Battlefield Bonanza! Star Wars Destiny is a game of many parts, there are characters, dice, tokens and more, but one key component of any game is the battlefield. Where you fight your battles not only sets the theme and feel of the match, but also allows the players access to […]
Casual Contemplation Deceptive Tactics I have a weakness for beautiful cards with unique abilities, even if those abilities are so absurdly difficult to use, they make the card virtually unplayable, especially in any competitive vein. Yet, I love to take those cards and do everything I can to make a […]
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Adaptations of any beloved material are a tricky tightrope to walk. No matter what you do, you’re likely to upset someone. If you don’t stick closely enough to the source material, then fans will feel betrayed (as films like I Am Legend and World […]
How Special Can You Be? Sometimes the best parts about playing games are learning about the complexities of the rules. I know it sounds weird to praise a game for its complexity which is generally talked about for its simplicity, but there are some things that just have to be explained. Also sometimes it […]
Commander decks scream “supplement” to most veteran EDH players, as they already have the decks they wish to have and look to new Commander deck releases for the next heavy hitter or game changer. I know few people (actually, none) who keep their recently purchased Commander decks intact out of […]
Eclipse Since most of us had the excitement of experiencing the first (almost in my area) total eclipse of the sun in awhile, I thought this week would be a good time to take a look at one of Image Comics’ newer titles, also named Eclipse. In this near future […]
Magical Supplements – Hour of Devastation Every new set of Magic is exciting for fans of nearly every format, but especially Standard, Modern and EDH players. Sure, a new set affects Standard the most, but new cards can often find a home supplementing Modern and EDH decks. In fact, the […]
The Casebook of Rabbit Black This week I’ll be returning to my traditional review style with a look at a relatively new webcomic that combines a hardboiled detective story with a bit of magic, a la Harry Dresden. The Casebook of Rabbit Black is an interesting genre blend that pits […]
There Are No Good Rieekan Puns Last weekend we got a look at some great new spoilers provided by the Chance Cube. You know, those guys that are tethered to the pulse of the game and provide great content and up-to-date price watch lists? Well if you don’t, you should […]
The Scoop Welcome to the Scoop, a new series based around everyone’s favorite card game, Magic: The Gathering. In these articles, our lead writer Dalton will give you glimpses into MTG from a casual player’s perspective. But don’t let that dissuade you, because this guy knows his stuff. Enjoy! Top-8 Debate […]
