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Rich continues his excellent Draft series… but today, there’s something different! The Canadian maestro turns his back on the cooling Coldsnap, and heads for the balmy waters of Ninth Edition! From now until the online release of Time Spiral, Rich will draft a number of formats, from RGD to 999 to CBS to CCC… whatever takes his fancy at the time. He’ll supply each pick, from pick one to pick forty-five, and pen a brief commentary on hs deck and performace. For more detailed comments, visit the forums!

Craig “The Professor” Jones entered this year’s English Nationals as the probable favorite. Unfortunately for Mr Helix, things went very badly. Today’s article explores the nature of “Playing on Tilt,” with reference to his horrendous day at the office. Are you a player that succumbs to emotion? Are you a player that lets the heart override the head? Never fear. Craig Jones can help.

In his quest to reach the mystical Level 4 of the Pro Player Club, Raphael Levy was willing to venture forth to the sweltering climes of Phoenix, Arizona, for his first taste of a U.S. Grand Prix. His trip was worth it… This report takes a final glance at the passing of Ravnica, and shares each of Raphael’s Coldsnap drafts. The Hall of Fame Pro Tour stalwart proved to himself that he can still rumble with the best. The best players, the best writers… only at StarCityGames.com!

After a brief break for a vacation, Rich returns to draft up a storm! As usual, the drafting maestro shares his picks from a triple-Coldsnap draft, one through forty-five, and tells us a little about his deck and performance. For more detailed analysis, visit the forums!

Josh turns his back on the usual strategy this week, instead concentrating on some of the more intangible measures of success. Be recounting his own experiences, he looks at the importance of player attitude and team (and community) testing. Just how far can one’s desire propel us in the pro arena? And is a healthy test group a sure-fire way to succeed? Read on to find out…

Jeroen has an enviable record at Dutch Nationals. However, this year saw a strong field in attendance, and an eventual Top 8 to die for. Mr Remie, on the back of a self-confessed poor year, turned up with a deck chosen on little more than a promise… and rocked the house. His report is full of interesting match data and deck strategy… and it’s only a click away!

After a barren spell in which your questions were thin on the ground, Jeroen now finds himself struggling to keep up. Today, he tackles thirty questions posed by a single reader! All manner of Magical topics are discussed, from Ravnica Block, to Coldsnap draft, to Time Spiral and beyond. As usual, send your queries to [email protected]… he may be swamped with inquiries, but he’s eager for more.

England’s finest Constructed mind, Stuart Wright, turns his eye to triple Coldsnap draft. Today’s article sees Stu share a number of winning strategies that have served him well at high-level events and on Magic Online. There’s something for everyone in this comprehensive article… is there a deck style for you?

In a break from high strategy, this week’s Moreno Monday chronicles Billy’s formative Magical years. He details his ascension from kitchen table player, to Pro Tour Qualifier attendee, to Pro Tour mainstay, in an evocative and honest style. While not loaded with top tech tips, this is a fine companion article that captures the beauty of our wonderful game.