The Kitchen Table #141: Coldsnap Decks
As last week’s article stated, this week I am going to be taking a look at several decks built around Coldsnap cards. Some of these decks are pretty basic, and some are more interesting…
The Kitchen Table #140: Coldsnap and Five
Abe brings us a rundown of the Five Color hits and misses from the Coldsnap set. Is the Ohran Viper as good in the casual game as it is in the tournament formats? Are the pitch cards worth picking up? Abe reveals all…
The Kitchen Table #139: Real Multiplayer Essentials
Recently there’s been a spate of writers on various sites that have tried to explain some basic staple cards for everybody to collect. The problem with this is simple. I don’t think some of these guys have ever seriously played Casual Magic.
You want to know how I know? It’s simple…
The Kitchen Table #138: Peasant Magic Update
In addition to sitting on the Five Color Ruling Council, I’m also on the Peasant Magic body. I’ve been looking for an article idea for Pez for months now, and the recent explosion of conversation has given me an excellent idea to give some updated Pez decklists and discuss the format.
The Kitchen Table #137: The Deck Challenge — Results
Three weeks ago I investigated my own biases as a Magic player by reviewing previous articles I had written. I then asked people to submit decklists to me by e-mail, and I would choose the winners and display their decks in an article. This article. Are you a winner? Read on to find out!
The Kitchen Table #136: Miscellany
Today, I have several topics to explore. None are sufficient for an article of their very own, so I am combining them to create a miscellany; a nice tableau of article-ettes. Therefore, without further ado, let’s head into the bite-sized article nuggets.
The Kitchen Table #135: Dissension and Highlander
Abe looks back at the casual stalwarts of Dissension, and examines how each of the supposed powerful cards have actually performed in practice. Were the cards all they promised? And is Dissension a casual success?
The Kitchen Table #134: Build a Deck Like Abe
Today, Abe issues the First Abe Deck Challenge. Prove you can build a deck like Abe, and you’ll have your deck featured in a future column.
Well, what are you waiting for? Get cracking!
The Kitchen Table #133: Shandalar Revisited
I recently fell in love with Shandalar again. It’s always been a fond memory of mine, and I decided to reinstall and replay it. “What is Shandalar?” you may ask…
What is Shandalar? Are you kidding me? You honestly don’t know what Shandalar is? Wow.
The Kitchen Table #132: Bad Rares Redux
Abe revisists his infamous “Bad Rares Box,” and plucks out some tasty Magic nuggets with which to concoct delicious decks. Looking for an edge at your Kitchen Table? As always, Abe is here to help.
The Kitchen Table #131: Building Decks with Dissension
Abe takes inspiration from the new Dissension cards, and spills forth a number of new decks. Looking for the edge in your casual game? Abe has the answer.
The Kitchen Table #130: The Quest for the Perfect Token
In this highly entertaining article, Abe takes us through his own personal odyssey… his relentless and harrowing search for the World’s Perfect Token. If you’ve ever put a 1/1 Saproling token into play, you’ll be sympathetic to his plight…
The Kitchen Table #129: Dissension and Five
Abe investigates the Five Color format, and trawls through the runners and riders added by the Dissension cardset. Are you a lover of the ol’ 250? Then look no further…
The Kitchen Table #128: Decks from the Casual Room
Abe ventures into the Magic Online Casual Room, and comes out smelling of roses. Three new decks, all examined with his critical Casual eye… Want some fresh ideas? Look no further.
The Kitchen Table #127: Joey’s Ice Deck
Recently, Joe Johnson had an article published on this here site. Abe found the character that he describes as “Joey” to be quite interesting, especially Joey’s legendary Ice Deck. Today, Abe recreates the young boy’s super-deck. It has some 10/10s in it… and it’s the second-rarest deck in the world.