Magic players are consumed with the quest to find the perfect deck. But what if the perfect deck was actually an imperfect deck? Stephen explores that possibility today. He takes a look at the philosophy behind different standards of winning, and suggests a workable plan to maximize your successes. While the article is steeped with Vintage examples, the theories behind it are relevant for any Constructed format.
Nick takes a well-deserved break from Limited writing today, and instead concentrates on an intriguing deck for Time Spiral Block Constructed: Green/Red Wild Pair. Since the arrival of Planar Chaos, it seems that everyone is looking for a way to break this powerful enchantment in half… is this the deck that does it?
With everyone hooked on drafting Time Spiral with Planar Chaos, John “the Cak” Pelcak takes a look back at his own performance at Pro Tour: Geneva. How do the strategies he ran then compare with the strategies receiving recognition now? Is Black still the worst color in the format? Is White underrated? And if Wizards organized an “Everyone Makes Day 2” Pro Tour, would it be Hot or Not?
With Grand Prix: Massachusetts just around the corner, we’ve a bonus Feature Article for those players teaming up to sling spells! Quentin takes a long look at the 2HG format, and brings some sage advice on all aspects of the format… great advice for the beginner and the experienced alike!
That’s right folks… he’s back! After a brief hiatus in which our favorite grumpy Canadian travelled the world slinging spells in exotic locations, Rich returns to take us through a draft each day – from pick one to pick forty-five – before giving us a quick rundown of his thoughts and games played. For more detailed analysis, come visit the forums!
My own personal tip on How to Qualify for San Diego involves being first in the queue for registration… thankfully, Craig “The Professor” Jones has some more solid tips for success. Having successfully transmuted a PTQ into a Blue Envelope, Prof shares tactics and tournament experience with his usual flair.
Today’s Flores Friday answers some of the questions posed by various writers this past week: namely, Richard Feldman and Zac Hill. In doing so, Mike tackles the nuances of linear card and deck design, noting where power in strategy can be a definite boon, and he touches on the idea of top-down and bottom-up deck design.
By his own admission, Paul is not the powerhouse of PTQ-level Constructed Magic that he used to be. As a young man with a flighty lifestyle, a PTQ each weekend was the very least of his Magic experience. Now a man with commitments and responsibilities, he can only manage two or three a season. However, he has a fine tactic to lessen the pressure and get the most from his game. Who knows, maybe it can help you too…
That’s right folks… he’s back! After a brief hiatus in which our favorite grumpy Canadian travelled the world slinging spells in exotic locations, Rich returns to take us through a draft each day – from pick one to pick forty-five – before giving us a quick rundown of his thoughts and games played. For more detailed analysis, come visit the forums!
Today’s Peebles Primers will be of specific interest to Bennie Smith… it’s a timely look at the Green/Black Dredge strategy in Standard! If you’re looking for a deck that utilizes the graveyard to the fullest, that makes huge unkillable men, and can reliably draw two cards per turn, then this is the article for you!
As part of his quest to place highly in this year’s Player of the Year race, Tiago Chan picked up an Angelfire control deck and headed to Kyoto. He made Day 2 in a large field, buy couldn’t quite break into the Top 64. This article chronicles the highs and lows of his Kyoto experience, and shares a little tech for everyone’s favorite three-color control concoction…
That’s right folks… he’s back! After a brief hiatus in which our favorite grumpy Canadian travelled the world slinging spells in exotic locations, Rich returns to take us through a draft each day – from pick one to pick forty-five – before giving us a quick rundown of his thoughts and games played. For more detailed analysis, come visit the forums!
After regaling us with high tales from Grand Prix: Amsterdam last week, Jeroen returns to his tried-and-tested Ask The Drama formula. Today’s questions concern the state of Black/White Mid-Range Control in Standard, Mono-Black Control in Time Spiral Block Constructed, plus a few words on when to concede in an important match.
Raph embarks on an exciting new draft series today… Pimp My Draft! He rides shotgun with an “amateur” drafter for the first three picks of a MTGO TTP Draft, before taking the wheel and driving the draft towards the car-park of success. If that weren’t enough, there’s a chance that YOU could be Raph’s next co-pilot! Intrigued? Then read on!
That’s right folks… he’s back! After a brief hiatus in which our favorite grumpy Canadian travelled the world slinging spells in exotic locations, Rich returns to take us through a draft each day – from pick one to pick forty-five – before giving us a quick rundown of his thoughts and games played. For more detailed analysis, come visit the forums!
