Wednesday, March 25th – Last week, we left off after acquiring new players from scratch. We had attracted people with no exposure to Magic, and who have probably have never played a Collectible Card Game in their life. We covered how to get them in and intrigued by the game. But now what? You don’t just let them jump in head first…
Wednesday, March 25th – I have long touted the value of Shandalar in this column. Designed by no less a game star than Sid Meier himself, the 1997 PC game Magic: the Gathering was one of the best games of all time (in my not-usually-humble opinion). The campaign was entitled Shandalar.
Wednesday, March 25th – In this week’s edition of MTGCast, there’s talk about MTGO Pauper play, Alara Reborn, and much more!
Wednesday, March 25th – Fresh of his epic win in Pro Tour: Kyoto, Gabriel Nassif rocked to Chicago for a little Legacy action. Two days and countless victories later, he stood atop the Magical pile once more. Today, he shares his tournament stories and deck tips, alongside a bonus Extended Faeries list!
Tuesday, March 24th – Alara/Conflux Limited is proving to be a tricky beast to master. Today, Limited guru Quentin Martin looks at Redundancy, and how paying close attention to your game plan can bear dividends on the battlefield. He also touches on Extended, continuing his discussion on Faeries from last week after a fine performance at a 148-player PTQ…
Tuesday, March 24th – Last weekend, Adrian entered a $3000 Magic tournament in Wisconsin. Today, he shares his thoughts on his Sealed pool before moving onto an in-depth analysis of the successful Standard decks. With the StarCityGames.com $5000 Standard Open this coming weekend, it pays to be prepared!
Tuesday, March 24th – Aside from the match coverage and player interviews, we don’t find out much about how Magic players get to the final tables in a Grand Prix. What may seem like a cunning deck choice may have been luck, while a strange card selection might have been soundly chosen and proven in the field. Today, Doug interviews three Top 8 competitors from Grand Prix: Chicago for their insights about deck choices, practice time and unlikely wins. Join in for interviews with Andrew Probasco, Gabriel Nassif and Brian Six, in this week’s Legacy’s Allure!
Tuesday, March 24th – Part Two of your cut-out-and-keep travel guide to Magic sees us finally pack our bags, work out when we need to get to the airport, get the best seat on the plane, and sees us safely on dry land at the other end. Featuring yet more modern popular culture references from that arbiter of cool, Rich Hagon.
Tuesday, March 24th – This week, Dave explores a budget variation on a popular tabletop multiplayer version that is picking up steam around his neck of the woods.
Monday, March 23rd – Patrick Chapin, fresh off a PTQ final appearance, brings us a comprehensive guide to winning with Blue Faeries in the current Extended metagame. In an article packed with intriguing tips and tricks, the Innovator keeps nothing back. If you’re serious about qualifying for Honolulu, you can’t miss this!
Monday, March 23rd – In this excellent primer from the Vintage Maestro, Stephen Menendian shares some top-shelf tips of how to maximize your chances with format favorite The Perfect Storm. By breaking down his advice into salient points, Stephen shares his wisdom on one of Vintage’s most powerful archetypes…
Monday, March 23rd – 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!
Monday, March 23rd – Talking about Magic can be a very healthy process. You tend to learn a lot from friends while traveling to tournaments just by simple discussions on draft theory, pick order, or deck construction. Differing viewpoints can help you form your own theories on the subject of discussion, eventually turning you into a stronger player.
Monday, March 23rd – There are a lot of articles out there about winning, and why shouldn’t that be the case? When you read an article, you want to read about LSV winning 18 consecutive matches because that’s what WE want to do. We all want to win.
Friday, March 20th – If you’ve been following the popular Drafting With Olivier series, you’ll have noticed that Oli is a fan of drafting Five-Color Control in Alara/Alara/Conflux. Today, he brings us an excellent and practical primer for the archetype, including pick selections and overall strategy. He also shares his Extended Swans list for good measure!
