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Zac and Bryant discuss various topics related to Magic: The Gathering, including Storm decks, tutoring sessions, and the Eternal Glory podcast. They delve into the current state of Storm decks in the format, the impact of cards like Beseech the Mirror and Orcish Bowmasters, and the importance of practice and work ethic in becoming a successful Magic player. They also touch on the benefits of tutoring sessions and the origins of the Eternal Glory podcast. Exploring the evolution of content creation in the Magic: The Gathering community, from writing articles to producing videos, the rise of Twitch and the pandemic played significant roles in the shift towards video content. Both hosts share their personal journeys in content creation and the challenges they faced. They discuss the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive and honest friends who can provide constructive feedback. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of Magic media and the impact of influential articles and moments in the game's history.

Takeaways

Beseech the Mirror has had a significant impact on Storm decks, changing the way they are built and improving win rates.

Orcish Bowmasters, while considered a hindrance by some, can be effectively dealt with and does not greatly affect the success of Storm decks.

To become a successful Magic player, it is important to put in the time and effort to practice and improve.

Tutoring sessions can be valuable in helping players refine their skills and strategies.

The Eternal Glory podcast provides insightful and up-to-date information on the Legacy format.

The Magic: The Gathering community has seen a shift from writing articles to producing video content, driven by platforms like Twitch and the pandemic.

Surrounding oneself with supportive and honest friends who can provide constructive feedback is crucial in content creation.

The landscape of Magic media has changed, with video content becoming more prominent and influential.Influential articles and moments in the game's history can have a lasting impact on individuals and the community as a whole.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

07:36 Dealing with Orcish Bowmasters in Storm Decks

24:29 The Origins of the Eternal Glory Podcast

31:32 The Evolution of Content Creation

43:01 The Impact of Influential Articles and Moments

Bryant's Links:https://linktr.ee/bryantcook

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Zac and Bryant discuss various topics related to Magic: The Gathering, including Storm decks, tutoring sessions, and the Eternal Glory podcast. They delve into the current state of Storm decks in the format, the impact of cards like Beseech the Mirror and Orcish Bowmasters, and the importance of practice and work ethic in becoming a successful Magic player. They also touch on the benefits of tutoring sessions and the origins of the Eternal Glory podcast. Exploring the evolution of content creation in the Magic: The Gathering community, from writing articles to producing videos, the rise of Twitch and the pandemic played significant roles in the shift towards video content. Both hosts share their personal journeys in content creation and the challenges they faced. They discuss the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive and honest friends who can provide constructive feedback. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of Magic media and the impact of influential articles and moments in the game's history.

Takeaways

Beseech the Mirror has had a significant impact on Storm decks, changing the way they are built and improving win rates.

Orcish Bowmasters, while considered a hindrance by some, can be effectively dealt with and does not greatly affect the success of Storm decks.

To become a successful Magic player, it is important to put in the time and effort to practice and improve.

Tutoring sessions can be valuable in helping players refine their skills and strategies.

The Eternal Glory podcast provides insightful and up-to-date information on the Legacy format.

The Magic: The Gathering community has seen a shift from writing articles to producing video content, driven by platforms like Twitch and the pandemic.

Surrounding oneself with supportive and honest friends who can provide constructive feedback is crucial in content creation.

The landscape of Magic media has changed, with video content becoming more prominent and influential.Influential articles and moments in the game's history can have a lasting impact on individuals and the community as a whole.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

07:36 Dealing with Orcish Bowmasters in Storm Decks

24:29 The Origins of the Eternal Glory Podcast

31:32 The Evolution of Content Creation

43:01 The Impact of Influential Articles and Moments

Bryant's Links:https://linktr.ee/bryantcook

JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE

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

Follow us on Twitter:Zac: @durdlemagus

Phil: @ForceofPhil

We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com &https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCasterOUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Storehttps://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers!HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations!Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations:@dvdangor2011






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Preslav aka buildorburn discusses the Grixis Jewel deck in Legacy. The deck aims to establish an infinite turn loop with Emrakul, the Aeons Torn using Coveted Jewel. Its got it all! Card advantage, mana advantage, stack superiority, and time & life total management. It has multiple versions, but the fetchland version with surveil lands and dual lands is favored for its ability to combat Delver and Rescaminator decks. The deck has a secondary plan with Fable of the Mirror Breaker and Phyrexian Metamorph. It can also use Chaos Defiler as a win condition.


Takeaways
The Grixis Jewel deck aims to establish an infinite turn loop with Emrakul, the Aeons Torn using Coveted Jewel.
The deck has four main pillars: card advantage, mana advantage, sac superiority, and time and life total management.
The fetchland version with surveil lands and dual lands is favored for its ability to combat Delver and Scapeshift decks.
The deck has a secondary plan with Fable of the Mirror Breaker and Phyrexian Metamorph.
Chaos Defiler can be used as a win condition.
The deck has a strong matchup against decks running Ancient Tombs and Painter's Servant, but struggles against Delver and Scapeshift decks.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Grixis Jewel
09:03
The Four Pillars of the Deck
25:00
A Turn Two Win
29:04
Protecting the Deck on Multiple AxesBuildorBurn's Links
https://t.co/NJbbvA83y6https://twitter.com/buildorburnGrixis Jewel:https://www.moxfield.com/decks/59B67FuNzUm2QWrmX1KJpQSaga Jewel:https://www.moxfield.com/decks/1lsXqv1gwUipFhEeJzKBOg

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https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Support us on Patreon:
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Follow us on Twitter:
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Preslav aka buildorburn discusses the Grixis Jewel deck in Legacy. The deck aims to establish an infinite turn loop with Emrakul, the Aeons Torn using Coveted Jewel. Its got it all! Card advantage, mana advantage, stack superiority, and time & life total management. It has multiple versions, but the fetchland version with surveil lands and dual lands is favored for its ability to combat Delver and Rescaminator decks. The deck has a secondary plan with Fable of the Mirror Breaker and Phyrexian Metamorph. It can also use Chaos Defiler as a win condition.


Takeaways
The Grixis Jewel deck aims to establish an infinite turn loop with Emrakul, the Aeons Torn using Coveted Jewel.
The deck has four main pillars: card advantage, mana advantage, sac superiority, and time and life total management.
The fetchland version with surveil lands and dual lands is favored for its ability to combat Delver and Scapeshift decks.
The deck has a secondary plan with Fable of the Mirror Breaker and Phyrexian Metamorph.
Chaos Defiler can be used as a win condition.
The deck has a strong matchup against decks running Ancient Tombs and Painter's Servant, but struggles against Delver and Scapeshift decks.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Grixis Jewel
09:03
The Four Pillars of the Deck
25:00
A Turn Two Win
29:04
Protecting the Deck on Multiple AxesBuildorBurn's Links
https://t.co/NJbbvA83y6https://twitter.com/buildorburnGrixis Jewel:https://www.moxfield.com/decks/59B67FuNzUm2QWrmX1KJpQSaga Jewel:https://www.moxfield.com/decks/1lsXqv1gwUipFhEeJzKBOg

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Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE:
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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

Follow us on Twitter:
Zac: @durdlemagus
Phil: @ForceofPhil

We are edited by:
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&
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OUR Background graphic:
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Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers!
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Zac and Wenxuan Jia discuss the Miracles. Wenxuan shares his love for the Miracle mechanic and how it got him into the game. Wenxuan explains the evolution of Miracles in the current meta and how it has shifted from the use of Sensei's Divining Top to cards like Scroll Rack. They also discuss the challenges and intricacies of playing Miracles and the unique interactions it has with other cards. Wenxuan shares his 72-page report on Miracles and the motivation behind writing it. They discuss the different sections of the report and the insights it provides for players interested in the deck. They also touch on the competitiveness of Miracles in the current metagame and the importance of finding joy in playing the deck."

The Miracle mechanic in Magic: The Gathering is a dramatic and exciting aspect of gameplay."Miracles has evolved in the current meta, shifting from the use of Sensei's Divining Top to cards like Scroll Rack. Playing Miracles requires careful thinking and planning, as well as the ability to stack triggers and make strategic decisions.

Wenxuan has written a comprehensive 72-page report on Miracles, providing insights and analysis for players interested in the deck.

DISCLAIMER: Miracles can perform well in local tournaments, but it may not be considered tier one in the current metagame.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Love for the Miracle Mechanic

07:11 The Intricacies and Challenges of Playing Miracles


Wenxuan's LINKS
https://twitter.com/WenxuanMTG

Wenxuan Jia's Book on Miracles:
https://github.com/wenxuanjia/MTG_Legacy_Miracle_Loam/blob/main/MTG_Legacy_Miracle_Loam_Primer.pdf



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Zac and Wenxuan Jia discuss the Miracles. Wenxuan shares his love for the Miracle mechanic and how it got him into the game. Wenxuan explains the evolution of Miracles in the current meta and how it has shifted from the use of Sensei's Divining Top to cards like Scroll Rack. They also discuss the challenges and intricacies of playing Miracles and the unique interactions it has with other cards. Wenxuan shares his 72-page report on Miracles and the motivation behind writing it. They discuss the different sections of the report and the insights it provides for players interested in the deck. They also touch on the competitiveness of Miracles in the current metagame and the importance of finding joy in playing the deck.

"The Miracle mechanic in Magic: The Gathering is a dramatic and exciting aspect of gameplay."

Miracles has evolved in the current meta, shifting from the use of Sensei's Divining Top to cards like Scroll Rack. Playing Miracles requires careful thinking and planning, as well as the ability to stack triggers and make strategic decisions.

Wenxuan has written a comprehensive 72-page report on Miracles, providing insights and analysis for players interested in the deck.

DISCLAIMER: Miracles can perform well in local tournaments, but it may not be considered tier one in the current metagame.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Love for the Miracle Mechanic

07:11 The Intricacies and Challenges of Playing Miracles


Wenxuan's LINKS
https://twitter.com/WenxuanMTG

Wenxuan Jia's Book on Miracles:
https://github.com/wenxuanjia/MTG_Legacy_Miracle_Loam/blob/main/MTG_Legacy_Miracle_Loam_Primer.pdf


JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE

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

Follow us on Twitter:
Zac: @durdlemagus
Phil: @ForceofPhil

We are edited by:
https://gullaudio.com
&
https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster

OUR Background graphic:
AA-vfx Art Store
https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en
AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel
@aavfx
@aa_vfx
@aavfx_art
http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/
Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers!
HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations!
Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations:
@dvdangor2011


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