First FNM went at moderate success, coming out at 3-1. Brief overview of games below, for those interested, and some comments
Round 1 vs. Red Aggro (Sligh) 0 -2
Using lots of one drops paired with removal, it managed to outpace me both times. Unfortunately my draws weren't ideal, and versing the aggro deck left no time for me to draw into what I needed. Both rounds played out the same.
Round 2 vs. G/W Heroic 2-0
Both matches played out similar, the opponents deck did not appear to go off. Obzedat and Ephara provided card advantage, with Devour Flesh and Soul Tithe controlling the limited amount of creatures.
Round 3 vs R/b Devotion - 2-1
Match 1 - Both decks started well, maintaining efficient land drops. Was able to slow down the tempo of opposing deck, to draw into late game wincons, however was land flooded. Opponent drew into solutions then took the first match.
Match 2 - Started the same, using Soul Tithe and Devour Flesh to slow opponents damage, then brought out Ghost Daddy and Ephara. Soul Ransom added to the card advantage, and forced removal to be used on his own creatures, to which were devoured in response. Match 2 to me.
Match 3 - Started off with an average hand, and didn't draw into what I needed. Utilizing creatures for early blocking in an attempt to draw into solutions. Shortly was mana screwed and top decking, with remaining soul tithes slowing down opponents tempo. After dealing with threats, he was top decking. I was able to drop down ghost daddy, ephara and whip, allowing me to stabilizing at 1 health (opponent was at 28 or so from Devour Fleshs). Then chained into several large Sphinx's Revelations, and was able to turn the game around.
Round 4. vs U/B Control 2-0
Match 1 - Ghost Daddy took the first game promptly, landing on turn 5 with a strionic already out. The combination quickly wittled him down.
Match 2 - Detention Spheres clearing his planeswalkers and ratchet bomb, all the while activating Ephara. Obzedat and whip proceeded to finish the job.
FINAL COMMENTS: I changed the mainboard prior to FNM, and am happy with the results. The addition of one more Obzedat, Ghost Council (at the cost of removing a Deputy of Acquittals) ensures he was hitting my hand consistently, and in all instances swayed the course of the game. Additionally, I sideboarded 2x Soul Ransom and a Devour Flesh to add in 3x Detention Spheres. These allowed for more consistent game ones, and adding in Soul Ransom based on the deck I am versing.
Star Players were 100% Obzedat, Ghost Council, Soul Tithe and Strionic Resonator.
