Pierre Dupont
November 17, 2015
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Taking a look at Tiny Leaders
(Before we start this column, we’d like to extend our deepest sympathies to the citizens of France and in particular those in its capital, Paris, who are still reeling from last Friday’s terrorist attacks. The world’s hearts beat with yours.) Welcome back everyone. This week we’ll be examining the Tiny Leaders format, a Commander variant which may come closest to Legacy play for those...
Wizards Tower
November 16, 2015
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Introduction to EDH Part 6: Mono-Green
For my last article on getting into EDH, I'm going to go with what is probably the most well-rounded colour in the format; Green. Spontaneous Growth, Epic Proportions, and Relentless Beasts Green is the colour of natural elements, druidic magic and untamed wilds. Green combines the togetherness of White, with the savagery of Red. Probably why those colours are its allies. No Weakness in Nature...
Wizards Tower
November 12, 2015
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Going Rogue: Knightfall Revisited
Hello and welcome back to another edition of Going Rogue, where winning isn't the goal but it often happens anyway. Actually, this week we're revisiting a deck I wrote about a few weeks back, and tuning it, so I guess winning is the goal this time. So sue me. (Don't worry, there is still some spicy tech to be found here regardless. Winning doesn't have to be boring.) The deck I'm talking about is...
Wizards Tower
November 11, 2015
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Where are all the Modern Mardu decks?
Until the Khans of Tarkir block, one of my main goals was trying to get a Grixis deck to work. I wasn't alone. There was no shortage of discussion threads in communities like Reddit talking about how to put together some sort of combination of s, s, and even . With the Khan’s block, , and dropped onto our laps cementing their roles in a number of competitive Grixis variants. All it took was a...
Pierre Dupont
November 10, 2015
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Commander 2015 Review
Welcome back everyone! This week we’ll peruse the new Commander product to see which might have more impact at your local tables. I won’t be doing a full examination of deck contents, except in a cursory fashion as connected to the new cards. Let’s begin by examining the new mechanics, then the new commanders and interesting new cards. Mechanics: Experience Counters: The five new flagship...
Wizards Tower
November 9, 2015
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Top 8 From GTP Pittsburgh 2015
On Saturday November 7th, 30 Players from the Ottawa area gathered at the Wizard Tower to play in a Grand Prix Trial for GP Pittsburgh 2015. This modern event determined who would get buys for Grand Prix Pittsburgh 2015, as well as giving out over $400 Dollars in store credit. As usual the final standings are determined after a cut to top 8. The players played it out till the bitter end, so here...
Wizards Tower
November 9, 2015
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Introduction to EDH Part 5: Mono-Red
Three colours down, two to go. This week I'm discussing what's considered to be a simple, yet very fun colour to play in Magic. Mono-Red. Lightning, Fire, and Insanity. Red is the colour of impulse, emotion, and generally being very simple. Red mages don't think too about their decisions, they just cast every that they draw. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Did I Mention Fire? Red's main...
Wizards Tower
November 6, 2015
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A Higher Standard: Time After Time
Alright. I have five cards in hand my opponent has none and I currently have 3 counterspells at the ready for whatever he draws. I just need to keep attacking with this Shambling Vent. There is no way I could lose. “TIME!!! Active player finish your turn…….” NO! I have my opponent dead to rights but it’s going to take at least 5 more attacks for me to finish him off. I don’t deserve...
