Eternal Durdles

Zac and the MTG Punks discuss their journey in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for Magic: The Gathering players. They share their experiences with the game, the importance of fostering a positive environment, and how they have built connections through various events and leagues. The conversation highlights the significance of friendship and community in gaming, emphasizing that Magic is more than just a game; it's a way to connect with others and create lasting relationships. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the deep connections formed through gaming, particularly in the Magic: The Gathering community. They discuss the punk ethos that underpins their approach to creating inclusive spaces for gamers, emphasizing the importance of friendship and community engagement. The conversation highlights the DIY culture within gaming, encouraging listeners to take initiative in fostering their own gaming communities, regardless of their background or resources.

Zac and the MTG Punks discuss their journey in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for Magic: The Gathering players. They share their experiences with the game, the importance of fostering a positive environment, and how they have built connections through various events and leagues. The conversation highlights the significance of friendship and community in gaming, emphasizing that Magic is more than just a game; it's a way to connect with others and create lasting relationships. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the deep connections formed through gaming, particularly in the Magic: The Gathering community. They discuss the punk ethos that underpins their approach to creating inclusive spaces for gamers, emphasizing the importance of friendship and community engagement. The conversation highlights the DIY culture within gaming, encouraging listeners to take initiative in fostering their own gaming communities, regardless of their background or resources.

Zac and Phil invite Matt Chow to discuss the extensive data collection and analysis surrounding Eternal Weekend. They explore the motivations behind the data collection, the performance of various decks, and the implications of key cards like Mystic Forge, Psychic Frog, and Nadu. The conversation delves into the metagame shares and win rates of these decks, providing insights into the current state of the legacy format. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of win rates and data analysis in Legacy, particularly focusing on the performance of various decks during all 3 Eternal Weekends. They discuss the impact of outliers on data interpretation, the evolving strategies of tempo decks, and the implications of recent bans on the format's health. The conversation also highlights surprising insights from the data collected, emphasizing the importance of understanding what players want from the game. MATT'S YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Chow

Zac and Phil invite Matt Chow to discuss the extensive data collection and analysis surrounding Eternal Weekend. They explore the motivations behind the data collection, the performance of various decks, and the implications of key cards like Mystic Forge, Psychic Frog, and Nadu. The conversation delves into the metagame shares and win rates of these decks, providing insights into the current state of the legacy format. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of win rates and data analysis in Legacy, particularly focusing on the performance of various decks during all 3 Eternal Weekends. They discuss the impact of outliers on data interpretation, the evolving strategies of tempo decks, and the implications of recent bans on the format's health. The conversation also highlights surprising insights from the data collected, emphasizing the importance of understanding what players want from the game. MATT'S YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@Matt_Chow

Zac and Phil engage with guest Andreas aka EcoBaronen to explore their philosophies surrounding the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. The conversation delves into community sentiment, the importance of diverse deck types, and the role of interaction in gameplay. They discuss how certain cards can dominate the format and the implications of tournament logistics on deck viability. The discussion also touches on the evolution of Legacy since 2019, the need for thoughtful card design, and the highly subjective nature of player experiences. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of inspiration and respectful dialogue within the Magic community Chapters 00:00 Philosophies of Legacy 02:30 Community Sentiment and Play Patterns 04:11 Diversity in Deck Types 06:07 The Role of Interaction in Gameplay 09:40 Impact of Cards on the Format 12:03 Ebb and Flow of Decks 15:29 Tournament Logistics and Deck Viability 19:30 The Evolution of Legacy 23:21 Design Philosophy and Card Testing 27:35 Subjectivity in Gameplay Experience 30:28 Final Thoughts on Legacy's Future 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

Zac and Phil engage with guest Andreas aka EcoBaronen to explore their philosophies surrounding the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. The conversation delves into community sentiment, the importance of diverse deck types, and the role of interaction in gameplay. They discuss how certain cards can dominate the format and the implications of tournament logistics on deck viability. The discussion also touches on the evolution of Legacy since 2019, the need for thoughtful card design, and the highly subjective nature of player experiences. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of inspiration and respectful dialogue within the Magic community Chapters 00:00 Philosophies of Legacy 02:30 Community Sentiment and Play Patterns 04:11 Diversity in Deck Types 06:07 The Role of Interaction in Gameplay 09:40 Impact of Cards on the Format 12:03 Ebb and Flow of Decks 15:29 Tournament Logistics and Deck Viability 19:30 The Evolution of Legacy 23:21 Design Philosophy and Card Testing 27:35 Subjectivity in Gameplay Experience 30:28 Final Thoughts on Legacy's Future 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

Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the ideal structure for banlist announcements in Magic: The Gathering. They emphasize the need for transparency in the decision-making process, the importance of establishing clear thresholds for card bans, and the necessity of having protected status cards. The conversation also touches on the need for more frequent banning to maintain a healthy format and the importance of community engagement and feedback in shaping the game's future. Takeaways The structure of banlist announcements should include banned cards, cards under review, and protected status cards. Transparency in the decision-making process is crucial for community trust. Establishing clear thresholds for card bans can help players understand the format better. Protected status cards should be clearly defined to avoid confusion. Frequent banning is necessary to maintain a healthy game environment. Community feedback should be actively sought and considered in banlist decisions. The conversation around card bans should be ongoing, not just during announcements. Players need to know which cards are being watched and why. The format's philosophy should be communicated clearly to the community. Wizards of the Coast should be more aggressive in addressing problematic cards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Banlist Structure 05:59 The Importance of Protected Status Cards 12:01 The Need for More Frequent Banning 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

Zac Clark and Phil Blechman discuss the ideal structure for banlist announcements in Magic: The Gathering. They emphasize the need for transparency in the decision-making process, the importance of establishing clear thresholds for card bans, and the necessity of having protected status cards. The conversation also touches on the need for more frequent banning to maintain a healthy format and the importance of community engagement and feedback in shaping the game's future. Takeaways The structure of banlist announcements should include banned cards, cards under review, and protected status cards. Transparency in the decision-making process is crucial for community trust. Establishing clear thresholds for card bans can help players understand the format better. Protected status cards should be clearly defined to avoid confusion. Frequent banning is necessary to maintain a healthy game environment. Community feedback should be actively sought and considered in banlist decisions. The conversation around card bans should be ongoing, not just during announcements. Players need to know which cards are being watched and why. The format's philosophy should be communicated clearly to the community. Wizards of the Coast should be more aggressive in addressing problematic cards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Banlist Structure 05:59 The Importance of Protected Status Cards 12:01 The Need for More Frequent Banning 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

Zac & Phil lead a discussion with various content creators and legacy players about the upcoming ban announcement for the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. The conversation covers proposed bans, community opinions, and predictions for the future of the format, focusing on cards like Psychic Frog and Vexing Bauble. Participants express concerns about the current state of the format, the impact of fast mana, and the need for a diverse and healthy metagame. In this conversation, various hosts discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on potential bans and unbans of key cards. They explore the impact of specific cards like Psychic Frog and Vexing Bauble on gameplay, community engagement, and the overall health of the format. The discussion highlights the need for a balance between competitive play and fun, as well as the importance of maintaining a diverse metagame. The hosts express differing opinions on which cards should be banned and the frequency of ban announcements, ultimately advocating for a more aggressive approach to card management in Legacy. 6:27:00 Bosh N ROLL https://www.youtube.com/@BoshNRoll 8:02:00 Reid Duke twitch.tv/reiderrabbit 10:25:00 Maxtortion https://www.youtube.com/@MaxtortionMTG 11:29:00 Fenruscloud https://www.youtube.com/@Fenruscloud 12:58:00 David Kaplan https://x.com/David_H_Kaplan 15:10:00 Eric Ratkowski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAPN8e-GKBo 17:23:00 MTGCHICAGO https://www.youtube.com/@MTGChicago 18:04:00 Robin Svensén https://shows.acast.com/stockholm-legacy-report 21:18:00 Strassdaddy https://youtube.com/@strassdaddy https://twitch.tv/strassdaddy 25:10:00 Kelvin Wallace https://x.com/kjwallace18 26:46:00 ALEX SARGENT https://x.com/sargentpresents 27:18:00 ROB WILSON https://x.com/BcdLegacy 31:22:00 Michael Mapson https://open.spotify.com/show/0YLhVRoZlqBk1Vlk5ONknj?si=421bfd8a4c53440a 36:05:00 D00LA Twitch.tv/famdoola https://x.com/UnbanEarthcraft 38:05:00 Daniel Pernusch https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCwzcvWiDPIpwKmaOf9eS?si=e8284945a762403e 39:41:00 Sahar Mirhadi https://www.youtube.com/@TheLegacyGambit 41:04:00 TK 41:57:00 Philipp Klein https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCwzcvWiDPIpwKmaOf9eS?si=e8284945a762403e 44:08:00 Marcus Ewaldh https://x.com/@truckis123 48:28:00 Chris Banuchi 90'sMTG https://www.youtube.com/@90sMTG 50:06:00 Billy Mitchell https://open.spotify.com/show/0YLhVRoZlqBk1Vlk5ONknj?si=421bfd8a4c53440a 52:57:00 Christofer https://shows.acast.com/stockholm-legacy-report 53:46:00 Tony Scapone https://linktr.ee/tonyscapone 1:00:46 Victor Bernhardtz https://open.spotify.com/show/1WLKeC65xIcgMM0knNp6fc?si=4eeefbf237504a36 1:02:19 Phil Gallagher https://www.youtube.com/@ThrabenUniversity 1:07:27 Jared McCall https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/romario-neto https://www.twitch.tv/geodudejared 1:09:01 Michael Reed https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/romario-neto "twitch.tv/eureka22422_mtg https://x.com/Eureka22422_MTG" 1:12:11 EcoBaronen youtube.com/@ecobaronenMTG 1:16:11 Tom DeDecker https://x.com/BLC_Tom 1:22:53 David Marchese https://youtu.be/j9Hjj_pcmfA 1:24:31 Bob Huang https://x.com/Griselpuff 1:28:32 Anuraag Das linktr.ee/anzidmtg 1:29:16 Peter Plank https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCwzcvWiDPIpwKmaOf9eS?si=e8284945a762403e 1:30:34 Romario https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/romario-neto https://www.youtube.com/@romariovidal63591:33:46 Phil Blechman @forceofphil 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

Zac & Phil lead a discussion with various content creators and legacy players about the upcoming ban announcement for the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering. The conversation covers proposed bans, community opinions, and predictions for the future of the format, focusing on cards like Psychic Frog and Vexing Bauble. Participants express concerns about the current state of the format, the impact of fast mana, and the need for a diverse and healthy metagame. In this conversation, various hosts discuss the current state of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, focusing on potential bans and unbans of key cards. They explore the impact of specific cards like Psychic Frog and Vexing Bauble on gameplay, community engagement, and the overall health of the format. The discussion highlights the need for a balance between competitive play and fun, as well as the importance of maintaining a diverse metagame. The hosts express differing opinions on which cards should be banned and the frequency of ban announcements, ultimately advocating for a more aggressive approach to card management in Legacy. 6:27:00 Bosh N ROLL https://www.youtube.com/@BoshNRoll 8:02:00 Reid Duke twitch.tv/reiderrabbit 10:25:00 Maxtortion https://www.youtube.com/@MaxtortionMTG 11:29:00 Fenruscloud https://www.youtube.com/@Fenruscloud 12:58:00 David Kaplan https://x.com/David_H_Kaplan 15:10:00 Eric Ratkowski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAPN8e-GKBo 17:23:00 MTGCHICAGO https://www.youtube.com/@MTGChicago 18:04:00 Robin Svensén https://shows.acast.com/stockholm-legacy-report 21:18:00 Strassdaddy https://youtube.com/@strassdaddy https://twitch.tv/strassdaddy 25:10:00 Kelvin Wallace https://x.com/kjwallace18 26:46:00 ALEX SARGENT https://x.com/sargentpresents 27:18:00 ROB WILSON https://x.com/BcdLegacy 31:22:00 Michael Mapson https://open.spotify.com/show/0YLhVRoZlqBk1Vlk5ONknj?si=421bfd8a4c53440a 36:05:00 D00LA Twitch.tv/famdoola https://x.com/UnbanEarthcraft 38:05:00 Daniel Pernusch https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCwzcvWiDPIpwKmaOf9eS?si=e8284945a762403e 39:41:00 Sahar Mirhadi https://www.youtube.com/@TheLegacyGambit 41:04:00 TK 41:57:00 Philipp Klein https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCwzcvWiDPIpwKmaOf9eS?si=e8284945a762403e 44:08:00 Marcus Ewaldh https://x.com/@truckis123 48:28:00 Chris Banuchi 90'sMTG https://www.youtube.com/@90sMTG 50:06:00 Billy Mitchell https://open.spotify.com/show/0YLhVRoZlqBk1Vlk5ONknj?si=421bfd8a4c53440a 52:57:00 Christofer https://shows.acast.com/stockholm-legacy-report 53:46:00 Tony Scapone https://linktr.ee/tonyscapone 1:00:46 Victor Bernhardtz https://open.spotify.com/show/1WLKeC65xIcgMM0knNp6fc?si=4eeefbf237504a36 1:02:19 Phil Gallagher https://www.youtube.com/@ThrabenUniversity 1:07:27 Jared McCall https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/romario-neto https://www.twitch.tv/geodudejared 1:09:01 Michael Reed https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/romario-neto "twitch.tv/eureka22422_mtg https://x.com/Eureka22422_MTG" 1:12:11 EcoBaronen youtube.com/@ecobaronenMTG 1:16:11 Tom DeDecker https://x.com/BLC_Tom 1:22:53 David Marchese https://youtu.be/j9Hjj_pcmfA 1:24:31 Bob Huang https://x.com/Griselpuff 1:28:32 Anuraag Das linktr.ee/anzidmtg 1:29:16 Peter Plank https://open.spotify.com/show/6WCwzcvWiDPIpwKmaOf9eS?si=e8284945a762403e 1:30:34 Romario https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/romario-neto https://www.youtube.com/@romariovidal63591:33:46 Phil Blechman @forceofphil 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