An Intro To Modern Affinity
A year ago, I wouldn’t be caught dead playing a deck like this. Now, it’s a different story. You get to play four auto-wins? Sign me up!
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 91 – Trigger Happy
Joey and Bigheadjoe discuss all the drama from the past week in the world of MTG, including the suspension of Alex Bertoncini and the bannings in Modern.
Black Magic – Examining The IPG Changes And Predicting Their Future
The philosophy behind the recent IPG changes will change how Magic is played on a competitive level. Sam Black explains why he thinks these changes are happening and why they are good for the game.
A Reiderrabbit Christmas Carol
This is Reid Duke’s story of the Invitational. Or more accurately, the night before it. Everyone has struggled with last-minute deck choices at one point or another, but never like this…
Flores Friday – Finishing The Hat
Remember Balance? Well Restore Balance is another way to get that effect in the Modern format. With Borderposts and Greater Gargadon, you can achieve some amazing things with this deck.
Ban Lists, Rule Changes, And Brews
Brian Kibler offers his insight into the Modern bannings (bye Wild Nacatl, bye Punishing Fire!). Will the loss of Wild Nacatl really fix things? He also discusses the IPG changes and shares two decklists for Standard.
Why Humans Are Still On Top In Standard
Brad Nelson doesn’t think control has what it takes! Humans are taking over Magic Online, and he’s on their side. Read also why he approves of the latest rules changes and how they’ll make players better at Magic.
Putting the Grim In Your Grin
Bennie has been holding out for this day: the day he made Grimgrin, Corpse-Born into a Commander! Check out this fun-filled deck for neat ideas on how to start your own Zombie-pocalypse.
Modern Gifts Are Given
Modern is yet again a new format with the banning of Punishing Fire and Wild Nacatl. Valeriy is on the ball, with a number of decklists that you may want to look at for the PTQ season.
A 2011 Recap
Raphael Levy recounts all the major tournaments he’s been to in the last year and how every point counts. He then reviews all the major changes Magic has seen in 2011 and his involvement.
Envy
Kyle attended the Invitational and had quite the adventure. While his Invitational time ended rather abruptly, he had a good run in the Legacy Open with Hive Mind.
No Brainstorm? Maverick With Punishing Fire
Gerry Thompson picked up Mother of Runes, Knight of the Reliquary, and Punishing Fire at the Invitational to make Top 8. Find out why blue isn’t the only option in Legacy.
A Tale Of Two Formats *16th*
David McDarby, often seen walking around as Jace, almost made Top 8 of the StarCityGames.com Invitational with Wolf Run Ramp and RUG CounterTop. His amusing tournament report is enlightening and entertaining.
State Of The Format And What’s Next (For Me)
Commander has had a very successful year. Sheldon goes over the state of the format and talks about his plans as a retired Level 5 judge.
U/B Control In Standard
Pat Cox loves a good aggro deck, but he was convinced to play Control when he found out the power of U/B in Standard.