(by teh-gio: 11/24/14) What would the GP Madrid Top 8 Martyr Proclamation deck cost you online? A break down of the deck, a PRE reminder plus all of the other prices are a click away.
Some Legacy and Modern action in today's article. Blippy breaks down TC in Legacy, gives updates on his upcoming SLUGAPALOOZA, dives into the MTG twitterverse, and much more!
(by teh-gio: 11/18/14) The Modern Land Prices return, along with some other new features. Prices are dipping down; is it time to put that budget to use?
08/15/14 A Red Devotion deck made Day 2 of Grand Prix Prague then vanished from the meta. I look back at that list, make some tweaks and then find out just how Devoted I can be!
The Modern PTQ season is blazing by in the paper world. Come check out some Top 8 lists that are "off the radar" and see if you want to shuffle them up for your next Modern outing?
~INTRODUCTION~
The MTGS Modern community is one of the foremost Modern hubs on the internet. We have the largest population of users, the most active discussions and threads, and the most current information about the metagame and all the decks of our format. Although many of our users are content to post their thoughts now and then, brew up decks, and play endlessly in their local venues, some of our members have tried to make larger contributions to the community. MTGS counts amongst our numbers many writers, video makers, and other creators of Modern and Magic media. The purpose of this thread is to gather all of their products and their persons in one place so the wider community can have access to their work.
Anyone can participate, no matter what kind of Modern/Magic-specific work they produce. Got a blog or blogpost about the format? Wrote an article for another site or your own personal page? Running a podcast or making video recordings? Then this is the place for you!
~HOW IT WORKS~ (This is the first time we have done something like this, so the process might change in the future)
Interested in getting your products posted? Here's how you can get added to the spotlight. Follow these steps and get your work out there to the broader MTG community:
Reply to this thread with a post entitled "<name>'s contributions". So for me, it would be entitled "ktkenshinx's contributions"
Add a large, size 4 or 5 title to the top of your post that says "<name>'s contributions"
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ktkenshinx (10/21/2013) In this article, I talk about the art of cooking chicken noodle soup. If you have ever wanted to learn how, this is the post for you!
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11/24/14 What would the GP Madrid Top 8 Martyr Proclamation deck cost you online? A break down of the deck, a PRE reminder plus all of the other prices are a click away.
About Me
My current run of The Modern Perspective started again in July 2014 and will appear bi-weekly, on Mondays, at PureMTGO.com.
My first "volume" ran weekly from July 2013-February 2014.
There are very few Modern articles out there, so it would be great if folks take a look! While it has a slight focus on MTGO, I talk about playing in cardboard, such as Grand Prix events, as well.
Added 8Rack with White splash videos - Very promising results!
Initial Post Created - Under Construction
8Rack Primer and Videos added
Azorius Reborn Deck and Videos added
About Me
I am a brewer, but don't let that fool you. I take my decks quite seriously and I only share my very best creations here on MTGS. Any deck I post here will be competitive, I guarantee that.
2013-10-22 "Mill It to Win It! Auto-Tuning a Mill Deck" added (and to be updated)
About Me :
Computer programmer applying his trade to Magic. I've currently got a Deck Simulator programmed in JAVA working to some degree and am looking to refine it further.
- Mill It to Win It is an idea in which through programming an automatic deck simulator we will be able to determine the performance of cards that mill our opponent's libraries.
Work. Family. Pets. Real life is chock full of obstacles that keep us from our hobbies! Some weeks it's hard to find time to write or play at all! Strapped for time, I humbly present you with two quick deck lists. Both lists were inspired by past reader comments and are fun in their own way. Plus, a look at Land Prices on the morning that the Dailies (temporarily?) vanished!
Changelog
(Updated 1/14/2014)
Next Update: Drunk Magic.
Update: Added Zoo Vs Blank
Created post!
About Me
I've been playing Modern since the times it was called "Over Extended" and was a twinkle in Wizards Money's eye. I've mostly played Zoo through out modern's life time, so aggro is my forte. But since I now only play modern as my main format, I've become very knowledgeable about the format and would love to give those insights to modern players! Also I have a pumpkin for a head.
Contributions
COMPLETE Zoo Video Primer If Magic: The Gathering did master classes like colleges did... This would be the one for Zoo.
Weekly Modern Random Deck Videos! Spin the wheel, what deck to play! Talk about it's history, the deck and go at it against a random. Who knows what will be featured!
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that if you write a modern article and don't talk about these changes at the soonest possible convenience, the Grand Council of Modern Mages sends somebody to, I don't know, slash your tires and drink all of your beer...jerks.
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Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
The Modern Perspective - an article series all about Modern brought to you by PureMTGO.com
The Modern Perspective: Some Hate to Say Good-Bye
02/06/14 This, my last regular article for the next few months, was going to be all about G/W Hatebears. Then Wizards decided to announce some extremely bold changes to the Modern Banned List. Now the format is up in the air and the future of G/W Hatebears is no exception!
Changelog
2-11-14 MTG Modern Domain: Banning Deathrite Shaman in Modern...a debate on the debate
Me and my co-host discuss the banning of one of Modern's most popular, and powerful cards. Was it a mistake for Wizards to put the beloved Lavamancer of Paradise in the sin bin? Or was it a solution to a growing problem?
About Me
My story is pretty simple: I enjoy the game of Magic. While I have a day job, in addition to having the privilege of writing for SB Nation on the savage sport of mixed martial arts (read: the UFC), talking all things Modern is one of those hobbies I don't suspect will dissipate anytime soon. Modern is, for my non existent money, the best format in Magic, and I'd have no problem arguing this point in a court of law. Unlike Standard, it's not restricted by its limited card pool and therefore (at times) degenerate metas, and it doesn't suffer from the color imbalance that stifles the variety in Legacy. Modern isn't perfect, but the Modern community is the best, as it attracts new and older players alike. Thankfully I don't have to say goodbye to these cool people first turn.
07/31/14 A Red Devotion deck made Day 2 of Grand Prix Prague then vanished from the meta. I look back at that list, make some tweaks and then find out just how Devoted I can be!
~NEW CONTENT!~
(Updated 12/4/2014)
What would the GP Madrid Top 8 Martyr Proclamation deck cost you online? A break down of the deck, a PRE reminder plus all of the other prices are a click away.
The Modern Land Prices return, along with some other new features. Prices are dipping down; is it time to put that budget to use?
It started as a fun play on words. It ended much differently...
Gaining life usually can't win you the game, but creating a 17/17 creature on turn two can. Here comes a new challenger!
More discussion of Esper Control, breaking down the BGx deck differences, talking about Modern manabases, and more!
In Lapse's first podcast, he discusses Esper Control, the power of Pack Rat, and general tips on targeting the Modern metagame!
A Red Devotion deck made Day 2 of Grand Prix Prague then vanished from the meta. I look back at that list, make some tweaks and then find out just how Devoted I can be!
~CONTRIBUTORS AND WORKS INDEX~
BlippyTheSlug's contributions
ktkenshinx's contributions
MemoryLapse's contributions
Sesordereht's contributions
teh_gio's contributions
Topper's Contributions
~INTRODUCTION~
The MTGS Modern community is one of the foremost Modern hubs on the internet. We have the largest population of users, the most active discussions and threads, and the most current information about the metagame and all the decks of our format. Although many of our users are content to post their thoughts now and then, brew up decks, and play endlessly in their local venues, some of our members have tried to make larger contributions to the community. MTGS counts amongst our numbers many writers, video makers, and other creators of Modern and Magic media. The purpose of this thread is to gather all of their products and their persons in one place so the wider community can have access to their work.
Anyone can participate, no matter what kind of Modern/Magic-specific work they produce. Got a blog or blogpost about the format? Wrote an article for another site or your own personal page? Running a podcast or making video recordings? Then this is the place for you!
~HOW IT WORKS~
(This is the first time we have done something like this, so the process might change in the future)
Interested in getting your products posted? Here's how you can get added to the spotlight. Follow these steps and get your work out there to the broader MTG community:
FIRST-TIME CONTRIBUTORS
SAMPLE POST
In this article, I talk about the art of cooking chicken noodle soup. If you have ever wanted to learn how, this is the post for you!
REPEAT CONTRIBUTORS
Changelog
(Updated 10/21/2013)
An in-depth primer on the Restore Balance combo deck for the Modern format
Just your friendly everyday Modern player.
Contributions
An in-depth primer on the Restore Balance combo deck for the Modern format
Changelog -(Updated 11/24/2014)
What would the GP Madrid Top 8 Martyr Proclamation deck cost you online? A break down of the deck, a PRE reminder plus all of the other prices are a click away.
My current run of The Modern Perspective started again in July 2014 and will appear bi-weekly, on Mondays, at PureMTGO.com.
My first "volume" ran weekly from July 2013-February 2014.
There are very few Modern articles out there, so it would be great if folks take a look! While it has a slight focus on MTGO, I talk about playing in cardboard, such as Grand Prix events, as well.
Previous Articles
The Modern Land Prices return, along with some other new features. Prices are dipping down; is it time to put that budget to use?
It started as a fun play on words. It ended much differently...
The Modern Perspective YouTube Channel - from the brief amount of time I tried filming games
(Updated 11/7/2013)
I am a brewer, but don't let that fool you. I take my decks quite seriously and I only share my very best creations here on MTGS. Any deck I post here will be competitive, I guarantee that.
Contributions
A Discard Deck to assassinate the Modern Meta
12 Swamp
4 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
3 Mutavault
3 Dakmor Salvage
Spells
4 Ensnaring Bridge
4 The Rack
4 Thoughtseize
4 Raven's Crime
4 Inquisition of Kozilek
4 Liliana of the Veil
4 Shrieking Affliction
3 Deathrite Shaman
3 Dismember
3 Duress
1 Necrogen Mists
4 Leyline of Sanctity
3 Pithing Needle
4 Infest
8Rack Replays
11-7-13 8Rack White vs Jund: http://youtu.be/FhDp_vfRQfQ
11-7-13 8Rack White vs Azorius Midrange: http://youtu.be/9cUE7QC3jxw
11-7-13 8Rack White vs Jund Goodstuffs: http://youtu.be/-7t1TYblwoc
11-7-13 8Rack White vs Jund Rager: http://youtu.be/h0sKNmZ8txY
11-7-13 8Rack White vs Scapeshift: http://youtu.be/a9F9dgBYTt4
10-20-13 8Rack vs Splinter Twin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ol-2_2J1w
10-20-13 8Rack vs BUG Board Control: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=temunXlp7HQ
10-20-13 8Rack vs Wildfire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzs7zhHUo9E
10-20-13 8rack vs Storm - Do not make Misplays: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GAeDSBpvBg
10-20-13 8Rack vs Gifts Tron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk5BVWhO24k
10-20-13 8Rack vs BW Tokens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNrN3PRVQKk
9/20/13 8Rack vs Ad Nauseum Combo: http://youtu.be/_O9eM9wczhM
9/20/13 8Rack vs 8Rack - Mirror Match! http://youtu.be/E0GB7i1Zxqo
9/20/13 8Rack vs Hate Bears http://youtu.be/n6I4fSUMTYE
8/28/13 8Rack vs Ad Nauseum Combo: http://youtu.be/KFRJVq8MlzE
8/24/13 8Rack vs Young Pyromancer Tempo ***Key Match Up***
6/17/13 8Rack vs Jund: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EszU56KjjeM
6/15/13 8Rack vs Mono Black Control: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v00mlkYZUY8 ***Key Match Up***
6/11/13 8Rack vs Random Combo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VTZnKjZQt0
6/11/13 8Rack vs Living End http://youtu.be/jrFINwF7v5Y
6/11/13 8Rack vs UW Midrangel: http://youtu.be/P0FPgL-e2Ts ***Key Match Up***
6/10/13 8Rack vs Soul Sisters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqZm3xPtWg0
6/9/13 8Rack vs UWR Tempo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVD6eKj_rKI ***Key Match Up***
6/9/13 8Rack vs Tron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P46hftQ9T2M
Red Splash Videos:
6/13/13 8Rack Red Splash vs RDW: http://youtu.be/9KEF-TW49Mk
Lantern's Videos:
Lantern vs D&T, RDW, Goblins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QndiGSgrwyc&feature=youtu.be
Lantern's 8Rack Review and demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L27YqwcSwok
BR 8Rack vs Storm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B52Ny9eecDE&feature=youtu.be
Rage Quit Section
9/20/13 8Rack vs 8Rack - Mirror Match! http://youtu.be/E0GB7i1Zxqo
9/1/13 8Rack vs BlueTron Rage Quit: http://youtu.be/_OHbUAsctc4
8/28/13 8Rack vs. Genesis Wave Rage Quit: http://youtu.be/FW5LDkYKNZc
6/20/13 8Rack Rage Quit Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJMXJlzo8Ls
A fresh approach to the UW control deck.
4 Celestial Colonnade
4 Seachrome Coast
3 Hallowed Fountain
3 Mystic Gate
1 Plains
3 Island
4 Misty Rainforest
1 Arid Mesa
Creatures
4 Geist of Saint Traft
4 Delver of Secrets
4 Snapcaster Mage
4 Path to Exile
4 Serum Visions
4 Cryptic Command
4 Mana Leak
4 Dissolve
3 Dispel
2 Sphinx's Revelation
4 Dispel
4 Ghostly Prison
4 Leyline of Sanctity
3 Negate
10-18-13 Azorius Control vs Young Pyromancer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEbbdqiwzTQ
10-18-13 Azorius Control vs Tezzeret Agent of Bolas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrG3Xktrd4I
10-18-13 Azorius Control vs UWR Poor Sport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59TfQQ9wA4k
10-17-13 Azorius Control vs Mono Blue: http://youtu.be/LRduamoxq78
10-17-13 Azorius Control vs BG Liliana: http://youtu.be/hgBI9PvXWao
10-16-13 Azorius Control - Delver Justification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=matlE3JkX2M
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs Green Eldrazi Ramp: http://youtu.be/Y9x2qCGTAwQ
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs Goblins: http://youtu.be/CDkMexwjz8I
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs An MTG Beginner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhjisP9drlo
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs Elves!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2TiQPPZ9jc
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs 8Rack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX68SPerX0E
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs Grixis Control: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-UnxS4ACA
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs Jund: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRhwBLRRsKw ***Key Match Up***
10-12-13 Azorius Control vs 8Rack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hfVhR8Em4M
10-11-13 Azorius Control vs Ad Nauseum: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsnnk-3L3FA
10-11-13 Azorius Control vs BGw Rock Netdeck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMypQYd_EOI
10-11-13 Azorius Control vs UWR Control: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luBWiTlAMVc ***Key Match Up***
10-11-12 Ashiok's Lockdown vs Awful Jank Deck: http://youtu.be/aPOjVSGq9n4
10-11-13 Ashiok's Lockdown vs Burn: http://youtu.be/9ZTWVRFsniY
10-11-13 Splinter Twin vs Affinity: http://youtu.be/O-8jzQ-38X0
10-10-13 Azorius Control vs White Death and Taxes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT-9dbWyO2E
10-10-13 Azorius Control vs The Rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JaFC7y925k
10-10-13 Azorius Control vs UW Polymorph Control: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjyn2I8dGB8
10-10-13 Azorius Control vs Domri Rade Naya: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5Jj-xv-KEc
10-10-13 Azorius Control vs Lilianas Radkos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv2vHZRcHOs
10-9-13 Azorius Control vs Radkos Burn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5R8ZNJnIFQ
10-9-13 Azorius Control vs Tooth and Nail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN55D-bymMQ
9/29/13 Azorius Control vs Boros Aggro Burn: http://youtu.be/RYSmvIwPMHk
9/27/13 Azorius Control vs GP Detroit BG Rock list: http://youtu.be/AegqzcVImgk
(Created 2013-10-22)
Changelog :
About Me :
Computer programmer applying his trade to Magic. I've currently got a Deck Simulator programmed in JAVA working to some degree and am looking to refine it further.
Contributions :
The Slug's Lair: Underground (by BlippyTheSlug, 10/31/2013)
Announcing: Slugapalooza 2013, discussing Antwerpen, looking at the MTGO Modern meta, and more!
Latest Video
Changelog
(Updated 1/14/2014)
Next Update: Drunk Magic.
Update: Added Zoo Vs Blank
Created post!
About Me
I've been playing Modern since the times it was called "Over Extended" and was a twinkle in Wizards Money's eye. I've mostly played Zoo through out modern's life time, so aggro is my forte. But since I now only play modern as my main format, I've become very knowledgeable about the format and would love to give those insights to modern players! Also I have a pumpkin for a head.
Contributions
COMPLETE Zoo Video Primer
If Magic: The Gathering did master classes like colleges did... This would be the one for Zoo.
Gruul Zoo Primer
My favorite Zoo in Modern. Updated regularly!
Weekly Modern Random Deck Videos!
Spin the wheel, what deck to play! Talk about it's history, the deck and go at it against a random. Who knows what will be featured!
Zoo Vs. Blank!
Me playing Zoo against a random.
DRUNK MAGIC!
Totally Not Work Safe. What bad deck can I play? Drink Responsibly.
Any chance that your next article will contain something about the banned list changes? Also, Free Bloodbraid Elf.
Storm Crow is strictly worse than Seacoast Drake.
The Modern Perspective: Some Hate to Say Good-Bye
02/06/14
This, my last regular article for the next few months, was going to be all about G/W Hatebears. Then Wizards decided to announce some extremely bold changes to the Modern Banned List. Now the format is up in the air and the future of G/W Hatebears is no exception!
Also up on PureMTGO.COM:
Overdriven! 77 - By: BlippyTheSlug
Confessions of a Johnny: Brewing in Modern - By: kcastle11, kevin castle
Changelog
2-11-14
MTG Modern Domain: Banning Deathrite Shaman in Modern...a debate on the debate
Me and my co-host discuss the banning of one of Modern's most popular, and powerful cards. Was it a mistake for Wizards to put the beloved Lavamancer of Paradise in the sin bin? Or was it a solution to a growing problem?
About Me
My story is pretty simple: I enjoy the game of Magic. While I have a day job, in addition to having the privilege of writing for SB Nation on the savage sport of mixed martial arts (read: the UFC), talking all things Modern is one of those hobbies I don't suspect will dissipate anytime soon. Modern is, for my non existent money, the best format in Magic, and I'd have no problem arguing this point in a court of law. Unlike Standard, it's not restricted by its limited card pool and therefore (at times) degenerate metas, and it doesn't suffer from the color imbalance that stifles the variety in Legacy. Modern isn't perfect, but the Modern community is the best, as it attracts new and older players alike. Thankfully I don't have to say goodbye to these cool people first turn.
Contributions
9-16-13
How to welcome our Jund overlords: a GP Detroit Review
9-3-13
Market Speculation: Knowing what to buy in Modern
8-25-13
Rogue Reflections: Taking a chance on Death's Shadow
8-6-13
Strategy Casting: A Worlds Review
7-9-13
GP Kansas City: Joe Hemmann and a Historical Blunder in Review
Modern
Dredge, Evo-Chord, U/G Faeries, Living End, Something New
The Pro Tour Valencia Podcast Report: First hockey, now Magic...Canada wins again!
Lack of Jund and Fae
Blue Moon is a thing?
Modern
Dredge, Evo-Chord, U/G Faeries, Living End, Something New
http://www.gatheringmagic.com/mjscott-022614-the-competitive-vorthos-loving-lilis-rack-in-modern/
A Red Devotion deck made Day 2 of Grand Prix Prague then vanished from the meta. I look back at that list, make some tweaks and then find out just how Devoted I can be!
Other Modern articles up today at PureMTGO.com:
Overdriven! 104
Doran, the Siege Tower in Modern
I am also working on a website with deck lists and articles.
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