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AuthorMichael Jacob

Michael Jacob is a former U.S. National Champion. He has four Grand Prix Top 8s to his name, a Team Worlds title, and made it to the Top 4 of Pro Tour Amsterdam. Using his Magic Online screenname of DarkestMage, Michael is at the forefront of Magic Online streaming.

Jacob’s Ladder – Goodbye Cobra, Hello Liliana

Michael Jacob embarks on a journey to get over his relationship with Lotus Cobra, the love of his past Standard. But new Standard means we have to break old bonds and form new ones… and it looks like Liliana is ready to party.

Jacob’s Ladder – Splinter Twin RUG

In a world where creature decks are completely outclassed by combo and control, sometimes it’s right to just take all the best elements and combine them. The RUG Master brings you his latest in RUG technology for dominating Louisville.

Jacob’s Ladder – Splinter Twin RUG

In a world where creature decks are completely outclassed by combo and control, sometimes it’s right to just take all the best elements and combine them. The RUG Master brings you his latest in RUG technology for dominating Louisville.

Jacob’s Ladder – GP Dallas Report *7th*

Thursday, April 21 – Michael Jacob may not have played Magic since Pro Tour Paris, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pick up a deck on any given Saturday and Day 2, I mean, Top 8 a GP. Check out the RUG Master’s report for SCG Open: Boston.

Jacob’s Ladder – GP Dallas Report *7th*

Thursday, April 21 – Michael Jacob may not have played Magic since Pro Tour Paris, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pick up a deck on any given Saturday and Day 2, I mean, Top 8 a GP. Check out the RUG Master’s report for SCG Open: Boston.

Jacob’s Ladder – Besieged in Paris

Tuesday, February 1 – Michael Jacob learns some important lessons from GP Atlanta, where he ran Kibler’s G/W CawVenge deck, the next evolution of Naya. MJ is a former US Nationals Champion and grinds MTGO as the DarkestMage.

Making Goals For The New Year

Friday, December 31st – On the last day of 2010, Level 6 Pro Michael makes a list of the goals he needs to attain in 2011 – and explains why making goals is so important. Plus, some Scars of Mirrodin Block discussion for MODO grinders!

Jacob’s Ladder – Worlds 2010: Blink

Friday, December 17th – Michael Jacob has an “inner voice” named DarkestMage, who tells him to make certain plays in the middle of his games. Unfortunately, Michael Jacob has other ideas…

Jacob’s Ladder – Reflections

Friday, December 3rd – Sometimes you just have to make do with your Sealed deck, which is what MJ had to do with his GP Nashville pool. Unfortunately, one more Scars event remains: Worlds in Chiba. Will Draft prove better?