Stacking Triggers Podcast

Dan visited Pittsburgh for the week, so he and Bill played in many TCG events together. We recap all of those, including a Pioneer RCQ.

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:01:06 Our fortnights in Magic

00:02:38 Our Modern night

00:12:45 One Piece talk

00:22:37 Pioneer RCQ recap

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With Outlaws of Thunder Junction finally releasing, a lull has come over the Magic news sphere so this week, we talk about what decks we're playing for the Pioneer RCQ season, Dan regales us in One Piece TCG drama, and the guys are actually excited for Commander leagues on MTGO?!

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:01:11 Bill’s fortnight in Magic

00:13:35 What We're Playing for the Pioneer RCQ format

00:39:03 One Piece TCG cheating and other random drama

01:03:58 Commander Leagues on MTGO

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There were an awful lot of shenanigans occurring this fortnight in the Magic the Gathering sphere, so we cover the cheater(at LMS Prague), the plagiarizer(Fay Dalton), and the gambler(Mana Vault in Secret Lairs for a lucky few).

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:01:52 Dan’s fortnight in Magic

00:12:52 Bill’s fortnight in Magic

00:28:00 LMS Prague Cheater

00:35:34 Secret Lair being even more gamba than usual with secret cards

00:49:55 Fay Dalton stealing art

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With the Violent Outburst ban, Modern feels like its deck building is condensing, slowly morphing into Domain piles. We discuss this and WOTC’s changes to the Premier Play system.

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:00:59 Bill's fortnight in Magic

00:09:30 Dan's fortnight in Magic

00:18:20 Domain piles

00:33:30 Premier Play Updates

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Wizards has made another significant change to the Modern format, banning Violent Outburst. Dan and Bill break it down in the current but offer predictions in the past, as well as talk about Dan's experience at a small trading card convention.

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:03:17 Dan's fortnight in Magic

00:15:09 Bill's fortnight in Magic

00:32:29 Dan's trading card convention excursion

00:46:46 Ban & Restriction predictions

01:11:16 Ban & Restricted Announcement reaction

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Here is our post-mortem of MagicCon Chicago. What did we like, what didn't we, and how did we do? All of these questions are answered.

No timestamps because I'm posting this from the airport and am tired.

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Recorded on the eve of US Modern RC, Dan and Bill discuss someone else's thoughts on the Modern format. Dan goes over his recent hardships in the Modern format, and Bill tells you that some local stores aren't great.

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:01:16 Dan’s fortnight in Magic

00:26:10 Bill’s fortnight in Magic

00:49:04 Our thoughts on Mengu's thoughts on the Modern format

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RC Ghent started off with some drama as a player was seemingly caught cheating on coverage. However, the head judge ruled that no cheating had occurred. Dan and Bill discuss their positions on the subject(Bill is wrong). Also, Dan talks about some insanity in his local One Piece TCG scene while Bill enjoys his new Modern deck.

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:01:17 Alleged cheater at RC Ghent(video of incident): https://clips.twitch.tv/LachrymoseNaiveHabaneroBigBrother-g-N0TPxJbGh6KtKR

00:21:45 RC Ghent Day One talk

00:42:45 One Piece drama

00:57:00 Dan’s fortnight in Magic

01:14:01 Bill’s fortnight in Magic

01:27:54 Suspend rule change

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After the litany of issues players had with US RC Atlanta, Wizards of the Coast has made a change, bringing in Star City Games to handle the RC circuit beginning in 2024. Dan and Bill discuss that change and what it means for the scene overall. Plus, Dan has issues with local players gatekeeping events to increase their EV.

00:00:00 Beginning

00:00:18 Intro

00:02:44 Dan’s Fortnight in Magic

00:09:22 Bill’s Fortnight in Magic

00:18:12 Star City Games is taking over the US Regional Championship circuit

00:47:04 Poor visibility for local tournaments

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