Casual Try Hard MTG

This is a very special episode of the Casual Try Hard Podcast.  We have compiled all of parts of the "Playing in Paper" series that we covered into one podcast for you.  This is a great episode to share with new players or players transitioning from Arena.  Part 1: How to play in paper - Where to Play - 2:07 Part 2: How to play in paper - Accessories - 18:40 Part 3: How to play in paper - Getting...

This week, we add the final touch to the playing in paper series.  We discuss the common Magic slang that you will hear during a game so that you are in the loop when you play in paper.  Then we discuss some MTG finance developments.  Why tell you why now is a both a good time to sell your standard cards and to buy some high-end cards.  Speaking of high-end cards, we go into what a cube is and why...

WOTC has done it now!  They have introduced Double Secret Probation......I mean suspensions.  So we talk about the cards that have been suspended in Arena's Historic format.  Hint, it is all the stuff that is too good to play anywhere.  Then we talk about the pioneer bans that happened Monday as well.  Next up, we talk about small field tournaments and why they have different meta games than large...

This week, we talk about MC 7 where emote master Kanister won.  We discuss the ramifications on the MPL, Rivals and Worlds that this tournament had.  We then talk about the removal of GP byes and how that is disappointing for players like us.  We then touch on the changes made to the MTGO PTQ system.  Next, we touch on pioneer and discuss what has been performing well post ban and where the format...

Bans are back, baby! This time Once Upon a Time and friends get banished from Pioneer.  We talk about how this changes the format and take a brief visit to the Legacy GP.  Then we work you through registering for a tournament and then working through your first few turns of a paper game.  We then talk briefly about Arena. Pioneer Bans-  4:28 Legacy GP Aside - 14:56 Back to the Bans - 17:39 MC VII...

This week, we dive into fashion.  Well, mainly, why you should put on pants and leave the house to play Magic.  We talk about our last PTQ and then talk about some hot new standard decks that are floating around the internet.  The main topic is week is how to get ready to play paper magic.  What are the things that you are going to need and how to get them.  We follow up with some Arena and end on...

Well this week was a long podcast, but we think you will like it.  We start out by talking about the Monday bans across multiple formats and discuss why we are getting so many bans lately.  Then we go into each format and talk about how the bans will impact the format.  We spent the most time on Standard as we tried to determine what the new metagame was going to look like.  We then broke down the...

We went on a Magical Mystery Tour this week.  We cover the change in pioneer.  Then do a deep dive on the Magicfest and Mythic Championship.  We then work through why James landed on 4-color sacrifice and how what what going on in the format informed this decision.  We talk about how to fix standards through bans or maybe dumping the London mulligan.  Next up, we solved the mystery of the Mystery...

This week the guys get a little focus on elk.  Well, mainly the elk maker, Oko.  Before we get too deep in our nature documentary, we discuss the recent Pioneer bans.  We talk about why they happened and what this might mean for the format going forward.  Then we start our standard discussion with a heavy focus on Oko.  We set the scene with where the format is and talk about game play.  Then Jame...

This week we play a little catch up.  First we talk about the Field of the Dead ban and how it will impact standard.  Hint - OKO!  We then spend the rest of the podcast discussing pioneer, magic's newest format.  We walk you through what it is, how the mana is going to work and then go through the early possible decks for the format.  The format is changing fast, so instead of going through decks...

This week, we recorded a day early.  So, we got to make the right call on the banning of Field of the Dead, but missed the announcement of Pioneer.  We will cover that next week.  We focused this week on trying to improve your limited game.  We talk about drafting.  We talk about reading signals, sending signals and what a reasonable draft deck looks like. Drafting the Hard Way - https://www.chann...

Our trip through standard has hit a rough patch.  We need to find a we to land this format.  This week we talk about how standard has changed since the release of Arena.  The earlier release of sets, the machine grinding games, play design and other structural changes.  Many of these things have lead standard to get solved faster and break sooner.  After we talk about how standard has changed we d...

This week, we cover the Brawl precon's.  We give you are thoughts on each deck, talk about the unique cards and provide possible upgrades for you to try.  The lists are linked below.... Chulane - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2327689#paper Korvold - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2318537#paper Alela - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2324631#paper Syr Gwyn - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2...

First, the Wizard of Oz is a "modern day" fairy tale.  Second, the guys are going to discuss their journey through magic the last few weeks.  First, they walk through the highs and lows of their GP Atlanta performance.  They circle back to who the magic homework (episode 36) helped them in this event.  They touch on the mental side of the game when dealing with your bad match-ups and how to not le...

This week, the Casual Try Hards talk about the new set Throne of Eldraine.  We go over the all of the cards that we think will make a splash in standard and some that may reach back into older formats.  This was a video episode so if you want to see all of this sweet content with pictures, check it out at: https://youtu.be/5whwebDj0kQ Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: cas...

This week with GP Atlanta right around the corner, we decided to try a new approach for preparing for a big event.  This week is mostly about doing your homework.  We came up with a method for determining what the format looked like and building all of the decks so we could see what their game plans are and how would could combat them.  We talk about the process, the exercise and how it might be h...

This week the guys review all the announcements that came out of WOTC.  We cover the sets that were announced, the mechanics of Throne of Eldraine and more.  Then we start breaking down the cards from the new set.  BRAWL! was up next.  We give our impressions of the format and the decks that we were able to play.  We have started cooking up some improvements that we tease.  We then touch on the Ar...

This week, we cover a wide range of topics.   First, we touch on the new modern format and discuss how the format is shaking out with SFM.  We talk about the MTGO 5-0 deck lists and SCG Dallas to see where we stand.  Then we talk about rotation on Arena.  That led us to talking about the new historic announcement that happened.  We go over what the format will look like, how WOTC plans to manage i...

Well, WOTC blew up Modern.  There were big bans and unbans in the format.  Good-bye Hogaak and Faithless Looting and HELLO Nurse...I mean Stone Forge Mystic.  We talk about what this means for modern and what decks might benefit going forward.  Then we get into some Arena talk and see what the meta game looks like. MCQ Dumpster Fire 0:49 B and R 12:48 SFM Unbanned 26:51 New SMF decks 30:12 Decks t...

This week we try to get your caught up on all the organized play changes coming to Magic.  These changes impart Arena some and tabletop a ton.  Overall, we think that these changes will be good for the casual try hard as it seems like there are more opportunities to play.  After the OP breakdown, we talk Arena.  We discuss how the meta on Arena is not reflecting what the "best decks" are.  Then we...

This week Bryan and James talk about the history of magic bans.  This was inspired by the impending ban of Hogaak.  We talk about why you would decide to play Hogaak in its last weeks.  Then get into the first modern bans then work through all the major bans to now.  Then we review the standard bans that happened during the last few years.  Finally, we check in with the arena meta. Fake GP top 8 a...

 This week the Try Hards bring you into the world of Legacy.  With MF Atlanta coming up and testing beginning, we want to tell you why legacy is a great format and how to get into it.  We then work are way through the pillars of the legacy format to let you know what cards are popular and what players build around.  Legacy has changed a lot over the last 18-months, so we talk about the what has dr...

This week we delve into the process of deck selection using LSV's recent success at GP Denver as the back drop.  We discuss why you should pick a deck and how those reasons changed based on event, when to pick a deck and what not to do. Then we trample through the concept of levels of meta.  We define what the levels are and then use the meta game at MC 4 to illustrate this concept.  Next, we disc...

This week we talk all about the latest news about Throne of Eldraine.  We have a new plane and a ton of new products. We breakdown all the information and the new products to help you when the set comes out.  We then talk about the new promo packs, what to expected and how they could be improved. Next up are team tournaments. We talk about their structure, the types and why they are a positive exp...

This week we talk about first week standard and the state of standard overall.  And why even at this early stage why things might feel a little stale.  Next, we Level the Battlefield by taking a deep dive into priority and the stack.  We want everyone to know when they can cast their spells.  Finally, we talk about the BO3 Arena metagame and give some information about the new mastery system. New...