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The Justice League – Top Penalties

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Thursday, March 26th – Unfortunately, most of the penalties we give are to good, honest folk, the kind you really want to sit across from during a match, and they’re out there getting penalized for a simple mistake or misunderstanding. These penalties are necessary to keep the integrity and fairness of an event, but that doesn’t mean I have to enjoy handing them out. In an effort to save both players and judges from heartache, here are some of the most common and easily avoidable penalties.

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Down And Dirty – Apex Mentality: The Keys to Success

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Wednesday, March 25th – In today’s enlightening edition of Down And Dirty, Kyle Sanchez discusses the relevance of reaching an apex in both deck design and personal confidence. He suggests that the key to success on the Magic stage in comprised of a basic five-step process of confidence of deck design. Intrigued? Then read on!

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Drafting With Olivier – Shards/Shards/Conflux #10

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Wednesday, March 25th – 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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Chatter of the Squirrel – What is the Next Level?

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Wednesday, March 25th – The feeling that comes with truly reaching the next level is almost indescribable. It feels like you’re walking in one smooth transition from the brown dense rush hour of Jakarta into one of those pure-100%-oxygen chambers inside which I imagine Michael Jackson chooses to sleep.

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At the Gathering – Retention

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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…

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The Kitchen Table #278 – Shandalar Green Decks

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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.

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MTGCast #147 – Papa Bear is Back!

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Wednesday, March 25th – In this week’s edition of MTGCast, there’s talk about MTGO Pauper play, Alara Reborn, and much more!

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Feature Article – Topping Grand Prix: Chicago (1st)

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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!

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Feature Article – Redundancy: Breaking the Rules

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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…

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Sullivan Library – The Wisconsin $3000 Tournament

On Saturday, March 28th, the StarCityGames.com $5,000 Standard Open Tournament Series comes to Indianapolis! This fun-filled weekend includes the SCG 5K itself, a Game in the Gulf Cruise Qualifier, a Pro Tour Qualifier, tons of side events and more!
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!

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Legacy’s Allure – A View From The Top – Grand Prix Interviews

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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!

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Removed From Game – Uncle Rich’s Magic Travel Guide

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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.

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Tribal Thriftiness #61 – The Star Attraction

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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.

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Innovations – Winning With Blue in Extended

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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!

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So Many Insane Plays – Mastering The Perfect Storm: High-Level Tips for Winning With TPS

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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…

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