UW Tempo vs Pattern Rector || North 100 Showdown

It's the North 100 Showdown! Serge and Wheeler are showcasing some of their favourite Canadian Highlander decks in a 1v1 showdown.
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[@PleasantKenobi]

I love these people, I love this format. This might be the only gameplay series I begin to religiously watch.

[@gkiyo]

Ah man I've been excited for this ever since it was announced, glad it's finally here! This should be a great matchup too.

[@ZhangHe2369]

Finally get to see sandy played by wheeler. Probably one of my favorite decks ever.

[@Pyrodactyl]

i live vicariously through Serge and Wheeler playing Canlander :D

[@jussikivela1914]

This is so great. I just love the mix of seriousness, gentleman rivalry and love for the game. Loving this.

[@rileykeith5980]

My favorite deck that Ben has played is Sorensen Tempo, and Serge on any configuration of lands is so much fun to watch! Btw if y'all are considering throwing in some guest stars, I'd love to see Ben Ulmer stomp y'all with RDW or Blue moon!

[@Nathar45]

I love the format, but even more I love how you too play it, openly discussing the lines and what you're trying to do. It's very fun and stimulating to follow.

[@BeardedNarwhal]

Going back and catching up on these. Not getting a, "Thanks for having me, Serge, it's great to be here," sent chills down my spine.

[@samkeefer4747]

To answer Serge's question at the end, I would love to see a match-up between two blue midrange decks like jeskai and bug and the two of you going through the benefits of the other colors in that match-up and against the meta at large. Also some insights on how blue midrange is changing relative to back in the lightning angel era would be sweet.

[@thebreckify]

Excellent showmanship guys. I love that this is a showcase of the decks, where we get to see the thought processes, and discussions of lines not taken. Could I put in a request to see one of Wheeler's medium red decks some time in the series.

[@MrDiscountNinja]

OOOH! BIG HYPE! I've missed some North 100 that isn't set reviews. I love those too, but, boy howdy, I want more Canlander please.

[@samwalter940]

Great games guys! Love the alternate line discussion and am so hyped for this!

[@thesoundofwhitenoise2122]

I'm surprised Wheeler isn't wearing the Beej Phases shirt, to counter Serge wearing the regular phases shirt.

[@swenerickson1704]

This is perfect. More of all of this forever plz

[@keladrygoodell]

Love this being a series! Reminds me of the grand ol' days of the seasonal Highlander tournaments that were on FNPF, but I love that in this format there's much more focus on clarity and engaging highlander play because there isn't the rush of being live during a late time slot, and of course it keeps FNPF slots open, when Highlander isn't everyone's cup of tea and dedicating at least one week/month to those tournaments could be a lot for those who wanted to see more different kinds of magic played.

[@cadenswanson870]

Awesome new series! I’ve been very hyped for it since it was announced. Always Love the chemistry you two have, but would be interested in seeing the old hosts of n100 as guests (Liam, jer, alex) if they aren’t too busy. Thank you for making more content about this awesome format, and being all around great people :)

[@timothyhartel3480]

Such a great program, makes me want to get my friends into this format. Thanks y’all

[@lelandbatey]

I played medium red back when you could fit mox, ring, and mana crypt all in as your points and the deck could use the special Canlander mulligan (before we moved to the current mulligan). Now that the points are different and the mulligan is changed, I'd love to see a 2022 version of the deck.

[@Jedicake]

Canlander is the best most fun MTG in existence

[@EternalRoxas]

Hello Algorithm, it's great to be here (and this show SLAPS)

[@lordmeep5803]

Love it!! So good, well played each of you

[@KatNBows]

Love the games! So happy for the new series

[@tsyko9736]

Excited for this, but notably I wish you would update lifetotals more accurately. Maybe something in post production that needs work? Just some constructive criticism.

[@TheVaultDescendant]

This looks super hype!

[@jamieanderson3690]

More canlander content! Definitely excited to see more.

[@Magos_Biologis_Tyranus]

Yes. I need this. THIS IS AMAZING.

[@mikelrocks13]

I just realized this might be the first game I have seen with wheeler and serge where they are on the sides of the table they are in this video. I feel like normally it is reversed.

[@cronchable]

YES loving this. Please more!

[@Aperama]

I do wonder if Ben was maybe supposed to sac the Finks to Tower in response to Brazen Borrower in G2? Close decision without knowing his hand though.

[@robertbrummett2591]

Does this mean the pod will be back to some what regular schedule??

[@velraith]

The only thing bad about this vid is that there is not more for me to watch lol. I love can lander content. If only I could get my peeps into it.

[@BenjaminKlahn]

Hey guys, I'm super confused... this isn't a set review? 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@TheMaestroso]

Good content, love this

[@Wyvernstone]

As a big fan of Golgari, I'd love to see Black Mold go up against The Rock.

[@TheShadowarcher5000]

Love this!

[@quintencrook6068]

Now if we could get an Izzet deck that isn't blue moon...

[@mostlikelymaybe]

I'm going to watch this video

[@Jaxomh]

I’d like to see Medium Red at some point.

[@germanyjones2700]

Jeez that saffi Eric’s daughter is real kewl! Just who the heck is Eric?

[@timeskip0300]

My vote is for five color eggs next

[@Hawkstar5088]

I would like canlander content in my veins please. Though my one thing is the North 100 gray looks great in the logo, but it being the primary overlay color is super off-putting to me. It makes text harder to read and almost makes the game seem squished in a way that the usual "LRR Blue" doesn't

[@DanielSolis]

All the "x2 Speed" watchers being called out.

[@mewr11]

I'm so hyped for this series

[@dannewhall5256]

I can't stress enough how much I am going to enjoy watching these! I love canlander paper friday nights, and these will fill in that void of watching paper magic. Also just enjoy seeing a variety of different decks.

[@ladsworld]

hearing serge and wheeler talk through their plays and their thought process is fascinating, loving this show so far

[@ShDragon1]

This is fascinating to watch. I wonder if, since these are meant as pretty much "exhibition matches", taking it to a best of 5 instead of 3 would be a thing to do just by default (or at least removing treating it as a standard best-of-3 match). The goal isn't to see who wins, but to show off the decks.

[@TruBoreDOM]

Hell yes North 100 showdown I always love the prerecorded content you wonderful people do.

[@LtSMASH324]

I'm surprised they didn't go with snowdown

[@DefinitelyNotReal627]

I remember Alex on I believe a North 100 was the first person to put in plain English how tempo and midrange feel to play, like you’re dying right up until your opponent is actually dead. Aggro either I can sprint you down or I can’t and if you start to stabilize either I have the reach or I don’t, all of which is usually pretty clear to the aggro player. On control once I get out in front of it, maybe one or two 2-for-1s provided I’m not on death’s door I’m pretty much in the clear. Baring a colossal fuck on my part or a major outplay by my opponent it’s just a mopping up exercise. For midrange though, my margins are so slim on both sides It’s a major struggle to ever get clear and take over the game or impose my plan on my opponent. Having potential game against everyone opens the door for everyone to have game against me right up till the end.

[@ExtrudedClown]

I am 100% going to be showing these to people, I'm aiming to start a canlander scene at my uni and this feels like an easy in to the format in tandem with some proxied decks

[@philavoie]

I miss the random Paul's comment in the background. Great series, nicely edited, best players. Serge and Wheeler are national treasure.

[@TheGamblingisgood]

Omg actual sandy b

[@colinjones5379]

This show is appointment viewing

[@undying3132]

Although KZbin have the 2x speed button, I don't recommend using it. It will halve the watch time of the video, which is not good in the eyes of YT algorithm. Using the 0.5x speed will DOUBLE the watch time, however.

[@adambillen5164]

I’m concussed so avoid video, happy to say I’ve watched serge and wheeler play so much canlander I followed along with the entire episode without video… descriptive commentary + the slow hum of grunts, tongue clicks, card flicks, har-umphs, and laughs tells me all I need to know about the match

[@SlainBlackguard]

The discussion on different lines is great!

[@dumpsterfire9345]

so much HYPE!

[@Houseboy23]

When serge cast Council's Judgement on Reveillark shouldn't Wheeler been able to use the "leaves play" trigger to recur something from his yard?

[@moxavenger]

Yes, should have gotten Kitchen Finks back to the battlefield.

[@OriginalMrBibz]

@@moxavenger Finks has 3 power, it's not a legal target for Reveillark

[@moxavenger]

@@OriginalMrBibz Reading the card,...... that explained the card.

[@Riderbooker]

Need me some more of these Mortal Kombat-ass VS screen poses for these thumbnails.

[@Chatty_Protagonist]

Immediately enjoying this. Also, "KZbin has a 2x speed is a devastating roast.

[@shatteredseraphine]

I started playing magic in Khans block. Fauna Shaman was... well, not quite hot off the press, but recent enough to where a friend at school had one and played it. I can confirm my first reaction to seeing Survival in some cube video was "hey, it's Fauna Shaman but not a creature!" Good times.

[@shatteredseraphine]

39:59

[@NotGene624]

This is exactly the kind of series I've wanted since I first heard about Canadian Highlander from LRR. Thank you for making it! I can't wait for more

[@PrestonDLuffy]

This is exactly what I needed to brainwash drug, er I mean get my friends into Canlander

[@jadedtrekkie]

Oh my god it's happening EVERYONE STAY CALM

[@person3176]

Never stop doing these!

[@notsm]

This was a really chill watch. I'd love to see more of it.

[@impishrunt]

Massive appreciation for this series! You guys are the best.

[@noxthebarbarian]

more like uwu tempo amirite gamers

[@corydharma]

This was great, just decided to look up Canadian Highlander today, and this looks pretty fun to build for

[@ChargeAh]

Some serious gentlemen's Magic going down here, good show lads

[@caw555]

Hell yeah, been looking forward to this

[@ricato2]

Finally! I've been so hype for this

[@siltyroach1584]

I was starting to think about re watching the vod for "episode 0". Thanks so much for this guys this is so nice

[@2424Lars]

The only downside is that we don't get an episode everyday! This is the type of magic content that I crave, thank you so much for creating this new series!

[@IRFine]

“Take your time, KZbin has a 2x speed button” Lmaooooooo

[@jamestrevelyan1268]

This is exactly what I’ve been wanting for years! Super hyped.

[@mattshimizu7034]

Its here! This is the MTG content I need in my life

[@robaphone251]

Loved this episode and I'm super hyped for the series! Will probably be watching each episode multiple time. My one recommendation would be to align the dagger (knife/sword thing) in the N100 logo with the split in the cameras during the in-between games overlay. I'm by no means a graphic design expert though so I defer to the magicians at LRR but seems like it would work.

[@jdcommander7026]

SOOOOOOOOOOOO thankful to get more CHL action. I miss Jeremy putting in games, too, as we have even less content. Every time LRR does CHL, I always get sad when they hit the last game and call time. Thankful to get a bit more to watch (although I'd stick around if you jammed like 5-7 games vice 2-3). Cant wait for next week. Would love to see Ben's take on an updated Jeskai Control deck, too.

[@Totma]

it's every other week

[@wormspeaker]

I love watching Canlander.

[@jmcalcy69]

I would love to see a UB, or BUG (Springleaf Avenger my love) Ninja Tempo deck. Maybe a matchup of Eggs from Wheeler, and D&T from Serge (or whatever Serge deems can best silver bullet Eggs). Wheeler in his environment, Serge gunning him down. It'd be fun to see.

[@omenofthephoenix]

I know this is old, but I've been enjoying the North 100 Showdown and going back to watch older ones. Game 2: I feel like saccing the Finks to Phyrexian Tower, in response to the Petty Theft was a reasonable line? Counters the spell, so no 3/1 flyer, and you still get the Finks back. Obviously I don't know all the cards in hand/deck so can't be sure what Wheeler was going for.

[@TheJohtaja]

Tundra, Mox Pearl, Mana Drain... Should have an "estimated value" overlay with the card reader. Would greatly facilitate showing my wife how inexpensive *my* Magic splurging actually is!

[@stephan5574]

Very nice, thanks for the game. One minor thing that for me came across wrong, the revellark could not bring back the Kitchen Finks, not because the Revellark was exiled, but because the Finks has 3 power. In that moment and during the discussion in the context of that interaction they highlight the importance of Exile spells, but the revellark has a leave play clause, so it does trigger but can't return anything.

[@erfunk]

I'd love to see Black Mold, or recommendations on decks that might appeal to a Black Mold player. ;) But in general, novel matchups/gameplay and a diversity of decks is what I'd want to see most.

[@maywecomein]

Roll a dRoll to see who wins the d roll.

[@nloloew]

As always the canlander content is super fun to watch! The only criticism I have is that the benefits of the content being produced for youtube rather than twitch could be leveraged more, as this almost feels like a VOD of one of the canlander streams. If there are multiple relevant cards being discussed, you can show multiple cards at once. If an ability is being activated, you can bring up that card image for a shorter period of time than would be ideal in a stream because viewers can pause the video if they don't know what the card does, and if they don't need to read it, the video can continue at its normal pace. Like I said, it was great to watch, but just a few extra things like this can help you make the most of this content format

[@strawhat274]

Great video Great people If the players are down maybe just make it best of 5, because highlander has alot of variance More magic is more better, especially CanLander

[@vagrantvienna]

Love that you used the North 100 title music 👍

[@poikl73]

so excited for more regular canadian highlander content!!

[@MaxMckayful]

One thing to note game 1 - Esper Sentinel versus the creature deck was rather weak. Not wholly weak, but was a dead card until it didn't matter against a good draw from the opponent.

[@jgmweston]

People are clamoring for this show, in the streets shaking cars, going 'SHOW DOWN SHOW DOWN'

[@dylanthomas2393]

Always happy for more CanLander content!

[@ianm5448]

When Ben said "KZbin has a 2x Speed option" hahahaha, the man looked through my screen and backhanded my soul!

[@vidhursimay1970]

What the people have wanted

[@DHAnsgar]

I kept glancing at the window Wheeler is in, and between his black shirt and red hat whose name I forget how to spell, I keep thinking its the art for Yawgmoth's card.

[@rodrigoavila4133]

i already enjoy the series. i'm glad we're getting some regular canadian highlander. is it too early to ask for a powerful budget deck?

[@timeskip0300]

3:52 yes KZbin does thankfully have a 2x speed, helps me power through those long 3 hr streams y'all do. 😂

[@patrickbentley7832]

Is there any chance in the future you'd take the same deck but use different point spreads or similar differences just to show off different aspects of the same general game plan for a deck?

[@joshpmatthews]

Yes! More LRRMTG content to get behind, today is a great day.

[@Liz-Istrata]

An interesting idea if you're doing more like prerecorded and tightly edited magic content, perhaps you like put a gentle sound effect in when life totals change