Portal Second Age: The Nightstalkers Review (Part 1 of 2)
There isn’t a great deal to get folks riled up in Magic’s introductory releases. The cards tend to be fairly low-key and introductory-level, though here and there you find a few that have broken out into general competitive play and command a pricetag to match (see: Grim Tutor). Indeed, you might almost say the most notable thing about Magic’s attempts at beginner-level versions of the game is that they aren’t all that notable. This isn’t meant to be unkind, but they are competing for attention in a richer, more dynamic environment and outside the circle of Magic’s Armchair Historian Society (of which we’re a proud, card-carrying member), there’s just little to keep them in the public eye.
2011-2012 Precon Championships: Lauer Division (Part 1 of 2)
As of today, three divisions have been claimed by the best of the eight decks that form them. Two of these are sizing one another up, getting ready for the battle to claim the Rosewater Conference. The other eagerly awaits the outcome of this last division, the Lauer. Today, the field will be cut down by half, when eight decks enter the field of glory, and four are carried off in defeat.
Portal Second Age: Nature’s Assault Review (Part 2 of 2)
We’re back with another round of Portal Second Age action, and this time I’m piloting the mono-Green Nature’s Assault. Sam’s selected The Nightstalkers, based around the cruel and wicked denizens of Dakmor Swamp. Can the forces of nature see it through?
Reads: Meddling Izzet Ingenuity
Good morning and Happy Friday to you all! Izzet Week is on its final day, and you know what that means- another Meddling over at Gathering Magic!
2011-12 Precon Championships: Round 7 and the Leaderboard
We’re rounding the bend with the home stretch before us as we move closer each week to crowning a Champion from the 2011-12 season! We’ve had some exciting matches, filled with the sturm und drang we have come to expect from these competitions season after season, year after year. Thus far, we have not been disappointed!
Portal Second Age: Nature’s Assault Review (Part 1 of 2)
As mentioned in our previous review, Portal Second Age followed a year later in the footsteps of Portal, which was designed as an introductory-level product for entry to the game. In an effort to bridge the gap between “Magic: the Gathering” and all other games, Portal’s designers stripped away much of the creative trappings that gave the game much of its flavour.
Announcing the Kaijudo and Onslaught Contest Winners!
As you might have noticed, weve been awash in contests as of late. We beg your indulgence for the delay, but we’re excited to announce the winners for two of them, the Kaijudo and Onslaught giveaways!
Portal Second Age: Goblin Fire Review (Part 2 of 2)
It’s our opening clash with the Portal Second Age decks, and while we’ve had a good look through we’re not quite sure what to exepct. How much fun can 40-card constructions filled with sorceries and a high proportion of plain, vanilla creatures be? As it turns out… plenty.
Portal Second Age: Goblin Fire Review (Part 1 of 2)
It is often true that the harder a thing is to accomplish in life, the more indelibly etched into your memory that endeavour will be. Approaching my fourth decade of life on this earth, my ‘memory filing cabinet’ is too stuffed full to make a full accounting of the smaller things, but certainly some of life’s greater challenges stand out. Having two hours to clean and sanitise the house after an all-night illicit party before Mom gets home, for instance.
2011-2012 Precon Championships: Turian Division (Part 2 of 2)
As of today, three will be settled, and only one shall remain.
Ertai's Lament 