John Friggin’ Rizzo is up for the Invitational, alongside a bevy of fine writers and storytellers. Of course, we all know there’s only one JFR… and today’s article is good for what ails ya. Expert tales of Magic and mayhem, some Standard and Extended offerings, and a genuine attempt to crack Vintage wide open! Is there nothing that this man cannot do?
John Friggin Rizzo, the innovator behind the popular Extended Friggorid deck, returns with an article packed with his usual wit and wisdom. Today he shares some intriguing Standard and Block Constructed technology, and suggests that all theory articles may be pointless. Do you agree? And has Rizzo broke the format once more? Read on to find out!
He’s been away for a while, but Mr Rizzo is back with a bang! Today’s dose of Rizzo Genius takes us through his long hard haul towards this year’s Regionals, with update after update to his popular Nearly Mono-Black in Standard deck. Expect no maindeck Black cards by the end of the article. He also recounts something rather frightening… I’ll let the great man tell that tale in his own irreverent fashion.
Extended innovator and grammar assassin John F. Rizzo attempted to smash the system with an exciting deck that was, perhaps, the oddest metagame choice for quite some time. Today’s Feature Article takes a Rizzoesque look at the conception, creation, and performance of the deck at a local PTQ. All this, plus the usual Rizzo humor and irreverence.
He’s been quiet for a while now, but it’s impossible to keep a good man down! John F Rizzo, after a brief work-enduced hiatus, returns to StarCityGames.com with a glorious attempt to break Extended in half. This article contains twelve budding Extended decklists… surely there’ll be something for even the most discerning of deckbuilding palates.
John tells the epic tale of his preparation and performance at his local Champs tournament. As usual, he worked hard… and as usual, his story is full of highs and lows, all chronicled in the expected acerbic Rizzo style. If you’ve not read Rizzo before, this is the perfect time to try. If you’re already a fan… enjoy!
After a brief work-induced hiatus, John Friggin’ Rizzo returns with a thirty-four page bang! Strategy, deck tips, tournament reports, fresh Time Spiral ideas… all from the twisted mind of the creator of Friggorid himself. As usual, John pulls no punches – his articles are all prefaced with a “Buyer Beware.” Enjoy!
The legend that is John F. Rizzo recently covered the U.S. Nationals 2006… and you knew he’d have an article dedicated to his experiences there! An epic read of mammoth proportions, packed with John’s signature style. Learn just what goes on behind-the-scenes of a major tournament… and learn the truth about Kelly Digges. As per with JFR, this is not for the timid reader…
John Friggin’ Rizzo takes his Nearly Mono Black in Standard deck and throws it at a number of tournament fields. While sporting some fine results, it didn’t quite take him all the way to the top. However, there are gems to be found here, with various Nationals tournaments fast approaching. Will Yukora make a splash on the World stage soon? Only time will tell…
The incomparable JFR opens his mind once more, and shares his insanity with the fair readers of StarCityGames.com! His article brings the updated lists for Nearly Mono-Black in Standard, a deck with which John has powered to a number of low-profile finishes… He also has some advice for those looking to better their game, and the tale of a Magic dream so bizarre it’ll have you bursting at the seams…
Last weekend, JFR and Berto headed out to their local Limited Champs tournament, looking to place in the Top 8 and pick up a foil Voidslime. So, how did they do? Re-read the article title, and I’m sure you’ll find the answer to that particular conundrum. Rizzo rants and rails as only he can, bringing us an entertaining report full of wit and Rizzo wisdom. He even dons his Reporter’s Hat and covers the Top 8 highlights…
Reality has a funny way of slapping your face when you least expect it. Today, JFR shares some of the more recent developments in the rollercoaster of life. He also presents some interesting decks, spanning Legacy to Standard to Limited and beyond… The usual cast are here, as are the jokes and the jibes and the angry rants. Mr Rizzo is an acquired taste… and if you’ve not acqured it yet, you don’t know what you’re missing!
Limited has been viewed as the more skill-intensive format of Magic for a number of years… JFR, however, disagrees. Be warned: John is at his cranky best. According to the man himself, Limited is, as they say, Teh Suck. This monstrous, light-hearted, vitriolic rant is sure to fire up the forums, with fans of the forty-card format facng down stalwarts of sixty-card spell-slinging. So, where do your devotions lie? With Constructed, or with Limited? Cast your votes now!
Mr. Rizzo rounds out the week with, predictably, his run-down of the Five-Mana Powerhouses in Magic. The number one… will it be Meloku? Will it be Morphling? Will it be Psychatog with a Wild Mongrel stapled to it? Only John has the answer!
John Friggin’ Rizzo took his Black/Green aggro-discard deck, sporting inexplicable Breeding Pools, to his Regional championships. The inventor of Friggorid had a merry old time, signing Ichorids galore and administering hardcore beats. He overcame a few personal barriers, including one that involved urinal abuse, and finished far higher than expected. A fabulous report, full of the fun that only Rizzo can command…
