fbpx

Search Content

Response To “Apocalypse Sucks: An Analysis Of The Few Playable Cards”

I found Joel Grainger-Carr’s article on how bad he thought was quite disheartening, and hope that he doesn’t close people’s minds to the exciting cards introduced by the set. In particular was this closing statement: “My advice to you is stick to what you know is good, and discard the rest, starting with anything mono-colored…

Why You Should Stall Out Your Match, And How To Do It

The judges can’t really make you play faster… And until the DCI finally defines a reasonable time limit, STALL!

Multiplayer Is An Art, Part 6: Reins Of Power

One of my more demanding readers has demanded me to write an article at his whim! Can you imagine the sheer nerve?

You Are Now About To Witness The Strength Of Street Knowledge

How long does it take to get good at Magic? Not”crush everyone at the kitchen table” good, but”breeze into the Top Eight and take this PTQ off” good.

Apocalypse And Jar Jar Binks

I am already sick of Black Fires with Spiritmonger. I am already sick of Indian Summer. I am already sick of having no sideboard answers for my opponent’s bombs.

Angst

When you playtest, gather data, and even use databases to track deck matchups, how do you recover from going 3-3 at Regionals?

Peace of Mind: Reconstructing God

So the exit of Cursed Totem killed Mike’s up-and-coming”God” deck. Now, hot off the heels of Leeloo and Indian Summer comes… Demi-God!

You CAN Play Type I #4: Rating New Cards Part II

Oscar checks the artifacts and enchantments in Apocalypse to see whether they can beat the current cards available!

CASUAL FRIDAYS #91: Why Must You Play With My Narrow Scope Of Reality?

Apocalypse tells us a great deal about our shortcomings as casual deckbuilders. Also, Anthony lays to rest the great politics debate with his promised SIX-WORD CONSENSUS!

Because Somebody Had To: PT Barcelona Report (31st)

I’ve been patient. It’s about three weeks after Pro Tour Barcelona, and there have been four tournament reports. Four. Quite frankly, that’s pathetic. I remember the days when you’d wake up, stretch, brew a mug of hot cocoa, and sit in front of the old 386 and find, sitting on the Dojo, a slew of…

Two Post-Apocalyptic Decks

Sleeping Beauty has changed colors – even Bennie couldn’t resist the lure of a Duress….

Good Beats: Bad Beats In Orlando

Please – cue up”Man of Constant Sorrow” from the”O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack, sit back, and share my pain.

Weapons of Mass Distraction #110: The Apocalypse Beckons

With all the fervor surrounding Apocalypse, everyone’s forgotten about 7th. Which cards could still have an
impact?

A Full Spectrum Of Goodness

I’ve had such a good time lately that I’ve decided to share with you the two best experiences that I had — one completely random and the other refreshing.

25 Uses For A Dead Pro, Or: 10P For A Cuppa Tea

Do NOT say we didn’t warn you. Highly offensive. But kind of amusing in a snickery sort of way.