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Cube Drafters, Assemble!

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:06:29 +0000

Nassim, like everyone else, loves to cube. See how he breaks down some popular cube ideas, and why Sol Ring is number one on his cube-banned list!

Cubing with Big Nass #2

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:01:18 +0000

After being stymied by storm, Nassim took a much more flexible approach to drafting cube online. His result was a spectacular series of games right through the finals! Was victory finally at hand?

Cubing with Big Nass #1

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:01:49 +0000

The lame duck drafting has been solved! With the Magic Online Cube returning to help bide the time to Avacyn Restored's digital release, Nassim finally gets the chance to storm to victory!

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #7

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:53 +0000

Sometimes, simple cards can make the biggest difference. Nassim's Silverchase Fox savior is just one of many little stories, and lessons, you'll find in his drafts!

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #6

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:01:23 +0000

Trainwrecks happen to us all. See how Nassim ended up on the short end of a draft, and how you can avoid it for yourself next time!

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #5

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:32 +0000

Avacyne Restored is still weeks away in paper, meaning Dark Ascension Draft is still alive an well online! Join Nassim as he shows you how a good black-red draft leaves the opposition in the dust!

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #4

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:01:25 +0000

Nassim's back with another round of drafts. This time he drafts an awkward-yet-formidable R/W deck that rallied him to the finals. Could his scrappy deck make it to the finish first?

Modern PTQ Report – U/R Storm

Nassim Ketita — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:02:32 +0000

The battle in Modern continues to change! Nassim took a tip from Magic Online's Jway to storm his way back to the Pro Tour. See how he did, and why storm should be your pick too!

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #3

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:02:31 +0000

With an aggressive red and black concoction, Nassim easily clears his Dark Ascension draft to the finals. But can he defeat a surprising Angelic Overseer?

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #2

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:01:10 +0000

How good is black-white in Dark Ascension Draft? Nassim takes his opponents to the cleaners with an unassuming (And Lingering Souls-free!) deck!

Drafting with Big Nass, DII #1

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:03:17 +0000

Nassim starting drafting Dark Ascension-Innistrad-Innistrad, and opens both Garruk and Bloodline Keeper. He obviously doesn't crush the draft. See how a "sure deal" turned sour in these video recaps!

Standard U/B Control Primer

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:53:45 +0000

Blue-black control is one of the most popular decks today. If you've considered sleeving up Swamps and Islands, Nassim has a thorough rundown of the key cards, potential options, and what you can do with control in Standard!

The Fallacies of Expected Value

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:21:51 +0000

The math of Magic runs deeper than drawing cards and making mana. Nassim discusses both variance and expected value, and how these are real numbers you need to know!

Modern PTQ Report

Nassim Ketita — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:44:36 +0000

Nassim has been working hard at school, but could he take his effort to a Modern PTQ? Find out how close his unconventional choice took him, and prepare yourself to perhaps even play it!

Drafting with Big Nass, ISD #9

Nassim Ketita — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:02:42 +0000

Invisible Stalker is one of the most frustrating cards of Limited with Innistrad. Nassim takes a first pick to run wild... but leaves it on the bench. What happens when plans go awry?