Magic Beyond the Box: Top 5 Zendikar Block Intro Packs
Hey folks, just a (very belated) notice that a new feature went up at Quiet Speculation. This week, I break down the top five intro decks from all of Zendikar block. You might be surprised which ones they are. We also announce the winner of the Second Chance at a Prerelease contest- come check it out!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Article Up
In today’s Magic Beyond the Box at Quiet Speculation, I revisit the Mirrodin Besieged Event Decks and look how to assess them within the Standard framework. We tested them as preconstructed decks here, but now we go from the theoretical to the pracitcal. Check it out!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Up
Forget constructed, nevermind limited… close your eyes for a moment and try and imagine the glory that would be: Pro Tour- Preconstructed! With tongue planted only somewhat in cheek, I offer a few thoughts as to why this would actually be a great format to see (even if we’re unlikely to see it).
Head on over and check it out!
Wizards Announces Duel Decks: Ajani vs Nicol Bolas
Wizards today announced what we all knew was coming- Duel Decks: Ajani vs Nicol Bolas. What may be a surprise is discovering which version of Ajani will be included in the deck: Ajani Goldmane or Ajani Vengeant. We won’t know for awhile, but in the meantime head on over to the mothership and take a look.
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Up- GDS2 Reflections
In today’s Magic Beyond the Box on Quiet Speculation, I revisit the Great Designer Search 2 in the wake of the final round of eliminations. One’s out, and three will be headed to Renton in the first week of March. How did our testing compare with that of Wizards? What insights about intro decks were revelaed by the judges? And who won those foil giveaways, anyway? Come find out!
By the way, if you’ve been scared off of visiting Quiet Spec in the past due to its long load times, that bug has at last been quashed. From end to end the site should be loading at the quick-step now.
See you there!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Up… and Another Giveaway!
Happy Friday! I’ve got another Magic Beyond the Box piece up at Quiet Speculation, where I train an analytical eye on the new Mirrodin Besieged Intro Packs and look to see what new direction has been taken with the Scars block decks thus far. I was quite pleasantly surprised!
Also, we just can’t seem to stop giving things away! Magic Beyond the Box has been a huge hit based on readership numbers, which is really showing the enthusiasm of the Preconstructed Community. I know I couldn’t have done that without the support of the Lament readers in particular, so I’d like to give something back.
This time, its a pair of foil cards up for grabs: Elspieth Tirel, and Fauna Shaman. The format is similar to givieaways we’ve held here before.
To Win the Elspeth
Head over to QS and read this week’s piece. Then either comment on the piece itself, or answer the following question: what is your favourite precon deck, and why? This gets you one chance to win.
You get a second chance to win if you retweet the note I sent out about the contest on Twitter: Want to win a foil Elspeth Tirel & Fauna Shaman? Check out today’s QS piece: http://bit.ly/eP1s61 RT this for a second chance to win! #mtg
To Win the Fauna Shaman
This one’s easy! QS is divided into three sections: Finance (the subscription service for MTG trading and speculation), Spike (competitive play), and Timmy (casual play, the group I’m a part of). There are a lot of really good Timmy reads on there, and if you check out another Timmy article and leave a comment on it, you get a chance to win! The more you read, the more chances you get. You can find the Timmy list here.
Both contests end on Wednesday, 16 February, and will be decided by random drawing from all eligible entries. Good luck, and thanks as ever for all the support!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Post Up: Great Designer Search 2
The final of our four-article series goes live today over at Quiet Spec, and it’s one crazy ride! Shawn Main’s ‘Blight’ mechanic seemed hideously strong- imagine destroying a targeted permanent with every other spell you cast! Of course, once you sleeve up and get stuck in, things aren’t always as they seem. Come on by and check it out– one of the four gentlemen profiled will be your next Wizards of the Coast employee and Magic designer!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Post Up: Great Designer Search 2
Our third feature on the Great Designer Search 2 “intro deck challenge” is up over at QS, and a very different outcome! What happens when you break a mechanic on your very first attempt? Stop on over and find out!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Post Up: Great Designer Search 2
As it turns out, there was a lot to report on when we stress-tested the intro decks through a precon gauntlet for the four finalists of the Great Designer Search 2. Ethan’s evolve deck got the write-up last Thursday, and the other three decks were too big to contain in just one piece! In today’s special Magic Beyond the Box, we look at Scott Van Essen’s Breakout from Malgareth, with its exciting breakout mechanic.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to design and develop intro decks, come check it out!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box’ Article Up, Covering GDS2
After a slight delay (due to my intrepid editor’s being without power in the blizzard), Magic Beyond the Box is up today at Quiet Speculation!
Today’s piece begins a mini-series on the Great Designer 2 deck testing we at Ertai’s Lament undertook last weekend. What are the decks? How did they perform? With the decklists now submitted to Wizards and undergoing the same process there for the next week or two, come take a look!
You can find the article here.
Ertai's Lament 