Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #5!
Monday, November 22nd – What does Tim draft this time around? Whatever it is, it’s not going to be another boring infect draft. Read this week’s Tim Aten draft and contemplate his picks, one at a time!
Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #4!
Monday, November 15th – Join Tim Aten for this week’s Scars of Mirrodin draft. Follow his picks, count the name-drops, and discuss in the forums!
Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #3!
Monday, November 8th – Evidence that Tim Aten is a real person has been put forth, and he does his third Scars draft. Follow along with Tim in today’s draft cap!
Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #2!
Monday, November 1st – Join Tim Aten for another Scars of Mirrodin draft as he explains his individual picks. Discuss your opinions on the draft in the forums!
Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #1!
Friday, October 22nd – He would qualify for multiple Halls of Fame if they only existed. An acclaimed and beloved writer, a constant presence in the sidelines at tournaments, Tim Aten is here to school you in Scars of Mirrodin Draft.
Feature Article – Wren and Stompy
Mister Aten doesn’t write often, but when he does… it’s party time! Today he shares some of his more acerbic and humorous views on the Pro Tour (and PT: Valencia in particular), breaking down the runners, riders, and high finishers in his own inimitable style. He then brings us an intriguing Mono-Green Beatdown deck for States… one that doesn’t run Tarmogoyf! If you’re looking for something a little off-the-wall, then read on!
Feature Article — One Match
Tim Aten, that far-too unfamiliar firebrand, presents us with an in-depth look at a single game from an 8-4 TPF draft. While Rich delivers a daily dose of Draft delight, Tim’s tactic takes is through two troublesome games play by play, and fills our heads with high-level in-game strategy. Seriously, as I was reading this I felt my brain expand. Welcome back, Mr Aten… you’ve been missed.
21 Answers – A Grand Prix: Massachusetts Report
Yesterday, Tim asked 21 Questions regarding Grand Prix: Massachusetts. Actually, he asked twenty, but what’s one question between friends? You can read the questions above. Today, in the form of a tournament report, he answers each and every question posed. Innovative in style and Old School in execution, this article is packed with Aten’s brand of in-jokes, stories, and irreverence. Enjoy!
21 Questions – A Tim Aten Joint
In a change from our usual program, Master Tim Aten brings us a Quiz… twenty-one questions (allegedly) on the subject of Grand Prix: Massachusetts. Part tournament report, part mental exercise, and part Atenesque nonsense. The answers will appear tomorrow, with the meat of this article… so if you wanna know if Tim had an insulting encounter with a cleaning lady, or if Rich Hoaen got knocked down onto his grumpy buttocks, come join us then!
Feature Article — Encore
Tim Aten – two parts genius and three parts idiot — finally returns to grace the fair pages of StarCityGames.com… only to break the news of his eminent retirement from the game! In this frenetic article, Tim shares his experiences from the sidelines of GP: Dallas, and sets out the date of his coming departure. Plus, he tells us why Paul Cheon is the Greatest Thing in Magic.
Drafting With Tim – Time Spiral #10
Tim Aten continues his role as a substitute for the grumpy Canadian in the Drafting With Rich series. As usual, he covers each of his picks in a triple Time Spiral draft, from pick one to pick forty-five, and supplies a brief commentary on the draft at the foot of the article. For more enlightened evaluation, visit the forums. Enjoy Tim while you can… Rich returns tomorrow!
Drafting With Tim – Time Spiral #9
Tim Aten continues his role as a substitute for the grumpy Canadian in the Drafting With Rich series. As usual, he covers each of his picks in a triple Time Spiral draft, from pick one to pick forty-five, and supplies a brief commentary on the draft at the foot of the article. For more enlightened evaluation, visit the forums. Enjoy Tim while you can… Rich returns later this week!
Drafting With Tim (Sorta) – Time Spiral #8
And for the final draft in the “Drafting with the Nationals Team” series, we have Luis “fob on Modo” Scott-Vargas, with commentary by Tim Aten and Paul Cheon.
Drafting With Tim (Sorta) – Time Spiral #7
Continuing with the “Drafting with the U.S. National Team” series, today we have National Champion Paul “Seven Bells” Cheon, with commentary by one Mister Tim Aten. How does the U.S. of A. fare today?
Drafting With Tim (Sorta) – Time Spiral #6
In the week before Worlds, the U.S. Nationals team stayed at my house and playtested. When they saw that I got assigned a stint as substitute drafter, the reaction was unanimous: “I wanna do one!!” Thus, for these, the first three days of Worlds, you can catch a glimpse of the drafting styles of the skilled magicians who are representing our country. Then, if you’re not impressed, you can call your bookie and put all your money on the Netherlands. First up, we have Ben “The Future of American Magic” Lundquist…