Worlds And Adversarial Playtesting
Brian Kibler reflects on his 2011 performance and explains the best way to get to the best deck through adversarial playtesting.
The End Of The World(s)…
This weekend marks the last Magic World Championships. As a sort of tribute, I thought I’d take the opportunity to look back at my experiences at the many World Championships I’ve played in over the years.
All I Care About Is Mana And The City That It’s From
Brian Kibler talks about one of the fundamental resources in Magic and how you can build your deck to utilize it more efficiently. Take a lesson from Paul Sligh.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Upheavals In OP
Now Available on Select! On Tuesday night, I was browsing Facebook between rounds of a Standard Daily Event I was filming on Magic Online. I was in the midst of berating Luis for something when Daily MTG revealed the latest changes to Organized Play.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Attacking The Standard Metagame
If you’d rather beat the enemy than join them, then Kibler has your back. Today, he’s examining the results of States and Grand Prix Brisbane with an eye towards trumping Tier 1!
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Viridian Emissary: The New Squadron Hawk
Brian Kibler took 11th at the SCG Open in Nashville this past weekend and was most impressed by this little 2/1. Why is this card so good right now? What changes would Kibler make to his RUG deck for this weekend?
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Standard’s First Steps And Daybreak Ranger RUG
Brian Kibler, after playtesting the new set, sees a lot of potential in a RUG deck in Standard. While people are still high on Liliana and Snapcaster, he has his sights on a different pair of rares.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – The Night Is Dark And Full Of Terrors
Brian Kibler has found a Werewolf he can finally love. Which card did he preorder ~200 copies of, and what deck would he start testing in Standard?
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Out With The Old
The biggest change to Standard is not the entrance of Innistrad, but the leaving of Zendikar block and M11. PT winner and Hall of Famer Brian Kibler talks about the impact of these format-defining blocks.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Ding! Planeswalker Points
Brian Kibler explains his stance on the new Planeswalker Points system by Wizards of the Coast, and yes, how they help Magic more than they hurt it, and why this is what Wizards wants in a ratings system.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – I Told You So
“I think you’ve earned the right to say ‘I told you so’ for at least the next three months…†– LSV Zoo at the Pro Tour? Everyone thought Brian was crazy.
Brewing Blade Breaker
“So wait — what you’re telling me is that this time your deck really does beat Caw-Blade?†Well, perhaps this 12th-place finish at Grand Prix Pittsburgh proves my point…
Camping With The Pros
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the days leading up to a Pro Tour? Well, this is your chance! Brian shows us what it’s like testing out in the woods!
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Modern And Breaking Blades
What’s it like to have every Caw-Blade player fear getting paired against you? Brian Kibler gives you a taste, as well as his opinion on the new Modern format for the Pro Tour.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Blade Breaker
Brian Kibler has a new deck, heads up! His Nationals deck was based on the G/W deck from the Japan Nationals Top 8 that few people seemed to take seriously. Check out his developments to the now R/G deck for breaking Caw-Blade.