AuthorDaniel Crane

Daniel Crane's first Magic deck was about 120 cards, control-heavy, and had the amazing Unstable Shapeshifter/Phyrexian Dreadnought combo. Over the next five years, most of Daniel's decks have changed only in card count. One tournament-worthy deck, a binder, and loads of casual decks keep him in the game and provide the fuel for his writing at Star City that has endured for more than three years.

Our Dearly Departed

Twenty-four characters died in the Apocalypse. As usual, Daniel brings you up to date on the storylines so you can see what’s happening… Or who WAS happening.

Where We Came From And Where We’re Going

They say that history repeats itself. This has been proven over and over again in history – but it has yet to be proven in Magic.

Looking Towards New York

The Magic community is a strong one. I hope that, as a Magic community – and more importantly, as a community of people – we can find a peaceful way to get through this.

The Phantom Of The (Phyrexian) Arena

Who’s the biggest, baddest guy around? Daniel wants to know, and he’s willing to pony up some cards to find out…

Mised Pluckings Of A Solid Weekend (With Sideways Men to Boot!)

A trip to a different store (NOT Our Beloved StarCity) yields an entirely new experience…

The Art Of Beating Control

Israel wrote his tales of how to play control… Now I’ll show you the tricks I used to beat Israel when he plays control.

What Makes Me A Happy Camper

I, like all players, have gone through the various stages of exhilaration, frustration, enjoyment, and boredom. But, currently, I’m on a Magic high.

A Tournament Report, Minus The Report

…Just what it says, folks.

Lost In The Darkness

I am deeply disturbed, but unfortunately, I am not surprised. Why do people cheat at professional Magic?

A Full Spectrum Of Goodness

I’ve had such a good time lately that I’ve decided to share with you the two best experiences that I had — one completely random and the other refreshing.

Why Can’t Wizards Make An Evil Bargain Again?

Come on, Wizards… Yawgmoth’s Bargain isn’t broken without Rector. Bring it back.

Why Wizards Should Sanction Multiplay

I believe that there are few (if any) good reasons why Standard is a sanctioned format while Multiplay isn’t.

The Real Story Behind Apocalypse

Daniel casts the bones, using flavor text to determine what Apocalypse holds for the Magic storyline.

I Didn’t Go To Win…

…and it’s a good thing, too. Daniel chronicles the Jolly Losers in the Chairless Room.

The Weakest Link

Eight creatures crashed into a stage with nine podiums. A short, aging woman with an acid glare walked down the aisle.