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Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #190 – Magical Weekend

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Last week was a long, hard slog, with too much work, a nasty cold and no Magic. In short, exciting things failed to happen. What was worse was that I had already bought some online Tenth Edition packs, but the release events didn’t start until Friday. I knew the packs were there, and that I had to wait to open them. It was like being a kid two weeks before Christmas. The weekend, however, promised to be better. My goal was to play a lot of Magic, and to hit as many formats as possible.

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From The Lab Island: Why Does Everyone Hate the Pros?

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This week, Craig “The Professor” Jones waxes lyrical on the upcoming Invitational. Does he beg for your vote? Of course he does. That said, this article is far more than self-promotion. Prof discusses the true nature of the Invitational, and posits the theory that the much-discussed Storyteller ballot is actually a complete masterstroke… read on to find out why!

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Limited Lessons — X Marks The Draft

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Today marks the opening of the Tenth Edition Draft queues on Magic Online… and Nick Eisel is here to help. In this illuminating article, Nick breaks down the top commons in each of the colors, and looks at some of the stronger draft archetypes. Is U/W the way to go with White? Is Four-Color Green, or even Five-Color Green, viable in a format bursting with mana fixing? Nick reveals all…

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Drafting With Kenji – TPF #5

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Richie Hoaen, our resident draft expert for many a month, has decided to hang up his boots… and in his place we’re proud to announce Kenji Tsumura! As before, Kenji will take us through a Time Spiral draft from pick 1 to pick 45, before sharing his draft deck and commenting briefly on the games. Thanks for the great run, Rich, we’ll miss you… and hello Kenji!

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Deconstructing Constructed – Interviews and GenCon Predictions

Read Josh Silvestri every Tuesday... at StarCityGames.com!
Today, instead of just hearing me blather on about the awesomeness of Vintage, I’ve decided to have one of my friend’s talk about his thoughts on the format too. All while giving some guesstimates for the Top 8 of not only the Vintage, but the Legacy Championships this weekend!

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Removed From Game — I Don’t Listen To Hip-Hop

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It’s time to vote with Rich Hagon this week. First he shares with you the Gordian Knot that is the Hall Of Fame ballot, invites you to educate him on all things Hall-like, and then explores the carnage that is the Storyteller vote for the Invitational. Join Rich, and feel thoroughly enfranchised – after all, there’s nothing quite like a good enfranchising…

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Insert Column Name Here – Enduring Until Renewal

Read The Ferrett every Monday... at StarCityGames.com!It helps to actually draw the bombs once you open them. Alas, I had no such luck this week. But hey, it’s the summer doldrums, that’s to be expected, right?

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Feature Article – Twice Told Tales

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John Friggin’ Rizzo is up for the Invitational, alongside a bevy of fine writers and storytellers. Of course, we all know there’s only one JFR… and today’s article is good for what ails ya. Expert tales of Magic and mayhem, some Standard and Extended offerings, and a genuine attempt to crack Vintage wide open! Is there nothing that this man cannot do?

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Innovations – U.S. Nationals Tournament Report *19th* Part 2: Execution

Read Patrick Chapin every Monday... at StarCityGames.com!
Last week, Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin took us through his preparations for U.S. Nationals in Baltimore. This week, armed with his final 75, he brings us all the action from the tournament itself. Match details, draft pick posers, Flores side bets, and fun stories, in one wonderful package! Intrigued? Then read on…

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Drafting With Kenji – TSP #4

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Richie Hoaen, our resident draft expert for many a month, has decided to hang up his boots… and in his place we’re proud to announce Kenji Tsumura! As before, Kenji will take us through a Time Spiral draft from pick 1 to pick 45, before sharing his draft deck and commenting briefly on the games. Thanks for the great run, Rich, we’ll miss you… and hello Kenji!

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Down And Dirty – Envy For The Invi

Read Kyle Sanchez every Monday... at StarCityGames.com!
It has painfully come to my attention that many of my “readers” don’t know who I am, or what I’m about. I tend to write in similes and metaphors, and as such many of my true feelings about Magic, its players, and my true personality are lost in translation. It was several angry emails from several very serious detractors, early on Friday morning. that really opened my eyes. Many of the things that were written to me wouldn’t make it past the StarCityGames.com censors…

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Levelling Up – Exploring New Horizons: U/G Goyf in Block

Read Tiago Chan every Friday... at StarCityGames.com!
Tiago Chan, under the expert guidance of Antonino De Rosa, decided to lay down the Blue/Black Block Constructed cards and take up the U/G Tarmogoyf mantle. After a hideous MTGO streak playing control, maybe a little tempo/aggro was a fine remedy for success. For anyone still wanting to rumble with the best two-drop in an age, Tiago has the tips and tricks for you!

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Flores Friday – Fulfilling Expectations: How To Build A Sideboard That Isn’t Embarrassing

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Today’s edition of Flores Friday sees Mike deconstruct the myths behind the creation of an exquisite sideboard. So many of our final fifteens are assembled as an apology rather than as a weapon. By looking at the math behind the process, and examining the true goals of sideboard design, Mike shows us ways to improve our deckbuilding skills in an article that’s destined to become a classic.

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Not Magical Hack — Mono-Blue in Block

Read Sean McKeown every Friday... at StarCityGames.com!
I would say that this article will be different from your normal Magical Hack, but I don’t think it will be. You’re going to hear the same kind of stories that you always do when you come to a site like this one. But my perspective is different than what it once was – since the last time I’ve written, I’ve fallen off the face of the earth, completely reorganized and relocated my life, sold off my physical and digital collections, quit the game for six months, and returned again in the everlasting hunt for a healthy yet time-consuming hobby. Seeing as I’m writing this at 1:22am, you might have guessed that I haven’t been successful at the healthy part.

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The Magic Show #56 — Drafting With Evan

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Hello everybody, today’s show focuses on an 8-4 draft I played in the other day, come along with me as I guide you through all 45 picks and subsequent deckbuildling. I also include the live recaps of the matches and my Invitational Bid Video. Woohoo!

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