TTJ: Andrew Dismukes v Ashlen Rose v Lua Stardust v Blackneto | MTG Commander Gameplay episode 15

[@Luastardust]

Such a fun pod! Thanks for having me :)

[@TabletopJocks]

Always glad to have you homie!!!! 🥳

[@ushman18ify]

I had a very interesting question. And yall might be able to answer it. Yall ha e shown me how to make some great decks

[@jasonballantyne3021]

You know you’re ALWAYS welcome to hang with us, Lua!

[@commandergamer3337]

Was not expecting Ashlen on this episode. How much longer until we get Josh and Jimmy lol

[@TabletopJocks]

Who knows! 🤔😉

[@brettdawson7236]

bro I love Ashlen! and having Josh and Jimmy on ttj would be so tight.

[@pieterpluijmers3073]

with Ashlen i'm always scared that she wil go eldra or big creatures waltz XD

[@thehohcollective5201]

But im so happy to see her!

[@paulhoadley9505]

I want to see Lynch on the show

[@coldtruth9431]

This episode has taken large strides over previous episodes, the channel is improving for sure. Card pop ups on screen were nice and big, game was engaging and good interactions, thumbs up

[@remembertobreathe66]

Agreed! The sound quality is what immediately struck me. Everyone is audible, whereas previous episodes I'd have to raise the volume for one player only to reduce it for the next. Much cleaner and uniform this time around.

[@sharkley1981]

I agree. Previous episodes had too much conversations, too cluttered and lose focus on the game. I had lost interest until this episode.

[@derekgorlewski7870]

i am sure this has been mentioned already, but Ashlen's executions of her sylvan library's ability were slightly incorrect. It doesn't read look at 2 cards before your draw step... it says you draw 2 additional cards. Your "normal" card for turn draw would actually be first, and then you may draw 2 additional cards. Then, out of the 3 draws you've made in total this turn, you put back 0, 1, or 2 cards, and pay 4 life for each of the other 2 cards you kept. In layman's terms its simply: untap, upkeep, "look at the top 3 cards, keep 1 for free, then pay 4 life each for either/both of the others". I know it doesn't really change much or impact the outcome of the game. This is just a minor technicality, but i do feel that it should be known by players choosing to play the card.

[@gazza4589]

I was seeing if anyone mentioned this. As you said I don't think it changed much, but she puts herself at a disadvantage by not seeing all 3!

[@beverlyjoint5108]

thank you. i usually do not mind this kind of mistake but in commander that card is not a lesser known card.

[@Dark-Pikachu1]

@@beverlyjoint5108 for me it is i don’t have $50 floating around

[@tlamy1992]

How is no one talking about how Andrew Dismukes is here?? He's hilarious on SNL!

[@TabletopJocks]

He’s the homie! Love him on SNL!!! 🥳

[@boisjoli91]

I know I got so excited when I saw him lol

[@robcrgr5233]

I love seeing how much better the quality of videos have gotten since the channel started. Give me more TableTop Jocks!!

[@TabletopJocks]

Listening to all the feedback! Also behind the scenes the editors are working their asses off! Appreciate the love!

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Thank you for hanging with us while we grow the channel and quality!

[@chrisfatality1367]

This definitely one of my fav episodes. It's clear calm not 18 ppl talking at once 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@bthrash]

Loved this episode. I know the background people that are normally in are good for flavor but without them it's much easier to hear and the game advances much better without the side comments distracting everyone or talking over plays.

[@mdchiesi]

Loving the Rock Lee shirt!

[@TabletopJocks]

Leaf hurricane!!! 😤😤😤

[@mdchiesi]

@@TabletopJocks I can tell you still have the weights on! But can you handle the Curry of Life? Hmmmm maybe that needs to be a spicy deck ...

[@YeaThatDavis]

Ashlen AND Lua?!?! *catoonishly over the top heart thumping noise*

[@nik700]

Great episode! And sorry if I'm being a little negative, but I like it more without people from outside the pod. The vibe is super fun and chill, but this helps the viewer follow the game more easy. Either way I'll keep on watching

[@TabletopJocks]

Not negative at all! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! We appreciate the feedback!

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Hey, we appreciate you Nik. It ain’t never negative to offer a kind-hearted opinion. Thank you for sticking with us! There’s going to be a lot of mixing it up in the next couple months, you’ll see both with and without guests at the head of the table. Take care!

[@steelghost6492]

Yep, I 100% agree with this. The side conversations make it hard to follow the game

[@miceinattic]

This was such a great episode! I will now be putting lurking predators in my fight deck. Never realized how good it would be. Well either fight or my big creatures Godzilla deck!!

[@TabletopJocks]

Thank you for watching!!! Lurking goes in all my creature decks! It’s SO good!!!

[@Trokee]

For overall production and quality this was the best episode yet! Keep up the improvements we love to see them! Also great game!!!

[@georgegregory6083]

Fridays are so content stacked from all of my favorite KZbin channels but I will always make time for some Table Top Jocks!

[@jasonballantyne3021]

We appreciate you George!! Thank you for hanging with us in your Friday Funday!

[@stevenlorenzo7399]

I have a Neyith Fight Club deck, I would totally put it up against Joe’s. Please Joe, come to New Jersey, I believe that’s Lua’s home state, so many LGS’s and I would love to get into a game with you!

[@TabletopJocks]

Down! Also we can play spelltable anytime too if you’re down!

[@stevenlorenzo7399]

@@TabletopJocks I don’t have Social Media Joe, I’m a teacher, I stay far away from that, but, I follow you here, when you make the trip to NJ, I’ll tell you the spots to be.

[@GOOMBAHx]

And for my final comment, Joe, thank you so much for your interaction in the comment sections. Literally so dope. You are by far my favorite magic content creator. Would love to play with you sometime, I’d let you play land destruction because I’m for it 😅

[@TabletopJocks]

Appreciate you and everyone else showing love and giving feedback! It’s helping the channel for sure. You’ll see that land destruction deck one day 😂

[@infinitokens6748]

Thanks for the shoutout, love the content!

[@TabletopJocks]

Thank you!!! Would love to have you on the show representing!!!

[@infinitokens6748]

@@TabletopJocks We'd love that too!

[@TabletopJocks]

Let’s make it so! ☺️☺️☺️

[@Luastardust]

thank you for making such a PERFECT product for magic! and fun too

[@tinyguy8326]

As a man who loves Lurking Predators in my Mayel deck, when I saw that card hit, my little green heart jumped for joy. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Delwift]

Really fun to watch! Rooting for Elf Tribal! Let's go, Tree huggers!!

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Lua loves her elves! Surprised we don’t get more of them. It’s a powerful tribe to build on.

[@BlackBrodus]

Fight Club themed deck with the Rock Lee tee. Joe came ready to give out them hands!

[@didupaytheone2678]

Thanks the ladies for playing today, missed out on a two-headed giant games 😆

[@kiba914]

Joe holding that gruul turf down once again, still waiting for Joe to surprise someone with a triumph of the hordes or maybe tainted strike if you go jund

[@ktonious9949]

Jesus! What’s with all the rude comments about misplays, ads, the color of the sky… It happens people. Plus it’s free content! You can’t tell me you don’t make misplays during your games. Keep doing what you do, Joe.

[@TabletopJocks]

I want to pin this comment! Thank you for the love!

[@Phantom-vo8jy]

Ashlen wears pokemon shirt my brain that's a colorful shirt... 5 minutes later oh crap it's a pokemon shirt.😂 I was too focused on the blue hair didnt even realize it.

[@adarklight505]

Love the videos, I do have one piece of constructive criticism though. When you show the commanders and cards in general could you keep them on screen for a little longer? (And try not to cover them with names and socials) :) Again some of my favorite videos, you guys have the best banter lol.

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Appreciate you Bryan! We’re looking into this. The balance we’re having to strike is the longer the card is up, the longer before we can cut back to the guests. And a lot of folks have expressed having a hard time following the banter without seeing who’s talking. It’s a give and take. You’re definitely heard and we’re trying to find the perfect balance.

[@watchdominion00]

If i dont know a card that pops up i just hit pause to read it. I know that’s probably annoying for some people but i dont mind really

[@emrick8928]

Another great episode, love everyone at the table. Feel bad for Andrew, but that happens in magic.

[@jamesroachh07]

Okay Joe, great episode, but that shirt is FIRE

[@coleluecke7668]

Quick question, is Ashlen playing Sylvan library the wrong way? Or have I been playing it the wrong way? I always thought Draw 3 (1+2 additional) pay 4 life for every card I keep after 1. Definitely a fun watch so far!

[@TabletopJocks]

It’s a weird one. The way I play it, I draw 3 and just pay 8 without looking because I’m an agent of chaos 😈🥳🔥

[@KunaKuso]

Ashlen is playing it the wrong way, you are doing it correctly.

[@coleluecke7668]

Thanks

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Play it Tabletop Jocks Way: take every card and all the damage. You have to win the game before you knock yourself out 😄

[@fivecolorscotty]

@@TabletopJocks Yeah, Ashlen wasn't drawing extra cards, but she was playing sylvan library incorrectly. oops

[@mightyone3737]

Ashlen and Lua in the same episode!

[@brendanfisher1260]

This is the best episode so far. It was much easier to follow the game play without the background noise. I hope the channel continues to improve and grow.

[@jakobwithak930]

Any9ne notice ashlen used utopia sprawl on a plains when it says enchant forest? Or am I trippin

[@marcthemerc23]

I made the same face Joe made when I swung in with a 17/17 Wilson on turn 4 the other night.😂

[@joshuaseilaff5313]

Joe plays like i do in Commander ALWAYS CHOOSE VIOLENCE!

[@TabletopJocks]

😈😈😈🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@joshuaseilaff5313]

YES! ive been waiting for a new episode to come out!

[@jasonr.2506]

Ashlen’s shirt is amazing but also got to give a thumbs up to blackneto

[@commandcovemtg]

Ash and Lua in the same pod? hot dang this is gonna be good!

[@carlfjnon]

TTJ always bringing the spice! Love it!

[@TabletopJocks]

🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@neorazor1403]

My Neyith deck was recently rebuild to run Minsc and Boo in the CZ. The ability to throw a giant hamster and draw a literal shit ton of cards is awesome.

[@caspergarner]

Loved the episode. Commander decks need more boardwipes! I've played so many games lately where boardwipes saved my ass or someone won because no one wiped the board 😅

[@brettdawson7236]

this is a great group!

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Thank you Brett! We try to bring all your favorite players together!

[@jaynyc154]

That intro was awesome

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Just wait till you see the next one! 😃

[@AnticlimacticPangolin]

Love the game play, only gripe I think was at the beginning when the dragon sleeve add covered part of the board? But it went away pretty quick!

[@jamesmaier5544]

ashlen seems like the nicest person to play mtg with in every video :D but only until she starts bringing out the big eldrazis or something like that 😂

[@monomanamaniac]

With library you actually draw for turn, draw 2 extra cards at the same time and pick 2 from that to take the damage for. Ashlen was kneecapping herself with it, especially when she was choosing to put a card back then draw it for turn

[@FETUSSTATUS]

I don't mean this to be offensive at all, I honestly like that this makes me think of "low-budget" Game Knights. It's more real and the banter on the table reminds me of my own games wit friends :) Give me that nostalgia feeling

[@manniebradley3768]

Shhhh....the game knights stand may hear you i onow i enjoyed the lgs vibes but people want cookie cutter comtent as long as joe keeps bringing great members of the community like lua, ashlen ,andrew ,posty etc and keeps it consistent i dont mind but i agree

[@seraph_six]

Seeing Joe pass up all the good non-creatures with Lurking Predators is the same vibes I have when playing it. Feed the greed!

[@TabletopJocks]

I knowwwwww!!!! I was like “Oh, a piece of candy!” But I had to feed the greed 😂

[@landonizamboni4944]

19:49 small mistake but Blackneto would have needed to either have 1 colorless floating or untap the mountain he tapped for Kogla. Since he untapped the dual land he no longer had the 3 green mana to play Kogla. Nothing important happened because of it luckily.

[@jamesh3267]

Never seen Ashlen play without 5 whole minutes of ads up front. Thanks for showing GameNights how to advertise within reason.

[@jlbrooks74]

lol unnecessary shade

[@watchdominion00]

With just 3 minutes of ads instead? Its hardly better lol

[@Dark-Pikachu1]

@@watchdominion00 ether way skip

[@bricelabaume2321]

When a creature fights, they both deal damage to each other so she could’ve pumped her creature in return to kill joes

[@desireeheart5560]

Also Foe Razer Regent would have died when he fought her commander due to deathtouch.

[@SqueezeBurger]

Woah!! Live from MTG, it's Dismukes!

[@Porter81]

Seeing some nice improvements as the channel progresses. Keep it up!

[@TabletopJocks]

All about change and growth!

[@valentinealexander-romanof6751]

So happy this channel exists. Who's the commander of your land destruction deck? Dying to know.

[@TabletopJocks]

Lord Windgrace!!!! It’ll happen soon!

[@Draylock1287]

This video made my day after a very bad day at work.

[@cottoncandysamurai2791]

All the little pop ups an flash effect are awesome guys!

[@thornart8108]

WOO! its Ashlen!

[@MtendoTheSkunk]

I liked this video simply due to the Rock Lee shirt

[@TabletopJocks]

That leaf hurricane 😤😤😤

[@MtendoTheSkunk]

@@TabletopJocks Or unlocking the 5th gate

[@Mokomar]

"Snake Cat and Rat Dog" new show on nickelodeon....good one 🤣🤣🤣

[@LouisKing995]

Interesting to play the Itlamoc on a turn it won’t immediately flip. The others should have been laser focussed on destroying the creeping Gaea’s cradle on the table

[@tomag5537]

Best Episode yet! As far as production and lack of bar background noise.

[@didupaytheone2678]

I love combat decks, stardust and joe board looking scary, we need a bourd clear soon as possible

[@ethanneal2057]

Andrew was the best lmao. after every turn he would put his hat down lmaoo

[@joehenderson1]

Love the content- keep up the great work!

[@josephahrens862]

Ashylenn roses shirt is ADORABLE i love pokemon especially chimchar

[@ryangoodenow2518]

Loved the guests this ep

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Thank you Ryan! We’re working to bring all the favorite players around!

[@TabletopJocks]

We love them too! It’s great to hang with my friends and make content! Thanks for watching!

[@jessesandburg]

Saw Lathril, Instantly clicked.

[@jasonballantyne3021]

I had NO idea there were so many Lathril fans out there! Y’all show up for your Commander!

[@JohanXDash]

Fight club with a rock Lee tee. Epic

[@UndeadRuckus]

This is a perfect gameplay vid. Alot of your past episodes have been pretty hard to follow when there's 6 people at the table, talking over each other & not about the game a lot of the time. Keep up the good work fam, sky is the limit.

[@michaelkerr2194]

Joe is the exact reason you always need a blue player in your pod

[@TabletopJocks]

🤣🤣🤣

[@craigwassing1838]

While I appreciate and probably prefer from a viewer stand point only the four players being in the video because you can focus on the game more, I also love the background people because that’s when it feels more like friends chillin at the lgs or something. Either way great episodes and keep it up.

[@benjaminkaye5119]

Little wonky on the sylvan trigger. You get to look at the extra two along with your draw, And utopia sprawl has to enchant a forest. Definitely enjoying the vibe y’all bring and keep up the great content!

[@egoish6762]

To be fair the plains was a forest due to Lua's land, would have been a good strip mine target to get both of them.

[@TheBrothering]

Best mtg gameplay videos on the internet! Love your content!

[@TabletopJocks]

We definitely have to do a crossover! Appreciate the love!!!

[@TheBrothering]

@@TabletopJocks Uh heck yes we do!!

[@TabletopJocks]

Let’s goooooooooooo!!!!

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Hey!! Thank you so much! Come on down to Jocks Town any day!

[@Nick-gp3xu]

Thank you. I had hard time watching with the extra folks in the background. Good episode.

[@rigoweebo]

I want a lua stardust playmat signed uwu

[@TroxDXLegacy]

So sad that Andrew didnt see his win. he could have sacked the 3/3 land creature to gain 3 with his commander, then he could have payed 17 into bond of agony to kill Joe with it.

[@neorazor1403]

Utopia Sprawl can only enchant a forest... Ash making some big early misplays. Sylvan also resolved incorrectly. Great pod though. Haven't finished the episode but the spice is cranking early

[@TabletopJocks]

Yeah she could put it on anything, all the lands were forests because of Yavimaya

[@dharcofuruk9105]

This isn't the firs time I have seen you wear that Rock Lee shirt. Would you be interested in doing a challenge for your next video? Build a deck that emodies Rock Lee and play it on the next video while rocking that Rock Lee shirt. I'd be curious to see what kind of deck that you think Rock Lee would play if he played Magic the Gathering

[@MoMoVsMTG]

Anyone know where to find Andrew Dismuke's wild pair deck? It has a bunch of 3/4s in it and such

[@TabletopJocks]

I can text him to see if he has a list somewhere! If so, I’ll link it here ☺️

[@BassinAintEZ]

Hell of a game that fighting deck is lit

[@TabletopJocks]

Thank you! I was inspired by the homie Logan (Seraph_Six)

[@BassinAintEZ]

@@TabletopJocks bet I’ll check them out to

[@aerrios6980]

TAIGAAAA UPPERCUT!!!!!!!!!

[@MrEvanBacon]

might wanna put some curtains up, there's lots of glare on those sleeves.

[@RedGazelle1367]

I'm a big fan of Ayli. Glad to see her get some love.

[@martinprybylski2392]

pretty confused how sylvan library could be mishandled for this game. Love the content, but please follow the game rules.

[@manniebradley3768]

Rules are like glass cups or bones made to be broken

[@Rezzik]

What did Lua have that untapped creatures on attack? Wasnt following why they didnt untap the new tokens, which would allow her to dome everyone with Lathril

[@GOOMBAHx]

HEY GUY?!?! WHERES MY INTRO RINGTONE 😅

[@pieterpluijmers3073]

when someone is mana crazy like a Elf player or lands deck we always go manamana from the muppetshow melody XD

[@xelamorphic]

I want to see Joe's land destruction deck so bad but it seems hard to find the right playgroup for it. If he jumps on Playing with Power?

[@TabletopJocks]

Or PWP comes here?! 🤔😉

[@xelamorphic]

@@TabletopJocks 😲😲😲

[@jasonballantyne3021]

Didn’t we have wholesome land destruction on here? Or is that episode coming out still? We’ve filmed so many of these I get lost 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CasualJakeMTG]

Another great video!!

[@TabletopJocks]

Thanks Jake!!! Gotta get you on one of these fam! Miss you bro!

[@MisterFerv]

I don't want to hate on the channel or players. I've been watching every episode, and there have been some really cool decks and guests coming out to play. That's all awesome! However, I feel like there is something lacking in the Rule Zero conversation. More and more of these games feel like Joe Deck Techs. I don't know if the guests are feeling like they'd be rude in focusing on Joe. I don't know if he's just super sneaky at down-playing his board state. But whatever it is, Joe seems to be the only person with real threat assessment at the table. This game, specifically, he continued to build his board state, turn after turn, and keeping everyone else in check. Yes, this game had some good interaction, but it was mostly from Joe. And then, as with many other games I've seen on the channel, you've got your guests just sitting there. When it's your usual pod, it's whatever, because they're still hanging and chillin' with their friends. But then when you've got your other guests who are on the show and just kinda' smilin' for the camera, it's a real feel bad. I'm not saying anyone should let anyone win. And I'm not saying anyone is a bad Magic Player or "shame on Joe." Like I said, I'm continuing to tune in and gobble up this Magic Content. But I feel like the guests need to be primed a lot more with, "No seriously, come at me." This ultimately is a game of luck, for sure. And I wouldn't be surprised if you guys film multiple games and then upload what had the best plays overall. But it just feels like the winning is happening, more times than not, on one side of the table.

[@TabletopJocks]

Rule 0 happens every game on the channel. I literally tell people how the deck wins over the course of the game, what cards I do to make that happen, and break down what to watch for. I could include these more but I’d rather get right to it. Magic is ultimately about seeing the situation and reading the room to the best of your ability with what you have. If you top deck something great then good for your deck but it’s ultimately a crap shoot. This rant just seems like you’re hating when you start like you did. When a deck wins and does what it’s supposed to do on any other channel they get praise for how well they built the deck. Seems like when someone of color especially myself does well at this game all of a sudden it’s not about the pilot anymore and I’m somehow manipulating the game. I’m not saying you are accusing me of cheating or anything but when you take the time to write all this it feels like something else. The same way I felt when I first started going to different LGSs and the treatment I received from gatekeeping people in the community. Y’all really need to stop and take a look at yourselves sometimes. Is it really about me building a good deck and knowing how to pilot it or are you just mad about me “playing your game” cause that’s what this feels like. I’ve spoken on a lot of podcasts recently to other minorities about this issue as well. Also, if that’s how you feel why are you even here or have this much to say at all? This feels like an attack. Please clarify.

[@MisterFerv]

@@TabletopJocks Clarification: I wrote as much as I did because it was not a rant, but me trying to be VERY clear of my point to avoid it looking like an attack. It's not. I commend you on your Threat assessment and Deck building in general. What brings me here? Because you and I have similar deck building mind-sets. I admire the decks you build, and I never disagree with the plays you make. Keeping a Lifegain deck from having all the pieces of its combo on board? Blowing up an elf-maker in an elf deck? Obviously these are the right moves. I don't think anyone should be LET to win. I also have full faith that you guys have a Rule Zero conversation. Again, I suggested that maybe the guests (not already in your pod and use to your decks and playstyle) get more of a push to be aggressive. Ultimately, I'm not saying what you SHOULD do, sitting down and making Magic Content. Everything you said about what Magic is, I absolutely agree with. I'm only stating an observation of what I'm seeing happening on more and more episodes. I want to see everyone's unique Decks show-cased and pop-off when they can. Hell, I even want to see a pod finally brave enough to take on your Land Destruction Deck. I know you always bring it and are ready to pull it out. I can't speak on how you are treated in the community as a whole, or how other content creators are praised or whatever. Game Knights is an over-produced commercial for Magic. IHYD is obviously... problematic. YOU are one of the few content creators I'm still adamantly following, consuming and looking to support. I don't want to see your content be stale, nor do I want you to hold back on your guests. I'm not saying what the fix is here. I'm just pointing out observations.

[@brettdawson7236]

Joe has one of my favorite laughs ever

[@TabletopJocks]

🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🥳🥳🥳

[@TabletopJocks]

Ayyyyy 🫶🏾🙌🏾🥳

[@TabletopJocks]

Gang gang gang gang 😈😈😈

[@drunklog1crecords144]

First rule of fight club

[@ajaydassani9931]

Sylvan library vs black market connections

[@GOOMBAHx]

Is Ashlen playing sylvan library wrong or have I’ve been playing it wrong this whole time?

[@DocB_83]

I see Lua, I see commander, I watch. Simple

[@blakefarber3718]

Good to see my girl Ayli getting some screentime.

[@kylemcc5887]

the last card in the back of ashleens hand before she got smacked for 24 totally looks like a settle the wreckage

[@kylemcc5887]

am i hallucinating

[@crull001]

Question Mr. Neto and Company. How do you film your Top down Shot with all the 4 playmats?

[@jasonballantyne3021]

We’ve got a Panasonic GH5 w the Panasonic Leica 12-35mm f2.8 lens up top. 9/10 times we find a beam or something to clamp it to. For this episode we had boom it in with a stand and an extra C arm. Really leaned on the dual in-camera/ in-lens stabilization. Also, we shoot it a little wider than we need in case we need to stabilize the image in post more.

[@crull001]

@@jasonballantyne3021 with a boom arm you have it behind the two cameras on the side of the table filming the two sides?

[@phoebesnow7142]

OMG We have sound quality :) Yyyyaayyyy

[@craigjewell4720]

Lurking Predators. My favourite green card. I've got convince myself to not put it into every deck I can.

[@TabletopJocks]

It’s an amazing card! Love to see it come out early in a creature deck! 🥳

[@craigjewell4720]

@@TabletopJocks Apart from ramp, it was once my second spell cast in my Miirym deck, Miirym being the first.... Dis-gus-ting

[@MonkeyGone2Heaven650]

Rin and Seri is life!

[@jamespetrusaitis2321]

curious does Ivory mask prevent the tree from being able to drop your life points?