November 2010 - MAGIC F2F

Episode 16 – Number 1 Player in the World

January 25, 2011November 30, 2010 by Kar Yung Tom

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In this episode, the guys entertain a special guest, who may or may not be rated the number 1 Magic player in the world! They pick his brain to learn about the pro lifestyle, and what is needed to make up a truly good Magic team. Together, the guys take a long look at what to play in Standard, and delve into why no one is playing Extended. Listen carefully for more clues and rules to the upcoming "MPR Relief" contest!

Kar Yung Tom

Kar Yung Tom (KYT) is the Digital Content Manager for Face to Face Games. He oversees the F2FTour.com and Magic F2F websites. He is also the lead host of the First Strike podcast.

Technology: UW Allies

November 30, 2010 by Kar Yung Tom

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by Kar Yung Tom

This is not an article, but simply a scouting report on an archetype that I have not personally seen pop up anywhere else. I honestly doubt Allies are viable with the rotation of Bloodbraid Elf, but I am never one to close myself off from new ideas. Let's get right down to it!

Kar Yung Tom

Kar Yung Tom (KYT) is the Digital Content Manager for Face to Face Games. He oversees the F2FTour.com and Magic F2F websites. He is also the lead host of the First Strike podcast.

Consistency

November 29, 2010 by Kar Yung Tom

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by Jonathan Smithers

The winner of GP Toronto returns with another article for Mana Deprived as he gets ready to fly to Chiba for Worlds. In this article, he talks about how consistent (and boring) his life is and how consistency may be your key to success in the Magic world.

Kar Yung Tom

Kar Yung Tom (KYT) is the Digital Content Manager for Face to Face Games. He oversees the F2FTour.com and Magic F2F websites. He is also the lead host of the First Strike podcast.

Putnam Drafts – Scars of Mirrodin #2

November 29, 2010 by Kar Yung Tom

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by Taylor Putnam

Taylor Putnam returns with another edition of Putnam Drafts! Let us know what you think about this series so far.

Kar Yung Tom

Kar Yung Tom (KYT) is the Digital Content Manager for Face to Face Games. He oversees the F2FTour.com and Magic F2F websites. He is also the lead host of the First Strike podcast.

Putnam Drafts – Scars of Mirrodin #1

November 26, 2010 by Kar Yung Tom

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by Taylor Putnam

Taylor, currently residing in Lethbridge, is one of Alberta's diamonds in the ruff. This is mostly because he has not been able to play much outside of the 8-4 queues in the past year. Taylor has been to multiple Pro Tours, and has a 2nd place finish at GP Seattle to his name (overcasting ManaDeprived's own Doug P, who in a tie from 5th-9th, ended up in 9th at that same event). Taylor is back, and according to Doug P his play is almost back to its full force. He should be representing Canada again on the Pro Tour in no time. Today, he makes his article debut (a draft report) on Mana D.

Kar Yung Tom

Kar Yung Tom (KYT) is the Digital Content Manager for Face to Face Games. He oversees the F2FTour.com and Magic F2F websites. He is also the lead host of the First Strike podcast.

Unlimited Improvements

August 22, 2011November 24, 2010 by Kar Yung Tom

Paul MacKinnon, a Canadian Magic player who is second only to Doug Potter in Top 8 quarterfinal losses, is the latest addition to the Broken City School of Magic Faculty. With his debut article, he touches upon myriad limited topics including hate drafting, reviewing draft picks and making optimal plays.

Kar Yung Tom

Kar Yung Tom (KYT) is the Digital Content Manager for Face to Face Games. He oversees the F2FTour.com and Magic F2F websites. He is also the lead host of the First Strike podcast.