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Innovations – Innovator Aluren: Quite Possibly the Most Powerful Deck in Legacy

Read Patrick Chapin every Monday... at StarCityGames.com!
At Grand Prix: Columbus, the world and his wife were gunning for Flash. Now that particular bugbear has been banished from the format, the search is on for the next defining Legacy deck. Today, Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin brings us the deck that he claims is the strongest, most resilient Legacy deck in the format today.

Feature Article — One Match

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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.

Drafting With Rich – TPF #10

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You all know the drill by now… Rich Hoaen, Canada’s finest and grumpiest draft export, takes us by the hand and drags us through the rollercoaster ride of an 8-4 TPF Draft on Magic Online. From pick 1 to pick 45, Rich shares them all, and his final deck and draft performance are analysed in the article, the forums, and beyond. Come join in the fun!

Levelling Up – Reanimator in Time Spiral Block Constructed

Read Tiago Chan every Friday... on StarCityGames.com!
In perfect time for the PTQ season, and Grand Prix: Montreal, Tiago Chan uses his first Friday slot to showcase a spicy little Reanimator deck that pushes all the right buttons. Swinging with turn 4 Akromas seems quite the value, as does burning the aggro armies into bite-sized little chunks. If you’re after something slightly off the beaten path, then Tiago has the sventy-five cards for you!

Flores Friday – Repositioning

Read Mike Flores every Friday... on StarCityGames.com!
This week’s Flores Friday sees Mike answer his critics with a detailed explanation of his recent Vectors argument. By fighting a Magical battle on the expected front, a player puts himself in the unenviable position to be outclassed come games 2 and 3. However, with a little canny repositioning, the numbers can be dragged back into the winning column. If you’re serious about improving your chances at your next Constructed tournament, you can’t afford to miss this.

Drafting With Rich – TPF #10

You all know the drill by now… Rich Hoaen, Canada’s finest and grumpiest draft export, takes us by the hand and drags us through the rollercoaster ride of an 8-4 TPF Draft on Magic Online. From pick 1 to pick 45, Rich shares them all, and his final deck and draft performance are analysed in the article, the forums, and beyond. Come join in the fun!

Deep Analysis – Fortress Theory

Read Richard Feldman every Thursday... at StarCityGames.com!
Richard Feldman takes up residence in the Thursday slot, and produces yet another barnstorming article that’s destined to go down as one of the strongest pieces written to date. Following on from Sean McKeown’s excellent “The Ballistics of Magic Bullets and Glass Cannons,” Richard takes us through some clear and succinct examples by which we can improve our deckbuilding and sideboarding theory. Another first class article from one of the strongest writers in the game today.

Feature Article – Sullivan Library: My Favorite Winners

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Adrian Sullivan, deckbuilding guru, takes a look at three of the winning Regionals decklists, and examines their particular strengths in the emerging metagame. He looks at the theory behind certain card choices, and offers what he considers to be beneficial changes to the seventy-five select. The Standard metagame is in a state of constant flux — With the help of Adrian, the choices become a little more straightforward.

Drafting With Rich – TPF #8

You all know the drill by now… Rich Hoaen, Canada’s finest and grumpiest draft export, takes us by the hand and drags us through the rollercoaster ride of an 8-4 TPF Draft on Magic Online. From pick 1 to pick 45, Rich shares them all, and his final deck and draft performance are analysed in the article, the forums, and beyond. Come join in the fun!

Peebles Primers — Picking a Deck

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Regionals has passed for another year, and Block Constructed season is just beginning… and today’s Peebles Primers has some handy hints on how to choose a deck for the coming Constructed battles. With the various sixty-card metagames offering a dazzling array of powerful options, are there strategies available to maximize your winning potential? BPM reveals all…

So Many Insane Plays — The Mean Deck Solution to the Vintage Metagame

Read Stephen Menendian every Wednesday... at StarCityGames.com!
Stephen christens his new Wednesday slot with another powerful Vintage deck that attempts to answer the difficult questions posed by the current Vintage metagame. By speeding out some of the most broken cards in the history of Magic, this deck definitely succeeds at its brief. In fact, it propelled two lucky punters to the Top 8 of the latest SCG P9 Vintage event! If you’re looking for the cutting edge of Vintage technology, look no further.

Drafting With Rich – TPF #7

You all know the drill by now… Rich Hoaen, Canada’s finest and grumpiest draft export, takes us by the hand and drags us through the rollercoaster ride of an 8-4 TPF Draft on Magic Online. From pick 1 to pick 45, Rich shares them all, and his final deck and draft performance are analysed in the article, the forums, and beyond. Come join in the fun!

Limited Lessons — A TPF Draft Walkthrough

Read Nick Eisel every Tuesday... at StarCityGames.com!
Nick kick-starts his new Tuesday slot with a comprehensive TPF 8-4 Draft walkthrough from Magic Online. While his final deck is packed with power, there are a number of very close picks, and Nick is still unsure that he made the right calls at certain times. Do you agree with all his choices? Come debate them in the forums!

From The Lab – The Science of IDs and Concessions

Read Craig Jones every Tuesday... at StarCityGames.com!
Craig “The Professor” Jones migrates from his Friday hotspot to a more temperate Tuesday time-zone. In the first Tuesday edition of From The Lab, Prof tackles the ornery subject of Intentional Draws and Concessions. By applying some sound logic from the field of Behavioral Ecology, he attempts to put the debate to rest once and for all…

Drafting With Rich – TPF #6

You all know the drill by now… Rich Hoaen, Canada’s finest and grumpiest draft export, takes us by the hand and drags us through the rollercoaster ride of an 8-4 TPF Draft on Magic Online. From pick 1 to pick 45, Rich shares them all, and his final deck and draft performance are analysed in the article, the forums, and beyond. Come join in the fun!