Triple Fate Reforged draft. One of the most consistent drafts i've had, like it was just there waiting for me.
Pack One Pick One- Bloodstained Mire. Holy yes, Fetchland!! Can't remember the rare, just remember it was not very good, and the pack lacked anything first-pickable over the Fetch to make me move in any direction, so i grabbed up the Fetch and stayed open. And like a hurricane of goodness, Valorous Stance. Perfect- this thing is first-pickable, and it was a clear choice for my second pick! Then came the first Harsh Sustenance- i took the dare, stepped into , and the removal and mid-level creatures fell into my lap. Everyone fought over the Green and Red and Manifest, and i gobbled up all the Reach of Shadows, Sandblast, and Gurmag Anglers. Being able to play 3-ofs of the best removal was Awesome, and super value in evasion came in the form of 3x Sandsteppe Outcast and 3x Abzan Skycaptain.
Pack 3 i gladly passed Alesha, Who Smiles at Death for a first pick Valorous Stance to make it my second copy- i already had removal covered, but it just got better and better.
All through the draft, the removal and mid-level Flying came my way Every pack i managed to pick up a CIPT-gain-1-life dual land or 2, and all on color except for the Rugged Highlands which i ran for value, and it opened up a splash for the Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury to go with the Bloodstained Mire, when i could drop 2 lands for 2x Mountain if i felt i needed more power at the top end.
And i had a little versatility- sideboarded the 2x Douse in Gloom against aggro, and added the 4th Reach of Shadows and 1x Hooded Assassin as needed.
Games went well in my favor, i finished undefeated. We split in the finals as a favor to my opponent, who had to work the next day and it was very late.
Thanks to everyone for the great games!
