Eternal Durdles

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

Zac and Phil delve into Phil's experiences at the Eternal. Phil shares insights on his deck choice, the challenges he faced against popular meta cards like Orcish Bowmasters, and the strategies he employed during his matches. Phil and Zac delve into the intricacies of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on Phil's experiences in Vintage and Legacy tournaments. They discuss the nuances of combo decks, the impact of Modern Horizons on gameplay, and Phil's strategic preparations for the Legacy Champs. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding matchups, adapting strategies, and the unpredictability of tournament play.

Zac and Phil discuss their experiences at Eternal Weekend, focusing on Zac's deck choices, tournament challenges, and community interactions. He shares insights from his matches, including strategies with Legacy Cephalid Breakfast and Premodern Stasis, as well as the misplays that impacted his performance. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and learning from experiences in competitive play. In this conversation, Zac focuses on the challenges he faced with his deck, the impact of Wasteland on his strategy, and the support he received from the community. They reflect on the tournament structure, the importance of playing out all rounds, and the lessons learned from both victories and defeats. Zac emphasizes the significance of maintaining a positive mindset and the value of community in competitive play.

Zac and Phil discuss their experiences at Eternal Weekend, focusing on Zac's deck choices, tournament challenges, and community interactions. He shares insights from his matches, including strategies with Legacy Cephalid Breakfast and Premodern Stasis, as well as the misplays that impacted his performance. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and learning from experiences in competitive play. In this conversation, Zac focuses on the challenges he faced with his deck, the impact of Wasteland on his strategy, and the support he received from the community. They reflect on the tournament structure, the importance of playing out all rounds, and the lessons learned from both victories and defeats. Zac emphasizes the significance of maintaining a positive mindset and the value of community in competitive play.

Zac and Phil delve into Phil's experiences at the Eternal. Phil shares insights on his deck choice, the challenges he faced against popular meta cards like Orcish Bowmasters, and the strategies he employed during his matches. Phil and Zac delve into the intricacies of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on Phil's experiences in Vintage and Legacy tournaments. They discuss the nuances of combo decks, the impact of Modern Horizons on gameplay, and Phil's strategic preparations for the Legacy Champs. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding matchups, adapting strategies, and the unpredictability of tournament play.

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and co-host Phil Blechman welcome Anuraag, a dedicated coverage provider for Eternal Weekend. They discuss the immense time and effort Anuraag invests in preparing for these events, his personal sacrifices, and the complexities of managing high-quality coverage. Anuraag reflects on his role as an archivist for the Magic community, the challenges of funding coverage, and the importance of player etiquette during matches. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication behind Magic coverage and the desire to continually improve the experience for viewers and players alike. Takeaways Anuraag dedicates over a hundred hours to preparing for coverage. Coverage requires significant personal sacrifices, including time away from family. Anuraag sees himself as an archivist for the Magic community. The quality of coverage impacts the community's perception of events. Future improvements in coverage are always on Anuraag's mind. Player expressions enhance the excitement of coverage. Funding for coverage should ideally come from event organizers. Anuraag aims to provide a seamless viewing experience for fans. The complexity of managing coverage involves multiple roles and skills. Community support is vital for sustaining coverage efforts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eternal Weekend Coverage 03:05 The Dedication Behind Coverage 06:11 The Cost of Coverage and Personal Sacrifices 09:12 The Complexity of Event Management 12:12 The Role of an Archivist in Magic History 14:58 Future Aspirations and Improvements 17:54 The Narrative of Cards in Coverage 21:10 Funding and Supporting Coverage 24:10 Player Etiquette and Coverage Dynamics 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