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One Step Ahead – Overrated, Underrated

Thursday, October 21st – Stealing a page out of Cedric Phillip’s book, I want to go over a few cards/decks and then give my opinion on whether they’re over or underrated. U/W Control? Overrated. Mimic Vat? Memoricide? Read to find out.

Stay Cool, Be Real

Thursday, October 21st – Gerard Fabiano has some lessons for ya’ll in communication, innovation, and more. He builds a Venser deck and a white weenie deck for your consideration for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Standard Open: Charlotte.

Embracing the Chaos – Other People’s Decks

Wednesday, October 20th – It occurred to me that there are other people who are building cool and interesting decks for the format, and I’d like to start a semi-regular feature talking about them. This week: Aaron Fortino’s Teneb deck!

The Puck Stops Here

Wednesday, October 20th – If you’ve ever opened an article by a great Magic theorist, and looked at the list, and said to yourself, “There’s no way I can afford to build this,” this article is for you.

The Scars Ahead

Wednesday, October 20th – I couldn’t wait for Scars of Mirrodin to be Prereleased on Magic Online. I’ve played ten Sealed Decks in the past three days, and I’ll try to go over everything I’ve learned during my grind.

Thirst for Knowledge – Feeling Green

Wednesday, October 20th – Elves won the StarCityGames.com Standard Open. Again. When everyone and his brother are playing Jace, ramp, or burn spells, what hope do little green men have?

Drafting with Anton – Scars of Mirrodin #1!

Wednesday, October 20th – I’m really excited to leave M11 behind me and be back in a format with a lot more depth. I loved Mirrodin the first time around, and much of my success came in that format.

Constructed Criticism – Burnin’ Down the House

Tuesday, October 19th – Todd had a blast with Mono-Red at the last SCG Open and recommends a tweaked version for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Standard Open in Charlotte! Check out his detailed tournament report.

Planeswalkers: Stop Printing Them

Tuesday, October 19th – Overall, as currently designed, I think Magic would be better off if no more planeswalkers were ever printed except for the occasional block featuring them.

Going Infinite – Momentum

Tuesday, October 19th – Jon Medina explains how building momentum in your trade binder is more important than getting value! Also, how will social networking change how you make money? Which are the latest cards to keep an eye on?

Flow of Ideas – Topical Blend #1: The Day Magic Died

Tuesday, October 19th – By now, I’m sure you’ve all heard the news. It’s been a crazy few days. But for all intents and purposes, Magic as we know it is dead.
I can’t help but wonder, “Where did we go so wrong?”

Video Drafting With Anton – Scars of Mirrodin #1! (HI-RES)

Hi-Res Version of Anton’s Article.

City of Brass – When Is a Card Not a Card?

Tuesday, October 19th – Ancestral Recall is in contention for the distinction of “Best Card in Magic the Gathering.” It’s not a card one lightly says “is terrible.” But sometimes it is.

Darksteele Cube – Art Fight: Red

Monday, October 18th – Welcome to Art Fight: Part Red! If you weren’t here a couple weeks ago, here is the first installment, which covers white, blue, and black cards in the cube. Thea goes over your favorite cube cards – which should you run?

Innovations – Ffej, Heezy, and Zvi

Monday, October 18th – “Liar.” I can only imagine what twisted machinations must have been breeding beneath the sweaty brow of poor Jeff Cunningham. No mortal man should have to face such a maniac in any arena of life, let alone Liar’s Dice.