Finally! We get around to our "player tech", fundamentals episode. Join Prof. PureJank and myself as we talk about the fundamentals of Magic and what we are our processes that we use throughout different aspects of the game.
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FNM Recap
James - UW Control (4-0)
- Rd 1 - J.Dee-Bant Smash Mouth (2-0)
- Rd 2 - Patrick-Simic Ramp (2-0)
- Rd 3 - Danny-Abzan Bogles (2-1)
- Rd 4 - Tom-Rakdos Knights (2-0)
Jeremy - Bant Bogles (3-1)
- Rd 1 - TJ, Grixis Fires, 2-1
- Rd 2 - Todd, Boros Knights, 1-2
- Rd 3 - Kat, Mono Green, 2-0
- Rd 4 - Lane, Sultai, 2-0
Theros Draft
James - Bant Enchantments (2-1) (Uro, Calix, Eutropia, Daxos)
- Rd 1 - Lutz-RW (Archon, Anax)
- Rd 2 - Bye
- Rd 3 - Kat-Concession
Jeremy - BW
- Rd 1 - Mitchell, u/b, 2-1
- Rd 2 - Lutz, R/W 2-0
- Rd 3 - Draw with Tom
Decks for FNM:
James - UW Control or Mono Black
Jeremy - Bant Boggles
Crack-a-Pack
Player Tech:
Deck construction
- Brewing
- Begin with an idea that you’re interested in
- What is your personal goal?
- Have somewhat of a direction
- Know your endgame
Building a Sideboard
- Know your metagame
- Have an idea of what you’re trying to beat
Sideboarding
- I start by taking the cards out you know are bad in the match-up
- Remove cards that are actively bad on the play/draw
In-game Thought
- Understand the stack (first in, last out)
- Figure out your role in a given game
- Understand how all of the phases work
- Plan a turn or two ahead
- Adapt accordingly
- How competitive are you?
Sequencing
- Take a second, plan out your turn
- Find the most optimal and beneficial order to cast your cards
Borderless Charming Prince giveaway! - Lane Johnson
Crack a pack giveaway! - Daniel Oney
Fancast
- Venser - Ryan Reynolds (Alex); Brad Pitt (James); Hugh Jackman (Kat); Michael Fassbender (Oney); Bruce Campbell (Jerm)
Planeswalker Playlist
- Venser - Points of Authority-Linkin Park (Alex); Don’t Stop Believing-Journey (Kat); Something from Nothing-Foo Fighters (James); Power of Metal-Metalite (Oney); my sacrifice-creed (Jerm)
Good Luck, I Hope You Lose!