Eternal Durdles

Zac and Phil answer questions from their listeners. They discuss topics such as favorite playmats, the current state of Legacy, the paper Magic scene in Philadelphia, and their experiences in the Magic community. They also reflect on their golden years of playing Magic and other games, and the big events that shaped their journeys. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss their personal experiences and preferences in Legacy and content creation. They talk about the reliability and enjoyment they find in the game of Magic, the evolution of Legacy over the years, and their favorite archetypes from the early days of the format. They also touch on the factors they consider when sideboarding and offer advice to their past selves regarding content creation. The conversation concludes with a question about why they continue to play Legacy despite its challenges, and they mention their Patreon and upcoming bonus content. Takeaways Engaging with listeners through question and answer episodes can be a

Zac and Phil discuss their disappointment with the Bloomberg set and its lack of impact on eternal formats. They feel that the set is focused on flavor and commander playability rather than providing cards for competitive formats. They express frustration with the power level of recent legacy cards, particularly in black, and the lack of balance in the format. They also discuss the upcoming ban announcement and their hopes for significant changes to address the format's problems. Overall, they feel that the set does not offer much to talk about and does not improve the state of the game.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Disappointment with the Bloomberg Set01:50 Power Level Issues in Legacy05:09 Flavor vs Mechanics in Set Design07:47 Hopes for Significant Changes in the Ban Announcement10:38 Lack of Impact on Eternal FormatsJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdle

Zac and Phil discuss their disappointment with the Bloomberg set and its lack of impact on eternal formats. They feel that the set is focused on flavor and commander playability rather than providing cards for competitive formats. They express frustration with the power level of recent legacy cards, particularly in black, and the lack of balance in the format. They also discuss the upcoming ban announcement and their hopes for significant changes to address the format's problems. Overall, they feel that the set does not offer much to talk about and does not improve the state of the game.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Disappointment with the Bloomberg Set01:50 Power Level Issues in Legacy05:09 Flavor vs Mechanics in Set Design07:47 Hopes for Significant Changes in the Ban Announcement10:38 Lack of Impact on Eternal FormatsJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdle

Zac invites MTGBANDING to discuss the Premodern format in Magic: The Gathering. They cover the pillars of the format, including popular decks and staple cards. They also discuss specific decks like Cadaverous Bloom, Trix, Stiflenought, Stasis, Sligh, Recurring Survival, Landstill, and Doomsday. They provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each deck and discuss their viability in competitive play. They also talk about the MTG Banding newsletter and the importance of community building in the pre-modern format.TakeawaysPremodern is a Magic: The Gathering format that covers the period from 1995 to 2003.The format has seen a lot of change and has a diverse range of decks and staple cards.Popular decks in premodern include Goblins, Burn, Landstill, The Rock, Terravore, Ponza, Replenish, and Elves.Staple cards in premodern format include Oath of Druids, Survival of the Fittest, Gush, Swords to Plowshares, and Dark Ritual.Some decks like Trix and Recurring Survival have fallen out of favor due to newer

Zac invites MTGBANDING to discuss the Premodern format in Magic: The Gathering. They cover the pillars of the format, including popular decks and staple cards. They also discuss specific decks like Cadaverous Bloom, Trix, Stiflenought, Stasis, Sligh, Recurring Survival, Landstill, and Doomsday. They provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each deck and discuss their viability in competitive play. They also talk about the MTG Banding newsletter and the importance of community building in the pre-modern format.TakeawaysPremodern is a Magic: The Gathering format that covers the period from 1995 to 2003.The format has seen a lot of change and has a diverse range of decks and staple cards.Popular decks in premodern include Goblins, Burn, Landstill, The Rock, Terravore, Ponza, Replenish, and Elves.Staple cards in premodern format include Oath of Druids, Survival of the Fittest, Gush, Swords to Plowshares, and Dark Ritual.Some decks like Trix and Recurring Survival have fallen out of favor due to newer

Zac and Phil discuss the issues of scams in Magic: The Gathering and propose potential solutions. They also talk about the idea of a rotating ban list in Legacy and the challenges of implementing it. They touch on the importance of data-driven decision making and the need for Wizards of the Coast to listen to the community. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming events, including LobsterCon and the Popper format. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus 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 Fo

Zac and Phil discuss the issues of scams in Magic: The Gathering and propose potential solutions. They also talk about the idea of a rotating ban list in Legacy and the challenges of implementing it. They touch on the importance of data-driven decision making and the need for Wizards of the Coast to listen to the community. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming events, including LobsterCon and the Popper format. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus 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 Fo

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Phil interviews Cam, The TO from Owl Central Games. The conversation includes running and LGS and the Recent announcements to cancel a $5k event due to the current state of the Legacy format and the lack of a ban on the card Grief. The decision to cancel the event was made after considering the low number of pre-registrations and the potential lack of interest from players. They also discuss the challenges of running a shop and organizing events, as well as the impact of format decisions on the community and store owners. They emphasize the importance of pre-registering for events and understanding the decisions made by organizers. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/Eternal

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Phil interviews Cam, The TO from Owl Central Games. The conversation includes running and LGS and the Recent announcements to cancel a $5k event due to the current state of the Legacy format and the lack of a ban on the card Grief. The decision to cancel the event was made after considering the low number of pre-registrations and the potential lack of interest from players. They also discuss the challenges of running a shop and organizing events, as well as the impact of format decisions on the community and store owners. They emphasize the importance of pre-registering for events and understanding the decisions made by organizers. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/Eternal

Zac and Phil discuss the impact of the recent ban and restricted announcement, the cancellation of events due to player dissatisfaction, and the potential bans that could improve the format. They explore the role of cards like Grief, Days, Bowmaster, and Urza Saga in stifling deck diversity and propose banning multiple cards to address the power outliers. They also discuss the potential consequences of banning certain cards and the need for an overhaul to create a healthier format. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus 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 S

Zac and Phil discuss the impact of the recent ban and restricted announcement, the cancellation of events due to player dissatisfaction, and the potential bans that could improve the format. They explore the role of cards like Grief, Days, Bowmaster, and Urza Saga in stifling deck diversity and propose banning multiple cards to address the power outliers. They also discuss the potential consequences of banning certain cards and the need for an overhaul to create a healthier format. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus 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 S

Zac and Phil discuss their experiences playing in local tournaments, their upcoming trip to Las Vegas, and the challenges of playing control decks in Legacy. They also touch on the importance of evaluating opening hands, the impact of surveil lands in control decks, and the concept of win conditions in control decks. They express their hopes for potential bans and unbans in the format, emphasizing the importance of understanding the metagame and making informed mulligan choices. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus 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 Sound

Zac and Phil discuss their experiences playing in local tournaments, their upcoming trip to Las Vegas, and the challenges of playing control decks in Legacy. They also touch on the importance of evaluating opening hands, the impact of surveil lands in control decks, and the concept of win conditions in control decks. They express their hopes for potential bans and unbans in the format, emphasizing the importance of understanding the metagame and making informed mulligan choices. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus 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 Sound

The conversation revolves around the rise of mana denial strategies in Legacy, particularly the Stifle-based decks. The hosts discuss the reasons behind this trend, including the prevalence of greedy mana bases and the effectiveness of cards like Nulled Drifter and Phyrexian Dreadnought. They also explore the potential impact of MH3 on the meta, with a focus on the resilience of decks like Grixis Delver and the emergence of Talon Gates as a tool against mana denial. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the current state of the meta and the potential for Eightcast to make a comeback. The conversation explores the dominant decks and strategies in the Legacy format, focusing on the pillars of Delver, Beanstalk, and Urza Saga. The hosts discuss the power of certain cards like Wrath of the Skies and Psychic Frog, and how they can control the board and disrupt opponents. They also touch on the importance of mana denial and playing around cards like Stifle and Daze. The conversation concludes with a discu

The conversation revolves around the rise of mana denial strategies in Legacy, particularly the Stifle-based decks. The hosts discuss the reasons behind this trend, including the prevalence of greedy mana bases and the effectiveness of cards like Nulled Drifter and Phyrexian Dreadnought. They also explore the potential impact of MH3 on the meta, with a focus on the resilience of decks like Grixis Delver and the emergence of Talon Gates as a tool against mana denial. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the current state of the meta and the potential for Eightcast to make a comeback. The conversation explores the dominant decks and strategies in the Legacy format, focusing on the pillars of Delver, Beanstalk, and Urza Saga. The hosts discuss the power of certain cards like Wrath of the Skies and Psychic Frog, and how they can control the board and disrupt opponents. They also touch on the importance of mana denial and playing around cards like Stifle and Daze. The conversation concludes with a discu

Zac and Phil discuss their disappointment with the lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for the Legacy format. They express frustration with the card Grief, its impact on the format, and the lack of communication and transparency from Wizards of the Coast. They suggest the need for a community committee to provide input and feedback on the format, and emphasize the importance of transparency and timely action from WotC. Takeaways The lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for the Legacy format has left many players disappointed. The card Grief is a major concern in the format and its impact on gameplay and play experience should have been addressed. There is a need for better communication and transparency from Wizards of the Coast regarding their decision-making process. A community committee could provide valuable input and feedback on the format and help address issues in a timely manner. Tune in to Magic’s Twitch stream at 1pm and make yourself heard! https://twitch.tv/magic/schedule

Zac and Phil discuss their disappointment with the lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for the Legacy format. They express frustration with the card Grief, its impact on the format, and the lack of communication and transparency from Wizards of the Coast. They suggest the need for a community committee to provide input and feedback on the format, and emphasize the importance of transparency and timely action from WotC. Takeaways The lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for the Legacy format has left many players disappointed. The card Grief is a major concern in the format and its impact on gameplay and play experience should have been addressed. There is a need for better communication and transparency from Wizards of the Coast regarding their decision-making process. A community committee could provide valuable input and feedback on the format and help address issues in a timely manner. Tune in to Magic’s Twitch stream at 1pm and make yourself heard! https://twitch.tv/magic/schedule

Zac and Phil discuss their first impressions of Modern Horizons 3 and their experiences playing in the current metagame. They talk about the power outliers in the format, such as Grief and Beanstalk, and how these cards continue to dominate the top tables. They also discuss the potential impact of new cards like Nadu and Necrodominance. Zac shares his success with his Draco Bean-packed control deck, while Phil talks about his experience with Miracles and the addition of Brainsurge. They also touch on the challenges of playing against decks like 12 Post and the importance of having new answers in the sideboard. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe 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/ForceofPhi

Zac and Phil discuss their first impressions of Modern Horizons 3 and their experiences playing in the current metagame. They talk about the power outliers in the format, such as Grief and Beanstalk, and how these cards continue to dominate the top tables. They also discuss the potential impact of new cards like Nadu and Necrodominance. Zac shares his success with his Draco Bean-packed control deck, while Phil talks about his experience with Miracles and the addition of Brainsurge. They also touch on the challenges of playing against decks like 12 Post and the importance of having new answers in the sideboard. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe 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/ForceofPhi

Welcome to our comprehensive set review of Modern Horizons 3, where we dive deep into over 70 new cards and their impact on the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering! Join us as we analyze each card, discuss potential synergies, and evaluate how these new additions might reshape the Legacy metagame. In this extensive review, we'll cover everything from powerful new format staples to exciting new mechanics, highlighting the cards that could become staples in Legacy decks. Whether you're a seasoned Legacy player or new to the format, this video is packed with insights and analysis to help you understand how Modern Horizons 3 might influence your favorite archetypes. 0:00 - Introduction Colorless Cards 00:57:25:16 - White Cards 01:42:43:04 - Blue Cards 02:32:31:21 - Black Cards 03:18:50:17 - Green Cards 03:56:28:13 - Red Cards 04:38:31:15 - Multicolor Cards, Artifact Cards, Land Cards 05:37:17:20 - Top Picks and Overall Impressions JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening o