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AuthorJeroen Remie

Jeroen is a long-time Dutch pro who has numerous Pro Tour Top 8 finishes, including a win with his team at Pro Tour: Seattle 2004.

Almost All The Marbles – A Nationals Report *T8*

Jeroen has an enviable record at Dutch Nationals. However, this year saw a strong field in attendance, and an eventual Top 8 to die for. Mr Remie, on the back of a self-confessed poor year, turned up with a deck chosen on little more than a promise… and rocked the house. His report is full of interesting match data and deck strategy… and it’s only a click away!

Thirty Questions Answered

After a barren spell in which your questions were thin on the ground, Jeroen now finds himself struggling to keep up. Today, he tackles thirty questions posed by a single reader! All manner of Magical topics are discussed, from Ravnica Block, to Coldsnap draft, to Time Spiral and beyond. As usual, send your queries to [email protected]… he may be swamped with inquiries, but he’s eager for more.

The Intricacies of Improvement, and Dissecting the Counterbalance Deck

Last week, facing down a lack of questions, Jeroen sent out a cry for help. It seems that people responded kindly, and Jeroen’s inbox is bursting at the seams once more! This week, Jeroen looks at how a player can improve from adequate to exceptional, and gives a nod to the Japanese deckbuilding masters with a fan’s-eye look at the Conterbalance deck thet destroyed the field at Japanese Nationals.

Jeroen’s Hall of Fame

Jeroen turns his attention to the Hall of Fame, explaininghis five picks for this year’s ballot. He supplies the reasoning behind each choice, and shares some amusing anecdotes concerning the players in question. As usual, he answers reader-submitted queries, and sends out a plea for more! You can ask your question by sending an email to [email protected].

Remie’s Return: The Art of the Manabase

After a month-long break in which he toured America, Jeroen is back with a bang! He picks up where he left off, answering reader’s questions and queries. Today’s article covers the art of the Limited manabase. How many lands? How many accelerants? When and where is it appropriate to splash? He also lifts the lid on the pro player mindset, revealing the depth of their involvement with Wizards and official decisions… Jeroen, it’s good to have you back!

The Remie Rundown: On Coldsnap – Pulling No Punches

For the past week, Jeroen has been analysing the runners and riders of Coldsnap. Each card has been weighted for both Constructed and Limited play. In today’s wrap-up article, Mr Remie shares his opinions on the set as a whole… and believe me, he pulls no punches. A forthright and passionate article, and one that’s sure to fire up the forums.

The Remie Rundown: Coldsnap Green, Gold, Artifacts, and Lands

Jeoren rounds out his comprehensive Coldsnap rundown with a look at the Green, Gold, Artifact, and Land cards. We all know that Ohran Viper is one of the best cards in the set… but does it take the top spot? If not, what does? As usual, Jeroen evaluates the cards with one eye on Constructed and the other on Limited. Tomorrow, he brings us a wrap-up article full of strong opinions… be sure to tune in!

The Remie Rundown: Coldsnap Black and Red

Jeroen continues his look at the cards of Coldsnap, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of Red and Black. He takes the standout offerings from across the set and rates them for both Constructed and Limited play. Share the views of one of the most respected pros in the game today… available with a simple mouse-click!

The Remie Rundown: Coldsnap Blue and White

With Coldsnap finally here, seeing play at the highest level of the game, Jeroen Remie brings us his detailed rundown of the hits and misses from the New Set On The Block. Today he examines the White and Blue cards, rating each for both Limited and Constructed play. He tackles the other cards later this week, and concludes with an article packed with fresh ideas and forthright opinions. Get the complete Coldsnap rundown, from one of the most respected Pros in the game!

Eliminating Mistakes, and RGD Draft Examined

In his last weekly article before his month-long vacation, Jeroen tackles a number of reader-posed questions on Magic, the Pro Tour, and life in general. Today sees him share some tips on eliminating mistakes, alongside a discussion on color preference in RGD Draft. When facing a first pack jammed with solid cards, is it better to grab the card you enjoy the most?

Conquering the Clock on MTGO, and More Pro Tour Tales

Jeroen returns with another bevy of reader-posed questions. Today he ponders the vagaries of Magic Online, revealing some handy hints for those who have trouble managing their play clock. He gives his opinion on the Standard metagame for the approaching Nationals tournaments, and shares his views on the much-maligned MTGO Shuffler. All this, plus the usual fun facts from behind the Pro Tour scenes!

Feeling the Pressure and Winning Anyway

Jeroen answers reader-posed questions on a variety of Magic-related topics. He offers tips to the Magic Online newbie, advice on how to cope with the stresses of top-level play, and views on some of the politics behind conceding. He also waxes lyrical on the vagaries of the Grand Prix bye system, and again holds court on the soccer World Cup!

Early Game Analysis, and the Best Deck in Block

This week, Jeroen answers a range of questions on both Limited and Constructed formats. He offers us the best deck in Ravnica Block Constructed, and assists out Limited thinking by running through a scenario involving an early Gigadrowse. Plus, he shares his views on draft articles, and has some advice for France in the soccer World Cup!

The Math of Magic, and Moving Decks Between Formats

Today, Jeroen answers a number of Magic related questions from readers and fans. He presents a handy mathematical crib-sheet outlining some probabilities of drawing cards at a certain stage of the game, and presents his ideas on moving a deck between formats. Plus, he answers the age-old question… just how do you pronounce his name?

Perfecting Your Picks

Jeroen returns for his usual Wednesday column, answering questions from tournament players and casual spellslingers across the globe. Today sees the Dutchman tackle the subject of Draft picks. What are the cards you should be seeing in picks five through eight? How do you maximize your splash mana? And which pro player has the worst taste in music? All this, and more, available with a simple click of the mouse…