

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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Jun 5, 2025 • 13min
Top 10 Most Broken Cards in Premodern!
Zac Clark discusses the top 10 power outliers in the pre-modern format of Magic the Gathering. They explore various cards that have significant impacts on gameplay, including their versatility, strategic advantages, and the unique roles they play in different deck archetypes. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these cards for both brewing new decks and piloting existing ones, while also engaging the community for their thoughts and favorite cards.

Jun 4, 2025 • 19min
We Finally Got the Eternal Weekend Dates Early!
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the upcoming Eternal Weekend events, the excitement surrounding early announcements, and the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Italy. They delve into the significance of community art in Magic: The Gathering, share their expectations for vendors at the events, and highlight the growing pre-modern community. The conversation emphasizes the importance of planning and the anticipation of new set releases that could impact gameplay.

Jun 4, 2025 • 19min
We Finally Got the Eternal Weekend Dates Early!
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the upcoming Eternal Weekend events, the excitement surrounding early announcements, and the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Italy. They delve into the significance of community art in Magic: The Gathering, share their expectations for vendors at the events, and highlight the growing pre-modern community. The conversation emphasizes the importance of planning and the anticipation of new set releases that could impact gameplay.

May 30, 2025 • 31min
5 Brutal Truths I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Legacy
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil reflect on their experiences in the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly focusing on the Legacy format. They discuss the importance of investing in dual lands, building a supportive community, prioritizing attendance at major events like Eternal Weekend, and making informed financial decisions regarding card collecting. The dialogue emphasizes the lessons learned over the years and the value of experiences in the gaming world.

May 30, 2025 • 31min
5 Brutal Truths I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Legacy
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil reflect on their experiences in the Magic: The Gathering community, particularly focusing on the Legacy format. They discuss the importance of investing in dual lands, building a supportive community, prioritizing attendance at major events like Eternal Weekend, and making informed financial decisions regarding card collecting. The dialogue emphasizes the lessons learned over the years and the value of experiences in the gaming world.

May 30, 2025 • 29min
The MOST powerful Card in Premodern
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the dynamics of the Pillars of the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format. They discuss its power, flexibility, and the strategies surrounding its use in various decks. The conversation also touches on historical context, alternative powerful cards, and innovative deck strategies involving Energy Field.

May 29, 2025 • 29min
The MOST powerful Card in Premodern
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil delve into the dynamics of the Pillars of the pre-modern Magic: The Gathering format. They discuss its power, flexibility, and the strategies surrounding its use in various decks. The conversation also touches on historical context, alternative powerful cards, and innovative deck strategies involving Energy Field.

May 28, 2025 • 43min
Why Countermagic is Losing Its Edge
Zac and Phil discuss the ineffectiveness of countermagic in the current Legacy meta, exploring how recent game design has shifted the balance away from traditional countermagic strategies. They delve into the evolution of game mechanics, the necessity of pressure valves in gameplay, and the implications for future deck building and strategy. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of counter magic in the context of Magic: The Gathering, discussing its limitations, the evolving strategies in deck building, and the overall impact on gameplay. They explore the challenges faced by counter magic in the current meta, the value it brings to different deck archetypes, and the future of counter magic in competitive play.takeaways

May 28, 2025 • 43min
Why Countermagic is Losing Its Edge
Zac and Phil discuss the ineffectiveness of countermagic in the current Legacy meta, exploring how recent game design has shifted the balance away from traditional countermagic strategies. They delve into the evolution of game mechanics, the necessity of pressure valves in gameplay, and the implications for future deck building and strategy. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of counter magic in the context of Magic: The Gathering, discussing its limitations, the evolving strategies in deck building, and the overall impact on gameplay. They explore the challenges faced by counter magic in the current meta, the value it brings to different deck archetypes, and the future of counter magic in competitive play.takeaways

May 23, 2025 • 33min
Can You Win If You Never Change Your Deck?
Zac Clark and ForceofPhil discuss the importance of adapting to changes in the Legacy format of Magic the Gathering. They explore the concept of complaints in the gaming community, emphasizing that adaptation is key to addressing issues. The discussion introduces the 'butter and guns' analogy, which highlights the balance between resource accumulation and offensive strategies in gameplay. They also delve into the role of ban lists in maintaining game balance and the impact of power creep on player experiences.