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SCG Talent Search – Testing the Waters: Competitive Standard for Casual Players

Thursday, November 25th – So you’re a casual player who’s thought about trying competitive Standard. What’s the best way to win? John gives you a rundown of some good Standard decks to start.

One Step Ahead – GP Nashville Report *1st*

Thursday, November 25th – Gerry Thompson’s well-deserved Grand Prix Nashville win has been recorded in the annals of time. Is there a lesson to be learned here? That’s for you to figure out.

SCG Talent Search – Your Mum Was Wrong (About Winning)

Thursday, November 25th – Winning is whatever gives you and those around you the most satisfying experience during your time with Magic. And the “best” way to win is whatever you find you can do to maximize this enjoyment for all.

SCG Talent Search – Lost: One Tournament. Gained: One Son

Thursday, November 25th – So The Ferrett’s theme for us for this week is “The Best Way to Win.” I’ve decided to tell you about my experience going 0-2 drop in the Sunday edition of Two-Headed Giant at the SCG Open: Boston.

SCG Talent Search – George Bush, Andy Dick, And Sting Walk Into A Battlefield…

Thursday, November 25th – The best way to win at Magic is however your inclinations and intuitions so incline and intuit. Why? Because: Magic isn’t a game; it’s rules to govern several games played with the same pieces.

Advice from the Fae – Getting Under the RUG for the SCG Invitational

Thursday, November 25th – SCG Player of the Year Alex Bertoncini’s debut article on StarCityGames.com talks about RUG, the deck he thinks is at the top of the food chain in Standard. But he has some modifications…

Constructed Criticism – Those Crafty Phyrexians

Wednesday, November 24th – What are the best archetypes in Scars Draft? What makes it different from Mirrodin drafting? Todd gives us the rundown on what makes this a great format and how to draft it.

Embracing the Chaos – You Can’t Get Mad

Wednesday, November 24th – What follows is a list of 25 cards that you can never get mad when someone blows them up (with the obvious exception of ‘but if you don’t destroy the other thing, the game is over’).

Things I’ve Learned From Magic Cards Who’ve Dumped Me

Wednesday, November 24th – Sean McKeown has a long history with Magic cards. His relationships with them have often been tenuous and perhaps sometimes misguided, but he’s learned a lot of lessons on the way.

Innovations – All Red Decks Are the Same, Vampires Rock, Keep Loose Hands

Wednesday, November 24th – Patrick Chapin talks about a medley of topics, including the Vampires deck in Standard, why red decks are all the same, and why you should keep more hands.

Fun With Forgemaster Red

Wednesday, November 24th – Geordie brews for Standard, and after four well-intentioned but failed attempts, he arrives at something… dare we say? Decent? Check out the deck built around Kuldotha Forgemaster.

Drafting with Anton – Scars of Mirrodin #4!

Wednesday, November 24th – Anton writes up a text-based draft report this time and starts off pretty strong… what picks would you make? Follow his draft picks and comment!

SCG Talent Search – Hunting for Tech

Tuesday, November 23rd – Tech is the salt and the pepper of Magic: it spices things up and makes you want more with each bite. So how do we find the tech? Valeriy shows us the way.

Video Drafting With Noah – Scars of Mirrodin #2!

Tuesday, November 23rd – Noah returns for another of his exclusive hybrid drafts–text drafts with fully commentated match play! Check out his latest B/W concoction and watch it excel!

SCG Talent Search – The Art of Sideboarding

Tuesday, November 23rd – Sideboarding is an important skill for every mage to have – after all, more games are played with board than without! Michael attacks sideboarding from every article in his article. Read and vote!