In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of ramp and synergy in deck building for Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the importance of understanding what your deck aims to achieve in the early turns, the balance between ramp and value generation, and the implications of board wipes on deck resilience. The conversation also explores the necessity of mana fixing, the evaluation of ramp in various deck archetypes, and the potential drawbacks of late-game ramp. Through case studies of specific commanders, the hosts illustrate how different strategies can benefit from or negate the need for ramp, ultimately encouraging listeners to consider their own deck-building choices.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Big Mana Ramp Stompy02:18 The Controversy of Ramp in EDH03:55 Community Engagement and Support06:22 Personal Experiences with Ramp08:25 The Importance of Ramp in Deck Building10:29 Evaluating Ramp Needs Based on Commander12:43 High Mana Curve Strategies15:11 Adjusting Ramp for Game Plans17:44 Final Thoughts on Ramp in EDH25:54 Strategic Choices in Gameplay28:13 Cheating Out Spells: Strategies and Considerations31:08 Synergy in Ramp: Finding the Right Fit35:47 Evaluating Ramp Necessity in Deck Building41:40 Board Wipes and Ramp: Risk Management42:48 Mana Fixing: The Importance of Color Access45:38 The Dilemma of Deck Building47:48 Evaluating Ramp in Decks49:39 Adjusting Land Counts51:58 Early Game Synergy vs. Ramp54:35 Conceptualizing Deck Changes58:03 Identifying Deck Archetypes01:01:02 The Importance of Mana Management01:02:42 Experimenting with Deck Strategies