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Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #241 – Examining the Magic Money Machine

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Thursday, August 28th – I have seen one recurring theme in forum posts – people keep describing Magic Online as “a license to print money,” and persist in saying that online packs are free. Now I know that virtual products have value: I get paid for these articles, even though they exist solely as bits. Digital items have value – but the deeper question is whether Magic Online is a profit center for Wizards. Let’s crank some numbers and see.

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Tribal Thriftiness #38: A Chroma Angel of Fury

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Thursday, August 28th – Yes, it’s a horrible play on words, but as any reader of Dave knows, those are really the only kinds of puns he knows. This week, Dave digs into ways to make Eventide’s stepchild mechanic, Chroma, a viable deckbuilding strategy, and builds decks around three of the cheap-as-chips Chroma rares.

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The Kitchen Table #248 – Art Attack!

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Thursday, August 28th – For as long as I have played Magic (since Summer 1995), I have heard people talk about the art on cards. We talked about the good art, and we talked about the bad art. Today, I want to do something very simple. I will tell you what my favorite pieces of artwork are, and why I like them so much.

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Peebles Primers – Varieties of Mono-Red In Standard

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Wednesday, August 27th – Mono-Red is currently the deck of choice for the aggressive player seeking to smash face in Standard competition. At Grand Prix: Copenhagen, two Mono-Red decks faced off in the final match… but this was no ordinary mirror match. BPM investigates the critical differences in approach of the two successful decks, and presents the strengths and weaknesses of both…

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Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #3

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Wednesday, August 27th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

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You Lika The Juice? – PTQ Panic Time

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Wednesday, August 27th – I’ve been kicking around Necroskitter quite a bit lately, and I have to admit he’s much more impressive with a Doran in the house. Bulkowski’s got some seriously good quality creatures here with Fulminator Mage, Colossus, and Cloudthresher… Firespouts, Soul Snuffers, and Incremental Blight gives some serious creature-sweeper power.

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Feature Article – Play By Play at the Great Britain Vintage Nationals 2008

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Wednesday, August 27th – Many Magic players find Vintage fascinating because of the range of cards are available, which creates the most complex interactions in the game. Magic now stands at around 9000 cards available in the card pool; so, inevitably, there was more than passing interest at the Vintage tables, as many of the Nationals players came to see the most powerful decks in Magic battle it out for the title of Great Britain Vintage National Champion 2008.

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Insider Trading – The Current Economic State of Magic Online

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Wednesday, August 27th – Magic Online is one of the most important aspects of the Magic Brand. Wizards of the Coast stands to make great profits off of this program. The current Magic Online economy is on a downward spiral – not for the game itself, but for the value of cards in-game. In today’s edition of Insider Trading, Ben talks about why now is a good time to build up your Magic Online collection, and the potential ramifications of the current downturn in Magic Online card pricing.

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Feature Article – More Five-Color Control in Block Constructed

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Tuesday, August 26th – Five-Color Control for Lorwyn / Shadowmoor Block Constructed has taken many forms over the course of the season. Gerry Thompson, winner of Grand Prix: Denver, believes that the strategy is the best for anyone serious about taking home a Blue Envelope this coming weekend. He presents the latest version of his Grand Prix winning deck, with detailed sideboarding plans and matchup strategies!

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Limited Lessons – Mono-Blue in Shadowmoor / Eventide Draft

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Tuesday, August 26th – According to those in the know, drafting mono-color decks is quite the cat’s whiskers in Shadowmoor / Eventide draft. While the whole world knows about the power of Mono-Red, and Mono-Black has always been a favorite, it seems that Mono-Blue Aggro is a strong contender. Nick takes us through the finer points of the strategy…

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Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #2

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Tuesday, August 26th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

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Deconstructing Constructed – Super Kithkin and The New Kids on the Block

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Tuesday, August 26th – This weekend I rocked my last PTQ in NorCal, and other than a very long and boring drive up and the worst freeway on-ramp I’ve seen in a long time (more on that later), the PTQ was a pleasant experience. I have all the Top 8 lists, and some of them are doozies, including Mono-Green Elves, a Furystoke Giant deck, and a Merfolk Toast hybrid.

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The Riki Rules – It’s Not Easy Being a Green Head Judge

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Tuesday, August 26th – Calling the draft at Nats was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my judging career. By all accounts, from players and judges alike, I did well. I got through my lines without making any flubs and my voice never made any awkward cracks.

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Removed From Game – Watercooler

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Tuesday, August 26th – At virtual watercoolers around the world, the fat is being chewed and the numbers crunched over the current crop of contenders for entry into the Hall of Fame. Fresh back from Denmark, Rich ‘Copen’ Hagon takes you inside the numbers of the big contenders, argues for the stats he thinks are really significant, and offers his ha’porth on Olivier Ruel. And reminds you that thirteen of the worst puns ever await you on the audio coverage from the weekend.

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Innovations – Winning The Game, or EV Isn’t Everything

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Monday, August 25th – A chance to win the game… that’s why we play, right? We’re constantly looking for the tech, tips, and tactics that’ll give us the edge in our tournament play. However, what are the factors of relevance in our actual victory? Patrick investigates the value of resources inherent in the system…

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