Drafting Magic 2011 Part 5: Red July 28, 2010
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Red is by far my favorite color to draft in Magic 2011, but the problem is that everyone else seems to feel the same way and they often take all the best red cards before I have a chance. Here are my top 10 red common and uncommon cards for Magic 2011: (more…)
Drafting Magic 2011 Part 3: Blue July 16, 2010
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This is a list of the top 10 blue uncommon and common cards that I would want to get in draft. (more…)
Drafting Magic 2011 Part 2: White July 14, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, previews, strategy, tips, limited, draft , 3commentsHere are my favorite top 10 white common and uncommon white cards in Magic 2011. These are the cards I would want most if I was playing white. (more…)
Drafting Magic 2011: Top 10 First Picks July 9, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, previews, strategy, tips, limited, draft , 11commentsWhen drafting, the first few picks we take will often determine what colors we should play, so knowing the very best cards of a draft is essential. If you get a powerful card after a couple cards have already been taken in a pack, then you should probably play that color because it looks like you don’t have a lot of competition. The most powerful cards are what I often call “first picks.” I will discuss my current favorite top 10 commons and uncommon first picks for draft. (Keep in mind that this was written before Magic 2011 was released, so this is somewhat speculative.) (more…)
Magic 2011 First Impressions July 7, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, previews , 4commentsThe Magic 2011 spoiler has been finished and we now see a set much like Magic 2010 with some slight changes. The last several core sets have had pretty major changes for the better, so I had my hopes up, but the changes were actually very minor. Here are my current observations: (more…)
Predicting the Future Part 6: Moxes from M11 to M19 (Part 3) July 5, 2010
Posted by James in : all, fake cards, reviews, previews, speculation , 2commentsThe grand finale. Here are my final 3 card ideas for Moxes in the not-too-distant-future. (more…)
Predicting the Future Part 5: Moxes from M11 to M19 (Part 2) June 28, 2010
Posted by James in : all, fake cards, reviews, previews, speculation , 5commentsToday I will introduce 3 more Moxes that could be made anytime now. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them within the next 9 years. (more…)
Predicting the Future Part 4: Moxes from M11 to M19 June 26, 2010
Posted by James in : all, fake cards, reviews, previews, speculation , 2commentsI have already presented you with my version of Mox Crystal, which I expect to be made sooner or later, but I will now present several more moxes that could be made within the next 9 years. I will start off with 3 green moxes that would actually be made in all five colors (if made at all). (more…)
Predicting the Future Part 3: Magic 2011 to 2019 June 24, 2010
Posted by James in : all, fake cards, reviews, previews, speculation , 5commentsI continue previewing cards that will be released within the next 9 years including a new Lotus, Divination, and basic land. (more…)
Predicting the Future Part 2: Magic 2011 to 2019 June 20, 2010
Posted by James in : all, fake cards, reviews, previews, speculation , 7commentsI continue to consider what cards we could be seeing any time now. I will consider a new counterspell, burn spell, and dual land that I expect to see within the next 9 years. (more…)
Arabian Nights 2 Previews Part 4 June 18, 2010
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There are three things I loved about Arabian Nights in particular. One, it has by far the best flavor. “Arabian Nights” is stylish, recognizable, and we can relate to it. Two, it has real world references. Three, it has fun wacky abilities. I think that all three of these characteristics can be found in the three Arabian Nights 2 land cards I will show today. (more…)
Predicting the Future Part 1: Magic 2011 to 2019 June 16, 2010
Posted by James in : all, random, fake cards, reviews, previews, design, speculation , 2commentsThe power creep continues to make Magic cards more powerful. I will be suggesting what cards I think we could be seeing any time now due to the fact that cards are getting more powerful and will continue to do so. These cards could appear in Magic 2011, and I expect to see them before Magic 2020. (more…)
Drafting Rise of Eldrazi Part 5: Red/Black Control May 27, 2010
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One of the most powerful decks you can make while drafting Rise of Eldrazi is a red/black deck jam packed with removal. This is much like the red/blue instant/sorcery themed deck I discussed earlier, but it makes use out of black removal. Two of the most important cards to get other than creature removal are the following: (more…)
Drafting Rise of Eldrazi Part 4: Choosing a Theme May 14, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, strategy, tips, limited, draft , 4commentsOne of the most important elements of drafting Rise of Eldrazi is to try to use a theme, which is basically just getting a lot of cards that work well together. I have noticed six main themes that you can shoot for in Rise of Eldrazi: (more…)
Drafting Rise of Eldrazi Part 3: Second Picks May 11, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, strategy, tips, limited, draft , add a commentSecond picks are basically first picks that didn’t make my top 10 bombs or first picks list. I think many of these are significantly less good than the cards on my top 10 list, but they are still quite good. (more…)
Drafting Rise of Eldrazi Part 2: First Picks April 27, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, strategy, tips, limited, draft , 5commentsWhen you draft a deck in Rise of Eldrazi, you might want to keep a specific strategy in mind, such as mana ramp, defender, instant/sorcery, or level up. However, before making a commitment, you should take the best cards you can. I have already discussed my 10 favorite cards for draft. In this article I will present my next 10 favorite commons and uncommons that will help me decide which colors to play. (more…)
Drafting Rise of Eldrazi Part 1: Bombs April 25, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, strategy, tips, limited, draft , 8commentsThe first step in drafting is to choose your first card, which could end up committing you to a color or deck strategy. Here are my top 10 favorite cards for Rise of Eldrazi drafts: (more…)
Critique of “New” Magic the Gathering & Rise of Eldrazi April 16, 2010
Posted by James in : all, random, theory, reviews, previews, design , 6commentsFrom Onslaught to Eventide was a golden age for Magic. The sets were extraordinarily very well balanced and fun for drafting and other limited events. Shards of Alara, Magic 2010, and Zendikar missed the mark. What about Rise of Eldrazi? I will examine the design flaws of each of these sets and give my first impressions for Rise of Eldrazi. (more…)
Arabian Nights Part 2 Special Preview April 7, 2010
Posted by James in : all, reviews, previews , 1 comment so farEveryone should take a look at today’s preview card.
Gold From Rise of Eldrazi Part 2 April 2, 2010
Posted by James in : all, fake cards, reviews, previews, speculation , 3commentsI already showed how gold will be used for artifacts and lands, but what about creatures? I will show my predictions for three creatures here. (more…)