Thursday, November 6th – Pro Tour: Berlin just came and went, and Elf Combo decks stomp(ied) all over the format. What does this mean for the upcoming PTQ season, and the value of cards in Extended? PLUS: Jace vs. Chandra releases this week, and it is chock full of goodies… but did WOTC miss the marketing boat on this fabulous product?
Wednesday, November 5th – It’s the fifth of November, and Kyle has brought the fireworks! With States mere days away, Mr. Sanchez brings us the latest version of his funky Elemental Control deck, a sixty-card force that powers out Horde of Notions and Mulldrifters galore! If you’re looking for a fun deck that’ll have the rogue factor, Kyle has the tech for you… [Editor’s Note – Due to Pro Tour: Berlin, the schedule is a little out of sync. Patrick Chapin and others will be appearing later in the week!]
Wednesday, November 5th – That’s right, folks… it’s back! While Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen battles it out at Pro Tour: Berlin, we have Nick Eisel bringing us a Shards of Alara 8-4 draft walkthrough each day, from pick 1 to pick 45. Nick supplies draft analysis in the forums! Rich Hoaen returns soon, to battle Nick head to head… watch this space!
Wednesday, November 5th – Here’s your chance to guess the theme correctly for the second week running. Here’s a clue. There was a Pro Tour this past weekend, in Berlin, and there were Results. Still struggling?
Wednesday, November 5th – It had literally been years since I had competed in a Grand Prix (or a Pro Tour, for that matter). With the weekend being relatively open, I decided to go for it and book my flight. Was it all worth it? I’m still trying to figure that one out…
Wednesday, November 5th – Pro Tour Berlin was this past weekend and Luis Scott-Vargas was crowned champ of a Top 8 filled with six elf combo decks. Gavin did very well for his first PT, and missed Day 2 by a hair.
Tuesday, November 4th – Constructed Master Gerry T didn’t quite rock the format at Pro Tour: Berlin, but his deck of choice did manage some strong finishes in the hands of others. Today’s One Step Ahead sees Gerry share his thought processes behind his extensive testing regime. He also brings us a recap of the Pro Tour from his own perspective…
Tuesday, November 4th – That’s right, folks… it’s back! While Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen battles it out at Pro Tour: Berlin, we have Nick Eisel bringing us a Shards of Alara 8-4 draft walkthrough each day, from pick 1 to pick 45. Nick supplies draft analysis in the forums! Rich Hoaen returns soon, to battle Nick head to head… watch this space!
Tuesday, November 4th – States is nearly upon us, and it’s time to show off anything and everything resembling sick tech. Today, I’ll be covering the deck I’ll most likely be playing at States, the best decks in the format, and then some of the odder lists I’ve been working on that haven’t yet seen the light of day.
Tuesday, November 4th – As the Monty Python boys taught us, three is the number of minutes thou shalt have to shuffle before each game, no more, possibly less. At the three minute mark you must present your deck. If you delay in presenting your deck after three minutes, you should receive a Slow Play infraction. I say “should†because this is one of those penalties that will almost never be given out.
Tuesday, November 4th – States is right around the corner, but Standard decks are springing up all over the place. Dave takes a look at some competitors from this past weekend’s Cruise Qualifier that are adjustable to match your wallet.
Tuesday, November 4th – The State Championships are fast approaching, and our metagame options are shaping up nicely. Chris Woltereck, one of the stronger proponents of Five-Color Control and the winner of the recent StarCityGames.com $5K Standard Open, shares his latest thoughts on the archetype, and brings us a comprehensive primer on how to defeat the deck he feels will be most popular come States – White Weenie. He also recounts a round-by-round report from the SCG $5K…
Monday, November 3rd – Dear Adam:
You’re smart. I know this because you can play chess blindfolded. With three people. Simultaneously. And win. While drunk. But you still have some issues with common multiplayer strategies – I see you trying to use them, but failing, and sometimes you seem frustrated as to why everyone is picking on you for no good reason. So let me reveal to you the second most fundamental skill anyone can learn in multiplayer….
Monday, November 3rd – Pro Tour: Berlin has come and gone, and the breakout story of the tournament is undoubtedly Combo Elves. With six copies making the Top 8, and the entire Top 4 packed with little Green men, it’s safe to say that Combo Elves is the strongest deck in the format. BPM looks at the core of the strategy, and shares some ideas on how to bring the monster down.
Monday, November 3rd – As a strategic exercise, and as a response to an enquiring reader, Stephen Menendian has turned his eye to a theoretical Vintage format in which no card is restricted! He examines the decks he feels would be the most broken in this most broken of formats, and investigates the lessons they teach the regular Vintage format…
