Yeah, he knows. Several sample hands yields poor mana, though, too..... Other than that, yeah, he's using availables to construct. Lucky Joreal, I still suggest some proxies for a couple better cards, and a little more consistency on some sets. Just thoughts.
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Replace Treetop Bracers with Wild Defiance. It is 3 CMC, but well worth it for this deck. You are awful light on critters, too. Recommend you replace the Simic Growth Chambers with Hinterland Harbors if possible. (Mind you, I am not going deep into the "budget" side of things.)
I don't know how comfortable I would be with only the Stromkirk Nobles for 1-drops.....I suppose something's gotta give.