Below you will find a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)!
Don’t see the answer to a question you might have had? I recommend reading the TES Mailbox series. If you have still an unanswered question after reading the TES Mailbox series, submit your question using the contact form below with the subject line “TES Mailbox” and it will be in the upcoming article or added below.
Please read the articles/links below:
09-11-2021 ANT or TES? How to tell the difference! Ad Nauseam & Tendrils are in both! | Quick Bolts on theepicstorm.com
12-21-2020 Deep Analysis EP.1: TES vs. ANT featuring Alex McKinley and Daniel D’Amato by Brian Coval on youtube.com/boshnroll
04-30-2020 Legacy Double-Dash | Bryant Cook (TES) vs. Cyrus Corman-Gill (ANT) on twitch.tv
01-02-2020 TES vs. ANT — 2020 by Bryant Cook on theepicstorm.com
08-02-2017 Storm Data Comparison by Bryant Cook on theepicstorm.com
06-27-2017 TES vs ANT – 2017 by Bryant Cook on theepicstorm.com
10-09-2015 From ANT to TES by Caleb Scherer on theepicstorm.com
09-21-2015 TES vs ANT by Bryant Cook on theepicstorm.com
Mathematical Data: TES vs ANT Percentages – A hard look at the numbers behind the decks
It takes a certain mind-set to play storm. A lot of the deck’s intricacies don’t exactly transfer over from other decks in Legacy or even other formats. That said, anyone can be taught how to play The EPIC Storm at a high level — you just have to put in the work. Most Legacy decks require a learning curve, this deck is no different, if you put in the effort – you’ll get there.
While The EPIC Storm is slightly harder to play than it’s cousin, Ad Nauseam Tendrils, the difference is negligible.
Now to answer the question at hand: We can’t answer that for you.
Do you enjoy doing broken things in other aspects of Magic: The Gathering? Then yes. If you love midrange decks and grinding value, there’s a good chance you won’t enjoy playing combo in general. Playing The EPIC Storm is for people who enjoy the rush of winning the game on turn one through countermagic or discard (see video below), the individuals who like to figure out the best probable line using math, and those who like problem solving difficult scenarios on how to best win through disruption.
Make sure to check out AJ Kerrigan’s article series “Reading the Ropes“ as it’s targeted at players learning the Storm archetype. Once you’ve ripped through that series try moving onto articles about specific match-ups. Learning the proper strategies, game plans, how to mulligan, and how each deck combats you will go a very long way. Fortunately for you, The EPIC Storm has a few series dedicated to solving match-ups:
If you’ve conquered that, we suggest that you’re likely ready for something a little more in-depth. TES Infernal Tutoring brings together the website’s team to analyze difficult scenarios and decisions. You’ll gain multiple perspectives on how to handle situations. At the end of all of this, if you’re interested in more, take a deep-dive, and browse the Resources page. It even has a filter that helps you find exactly what you’re looking for.
There’s actually a page dedicated to tutoring, check it out!
For rates based on bulk sessions, please visit the shop page.
Either the homepage or a recent article, it’s that simple. If you’re interested in trying new things and willing to test in-between iterations, the innovation of card choices really happens in the Facebook group and our Discord.
Step 1: Go to this link.
Step 2: Click ‘File’.
Step 3: Click ‘Make a copy’.
That’s it!
If this isn’t working for you, go to the homepage. There’s a series of links below the decklist. Find “Blank Template” and then click on the blue button to the right. This will prompt a .xlsx download that is editable in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
We don’t like this question, but it comes up so frequently that we feel the need to address it. You can try to get by without dual lands ([[Underground Sea]], [[Volcanic Island]], and [[Badlands]]) by using shock lands ([[Steam Vents]], [[Blood Crypt]], and [[Watery Grave]]) or fast lands ([[Spirebluff Canal]], [[Blackcleave Cliffs]], or [[Darkslick Shores]]) but both of these types of lands have drawbacks. With shock lands you gain the ability to shuffle your deck with fetchlands, but the life-loss is very tough on the deck’s primary goal of casting [[Ad Nauseam]]. Meanwhile, with fast lands, you have great mana with no life loss, but your copies of [[Ponder]] and [[Brainstorm]] are very lackluster without shuffle effects.
Try to think of things based on their net gain or loss. Here’s a sample line of play: [[Rite of Flame]], [[Rite of Flame]], [[Dark Ritual]], [[Duress]], [[Burning Wish]], and [[Empty the Warrens]]. When I view this, I see 4 + 3 = 7, – 3 = 4. It’s much quicker to do this than think – + + – – . While this is a basic example, it demonstrates my point.
Mana Generated by [[Rite of Flame]]
Cast off a single red mana source, in one turn.
Mana Generated by [[Dark Ritual]]
Cast off a single black mana source, in one turn.
These are tokens made by The EPIC Storm to help you along the way — we hope you enjoy them as much as our team does!
While we don’t have every card tested in the Card Choices page, most of the viable ones are in there. Please read this.
Yes, but occasionally is the real answer.
You can find Bryant Cook at the official The EPIC Storm page and Alex McKinley at twitch.tv/vivarus.
There aren’t any set schedules, so make sure to stay connected by following our social media channels in the navigation above.
Below you can find the tools for what Bryant uses to create videos, streams, and podcasts:
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For over ten years Bryant Cook exclusively used Powder Blue Ultra Pro sleeves. When Dragonshield released the Matte Sky Blue sleeves a switch was made as well as adopting KMC hard perfect fit sleeves for extra protection. Bryant is a huge fan of both of these products.
Note: This will cause your deck to be larger than a standard double-sleeved deck. The best deck box for those who use KMC Hard Perfect Fit Sleeves is likely a Dex Protection Box.
The third party products listed on this site are non-sponsored. We weren’t coerced or bribed to shill these products. We are doing so of our own volition. Because we are Amazon and TCG affiliates, we might over time accrue a few pennies if you shop using the links above, but that’s not why the links are there. They’re there because we like this stuff and hope you do too.
Bryant takes a lot of notes, it’s that simple. If you’re going to do this, try not to record opening hands too often (all notes are public information which means the opponent is allowed to view them — if do this after the game). You are more than welcome to record opponents’ hands when I casting [[Thoughtseize]] or [[Duress]]. Try to write notes in-game, but use abbreviations, and write quickly after passing the turn or even in between games after you’ve sideboarded. After the match, go back and write more in-depth notes on what went down.
This was actually one of the first articles written for this website — Getting your TES cards signed!
As for what Bryant Cook has left to get signed, he still needs to get a few copies of [[Verdant Catacombs]] autographed!
This awesome mini token set is printed on actual playing cards! A superior smooth 330gsm quality card-stock with a high-quality finish!
These tokens are literally half the size actual cards (44.45 × 63.5mm) and will not fit in standard size sleeves!
But you wouldn’t want them to any way — they’re double-sided and have creature tokens on the backs!
