

Eternal Durdles
EternalDurdles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Support us on Patreon:
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Follow us on Twitter:
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We are edited by:
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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
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Support us on Patreon:
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Follow us on Twitter:
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We are edited by:
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Aug 14, 2024 • 38min
Counterpoint: Psychic Frog is a symptom of a much larger problem
Zac and Phil discuss the topic of banning Psychic Frog broached on the Eternal Glory podcast. They specifically focus on the card Psychic Frog and whether it should be banned. Zac argues that it's too early to ban Psychic Frog and that there are other cards that should be addressed first. Phil agrees and believes that there are bigger outliers in the format. They also discuss the concept of tempo and how it has evolved over time. They emphasize the importance of considering the overall gameplay experience and making decisions based on what is fun and interesting for the community.
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Support us on Patreon:
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Follow us on Twitter:
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Aug 14, 2024 • 38min
Counterpoint: Psychic Frog is a symptom of a much larger problem
Zac and Phil discuss the topic of banning Psychic Frog broached on the Eternal Glory podcast. They specifically focus on the card Psychic Frog and whether it should be banned. Zac argues that it's too early to ban Psychic Frog and that there are other cards that should be addressed first. Phil agrees and believes that there are bigger outliers in the format. They also discuss the concept of tempo and how it has evolved over time. They emphasize the importance of considering the overall gameplay experience and making decisions based on what is fun and interesting for the community.
JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE
Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe
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Eternal Durdles Moxfield:
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https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil
Support us on Patreon:
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Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil
Follow us on Twitter:
Zac: @durdlemagus
Phil: @ForceofPhil
We are edited by:
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&
https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster
OUR Background graphic:
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AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel
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Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations:
@dvdangor2011

Aug 9, 2024 • 29min
Speculating the B&R announcements #mtglegacy
Zac and Phil discuss two possible futures for the ban announcement in Legacy Magic: The Gathering. The first scenario involves banning several cards, including Grief, Entomb, Orcish Bowmaster, and Up the Beanstalk. The second scenario only bans Grief and mentions that Orcish Bowmaster and Up the Beanstalk are being closely monitored. They discuss the potential impact of these bans and the best deck choices in each scenario. They also express their desire for a more significant shake-up in the format to address ongoing issues.
JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE
Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe
Twitch:
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Eternal Durdles Moxfield:
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https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus
https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil
Support us on Patreon:
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Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil
Follow us on Twitter:
Zac: @durdlemagus
Phil: @ForceofPhil
We are edited by:
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OUR Background graphic:
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AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel
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@dvdangor2011

Aug 9, 2024 • 29min
[Video] Speculating the B&R announcements #mtglegacy
Zac and Phil discuss two possible futures for the ban announcement in Legacy Magic: The Gathering. The first scenario involves banning several cards, including Grief, Entomb, Orcish Bowmaster, and Up the Beanstalk. The second scenario only bans Grief and mentions that Orcish Bowmaster and Up the Beanstalk are being closely monitored. They discuss the potential impact of these bans and the best deck choices in each scenario. They also express their desire for a more significant shake-up in the format to address ongoing issues.
JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE
Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe
Twitch:
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Eternal Durdles Moxfield:
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https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus
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Support us on Patreon:
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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:
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https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en
AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel
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Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers!
HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations!
Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations:
@dvdangor2011

Aug 5, 2024 • 42min
[Video] Innovative Deckbuilding Strategies with Living Wish
Zac and Phil discuss the potential of Living Wish in the context of 5C control decks. They explore the idea of using Living Wish as a way to create silver bullet effects and have access to specific cards in their sideboards. They also discuss the challenges of sideboarding in their respective decks and the need for immediate answers in the current metagame.
Phil shares his experience with using tutors and lessons in his control decks and how they can provide flexibility and access to specific cards. They both express interest in exploring Living Wish further and testing it in their decks. They discuss the need for control decks to have versatile answers in the current metagame, explore the idea of using Living Wish as a tutor package to access win conditions or answers, and how this concept can be applied to control decks. They also discuss the importance of having the correct answer at the right time and the challenges of developing in a format with cards like Wasteland and Daze.
Phil introduces the idea of using Luminarch Ascension as a card that requires time rather than mana to establish, and Zac mentions the card Bello Bard of the Brambles as a potential inclusion in decks.
Takeaways Living Wish can be a valuable tool in sideboarding, allowing players to access specific cards in their sideboards as needed.
Sideboarding in decks with a wide range of threats and answers can be challenging, and Living Wish provides a way to optimize the sideboard for specific matchups.
Tutors and lessons can provide flexibility and access to specific cards, allowing players to have answers for a variety of situations.
The current metagame demands immediate answers, and having access to silver bullet effects and specific cards can be crucial for success.
Exploring Living Wish and other similar cards can lead to innovative deckbuilding strategies and improve overall deck performance.
Control decks need versatile answers in the current metagame.
Using Living Wish as a tutor package can provide access to win conditions or answers.
Having the correct answer at the right time is crucial in the fast-paced metagame.
Developing in a format with cards like Wasteland and Daze can be challenging.
Luminarch Ascension is a card that requires time rather than mana to develop. Bello Bard of the Brambles is a potential inclusion in decks.
Supporting the Patreon provides ad-free content and bonus episodes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Mystery Booster
03:35 Phil's Plan for Eternal Weekend
09:07 The Necessity of Having Immediate Answers
12:31 Optimizing Sideboards with Living Wish
17:13 The Flexibility of Tutors and Lessons in Control Decks
19:12 Exploring Living Wish and Other Deckbuilding Strategies
27:23 The Importance of the Correct Answer at the Right Time
31:02 Challenges of Developing in a Format with Wasteland and Daze
37:23 Exploring Potential Inclusions: Bellow Barr of the Brambles
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 5, 2024 • 42min
Innovative Deckbuilding Strategies with Living Wish
Zac and Phil discuss the potential of Living Wish in the context of 5C control decks. They explore the idea of using Living Wish as a way to create silver bullet effects and have access to specific cards in their sideboards. They also discuss the challenges of sideboarding in their respective decks and the need for immediate answers in the current metagame.
Phil shares his experience with using tutors and lessons in his control decks and how they can provide flexibility and access to specific cards. They both express interest in exploring Living Wish further and testing it in their decks. They discuss the need for control decks to have versatile answers in the current metagame, explore the idea of using Living Wish as a tutor package to access win conditions or answers, and how this concept can be applied to control decks. They also discuss the importance of having the correct answer at the right time and the challenges of developing in a format with cards like Wasteland and Daze.
Phil introduces the idea of using Luminarch Ascension as a card that requires time rather than mana to establish, and Zac mentions the card Bello Bard of the Brambles as a potential inclusion in decks.
Takeaways Living Wish can be a valuable tool in sideboarding, allowing players to access specific cards in their sideboards as needed.
Sideboarding in decks with a wide range of threats and answers can be challenging, and Living Wish provides a way to optimize the sideboard for specific matchups.
Tutors and lessons can provide flexibility and access to specific cards, allowing players to have answers for a variety of situations.
The current metagame demands immediate answers, and having access to silver bullet effects and specific cards can be crucial for success.
Exploring Living Wish and other similar cards can lead to innovative deckbuilding strategies and improve overall deck performance.
Control decks need versatile answers in the current metagame.
Using Living Wish as a tutor package can provide access to win conditions or answers.
Having the correct answer at the right time is crucial in the fast-paced metagame.
Developing in a format with cards like Wasteland and Daze can be challenging.
Luminarch Ascension is a card that requires time rather than mana to develop. Bello Bard of the Brambles is a potential inclusion in decks.
Supporting the Patreon provides ad-free content and bonus episodes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Mystery Booster
03:35 Phil's Plan for Eternal Weekend
09:07 The Necessity of Having Immediate Answers
12:31 Optimizing Sideboards with Living Wish
17:13 The Flexibility of Tutors and Lessons in Control Decks
19:12 Exploring Living Wish and Other Deckbuilding Strategies
27:23 The Importance of the Correct Answer at the Right Time
31:02 Challenges of Developing in a Format with Wasteland and Daze
37:23 Exploring Potential Inclusions: Bellow Barr of the Brambles
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


