We reflect on the most impactful changes to Magic Online in 2017. Other categories include favorite set, favorite mechanic, and much more!
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We discuss the latest developments from the Jeremy and Travis Woo bans. Also the validity of Wizards seizing Magic Online accounts with or without compensation. Loading Ready Run hosted the Unstable Pre-prerelease. Mark Rosewater sat down for an interview discussing the development of Unstable. We close out the show with a lengthy primer of Vintage Masters!
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Dave is back from the World Magic Cup. He shares his perspective on his teammate getting disqualified from the event. Team Cardhoarder had a big weekend with Eli Kassis winning the SCG Invitational and Jack Kiefer winning the Iconic Masters online PTQ. Vintage Masters is coming back to Magic Online! Other topics include the Great Designer Search, Power 9 artwork, and favorite movie snacks.
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Eli Kassis article on Starcitygames.com
Skullcraic Podcast with Dave Wolfe
Dave's articles on Troll Trader
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With Christine Sprankle leaving MTG due to harassment online, we share our thoughts on the topic and discuss what can be done to decrease harassment particularly in digital games. We revisit whether Magic Online is worth it for certain player groups. How does Magic Arena change the dynamic for each group? Other topics include previewing the World Magic Cup and ranking our favorite Marvel movies.
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In Response: What We Owe Each Other - Video by Tolarian Community College
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This week we take a look at the Iconic Masters draft format and the implications of Masters sets going forward. The price of the Modern format has decreased slowly over the past few years. Is the overall price still too high for players? Other topics include Unstable previews, embarrassing MTGO mistakes, and favorite Thanksgiving foods.
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Modern Prices, Masters Sets, and Reprint Equity - article by Saffron Olive
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Wizards is experimenting with the MTGO economy by offering discount Play Point bundles until the release of Rivals of Ixalan. What impact will this have on the economy? We also dive deep into Magic content. We outline the common downfalls that content creators keep repeating. Magic Online doesn't it make it easy for content creators but we share our tips to improve the viewing experience. Other topics include full sets in Treasure chests, Dave's experience at GP Warsaw, and Mac and Cheese preferences.
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Social Currency - SCG article by Gerry Thompson
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We discuss all the happenings from Pro Tour Ixalan including all the nerd drama. No surprises from the Standard metagame. The amount of player mistakes in the top 8 however was shocking. Conor updates the fantasy Team Series standings. Other topics include Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists, slow play improvements, and Legos.
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This week we look over the changes to the 2018 Grand Prix circuit. Conor gushes how awesome Innistrad is. The Innistrad Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists were released. Pro Tour Ixalan is coming up so we make our predictions and draft our picks for the PT Team Series. We also discuss what is missing from the Team Series.
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This week we discuss all the formats besides Standard. The Eternal Weekend metagames triggered ban worthy discussions amongst the community. Are these concerns valid going forward? We take a look at Collins Mullen's 1st place Humans list from SCG Cincinnati. The Modern metagame continues to evolve with new innovations from Ixalan. We share our current thoughts on the Magic Online economy and which cards have drastically changed in price. We close the show with our thoughts on MTG Arena gameplay.
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Collins Mullen's Humans decklist
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Dave Murphy is the new Ireland National champion! His good friend, Fergus Looney, joins the cast to share his experience running Irish Nationals. Gus reminisces how he met Dave and how Dave grew as a Magic player. Dave goes through his full Nationals experience. He explains how he came to play Mono-Red and why it was the perfect choice for this tournament. With the recent B&R announcement, we discuss the health of the various Magic formats. We close the show with a few music suggestions.
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Dave's tournament report on Troll Traders
First Strike Podcast w/ Canadian National Champion Kale Thompson
The GAM Podcast w/ Gerry Thompson & Bryan Gottlieb
Follow Gus @fergus_looney | Nerdai Podcast | WCW vs NWO podcast
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Hall of Famer Willy Edel joins the show this week to announce his recent partnership with Cardhoarder. With the formation of Team Cardhoarder Brazil, Willy hopes to mentor the team to new heights. Willy also shares his journey in becoming the ambassador for Brazilian Magic and what Brazil struggles with most in Organized Play. We share our thoughts on the Magic World Championship and the Team Series. Dave shares why coverage took major steps forward and unfortunately a few steps back.
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Dave sounds off on the Ixalan limited format. We also discuss week 1 of the new Standard format and how control decks have changed over the years. Magic Online treasure chests have been updated for Ixalan. We go over the notable curated card changes and the effect this has had on the MTGO economy. Small amounts of new information on MTG Arena continue to trickle out. We discuss the stream schedule and the decks selected for the streamer challenge. Other topics include the MTG World Championship, retro games, and much more!
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Dave's articles on Troll Trader
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Ixalan is out on Magic Online! With the new set available, we say goodbye to BFZ block, SOI block, and Hour of Devastation limited. Which cards will we miss most from standard? Which cards are we jumping for joy that left? Another update to the Pro Club was released and we discuss how this affects sponsors following the pro scene. Other topics include MTGO flashback schedule, Fatal Push Promo, and the MTG Arena deckbuilding challenge.
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Erin Campbell joins the show this week as the new Community Manager for Cardhoarder! She shares what her job will entail and her plans moving forward for Cardhoarder. We chronicle her diverse podcasting career and how that has helped her prepare for the new job. Other topics include discovering Dredge, dealing with tilt in MTG, playing in the VSL, and much more!
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Will Jonathan's (Sports Psychologist & Mental Performance Coach) CFB articles
Old Cards New Faces - Dave's Troll Traders article
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MTG Arena was finally revealed! What does this mean for the future of Magic Online? Wizards assures the player base that MTGO isn't going anywhere. We discuss the possible outcomes that are likely to arise in the future of Magic: the Gathering. Other topics include Iconic Masters, Japanese Nationals, and some special shout outs.
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Limited Resources 405 - MTG Arena with Ryan Spain
Everything You Need to Know About MTG Arena
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Former SCG grinder Chris VanMeter joins the show this week to share his experiences working at Card Kingdom. Chris discusses his new Twitch show Friendsday Night Magic and shares the impressive guest list he has lined up. We also pick his brain on the new gruul dinosaur that will most likely see Standard play. Other topics include Best of SCG, Magic Online Wishlist, new rules and mechanics, and our favorite spoilers from Ixalan.
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Best of the SCG Tour YouTube playlist
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Pro Tour Amonkhet Champion Gerry Thompson joins the show this week to share his extensive journey in the game of Magic. We touch on his Reddit post dealing with depression, his drive to get better at Magic, and how his Magic career got started. Other topics include problems with MTGO, Magic content, and memorable games of Magic.
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Dave shares his London RPTQ performance. We discuss the evolution of the current Standard format and how the decklist posting change has affected the metagame. Brad Nelson and his brother Corey Baumeister continue their hot streak by placing 1st and 3rd at Grand Prix Denver. Lee Sharpe shared a few new updates for Magic Online. Most notably Vintage leagues coming August 30th. Other topics include made up house rules, Team Cardhoarder updates, MTGO bugs, and much more!
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Team Cardhoarder roster for 2018 season
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This week we catch up on Magic Online news and the changes to the Pro Club. Magic Online Player Rewards now gives out one card packs that can be traded. Dave continues his success in Modern with a 32nd place finish at Grand Prix Birmingham. Other topics include Ravnica Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists, Starcraft Remastered, a new position at Cardhoarder, and much more!
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Worlds 2007: Dragonstorm Mirror - Patrick Chapin vs Gabriel Nassif
Ravnica Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists
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We are back! Dave has returned from playing in his first Pro Tour. Conor is back from Dreamhack Atlanta. A lot to catch up on! Dave recaps his tournament experiences at GP Kyoto and Pro Tour Hour of Devastation. We discuss Yam Wing Chun's unfortunate punt on the big stage against PV. Was game 5 an all time memorable Magic moment? Wizards made changes to the Pro Tour in 2018. We catch up on the changes and much more!
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Last episode before Dave leaves for Japan to battle at GP Kyoto and Pro Tour Hour of Devastation! We share our thoughts on the In-Store play changes by Wizards of the Coast. With the Pro Tour approaching, we share our top 5 decks Dave needs to test against in preparation for PTHOU. A pack is also cracked to jump start our thoughts on the HOU draft format. We will be on hiatus for the next 2 weeks. Stay tuned for our return!
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Reigning SCG Players' Champion Joe Lossett joins the show and shares how much has changed in his Pro Tour preparation. Dave struggles in his week 1 testing for Pro Tour Hour of Devastation. We discuss the recent change by Wizards to decrease the number of league decklists posted everyday in half. Other topics include HOU limited impressions, the health of Legacy, and stories of getting lost in Japan.
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The full spoiler for Hour of Devastation is out now! We go over our favorite and least favorite cards from the set. Conor shares an important entry to the Magic Online Wishlist. Other topics include the SCG Invitational, LRR Pre-Prelease, 1v1 Commander bans, and MTGO Challenge decklists.
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Death, Taxes, and Trophies! Winning the SCG Invitational - SCG article by Brian Coval
Magic Online Challenge decklists: Modern | Legacy
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It's time for an update on the MTGO economy. We look at what cards have spiked and which have fallen drastically. Members of Team Cardhoarder just missed the top 4 of GP Cleveland with the narrowest of tiebreaks. Naturally we talk about intentional draws for the game of Magic. Other topics include Battle of the Planes win percentages, Michael Majors working for Wizards, and review our past thoughts on the MTGO redemption cycle.
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Rocket League grand finals last second goal
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Grand Prix Vegas seemed to be a resounding success. Dave had major problems with coverage however. First time since 2006, there will be a trio Team Pro Tour in 2018 during the new core set release. Has Wizards gone too far with team events? Other topics include the 25th anniversary announcements, Battle of the Planes, extra prizes for MTGO, Hour of Devastation spoilers, and much more!
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