In this episode of In Contention the official podcast of the SCG Open Series Reuben Kranny and Joey discuss the recent SCG Invitational results and best picks out of Return to Ravnica for Legacy and Standard as well as a brief discussion on the dying art of deck nicknames.
Open Series Links
http://www.starcitygames.com/open_series
http://www.scglive.com
Information on SCG Invitational (#SCGCIN)
Coverage ofSCG Invitational: Atlanta
Reference Links
Return to Ravnica Spoilers
Daily MTG Event Coverage
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@kstube- Matt Kranstuber
@MoxReuby- Reuben Bresler
@affinityforblue- Joey Pasco
Intro music by Tha Gatherin'
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Once when I was really little I was with my dad at the grocery store and someone cut in line in front of us. I don't remember this of course but according to my dad I looked up at him and adamantly declared"Hey! We were here first! … THAT'S NOT FAIR!" I am Azorius. I seek knowledge and fairness through application of logic order and careful planning. But more than just following the rules I want to understand the reasoning behind the rules. On Sundays during the autumn and winter you'll often find me screaming at the television when NFL referees botch a call. I'd much prefer a Think Twice to a Desperate Ravings. -Joey Pasco |
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In the weeks leading up to banned and restricted announcements my friends and castmates frequently refer to me as Matt Banstuber. I've been known to hone in on cards which seek to threaten the stability and balance of our favorite Constructed formats. Keeping true with this dogma when a format solves itself and deters creativity I will seek to remove cards to restore the rule of law. It seems only fitting that my favorite format is cube. I am the sole protector and judge of my realm. I am a member of the Azorius Senate and I am tasked with the order Ravnica. |
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I am Simic. Basically Simic is the Ravenclaw equivalent of theguilds...and I'm a Ravenclaw as well! Wit beyond measure is man's greatest pleasure and noguildlives up to that credo of cleverness and intelligence more than the Simic. |



