Episode 54 - Limited Fundamental Theory

About this episode

This episode explores broad theoretical concepts related to midrange decks and their implications for drafting and deckbuilding.

This week I'm tackling some broad theoretical concepts, ultimately trying to tackle the concept of every midrange deck being a midrange deck, and how we can leverage that in draft and deckbuilding decisions. Mike Flores - Who's the Beatdown https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/whos-the-beatdown/ Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ Sam Black - Elvish Visionary vs Elderfang Disciple (big game/small game) https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/elvish-visionary-vs-elderfang-disciple-the-nature-of-card-advantage/ Drafting Archetypes - Attrition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOSsl7Ql2Q0 Coaching form - https://forms.gle/hviAykUw3QqqP1gg6 Chicago-Style Cube Event - https://www.tixtree.com/e/chicago-style-cube-event-40701ab92e28 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Topics covered

• theoretical concepts
• midrange decks
• drafting
• deckbuilding

Keywords

• Mike Flores
• Patrick Chapin
• Sam Black
• Elvish Visionary
• Elderfang Disciple
• Attrition

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Chicago-Style Cube Event

Books & works: Limited Fundamental Theory, The Theory of Everything

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