For this episode, I take a look at the Vintage Masters commons that I’ve drafted the most. In which archetypes do they belong, and why do I favor them? Check out this episode and let me know which cards you’ve drafted the most!
Author Archive : Simon Goertzen
Simon Goertzen is a pro Magic player whose prominent tournament successes include winning Pro Tour San Diego in 2010. In 2012 Simon began providing coverage of European MtG events, including Grands Prix.
We like to think that we are better than our opponents. We regularly spot mistakes, after all. In this episode, I talk about why you should give your opponent the respect they deserve.
Journey into Nyx has shaken up the draft format immensely, and if you ask me, Theros limited is better than ever. With games going just a bit longer, slower strategies have a chance to shine. It’s official, control decks are back!
Just in time before Pro Tour Atlanta, Simon Says takes a first look at the Journey into Nyx draft format. In this episode, I try to identify the two best commons in each color. Find out which of them I like to first-pick and why!
It is time to take a break from Theros limited as we wait for Journey into Nyx to be released on MTGO. This episode of Simon Says features a Lorwyn-Lorwyn-Morningtide draft, the format of PT Kuala Lumpur 2008.
This episode of Simon Says features one of the least strategic opening discussions I have ever recorded. Instead, I talk about playing Magic Online sustainably – how do I do it, and how can you do it?
In the opening discussion of this episode, I present my view on the current Born of the Gods-Theros limited format. What are the difficulties, where are the important decisions, and which constraints do you have to keep in mind? Chime in, in the comments!