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Not So Deep Thoughts: One Guy’s Look at Red Torment in Limited

First of all, these reactions are generally going to be aimed at Sealed play, since most of us are going to be playing Sealed at the Prerelease. I’ll occasionally muse about drafting – but on the whole, this is for Sealed. I reserve the right to blather more over the commons and uncommons, since you’re…

The Second Annual StarCity Awards Show!

It’s the awards ceremony that Daniel Crane has been waiting for! Yes, The Ferrett himself comes out of hiding to pick the best and worst moments in 2001 for your benefit… With no strategy whatsoever!

A Tormented Look At Crazy Cards

A quick look at the spoiler shows us that no, Nether Void, Hypnotic Specter and Sinkhole are not in – but yes, there are some cool cards in every color.

Suffering Suck-O-‘Tache (Part One)

Ah, but it’s that time of year again – is it really a year since my esteemed pal and patisserie-obsessed compadre Gabriel Minty-Fresh Gung-Ho Margerine-Soaked Sneeep provided his own vision of all things Planeshift?

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.)

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.