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The Real Story Behind Odyssey
I was going to predict what the flavor texts hold for the storyline. But upon reading the quotes in Odyssey, I found something new…
With All Due Respect to Scott Johns; No, I Suck: Less Than Stellar Times at a PT: New Orleans Qualifier
At this point, I really just want to hang a heavy stone around my neck, wander over to the Morrison Bridge, and just end my misery. Sweet Jeebus, I’m turning into Vern.
1800 Or Bust!: Control Is Dead. Long Live Control!
Sure, control will take a hammering thanks to Flashback – but supplement counterspells with discard and a low number of quality Flashback spells, and you might get this.
A Peek into Randy B’s Mind
Wonder what blue looked like in Odyssey before it was finally restrained? Bennie manages to sneak out a document that shows what Randy originally designed…
Stuck In The Middle With Bruce
Why does John Rizzo lose? Why does he fail? A thought that might well mean something to everyone who plays Magic.
Odyssey Prerelease Report Pittsburgh *T1*: The CMU Student That Could
Before the Tournament Since this is my first tourney report, I figure I should give a little background on myself. If that’s not your cup of tea, feel free to skip ahead to your heart’s content. I first got into Magic many years ago when I was playing a play by mail game run by…
Our Dearly Departed
Twenty-four characters died in the Apocalypse. As usual, Daniel brings you up to date on the storylines so you can see what’s happening… Or who WAS happening.
Use It Up And Wear It Out
Tony gets serious for a moment about tragedy – and then returns to form for his nominations on the best and worst Odyssey cards.
CASUAL FRIDAYS #104: WWHD (What Would Homer Do)?
With the Scylla of one attractive Prerelease build and the Charybdis of another, what do you play? Or do you just go off on a rant against Mike Long?
Peace of Mind: Burying the Future
This set is going to take a while to break open. But let’s take a look at eight things about Odyssey that you need to know.
Set Intersect: Adding Odyssey to the Mix
When looking over a new set, it pays to mine for gold in broad terms. Are there synergies between old cards and new themes?
Welcome To Buehler Block: What Would Your Puppet Be?
Muddy pictures and a contest (with no prize) to name Rizzo’s amazing ferret puppet sidekick. Oh, and he bashes pros again. What a surprise.
Pardon Me While I Remove My Pants: Cards To Look For At The Prerelease
Here’s a playing tip: If someone ‘Geddons you, or , or something equally global in its ability to sweep you of your hard-earned permanents, scoop up said permanents and shuffle them for about two seconds, place them on top of your graveyard, and grip it as if you were about to shuffle it, too. Pepper…
Unacceptable Behavior
Dishonest Magic players need to be very aware that when weighing the costs versus gains of cheating, the costs are too severe to contemplate. We’re getting there.