Friday, August 6th – Two years ago I appeared on this here site here (that’s how we referred to StarCityGames.com back in the day) to argue the case against putting Olivier Ruel in the Hall of Fame. I was overruled.
Time to flip the script.
Wednesday, August 20th – In my younger years, I was a huge fan of Olivier Ruel. He was charismatic, funny, traveled the whole world, and told great stories. He was also a very strong Magic player. Oli is one of the best candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot this year. But, in my opinion, Olivier shouldn’t be there. Because he’s a cheater.
Ted continues his look at the Timeshifted cards of Time Spiral. Today’s installment deals with the remainder of the pack… Green, Gold, Split, and Artifacts. The Green cards we’ve seen thus far did little to whet our collective appetites – do their Timeshifted brethren cut the proverbial mustard?
Ted continues his look at the Timeshifted cards of Time Spiral. Today’s installment deals with the colors of removal – Black and Red. While there’s nothing quite as shocking as Psionic Blast, there are a number of cards that merit serious consideration. Is there a Bad Moon rising? Will the new cards cause Pandemonium? And does Darwin signal the end of Standard as we know it? Ted reveals all…
That’s right, folks… it’s the rundown on the cards you’ve all been waiting for! Ted begins his analysis of the Timeshifted offerings, or “Purple” cards. We all know Psionic Blast is insane. We all know Squire is diabolical. But do the other White and Blue cards have the Constructed quality we need? Read on to find out!
Last week, Ted covered the cards of each color, rounding out on Friday with the hideous Green offerings. Today’s installment is a lot more upbeat – the Gold shines, the artifacts are in fine working order, and the land is fertile. Indeed, some of Time Spiral’s finest cards dwell in the far-left column of the deck registration sheet. Ted also adds his choices for the strongest non-Timeshifted cards in the set. Do you agree with Mr. Card Game’s analysis?
It was all going so well… and then the Green cards came along. Ted takes a long look at the red-headed stepchild of the Magic color pie, and finds it lacking. There are, however, some diamonds hidden deep in the mossy effluvia. Mr Card Game tells us where to dig for gold… plus, a bonus section by Ben “Ridiculous Hat” Goodman!
After dealing with the White, Blue, and Black offerings from Time Spiral, Ted turns his attention to the Red spells. Alongside Mr Card Game’s customary wit, we have one Patrick Sullivan sharing his fiery insight on the Red cards he thinks will see Constructed play. The second guest columnist, Norin the Wary, disappeared shortly before commencement of the article and is therefore unavailable for comment.
Teddy Card Game continues his overview of the Time Spiral cards for Constructed play. Monday was White, Tuesday was Blue… and Wednesday brings the Black cards under the spotlight. Is Sengir Nosferatu direct competition for Skeletal Vampire? Will Smallpox be big? And how do you pronounce Phthisis? Click here to find out!
Ted continues his detailed examination of the Time Spiral cards, looking at their application for the coming Constructed metagame. After yesterday’s article on the old workhorse White, Mr Card Game turns his gimlet eye to the color of the pros: Blue. Time Spiral harks back to the glory days of old… is Blue broken beyond repair?
Teddy Card Game begins a ten-part review of Time Spiral for Constructed. Color breakdowns, deck ideas, theories, and strategy are promised along the way, with guest articles appearing from a number of big-name writers and players. Today’s installment begins where all set reviews should… with the White cards. Looking for the edge on the Time Spiral metagame? Look no further!
Yesterday, the mighty Mr Card Game tackled some of the Standard metagame’s stronger contenders, discussing them in relation to the coming rotation. Today, he continues on his noble quest to dissect all things Standard in time for Champs, and peppers the reader with his usual brand of off-topic humor and anecdotal irreverence. All this, and cheesecake too!
Ted believes that the current Standard metagame is the true Golden Age. We are awash in a sea of playable decks and archetypes, and all manner of strategies are worth examination. Time Spiral approaches, and with it we wave goodbye to Kamigawa Block. Today, Mr Card Game takes a look at the stronger archetypes in the field. What suffers from the rotation? What benefits are gained? And what will make up the meta when Champs comes a’knockin?
Today, Teddy Card Game presents a timely article on cheating in Magic. As a mainstay coverage guy on the Grand Prix and Pro Tour circuit, Ted has played spectator to most of the important matches in the game’s recent history. Surely, then, there is no one more qualified to examine the shadier side of sanctioned play. With tips on how to spot the cheats, and how to foil them, this article is sure to raise a few eyebrows…
After a brief hiatus, Teddy Card Game returns to champion the cause of the original pesky goblin – Mogg Fantastic! Can the “best one-drop ever printed” shoe-horn itself into the next Core Set? If Ted, and Dan Paskins – and, if I’m being honest, I – had the final say, he’d be an auto-include. Still, the Unwashed Masses have yet to cast their votes… will Ted’s impassioned pleas help sway the decision down the path of Honesty and Truth?
