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      SCG Daily – A Deck a Day: Quoz’s Revenge

      What will the dice bring today? I doubt today’s deck can top yesterday’s Battlewagon-power fest, but can Abe at least equal it? They say a cook is only as good as his ingredients. What will Abe’s ingredient be?

      The Kitchen Table – Closed Until Tomorrow

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      Unfortunately, Abe Sargent’s adventures at the Kitchen Table will not be available today, for technical reasons. Be sure to return tomorrow, when we’ll have a double-dose of casual goodness!

      The $16,000 Lightning Helix – A PT Honolulu Report, Part 2 *2nd*

      Magic the Gathering Pro Tour Honolulu!

      Craig returns with the final part of his entertaining Honolulu report. His Day 2 performances, the role of luck in Magic, and the story of that incredible Lighning Helix… all available with one click of the mouse. The sights, the sounds, the plays, and the glory… only available at StarCityGames.com!

      [Click here to read The $16,000 Lightning Helix – A PT Honolulu Report, Part 1 *2nd*]

      Grim Longing in Virginia – A Report *T8*

      After a Top 8 performance and an eight-hour sleep, Stephen took to the field of Sunday’s SCG P9 Richmond tournament with an Ichorid-free deck. Not content with claiming a Top 8 spot the previous day… Stephen wanted to repeat the experience. Another day, another report filled with expert advice and play-by-play walkthroughs, from the pen of one of the premier Vintage minds in the game today.

      Magic Online Musings: This Week on MTGO #8

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      The blisterguy is ill this week… but he’s still done his best to put virtual pen to virtual paper. From the isolation of his sick-bed, he brings you the bare bones of the Magic Online metagame. Why does he do it, if he feels so low? Because he loves us all that much.

      Maybe It Is As Simple As Black and White: Orzhov Control in Post-Honolulu Standard

      While I was following the Honolulu coverage, I was immediately drawn to the presence of Dimir House Guard present in the large number of Orzhov-based control decks. These control decks were utilizing the Temporary Solution idea of having multiple maindeck tutor targets that were versatile against the field (Wrath, Fetters), as well as singletons or silver bullets. It was a brilliant strategy.

      SCG Daily – A Deck a Day: Oh, My Keldon

      Do you dream of attacking with an unstoppable creature? Ever wanted to swing with the largest monster possible? Do you aspire to smash face with a ridiculously powerful beast?

      If so, Abe’s your guy. A monster that beats with a six figure power? How can you not read this?

      Food For Thought: Mono-White UrzaTron

      I’ve just had one of those moments. This happens to me often. Particularly when a new set arrives. I wonder just exactly what the emotion is – euphoria? Elation? Wonderment? There’s an intangible something that goes off in my head, and it just exploded.

      I have seen the next big thing.

      Learn From The Best

      Who let the pros get their hooks into Standard? Don’t they know Zoo is bad, and that control is always the best strategy in this format? I mean, what kind of craziness is it that leads to a deck that runs dudes who attack for three taking the top 8 of a format? I mean… what the hell? Who listens to the pros?

      Guilty pleasure time: I do.

      The Vintage Friggorid Explosion – A Report *T8*

      Stephen brings us a detailed report of his recent Top 8 performance on Day 1 of the SCG P9 Richmond. With extensive information on the testing process, coupled with play-by-play roundups of each match, Stephen’s report is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Vintage Magic.

      From Right Field: Code White! Code Black! — The Orzhov Preconstructed Deconstruction, Part 1

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      Fresh from his precon experiment with the Gruul deck, Chris attempts the same with the Orzhov offering. Will it succeed? Will it fail? Will there be cheesecake? Read on to find out…

      SCG Daily – A Deck a Day: Orcs Away!

      Hark! Forsooth, ‘tis Tuesday, and I have returned for thy daily repast of deck. Thine eyes do shine at the mention of this holy artifice that doth so consume thy time. Thou art welcome to share mine table as we break forth new ground with yonder cards.

      Gathering the Magic: How To Find Real-Life People to Play With

      It’s an article on the fundamental problem of Magic: what do you do when you don’t have anyone to play with, and you want the company of real-life pals? Fortunately, Bruce has had some experience in starting up Magic groups from scratch, and he’s willing to share his expertise with you!

      The Weekly Guild Build: The Ferrett’s Not In Right Now…

      Read The Ferrett... every Monday at
StarCityGames.com!This week, The Ferrett pulls open one of those tricky pools that you don’t mind getting but you hate building, with strong cards in every color. So assuming that he doesn’t eeny-meenie-miney-moe it, how does he decide? Plus, some thoughts on mana curves, a confirmation of a Nick Eisel tip, and a request that you help Ferrett cure his vampirism!

      Ghost Dad Stories – A Pro Tour: Honolulu Report, Part 2 *22nd*

      Magic the Gathering Pro Tour Honolulu!

      Ben Goodman (a.k.a. Ridiculous Hat) returns to complete his incredibly entertaining report from Pro Tour: Honolulu. More analysis, more insight, and more humor, from one of the pioneers of “Ghost Dad”!

      [Click here to read Ghost Dad Stories – A PT: Honolulu Report, Part 1 *22nd*]