Commander, Not Standard, is Magic’s Best Format for New Players
Trying to get new people into Magic? Connor thinks Commander is the right way to get them started, and makes a pretty good argument why!
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I played Magic Arena “Free to Play” for 2 years and it’s been a complete slog
Connor has spent two years playing Arena exlusively free-to-play. No buying gems or packs. So, how’s that panning out?
Jumpstart is potentially the best “Teaching” MTG format.
Learning how to play Magic can be really intimidating. Connor Macleod shares his thoughts on how Jumpstart can be the perfect way to introduce your friends and family to Magic without as much stress.
World Building and The Potential Scope of Commander
The lore and storyline of Magic has always been part of the fun experience of new Magic products. With Commander 2020, that fun continues.
The Shafting of White 2: Behemoth Boogaloo
Once again, white is unfortunately the worst color of the set. Check out this review of mono-colored cycles in Ikoria, Lair of Behemoth and let us know what color you think is best!
Paper Magic, in the Time of Coronavirus
We all miss paper Magic more than we thought. Connor Macleod provides many suggestions on how to still play with paper and keep our Magic skills up to par.
A Case For “Un” Cards in Commander
Whilst “Un” cards, are banned in the format for good reason, there are many that Spice8Rack believes, depending on your playgroup, would make fun additions to your decks.
Mastering the Most Powerful Tool in MTG Arena: The “Oops” Button
There’s the Magic Pro League, the Rivals League, but there’s plenty of room for players in the Bush League. Spice8Rack shows you how to master one of MTG Arena’s few effective little tricks.
The Shafting of White: Exaggerated Meme, or Demonstrable Truth
Does white always get the short end of the stick? Connor investigates.
Why Flavor Text and Art Matter More Than You Think
Magic cards represent a lot more than just the rules text – the flavor text and art combine to tell a story. But what story they tell is important, as Connor Macleod explains.