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Block Constructed
Inspired by the Pro Tour Blocked Constructed, Jack and I cracked the boxes and started brewing new decks. I went with a White Weenie deck, just in an effort to try to learn how to play fast and aggressive white cards. Jack built a three color deck–basically the BUG deck Channel Fireball is running. Our…
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Casting Multiple Times in a Round
Doc charges into battle against a Earth Grue–his plan is to use a swift action to cast Shield of Faith on Cat the Ranger and then cast Spiritual Weapon. DM Alan rules that I can only cast once per round.I admit that I have not read the D&D Next rules and that DM Alan is…
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Elemental Plane of Earth Dead in Thay–D&D Encounters S18 S1
DM Alan lead Brian, Chris, David, Jack, Scott, & Victoria through the Game Day Adventure section this week–it was a blast. This is DM Alan’s first time behind the screen and so far he is doing great–sourced his own mini’s, knew the rules, kept things moving and focused at a very difficult table. If week…
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Descriptors, Types, and Foci oh my! Transmissions from the Ninth World
This is a great Numenera podcast–generally light and playful with experienced gamers discussing the system in a not so serious manner. On this episode they are joined by Monte & Shanna who review a lot of the new glimmers–which I have not yet read. The discussion is awesome–I am always impressed when Monte speaks. The…
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What Order to Watch X-Men Movies?
Lisa has given the green light for my kids to watch the X-Men movies in preparation for Days of Future Past. Here is the order I plan to watch them: First Class X-Men X2 X-Men: The Last Stand X-Men Origins: Wolverine EDIT I got the Wolverine Movies confused–I meant the one where he goes to Japan,…
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Dead in Thay–D&D Encounters S18 S0
Character Building Week! We have moved from Mercenary Market to Comic Quest in Lake Forest We came up with a bizarre retelling of the Snow White story that involved an abandoned drow baby, a Naming Day Massacre, and a random pack of miners. You will have to watch the video to see if it…
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Drive To Work Podcast #119
Drive To Work Podcast Episode number 119 is a great review of 1999–a fun year of growth for Magic-The Gathering. Evan has the set with the CD-ROM game & comic book–not sure if he has the unique cards, but I plan on checking. Good to hear Kai coming up a lot. …
David Given Schwarm
Married, Father, United
David Given Schwarm 