

Eternal Durdles
EternalDurdles
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe
Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.
Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 4, 2024 • 23min
European Legacy Masters With Tom De Decker
Tom De Decker discusses the European Legacy Masters, a community-driven invitational tournament held alongside Four Seasons Bologna. Players compete in regional qualifier events throughout the year, and the top 128 players battle for a trophy, bragging rights, and prizes. The tournament allows full proxy cards, requiring them to be in full color and clearly recognizable.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to European Legacy Masters
00:58 Qualifying for European Legacy Masters
02:04 Qualifying Rounds and Invitations
04:18 Location of European Legacy Masters
05:04 Prizes and Rewards
09:15 Proxy Cards at European Legacy Masters
13:50 Logistics and Planning for European Legacy Masters
14:34 Discussion on the Ban and Restrict Announcement
21:06 Anticipation for European Legacy Masters
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

Sep 4, 2024 • 24min
[Video] European Legacy Masters With Tom De Decker
Tom De Decker discusses the European Legacy Masters, a community-driven invitational tournament held alongside Four Seasons Bologna. Players compete in regional qualifier events throughout the year, and the top 128 players battle for a trophy, bragging rights, and prizes. The tournament allows full proxy cards, requiring them to be in full color and clearly recognizable.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to European Legacy Masters
00:58 Qualifying for European Legacy Masters
02:04 Qualifying Rounds and Invitations
04:18 Location of European Legacy Masters
05:04 Prizes and Rewards
09:15 Proxy Cards at European Legacy Masters
13:50 Logistics and Planning for European Legacy Masters
14:34 Discussion on the Ban and Restrict Announcement
21:06 Anticipation for European Legacy Masters
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

Sep 3, 2024 • 46min
[Video] Reid Duke's Take on The Impact of the Grief Banning
Reid Duke reacts to the BNR announcement. The conversation covers the recent Banned and Restricted (BNR) announcement in the Magic: The Gathering Eternal Formats. The hosts discuss the banning of Grief in Legacy and the impact it will have on the format. They also explore the potential unbanning of other cards. The conversation touches on the timing of BNR announcements and the balance between being conservative and aggressive with bans. Reid Duke shares his thoughts on the current meta and deck choices for upcoming tournaments. Everyone discusses the Legacy format and the recent announcement by Wizards of the Coast regarding banning the card Grief. The hosts and guest share their thoughts on the announcement and its impact on the format. They also discuss the lack of information provided about Legacy in the announcement and the possibility of a Legacy community panel. The conversation then shifts to the excitement of playing Legacy without the presence of Grief and the potential for new deck strategies. They also explore underexplored cards in the format and the types of matchups they enjoy playing.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:01 Sensei's Divining Top Unbanning06:25 Impact of Banning Grief in Legacy10:06 Unbanning Old Cards for Novelty and Excitement14:26 Balancing the Meta and Self-Balancing Formats18:26 Deck Choices for Upcoming Tournaments21:46 Psychic Frog and the Meta24:41 Pyroblast and Format Health26:25 The Lack of Information about Legacy in the Announcement28:49 The Potential for a Legacy Community Panel31:36 Excitement and New Deck Strategies in a Grief-less Legacy39:41 Underexplored Cards and Potential in LegacyJOIN 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

Aug 27, 2024 • 46min
Reid Duke's Take on The Impact of the Grief Banning
Reid Duke reacts to the BNR announcement. The conversation covers the recent Banned and Restricted (BNR) announcement in the Magic: The Gathering Eternal Formats. The hosts discuss the banning of Grief in Legacy and the impact it will have on the format. They also explore the potential unbanning of other cards. The conversation touches on the timing of BNR announcements and the balance between being conservative and aggressive with bans. Reid Duke shares his thoughts on the current meta and deck choices for upcoming tournaments. Everyone discusses the Legacy format and the recent announcement by Wizards of the Coast regarding banning the card Grief. The hosts and guest share their thoughts on the announcement and its impact on the format. They also discuss the lack of information provided about Legacy in the announcement and the possibility of a Legacy community panel. The conversation then shifts to the excitement of playing Legacy without the presence of Grief and the potential for new deck strategies. They also explore underexplored cards in the format and the types of matchups they enjoy playing.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:01 Sensei's Divining Top Unbanning06:25 Impact of Banning Grief in Legacy10:06 Unbanning Old Cards for Novelty and Excitement14:26 Balancing the Meta and Self-Balancing Formats18:26 Deck Choices for Upcoming Tournaments21:46 Psychic Frog and the Meta24:41 Pyroblast and Format Health26:25 The Lack of Information about Legacy in the Announcement28:49 The Potential for a Legacy Community Panel31:36 Excitement and New Deck Strategies in a Grief-less Legacy39:41 Underexplored Cards and Potential in LegacyJOIN 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

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
Exclusive Recap of Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy
Rob Wilson from Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy shares his experience planning and running events, including the recent Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy event. He discusses the challenges of finding a venue, managing remote management, and the importance of community sentiment in the Legacy format. He also talks about the financial aspects of organizing events and the impact of the Grief card on attendance. The conversation covers various topics related to running community-driven Magic: The Gathering events, specifically focusing on the recent Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy Open. Rob discusses the challenges faced by the organizer, including low sign-ups, the dominance of certain decks, and the impact of the pandemic. He also touches on the importance of community support and the need for better communication and responsiveness from Wizards of the Coast. Despite the difficulties, the event was ultimately successful, thanks to the organizer's dedication and the community's support.Chapters00:00 Event Planning and Venue Selection18:59 The Importance of Community Sentiment26:20 Balancing Work and Personal Life29:43 The Impact of Decision-Making on Event Attendance32:15 Challenges of Low Sign-Ups and Dominant Decks38:27 Improving Communication with Wizards of the Coast49:22 The Future of Buffalo Chicken Dip53:33 The Importance of Community in Community-Driven Events56:09 Balancing Organizing and Playing in Events59:46 The Maturity of the Legacy CommunityJOIN 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

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
[Video] Exclusive Recap of Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy
Rob Wilson from Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy shares his experience planning and running events, including the recent Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy event. He discusses the challenges of finding a venue, managing remote management, and the importance of community sentiment in the Legacy format. He also talks about the financial aspects of organizing events and the impact of the Grief card on attendance. The conversation covers various topics related to running community-driven Magic: The Gathering events, specifically focusing on the recent Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy Open. Rob discusses the challenges faced by the organizer, including low sign-ups, the dominance of certain decks, and the impact of the pandemic. He also touches on the importance of community support and the need for better communication and responsiveness from Wizards of the Coast. Despite the difficulties, the event was ultimately successful, thanks to the organizer's dedication and the community's support.Chapters00:00 Event Planning and Venue Selection18:59 The Importance of Community Sentiment26:20 Balancing Work and Personal Life29:43 The Impact of Decision-Making on Event Attendance32:15 Challenges of Low Sign-Ups and Dominant Decks38:27 Improving Communication with Wizards of the Coast49:22 The Future of Buffalo Chicken Dip53:33 The Importance of Community in Community-Driven Events56:09 Balancing Organizing and Playing in Events59:46 The Maturity of the Legacy CommunityJOIN 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

Aug 21, 2024 • 22min
Unveiling the ABC Deckbuilding: The Definitive guide
Zac and Phil discuss ABC deck building, which is a method of theorycrafting and deck building that helps players identify their strategy, make better card choices, and navigate games more effectively. They explain that ABC deck building consists of three components: A (the legacy power level thing to do), B (the enabler), and C (what is enabled). They provide examples of ABC deck building in various Legacy decks, such as Reanimator, Hogaak, and Delver. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the ABC plan in different matchups and how it contributes to a deck's overall power and flexibility.
00:00
Introduction to ABC Deck Building
06:33
The Importance of a Baseline in ABC Deck Building
08:52
The Power of Beanstalk in ABC Deck Building
11:43
ABC Deck Building in Draco Bean Pack
18:25
ABC Deck Building in Delver
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

Aug 21, 2024 • 35min
Preempting the B&R announcement with THE DATA
Zac and Phil discuss the potential banlist changes in the Legacy format. They analyze the data from the community and break down the top cards that players want to see banned or unbanned. They explore the idea of a mass exodus from the banlist and how it could create a more diverse and interesting format. They also discuss the possibility of changing the philosophy of the banlist and taking more proactive action in shaping the format. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating a healthy and dynamic metagame in Legacy.
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

Aug 20, 2024 • 35min
[Video] Preempting the B&R announcement with THE DATA
Zac and Phil discuss the potential banlist changes in the Legacy format. They analyze the data from the community and break down the top cards that players want to see banned or unbanned. They explore the idea of a mass exodus from the banlist and how it could create a more diverse and interesting format. They also discuss the possibility of changing the philosophy of the banlist and taking more proactive action in shaping the format. Overall, they emphasize the importance of creating a healthy and dynamic metagame in Legacy.
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

Aug 19, 2024 • 53min
27 Legacy Players weigh in on Next Week's BNR
In this episode, the hosts gather opinions from various players and content creators in the Legacy format about what cards they would like to see banned and what they think will actually be banned. The consensus is that Grief is the most likely card to be banned, with some also mentioning Psychic Frog and Orcish Bowmasters. Some players also express their desire for unbans. The conversation revolves around the potential bans in Legacy Magic: The Gathering. The main focus is on the cards Grief and Psychic Frog, with some discussion about other cards like Orcish Bowmasters and Up the Beanstalk. The participants express their opinions on what should be banned and what they think Wizards of the Coast (WotC) will actually do. There is a general consensus that Grief should be banned due to its obnoxious play patterns, but opinions differ on whether Psychic Frog should also be banned. Some participants believe that WotC will only ban Grief, while others think they might ban both Grief and Psychic Frog. There is also some discussion about potential unbans, with suggestions for cards like Mind Twist and Mana Drain.
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