Last week’s article made me realize something important. Some players don’t understand that there is a casual metagame. If you sit down to play some random casual players, there are some things you can expect to see on a regular basis.
I don’t see any reason to rehash Centaurs, Assassins, Imps, or Skeletons. I also don’t see the need to try Thrulls after Flawed Paradigm gave it such a valiant effort in the Forums a few weeks ago. I’m left with half of the Tribes of Five list: Avatars, Kirin, Lizard, Lord, and Nephilim. Which to choose for a deck this week?
Adam continues his examination of the folklore found in Magic: the Gathering. Today, a look at the role of White…
As the creator of Battle Royale, I suppose it’s time I put my money where my mouth is… Thing is, I’ve very little money, and my mouth is usually crammed with food. Ah well, at least I can put up a struggle when pressed. Talen Lee, bring it on!
The invincible Talen Lee takes on a fresh challenger… without a Skeletal Vampire in sight! How can this be? Is he ill? Read on to find out…
Ben, the recent second-place finisher in the 2006 U.S. Nationals, takes us through the design of his successful U/R Tron deck. With strong matchups across the board, these Blue/Red mana-mad decks are proving to be a powerful force in the metagame. Ben, in his first article, shares the card choices and sideboard strategies that almost propelled him to the top!
With the recent changes to Time Vault, Stephen feels that Meandeck Gifts – his most treasured creation – is once again viable in Magic’s most powerful format. Today’s article is a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of certain cards and matchups. Looking for an edge in your local Vintage metagame? Look no further!
Blisterguy returns semi-triumphantly from his National Championship… back-to-back top 8 performances in consecutive years is not to be sniffed at. He shares the fun of the competition, plus his usual breakdown of the Magic Online Metagame and trade rooms.
Rich shares his Drafting technique in today’s installment of “Drafting With Rich!” As usual, he runs through a complete RGD draft from pick one to pick forty-five, and adds a brief commentary on his performance and final build. If you’d like some more detailed deconstruction, come visit the forums!
Adam continues his intriguing series of articles examining the folklore behind Magic: The Gathering.
Although it was nearly 90 degrees on Saturday, the temperature isn’t what got my blood flowing: It was the 137 competitors coming together for StarCityGames’ Amateur Challenge. Packing a huge variety of decks in one of the most fun and fulfilling formats seen in recent history, these hopefuls converged in a colossal struggle for the coveted Amateur Challenge trophy or, failing ultimate victory, a piece of the fifty-box prize pool.
Craig (me) finishes his (my) report on English Nationals 2006. When we left him (me), he (I) was poised at a precarious 5-2 after one day of play, looking to pose a strong challenge for a Top 8 spot. This concluding article deals with every match of Day 2, including an epic five-game final. Highs, lows, some startling and entertaining plays… and a mulligan to three.
Set reviews are like asses. Everyone has one. They all stink. Yet, we still want to see what everyone else’s look like. Here’s mine. Breathe deep the stench of my enlightenment.
Adam continues his Folklore daily series with a look at witchcraft in Magic.
After a brief sabbatical for Canadian Nationals, Rich Hoaen is back! In this popular series, the Draft Master takes us through an RGD draft from pick 1 to pick 45, sharing his draft process every step of the way. He supplies a final decklist, and comments on the build and performance. For more detailed deconstruction, come visit the forums!
