The Judge Conference
Wednesday, October 27th – Chris McNutt attended a judge conference in the Pacific Northwest – a huge, multi-day event for community building. Ever thought about judging? Curious about how judging works? Look inside!
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Insider Information – Affinity for Legacy
Wednesday, October 27th – Affinity needed an update with Scars of Mirrodin. And no one expects this deck! Ever! So sleeve it up for this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Legacy Open in Charlotte.
Video Drafting With Anton – Scars of Mirrodin #1!
Wednesday, October 27th – We return with another entry in our Video Drafting with Limited Master Anton Jonsson. Watch him go through the picks and every round live!
SCG Talent Search – Finding the Dampen Deck
Tuesday, October 26th – This is lesson number one of a Dampen deck, or a Lashdraft deck – you violate every established pick order, and ignore every piece of conventional wisdom about which cards are “good†and which are “bad.â€
Why Magic Writing Matters
Tuesday, October 26th – It’s an argument that I’ve heard a million times: When it comes to Magic articles, the quality of writing doesn’t matter. Only tech does. I’m here to tell you why those arguments are wrong. (Plus, an update on the SCG Casual Talent Search!)
SCG Talent Search – The Keyboard Is Mightier Than the Camera
Tuesday, October 26th – Kaloyan Kirilov argues with video content, particularly Draft videos, will soon lose their appeal.
SCG Talent Search – A Limited Article
Tuesday, October 26th – I see that SCG has posted some sort of Writing Contest to Get A Job That Will Fulfill Your Hopes and Dreams kind of thing. Two thoughts immediately enter my head: 1) I will crush this contest. 2) What am I going to write about?
Vintage Avant-Garde – Sideboard Strategies
Tuesday, October 26th – In this week’s installment, I’ll disclose the techniques I use to construct optimal sideboards for Vintage tournament decks, as well as the criteria that I use to evaluate the usefulness of potential cards and strategies.
SCG Talent Search – Screwing Up Scars Sealed In Sydney
Tuesday, October 26th – The GP weekend is finally here. You’ve practiced building decks from Sealed pool after Sealed pool. Your conviction is true! Your confidence is not unlike tempered steel! Nothing stands in your way!
SCG Nashville: Good Times
Tuesday, October 26th – Adam recommends you make your way down to your nearest StarCityGames.com Open Event (Charlotte’s this weekend!). Check out the Pyromancer Ascension and Countertop deck he played to great finishes!
SCG Talent Search – Deep Analysis: Episode 1
Monday, October 25th – Zach Carter brings us a quality podcast where he looks at the latest Standard format and has some surprise guests for a quick overview of Scars of Mirrodin! Tell us what you think!
Innovations – Mana Rules Everything Around Me
Monday, October 25th – How much money you want to make is kind of like how much mana you want to make. It’s pretty wild to imagine how many people can’t make what they want and how many people get super defensive at the very mention of the subject.
In Case You Missed It… SCG 10/18/10-10/22/10!
Monday, October 25th – Jeff Cunningham’s articles from two weeks ago and the interview with Mark Rosewater set a precedent for Magic writers. We felt the impact last week when inspiration struck on all fronts.
Going Infinite – Let’s Hit the Tables
Monday, October 25th – This has been a classroom filled with trade theory and homework assignments. Consider it payment; now you can crossover into the mind of the master. Instead of talking about theory, you’re going to see it in action.
SCG Talent Search – Alterations: An Introduction
Monday, October 25th – Jeremy Froggatt wants to write a series all about altering card art! He starts with a quick step-by-step alteration of Molten-Tail Masticore. Check it out to see how it’s done!