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Theory
Mar28

Understanding Complexity

by Natasha Lewis Harrington

How complex is Magic? Natasha looks at how complexity drives, and hinders, the game.

Tags: editorial, Natasha Lewis Harrington, psychology, Research

Theory
Mar06

Learning to Learn

by Blake Rasmussen

Learning from your mistakes is critical for stepping up your game. Blake shares some of the lessons he learned the hard way.

Tags: Blake Rasmussen, learning, Lessons, Mistake, Strategy

Theory
Mar03

Mastering the Metagame

by Darwin Kastle

What does it mean to understand the metagame? Darwin looks back on why is misread the meta for Pro Tour Gatecrash.

Tags: Analysis, Darwin Kastle, Metagame, Pro Tour, Theory

Theory
Feb15

Multiplayer Card Advantage: Threat Level Multiplier Theory

by Bruce Richard

What is the value of a card, and how can that help you win games? Bruce shares his theories on card advantage in multiplayer.

Tags: Analysis, Bruce Richard, Card Advantage, Multiplayer, Theory

Theory
Feb07

On Brewing

by Max Sjöblom

How do the best in the game create something new? Max has the theory for you.

Tags: Analysis, Brewing, Gatecrash, Max Sjöblom, Theory

Theory
Today

Mechanically Inclined: Gatecrash Mechanics

by Darwin Kastle

Where will the mechanics of tomorrow lead us? Darwin looks forward from today.

Tags: Analysis, Darwin Kastle, Gatecrash, mechanics, Theory

Theory
Jan17

Of Math and Magic – The Tournament Simulator

by Chris Mascioli

How does a metagame really work? Chris has an allegory, with code to back it up.

Tags: Analysis, Chris Mascioli, Code, editorial, Theory

Theory
Dec16

Finding Your Advantage

by Darwin Kastle

Edges aren't tricks, but here are tricks to finding the edges Darwin helps you search.

Tags: Analysis, Darwin Kastle, Theory

Theory
Oct25

Aggression

by Chingsung Chang

Just how important is it to understand the fundamentals of being aggressive? Chingsung believes it's the secret to success!

Tags: Aggro, Analysis, chingsung chang, editorial, Theory

Theory
Oct19

Of Math and Magic – The Opening Hand

by Chris Mascioli

When should you mulligan so you have enough lands? Chris shows you how to answer this and more!

Tags: Analysis, Chris Mascioli, Math, Theory

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