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…
Monday was the one-drop, Tuesday was the two-drop… can you guess what Wednesday brings? Another fine list of creature madness from the inestimable JFR.
Today, we continue our journey into nothingness with the two mana creatures, which are, of course, the second-worst cards in Magic when you first start playing, and just about the shizzou when you finally get tired of dying with that just-one-more-mana 7/7 in your hand.
This week, instead of trying to break things wide open, which I am, quite frankly, unable to do all by myself, ever, I figured I’d go and piss many of you off, which I am, quite franklier, willing and able to do. Not that I intend to anger or rile or antagonize… it’s just that when you offer a list of the top ten of anything, you’re liable to need witness protection.
The Mighty JFR takes his Nearly Mono Black in Standard deck apart, and rebuilds it from the ground up. This, he feels, will be his chosen deck for Regionals. Is it a contender? Will it propel him to the Top 8? After the unquestionable success of Friggorid in Extended, it’s difficult to write it off completely… Maybe this deck will be the one that yields results.
The incomparable JFR took his latest baby – Nearly Mono Black in Standard – to a Team PTQ, in an attempt to qualify for Charleston. The deck performed well… but not in the way you’d expect. A report full of wit, invention, and the odd play-tip thrown in for good measure. Did Rizzo and pals take home the bacon? Can Nearly Mono Black make a splash at the approaching Regionals tournaments? The answers lie within…
JFR, the man who broke Extended, is on a quest. A quest to find the strongest deck in Standard, in an attempt to break that format too. Today he brings us a number of Standard decks from the ol’ Rizzonoggin, one of which looks very promising indeed. Nearly Mono Black in Standard? Does it have the power to Rock the Kasbah? Either way, this is a fine piece of Rizzo regalia that heralds the coming of Regionals.
In a few weeks, Rizzo turns 37. As a popular elder statesman of our wonderful game, it’s only right and proper that we should sup deep from the well of his knowledge. So, what’s this article about? Let’s see… it touches on the future of Magic… I think. He shares his thoughs on Dissension… somewhere. And there’s a decklist… almost. Classic JFR: Rizzo being Rizzo, as only Rizzo can…
As a bonus installment for our Premium members, JFR tells of his aborted attempt to take his 2HG Champs Tournament by storm with Berto by his side. While it may not contain top tech or play tips, the information in this article is something that no one should be without. Just don’t forget your glasses…
The Limited Two-Headed Giant Champs are just around the corner, and what better way to examine this new and exciting format than by reading John F. Rizzo, the current destroyer of metagames the world over. Even though Ichorid is unavailable, good ol’ JFR has broken the format once again… don’t miss out on his wit and wisdom!
The mighty Rizzmeister shares his views on the current Invitational debate, teaches the kids How To Play Magic, dissects the current Standard metagame post-Honolulu, and thoroughly breaks Ravnica-Guildpact Draft with a deck that includes just six creatures. All this, and more, from the twisted mind of JFR.
The Magic Wuv Muffin returns with decklists and observations on the upcoming Invitational 2006. Not content with flagrant graveyard abuse in Extended (and Legacy, and Vintage, and probably Ravnica/Guildpact Sealed Deck), the esteemed creator of Friggorid throws a spanner into the Classic Online Vanguard format. An article that is, as usual, typically JFR.
John F. Rizzo, at his ridiculous best.
Dwelling on the professed shortcomings of the game is one of the most beloved indoor spectator sports, and one in which I often played the supporting role of Joiner Adept. You may offer a laundry list, but I’ll ignore them and get cozy with Snuggle Bear since he’s so damn cute and makes everything clean and soft, like a fresh blanket of snow that lets you skip work or school and play with those silly cards all day.
I’d like to say that I have put in the requisite effort to familiarize myself with Guildpact and its effect on the Limited environment. I’d also like to say I’m a secret agent who rules a kingdom of hot chyx in my spare time. I’d like to say I got a new car, broadband, ten free cases of Ravnica, and went and solved that “world peace” thing.
Rizzo finishes his daily stint in fine style, railing at the world and all who’ll listen. Of course, he’s trying not to be egotistical… but he’s being worse.
