Commander Spotlight: Agonizing Demise

Fans of playing Black in Magic often inevitably have a conversation that asks the question, “What is your favorite spot removal card?” Everyone seems to have their favorite, and like anyone well versed in the necromantic arts, it often comes...
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Dave of the Five Rings: Chapter One

Dave of the Five Rings is an ongoing series chronicling David Gordon’s return to the Legends of the Five Rings CCG after several years. He will be tracking his progress from the launch of the game’s new core set, Ivory...
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Commander Spotlight: Predatory Advantage

Creatures. Creatures. Creatures. Creatures. Creatures. The master arcane magi at Wizards of the Coast have been repeatedly hitting us over the head for some time now like a blunt object. And as you’ve crumpled to the ground under the assault,...
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Enjoying Some Pandemonium with Tim Obermueller

Traditional RPGs tend to fall in to one of two camps – you have your simulations, and you have your wish fulfillment. Simulation RPGs are little like games: you’re going to need a separate sheet to track everything that you...
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ABCs of GMing – Improvisation

Author’s Note: After a long hiatus due to a career change and getting married, I have returned to continue my series on GMing.  Sorry to have left you guys at “H” for so long! Or, you know, sorry for coming back....
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Commander Spotlight: Harvester of Souls

When playing Magic, regardless of the style, format, or setting, there are certain things that hold true no matter what. These include such deep revelatory gems such as: Losing always sucks. There is always someone you know who loves the token swarm...
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Commander Spotlight: Aftershock

As anyone who has ever built their own Commander deck can attest, nailing down exactly which 99 cards to use can be tricky. With a minimum of 33 land, the actual number of available card slots plummets to 66. Sixty-six...
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Setting Fields Ablaze with Ed Marriott

At first glance, it’s understandable why some people might not find Scoville eye-catching. We get it. It’s about farming. Farming isn’t always the most alluring topic for a game. Still, time after time, games about farming continue to surprise people...
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