Nerds and Nachos: One Chip

This week, it's a touchy subject. Scalping is prevalent in all Trading Card Games, not just Magic the Gahtering. I talk about the issue with it and how it is unfortunate that it is around to stay with the current culture around collectible card games. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, it's a debate as old as magic itself. What is better, card draw or tutoring? I go over the pros of each and the cons, and tell you that I stand with the tutor crowd. I also discuss Spider-Man and my thoughts on the current Final Fantasy prices. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week I talk about general threat assessment and the complicated rock, paper, scissors that is Magic the Gathering. Threat assessment is hard and you will make mistakes along the way as you get better at it, but keep trying and don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, we go over threats and what is more important, the threat in your face or the threat on the horizon in a commander game. Magic the Gathering is a difficult game, and threat assessment is a hard thing. When there is a lightning rod in the command zone, you can get a little tunnel visioned on that player while another player at the table runs away with the game, so what is the best balanc...

Should Commander Damage be a thing or do you just need to run more interaction? You can't get knocked out with Commander Damage if you keep countering or killing their commander. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I go deep into Unions, why they're important, and the union busting tactics of TCG Player. It gets heated but I'm always passionate about other people being harmed. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I talk about the different types of builders in Commander. Some tweak and tinker with their decks constantly, while others destroy and build something new from the pieces. Which type of Magic: The Gathering deck builder are you? Tinkerer or Destroyer? links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week I go into a tunnel and talk all about getting tunnel vision on one combo in your deck rather than using every card at your disposal. I'm also sick, so excuse my voice. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I am joined by the wonderful, award-winning cosplayer Van Quigg Cosplay! We talk about favorite decks, signature decks, cosplay, and pets. We have a great time and an even better conversation. links: https://linktr.ee/Vanquiggcosplay https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I'm going over an issue that I have, building the same deck over and over to the point that I'm running out of staples and certain cards. Send help. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I go over the unbans and what cards I think will be the most impactful, and where they fall for me. A few of these are probably controversial, and that is ok. We don't have to agree all the time. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I talk about always building for bracket four and why you shouldn't always want to be in the highest echelon of casual play. Sometimes it's ok to play a precon game or build a weird "Ladies Looking Left" deck. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, join GC as he talks about goldfishing and the two ways to go about it: Realistic or unincumbered. He also talks about having to get a new phone and the mistakes he made along the way to the store. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I am joined by one of my favorite returning guests: JM from Trying Casually Games! We talk about some signature decks, brackets, and Secret Lair! Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos tryingcasually.com https://moxfield.com/decks/vhQZ1MKtSEuJtD0cDj1J2g https://moxfield.com/decks/kS56s2y8EEa5aksJhqOjXQ https://moxfield.com/decks/YnbtMGLVIk2Z9VbK8PW-rw

This week, GC sits you down and talks about AI. The uses in Magic, art, and the world in general. AI is taking the world by storm, but should it be? I don't think so, and if you listen, you'll learn why I feel that way. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, I am joined by the wonderful Sam from The Howling Salt Mine! We had a great time discussing Magic, anime/manga (One Piece, obviously), cats, podcasting, and life. Sam is definitely a dream guest as a years-long fan of HSM. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos linktr.ee/thehowlingsaltmine

This week, GC is joined by the lovely Jane from Jane Plays Magic! They talk about her signature deck style, deck building, and all kinds of other topics regarding Magic the Gathering! Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos https://linktr.ee/JanePlaysMagic

This week, GC talks about comic books and the upcoming Spider-Man set in Magic the Gathering! He wants very specific cards and some fun deep cut references. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, GC goes on and on about deck building templates and finding your sweet spot when building decks. Mostly about how many lands are too many lands though. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, GC talks about his experience at and experiences around Magic Con Chicago! Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, GC goes in-depth on the Brackets for Commander and the Game Changer list! More of the time is spent going over cards to be put on the Game Changer list that are known factors or change how the game plays. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, we are going deep into taking your own advice and why we, as players, may not take the advice we give other players. It gets a little deep, and we go after the government a little. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week I'm reviewing the benefits of reprint sets and comparing them to the Yu-Gi-Oh model. links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

This week, GC dives into EDHrec, Moxfield, and Archideck to talk about the pros and cons that come from them. Building a commander deck can be tricky, but is using EDHrec the end-all? Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of Nerds and Nachos: One Chip, I had two of my favorite people on just to yap and discuss the future. Links: https://linktr.ee/nerdsandnachos https://linktr.ee/girlpodmtg