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AuthorAnthony Alongi

Anthony Alongi has been playing Magic since 1998. He is one of the earliest thinkers and writers regarding multiplayer Magic and has written for Wizards of the Coast, the Dojo, and here at StarCityGames. He is a public servant, author, father, husband, and dog owner.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #110: We Interrupt This Empire To Bring You Many Antelopes, With Big Teeth

The results are in, and three graceful decks get prizes! AND Anthony declares war on the Netherlands!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #109: Empire, The South

In Emperor format, the emperor is not the leader. Hey look, it’s modern business management theory, alive and well at your local card shop and kitchen table!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #108: Empire, The North

The first of four looks at different aspects of Emperor-style casual play. In this first installment: An Emperor’s draft, both booster and Rochester. Plus,the Antelope draws nigh!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #107: Psychically Yours

Often, the most perfect metagame deck for your group is based around the most questionable of cards.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #106: Switching Sides With Style

Ideas for two key threshold cards, as well as twenty-four countermeasures against the Multiplayer Threat of the Set.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #105: Odyssey’s Ups And Downs

Only the very best (well, and the very mediocrest) for your perusal this week. And a graceful Break this Card is born!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #104: WWHD (What Would Homer Do)?

With the Scylla of one attractive Prerelease build and the Charybdis of another, what do you play? Or do you just go off on a rant against Mike Long?

CASUAL FRIDAYS #103: Come To Minnesota, Enjoy Casual Odyssey Cards, Bounce Inside Of Snoopy

With Grand Prix Minneapolis coming next week, some advice on sights to see, and thoughts on rumored cards.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #102: Not At All About Magic

Not much humor or game strategy to offer this week.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #101: Multiplayer Basics 101, And Odyssey Applications 201

A fresh look at some old group theory, and what cards may be rising in importance now that Threshold is rearing its ugly head. Yay ferrets!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #100!: Commemorating Fridays

Anthony finally hits his centennial! When you turn 100, will you talk this much? Will your spouse?

CASUAL FRIDAYS #99: The Five-Color Article

Five topics, five moods, one sanity-challenged author.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #98: Hall Of Fame 4.0, Fourth Floor: The Map Room And Treasury

The updated Multiplayer Card Hall of Fame finishes with its best assets: Lands and gold.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #97.5: Hall Of Fame 4.0, Third Floor: The Skylab

…and then things get awfully weird on the blue side, as Propaganda falls to #6.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #97: Hall Of Fame 4.0, Third Floor: The Forge

An Earthquake ripples through the Top 25 as the best multiplayer red cards shift and change…