[Video] THEORYCRAFTING CONTROL in LEGACY

Zac and Phil delve into various themes including capitalism, personal experiences with Magic Mind, and the current state of control decks in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the evolution of the meta, the challenges faced by control decks, and explore the idea of building a low-curve control deck that can function effectively in a fast-paced environment. The conversation highlights the importance of development and compression in the game, and how these factors influence deck strategies. Takeaways The episode reflects on capitalism and its flaws. Magic Mind has helped Phil achieve consistency in energy levels. Control decks are struggling in the current meta. Development and compression are key issues for control decks. Tempo decks may offer a new approach to control strategies. Building a low-curve control deck presents unique challenges. The format is evolving with new strategies and deck types. Days Wasteland is a significant factor in the current meta. Players need to adapt to the fast-paced environment. The conversation emphasizes the importance of agency in gameplay. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Roots of the Podcast 03:50 The Current Meta and Control Decks 12:44 Development and Control Deck Strategies 18:51 Theory Crafting a New Control Deck 25:23 Exploring New Tools for Control 32:54 Final Thoughts on Control Decks HEAVY PLAY DECK BOXES AND SLEEVES www.heavyplay.com/eternaldurdles Use code ETERNALDURDLES for 10% off entire order. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011