This week I was graced by the presence of the one and only Patrick Chapin, who by chance was passing through the great state of Tennessee. Inside we’ll talk about anything and everything, including (but not limited to) the Invitational, Kenji Tsumura, Vintage, Strategic Planning, Runed Halo and Demigod of Revenge, Prerelease changes, Gleemax (and what might've been), how Affinity got me back into Magic, the lack of draws on Magic Online, and more. Let’s go!
Topics covered (in order):
- Invitational (& Kenji)
- Vintage (Strategic Planning)
- Standard (Runed Halo + Demigod of Revenge)
- Prerelease format reactions
- Re: The death of Gleemax
- Evan’s Magical Beginnings
- Magic Online’s lack of draws
- More!
Special thanks to Patrick for stopping by my neck of the woods. Next, we just need to get that rap video filmed...
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