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Looking at Counterspells

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:06:22 +0000

Counterspells have a storied place in Magic history. Chingsung explains how the story worked out this way, and what you need to know about tapping Island for yourself!

Play the !@#$ing Blue Deck

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:01:03 +0000

While attacking the format with a new brew can lead to incredible wins, sometimes it's a more usual path that's required. Chingsung relearned that lesson in Providence.

Testing for a New Format

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:02:11 +0000

Testing for new formats is always a dicey deal. Chingsung shows you how he approached the known and unknown of Avacyn Restored in Standard as he geared up for a large cash tournament!

Format Design and Cavern of Souls

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:01:01 +0000

Cavern of Souls isn't dumb. But it is really smart? Chingsung digs deeper, and shares the fundamentals of how formats - healthy and poor - work.

Something Old and Something New

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:02:14 +0000

What does the third set in a block do to a format? Chingsung shows you not what a crystal ball will scry, but what an analysis of Avacyn Restored shows for the future of Standard!

Investment Theory and Avacyn Restored

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:39 +0000

What is Investment Theory, and why is it important? Chingsung's review on an overlooked piece of Magic theory will help you appreciate, and understand, the best that Avacyn Restored will be offering!

Avacyn Restored Preview: Emancipation Angel

Chingsung Chang — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:45 +0000

Ready to see something awesome? Check out Gathering Magic's exclusive Avacyn Restored preview: Emancipation Angel!

Revisiting The Strategic Moment

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:01:09 +0000

Magic theory might be dry, but it's also a powerful tool for any competitive player to master. Chingsung revisits an Adrian Sullivan classic, showing you the ideas of yesterday expressed in the decks of today!

Limiting Velocity

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:02:24 +0000

After sharing what velocity is, and why it's important, in Magic it was only natural to show you how to use it too! Chingsung dives into just that: making your decks and play even better!

The Nature of Time

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:01:15 +0000

Have you ever felt as though time conspired against you? Chingsung's discussion on time in Magic, through the lens of Chess theory, will put the clock in your corner!

Velocity Revisited

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:06:23 +0000

What is "velocity" in Magic? Chingsung revists the principle shared originally by Mike Flores, putting it into modern context. You can begin taking the next steps to deeper understanding today!

Learning Through Brewing

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:53:50 +0000

With the variety of decks available in Standard now, Chingsung believes crafting your own can be more rewarding than you might think. Check out his sweet update to the classic red-white Boat Brew!

The Problem with the Philosophy of Fire

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:21:44 +0000

The Philosophy of Fire is a piece of Magic theory that has been around for more than a decade. Chingsung shares an analysis on why it should stay in the past!

How Jonny Magic Punted the Pro Tour

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:01:15 +0000

It was the Game 5 of the weekend: Brian Kibler beating Jon Finkel on the back of maneuvered triple Galvanic Blast. Chingsung thinks Jon did it all wrong, but from angle you haven't seen yet.

Decisions and Magic – Why Blue is Best

Chingsung Chang — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:02:56 +0000

While the weekend was won on the back of green and red, its blue that holds the title of "best" color. Chingsung walks through the history, and current state, of the most powerful color in Magic!