David “Webster” Ochoa discusses making the finals with Faeries at a PTQ for Honolulu
David “Webster” Ochoa discusses making the finals and losing to a friend at the Superstars Game Center PTQ for Honolulu on April 4, 2009.
LSV discusses the state of Pre-Alara Reborn Block Constructed
LSV sits down to discuss the state of Alara Block Constructed previous to Alara Reborn, preparing for the upcoming Pro Tour in Honolulu.
Alexandre Alepin qualifies for Honolulu piloting Tezzerator
Alex discusses piloting Tezzerator to victory and having to face a friend in the finals at the Superstars Game Center PTQ for Honolulu on April 4th, 2009.
Utter Beatings: The Value of Life
Today, Josh tackles the truism that “life total only matters when you have none left”.
Here There Be Dragons: Abusing the new EDH Banned List
With Rofellos recently becoming unbanned, Sean explores just how quickly he can get him banned again!
Initial Technology: Decks That Can’t Win Tournaments
If you truly want a to win a PTQ (or any other tournament), LSV thinks you should probably play a different deck.
According to Webster: Fundamentals of Improvement
Webster offers some good guidelines for fundamentally improving your game from a mental standpoint.
On the Grind: Power Ranger Zoo *PTQ Top 8*
Jeremy drove all the way to Los Angeles last weekend, but he was rewarded with a PTQ Top 8! Find out how his Ranger Zoo deck fared in the tournament!
Rogue Report: To Rogue or not to Rogue?
After winning a PTQ with an extremely rogue deck, Jonathon muses about the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a rogue strategy.
Tolarian Academy: The Dead of Knight
Eric is back with more Ask the Judge questions, this time tackling those that deal with Knight of the Reliquary.
Fun Cubed: A Conflux of Additions
New cards have to pass quite the test to enter his Cube, so Tristan picks them carefully.
Chasing Victory: Wisdom about Legacy
by Gerry Thompson
Gerry almost played an innovative Holistic Wisdom deck at Grand Prix: Chicago, although he decided to go with the 4-C Counterbalance list that won the tournament instead. Today he discusses the development of both decks, as well as his tournament experience in Chicago!
Chasing Victory: Sliding into First
As usual, Gerry knows what’s best, and this time it is that Astral Slide is the real deal in Extended.
According to Webster: Counterbalance in Legacy
With two Counterbalance-based decks meeting in the finals of Grand Prix: Chicago, learning some of the basics about Counterbalance is key now.
Compulsive Research: How I Learned Airlines Don’t Have Pro Red and How Not to Win a PTQ
Zaiem’s efforts to win a PTQ last weekend were thwarted by a somewhat unusual turn of events, but there are lessons to be learned regardless.
Silvestri Says: The Best Deck(s) in Extended
In Josh’s first article for Channelfireball.com he reviews the actual best decks in Extended, since he believes that Faeries is overrated.
Utter Beatings: Standard Highlight Reel
Josh provides a whole slew of situations he has encountered in Standard, as well as expanding on the Sygg Faeries list he and LSV played at the 5k!
Here There Be Dragons: Choosing a General, Monochrome Edition
Sean takes a look at the options for mono-color generals, for those who wish to stick with just one color when building an EDH deck!
Initial Technology: Swan Song
After getting destroyed by Swans at the Superstars 5k, LSV took a look at Swans and ran it through its paces online.
The Riki Rules: Next Level Judging: One to Two and Missed Triggers in Chicago
Riki continues his series on how to advance in the exciting world of judging, offering advice on the path from Level One to Level Two.
