Apocalypse And Jar Jar Binks
I am already sick of Black Fires with Spiritmonger. I am already sick of Indian Summer. I am already sick of having no sideboard answers for my opponent’s bombs.
CategoryMagic The Gathering
You Are Now About To Witness The Strength Of Street Knowledge
How long does it take to get good at Magic? Not”crush everyone at the kitchen table” good, but”breeze into the Top Eight and take this PTQ off” good.
Multiplayer Is An Art, Part 6: Reins Of Power
One of my more demanding readers has demanded me to write an article at his whim! Can you imagine the sheer nerve?
You CAN Play Type I #4: Rating New Cards Part II
Oscar checks the artifacts and enchantments in Apocalypse to see whether they can beat the current cards available!
Peace of Mind: Reconstructing God
So the exit of Cursed Totem killed Mike’s up-and-coming”God” deck. Now, hot off the heels of Leeloo and Indian Summer comes… Demi-God!
Angst
When you playtest, gather data, and even use databases to track deck matchups, how do you recover from going 3-3 at Regionals?
Two Post-Apocalyptic Decks
Sleeping Beauty has changed colors – even Bennie couldn’t resist the lure of a Duress….
Because Somebody Had To: PT Barcelona Report (31st)
I’ve been patient. It’s about three weeks after Pro Tour Barcelona, and there have been four tournament reports. Four. Quite frankly, that’s pathetic. I remember the days when you’d wake up, stretch, brew a mug of hot cocoa, and sit in front of the old 386 and find, sitting on the Dojo, a slew of…
CASUAL FRIDAYS #91: Why Must You Play With My Narrow Scope Of Reality?
Apocalypse tells us a great deal about our shortcomings as casual deckbuilders. Also, Anthony lays to rest the great politics debate with his promised SIX-WORD CONSENSUS!
A Full Spectrum Of Goodness
I’ve had such a good time lately that I’ve decided to share with you the two best experiences that I had — one completely random and the other refreshing.
Weapons of Mass Distraction #110: The Apocalypse Beckons
With all the fervor surrounding Apocalypse, everyone’s forgotten about 7th. Which cards could still have an
impact?
Good Beats: Bad Beats In Orlando
Please – cue up”Man of Constant Sorrow” from the”O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack, sit back, and share my pain.
FINAL JUDGEMENT: US Nationals Report
Okay, Sheldon didn’t play… But don’t you want to get the judge’s perspective? Sure you do.
25 Uses For A Dead Pro, Or: 10P For A Cuppa Tea
Do NOT say we didn’t warn you. Highly offensive. But kind of amusing in a snickery sort of way.
Interview With R&D Master Randy Buehler
Ever wonder how R&D avoids making another Urza’s Block? Former pro Randy B. gives the goods on card testing, card creation, and dealing with groupies.