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State of Planar Design 2015
August 25, 2015
6 min to read
This year’s State of Design highlighted both the strengths and flaws of Khans block. Wizards is moving away from a FEU mentality (F^$# Everything Up) and towards worlds that can sustain a Return To. Find out more inside!
Eldritch Party Favors
August 18, 2015
6 min to read
The first crop of Battle for Zendikar spoilers is out, and on Zach’s birthday no less! It’s time to gush and speculate about an unknown Limited format.
Magical Character
August 11, 2015
5 min to read
Games are not just for fun, they can be a means of self-expression. They let us relax and reveal ourselves. Here’re a few stories of just that.
Higher Level Card Evaluation
August 4, 2015
5 min to read
Why are pros good at Magic? What’s something they know that we don’t? They look for treasure where we see only trash. It’s time to reconsider eating your B.R.E.A.D., friends!
Design Flaws in Origins
July 28, 2015
7 min to read
Magic Origins has more mechanics than you’d expect, particularly from a core set. Perhaps that’s why so many players are getting cards wrong. Perhaps… it’s bad design.
Custom Card Challenge: Design to the Theme
July 21, 2015
12 min to read
Every wanted to try your hand at custom Magic card design? Join the group exercise and design some cards or mechanics to these themes!
Elvish Origins
July 14, 2015
5 min to read
Zach ditched his Jace prerelease box in favor of Elvish aggro. Here’s why you should fear furious forest folk in future fights.
The Regional PTQ (Top 8), Revenge of the Top 8
July 7, 2015
7 min to read
Zach made Top Eight of the Regional PTQ! Here’s the big game, the big bluff, and the final match.
The Regional PTQ (Top 8)
June 30, 2015
6 min to read
One man. One mediocre Sealed pool. One RPTQ Top Eight. Here’s the story!
Cube Design: What is Combo? (Part 2)
June 23, 2015
6 min to read
What’s the difference between a combo and a combo deck in cube? Is combo even necessary? Why does Zach hate Storm? Find out!
Cube Design: What is Combo? (Part 1)
June 16, 2015
8 min to read
What is a combo or combo deck? Is combo necessary in cube? When is something ‘a combo’ and when is it merely ‘synergy?’ Let’s ponder all this and more!