Eternal Durdles

Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker and Attraction cards and the potential decline of Magic in the next five years. Hen discusses over-designing and breaking cards in Magic: The Gathering, leading to bans. Highlighting the inevitability of bans for powerful decks and the need for Wizards of the Coast to design powerful sets. The conversation also focuses on the consensus best deck in #MTGLegacy, known as Scam, and its strong game plan and counterplay options. The potential banning of Orcish Bowmaster and the impact of #MH3 (Modern Horizons 3) on the format are also discussed. The conversation concludes with a discussion of enticing cards from MH3, including Wight of the Reliquary, Necrogoyf, and Herigast, Erupting Nullkite. Finally, Max discusses specific cards in the MH3 set that he is excited about, such as Kozilek Unsealing and Psychic Frog. They also talk about their struggles with remembering card names and the frustration it can cause. Max shares his experience playing competitive decks and the joy of being ahead of the pack, the impact of certain cards and decks in Legacy.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview07:13 The Impact of Release Cadence and Universes Beyond12:35 The Challenges of Maintaining the Game's Identity and Player Engagement20:53 The Negative Effects of Layoffs and Staff Turnover23:06 The Importance of Banning Cards and the Resurgence of Other Decks28:11 The Power Level and Potential Balancing of the Scam Deck38:23 The Influence of MH3 on the Format40:09 Exciting Cards from the New Set and Their Potential Impact45:04 The Resurgence of Decks like Steel Stompy and Aluren48:41 Anticipating MH3 and Exciting Cards53:53 The Joy of Brewing and Early Set Exploration58:51 Hopes for New and Interesting Card Designs in MH3JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker and Attraction cards and the potential decline of Magic in the next five years. Hen discusses over-designing and breaking cards in Magic: The Gathering, leading to bans. Highlighting the inevitability of bans for powerful decks and the need for Wizards of the Coast to design powerful sets. The conversation also focuses on the consensus best deck in #MTGLegacy, known as Scam, and its strong game plan and counterplay options. The potential banning of Orcish Bowmaster and the impact of #MH3 (Modern Horizons 3) on the format are also discussed. The conversation concludes with a discussion of enticing cards from MH3, including Wight of the Reliquary, Necrogoyf, and Herigast, Erupting Nullkite. Finally, Max discusses specific cards in the MH3 set that he is excited about, such as Kozilek Unsealing and Psychic Frog. They also talk about their struggles with remembering card names and the frustration it can cause. Max shares his experience playing competitive decks and the joy of being ahead of the pack, the impact of certain cards and decks in Legacy.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview07:13 The Impact of Release Cadence and Universes Beyond12:35 The Challenges of Maintaining the Game's Identity and Player Engagement20:53 The Negative Effects of Layoffs and Staff Turnover23:06 The Importance of Banning Cards and the Resurgence of Other Decks28:11 The Power Level and Potential Balancing of the Scam Deck38:23 The Influence of MH3 on the Format40:09 Exciting Cards from the New Set and Their Potential Impact45:04 The Resurgence of Decks like Steel Stompy and Aluren48:41 Anticipating MH3 and Exciting Cards53:53 The Joy of Brewing and Early Set Exploration58:51 Hopes for New and Interesting Card Designs in MH3JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Sahar and Sarah discuss their plans for expanding their Legacy Gambit content creation. They mention their A to Z series, where they explore different Legacy decks, and their desire to showcase more current and popular decks. Sarah also reveals her plan to start Twitch streaming, focusing on educational content and reviewing gameplay. They discuss their upcoming appearances at Magic events and express their admiration for fellow Magic players. Sahar emphasizes the importance of supporting and celebrating the success of other players. The hosts discuss the importance of adapting to the changing metagame and the need to interact early in the game. They also talk about the state of Legacy and the impact of recent sets on the format. The hosts highlight the power of cards like Lava Spur Boots and Synthesizer in certain deck archetypes. They also discuss the importance of understanding the game's current dynamics and making strategic decisions based on that. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for players to adapt and evolve their strategies to succeed in Legacy. Sahar and Sarah discuss the potential impact of Modern Horizons 3 on Legacy & Modern. They speculate on the viability of new cards in various decks and the potential for deck diversity. They also touch on the intersection of wrestling and musicals, expressing excitement for a wrestling musical. The hosts conclude by expressing their enjoyment of the conversation and saying goodbye. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Sahar and Sarah discuss their plans for expanding their Legacy Gambit content creation. They mention their A to Z series, where they explore different Legacy decks, and their desire to showcase more current and popular decks. Sarah also reveals her plan to start Twitch streaming, focusing on educational content and reviewing gameplay. They discuss their upcoming appearances at Magic events and express their admiration for fellow Magic players. Sahar emphasizes the importance of supporting and celebrating the success of other players. The hosts discuss the importance of adapting to the changing metagame and the need to interact early in the game. They also talk about the state of Legacy and the impact of recent sets on the format. The hosts highlight the power of cards like Lava Spur Boots and Synthesizer in certain deck archetypes. They also discuss the importance of understanding the game's current dynamics and making strategic decisions based on that. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for players to adapt and evolve their strategies to succeed in Legacy. Sahar and Sarah discuss the potential impact of Modern Horizons 3 on Legacy & Modern. They speculate on the viability of new cards in various decks and the potential for deck diversity. They also touch on the intersection of wrestling and musicals, expressing excitement for a wrestling musical. The hosts conclude by expressing their enjoyment of the conversation and saying goodbye. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac Hill and Zac Clark discuss their experiences in Magic: The Gathering, including playing the game, writing articles, and game design. They talk about the evolution of Magic media and how it has changed over the years. They also touch on the different aspects of Magic design and the challenges of creating cards for various formats. They highlight the importance of storytelling and capturing the essence of the game in both written and visual content. In this conversation, the Zacs discuss their experiences playing Magic: The Gathering and the lessons they've learned from the game. They talk about the strategic aspects of the game, the importance of understanding the rules, and the joy of discovering new strategies. They also touch on the value of creativity in game design and the immersive nature of Magic. Zac Hill shares his upcoming project, a comic book called Calliope Night, and his excitement for the future of content creation in the Magic community. 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:36 The Role of Magic Media 15:22 Writing Articles and Creating Content 34:24 Adapting to Different Formats and Sales Channels 42:35 The Immersive and Engaging Nature of Magic JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac Hill and Zac Clark discuss their experiences in Magic: The Gathering, including playing the game, writing articles, and game design. They talk about the evolution of Magic media and how it has changed over the years. They also touch on the different aspects of Magic design and the challenges of creating cards for various formats. They highlight the importance of storytelling and capturing the essence of the game in both written and visual content. In this conversation, the Zacs discuss their experiences playing Magic: The Gathering and the lessons they've learned from the game. They talk about the strategic aspects of the game, the importance of understanding the rules, and the joy of discovering new strategies. They also touch on the value of creativity in game design and the immersive nature of Magic. Zac Hill shares his upcoming project, a comic book called Calliope Night, and his excitement for the future of content creation in the Magic community. 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:36 The Role of Magic Media 15:22 Writing Articles and Creating Content 34:24 Adapting to Different Formats and Sales Channels 42:35 The Immersive and Engaging Nature of Magic JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac and Dave Kaplan discuss the upcoming NYSE vintage event and the current metagame in vintage. They cover topics such as the hack to getting around the high cost of entry for NYSE, the strong Vintage community, the different archetypes in the metagame. They also touch on the power of Orcish Bowmasters, the rise of blue control decks with Lurrus as a companion, and the popular Coveted Jewel PO combo deck. Dave also mentions an upcoming NYSE qualifier event. Dave's Linkshttps://twitter.com/David_H_Kaplan Lurrus Sagahttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/6rtVSXZhKEq4Hb_DrIW7fAJewel Shopshttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/nZRWNJ1IRk-0oFPNZMbSaADredgehttps://moxfield.com/decks/lukXKVq87EeTSaiLVdd6iQShow and Oathhttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/CrePiwuyNUy7lb1ox9v5rQ JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac and Dave Kaplan discuss the upcoming NYSE vintage event and the current metagame in vintage. They cover topics such as the hack to getting around the high cost of entry for NYSE, the strong Vintage community, the different archetypes in the metagame. They also touch on the power of Orcish Bowmasters, the rise of blue control decks with Lurrus as a companion, and the popular Coveted Jewel PO combo deck. Dave also mentions an upcoming NYSE qualifier event. Dave's Linkshttps://twitter.com/David_H_Kaplan Lurrus Sagahttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/6rtVSXZhKEq4Hb_DrIW7fAJewel Shopshttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/nZRWNJ1IRk-0oFPNZMbSaADredgehttps://moxfield.com/decks/lukXKVq87EeTSaiLVdd6iQShow and Oathhttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/CrePiwuyNUy7lb1ox9v5rQ JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac and Tony discuss the Black Saga Storm deck and its success against Rescaminator. Tony shares his journey as a Magic player and his progression into playing Storm. They also talk about different versions of Black Saga Storm, including the mono black version, the fetchland version, and the Beseech the Mirror version. Tony also introduces his Paradoxical Outcome deck and its success in recent tournaments. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these decks and the strategies involved. In this part of the conversation, TonyScapone discusses the power of his deck and the impact of the player behind it. He also talks about his content creation on Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon, including sideboard guides and coaching sessions. Zac mentions the importance of written content and the value of coaching. They also briefly discuss the Brews of Paradise podcast and the Phil Blechman intro network. Tony's Links: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyScapone https://twitter.com/TonyScapone https://www.patreon.com/TonyScapone TONY'S DECKS Black Saga Storm (Ring Beseech) https://www.moxfield.com/decks/2vR08uFStkyeZ3Gaa1xy_Q PO: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/7MVw9fUCzkORkPjK6q-7nQ Jewel: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/eTWME86WP0q6wh0oFquxNA JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011

Zac and Tony discuss the Black Saga Storm deck and its success against Rescaminator. Tony shares his journey as a Magic player and his progression into playing Storm. They also talk about different versions of Black Saga Storm, including the mono black version, the fetchland version, and the Beseech the Mirror version. Tony also introduces his Paradoxical Outcome deck and its success in recent tournaments. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these decks and the strategies involved. In this part of the conversation, TonyScapone discusses the power of his deck and the impact of the player behind it. He also talks about his content creation on Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon, including sideboard guides and coaching sessions. Zac mentions the importance of written content and the value of coaching. They also briefly discuss the Brews of Paradise podcast and the Phil Blechman intro network. Tony's Links: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyScapone https://twitter.com/TonyScapone https://www.patreon.com/TonyScapone TONY'S DECKS Black Saga Storm (Ring Beseech) https://www.moxfield.com/decks/2vR08uFStkyeZ3Gaa1xy_Q PO: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/7MVw9fUCzkORkPjK6q-7nQ Jewel: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/eTWME86WP0q6wh0oFquxNA JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011