Eternal Durdles

Zac and Phil discuss the upcoming Ban and Restricted announcement for Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the purpose of such announcements, the current meta, and the community's sentiments regarding card bans. They analyze the implications of specific cards on the format, particularly those that are deemed oppressive, and explore the ongoing narrative surrounding control strategies in Legacy. The discussion highlights the need for a collective assessment of the format and the rationale behind banning certain cards. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of control strategies within the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the importance of a collective understanding of control, the role of various strategies in the metagame, and the necessity of card selection tools for control players.

We're excited to share a state of the channel announcement with you all! We're planning a special video related to the ban and restricted list for MTG, and will be sharing our thoughts. Stay tuned for more MTG content!

Phil and Zac are back to dissect the real issue plaguing Legacy: it's not just what gets banned, it's how Wizards thinks about the format. From Beanstalk and Tamiyo to The One Ring and Bowmasters, we explore the “game changers” that dominate every match and flatten decision trees. What does a healthy Legacy actually look like in a post-MH era? Why do the same play patterns keep showing up? And is there any hope that bans can fix it?

Phil and Zac are back to dissect the real issue plaguing Legacy: it's not just what gets banned, it's how Wizards thinks about the format. From Beanstalk and Tamiyo to The One Ring and Bowmasters, we explore the “game changers” that dominate every match and flatten decision trees. What does a healthy Legacy actually look like in a post-MH era? Why do the same play patterns keep showing up? And is there any hope that bans can fix it?

In this conversation, various participants discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on potential bans and unbans in the upcoming Banned and Restricted announcement. Key topics include the impact of graveyard decks, particularly Reanimator and Oops All Spells, and the community's sentiments regarding the health of the format. Participants express their hopes for unbanning certain cards while also advocating for the banning of others, particularly Entomb and Tamiyo. The discussion highlights the diverse opinions within the community and the desire for a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience.

In this conversation, various participants discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on potential bans and unbans in the upcoming Banned and Restricted announcement. Key topics include the impact of graveyard decks, particularly Reanimator and Oops All Spells, and the community's sentiments regarding the health of the format. Participants express their hopes for unbanning certain cards while also advocating for the banning of others, particularly Entomb and Tamiyo. The discussion highlights the diverse opinions within the community and the desire for a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Zac invites Douges to discuss the challenges of playing Maverick decks in the MTG Legacy format. They touch on the disadvantage that these decks face without certain control elements. Listen in for some Magic Community Insights on Legacy Deck building!TakeawaysNon-blue decks like Maverick face inherent disadvantages in Legacy.Players must innovate and adapt their decks to stay competitive.Skythcat Cub offers new disruption options for Maverick.Meta dynamics are shifting, requiring Maverick players to rethink strategies.Understanding matchups is crucial for success with Maverick.Maverick is not the best entry point for new players.Community support is vital for Maverick players.Experiences in international tournaments highlight the universal nature of Magic.Maverick players need to be versatile in their strategies.Enjoyment of the game is key, regardless of deck choice.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Disadvantage of Non-Blue Decks02:30 Innovations in Maverick and New Card Insights04:43 Meta Dynamics and Threat

Zac invites Douges to discuss the challenges of playing Maverick decks in the MTG Legacy format. They touch on the disadvantage that these decks face without certain control elements. Listen in for some Magic Community Insights on Legacy Deck building!

Zac and Phil discuss their list of the best lands in the Premodern format of Magic: The Gathering. They review their top picks for Premodern MTG, highlighting what makes each land special in the format and explaining they placement in the list. Check it out to hear their thoughts on the Premodern Lands that make the grade!

Zac and Phil discuss their list of the best lands in the Premodern format of Magic: The Gathering. They review their top picks for Premodern MTG, highlighting what makes each land special in the format and explaining they placement in the list. Check it out to hear their thoughts on the Premodern Lands that make the grade!

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the new Final Fantasy standard set, discussing various cards, their mechanics, and their potential impact on gameplay. They express disappointment in the lack of certain lore elements and analyze specific cards like Absolute Virtue, Cecil Dark Knight, and others, weighing their strengths and weaknesses in the current meta. The discussion highlights the blend of lore and gameplay in the Final Fantasy universe, as well as the implications of new cards on competitive play. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on new cards and their implications in gameplay. They explore the mechanics of specific artifacts, evaluate their potential in different formats, and discuss the impact of new lands. The conversation also touches on the evolving design philosophy of Magic, particularly the tension between standard and commander formats.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the new Final Fantasy standard set, discussing various cards, their mechanics, and their potential impact on gameplay. They express disappointment in the lack of certain lore elements and analyze specific cards like Absolute Virtue, Cecil Dark Knight, and others, weighing their strengths and weaknesses in the current meta. The discussion highlights the blend of lore and gameplay in the Final Fantasy universe, as well as the implications of new cards on competitive play. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on new cards and their implications in gameplay. They explore the mechanics of specific artifacts, evaluate their potential in different formats, and discuss the impact of new lands. The conversation also touches on the evolving design philosophy of Magic, particularly the tension between standard and commander formats.

Zac Clark discusses the top 10 power outliers in the pre-modern format of Magic the Gathering. They explore various cards that have significant impacts on gameplay, including their versatility, strategic advantages, and the unique roles they play in different deck archetypes. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these cards for both brewing new decks and piloting existing ones, while also engaging the community for their thoughts and favorite cards.

Zac Clark discusses the top 10 power outliers in the pre-modern format of Magic the Gathering. They explore various cards that have significant impacts on gameplay, including their versatility, strategic advantages, and the unique roles they play in different deck archetypes. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these cards for both brewing new decks and piloting existing ones, while also engaging the community for their thoughts and favorite cards.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the upcoming Eternal Weekend events, the excitement surrounding early announcements, and the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Italy. They delve into the significance of community art in Magic: The Gathering, share their expectations for vendors at the events, and highlight the growing pre-modern community. The conversation emphasizes the importance of planning and the anticipation of new set releases that could impact gameplay.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the upcoming Eternal Weekend events, the excitement surrounding early announcements, and the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Italy. They delve into the significance of community art in Magic: The Gathering, share their expectations for vendors at the events, and highlight the growing pre-modern community. The conversation emphasizes the importance of planning and the anticipation of new set releases that could impact gameplay.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil reflect on their experiences in the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly focusing on the Legacy format. They discuss the importance of investing in dual lands, building a supportive community, prioritizing attendance at major events like Eternal Weekend, and making informed financial decisions regarding card collecting. The dialogue emphasizes the lessons learned over the years and the value of experiences in the gaming world.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil reflect on their experiences in the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly focusing on the Legacy format. They discuss the importance of investing in dual lands, building a supportive community, prioritizing attendance at major events like Eternal Weekend, and making informed financial decisions regarding card collecting. The dialogue emphasizes the lessons learned over the years and the value of experiences in the gaming world.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the dynamics of the Pillars of the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format. They discuss its power, flexibility, and the strategies surrounding its use in various decks. The conversation also touches on historical context, alternative powerful cards, and innovative deck strategies involving Energy Field.

Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the dynamics of the Pillars of the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format. They discuss its power, flexibility, and the strategies surrounding its use in various decks. The conversation also touches on historical context, alternative powerful cards, and innovative deck strategies involving Energy Field.