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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 #84: Tossed Salad

84 Ingredients, dressed up with Love. Possibly his longest column ever!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #83: Diary Of An Emotionally Weary Canine

Man, this site has gone to the dogs – and so has Anthony’s column! Turquoise, the Alongi family canine, details Anthony’s”Magicpalooza” week.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #82: The Further Adventures Of Super-Hippo

I would like to pre-emptively respond to all of the people who are going criticize, obliquely or directly, the new artwork in 7th Edition.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #81: Funky Animals After Twilight

First, the outcome of the Keldon Twilight”Break this Card” contest. Then, a proposed change to the Hall of Fame, for which I would appreciate reader feedback.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #80: Breaking A Slow Card In Slower Motion

March of Souls is a quickly-recognized”chaff” constructed rare in Planeshift… Or is it?

CASUAL FRIDAYS #79: Anthony’s Big Blue Sky Full Of Multiplayer Mechanics

In Los Angeles, Mark Rosewater kindly invited The Ferrett and I to chat over dinner about”what works” in multiplayer Magic. Here’s what I think.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #78: The Early Adventures Of Super-Hippo And Mirror-Man

Two decks based around veeeery scary creatures. And the last of the Great Haikunien Planeshift Analysis!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #77: The Victorious Coalition

Entries by name pros with unpronounceable names! A mono-red deck that’s a hoot and a holler! All of this AND MORE in the results of the”Break This Card” contest!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #76: Punishment And Haiku

…And to make up for our brief glitch last Friday, here’s TWO Alongi columns for you! Wanna hear about the multiplayer invitational?

CASUAL FRIDAYS #75: A Writer’s Contract With The Reader

Since I am about to undertake a massive amount of Magic-related writing (PT: LA reports, Multiplayer Invitational musings, Planeshift haiku, etc.), I feel perfectly comfortable using this week’s Casual Fridays to talk about something beyond the game itself. I hope both casual and professional players interested in Magic writing will take a bit of time…

Let Poor Rudolph Join In This Goblin Game!

Tap two actuaries from Anthony’s Magic group: Explain the beauty and strategies of this unconventional card in duel and multiplayer.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #74: Looking For The “Team” In Planeshift

How will you analyze what Planeshift cards would have the most impact in a multiplayer game? Before you indulge in spoilers and Prereleases, here’s a primer on what to look for.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #73: Catching Up With The Group

A few recent developments in multiplayer deck design that you might have fun with as well.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #72: A WHEEL AND A PRAYER

Learn the wheel! See Anthony turn sealed chaff into sealed, um, mediocrity! And then hear about a legendary fight breaking out between some bees and a vortex.

CASUAL FRIDAYS #71: Cape Fear

In a tasty morsel for rookie players, Anthony tracks some early games of a newly spawned playgroup in his hometown. PLUS, see Anthony get ditched by a girl back in high school!