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On this episode, we take a look at the various changes to the Judge Program over the year. Policy changes, Program changes, personal changes; we run the gambit. We also discuss our favorite episode from 2016 and what 2017 holds for us personally and for the podcast.

It gets surprisingly heavy for such a light topic.

The QS Cast has returned: Chaz Volpe, and Tarkan Dospil continue on with where the cast left off and in this episode they discuss the following:

Sigmund Ausfresser fills in for Tarkan! Find his articles on Quiet Speculation and @sigfig8

We discuss Sigmund's latest article - highlighting timing and goals with Magic purchasing.

Magic Origins Sealed Product

What we’re looking to acquire

Sigmund gives us the scoop on Ydwen Efreet

How long will the Commander 2016 waves continue?

As always, please comment and leave questions for us to address on the next cast! We will be making QS Insider questions a priority, and we want to know what you want covered.

Enjoy! We’re glad to be back.

Find us on Twitter: @ChazVMTG  @the_tark @sigfig8

We're taking it easy with a listener-submitted Mad Lib, a couple of new Aether Revolt cards, and plenty of feedback from Mike and you guys about last week's surprisingly controversial episode! We'll see you next year, thanks so much for everything!

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Recorded on Dec 23rd

This week we make up for missing last week due to the snow.  Talk about how the weeks went, I spoil how I used to get my buzz on before actually getting to the bar and how I(Bob) got stuck with out any fresh snow coming down.

Magic News

We touch on the spoiled Tezz from Aether Revolt.  I tell a story about how I won a 3 player EDH game with my 1v1 Ruhan deck.

Also touch on the Toxic environment topic of the LGS.  Max brings up going to Grixis Painter as he wanted after GPColumbus back in June.

 

Song of the week is Danger Danger - Naughty Naughty Christmas

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2016 and award their annual Moxies.

Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at [email protected].

0:00:17: Announcements: VSL Play-In Tournament, History of Vintage, Annual Vintage Playables Checklist

0:12:45: MTGO Metagame Update

0:22:00: Moxies: Categories

0:23:32: Best New Card

1:01:00: Best New Set

1:12:00: Best Story/Narrative

1:24:00: Best New Deck

1:32:15: Listener Feedback

Aether Revolt's Masterpiece Series has inspired the 'Hards to talk art!  Listen to how badly it goes.  Our MtG that was 2016 & what the TriHards are hoping for in the New Year!  Open a beverage & act like you know the words to Auld Lang Syne...

Aether Revolt Masterpiece Visual Spoiler WotC

In the Elevator: Snow Covered Basic Land

3 Min to Brew: MaRo Dual Land Design Challenge

Engage with the Trihards!

[email protected] & thetrihards3 on twitter

Brian Tibbets – [email protected] & @briantibbets on twitter

Matt Hurley – [email protected] & @hurlman81 on twitter

Sean Secrease – [email protected]

Rob Pisano was a finalist at Grand Prix Indianapolis and made top 8 at Grand Prix Denver. He’s a Silver level pro soon to be Gold.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Rob Pisano when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep160

First Set

Mirage

Favorite Set

Khans of Tarkir

Favorite Card

Jace, Vryn's prodigy

What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?

Rob loves the challenge of deck building and high-level play.

Early Challenge

Learning how to lose. Be social at the table and you'll develop a good relationship with your opponent. This will help take the sting of losing.

Magic Mentors

David Williams

Worst Magic Moment

Second Pro Tour, Rob lost two win and ins to the top 8.

Proudest Magic Moment

Qualifying for the Pro Tutor for the first time. Rob made top 4 of an RPTQ and was so excited.

Best Format

Modern

Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself

Rob learned how persistent he can be.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Getting discouraged when odds are in your favor. Stay focused and keep your head in the game. Always ask "how can I win this?"

How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event

In modern, you need to ask "What's changed since the loss of big event?"

In Standard, you need to test a lot. It's tedious but the results will come.

Advice to Yourself 5 Years Ago

Play Magic! Go to as many competitive events as possible.

Daily Actions

Play Magic often. Leagues help.

Improvement Suggestions

Take loss as a challenge. Be friendly with everyone, Magic is the best game. If you're not having fun, make it fun. Innovate and come up with your own ideas.

Connect With Rob Pisano

Twitter:@Rob_Pisano

Check Out Magic Story

Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community.

Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com

THANK YOU!!!

The guys take a look at the goals they might have for 2017.

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Well, it's been a long year boys, and Durdles look behind and look at the things that made us happy this year!

Also, Frontier is kinda a thing.

Commander of the week

Nikša: No commanderino

Igor: BRAIDS BABY

Topics:

Year in retrospect

Frontier Talk

https://inkedandscreened.com/products/magic-the-gathering?variant=15119638532

Outro - Dropkick Murphy's - The Season's Upon Us

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Igor's PucaTrade - https://pucatrade.com/profiles/show/5663

Episode 95 of the Unspoken Realms podcast, featuring Breakthrough by Kimberly J. Kreines.

Breakthrough  is the third chapter in the Aether Revolt storyline.

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