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…Like I’ve just stroked them to death with the best fatty ever printed. “Concede you stupid punk!” I love…

Craig “The Professor” Jones originally submitted this article, covering his experiences at the Coldsnap prerelease, some time ago. We present it now, updated with new thoughts on the Coldsnap Limited format, as a fine tool for those entering the MTGO Coldsnap Release Leagues. Prof also shares some Coldsnap Draft stories with his usual humorous style. If you’ve not read any Craig Jones before, you’re in for a treat!

…I’m currently living in a black hole when it comes to public transportation. Northwich is only ten minutes up…

It’s time I put my own spin on the whole “look at the new cards” thing. Hey, I was right about The Patriots not winning The Super Bowl this year. I could be right about some cards, too. Because I love you guys so much, I’m not going to be cheesy and do this in six parts. Because I love you, you get all of Guildpact at once. You’re welcome.

…The Terminator is now being asked for clemency in death penalty cases? WWCD? (“What would Conan do?”) While, I could…

On Wednesday, Jeff brought us the first part of what promises to be an excellent report, detailing his experiences at the 2006 Magic Invitational. Today’s installment continues where he left off, and heads into the tournament proper. Another fantastic read, from a master of the written word. Experience the highs and lows of top-level play, as ffeJ shares his memories from the Magical journey… [Get Big or Die Trying: The 2006 Magic Invitational (Part 1)]

…His only out is six mana – Living Wish for Fog Kami, and Genesis Chamber – tough when I have aggression, disruption…

…Human beings living as hunter-gatherers experienced life as essentially static or cyclical. Life was defined by the unchanging, repeating…

Tuesday, September 23rd – In this entertaining tournament report, Paul Cheon takes us through his recent jaunt to Italy for Eurovino 3 and Grand Prix: Rimini. He placed well at both events, and brings us a thrilling play-by-play for the GP. There’s also a handful of road-trip stories, tales that draw back the veil to reveal secrets of top-level tournament preparation. [Editor’s Note – Ben Bleiweiss appears on Friday with his customary “Financial Value” article for Shards of Alara… watch this space!]

…I was fortunate to draw the one Kelpie and just out-card my opponent to death. I also attribute the…

…In all my excitement about getting to double Searing Blood a Desecration Demon to death, I forgot to return my…

I promise that this review will be as informative as any other review you will read, unless you find one that is somehow better. It’s possible.

…What a perfect way to hose all the Living Death decks that have been running rampant in Type 2 for…

And now, we look at the white cards that make it big. Okay, you can scroll to the end of this one. We don’t care.

…While we’re dreaming, how about a Death Mutation on your False Prophet, so that as everyone loses their creatures…

…3.5 Unfortunately, the first big combat you enter will likely result in this guy's death, but in the…

Patrick Chapin’s set review takes on a new form. Instead of going through all the cards, he’ll give you updates to existing decklists using New Phyrexia. Look for Parts 2 and 3 later in the week.

…Its ability to bounce itself back to your hand, giving you as many chances to<br> reset its living weapon…

Friday, February 4 – Patrick Chapin, The Innovator, finishes his evaluation of all the cards of Mirrodin Besieged, including Thrun, Goblin Wardriver, and Green Sun’s Zenith (possibly the best card in the set, according to Patrick!).

…Crush The most interesting element of Crush is its ability to kill living weapon creatures, if you ask me. The…

Join BBD as he tells you the tale of how a lucky Orzhov Guildgate carried him to great success in the past month, including a Top 4 at #SCGINVI and a PTQ win.

…I was gonna Slime the ever living \*\*\*\* out of some people, and I was going to love every minute of…

Bowing to popular demand and trying to make up for only writing four of his five daily articles, Tim Aten steps to the fore with an awesome London report written as only Tim Aten can.

…This is simply not the case, for in the living room of his dad’s house, there is a picture…

…Sorin released a blast of death magic that caught her full in the chest, knocking her back. The stone column…

It’s time to deconstruct the preconstructed! Jess Stirba is taking the latest in Commander products and tearing them apart with some very interesting and wallet-friendly restrictions! Read on!

…The Coatl has been completely outclassed by Chasm Skulker, which offers the same base ability, but<br> with the death…

…11) Uncommon Card #1 –<br> Initial Half<br> Poisonous Amphibian<br> [Chah invented creatures that flip into Equipment, the death…

Artifacts and blue get the look-see in the latest update of Anthony’s classic series!

…multiple creatures come into play at once, due to Living Death for example, then Portcullis will trigger on all of…

The Oshawa YMCA has a very nice swimming pool. It has somewhat of a stigma attached to it as far as Magic is concerned, though – if you’re playing anywhere near it, it means you are, for lack of a better turn of phrase,”sucking huge”.

…Anyhow, the Flametongue saves me from death, or so I think…Until I find out that he has again drawn…

…Chivalry — Understanding who you are, how you can help others, and living by a code of ethics is important in…

Friday, June 19th – Brian Kibler returned to the Pro Tour for Honolulu, determined to do well… and he did! After an awesome start on Day 1, the wheels threatened to fall off early on Day 2, but he held his nerve and rocked out to a Top 8 finish. He tells his story today, in an article full of Constructed and Limited advice, fun stories, and fashion tips…

…Staying in a house with a bunch of gamers, some of whom didn’t make Day 2 and were living…

I won’t soon forget those guys. From beginning to end, the trip to Pro Tour: Boston was a life-changing experience for me, probably the least worldly of young men. Not only did I learn a lot about myself, but I got to see new places, meet new people – it was the epitome of a great trip. I can only hope that someday I get a chance to head back Pittsburgh way, where the hills are steep and the network cables always abuzz.

…A great evening winds down.* I’m sitting here in the living room of Paul Jordan apartment with the air…

…sentence in my farewell article. Columns #23, #24 & #25: Living a Double Life, Part 1, Life Support, and Eight Mana…

In between the 2003 Bluegrass Battle and the Origins tourneys exists the unrestriction of Berserk, the explosion of Gro-A-Tog onto the Type One metagame, and the subsequent announcement restricting Gush. This article is going to look at the archetype as it evolved and existed in its variant forms interwoven through three Origins tournament reports. Additionally, for those who aren’t into tournament reports, in the concluding sections of this article, I have some important meanderings on the decision to restrict Gush.

…My friend Paul commented that Charles was living in the past and should have upgraded; fetchlands would have been a…

In his final article for Star City Games, PVDDR tells his story of the years between his establishment as a full-time pro MTG player and his induction into the Pro Tour Hall of Fame.

…I spent the next couple of hours freezing to death through my clothes. At the resort, we were split into…

…Be careful trying to blow it up on your opponent’s turn though, as prowess plus the death trigger can…

…She knew that now; with four Planeswalkers living here (and one availing herself of the amenities, thank you very much…

…Feel beefy yet? Living Plane / Subterranean Spirit - Wipe out any land that comes into play. What’s the big deal…

Hi, kiddo. This is your father. You haven’t been born yet (you haven’t even been conceived yet!), but Daddy is writing you this letter anyway to apologize to you.

…That aside, every gamer with even one living fiber in their blackened, cynical hearts likes Day[9], including your dad…

…should be getting game breaking abilities, like Wrath or Living Death. Also, needs other cards to be effective. That said…

…up and your deck is filled with inexpensive creatures... Death Pit Offering – Now *this* is the kind of card that…

Stepping briefly away from 99-card decks to work on 60’s, Sean presents his choice for the Modern PTQ season, Kiki-Pod, as well as alternate builds, why you should play it, and how to play it well.

…How To Pod People To Death | Starting Point | Turns | Pod Activations | Method | | ----------------------------------- | --------- | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1-Drop + 2-Drop | 1 | 4 | Two-drop…

With Extended PTQ season in full swing, Sean McKeown brings us a comprehensive matchup guide to No-Stick, a.k.a. Scepter Chant. If you’re a fan of this particular deck, then this article is unmissable. Of course, if this style of deck gives you the dry heaves, I applaud you. Remember kids… don’t give in to evil.

…Both cost too much mana to be truly effective in my experience, living as we do in a format where…

…A gigantic, high-ceilinged living room partnered with a similarly proportioned dining room; multiple bedrooms and bathrooms – glorious space, the…

Sean McKeown’s had some success recently in Modern PTQs with Kiki Pod. He goes in-depth into his build of the deck and provides a detailed matchup guide.

…This matchup is real and very dangerous, but it’s also not very common since we are finding ourselves living…

…Mana in case you put it into play with Living Death or Patraich’s Bidding. Right now I can’t…

For one day and one day only, Teddy Card Game answers all the questions that he never got to during the normal run of the series (all 24 pages of them). If you’ve ever wondered about Kanoot’s thoughts on… well, just about anything, there’s probably an answer contained within – he even remembered the cheesecake. For those who’ve been clamoring for a little more Ask the Editor, this is your last chance to get in on the action before it disappears… FOREVER!

…for it, but I loved that damned thing to death. The decks I hated the most back then were Rebels…

…7/10 Ajani Fells the Godsire reminds me a lot of Elspeth Conquers Death, giving you a great removal mode…

…With no opposition the three sprites set to the work of papercutting my opponent to death. I draw nothing else…

I’ll do the responsible thing and issue a warning: This article, like nearly all my articles, contains links to scantily-clad women. It may also contain references to and stories about sex, marijuana, alcohol, and sundry other adult concepts. It is meant to be read by fine, upstanding adults who would never dream of emulating any of the lunacy that may or may not occur as part of the events depicted here. If these sorts of things don’t appeal to you, then feel free to hit your”Back” button and seek out other, more palatable authors with names like”Bennie Smith,””Anthony Alongi,” and”Peter Szigeti.” I promise I won’t be offended. As for the rest of you… Come on in.

…The weekend was absolutely incredible, as it feels like you are living in fantasyland for 4 straight days and everybody…

Peter Szigeti walked up. He sized me up, looked me in the eye, and said,”I guess you took that whole gravy train thing and stuck it right up my ass.” Then he half-smiled and walked away. I took it as congratulations.

…So Ollie, Ben, and old death on legs headed to the tournament site. The moments before the tournament, I started…

…from the deer, least they be stomped to death. With Alex living in the ‘hills' of Salt Lake, I told…