The guilds beckon you to their fight, and you must prepare if you are to be victorious! Guilds of Ravnica prerelease starts next weekend, and SEV8 is here once again to guide us through what we should expect to see, and what paths lay before us in the draft. Your opponents will be prepared, and so should you!
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Sep 20, 2018
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Jun 24, 2018
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Core Set 2019's prerelease is coming, and no one should go into it blind. Familiarize yourself with the various archetypes, as SEV8 breaks them down and shows what each strategy has to offer. A drafter with plans has a distinct advantage, and all such plans first start with knowing what's available.
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May 17, 2018
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Ever wonder what a thallid actually is? Curious about where those mushroom things came from? What could they be up to with their spore counters and saprolings? Today SEV8 gives a Vorthos history lesson on Dominaria's funky fungus folk, from Thelon to Slimefoot and everything in between.
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Apr 15, 2018
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Dominaria's prerelease is this coming weekend, and no one should go into it unprepared. Join SEV8 as he breaks down the ten two-color archetypes for Dominaria limited. Knowing what strategies you can build around, and what schemes your opponent might be up to, will help you write your name into this plane's history.
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Apr 7, 2018
published the article We're excited to reveal MTG Salvation's exclusive Dominaria preview card, Final Parting! Sev8 examines not only the card's gameplay implications, but also the strong narrative surrounding the card. Final Parting is Dominaria's second Story Spotlight card, and represents a key moment in Liliana's return home.Posted in: Dominaria Preview - Final Parting
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Mar 25, 2018
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It's rare for Wizards to announce a new, fully sanctioned format, and their recent unveiling of Brawl has the community quite abuzz. There are some very big questions to answer about this fledgling format, however, and SEV8 is here to guide you. From what it is and who it's for to how to build for it, this article is a perfect for anyone whose interests have been peaked.
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Mar 4, 2018
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Ixalan is a plane filled with stunningly beautiful flora, staggeringly dangerous fauna, and four peoples gunning to rip each others' heads off. The Sun Empire, River Heralds, Legion of Dusk, and Brazen Coalition vied for the power of the Immortal Sun...
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Feb 16, 2018
published the article The role of a vibrant, living ecosystem can sometimes be taken granted in fantasy world building, but it is crucial to an immersive world. Let SEV8 explore how a well-crafted ecosystem helps create an infinitely more immersive, captivating world and storyline.Posted in: The Role of Ecosystems in Fantasy Worldbuilding
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Dec 3, 2017
published the article Recently legalized, silver-bordered cards aim to add a new layer of fun to the Commander gaming experience. Playing with these cards requires certain social etiquette, however. Understaind the Dos and Don'ts of playing with silver-bordered cards in Commander is important, and Andrew Weisel goes over their basic guidelines.Posted in: The Dos and Don'ts of Silver-Border Commander
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Oct 27, 2017
published the article Andrew Weisel ain't afraid of no ghost, but Magic has plenty of scares lurking in its illustrations. This Halloween special counts down 13 of the most macabre, uncanny, and horrifying pieces of art in Magic history. Turn back now if you have a weak stomach.Posted in: The 13 Scariest Pieces of Magic Art
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Sep 17, 2017
published the article Don't sail into uncharted territory this prerelease! Let Andrew Weisel be your guide through these unknown lands, so you can map your way to victory! Andrew Weisel covers each of the archetypes for Ixalan Limited, navigating you through what you might want to play, as well as what you can expect to play against.Posted in: The Limited Archetypes of Ixalan