How Coverage Writers Get It Right – A Response to The Ferrett’s Video Article
Eli tells us exactly what he wants to see from the Magic coverage establishment and throws down a gauntlet. Will you be the one who takes it up?
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Deep Analysis – Early Trends in Extended
With the Week 1 Extended PTQ results now in Richard Feldman looks at the trends and patterns from the successful decklists across the world. It’s clear that there are four major contenders in the modern Extended metagame. Planning your next PTQ trip with these decks in mind is a surefire way to gain an advantage on the field.
Down And Dirty – Staying Faithful At The Bunny Ranch
Extended is a rich tapestry of options, and Kyle is almost driven blind by the sweetmeats on display. Today’s Down And Dirty sees Mr Sanchez swinging with the guy he feels is the best creature in Extended. And no, it’s not a Green guy from Future Sight… Intrigued? Then read on!
Drafting With Tiago – LLL #36
Tiago Chan, Portugal’s Magic dynamo, takes us by the hand and leads us through the choppy waters of a triple-Lorwyn draft on Magic Online. He shares each and every pick, from one to forty-five, and supplies expert commentary on the draft and the games. For more detailed information, visit the forums!
Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #209 – PTQ Preparation
The Extended PTQ season is beginning. A lot of people will be writing about the techie new decks, and what won which PTQ. I’ll chip in with a couple of other thoughts: on metagaming and netdecking, on slow play, and on Morningtide – which will be part of the Extended metagame starting February first.
Tribal Thriftiness: There Can Be Only One… uh… Old Dragon
Dave tires of playing mere sixty-card decks. Dave struggles against the oppression of “four-of†deck construction. Dave yearns to take to the skies and lead his forces to victory! So barring playing with Form of the Dragon, how can Dave shed his meager mortal mage shell and fly, free from the constrictions of tournament Magic? By heading out for a little Elder Dragon Highlander, of course.
The Kitchen Table #215 – Five Color Overhaul
Hello folks, and welcome back to the column charged with the exploration of all things casual. I’m your continuing host, Abe Sargent. Today, I have a significant treat for all Five Color fans out there.
So Many Insane Plays – GAT in Action
Vintage, it seems, has turned from the combo table, opting instead to feast on the attack step. Stephen Menendian, Vintage World Champion, takes his GAT deck into the Workshop Aggro fray, with mixed results. As usual, the detail in his report is phenomenal, and the insight he offers cannot be ignored. If you’re looking for an edge at your next Vintage tournament, look no further!
Peebles Primers – Aggro Doran in Extended
The PTQ results are in, and it seems the Extended metagame is as diverse as we’d hoped… and as confusing as we’d feared. Nevertheless, though the fog we can see a few beacons of strength, and Aggro Doran is one such light. Today’s Peebles Primers takes a long look at the deck that packs the colorful treefolk, and leads us through the matchups and sideboarding against a number of key strategies…
Drafting With Tiago – LLL #35
Tiago Chan, Portugal’s Magic dynamo, takes us by the hand and leads us through the choppy waters of a triple-Lorwyn draft on Magic Online. He shares each and every pick, from one to forty-five, and supplies expert commentary on the draft and the games. For more detailed information, visit the forums!
You Lika the Juice? – Tireless Siege
When last I wrote this column, I was undecided what deck to play for the Pro Tour: Hollywood Qualifier I was attending down at the Star City Game Center. I had the “Doran Goodstuff†deck ready to roll; it was already pulled together and awaiting sleeves…
Chatter of the Squirrel – Fun
As everyone knows, I don’t play a lot of Magic Online. Whenever I do, I have experiences like the one yesterday that make me loathe the anonymity of the Internet and the readiness with which people take advantage of it…
Unlocking Legacy – Deck Check: Welder Survival
In the wake of Worlds, we have several new and revitalized decks to pore over. Doug takes a look at Welder Survival, long a deck sitting just beyond the horizon in the metagame, and brought to new attention by Worlds coverage. Find out how it ranks and tests and read Stuart Wright’s thoughts on the deck. Also, read about the importance of testing to learn and not to win and what makes a good testing partner!
YouTubes Are Go: Why Magic Reporting Sucks
For his three hundredth article for StarCityGames.com, The Ferrett has done something special – he’s ventured onto Evan Erwin’s turf and gone to YouTube! Watch The Ferrett explain, in his own voice, why the reporting and commentary at the Magic Invitational and Worlds was, um… Not good.
Sullivan Library – The Disagreeables of 2007
Adrian is in a disagreeable mood. Today’s Sullivan Library looks back at some of things, people, and ideas that have ground his gears in 2007. He disagrees with his home town, with many a writer on this very site, with Wizards of the Coast, and much more! Do you agree or disagree with him? Click here to find out!