The last several years have seen a marked change in Magic design & development philosophy, so we've got friend-of-the-pod and Play Design lead Andrew Brown here to answer some burning questions about what Magic's play design is like these days.

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0:00 - Intro
8:01 How Does Design & Development Work
14:37 Power Level Concerns
20:06 Whites Color PIe
24:14 Best/worse
32:03 Mechanics
42:32 Individual Cards Break Downs

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Play Design Philosophy w/ Andrew Brown from Wizards of the Coast

Previously "The Masters of Modern" The MMCast is your weekly insight into the various Magic: the Gathering formats, with hosts Alex Kessler, Ben Bateman and Michael Grothe. We break down all aspects of the game, from deck archetypes to new releases, deck techs and predictions!

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Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 2

Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. This week Xell joins us to talk about where the met is right now and what if anything should be banned

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00:00 - Intro
00:02:31 - Bannings
00:17:36 - Current Meta


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Binks Brews 002: The Meta of the One Piece TCG

We are back to talk all things Modern, rom the current meta to what needs to go. And to help us break it down we are joined by Magic Pro Tour winner Eli Loveman.

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Where is Modern in 2024? w/ Eli Loveman

Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 1

Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. We hope you like it!

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00:58:18: - Chapter 1106 Spoilers


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How to Play The One Piece Trading Card Game for Magic Players: Bink’s Brews Ep 1

PART 2!!!!!

It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck!

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Murders at Markov Manor Set Review Part 2

PART 1!!!!!

It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck!

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---- Contents ----
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