CategoryMagic The Gathering

Legacy’s Allure – The Case for Land Tax

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Monday, November 23rd – This week, Doug looks at one of the most curious cards on the Legacy Banned List: Land Tax. Is the card a remnant from the old days of Extended, or should it rightfully still sit on the Banned List? Looking through the history of Land Tax decks, an analysis of what the card practically does in a game, and the requirements for getting the most out of the enchantment, find out what Doug concludes about the possible impact of an unbanned Land Tax in Legacy, and why this December is the right time to try it out.

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So Many Insane Plays – How To Use Gifts Ungiven In Vintage Tezzeret

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Monday, November 23rd – Gifts Ungiven is one of the most powerful card ever printed. In its restricted form, its proper utilization is one of the keys to successful Vintage play. Today, Stephen Menendian presents a thorough examination of the skills required to make the most of this broken Blue tutor…

[Editor’s Note: Patrick Chapin will be appearing later this week, on returning from Rome. Watch this space!]

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Down And Dirty – Jace versus Chandra versus Garruk versus Liliana

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Friday, November 20th – Today, Kyle brings us an in-depth exploration of the duel decks headed by Jace, Chandra, Garruk, and Liliana. He looks at the lists, the matchups, and the strategy behind these excellent decks, and urges the strong-minded mages among us to pick up some copies!

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The Chump Block – Grand Prix: Minneapolis and Me

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Friday, November 20th – Even though my days of college have long since passed, my desire to live the college lifestyle has not. I’ve made sure that such mainstays as not doing anything particularly useful with my time, living in complete squalor, and not having working gas are an integral part of my daily routine. That, and road trips.

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You Lika The Juice? – Epic Fail

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Friday, November 20th – I realize, in the grand scheme of things, that there are a lot worse things that can happen to you than a run of extraordinary bad luck playing Magic. Ultimately, this is just a game. That said, this is a column about Magic, and bad-beat stories are a time-honored tradition.

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The Magic Show #166 – Live from Worlds in Rome!

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Friday, November 20th – Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week I’ve got a short rundown of my first day here in Italy, along with some incredibly fun and awesome Standard technology I’d like to share. You ready for some goodness? Let’s go!

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Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #10

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Friday, November 20th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

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The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Standard at Worlds: Selecting My Deck

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Friday, November 20th – Brian Kibler brings us tales from the build-up to the World Championships in Rome, and shares his thought processes behind his Standard deck selection. With a healthy 4-2 performance on Day 1, will Sunday see Brian battling in the Top 8?

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Reflecting Ruel – How to Build a Sealed Deck 2: Day 1 at Grand Prix Minneapolis

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Friday, November 20th – Olivier Ruel rocked to Grand Prix: Minneapolis and posted a fine 8-1 result on Day 1. Today, he shares his Sealed cardpool and deck choices, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the cards in general. After Day 1 of Worlds, he sits at 4-2… Good luck Oli!

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The Justice League – Five Controversial Calls

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Thursday, November 19th – Most things Judges handle are rather routine. At every event I attend, there is always a common pattern of rules questions and penalties that occur. But, every once in awhile, we’ll get something that is worth of discussion at post-event dinners, on message boards, and even in articles…

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Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #302 – 43 New DCI Cards

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Thursday, November 19th – Grand Prix: Minneapolis was last weekend. It was the third largest North American GP ever, and it ran very smoothly. I’m not going to talk a lot about the play itself – the coverage can do that. I’ll talk about everything else.

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Embracing The Chaos – The Social Contract

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Thursday, November 19th – I’ve been cruising the Mediterranean on my way to Worlds in Rome. Somewhere around Athens, I realized that it would only be fitting that I talked about philosophy while in the Greek isles, the birthplace of much of modern thought. With apologies to Rousseau, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes (not to mention Socrates and Plato), here’s my shot at the Social Contract as it applies to EDH.

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Flow of Ideas – Being Boros in Zendikar Draft

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Thursday, November 19th – Zendikar is an extremely fast draft format. While initially popular, a lot of players have began to bemoan its speed, saying games are over too quick and, as a result, there is a smaller chance for skill to impact each game. While that statement is partially true, a quicker format puts the skill emphasis not on play, but on drafting.

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Sullivan Library – The Question of Pacing

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!Thursday, November 19th – Last weekend, Adrian Sullivan made Day 2 at Grand Prix: Minneapolis with an admittedly weak cardpool. In doing so, he learned a valuable lesson on the art of pacing. He shares that lesson today…

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PV’s Playhouse – A Grand Prix: Minneapolis Report

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Thursday, November 19th – Paulo played Grand Prix: Minneapolis needing five Pro Points to attain Level 8 status in the Pro Player’s Club next year. With a 8-1 performance on Day 1, he was well on his way. Today, he shares his tournament experience…

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