[X] 1 Life gain spells that provide life when a spell is played: (Minion #Q)
[X] 2 Speed and variance; you needed more ramp to keep up with his tempo, and better options in hand to take advantage of that. Or at least the ability to dig for those options in your deck.: (abyssmal_kismet, EnderofWorlds)
[X] 2 You didn't have enough removal. You need more spells that will let you get rid of problematic creatures.: (Psuedo Nym, Garahs)