Tag Archives: blue

Grand Prix Lincoln: Not What I Expected

I have mixed feelings about GP: Lincoln. And it had nothing to do with my particular success or failure there. Firstoff, I am thrilled that Lincoln was even considered to host a Grand Prix, let alone be chosen for one. … Continue reading

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Draft Diary, 8-3-11 to 8-6-11

A lot of drafting going on the last couple days, so I’m doing a midweek update. On August 3rd, shortly after the scheduled downtime, I played my first draft, which was a 4-3-2-2, because that is what was firing … Continue reading

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Draft Diary, 7-27-11 to 8-2-11

The wait is over. M12 Pre-Release events arrived this week and I finally got a chance to get some table time with the new core set. Although this series is entitled Draft Diary, the only M12 games available … Continue reading

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Draft Diary, 7-20-11 to 7-26-11

Welcome to week three of Draft Diary. Today I want to talk a little about the M12 set, as well as show you the first action on my new account.
First off, I need to preface my M12 analysis … Continue reading

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NPH? More Like WTF.

Under pressure to start recording my own solo drafts…I played in an NPH 4/3/2/2. I made so many misplays that I actually stopped counting at eight. The worst one has got to be when I forgot how SUMMONING … Continue reading

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Draft Beer 19: So, Infect Eh?

The Draft Beer boys try out their first NMS draft. While that is usually a recipe for disaster, they’re swimming in the swiss pool. Is the level of competition finally low enough for them to stand a chance? … Continue reading

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New Phyrexia Release Event – Sealed 6-7

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Wined, Sealed, and De-Livered: IM ER7 DURNK

“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me, and I’m feeling good.” We have wanted to branch out beyond draft for awhile, but it’s included in the title of our signature show, Draft … Continue reading

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The Top Five Red Commons / Uncommons in New Phyrexia

Would you like some removal? The folks at WOTC must have decided that red really needed a burn boost, because there are several solid removal options in New Phyrexia. In fact, all five of the cards that made … Continue reading

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Draft Beer 18: Stranger Than Phyrexian

The day has finally arrived for New Phyrexia to go live online and the Draft Beer crew take a shot at a Swiss draft. Will they finally get a whiff of the sweet smell of swiss success? There’s … Continue reading

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