it was in response to the exalted trigger. he literally says that and makes a joke about the exalted trigger resolving
I love this whole episode. The dry humor between Pat and Cedric, friggen Carmen Handy surprise appearance, huge throwback to a slice of modern circa 2014. Please, more episodes like this exploring all of these moments that haven't really been catalogued and are relegated to oral history. So great!
cedric’s completely earnest “good for you!” at 25:12 got a full on belly laugh from me
You have the greatest Magic commentary team (probably one of the best commentary teams ever). This is amazing. I miss the old SCG circuits with these two calling matches. @4:20 watching Ced pull out the pile shuffle on Sully...you knew this was going to be an awesome video. Also, really happy to see one of my favorite decks ever (Twin) being played. So many memories with that deck.
"I just hope I can do the deck justice."
"Someone has to!"
Prof's wink wink nudge nudge was cute.
"-I'm big Limp Bizkit fan
-Is he a pro player?"
-Probably in another life"
This got me rolling from laugh. Imagine Fred Durst playing MTG throwing his catchphrases like "you know what time it is" before putting together all pieces of some combo. Hilarious
“If only we could flyyyyyyy”
- Fred playing an instant that grants a creature flying
I love how the theme of these episodes are the players not listening to the professor explain the rules 🤣🤣🤣🤣
typical experience for any professor, right? some things don't change.
Man, this sent me back to when I played Modern, I started with a cheap mono-Green Infect deck, and while I never went to any big tournaments or anything, one of my fondest moments was making a Tron player go apoplectic because they kept a one lander with an Expedition Map, and I accidentally locked them out of the game by Nature's Claim-ing it.
Everything Patrick Sullivan says is pure gold. I burst out laughing multiple times. Honestly the dynamic between all of them was just incredible!
CeddyP was one of the big MTG streamers that got me into the game a decade ago. I spent so many weekends in college watching Patrick Sullivan and Cedric Phillips call the SCG Tournaments.
What a fun episode to remember all the great moments Magic has brought me over the years. Thanks, Prof!
This was a lot of fun, whenever Cedric and Patrick were commentating I always tried watching the matches, they seriously made most of my pro magic watch
Love the banter. You can tell they've been friends for a while. :)
This is my favorite content you’re putting out. Over box openings, lore, podcast, etc.
I think I may need to learn how to do that cutting hand draw Carmen did. That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
I love the banter and atmosphere... and seeing old decks going head to head
I do appreciate these snapshots of magic history. I played modern in this era and did truly love it
This was a top notch video - it's hard to make content that appeals across enfranchised and newer players but this is really spot on I think, well done Prof and guests
Agreed.
this specific group of people playing magic with this level of production brought me so much joy
I love the consistent yet respectful "talking shit" that everyone was doing. Four sarcastic people together is great comedy.
I love how patrick is like a little devil on cedric's shoulder. Their chemistry is great.
Everyone at the table (Prof included) had a ton of charisma in this bout. Thank you so much for the set up, follow through, and delivery. RIP Advantage Bar.
I love the fact that this isn‘t just another commander show. Love your content Prof
I love this series. When you asked if Limp Bizkit was a pro player my heart melted 😂😂
holy shit came to comment this kek
I cant tell you guys HOW MUCH I appreciate you going over the cards. Some other videos I watch I have to pause, google the card, and then come back and its annoying. So thank you so much. Subscribed.
I am fully with Cedric when he says he just loves to shuffle. I’m shuffling my deck with brand new Dragon Shield sleeves while watching this and burning a few more minutes before work. I shuffled in bed last night until I got tired. It’s therapeutic for me.
I miss these two. They were one of the primary reasons I would stay up (or get up early) to watch some MTG.
The whole thing with the advantage bar had me in tears. This was so good, shame it wasn't longer!
I love the chillaxed, new player friendly vibe of this series. Definitely want more of it!
This series is so jovial and fantastic
Thank you so much!
"He's no Fred Durst, but he does his best." What an incredible line.
This was so easy to follow along with compared to a lot of other Magic content on RUclips. Thank you to everyone involved in the production of this series.
These semi formal 1v1's are honestly so interesting to watch. Ive been a commander player since my mtg career started so its fun to see how 4-of formats play out at higher levels
Just wanna say prof, this is some S+ tier content for the MTG scene. Really love the production value here and the twist on the games. Thanks for this a ton
Ced and Patrick are such great guests to have on the show...I would honestly watch an entire season of Shuffle Up & Play with just these two featuring. Hope to see them back together on the show soon!
This might be my new favorite gameplay series. So chill and relaxed and all the “intentional” humor and plugs feel great in compassion to sponsored content. Thanks, prof.
This is officially my new favorite show
This was such a treat to watch! The banter between everyone was just so enjoyable and it was great to see how these decks I have heard so much about function
Two best friends, who have been involved in Magic for combined longer than the game has been around....I love these two. Great episode
This has like a TV feel to it. I feel like I'm watching magic and being entertained at the same time.
All of your guests on this series have been hilarious! And as someone new to the game it's great to see so many different types of decks play out with cards I've just never seen before! Thanks for this Prof.!
I missed this duo like nothing else. Thanks for an incredibly enjoyable hour!
I’m loving this. It’s a great mix of good gameplay & coverage that teaches how the game works, with banter and chemistry. It’s so refreshing to see 1v1 instead of commander all the time, and even more fun to see old decks. I started playing magic in 2014 even!
"You can leverage it to sell merchandise" Had me rolling
You make so much great content, but the bants in this episode make it the reigning champ
So nice to see Carmen Handy again, love when she comes to play/talk!
Cedric and Patrick were my first introduction to Magic, from watching them cast the SCG Tournaments on Twitch. Just excellent, funny, witty commentary that kept me engaged in the game even though I was still learning at the time. Great to see them again!
I must say, the good energy of Cedric, the funny tired routine of Patrick and the sheer sass of Carmen was quite the joy
Patrick's funny tired routine is also known as being in your late thirties
Oh I love this episode. Such a throwback to when I was playing paper in the scars block and beyond. And I remember playing against both of those decks when I was trying Modern.
I may have missed it but I would love to get a small introduction to the guests of the show. I only collect magic cards without playing with them or being involved in the community too much so it would be nice to know who those nice people are :)
Good suggestion. We are still finding our balance. One goal is to get to the gameplay quickly but I do see the need for a bit more in the way of introductions. It's a balance, you know?
@@TolarianCommunityCollege Not to discount any of the guests, but even as a player and youtube magic content enjoyer for over 10 years, I didn't recognize any of the guests. Small intros would definitely help.
@@TolarianCommunityCollege I’ll agree with these good folks. Loved the episode and the guests, but I have no idea who they are and a short intro would definitely add to the experience.
@@TolarianCommunityCollege Adding time stamps for in the description and on screen for viewers would allow people who want intros to get them and people who already know to be able to skip to the gameplay
Whenever Terry Gross interviews somebody, she says whatever is most notable about them, what you might know them from, and what they've been up to recently. It takes like 30 seconds.
This series has been great so far! The amazing guests, the absolute cutting banter, and the visual effects, this series has everything!
I really like how the guests are given decks, as it makes for a more exciting experience.
Glad you like them!
The last two episodes have been a great mix of comedy, skill, and the lgs experience that I've missed for so long. This series is definitely something I would recommend newer players watch! This is off topic, Prof, but I was wondering if you would ever be interested in trying out the recent tcg D-spirits? I just learned about it at Momocon and I've enjoyed the experience of playing
Love the sheer game knowledge at the table and how it's outstripped only by the dry wit and chemistry. Such an enjoyable watch.
Huge credit to prof for not just building two merfolk decks! Must have taken a lot of restraint.
I mean, there very well may be such an episode in the future.
Best Show Yet! It very decisively proves the age old adage, "Those who can - do... Those who can't - teach". What a terrific show. Thanks Prof.
This is fantastic. I love how these have been going and I'm quite eager for the next.
I know I'm late to this but every single guest and the prof absolutely brought this above and beyond. I only knew of Prof. and Cedric until now but this was hilarious from start to finish!
oh my god, the character select screen!
This is fantastic! Great players, know their stuff, funny, obviously familiar with each other and everyone is familiar enough with the game that they have no problems offering the most comprehensive game coverage I've ever seen, for any game. Well done!
I'm really enjoying these, and I'm not one for watching paper gameplay really. Great stuff, looking forward to more!
I only got into magic in 2020 and quickly made my way to Commander, so I'm loving seeing a little bit of other formats, and ESPECIALLY loving seeing this sort of "famous decks from Magic's past"! Thanks for all your work, Prof. :)
Such a delight. Loving it!!
Gavin! I need to get you on the show. ;)
more Gavin & TCC please :)
@@TolarianCommunityCollege
Cedric did play a Gavony Township. While not quite Gavin, it is Gavin-y.
Love the way the gameplay sort of doubles as a tutorial. MTG has been a bit overwhelming to me at times, I am learning a lot and in a very fun way!! Thank you for this!!!
Two episodes on and no one seems to hear when el profe says the rules. Just like playing with friends.
I love this channel cause I get to see all the kinds of formats. I'm an old casual player and the new meta just threw me through all kinds of loops, I'm finally at a point I feel comfortable with what's going on in the game again.
When you said "I have built the decks for you", I expected mono blue merfolk mirror match.
i’d watch that
This was absolutely fantastic. Patrick and Ced going back to two HEAVYWEIGHT decks from some of the best days of Modern, great banter and slick editing. I would LOVE to see this with some Legacy/Vintage players and their decks too.
The way Carmen picked up and fanned out her opening hand was so unbelievably slick...and then it was one card too many.
I love this new show. Always great to see Carmen and so many of my favorite magic creators enjoying the game!
So great seeing Carmen, Ced, and Sulli!
Since returning to Magic 3 months ago, you’ve been an invaluable resource! Your personality is wonderful and I’m always happy watching your videos.
I kind of wish these were updated versions of these lists, but I like this idea.
The idea was showing off modern as a snapshot of the era out was in
@@Arkouchie I know. But given how neither deck is currently legal, it’d be interesting to see how they would scale in today’s game.
Thanks so much for hosting these folks; I greatly miss seeing them regularly, and the chatty/sassy formatting of the program is a joy to watch💖✨
what a great vid, always love to see Cedric and Pat but throw the Prof on top and this was a blast to watch
Okay
1) this is in strong contender for funniest mtg video I’ve ever seen
2) this is the SINGLE most new player accessible mtg video I’ve ever seen. Every card is covered in detail. We get a good shot and an explanation. Very well done!
My four favorite Magic personalities playing my two favorite Modern decks.
More of this please!
❤️❤️❤️
Love seeing older formats/decks spotlighted like this, for those of use who weren't following magic during the time it's a huge treat.
Great production quality, loving these. Just a heads up the visuals around the token attacking with exalted are incorrect, it's a */* for number of creatures so it's a 2/2, exalted would make it a 3/3. Electrolize still kills it as killing the noble hierarch reduces it to a 1/1 (which was visualized instead of it being the proper 2/2)
I was wondering why the token was dying anyway and was about to leave a comment saying it shouldn't have. I'm glad I scrolled down a bit to find your comment since you are right and that token dies anyway after the hierarch dies!!
Thanks for another banger! Theros (and Born, not yet Journey) was out by THE largest constructed GP ever and Khans was about half a year away. Cedric and Patrick were technically on commentary, it just happened to be Chapin instead of Sullivan (with Mathias Hunt also commenting). Awesome period of Magic/Modern. The decks are kinda stupidly OP, especially Twin, but still interactive and FUN to play and watch, unlike "Here's some Spells, OOPS and a Murktide Regent, Silly Me!!"
Phillips and Sullivan will always and forever be the #1 Coverage team.
oooh, nice and early, can't wait to see the shenanigans
I believe I will spend the rest of my life falling asleep to content on RUclips featuring Cedric Phillips and Patrick Sullivan. thank you for giving me more content to watch!
I prefer this over Game Knights any day of the week!
The Prof really knows the most funniest people. This was a huge joy to watch. Thanks!
Love this series already
Love the banter between you guys. Started the video thinking I would stop it and finish it later but instead I'm late for work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
More historic modern/standard gameplay please! Preferably with the rules of the time too!!