CASUAL FRIDAYS #82: The Further Adventures Of Super-Hippo
I would like to pre-emptively respond to all of the people who are going criticize, obliquely or directly, the new artwork in 7th Edition.
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Prove That We Suck, Win A Foil Rishadan Port
In a whirlwind of randomness, the Editor not only looks for demographic feedback, but responds to critics about Alaskan Success Story!
Peace of Mind – Paranoia
I create”God deck,” which has amazing success. Then Wizards comes along and rotates all of it out. Was Fires THAT weak, Wizards?
Take Another Look
Say, whatever happened to Utopia Tree? When did Rishadan Port get so big? Why is Charging Troll whipping people’s butts when Daniel plays it?
TURBO BLACK: From Deck Design To Tournament Victory In Five Days
Rumor has it that is not going to make the cut into Seventh Edition. I’m not going to launch into some diatribe about that decision. Actually, I think it is probably for the better – in the long run. Lately Wizards has done an excellent job of making the game based more on skill and…
You Won’t See These At Regionals, But You Should
“Grasshopper, when you can take the stone from my hand, you will know technology.” – Nate, Supreme Dictator of Technology, Tech.dec mailing list.
Casual Play: It’s A Conspiracy!
We all know about the big conspiracies, but have you heard the latest: Wizards will not include basic lands in 7th Edition?
Weapons of Mass Distraction #109: The Super Mad-On Guy Revealed!
… plus more on the nurturing nature of Hippos, the multiple breeds of Merfolk, and why Anthony Alongi owes Dave a rare.
1800 or Bust!: RDW2K + 1?
I wanted to play Sligh, but Fires killed it. My answer to this was to wonder how you could slow Fires down.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Magic Card
Or: An Analysis Of Psychological Conditions Potentially
Afflicting Magic Players.
The Agony And The Ecstasy
This week’s column was prompted by Rizzo’s telling me to put or shut up. More importantly, it has to deal with several ups and downs that have affected me as a Magic player and my community as a whole. To begin with, I must explain what I mean by a "Decipher Counter," since that term…
How I Became Friends With A Dragon Legend
For This Report, and/or, Who To Blame (if it comes down to that) I am submitting this article for three reasons which are: [1] I had a great time at the Planeshift Prerelease and wanted to share, [2] I was inspired by this article by Jason Dooley at http://www.7towers.net/articles/012501Dooley.htm, who admonishes us to record our…
CASUAL FRIDAYS #81: Funky Animals After Twilight
First, the outcome of the Keldon Twilight”Break this Card” contest. Then, a proposed change to the Hall of Fame, for which I would appreciate reader feedback.
Johnnie Clause Is Coming To Town
“And Johnnie is my main man / He’s the keeper of the keys / He’ll put your mind at ease / He’s guaranteed to please / Back by popular demand”
Taking A Step Back
I’ve realized over the past couple of weeks that I can take a step back from Magic and be all right.