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Damage On The Stack

Damage On The Stack

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Diving into “that other part of Magic” we look at the limited format.If you’re new to Magic or perhaps just a constructed stalwart, this episode introduces the basic ideas behind limited and some basic strategy. How do you evaluate cards in li
Our follow-up to the playing aggro episode. We talk about the different kinds of control decks, why they play different cards and the basic strategies they use to win.Playing Controlhttp://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/article/17667.html – “
WARNING: THIS IS AN EPISODE FULL OF SPOILERS!We discuss some upcoming cards and our process for evaluating how those cards fit into various formats. Is card X constructed playable? Why might a seemingly bomb card not be so hot?This podcast is
The great upheaval of the M10 rules changes are upon us! We discuss what these changes mean for how we play Magic. What gets better, what gets worse and how will it effect (or not) your typical game of Magic?Show Notes:Aaron Forsythe and Mark
Do you shuffle enough? What about shuffling correctly? It’s a part of Magic most people don’t really consider very often but it can have a very significant impact on your opening 7. We discuss different kinds of shuffles, problems you can run i
This week we delve into the complexities of timing and Magic is chocked full of them. How and when to best sac your pride mage for maximum effect. Can you respond to a sculler’s card stealing effects? Can a card played from under a Windbrisk He
An often requested topic, we dive into the black art of sideboarding. What exactly is a sideboard, what is its purpose? What goes into a sideboard? When do you use it and how do you know what to take out for cards you’re bringing in?This podca
We dive into the business of creating a deck from scratch. We discussthe ideas of mana curve, land distribution and sideboard selection.We also go through the process of choosing cards for a new Naya themed deck.Deck research resourceshttp:
You know the kind of card. You look at it, say “meh”, and pass it on by. But for some reason other people get excited by the card. What are they seeing? Why do seemingly “bad” cards get played in winning decks? We explore several examples of di
Lots of listener feedback this week including several game play situations. We then investigate playing Aggro decks, how they operate and what trips them up.Some aggro deck related resources:http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?
We answer listener feedback and review a few game situations that were sent in. Crystal has a format she’d like to encourage new players to try out. Finally we talk about Evasion and ways of getting damage through when you turn your creatures s
Combat, the setting for most interactions in Magic. Also, one of the easiest places to make a mistake. We break down the combat phase into its discreet steps, explain some of the tricks that can be performed, including our namesake, and hopeful
We discuss what is a netdeck, why do some people consider it a bad practice, and how can using a netdeck make you a better player.http://deckcheck.nethttp://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Default.aspxhttp://mtgsalvation.comhttp://starcityga
Play mistakes? Who makes mistakes? We probably all recognize that Magic is a game of mistakes, and we all make plenty of them. We explore many of the common mistakes that are often habitual and then delve into some of the more subtle practices
Who’s this Bob guy, or Tim, and why do people keep referring to their Grizzly Bears? We delve into some of the slang of Magic and what it all means. We also have lots of feedback from last week’s show and a follow-up to last week’s puzzler.Art
We’re joined this week by a new co-host, Jim Gorz. We are discussing The Stack, that most intimidating of constructs that is so essential to higher level Magic play. We look at different timings of effects in Magic, the main ways of generating
We explore the different basic archetypes of Magic: aggro, control and combo. We discuss what it is that makes a deck “aggro” or “control”and why it’s important to know which one your deck is. We discuss what an aggro deck needs to accomplish
Damage On The Stack focuses on the technical aspects of Magic, specifically, how do we become better players. This is not a news show, although examples and references to the current metagame will certainly be brought up. Episodes are focused o
Diving into “that other part of Magic” we look at the limited format.If you’re new to Magic or perhaps just a constructed stalwart, this episode introduces the basic ideas behind limited and some basic strategy. How do you evaluate cards in li
Our follow-up to the playing aggro episode. We talk about the different kinds of control decks, why they play different cards and the basic strategies they use to win.Playing Controlhttp://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/article/17667.html –
WARNING: THIS IS AN EPISODE FULL OF SPOILERS!We discuss some upcoming cards and our process for evaluating how those cards fit into various formats. Is card X constructed playable? Why might a seemingly bomb card not be so hot?This podcast
Damage On The Stack #15 – M10 rules changesThe great upheaval of the M10 rules changes are upon us! We discuss what these changes mean for how we play Magic. What gets better, what gets worse and how will it effect (or not) your typical game
Do you shuffle enough? What about shuffling correctly? It’s a part of Magic most people don’t really consider very often but it can have a very significant impact on your opening 7. We discuss different kinds of shuffles, problems you can ru
This week we delve into the complexities of timing and Magic is chocked full of them. How and when to best sac your pride mage for maximum effect. Can you respond to a sculler’s card stealing effects? Can a card played from under a Windbrisk
An often requested topic, we dive into the black art of sideboarding. What exactly is a sideboard, what is its purpose? What goes into a sideboard? When do you use it and how do you know what to take out for cards you’re bringing in?This po
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