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So Many Insane Plays – All About Bob: Confidant Control in Vintage

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Monday, October 19th – In today’s So Many Insane Plays, Vintage Maestro Stephen Menendian brings us an in-depth look at Dark Confidant, a.k.a. Bob. He presents Confidant Control, a deck that’s poised to pounce on the Vintage metagame. Bob has been heralded as the best draw engine in the format… Do you agree?

[Editor’s Note: The Pro Tour has thrown the schedule off kilter, and Patrick Chapin will be appearing later this week. Stay tuned!]

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The Long & Winding Road – Creating a Legacy

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Monday, October 19th – For many players, the jump to Legacy is a leap of faith into the unknown of Magic’s past. There are now as many “blocks” of Magic that are barred from Extended (seven: Ice Age, Mirage, Tempest, Masques, Invasion, Odyssey, Onslaught) as are allowed in it, and that doesn’t include the pre-Ice Age sets or Portal. This means that Legacy has over double the card pool allowed in Extended play.

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Feature Article – Ascension Control in Standard

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Monday, October 19th – One of the cards that jumped out at me in the Zendikar spoiler, along with everyone else, was Bloodchief Ascension; however, unlike everyone else, I felt like Pyromancer Ascension was a perhaps even more powerful enchantment. Just like at a sandwich shop, two-for-one deals make anyone stop and take notice.

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The Kitchen Table #308 – The Greatest Casual Screw of All Time

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Monday, October 19th – I want to hop in our time machine and talk about an event that occurred in Magic’s history that still reverberates through the game today. The purpose of today’s article is to look back on one of the greatest changes this game ever had, and reflect on how it impacted the casual player at the time.

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Feature Article – Combo in the New Standard

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Friday, October 16th – Nick Eisel returns to the pages of StarCityGames.com with a spicy Combo deck for Zendikar Standard! If you’re tired of beating down with Vampires, or you can’t make your Control deck shine without Reflecting Pool, Nick has the fresh tech for you!

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Feature Article – Confidence

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Friday, October 16th – Confidence is a tricky thing to tie down, but it seems that those at the highest level of the game have it in abundance. How can you maximize your confidence, and how does it affect your game? Quentin leads the way…

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Drafting With Olivier – M10 #17

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Friday, October 16th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

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The Magic Show #161 – Goodbye Lorwyn, Hello Zendikar!

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Friday, October 16th – Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of The Magic Show. This week we have a slightly truncated edition due to the fact that I’m live in Austin, Texas for the Pro Tour, but rest assured we still have some goodness for you. We’ll say goodbye to Lorwyn with a look back at some truly embarrassing statements made about cards from that monster four-set block, as well as looking forward to the new Zendikar Standard with some hot new decks. Let’s go!

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Embracing the Chaos – EDH League Week 2 and The Perfect Storm

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Friday, October 16th – In this week’s Embracing the Chaos, Sheldon Menery rounds two excellent games from his local EDH league, with broken plays and turns that highlight why this format is expanding at an alarming rate!

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The Secret Lair – Constructed Casual Staples and Crunchy Goblin Popcorn

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Friday, October 16th – So here’s the scenario. There’s this cool game Magic: The Gathering. You’ve not played it before or are coming back after a break from the game. You want to pick up some cards, but funds are limited. What do you get, or rather which cards will give you more Bang for your Buck?

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You Lika The Juice? – Standard: Let’s Not Forget Alara!

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Friday, October 16th – October has been an exciting time. We’ve finally shrugged off the oppressively powerful cards from Lorwyn/Shadowmoor that have been dominating Standard for so long. Add to that the rush of an exciting new set chock full of enticing new cards, and it all makes for a wild ride for Magic players as we try to figure out what to play now.

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MTGCast Special – Zendikar, Magic, and Improving your play with Noah Weil

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Friday, October 16th – Pro Tour: Austin competitor and former R&D intern Noah Weil sits down with Gavin Verhey to talk about Magic in a rousing hour long interview. Topics discussed include Zendikar in both Limited and Constructed; Noah’s experiences in R&D; how to get better at competitive play; the recent rules changes to Magic; whether the Vivid Lands, Reflecting Pool, and Bitterblossom were too good; and much, much, more!

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Reflecting Ruel – Pro Tour: Austin Deck Choice

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Friday, October 16th – The Pro Tour has officially begun, and Olivier Ruel is in fighting mood. Today, he shares his two choices for battle on the eve of the tournament, plus a few ideas on how to come out of the Magical Closet…

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Sullivan Library – Getting the Most Out of the Philly $5K

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Thursday, October 15th – With the StarCityGames.com $5000 Standard Open in Philadelphia now in the books, Adrian Sullivan examines the results and decklists in order to gain an advantage for Standard play. He investigates the Jund phenomenon, and updates a successful fringe deck with Zendikar cards.

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The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Investigating the Philly $5K

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Thursday, October 15th – Brian Kibler is currently living large in Austin, preparing for the upcoming Pro Tour. While Extended is understandably off the article menu, today bmk discusses the results from the Standard $5000 Open. He examines the metagame as it now stands, and shares his idea of a mostly Mono White Control strategy.

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