CASUAL FRIDAYS #119: Letters, We’ve Got Letters…
Alongi opens up the mailbag, and then closes it quickly again. Also, why Oath of Druids should be Standard legal. (Hint: it would save him from running a correction.)
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Weapons of Mass Distraction #111: Missed Him (With Every Bullet So Far)
Making no excuses for his complete lack of writing (and writing
ability), the Super Wrong Guy makes his triumphant return to Star City, discussing Laquatus decks from Torment!
Double or Nothing: Tweaking
Tweaking isn’t as rewarding as doing really well with a fully rogue deck… But it can personalise decks, and give your opponents fits. Jim shows you the basics of this fundamental Magic concept.
Wacky Wednesdays #7: Squirrel Fodder – Win $5 in StarCity Credit!
This week, Tim Ward will share a story that makes squirrels look like lemmings. It?s really all about weird cards that make amazing combos all of a sudden… And this story definitely has that dirty combo feeling. Don?t you just love it when a plan comes together? Squirrel Fodder by Tim Ward It was a…
The Casual Report #6: Mono-white, Mono-tony
This report is an example of multiplayer Magic gone horribly wrong. The games describe everything that is wrong with my current playgroup. This isn’t an attack on any of the members in particular – just read on and you will understand. A quick note before I get right into things: my thanks go out to…
You CAN Play Type I #25: The Control Player’s Bible Part IX – Vote Smart, Vote Tan
In the glorious tradition of Sol Malka humor, I’d like to devote some space to convince you why you should vote Tan… Oh yeah, and strategy. Gotta put in some strategy.
Why Wizards Are Chowderheads, And What YOU Can Do About It
Magic Online is the newest hot topic – but before I continue, a short refresher on the subject. A few months ago, Wizards announced it was going to release a new platform to play Magic: the Gathering. This platform is Magic Online, an Internet-based and used program that would allow you to play against anyone…
Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #21: Ban Islands!
UU: Don’t do that.
3UU or no mana at all: Don’t do that, either.
2U: Put that back in your hand, and I’ll draw another”don’t do that” card.
Psychatog: The Breakdown
How do you beat Dr. Teeth? Dave offers up some answers… But it’s like applying a Band-Aid to a severed limb.
CASUAL FRIDAYS #118: Breaking Open
The date: 01/18. The column: 0118. Coincidence that this is the exact time that Anthony simultaneously answers reader emails and holds a contest… FOR HIMSELF? You decide.
Double or Nothing: Happy New Year!
The new title has been chosen – and it’s”Double or Nothing!” Jim complains about the Masters coverage and discusses matchups.
Madness: Discarding For Fun And Profit
Madness is a great name for what seems to be a very weird, counter-intuitive, rule-breaking mechanic. But will it make an impact on Constructed?
My Two Cents About Magic Online
So what does Magic Online provide? Convenience. But convenience isn’t a part of the game.
‘Cuz I Hate Black: Thoughts On Torment’s Preview Cards
sounds like a fun idea in principle. You take a set and then you dramatically focus it on one of the colours – in this case, black. Given that I’m one of those people who both enjoys the story and playing Magic, this seems like an excellent deal to me. As Magic became more story-driven,…
Deeds and Kegs?: Dave’s PTQ: Osaka Report
After our weeks of testing, I’d pretty much set my heart on playing Miracle Gro. Our testing had shown the deck had few flaws or weaknesses – and heck, it was a blast to play.