Friday, November 5th – Our first elimination for the StarCityGames.com Talent Search happens today, folks. Prepare to shed tears of joy… and tears of sadness. Congratulations to winners; consolations to the loser…
Thompson’s effort to unseat Bertoncini caused him no bad karma throughout the tournament Sunday. After an 0-2 start on Saturday he tore through all comers in the Legacy format. That set up a showdown between Gerry and James Rynkiewicz. For Thompson it was his THIRD time in the Finals of a StarCityGames.com Open event, but did he have what it took to finally win? He gave it his all, but ultimately James’ deck had the better draws and Thompson failed to pull out the victory. That means James Rynkiewicz is the 2010 StarCityGames.com Legacy Open champion in Boston! |
Friday, November 5th – Linchpins provide the pommel, playtesting forges the glowing steel, and sideboarding finishes and provides that wonderful shine. But there is another step, and that is choosing your battles, metagaming.
Friday, November 5th – For a long time, this was a Standard deck that cost $5, had solid matchups against Mono-Green Ramp and U/W, and boasted turn 3 kills. Then I added Adventuring Gear which led to fetchlands, and then it got expensive.
Friday, November 5th – Today I’m going to recount the horror and occasional splendor of the StarCityGames.com Battle Royale. The format was Budget Standard; the four participants in the challenge were me, Todd Anderson, Gavin Verhey, and Max McCall.
Friday, November 5th – Who’s this? Everyone’s favorite, Kenji Tsumura! His singular viewpoints on drafting will surely help you expand your ideas on the format. Let’s welcome him to StarCityGames.com!
Friday, November 5th – Do you want to be proooo like Gerard Fabiano? Then sit by the fire and read his stories. You might learn a thing or two.
Friday, November 5th – A box informing me that my opponent had conceded from the game popped up, followed by another which displayed 5 Scars of Mirrodin packs. My budget 2- ticket deck had just won 3 consecutive Magic Online 8-man events…
Friday, November 5th – NOW WITH VIDEO! Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week we talk the biggest tournament series on the planet along with a few words for our friend Mr. Mind Sculptor. Let’s go!
Friday, November 5th – Well, Kibler hasn’t had the best experiences at European GPs and Bochum proved to be no exception. Read his detailed report, and find and return his binder!!!
Friday, November 5th – Bennie realized some important lessons in Magic and in life about setting himself for unrealistic expectations. Figure out how you can be happier, too, and take a look at these cool States lists!
Thursday, November 4th – Zach Carter talks about the N-word. That’s right, “Noob.” He’s also joined by a special guest from WotC. Listen to this cast, talk about it in the forums, and cast your vote!
Thursday, November 4th – Judging from his Magic writing portfolio, he would’ve had a career as a best-selling author of fiction if he hadn’t chosen to be a “marketing analyst†instead. Same thing, I guess. Osyp Lebedowicz tells you about PT New Orleans.
Thursday, November 4th – In his second video draft, Matteo takes us from the first picks to the final tables!
Thursday, November 4th – Jeremy’s Alterations series continues by discussing what you’ll need in your toolbox in order to do alters of your very own. He then reworks an Oblivion Ring with a quick pic-by-pic. Discuss and vote!
