Eternal Durdles

Join us as we explore the hidden potential of Cards from the Universes Beyond Fallout Set for Legacy. It explores the complexities of rad counters and their interaction with other cards. The discussion also delves into the playability of various cards, including Pre-War Formal Wear, Pipboy 3000, Curie Emergent Intelligence, and James Wandering Dad. The hosts review various cards and discuss their potential applications in different deck archetypes. They cover cards related to Assassin's Creed, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Piper Wright. They also discuss cards like Rad Storm, Synth Infiltrator, and Nuclear Fallout, exploring their potential synergies and effects. With a discussion on Vault 21: House Gambit, and Veronica Dissident Scribe. They discuss the crowded space of certain card types, such as enchantments and artifacts, and evaluate their potential impact on the format. They also explore the interactions between different cards and their relevance in specific deck archetypes. Chapters 00:00 Intro

Join us as we explore the hidden potential of Cards from the Universes Beyond Fallout Set for Legacy. It explores the complexities of rad counters and their interaction with other cards. The discussion also delves into the playability of various cards, including Pre-War Formal Wear, Pipboy 3000, Curie Emergent Intelligence, and James Wandering Dad. The hosts review various cards and discuss their potential applications in different deck archetypes. They cover cards related to Assassin's Creed, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Piper Wright. They also discuss cards like Rad Storm, Synth Infiltrator, and Nuclear Fallout, exploring their potential synergies and effects. With a discussion on Vault 21: House Gambit, and Veronica Dissident Scribe. They discuss the crowded space of certain card types, such as enchantments and artifacts, and evaluate their potential impact on the format. They also explore the interactions between different cards and their relevance in specific deck archetypes. Chapters 00:00 Intro

Zac recaps his experience at Magic Con Chicago, including panels, games of EDH, and meeting content creators and fans. He discusses the challenges of finding space for games, the genuine love for the game displayed by content creators, and the importance of being authentic in the Magic community. Zac also shares embarrassing moments, highlights from the panel with Mark Rosewater and Saffron Olive, and expresses gratitude for the support of Patreon and Legacy players. The chapter concludes with a discussion on creating a wrestling-style celebrity in Magic and a farewell to the convention. Takeaways Finding space for games at conventions can be a challenge Content creators who genuinely love the game and their fans make a positive impact Authenticity and genuine interactions are valued in the Magic community Support from Patreon and Legacy players is crucial for the growth of the podcast Creating a wrestling-style celebrity in Magic can engage and entertain the community Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Chic

Zac recaps his experience at Magic Con Chicago, including panels, games of EDH, and meeting content creators and fans. He discusses the challenges of finding space for games, the genuine love for the game displayed by content creators, and the importance of being authentic in the Magic community. Zac also shares embarrassing moments, highlights from the panel with Mark Rosewater and Saffron Olive, and expresses gratitude for the support of Patreon and Legacy players. The chapter concludes with a discussion on creating a wrestling-style celebrity in Magic and a farewell to the convention. Takeaways Finding space for games at conventions can be a challenge Content creators who genuinely love the game and their fans make a positive impact Authenticity and genuine interactions are valued in the Magic community Support from Patreon and Legacy players is crucial for the growth of the podcast Creating a wrestling-style celebrity in Magic can engage and entertain the community Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Chic

The conversation covers the testing and evaluation of Curse of the Filched Falcon in a Miracles deck, the timing and sequencing of the card, the need for control decks to compress, the value of paying in installments, the impact of new cards on the meta, the effectiveness of Triumph of St. Katharine, and the potential of unexplored win conditions. Takeaways Curse of the Filth Falcon can be a valuable win condition in a Miracles deck, providing a one-mana option that can play around synergies and compress the curve. Timing and sequencing are crucial when playing Curse of the Filth Falcon, as the case can only be solved in the end step and surprises are not possible. The speed of the format has increased, requiring control decks to compress and find efficient win conditions. Paying in installments can be advantageous, allowing for more flexibility and avoiding the risk of having a card rot in hand. Exploring alternative win conditions can be a fruitful endeavor, as there may be unexplored options that can th

The conversation covers the testing and evaluation of Curse of the Filched Falcon in a Miracles deck, the timing and sequencing of the card, the need for control decks to compress, the value of paying in installments, the impact of new cards on the meta, the effectiveness of Triumph of St. Katharine, and the potential of unexplored win conditions. Takeaways Curse of the Filth Falcon can be a valuable win condition in a Miracles deck, providing a one-mana option that can play around synergies and compress the curve. Timing and sequencing are crucial when playing Curse of the Filth Falcon, as the case can only be solved in the end step and surprises are not possible. The speed of the format has increased, requiring control decks to compress and find efficient win conditions. Paying in installments can be advantageous, allowing for more flexibility and avoiding the risk of having a card rot in hand. Exploring alternative win conditions can be a fruitful endeavor, as there may be unexplored options that can th

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Phil Blechman and Zac discuss the underestimated power of Karlov Manor. #TheyMTGMKM delve into the impact of cards like Deduce in Miracles and Cryptic Coat, which have proven to be more powerful than initially thought. They also explore the potential of Leyline of the Guild Pact, Filched Falcon, and Collect Evidence in various archetypes. Overall, they highlight the depth and potential of Karlov Manor beyond its initial perception. In this conversation, Phil and Zac discuss the potential of underutilized cards in Legacy. They explore the possibilities of cards like Breakout and Banishing Light in various deck archetypes. They also express their excitement for the design and gameplay possibilities offered by the cards in the Karlov Manor set. Phil shares his thoughts on the interesting designs in the set and how they have exceeded his expectations. They conclude with a discussion about the potential of Filch Falcon as a one-mana permanent that draws a card. Takeaways Karlo

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Phil Blechman and Zac discuss the underestimated power of Karlov Manor. #TheyMTGMKM delve into the impact of cards like Deduce in Miracles and Cryptic Coat, which have proven to be more powerful than initially thought. They also explore the potential of Leyline of the Guild Pact, Filched Falcon, and Collect Evidence in various archetypes. Overall, they highlight the depth and potential of Karlov Manor beyond its initial perception. In this conversation, Phil and Zac discuss the potential of underutilized cards in Legacy. They explore the possibilities of cards like Breakout and Banishing Light in various deck archetypes. They also express their excitement for the design and gameplay possibilities offered by the cards in the Karlov Manor set. Phil shares his thoughts on the interesting designs in the set and how they have exceeded his expectations. They conclude with a discussion about the potential of Filch Falcon as a one-mana permanent that draws a card. Takeaways Karlo

MichaelJ discusses the current state of the pre-modern format and the innovative deck designs that have emerged. He highlights the diversity of decks and the constant experimentation happening within the format. MichaelJ also speculates on the potential impact of banning certain cards and suggests the idea of a rotating ban list. The conversation concludes with a discussion on unique deck ideas and the customization options available in pre-modern. The conversation covers various topics related to Magic: The Gathering, including artifacts, gameplay strategies, online presence, and nostalgic experiences. Takeaways The pre-modern format allows for constant innovation and experimentation with deck designs. There is a diverse range of decks in the pre-modern metagame, with players exploring different strategies and approaches. Banning certain cards, such as Phyrexian Dreadnought, may be necessary to maintain balance in the format. A rotating ban list could be an interesting solution to keep the format fresh and

MichaelJ discusses the current state of the pre-modern format and the innovative deck designs that have emerged. He highlights the diversity of decks and the constant experimentation happening within the format. MichaelJ also speculates on the potential impact of banning certain cards and suggests the idea of a rotating ban list. The conversation concludes with a discussion on unique deck ideas and the customization options available in pre-modern. The conversation covers various topics related to Magic: The Gathering, including artifacts, gameplay strategies, online presence, and nostalgic experiences. Takeaways The pre-modern format allows for constant innovation and experimentation with deck designs. There is a diverse range of decks in the pre-modern metagame, with players exploring different strategies and approaches. Banning certain cards, such as Phyrexian Dreadnought, may be necessary to maintain balance in the format. A rotating ban list could be an interesting solution to keep the format fresh and

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil review the spoilers for the set Murders at Karlov Manor. They discuss various cards and their potential impact in Legacy. Some of the cards they cover include Delaney Streetwise Lookout, Expedited Inheritance, Undergrowth Recon, Forensic Gadgeteer, Reenact the Crime, Archdruid's Charm, Analyze the Pollen, and Assemble the Players. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various cards from the set and their potential impact in different formats. They explore cards like Assemble the Players, Analyze the Pollen, Eidetic Memory, Vengeful Tracker, Steamcore Scholar, Pick Your Poison, and No More Lies. The hosts discuss the card 'On the Trail' and its potential use in the Beans deck. They conclude that it is not necessary due to the deck's ability to draw cards and generate mana. They then talk about the lack of impactful cards from the previous set, Ixalan, and speculate on whether any will see play. The hosts mention the post-Eternal We

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil review the spoilers for the set Murders at Karlov Manor. They discuss various cards and their potential impact in Legacy. Some of the cards they cover include Delaney Streetwise Lookout, Expedited Inheritance, Undergrowth Recon, Forensic Gadgeteer, Reenact the Crime, Archdruid's Charm, Analyze the Pollen, and Assemble the Players. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various cards from the set and their potential impact in different formats. They explore cards like Assemble the Players, Analyze the Pollen, Eidetic Memory, Vengeful Tracker, Steamcore Scholar, Pick Your Poison, and No More Lies. The hosts discuss the card 'On the Trail' and its potential use in the Beans deck. They conclude that it is not necessary due to the deck's ability to draw cards and generate mana. They then talk about the lack of impactful cards from the previous set, Ixalan, and speculate on whether any will see play. The hosts mention the post-Eternal We

In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of several cards in the Legacy format. They debate the merits of unbanning some cards from the Legacy Banned List, They discuss the impact these cards had in the past, their potential impact in the current format, and the play patterns they would create. Ultimately, they have differing opinions on whether these cards should be unbanned. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of various cards in the Legacy format. They cover the power level of old school cards like Library of Alexandria and Maze of Ith, the impact of companions like Lurrus of the Dream-Den, the viability of cards like Mana Drain and Mystical Tutor, and the potential of cards like Skullclamp and Survival of the Fittest. They also discuss the controversy surrounding cards like Time Vault and Wrenn & 6, and the lack of interest in cards like Windfall and Zirda, the Dawnwaker. Overall, they provide a comprehensive analysis of each card

In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of several cards in the Legacy format. They debate the merits of unbanning some cards from the Legacy Banned List, They discuss the impact these cards had in the past, their potential impact in the current format, and the play patterns they would create. Ultimately, they have differing opinions on whether these cards should be unbanned. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the potential unbanning of various cards in the Legacy format. They cover the power level of old school cards like Library of Alexandria and Maze of Ith, the impact of companions like Lurrus of the Dream-Den, the viability of cards like Mana Drain and Mystical Tutor, and the potential of cards like Skullclamp and Survival of the Fittest. They also discuss the controversy surrounding cards like Time Vault and Wrenn & 6, and the lack of interest in cards like Windfall and Zirda, the Dawnwaker. Overall, they provide a comprehensive analysis of each card's

The conversation explores the concept of Pillars in the Legacy format. It discusses the simplification of the format and the importance of pillars, such as BRAINSTORM DAZE WASTELAND decks and Urza's Saga decks. The conversation also delves into the context of cards in the format and the need to reassess their power. It touches on the philosophy of banning in Legacy and the need for clarity in the ban list philosophy. The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of decision-making and diversity in the format. The conversation delves into the perception of Bowmaster in Brainstorm decks, the idea of a no ban list legacy tournament, the contextual impact of cards on the ban list, deck building choices and contextual interactions, the lack of format diversity and interesting choices, and the desire for a more diverse and stimulating format.Peter Van Der Ham's TWitter: https://twitter.com/PVDH_magic/status/1744383181044740534 TakeawaysA no ban list legacy tournament could provide interesting in

The conversation explores the concept of Pillars in the Legacy format. It discusses the simplification of the format and the importance of pillars, such as BRAINSTORM DAZE WASTELAND decks and Urza's Saga decks. The conversation also delves into the context of cards in the format and the need to reassess their power. It touches on the philosophy of banning in Legacy and the need for clarity in the ban list philosophy. The conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of decision-making and diversity in the format. The conversation delves into the perception of Bowmaster in Brainstorm decks, the idea of a no ban list legacy tournament, the contextual impact of cards on the ban list, deck building choices and contextual interactions, the lack of format diversity and interesting choices, and the desire for a more diverse and stimulating format.Peter Van Der Ham's TWitter: https://twitter.com/PVDH_magic/status/1744383181044740534 TakeawaysA no ban list legacy tournament could provide interesting i

In this episode, Zac and Phil discuss the upcoming year of Eternal Durdles and reflect on the podcast's growth and achievements. They review podcast statistics and express gratitude to their supporters. The hosts also analyze the state of Legacy in 2023, discussing the biggest gainers and losers in the format. They explore the impact of card design choices and the lack of breathing room in the current format. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of Legacy and the potential changes in card design philosophy. The conversation covers various topics related to Magic: The Gathering cards, including the impact of mistakes in card design, challenges in attracting new players, reflection on the year in Magic: The Gathering, speculation on future card releases, the influence of Urza Saga on card evaluation, and the potential impact of Clue characters and tokens in Legacy. Takeaways Eternal Durdles is entering its ninth year, and the hosts are excited about the future of the podcast. The podcast

In this episode, Zac and Phil discuss the upcoming year of Eternal Durdles and reflect on the podcast's growth and achievements. They review podcast statistics and express gratitude to their supporters. The hosts also analyze the state of Legacy in 2023, discussing the biggest gainers and losers in the format. They explore the impact of card design choices and the lack of breathing room in the current format. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of Legacy and the potential changes in card design philosophy. The conversation covers various topics related to Magic: The Gathering cards, including the impact of mistakes in card design, challenges in attracting new players, reflection on the year in Magic: The Gathering, speculation on future card releases, the influence of Urza Saga on card evaluation, and the potential impact of Clue characters and tokens in Legacy. Takeaways Eternal Durdles is entering its ninth year, and the hosts are excited about the future of the podcast. The podcast

FenrusCloud and Mike Everett join Zac to talk about the past, present, and future of Infect. The conversation covers various matchups and strategies for playing Infect in Legacy. The present and future of Infect are discussed, along with the deck's similarities to Delver. The hosts share their experiences and insights on deck building, mistakes, and different variations of Infect. They also analyze specific matchups against Dimir Scam, Five Color Control, Temur Aggro, Temur Delver, Five Color Tokens, Boros Painter, Colorless Painter, and Four-Color Tempo. In this Infect Symposium, the hosts discuss various matchups and the future of the deck. They analyze the challenges of facing the Four-Color Garbage Pile, Eldrazi Stompy, and Mono Red Prison. They also highlight the deck's current power level and its potential for growth. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the meta and opponents' lack of knowledge about Infect. They conclude with their thoughts on deck builds and strategies. T

FenrusCloud and Mike Everett join Zac to talk about the past, present, and future of Infect. The conversation covers various matchups and strategies for playing Infect in Legacy. The present and future of Infect are discussed, along with the deck's similarities to Delver. The hosts share their experiences and insights on deck building, mistakes, and different variations of Infect. They also analyze specific matchups against Dimir Scam, Five Color Control, Temur Aggro, Temur Delver, Five Color Tokens, Boros Painter, Colorless Painter, and Four-Color Tempo. In this Infect Symposium, the hosts discuss various matchups and the future of the deck. They analyze the challenges of facing the Four-Color Garbage Pile, Eldrazi Stompy, and Mono Red Prison. They also highlight the deck's current power level and its potential for growth. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the meta and opponents' lack of knowledge about Infect. They conclude with their thoughts on deck builds and strategies. T