CategoryMagic The Gathering

SCG Daily – N 2 Gether Now

The sum of my argument is this: If it is your inclination to whine to your opponent (or anyone) about your misfortunes during a game of Magic, don’t. No one wants to hear it, so just shut your miserable mouth.

From Right Field: The Big Four-Oh

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StarCityGames.com!If this here article hits this here site here on time and if you’re reading it on that day, Tuesday, July 25th, 2006, then, I turn forty tomorrow. If you’re reading it the day after it hit the site, then, it’s my birthday, and I’m forty.

Drafting With Rich Recap #1: Drafts 1 to 15

The daily Drafting With Rich series has proved very popular. Each day, Mr Hoaen bares his Limited soul, putting his reputation on the line for all to see. The forums have been buzzing over each and every pick. In the first of the Drafting With Rich Recaps, the Canadian draft maestro looks back at the first 15 drafts of the series, analysing the results and sharing his format tips and pick orders.

The Sum of All Cheats

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…

SCG Daily – Hello and Good Luck

This week, we’ve a double-dose of SCG Daily goodness. There’s the mighty Ken Krouner, and the people’s favorite Tim Aten. Tim’s first foray in this week’s daily series deals with an important issue plaguing the cyberhalls of Magic Online… wishing your opponent “Good Luck.”

SCG Daily – The Atlanta House Blog

US Nationals has a special place in everyone’s heart. No one likes to admit it, but people really love that tournament. Look at the Regional Championships… there’s always a huge turnout. Everyone wants to represent their country at Worlds, so everyone wants to go to Nats. This year, Nats is in Atlanta. I recently moved to Atlanta to live in a house of gamers. This happens to be a perfect formula for a vacation/playtesting ground…

Angels and Archons: Reanimator in Standard

Everyone loves playing with fatties. The only thing better is cheating to get your fatties into play even sooner, which brings me to the archetype that has fascinated players – competitive and casual alike – since the golden age of Magic and the printing of Animate Dead… Reanimator.

Drafting With Rich #21

Back on the mean streets of Ravnica, we continue Rich Hoaen’s excellent step-by-step drafting series. As usual, Rich shares each and every pick from an RGD draft, from one to forty-five, then gives us a brief overview of his deck and final performance. For a more detailed deconstruction, visit the forums! Rich will be back tomorrow with a detailed overview analysis article examining the results from the first fifteen drafts in the series… be sure to tune in!

The Remie Rundown: Coldsnap Blue and White

With Coldsnap finally here, seeing play at the highest level of the game, Jeroen Remie brings us his detailed rundown of the hits and misses from the New Set On The Block. Today he examines the White and Blue cards, rating each for both Limited and Constructed play. He tackles the other cards later this week, and concludes with an article packed with fresh ideas and forthright opinions. Get the complete Coldsnap rundown, from one of the most respected Pros in the game!

Ideas on Triple Coldsnap

Josh presents an overview of triple Coldsnap draft. This past weekend saw fireworks at both Grand Prix St Louis and Grand Prix Malmo, the first events to see the format in high-level action. With US Nationals on the horizon, the format is open for examination. Josh shares his picks for the top cards in each color, and discusses a number of interesting archetypes presented by the fabled Lost Set of Ice Age Block…

The Weekly Guild Build

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StarCityGames.com!This week’s article discusses the raging debates among proofreaders, then answers the question that’s on everyone’s lips: “Can someone who doesn’t play Magic edit a Magic article properly?” And if arcane discussions of grammar aren’t enough to get your mouths drooling, this article features a control deck in Ravnica Limited, plus one of the best “Winning the unwinnable game” stories ever!

Selecting 10th Edition – Forgotten Ancient and Time Stop!

Mr Knutson is AWOL this week, but he leaves his case in the able hands of Pugg Fuggly. The Mighty Pugg has much to say, and you’d be hard-pressed to ignore his claims. So, who will YOU vote for?

SCG Daily – Brass Man Examines Stax

Andy “Brass Man” Probasco rounds out his excellent series of daily articles with a look at his SCG Power 9 Charlotte Top 8 deck. It worked for him… could it work for you?

Coldsnapped — Coldsnap Limited Dissected

Evan shares some of his preliminary thoughts on the Coldsnap Draft format, bringing some fresh ideas and unusual theories to the table. Travelling to St Louis or Malmo? Maybe Evan has the tips and tricks for you…

Magical Hack: Second Thoughts on Drafting Coldsnap

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After a week of Drafting triple Coldsnap, Sean revisits the archetype with fresh eyes. A week is a long time in politics… is it long enough to break down any preconceived notions on the newest Limited format? Sean reveals all…