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Time Spiral in Constructed — Gold, Artifacts, and Landby Ted Knutson Published on 2006-10-09 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
Last week, Ted covered the cards of each color, rounding out on Friday with the hideous Green offerings. Today's installment is a lot more upbeat - the Gold shines, the artifacts are in fine working order, and the land is fertile. Indeed, some of Time Spiral's finest cards dwell in the far-left column of the deck registration sheet. Ted also adds his choices for the strongest non-Timeshifted cards in the set. Do you agree with Mr. Card Game's analysis?
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Right / Wrong - A Non-Vintage / Vintage Split Articleby Patrick Chapin Published on 2006-10-09 A StarCityGames.com Premium Vintage article |
| Pat "The Innovator" Chapin dips a toe into the choppy waters of Vintage debate, outlining some interesting ideas on power-plays in Magic's most broken of formats. He tackles the ornery subject of skill in Vintage, and challenges Stephen Menendian to an interesting match. Away from Type 1, he also presents a debate on the veracity of Magic writers the world over... just how should we gauge the more "off-the-wall" deck ideas and articles? |
Time Spiral in Constructed — Greenby Ted Knutson Published on 2006-10-06 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| It was all going so well... and then the Green cards came along. Ted takes a long look at the red-headed stepchild of the Magic color pie, and finds it lacking. There are, however, some diamonds hidden deep in the mossy effluvia. Mr Card Game tells us where to dig for gold... plus, a bonus section by Ben "Ridiculous Hat" Goodman!
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Time Spiral Standard: Testing from the Topby Mike Flores Published on 2006-10-06 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| With Standard States just around the corner, and Time Spiral officially released today, Constructed testing has kicked off in fine style. Mike takes a powerful updated Solar Flare deck and throws it against a gauntlet of possible Standard contenders... and reveals the deck he would take to States if they were to be played tomorrow. |
Reflections on Time Spiral Draftby Josh Ravitz Published on 2006-10-06 A StarCityGames.com Premium Time Spiral Limited article |
| With a few more matches under his Magical belt, Josh feels he has a fine preliminary grasp of the evolving format. Today's article sees him dissect the power commons for each color of Time Spiral, and rank the colors in order of power and depth. He also touches on possible strong color combinations; invaluable information for those looking to ace their PTQ Top 8 Drafts this weekend. |
Time Spiral in Constructed — Redby Ted Knutson Published on 2006-10-05 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| After dealing with the White, Blue, and Black offerings from Time Spiral, Ted turns his attention to the Red spells. Alongside Mr Card Game's customary wit, we have one Patrick Sullivan sharing his fiery insight on the Red cards he thinks will see Constructed play. The second guest columnist, Norin the Wary, disappeared shortly before commencement of the article and is therefore unavailable for comment. |
White Weenie In Time Spiral Standardby Tim Aten Published on 2006-10-05 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Tim has his States deck figured out already. Sadly, it's not White Weenie. This article, however, concentrates on the ever-popular beatdown archetype. Where do the Time Spiral cards slot in? Is Knight of the Holy Nimbus a sufficiently fake Hand? What can we do about the loss of Isamaru? And does Griffin Guide warrant a slot in the deck? (Hint: there's a reason its initials are GG...) Looking to run with the little White guys? Then this is the article for you! |
Time Spiral in Constructed — Blackby Ted Knutson Published on 2006-10-04 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Teddy Card Game continues his overview of the Time Spiral cards for Constructed play. Monday was White, Tuesday was Blue... and Wednesday brings the Black cards under the spotlight. Is Sengir Nosferatu direct competition for Skeletal Vampire? Will Smallpox be big? And how do you pronounce Phthisis? Click here to find out!
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How to Test Properly, and Evaluation Adviceby Jeroen Remie Published on 2006-10-04 A StarCityGames.com Premium article |
| Jeroen delivers his weekly dose of Magical advice, answering questions posed via email by StarCityGames.com readers the world over. Today's topics include tips on tournament preparation, advice on evaluating new cards for competitive play, and the truth about Rich Hoaen's legendary grumpiness... |
Time Spiral in Constructed — Blueby Ted Knutson Published on 2006-10-03 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Ted continues his detailed examination of the Time Spiral cards, looking at their application for the coming Constructed metagame. After yesterday's article on the old workhorse White, Mr Card Game turns his gimlet eye to the color of the pros: Blue. Time Spiral harks back to the glory days of old... is Blue broken beyond repair? |
Initial Thoughts on Time Spiralby Nick Eisel Published on 2006-10-03 A StarCityGames.com Premium Time Spiral Limited article |
| After a dose of draft and a slice of Sealed deck, Nick delivers his preliminary verdict on the highs and lows of the new set. He theorizes that play skill is currently more important than deckbuilding considerations, and gives us a brief lowdown of each color's strength for triple Time Spiral draft. Nick is practicing hard for Pro Tour: Kobe... expect future articles to break the format wide open! |
Somewhere Lost in Timeby Craig Jones Published on 2006-10-02 A StarCityGames.com Premium Time Spiral Limited article |
| Craig "The Professor" Jones takes us through his Time Spiral Prerelease experience in his signature comic style. He shares his views on the new Limited format, and spreads the love toward some of the unsung cards from Magic's newest, yet oldest set... |
Ben Bleiweiss’s Guide to Everything Time Spiral, Part 1 (White)by Ben Bleiweiss Published on 2006-10-02 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Tired of the traditional set review? Ben Bleiweiss’s Guide to Everything Time Spiral is a look not only at the strategic value of Time Spiral, but the relation of Time Spiral to the history of Magic, to the Magic community, and to the hot-topic issues of Magic. |
Time Spiral in Constructed — Whiteby Ted Knutson Published on 2006-10-02 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Teddy Card Game begins a ten-part review of Time Spiral for Constructed. Color breakdowns, deck ideas, theories, and strategy are promised along the way, with guest articles appearing from a number of big-name writers and players. Today's installment begins where all set reviews should... with the White cards. Looking for the edge on the Time Spiral metagame? Look no further! |
Forging the Sword: Exploring Aggro Builds in Time Spiral Standardby Mike Flores Published on 2006-09-29 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| It's Flores Friday, and Mike's here to do what he does best... deck design! Today's excellent article takes a first look at the probable Aggro decks that'll see play at the approaching Standard Champs tournaments in October. The Time Spiral Standard metagame is slowly being forged, in theory at least. Will one of the many decks on offer today ignite your creative fires? |
Time Spiral Limited - First Impressionsby Josh Ravitz Published on 2006-09-29 A StarCityGames.com Premium Time Spiral Limited article |
| While a number of top players weren't particularly impressed with Coldsnap, it's safe to say that Time Spiral has got everyone's juices flowing. Josh is a big fan of the new set, and is excited about its impact on Limited play theory. This article takes a look at some of the stronger colors, cards, and ideas that are slowly emerging from Magic's most intriguing Limited format... |
Drafting With Rich - RGD #37by Rich Hoaen Published on 2006-09-29 A StarCityGames.com Premium Ravnica Block article |
| Rich continues his excellent Draft series. The Canadian maestro turns his back on the cooling Coldsnap, and heads for the balmy waters of sweeter formats. From now until the online release of Time Spiral, Rich will draft a number of formats, from RGD to 999 to CBS to CCC... whatever takes his fancy at the time. He'll supply each pick, from pick one to pick forty-five, and pen a brief commentary on hs deck and performace. For more detailed comments, visit the forums! |
The Black Perspective: That Standard Article!by Osyp Lebedowicz Published on 2006-09-28 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Time Spiral is virtually here, and it's time to turn our eye to the coming Standard rotation. Joe Black, a lover of Constructed since time immemorial, presents three Time Spiral Standard decklists for our perusal and approval. Standard Champs are just around the corner... could your all-conquering sixty-card behemoth be lurking somewhere in Osyp's fevered mind? Read on to find out! |
Musings on the Eternal - a Look at Vintage and Legacyby Josh Silvestri Published on 2006-09-28 A StarCityGames.com Premium Vintage article |
| After a two-month hiatus, Josh returns with an interesting article dealing with both the Vintage and Legacy formats. He looks at the tier system for the Vintage metagame, and places the contenders in order of their recent performances. He also shares a nifty Legacy deck that reaclls the power of some of the stronger Vintage builds. Looking for an edge in your Eternal metagame? Look no further! |
Drafting With Rich - RGD #36by Rich Hoaen Published on 2006-09-28 A StarCityGames.com Premium Ravnica Limited article |
| Rich continues his excellent Draft series. The Canadian maestro turns his back on the cooling Coldsnap, and heads for the balmy waters of sweeter formats. From now until the online release of Time Spiral, Rich will draft a number of formats, from RGD to 999 to CBS to CCC... whatever takes his fancy at the time. He'll supply each pick, from pick one to pick forty-five, and pen a brief commentary on hs deck and performace. For more detailed comments, visit the forums! |
Skill In Vintageby Stephen Menendian Published on 2006-09-27 A StarCityGames.com Premium Vintage article |
| The debate still rages... just how skillful is Magic's most broken format? Does the abundance of early-turn kills and degenerate combos lead Vintage down the path of the Lucky Man? Stephen argues that the skill factor in Vintage is high indeed... but maybe not quite the same as the skill required for other, "fairer" formats. |
The Rock, Worlds, and the Defining Cards of Standardby Jeroen Remie Published on 2006-09-27 A StarCityGames.com Premium article |
| Fresh from the Time Spiral prerelease, Jeroen Remie is here to answer your Magical questions. This week's mailbag contains gems on subjects as diverse as Worlds, The Rock, Mana Leak versus Rune Snag, and Jeroen's personal Top 5 list of Standard's most defining cards. As usual, submit all questions to jeroenremie@gmail.com! |
Drafting With Rich - 999 #5by Rich Hoaen Published on 2006-09-27 A StarCityGames.com Premium 9th Edition Limited article |
| Rich continues his excellent Draft series. The Canadian maestro turns his back on the cooling Coldsnap, and heads for the balmy waters of sweeter formats. From now until the online release of Time Spiral, Rich will draft a number of formats, from RGD to 999 to CBS to CCC... whatever takes his fancy at the time. He'll supply each pick, from pick one to pick forty-five, and pen a brief commentary on hs deck and performace. For more detailed comments, visit the forums! |
U/R Tron in Extendedby Tiago Chan Published on 2006-09-26 A StarCityGames.com Premium Extended article |
| In the gaping chasm between Nationals and Time Spiral, many players and writers found themselves taking a break from high-level play. Tiago, however, found solace in Extended Premier Events on Magic Online. Today he presents his U/R Tron build, pimped for Extended success. He's been raking in the wins with the full compliment of Urza's lands... can the deck work for you? |
The Constructed Manabase, Part 2: Mana Ratios, Continuedby Richard Feldman Published on 2006-09-26 A StarCityGames.com Premium Standard article |
| Richard continues his informative series on the philosophy behind the perfect Constructed manabase. Last time, he took a long look at Aggro decks and builds, concentrating on decks with a low mana requirement. Today he looks at decks with a more mana-intensive outlook, and investigates the relationship between cantirps, acceleration, and land-count. |
















