Prologue: How I became a limited MTG player
Autobiography of a Limited Environment MTG Player: How I Fell in Love with the Format
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The Ceaft of Playing, Part II
The principles of war that military thinkers such as San Tzu and Clausewitz put forward are not only relevant to military academies. They may also be useful in improving the game of MTG players.
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The Art of Drafting, Part III
Draft is one of the most favorite MTG formats. Although it changes frequently, to some extent it remains the same. Although the cards are constantly replaced and with them the format patterns, there are a number of fundamental rules that remain unchanged.
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Removals
Every new MTG player soon learns a rule of thumb: you see a removal, put it in your deck. What makes these spells so appealing? Are they all so attractive?
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Play it limited!
What are the differences between the different environments in MTG? How do these differences affect the role that randomness plays in the game? Let’s get to know what a restricted environment is
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Finishers
In MTG, there are cards whose sole purpose is to help you get the job done. Under what conditions should they be included in a deck? What are the advantages and disadvantages inherent in them?
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Combat Tricks
MTG is a game of cunningness and trickery, and the main tool that enables this is combat tricks. However, in order to master this tool skillfully, its characteristics must be learned.
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The Secrets of Sealed, Part I
For MTG players, there are few joys in life greater than opening six boosters at a pre-release. But still a greater satisfaction is to build a competitive deck from the new cards. A selection of tips for the beginner (and more experienced) builder.
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Creature Boosters
What’s better than creatures in MTG? stronger creatures. But there are no free gifts. Using creature boosters involves certain prices and can be perceived a gamble. Is the deal worthwhile?
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Life Gainers
Gaining life in MTG sounds like something you want to do. In fact, it’s less good than it sounds. Cards whose entire utility is life gain have drawbacks that players should be aware of.
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