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Casual Try Hard MTG

CasualTryHardMTG

We are two casual try hard Magic the Gathering players. We are trying to balance jobs, families and other responsibilities while also trying to be the best players possible. We want to help you get from the 1-3 bracket of your FNM to 3-1 or 4-0 then move on to Mythic Qualifiers, Magic Fest and beyond. We will talk about fundamental strategy, Arena, traveling and more.

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01:13:52

Elspeth's Big Day Out

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/24

Well, Elspeth's Big Day Out is here! Theros was released and we want to talk about it all. We talk about our first impressions of the format. Then we get into the cards that impressed us that let us down. We touch on some Standard brews that we have seen or have been working on since the set has come out. The format is the normal wild place that it always in after a new set. We talk about how we approached the new set on Arena to maximize our collection of the set. Finally, we talk about

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02:51:08

This is Theros!

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/16

This week we take a deep dive into Theros Beyond Death. First, we get everyone on the same footing by discussing the mechanics of the set. Then we breakdown the interesting constructed cards in each color. At the end, we briefly talk about our plans for SCG Richmond at the beginning of February. We then talk about the Modern Ban announcement and how this will effect the format going forward. We then check in on Arena and discuss and a certain email that is coming. Theros set mechanics - 2:10 Set

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01:02:54

The Calm Before Theros

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2020/01/10

This week we talk about why you should head out to prerelease and what to expect when you are there. We make some Magic resolutions for the new year. We want to be more organized this year. Then we talk about the state of Modern and how there seems to be an elk problem. Then we touch in with Arena to discuss what happened with the standard shake-up, Dominara drafts and how to get the most out of your prerelease on Arena. Prerelease Schedule - 3:19 Why Prerelease - 4:48 What to expect when

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01:52:12

Your Questions, Our Answers

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/02

This is an entire Question and Answer Podcast. Our listens sent us questions and we worked through them. This is a great way to learn more about the hosts both in and out of magic. About the hosts - 3:21 What Accessories do you use - 10:03 Sideboarding - 16:38 Thoughts on Historic and eternal formats on Arena - 23:22 Live Performances in 2020 - 34:50 Best Beers - 37:55 Why does White Suck - 42:24 Brawl Ideas - 54:02 Other Tabletop Games - 103:33 How to build a collection - 1:10:58 Coping with fun

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02:51:44

The Casual Try Hard Guide to Playing in Paper

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/29

This is a very special episode of the Casual Try Hard Podcast. We have compiled all of parts of the "Playing in Paper" series that we covered into one podcast for you. This is a great episode to share with new players or players transitioning from Arena. Part 1: How to play in paper - Where to Play - 2:07 Part 2: How to play in paper - Accessories - 18:40 Part 3: How to play in paper - Getting a Deck 36:43 Part 4: How to play in paper - Getting to your first turn - 48:18 Part 5: How to play in

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01:18:03

Jargon Head

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/26

This week, we add the final touch to the playing in paper series. We discuss the common Magic slang that you will hear during a game so that you are in the loop when you play in paper. Then we discuss some MTG finance developments. Why tell you why now is a both a good time to sell your standard cards and to buy some high-end cards. Speaking of high-end cards, we go into what a cube is and why you should be playing or at least watching the vintage cube. Finally, we check in with Arena and

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01:14:48

Double Secret Probation

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/19

WOTC has done it now! They have introduced Double Secret Probation......I mean suspensions. So we talk about the cards that have been suspended in Arena's Historic format. Hint, it is all the stuff that is too good to play anywhere. Then we talk about the pioneer bans that happened Monday as well. Next up, we talk about small field tournaments and why they have different meta games than larger events. Speaking of small field events, we discuss GP OKC. This week, we finish up the playing in

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01:25:31

Your Go!

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/12

This week, we talk about MC 7 where emote master Kanister won. We discuss the ramifications on the MPL, Rivals and Worlds that this tournament had. We then talk about the removal of GP byes and how that is disappointing for players like us. We then touch on the changes made to the MTGO PTQ system. Next, we touch on pioneer and discuss what has been performing well post ban and where the format seems to be. Finally, we jump into Arena. MC 7 - 6:51 MPL 2020 - 20:57 Rivals 2020 - 28:50 Worlds

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01:30:02

Once Upon a Turn

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/06

Bans are back, baby! This time Once Upon a Time and friends get banished from Pioneer. We talk about how this changes the format and take a brief visit to the Legacy GP. Then we work you through registering for a tournament and then working through your first few turns of a paper game. We then talk briefly about Arena. Pioneer Bans- 4:28 Legacy GP Aside - 14:56 Back to the Bans - 17:39 MC VII - 20:37 Part 4: How to play in paper - Getting to your first turn - 22:54 Part 5: How to play in paper -

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01:47:46

Why Should We Put Pants On?

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/11/29

This week, we dive into fashion. Well, mainly, why you should put on pants and leave the house to play Magic. We talk about our last PTQ and then talk about some hot new standard decks that are floating around the internet. The main topic is week is how to get ready to play paper magic. What are the things that you are going to need and how to get them. We follow up with some Arena and end on the new product Secret Lair. PTQ for PT Phoenix - 1:50 New Standard Decks - 17:55 Part 1: How to play

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01:42:52

Getting the Banned Back Together

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/11/22

Well this week was a long podcast, but we think you will like it. We start out by talking about the Monday bans across multiple formats and discuss why we are getting so many bans lately. Then we go into each format and talk about how the bans will impact the format. We spent the most time on Standard as we tried to determine what the new metagame was going to look like. We then broke down the SCG Invitational metagame in Modern and Pioneer. We focused in on Pioneer and how the lack of cheap

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01:27:03

Magical Mystery Tour

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/11/15

We went on a Magical Mystery Tour this week. We cover the change in pioneer. Then do a deep dive on the Magicfest and Mythic Championship. We then work through why James landed on 4-color sacrifice and how what what going on in the format informed this decision. We talk about how to fix standards through bans or maybe dumping the London mulligan. Next up, we solved the mystery of the Mystery packs. Finally, it is Arena time and our data was really weird. Veil of Summer is Banned -

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01:14:29

You are an elk

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/11/07

This week the guys get a little focus on elk. Well, mainly the elk maker, Oko. Before we get too deep in our nature documentary, we discuss the recent Pioneer bans. We talk about why they happened and what this might mean for the format going forward. Then we start our standard discussion with a heavy focus on Oko. We set the scene with where the format is and talk about game play. Then James talks about why these things have made it hard for him to pick a deck for GP Richmond. If Oko is

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01:20:55

We two Pioneers

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/10/31

This week we play a little catch up. First we talk about the Field of the Dead ban and how it will impact standard. Hint - OKO! We then spend the rest of the podcast discussing pioneer, magic's newest format. We walk you through what it is, how the mana is going to work and then go through the early possible decks for the format. The format is changing fast, so instead of going through decks card by card, we talk in broad strokes about what is available to different strategies. Finally, we

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01:16:25

For a Limited Time

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/10/25

This week, we recorded a day early. So, we got to make the right call on the banning of Field of the Dead, but missed the announcement of Pioneer. We will cover that next week. We focused this week on trying to improve your limited game. We talk about drafting. We talk about reading signals, sending signals and what a reasonable draft deck looks like. Drafting the Hard Way - https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/stark-reality-drafting-the-hard-way/ Mythic Championship Almost Review 2:12 BR

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01:16:50

Renton We have a Problem!

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/10/18

Our trip through standard has hit a rough patch. We need to find a we to land this format. This week we talk about how standard has changed since the release of Arena. The earlier release of sets, the machine grinding games, play design and other structural changes. Many of these things have lead standard to get solved faster and break sooner. After we talk about how standard has changed we discuss what may get banned on Monday and what decks may exist after the ban. Then we change in on Arena

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01:11:19

Brawl for All

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/10/11

This week, we cover the Brawl precon's. We give you are thoughts on each deck, talk about the unique cards and provide possible upgrades for you to try. The lists are linked below.... Chulane - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2327689#paper Korvold - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2318537#paper Alela - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2324631#paper Syr Gwyn - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2324365#paper Then we get into the new standard format. We mainly talk about the dominance of Golos and

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01:30:38

Down the Yellow Brick Road

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/10/04

First, the Wizard of Oz is a "modern day" fairy tale. Second, the guys are going to discuss their journey through magic the last few weeks. First, they walk through the highs and lows of their GP Atlanta performance. They circle back to who the magic homework (episode 36) helped them in this event. They touch on the mental side of the game when dealing with your bad match-ups and how to not let loses snowball. Next, they talk about good communication and not being afraid to call a judge. GP

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01:16:46

All Abroad the Eldraine Train

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/09/28

This week, the Casual Try Hards talk about the new set Throne of Eldraine. We go over the all of the cards that we think will make a splash in standard and some that may reach back into older formats. This was a video episode so if you want to see all of this sweet content with pictures, check it out at: https://youtu.be/5whwebDj0kQ Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud,

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55:54

Magic Homework

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/09/20

This week with GP Atlanta right around the corner, we decided to try a new approach for preparing for a big event. This week is mostly about doing your homework. We came up with a method for determining what the format looked like and building all of the decks so we could see what their game plans are and how would could combat them. We talk about the process, the exercise and how it might be helpful for you. We then touch on how content: videos, articles and random things on twitter can help

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