In this episode I'm talking to Tifa Robles, founder of Lady Planeswalker Society, the official Learn to Play group of Wizards of the Coast. LPS has over 80 chapters all over the world.

Lady Planeswalker Society is run by volunteers and has a mission to create a warm and welcoming play space for all players. It’s amazing that there are now over 80 chapters all over the world and it’s still growing!

LPS is also the official Learn to Play organization for Wizards of the Coast and has taught thousands of new players at premier events such as Gen Con and PAX.

I’m so happy to have Tifa as a guest, please enjoy my conversation with Tifa Robles.

- Sam

Links:

Lady Planeswalker Society on Facebook

LPS on Twitter @mtgladysociety

The official Lady Planeswalker Society website

If you liked some of the music in the episode, please check out and support these artists. Special thanks to Needle Drop Co. in Portland Oregon for allowing us to sample these tracks under the Creative Commons license.

Music Credits: (in order of appearance)

Broke For Free - Something Elated

YEYEY - Ghost Suit

YEYEY - Wild Things

Erik Carson spends most of his time as a musician and graphic designer but still makes room for Magic. He has 2 Star City Games Legacy Top 8s and 1 Grand Prix Top 8. He goes through spurts of streaming and is looking to make a run at the Pro Players Club starting with Grand Prix Portland 2016. Erik lives in Roseburg OR.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Erik Carson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep126

First Set

Zendikar

Favorite Set

Innistrad

Favorite Card

Capsize

What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?

The strategy and brain exercise.

Early Challenge

Deck building. Mono curves weren't at the top of Erik's mind.

Worst Magic Moment

SCG Open in 2012. Erik made Top 8. Lost in quarter finals. Erik made a huge mistake in game 2. He misconducted the game state and lost. Slow down and think through your plays.

Proudest Magic Moment

Top 8 at GP Los Angeles, hearing his name over the speakers felt amazing. It was very validating.

Best Format

Legacy

Entry Level Tips For Legacy

Play a deck with Force of Will. Ask to read you opponents card. If you don't understand it, counter it.

How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event

Erik chose his deck early, a few months in advance.

What's in Your Tournament Bag

Clothes, Deck Box + Deck, Extra Cards, Toothbrush, Trail Mix Legion

Improvement Suggestions

Never be afraid to make mistakes and look foolish. Don't let your dreams be dreams.

Habits That Help You Improve

Playing Music.

Pro You Look Up To

Reid Duke

Connect With Erik Carson

Twitter: @platypusisland

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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!!!

There were three big Modern events this weekend! And it looks like the format is relatively healthy, and that's awesome! After that, there's a smattering of little bits of news here and there followed by a tiny bit of science with Cluze. Watch out for giant Rikis fighting kaiju!

MNM Hosts This Week

Chewie Slate from Mana Pool Productions & TheManaPool on Youtube, @TheManaPool

Bill Bloodworth (Squee) from Enchant World, @SqueeGoblnNabob

Aaron Lacluyze (Cluze, Dr. Science) from Random Discard, L2 Judge, @lacluyze

 

This Week in Magic and other MTGCast News

– GP Indianapolis coverage (suspiciously missing Giant Riki vs Kaiju mention)

– Brandon Burton story from PT BFZ

– GP Guangzhou coverage

– GP Lille coverage

– New Planeswalker: Dovin Baan

– Saheeli Rai might be UR

– Dwarves in Kaladesh? I dunno, maybe

– State of Design 2016 by Mark Rosewater

– Upcoming FNM promos

– Conspiracy: Take the Crown survey

 

MTGO News

– Eldritch Moon Championship

– Draft Leagues are here

– You Make the Cube

– PT Aether Revolt MTGO Qualifier Details

– MTGO Announcements

– MTGO Event Calendar

– Bug Blog Update

– Year of Modern Flashback drafts

 

Intro/Outro music: Justice League Unlimited Theme by Michael McCuistion

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We go over our weeks. Cameron plays some faier...ur uhm...Spirits, while Curtis continues his streak with Bant Humans. We talk about Draft leagues, the new Puca Trade, and the first card spoiled from Kaladesh. Thank you for your honor.

00:00 - Our Weeks

10:40 - Draft Leagues

21:10 - Kaladesh Spoiler

24:25- Puca-discussion

28:25 - Pop Culture

Cameron McCoy - @Cameron_McCoy

Curtis Nower - @CurtisNow

Our show - @SpikeFeedMTG

Music by Micah Jones

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Hey everyone,

We are back discussing Eldritch Moon! The second set in the Shadows over Innistrad block! This set brought us some fantastic cards that can already be considered mainstays in many cubes.

Join us as we go over the set and talk over the new archetypes!

As always, you can find us on twitter!

@QuadNINES

@ZakeelGordon

Opening Song - Disturbed - Prayer

This week on Off2FNM, you hear how I made a bad choice, and it just gets worse, We talk about some on Legacy Brew and how Max can't get over his bad brews.

Contact info

@Off2FNM

Max - @ForevrUndead

Bob - @NotSoSilentBob1

Our After hours show is hosted on our Sound cloud.

https://soundcloud.com/user-853531895/off2fnm-after-hours-week-6

Conspiracy theories abound this week!

Justin, Shawn, and I get out our tin foil hats on to dig into all the weeks happening.

First up! Elves wins the Invitational! What the heck is going on in Modern right now? The format is shaking up and someone at WoTC may have let the cat out of the bag......

......Bloodbraid Elf is currently legal on the Beta MODO client.

People are losing their minds! We discuss.

Next up, the whole of Conspiracy 2 "Wonderland Boogaloo" Take the Crown, has been spoiled so we dig into all our favorite cards and strategies for this one of a kind draft format.

Be sure to share your Conspiracy 2 draft stories with us! What was the coolest thing you got to do?

Stay tuned for more next week! It's our 1 year episode!

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Flash's Theme by Queen from the Flash Gordon (Original Soundtrack)

In this episode we talk about my new legacy deck, card prices, and much more!

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How many timely 90s-00s music refferences can we make in one episode? Find out as we talk about the new kids on the block when it comes to tier 1-1.5 in modern. We delve into what these decks are trying to do an how they got to the top tables recently, as well as what you can do to beat them.

We'd also like to give WotC huge props for Conspiracy 2 and the implications it has for the future of reprints.

Lastly, Ahren is off to GP Indy this weekend, if you seem him, tell him "Swamp. Thoughtseize. Go." (or "Hey, I like your podcast) and you can get some sweet card giveaways.

As always thanks for listening,

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