The Dive Down
The Dive Down
The Dive Down
Episode 96: The Unifying Theory of Good Magic Formats
1 hour 42 minutes Posted Oct 23, 2020 at 6:00 am.
Housekeeping
The Break Down begins
Modern Challenges
The Modern Challenge Meta
Pioneer Challenges
The Pioneer Challenge Meta
The Dive Down begins - The Unifying Theory of Good Magic Formats
Laying out the signs of a healthy format
Evaluating diversity in Modern
What is good gameplay?
What are the different incentives to play Modern?
What are the untapped possibilities in Modern?
How can a good format go bad?
The Wind Down - Moving it Around
Closing Out
Intro
Episode 96: The Unifying Theory of Good Magic Formats
The Break Down: Breaking it Down
The Dive Down: Building it Up
The Wind Down: Moving it Around
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Show notes
This week Stan and Shane pair up to explore what can make Magic great, and why Modern has been a fan favorite in 2020. Before that, we look at a quartet of Modern and Pioneer challenges to see where the meta is headed.
The Break Down: Breaking it Down
The Dive Down: Building it Up
The Wind Down: Moving it Around
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Links from this week's episode:
Modern challenge #1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12218052#paper
Modern challenge #2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-12218058#paper
Pioneer challenge #1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12218055#paper
Pioneer challenge #2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12218059#paper
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