Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2022, for Vintage. In this episode: our 2022 Year in Review, and our annual Moxie Awards for Best New Set, Best New Deck, Best New Card, and Best Story of the Year.   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review 2022, for Vintage. In this episode: our 2022 Year in Review, and our annual Moxie Awards for Best New Set, Best New Deck, Best New Card, and Best Story of the Year. Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 120: 2022 Year in Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review The Brothers’ War, for Vintage.   Show Notes – The Brothers’ War visual spoiler Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review The Brothers’ War, for Vintage. <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://scryfall.com/sets/bro?as=grid&amp;order=set" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Brothers’ War visual spoiler</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 119: The Brothers’ War

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement, which held no changes for Vintage, but included a rare write-up on the state of the format. Also, we deconstruct the Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement.   Show Notes – October 10 2022 Banned and Restricted List Announcement – Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement – Magic 30th Anniversary product ordering – What Happened at Magic 30? Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the recent Banned and Restricted List announcement, which held no changes for Vintage, but included a rare write-up on the state of the format. Also, we deconstruct the Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement. <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/october-10-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">October 10 2022 Banned and Restricted List Announcement</a> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/celebrate-30-years-magic-gathering-30th-anniversary-edition-2022-10-04" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Magic 30th Anniversary product announcement</a> – <a href="https://30thedition.wizards.com/us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Magic 30th Anniversary product ordering</a> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/what-happened-at-magic-30" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Happened at Magic 30?</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 118: 30th Anniversary Edition

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Dominaria United, for Vintage.   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Dominaria United, for Vintage. Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 117: Dominaria United

Steve Menendian and Kevin Cron review the 2022 year-to-date Vintage metagame results.   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Steve Menendian and Kevin Cron review the 2022 year-to-date Vintage metagame results. Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 116: Summer 2022 Vintage Metagame Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Streets of New Capenna, for Vintage.   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Streets of New Capenna, for Vintage. Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 115: Streets of New Capenna

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, for Vintage.   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, for Vintage. Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 114: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

Another time capsule episode. Better Late Than Never: Our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Year in Review – 2021 Moxie Awards   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Another time capsule episode. Better Late Than Never: Our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Year in Review – 2021 Moxie Awards Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 113: 2021 Year in Review

Released from its time capsule, our 2020 Year in Review.  That’s right: 2020. In an ironic twist of fate, our next episode will be our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Vintage community issues and what we can do to improve it – Year in Review – 2020 Moxie Awards   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Released from its time capsule, our 2020 Year in Review. That’s right: 2020. In an ironic twist of fate, our next episode will be our 2021 Year in Review. In this episode: – Vintage community issues and what we can do to improve it – Year in Review – 2020 Moxie Awards Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Episode 112: 2020 Year in Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian return, and this episode is a long-overdue effort to play catch-up on episodes that were recorded throughout the last year and have become less able to stand on their own, given the passage of time.  In an effort to not completely abandon this content, we’ll be presenting snippets and summaries of these shows; which will include: Kaldheim, Strixhaven, and Modern Horizons 2.   Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian return, and this episode is a long-overdue effort to play catch-up on episodes that were recorded throughout the last year and have become less able to stand on their own, given the passage of time. In an effort to not completely abandon this content, we’ll be presenting snippets and summaries of these shows; which will include: Kaldheim, Strixhaven, and Modern Horizons 2. Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 111: Kaldheim, Strixhaven, and Modern Horizons 2 for Vintage

So Many Insane Plays podcast, presented by Eternal Central, featuring Kevin Cron and Stephen Menendian, discusses Vintage Magic: The Gathering.

This is my favorite podcast by far. The data driven approach is great, the intricate and well thought out meta game and in-game discussions are great. The audio quality is superb, Kevin knows how to get up on that mic. No matter what I have in my podcast que, this goes the the top when released. I just wish it came out more often. Also responsible for me getting into vintage on mtgo.

A pure joy

My brother and I got back into vintage because of this podcast. Keep up the good work.

Thanks guys!

So Many Insane Plays

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Throne of Eldraine, for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements 0:16:25: Modern Horizons Report Card 0:59:00: Throne of Eldraine Mechanics 1:04:12: Wishclaw Talisman 1:46:50: Once Upon a Time 2:01:00: Mystical Dispute 2:06:10: Shimmer Dragon 2:10:10: Witch’s Vengeance 2:20:00: Questing Beast 2:27:20: Emry, Lurker of the Loch 2:34:51: Deafening Silence 3:22:55: Stonecoil Serpent 3:34:47: Robber of the Rich Total runtime: 3:50:50 Show Notes – Throne of Eldraine visual preview Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Throne of Eldraine, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:16:25: Modern Horizons Report Card 0:59:00: Throne of Eldraine Mechanics 1:04:12: Wishclaw Talisman 1:46:50: Once Upon a Time 2:01:00: Mystical Dispute 2:06:10: Shimmer Dragon 2:10:10: Witch’s Vengeance 2:20:00: Questing Beast 2:27:20: Emry, Lurker of the Loch 2:34:51: Deafening Silence 3:22:55: Stonecoil Serpent 3:34:47: Robber of the Rich Total runtime: 3:50:50 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://scryfall.com/sets/eld?order=set&amp;dir=asc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Throne of Eldraine visual preview</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 94: Throne of Eldraine

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Commander 2013, discuss Vintage Masters, and preview Eternal Weekend.Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:20: Vintage Masters 0:08:00: Commander 2013 Mechanics 0:14:20: True-Name Nemesis 0:28:05: Unexpectedly Absent 0:39:20: Toxic Deluge 0:50:45: Sydri, Galvanic Genius 0:54:50: Bane of Progress 1:01:40: Restore 1:06:30: Eternal Weekend Preview Total runtime: 1:37:44 Other Show Notes – Vintage Masters – Commander 2013 Gallery – Matt Hazard’s Thespian Stage deck – Recent northeast tournament results: – 09-07-2013 Players Guild – 09-14-2013 MVPLS – 09-16-2013 Scholars – 09-28-2013 Mythic Games – 10-05-2013 Players Guild – 10-07-2013 Scholars – 10-08-2013 MVPLS – 10-19-2013 TopDeck Games Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Commander 2013, discuss Vintage Masters, and preview Eternal Weekend. Timestamped Table of Contents: 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:20: Vintage Masters 0:08:00: Commander 2013 Mechanics 0:14:20: True-Name Nemesis 0:28:05: Unexpectedly Absent 0:39:20: Toxic Deluge 0:50:45: Sydri, Galvanic Genius 0:54:50: Bane of Progress 1:01:40: Restore 1:06:30: Eternal Weekend Preview Total runtime: 1:37:44 <h2>Other Show Notes</h2> – <a href="http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/10212013/vintagemasters" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Masters</a> – <a href="http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/commander2013/cig#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Commander 2013 Gallery</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45734.0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Hazard’s Thespian Stage deck</a> – Recent northeast tournament results: – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45642.0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">09-07-2013 Players Guild</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45684.0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">09-14-2013 MVPLS</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45722.0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">09-16-2013 Scholars</a> – <a href="http://morphling.de/top8decks.php?id=1810" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">09-28-2013 Mythic Games</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45716.0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10-05-2013 Players Guild</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45755.0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10-07-2013 Scholars</a> – <a href="http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=5519" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10-08-2013 MVPLS</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=45760" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10-19-2013 TopDeck Games</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 30: Commander 2013 and Eternal Weekend Preview

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Conspiracy: Take the Crown, and take a look at the evolving Vintage metagame heading into the 2016 Vintage Championship, including the recent results of The Mana Drain Open 17.0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend 2017, Understanding Gush 3rd Edition, Upcoming Events 0:20:00: Conspiracy: Take the Crown Mechanics 0:29:00: Sanctum Prelate 1:03:00: Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast 1:20:45: Kaya, Ghost Assassin 1:43:30: Leovold, Emissary of Trest 1:57:45: Subterranean Tremors 2:01:00: Recruiter of the Guard 2:05:00: The Mana Drain Open 17 Results 2:24:00: Metagame Update 2:30:00: Eldritch Moon impacts Total runtime: 2:41:21 Show Notes – So Many Insane Plays Episode 43: Gitaxian Probillard – Eternal Weekend 2017 Announcement – Conspiracy: Take the Crown full spoiler – The Mana Drain Open 17 Results – Kevin’s Tamiyo deck from Team Serious Invitational – Kevin’s Tamiyo deck from RIW Vintage – Understanding Gush (3rd Edition) Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Conspiracy: Take the Crown, and take a look at the evolving Vintage metagame heading into the 2016 Vintage Championship, including the recent results of The Mana Drain Open 17. 0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend 2017, Understanding Gush 3rd Edition, Upcoming Events 0:20:00: Conspiracy: Take the Crown Mechanics 0:29:00: Sanctum Prelate 1:03:00: Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast 1:20:45: Kaya, Ghost Assassin 1:43:30: Leovold, Emissary of Trest 1:57:45: Subterranean Tremors 2:01:00: Recruiter of the Guard 2:05:00: The Mana Drain Open 17 Results 2:24:00: Metagame Update 2:30:00: Eldritch Moon impacts Total runtime: 2:41:21 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/so-many-insane-plays-podcast-episode-43-gitaxian-probillard/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">So Many Insane Plays Episode 43: Gitaxian Probillard</a> – <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/pro-tour-eldritch-moon-organized-play-announcement-bookkeeping-2016-08-02" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend 2017 Announcement</a> – <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/conspiracy-take-crown" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Conspiracy: Take the Crown full spoiler</a> – <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/topic/548/tmd-open-17-complete-metagame-report" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Mana Drain Open 17 Results</a> – <a href="https://twitter.com/kevincron/status/754478552842637312" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin’s Tamiyo deck from Team Serious Invitational</a> – <a href="https://twitter.com/kevincron/status/765008160780353537" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin’s Tamiyo deck from RIW Vintage</a> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/ec-press-presents-understanding-gush-3rd-edition/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Understanding Gush (3rd Edition)</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 56: Conspiracy 2 and the Evolving Vintage Metagame

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Eldritch Moon for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements 0:23:20: Shadows Over Innistrad Report Card 0:31:30: Eldritch Moon: Mechanics 0:38:55: Coax from the Blind Eternities 0:48:40: Mausoleum Wanderer 1:03:15: Unsubstantiate 1:19:37: Bedlam Reveler 1:31:55: Eldritch Evolution 1:50:00: Spell Queller 2:08:00: Tamiyo, Field Researcher 2:27:38: Emrakul, the Promised End 2:39:45: Curious Homunculus//Voracious Reader 2:52:30: Lupine Prototype 2:59:35: Geier Reach Sanitarium 3:11:20: Thalia, Heretic Cathar 3:24:00: Triskaidekaphobia! (with Tree of Perdition) Total runtime: 3:28:20 Show Notes – Eldritch Moon Visual Spoiler – Eldritch Moon Mechanics Listener Feedback Whenever a new set is released we like to hear from the community about what cards they would like us to discuss.  @ManyInsanePlays @kevincron Whether any of the Eldrazi boost the archetype. Maybe the black discard guy in an Urburg/Eye colourless build? — Titus Chalk (@tituschalk) July 9, 2016   @ManyInsanePlays Spell Queller and the possibility of a spirit tribal deck. — Lisa Seelye (@thedoh) July 9, 2016   @ManyInsanePlays I'll bite. Potential lists for Tree of Perdition/Triskaidekaphobia combo…#invintage style! — Mith (@mithmtg) July 9, 2016  Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Eldritch Moon for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:23:20: Shadows Over Innistrad Report Card 0:31:30: Eldritch Moon: Mechanics 0:38:55: Coax from the Blind Eternities 0:48:40: Mausoleum Wanderer 1:03:15: Unsubstantiate 1:19:37: Bedlam Reveler 1:31:55: Eldritch Evolution 1:50:00: Spell Queller 2:08:00: Tamiyo, Field Researcher 2:27:38: Emrakul, the Promised End 2:39:45: Curious Homunculus//Voracious Reader 2:52:30: Lupine Prototype 2:59:35: Geier Reach Sanitarium 3:11:20: Thalia, Heretic Cathar 3:24:00: Triskaidekaphobia! (with Tree of Perdition) Total runtime: 3:28:20 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/eldritch-moon" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Eldritch Moon Visual Spoiler</a> – <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/eldritch-moon-mechanics-2016-06-27" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Eldritch Moon Mechanics</a> <h3>Listener Feedback</h3> Whenever a new set is released we like to hear from the community about what cards they would like us to discuss. <blockquote> <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kevincron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kevincron</a> Whether any of the Eldrazi boost the archetype. Maybe the black discard guy in an Urburg/Eye colourless build? — Titus Chalk (@tituschalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/tituschalk/status/751662805401628672" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">July 9, 2016</a></blockquote> <blockquote> <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> Spell Queller and the possibility of a spirit tribal deck. — Lisa Seelye (@thedoh) <a href="https://twitter.com/thedoh/status/751576860962598912" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">July 9, 2016</a></blockquote> <blockquote> <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> I'll bite. Potential lists for Tree of Perdition/Triskaidekaphobia combo…<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/invintage?src=hash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#invintage</a> style! — Mith (@mithmtg) <a href="https://twitter.com/mithmtg/status/751619372498579456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">July 9, 2016</a></blockquote> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 55: Eldritch Moon

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Rivals of Ixalan for Vintage, and discuss recent changes in the content and method of Banned and Restricted List announcement.0:01:00: Announcements 0:31:30: Rivals of Ixalan mechanics 0:35:40: Mastermind’s Acquisition 0:44:20: Merfolk Mistbinder 0:58:19: Thrashing Brontodon 1:13:29: The Immortal Sun 1:35:00: Induced Amnesia 2:05:25: Blood Sun 2:28:03: Silent Gravestone 2:30:10: Dire Fleet Daredevil 2:44:50: Zacama, Primal Calamity 2:53:20: Release to the Wind 2:57:10: Storm the Vault 3:04:04: Banned and Restricted List announcement and policy implications Total Runtime: 3:22:51 Show Notes – Rivals of Ixalan Image Gallery – January 25 2018 Banned and Restricted List Announcement Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Rivals of Ixalan for Vintage, and discuss recent changes in the content and method of Banned and Restricted List announcement. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:31:30: Rivals of Ixalan mechanics 0:35:40: Mastermind’s Acquisition 0:44:20: Merfolk Mistbinder 0:58:19: Thrashing Brontodon 1:13:29: The Immortal Sun 1:35:00: Induced Amnesia 2:05:25: Blood Sun 2:28:03: Silent Gravestone 2:30:10: Dire Fleet Daredevil 2:44:50: Zacama, Primal Calamity 2:53:20: Release to the Wind 2:57:10: Storm the Vault 3:04:04: Banned and Restricted List announcement and policy implications Total Runtime: 3:22:51 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/rivals-ixalan/cards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rivals of Ixalan Image Gallery</a> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/january-15-2018-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2018-01-15" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">January 25 2018 Banned and Restricted List Announcement</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 75: Rivals of Ixalan

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of the North American Vintage Championship 2019, as well as the November 1st Banned and Restricted List update.0:00:57: Announcements 0:02:40: Vintage Champs Summary 0:08:30: Vintage Champs Metagame Breakdown 0:26:20: Top 8 Decks 0:56:00: Our tournament experiences 1:30:39: Narset Restriction: Analysis and Impact Total runtime: 1:58:45 Show Notes – November 1, 2019 Banned and Restricted List Announcement – North America Vintage Champs 2019 Coverage and Results – Vintage 101: US Eternal Weekend NA Vintage Championships 2019 Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the results of the North American Vintage Championship 2019, as well as the November 1st Banned and Restricted List update. 0:00:57: Announcements 0:02:40: Vintage Champs Summary 0:08:30: Vintage Champs Metagame Breakdown 0:26:20: Top 8 Decks 0:56:00: Our tournament experiences 1:30:39: Narset Restriction: Analysis and Impact Total runtime: 1:58:45 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/november-18-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">November 1, 2019 Banned and Restricted List Announcement</a> – <a href="https://www.eternalcentral.com/north-america-vintage-champs-2019-coverage-decklists-and-results/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">North America Vintage Champs 2019 Coverage and Results</a> – <a href="https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/vintage-101-us-eternal-weekend-na-vintage-championships-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage 101: US Eternal Weekend NA Vintage Championships 2019</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 95: Vintage Champs and Banned and Restricted List Update

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kaladesh for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:30: Kaladesh Masterpieces/Inventions 0:20:15: Eldritch Moon Report Card 0:38:10: Kaladesh Mechanics 0:47:15: Paradoxical Outcome 1:50:20: Aetherflux Reservoir 2:08:10: Fragmentize 2:28:10: Torrential Gearhulk 2:36:04: Ghirapur Orrery 2:47:04: Inventor’s Fair 3:01:57: Skysovereign, Consul Flagship 3:18:53: Chandra, Torch of Defiance 3:43:38: Combustible Gearhulk 3:52:43: Saheeli Rai 4:05:56: Kambal, Consul of Allocation 4:43:48: Ceremonious Rejection 5:07:12: Metallurgic Summonings 5:30:48: Dovin Baan 5:34:23: Rashmi, Eternities Crafter 5:53:25: Metalwork Colossus Total runtime: 6:08:14 Show Notes – Kaladesh full visual spoiler Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Kaladesh for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:30: Kaladesh Masterpieces/Inventions 0:20:15: Eldritch Moon Report Card 0:38:10: Kaladesh Mechanics 0:47:15: Paradoxical Outcome 1:50:20: Aetherflux Reservoir 2:08:10: Fragmentize 2:28:10: Torrential Gearhulk 2:36:04: Ghirapur Orrery 2:47:04: Inventor’s Fair 3:01:57: Skysovereign, Consul Flagship 3:18:53: Chandra, Torch of Defiance 3:43:38: Combustible Gearhulk 3:52:43: Saheeli Rai 4:05:56: Kambal, Consul of Allocation 4:43:48: Ceremonious Rejection 5:07:12: Metallurgic Summonings 5:30:48: Dovin Baan 5:34:23: Rashmi, Eternities Crafter 5:53:25: Metalwork Colossus Total runtime: 6:08:14 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/kaladesh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kaladesh full visual spoiler</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 57: Kaladesh

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Core Set 2020 for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements, report card update 0:09:10: Steve’s recent Dredge performance 0:26:38: SCGCon 2019 Predictions/Results 0:33:10: Core Set 2020 0:34:05: Mystic Forge 0:52:25: Flood of Tears 1:00:40: Drawn from Dreams 1:01:55: Cavalier of Flame 1:07:30: Lotus Field 1:09:45: Embodiment of Agonies 1:13:35: Chandra, Acolyte of Flame 1:22:30: Drakuseth, Maw of Flames 1:24:30: Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer 1:27:22: Manifold Key 1:33:22: Veil of Summer Total runtime: 1:45:40 Show Notes – Core Set 2020 card gallery – SCGCON 2019 Vintage Power 9 Series Coverage and Results Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Core Set 2020 for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements, report card update 0:09:10: Steve’s recent Dredge performance 0:26:38: SCGCon 2019 Predictions/Results 0:33:10: Core Set 2020 0:34:05: Mystic Forge 0:52:25: Flood of Tears 1:00:40: Drawn from Dreams 1:01:55: Cavalier of Flame 1:07:30: Lotus Field 1:09:45: Embodiment of Agonies 1:13:35: Chandra, Acolyte of Flame 1:22:30: Drakuseth, Maw of Flames 1:24:30: Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer 1:27:22: Manifold Key 1:33:22: Veil of Summer Total runtime: 1:45:40 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://scryfall.com/sets/m20?order=set&amp;as=grid" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Core Set 2020 card gallery</a> – <a href="https://www.eternalcentral.com/scgcon19vintage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SCGCON 2019 Vintage Power 9 Series Coverage and Results</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 92: Core Set 2020

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian reviw their War of the Spark report card, examine Commander 2019, and dissect the August 26, 2019 Banned and Restricted List update for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: War of the Spark Report Card 0:32:45: Sevinne’s Reclamation 0:48:25: Elsha, the Infinite 0:55:46: Idol of Oblivion 0:57:48: Scroll of Fate 0:59:30: Dockside Extortionist 1:03:00: Banned and Restricted List Announcement – General 1:21:25: Karn and Mystic Forge 1:29:30: Golgari Grave-Troll 1:41:05: Mental Misstep 1:50:00: What makes a “safe” unrestriction? 2:02:09: Fastbond 2:10:40: Conclusion and Predictions Total runtime: 3:04:24 Show Notes – August 26 2019 Banned and Restricted List Update Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian reviw their War of the Spark report card, examine Commander 2019, and dissect the August 26, 2019 Banned and Restricted List update for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: War of the Spark Report Card 0:32:45: Sevinne’s Reclamation 0:48:25: Elsha, the Infinite 0:55:46: Idol of Oblivion 0:57:48: Scroll of Fate 0:59:30: Dockside Extortionist 1:03:00: Banned and Restricted List Announcement – General 1:21:25: Karn and Mystic Forge 1:29:30: Golgari Grave-Troll 1:41:05: Mental Misstep 1:50:00: What makes a “safe” unrestriction? 2:02:09: Fastbond 2:10:40: Conclusion and Predictions Total runtime: 3:04:24 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/august-26-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2019-08-26" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">August 26 2019 Banned and Restricted List Update</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 93: August 2019 Banned and Restricted List Update

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview Masters 25 with the reprint of Doomsday, and review Arabian Nights.0:01:00: Masters 25 Preview: Doomsday 0:42:15: Announcements: Eternal Weekend North America Date and Location 0:44:00: Team Serious Invitational Results 0:55:00: Arabian Nights Total Runtime: 4:16:09 Show Notes – Eternal Weekend North America 2018 – DDFT Wiki A Short History of Doomsday In June 1997, Weatherlight, the 11th Magic expansion, set sail. This conclusion to Mirage block was the beginning of a new storyline. Although a smaller set, it packed a punch. The most explosive card in the set was a mystifier that has intrigued Magic players for more than two decades now: Doomsday.   Some Magic cards unavoidably induce a whir of mental activity, as the discovery of their mere existence prompts the mind to search for ways to abuse it. Doomsday illustrates this principles to the extreme. At its most basic level, Doomsday is a drastic and irrevocable action that compresses all that a player has, and might ever draw, into a five card library, washing out the rest of the library and graveyard in the process. Being able to tutor for your best cards raises a natural question: how can you win the game, and quickly, by doing so? The compression effect belies the adroit skill needed to wield such a tool. Not only must a player simultaneously select 5 cards from a graveyard and library (one more than the infamous Gifts Ungiven can tutor up), but you must then order them in an optimal constellation. The sheer quantity of possible Doomsday piles in any given 60 card deck is enormous, like calculating the odds a perfect NCAA March Madness bracket.  Casting Doomsday is a play that is as risky as it is bold. It is not simply the fact that with so many possible options in both card selection and sequencing that there is ample room for suboptimization. It’s that the cost of making a mistake is so great. A single miscue or miscalculation is prelude to defeat. At the same time, the precariousness of resolving Doomsday is belied by the number of ways an opponent might disrupt your plan. If an opponent plays a card that shuffles your library, like Extirpate, they can disrupt your sequencing and timing, perhaps fatally so. If an opponent counters a single draw spell or threat, there is rarely a viable backup plan. Doomsday is an all-or-nothing play.  The risks and inherent danger of wielding such a powerful spell are hardly enough to keep the most daring players from trying. It did not take players long to find ways to abuse this tremendous card. The Timetwister Loop Kill Creating Timetwister loops is one of the earliest combinations in the game of Magic. In the Wild Era of Magic, a Timetwister could recycle a played Timetwister in an endless cycle. After the institution of Banned and Restricted Lists, Regrowth and Timetwister were paired as a potential endless combo. These strategies had various names: Recursion, Vercursion, and so on. But the heart of these decks was casting Timetwister for a burst of cards, and then Regrowth to replay Timetwister, which puts Regrowth back into your library to eventually recycle Timetwister. This simple 3 step sequence could be conducted ad infinitum. With his “looping deck,” the inaugural Magic Champion Zak Dolan was a pioneer of this strategy, and built a deck that was designed to set up this combo to gain infinite life and inflict infinite damage. But it took enormous effort to reach that point. One needed to survive long enough to develop a board, draw most of one’s library, and resolve cards like Stone Calendar. It was not until the printing of Doomsday that this combo could be set up nearly effortlessly.  A Norwegian by the name of Kristoffer played a Type 1 Doomsday deck to a Top 4 finish in a local tournament in December 1997, with an innovative concept.  Doomsday, by Kristoffer (December 1997)Business (29)3 Doomsday3 Arcane Denial2 Abeyance2 City of Solitude2 Mystical Tutor3 Vampiric Tutor1 Demonic Tutor2 Brainstorm1 Ancestral Recall1 Time Walk1 Timetwister1 Wheel of Fortune1 Meditate1 Braingeyser1 Fastbond1 Regrowth2 Squandered Resources1 Zuran OrbMana Sources (30)3 Dark Ritual3 Lion’s Eye Diamond1 Black Lotus1 Mox Emerald1 Mox Jet1 Mox Pearl1 Mox Ruby1 Mox Sapphire1 Library of Alexandria1 Strip Mine4 City of Brass2 Reflecting Pool4 Gemstone Mine4 Underground Sea2 BayouSideboard (15)2 Abeyance1 City of Solitude1 Arcane Denial4 Pyroblast3 Hydroblast4 Barbed Sextant As he explained in his report, the concept is simple, but heady. The deck operates around the Timetwister/Regrowth axis, but requires a lot of work to gain just 1 mana each loop for a lethal Braingeyser. Here’s the Doomsday pile:  Here’s how it works, after resolving Doomsday: 1) Draw (however you can) and cast Timetwister. You should have at least 1 card in your graveyard (Doomsday itself), 4 more cards in your library, and you will need at least 2 cards in your hand before you cast Doomsday to not deck yourself. 2) Play Black Lotus and Lion’s Eye Diamond. 3) Cast Regrowth targeting Timetwister, holding priority so that you can sacrifice Lion’s Eye Diamond for UUU. 4) Replay Timetwister, with one mana floating. 5) Repeat steps 2-4 until you have enough mana to cast Braingeyser on your opponent to deck them. This can mean Timetwistering as many as 50 or so times.  This combo is protected by having a City of Solitude in play before you cast Doomsday, or even better, by having cast Abeyance on the opponent before playing Doomsday. The combo is much easier, however, if one of the additional cards is another Lion’s Eye Diamond, as this will speed up the number of times you need to loop each combo to win.  In the Origins Team Challenge in the summer of 1998, Andrew Cuneo of Team CMU refined this strategy into a more streamlined deck. Teammate Randy Buehler posted a brief write-up of this amazing event that described one of Andrew’s kills on behalf of their team.  The entirety of the Duelist Team Challenge tourney report where I found that Doomsday decklist. @SMenendian pic.twitter.com/MI12jBRT5J — Randy Buehler (@rbuehler) January 7, 2017  Doomsday was unceremoniously restricted in Type I in 1999, in a sweeping cleanup of the Type I format, along with 17 other cards. Whether it deserved to be restricted at that time or not is open to debate, but there it lived for half a decade. The Beacon Kill Doomsday was unexpectedly unrestricted in Vintage (Type 1 was rebranded at the same time) in  September 2004. It did not take long to find a new, more efficient way to win the game with this enabler.   The deck won after resolving Doomsday, by performing these simple steps: 1) Cast Ancestral Recall 2) Cast Dark Ritual and Black Lotus 3) Cast Mind’s Desire (generating 4 more copies) 4) Reveal Beacon of Destruction (allowing it to shuffle back into your library upon resolution), and flip it three more times to inflict 20 damage and win the game. I happily took advantage of this combo to Top 4 at the StarCityGames Power Nine tournament in November 2004, with this list: Doomsday, by Stephen Menendian – 3rd Place SCG P9 3 11-09-2004Business (34)4 Force of Will4 Unmask4 Duress1 Hurkyl’s Recall4 Brainstorm1 Ancestral Recall1 Time Walk1 Timetwister1 Necropotence1 Gush1 Mystical Tutor1 Vampiric Tutor1 Demonic Tutor1 Lim-Dul’s Vault4 Doomsday1 Mind’s Desire1 Beacon of Destruction1 Tendrils of Agony1 Yawgmoth’s WillMana Sources (26)4 Dark Ritual2 Cabal Ritual1 Chromatic Sphere1 Lion’s Eye Diamond1 Lotus Petal1 Black Lotus1 Mox Jet1 Mox Sapphire4 Polluted Delta2 Flooded Strand4 Underground Sea3 Island1 SwampSideboard (15)3 Back to Basics3 Energy Flux3 Old Man of the Sea2 Null Rod3 Defense Grid1 Chain of Vapor The printing or Research/Development a few years later gave Doomsday players more flexibility, as Owen Turtenwald illustrates here. Research could replace the final deck slot, and Mind’s Desire could now cast any card you could imagine from your sideboard (or main deck), giving much greater flexibility in execution. This was a powerful upgrade over the Beacon kill.  In 2009, the institution of Magic 2010 rules changes neutered this kill by creating the exile zone, and re-interpreting the functionality of cards “removed from game.”  But the real game changer came with Innistrad. Laboratory Maniac was the most synergistic win condition ever crafted for the Doomsday pilot. Doomsday created the conditions by which Laboratory Manic would easily trigger to win the game, while also tutoring up the Maniac and the cards to cast and resolve him. This became the default Doomsday stack for the Maniac Doomsday deck:  After resolving Doomsday you can follow these steps: 1) Cast Ancestral to draw Lotus and Maniac. 2) Cast Maniac off of Black Lotus. 3) Cast Gush to win the game. Or, if you already had Gush in hand, this is another commonly-used pile:  After resolving Doomsday, you would instead follow this line: 1) Cast Gush to draw Ancestral Recall and Lotus Petal. 2) Play Ancestral off of the Petal to draw Black Lotus, Maniac, and Probe. 3) Cast Maniac off of the Lotus. 4) Cast Probe to win the game. I Top 8’ed the large annual Waterbury tournament with this updated Doomsday deck. Doomsday, by Stephen Menendian - 1st PlaceBusiness (43)4 Force of Will4 Mental Misstep2 Flusterstorm2 Spell Pierce4 Thoughtseize1 Duress2 Hurkyl's Recall4 Gush4 Preordain1 Ponder1 Brainstorm1 Ancestral Recall1 Time Walk1 Vampiric Tutor1 Mystical Tutor1 Demonic Tutor1 Merchant Scroll4 Doomsday1 Tendrils of Agony1 Laboratory Maniac1 Fastbond1 Yawgmoth's WillMana Sources (17)1 Lotus Petal1 Black Lotus1 Mox Jet1 Mox Sapphire2 Polluted Delta2 Flooded Strand2 Misty Rainforest1 Scalding Tarn4 Underground Sea1 Tropical Island1 IslandSideboard (15)4 Leyline of the Void2 Yixlid Jailer2 Xantid Swarm3 Teferi's Realm2 Hurkyl's Recall2 Island The restrictions of Gush and Gitaxian Probe collaterally damaged Doomsday’s current potential in Vintage, but not likely forever. As this short history lessons shows, Doomsday is a powerful spell for a Vintage mage and will come to the fore when the moment – and cards – are right. Doomsday Fetchland Tendrils, in Legacy But Vintage is not the only format to employ Doomsday. It has also proven to be a force in in Legacy.  Legacy Burning Doomsday, by g0ld_rook – 2nd Place MTGO League 12-10-2017Business (32)3 Duress3 Cabal Therapy4 Gitaxian Probe4 Conjurer’s Bauble2 Preordain4 Ponder4 Brainstorm3 Burning Wish3 Doomsday1 Act on Impulse1 Laboratory ManiacMana Sources (28)4 Dark Ritual1 Rain of Filth4 Lion’s Eye Diamond4 Lotus Petal4 Polluted Delta4 Scalding Tarn2 Underground Sea1 Volcanic Island1 Badlands2 Island1 SwampSideboard (15)1 Doomsday1 Tendrils of Agony1 Void Snare1 Cabal Therapy1 Infernal Contract1 Massacre1 Empty the Warrens1 Emrakul, the Aeons Torn1 Shelldock Isle1 Tropical Island2 Xantid Swarm3 Abrupt Decay A common pile here is:  Act on Impulse has the valuable effect of allowing Lion’s Eye Diamond to function similar to Black Lotus. With just a few storm, this is a lethal finish.  There is an entire website dedicated to exploring Legacy Doomsday piles and kills, which illuminates the complexity and possibilities created by such a powerful spell A little more than a half decade back, I developed a powerful Legacy list around another innovative combo, which can be found in the free puzzle articles below.   The sky is the limit. So what a fitting way to celebrate Magic’s 25th anniversary but with a reprint of its most skill intensive card?  We are proud to announce DOOMSDAY, in Masters 25.   Enjoy! Stephen Menendian Doomsday Resources &amp; Further Reading by Stephen Menendian – The Doomsday Device: The Coolest Win Condition in Magic (11-10-2004) – Rehearsing the Doomsday Scenario: Learning How to Build Optimal Doomsday Piles (04-07-2005) – So Many Insane Plays – Eternal Potpourri: Doomsday, Gifts, and Legacy Flash (05-21-2007) – Doomsday Returns! How to Build Doomsday Piles and Win in Modern Vintage (10-11-2011) – Top 8 with Doomsday at the Waterbury, and Forward Thinking (10-17-2011) – The Legacy Doomsday Device (06-01-2012) – Doomsday: The Puzzling – Five Puzzles to Blow Your Mind! (10-21-2012) – Doomsday: The Puzzling – The Double Deathrite Conundrum (08-22-103) and Solution – Doomsday: The Puzzling – The Dream Halls Dilemma (09-20-2013) – Understanding Gush: Strategies and Tactics (07-04-2016) (The Appendix is entirely focused on Doomsday) Doomsday Resources, by Others – Doomsday Fetchland Tendrils Wiki – Focus on Legacy – Ad Nauseam Doomsday Hybrid – So Many Insane Plays #15 – Doomsday Scenarios 

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 77: Masters 25 Preview and Arabian Nights Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview Eternal Weekend 2016, including the Q3 metagame, recent set impacts, Eternal Extravaganza 5 results, and their Vintage Championship metagame predictions.0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:00: Old School and Columbus 0:18:00: Q3 Metagame – Paper 0:29:30: Q3 Metagame – MTGO 0:43:30: Eternal Extravaganza 5 Results 1:05:00: Predictions Total runtime: 1:33:04 Show Notes – Eternal Weekend – Vintage Champs 2015 Coverage – EC Old School 93-94 at Eternal Weekend 2016 – Books on Eternal Central Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian preview Eternal Weekend 2016, including the Q3 metagame, recent set impacts, Eternal Extravaganza 5 results, and their Vintage Championship metagame predictions. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:10:00: Old School and Columbus 0:18:00: Q3 Metagame – Paper 0:29:30: Q3 Metagame – MTGO 0:43:30: Eternal Extravaganza 5 Results 1:05:00: Predictions Total runtime: 1:33:04 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="http://www.cardtitan.com/eternal_weekend" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend</a> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/vintagechamps2015coverage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Champs 2015 Coverage</a> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/eternalweekend2016oldschool/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">EC Old School 93-94 at Eternal Weekend 2016</a> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Books on Eternal Central</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 58: 2016 Eternal Weekend Preview

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss Vintage scenarios, the newly-announced SCG Con, and add more bonus, non-Magic content.0:01:00: Announcements: SCG Con! 0:05:40: Scenario One: Mentor Turn One 0:47:00: Scenario Two: Workshop Combat Options 0:38:00: Scenario Three: Jeskai Mana, Sequencing, and Deck Construction 1:26:50: Scenario Four: Cantrips Sequencing 1:35:20: Scenario Five: The Library Conundrum 1:47:00: Bonus, Non-Magic Content Total Runtime: 2:59:06 Show Notes – SCGCON Power 9 Series Announcement – Eudo Games Vintage Tournament March 1 Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss Vintage scenarios, the newly-announced SCG Con, and add more bonus, non-Magic content. 0:01:00: Announcements: SCG Con! 0:05:40: Scenario One: Mentor Turn One 0:47:00: Scenario Two: Workshop Combat Options 0:38:00: Scenario Three: Jeskai Mana, Sequencing, and Deck Construction 1:26:50: Scenario Four: Cantrips Sequencing 1:35:20: Scenario Five: The Library Conundrum 1:47:00: Bonus, Non-Magic Content Total Runtime: 2:59:06 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="http://scgcon.starcitygames.com/power-9-series.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SCGCON Power 9 Series Announcement</a> – <a href="http://www.eudogames.com/magic/180304-march-vintage-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Eudo Games Vintage Tournament March 1</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 76: Vintage Scenarios

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review the events of 2017 – for Vintage – and award their Moxies for Best Card, Set, Deck, and Story.0:01:00: Announcements 0:12:30: VSL Season 6 0:22:30: VSL Season 7 Finals 1:43:00: Year in Review 2:29:00: 2017 Moxies! 2:47:00: Extra Post-Credits Content, Completely Unrelated to Magic Total Runtime: 4:13:58 Show Notes – SCG Power Nine Retrospective – Vintage Super League Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review the events of 2017 – for Vintage – and award their Moxies for Best Card, Set, Deck, and Story. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:12:30: VSL Season 6 0:22:30: VSL Season 7 Finals 1:43:00: Year in Review 2:29:00: 2017 Moxies! 2:47:00: Extra Post-Credits Content, Completely Unrelated to Magic Total Runtime: 4:13:58 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/schools-of-magic-the-history-of-vintage-a-starcitygames-power-nine-series-retrospective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCG Power Nine Retrospective</a> – <a href="https://vintagesuperleague.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Super League</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 74: 2017 Year in Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Modern Horizons for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements: The London Mulligan Adopted 0:25:50: Modern Horizons Mechanics 0:27:20: Collector’s Ouphe 0:42:44: Goblin Engineer 0:46:10: Urza, Lord High Artificer 0:55:51: Force of Negation 1:08:06: Shenanigans 1:14:18: Force of Vigor 1:26:30: Force of Despair 1:31:00: Mirrodin Besieged 1:37:10: Planebound Accomplice 1:42:42: Seasoned Pyromancer 1:44:50: Echo of Eons 1:52:03: Cabal Therapist 1:54:59: Bazaar Trademage 1:59:49: Scrapyard Recombiner 2:03:47: Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis 2:09:39: Wrenn and Six 2:23:36: Archmage’s Charm 2:25:06: Mox Tantalite 2:27:24: Horizon Lands 2:33:14: Prismatic Vista Total runtime: 2:55:05 Show Notes – Modern Horizons card gallery Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Modern Horizons for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements: The London Mulligan Adopted 0:25:50: Modern Horizons Mechanics 0:27:20: Collector’s Ouphe 0:42:44: Goblin Engineer 0:46:10: Urza, Lord High Artificer 0:55:51: Force of Negation 1:08:06: Shenanigans 1:14:18: Force of Vigor 1:26:30: Force of Despair 1:31:00: Mirrodin Besieged 1:37:10: Planebound Accomplice 1:42:42: Seasoned Pyromancer 1:44:50: Echo of Eons 1:52:03: Cabal Therapist 1:54:59: Bazaar Trademage 1:59:49: Scrapyard Recombiner 2:03:47: Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis 2:09:39: Wrenn and Six 2:23:36: Archmage’s Charm 2:25:06: Mox Tantalite 2:27:24: Horizon Lands 2:33:14: Prismatic Vista Total runtime: 2:55:05 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/modernhorizons/cards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Horizons card gallery</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 91: Modern Horizons

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the Spring 2019 Vintage metagame and make predictions for SCGCon.0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend! And Steve’s n00bcon experience. 0:17:45: Paper Results 0:25:37: Magic Online Results 1:00:00: SCGCon predictions Total runtime: 1:07:32 Show Notes – So Many Insane Plays – Adventures with Alpha at the Wizards Tournament II Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the Spring 2019 Vintage metagame and make predictions for SCGCon. 0:01:00: Announcements: Eternal Weekend! And Steve’s n00bcon experience. 0:17:45: Paper Results 0:25:37: Magic Online Results 1:00:00: SCGCon predictions Total runtime: 1:07:32 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://eternalcentral.com/so-many-insane-plays-adventures-with-alpha-at-the-wizards-tournament-ii/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So Many Insane Plays – Adventures with Alpha at the Wizards Tournament II</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 90: Spring 2019 Metagame Update

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review War of the Spark, for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: VSL Season 9 Finals 0:45:40: Bolas’s Citadel 0:53:40: Jace, Weilder of Mysteries 0:57:16: Flux Channeler 1:02:40: Dreadhorde Arcanist 1:19:30: Burning Prophet 1:23:50: Teferi, Time Raveler 1:40:25: Karn, the Great Creator 1:56:03: Narset, Parter of Veils 2:01:57: Saheeli, Sublime Artificer 2:08:36: Blast Zone 2:15:55: Return to Nature 2:19:18: Price of Betrayal 2:22:35: Dovin’s Veto 2:26:21: Ral, Storm Conduit 2:31:16: Tomik, Distinguished Advokist 2:37:00: Deliver Unto Evil 2:42:05: Dovin, Hand of Control 2:54:28: Ashiok, Dream Render 3:06:16: God-Pharaoh’s Statue 3:10:48: Ugin, the Ineffable Total runtime: 3:18:06 Show Notes – War of the Spark Visual Spoiler Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review War of the Spark, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: VSL Season 9 Finals 0:45:40: Bolas’s Citadel 0:53:40: Jace, Weilder of Mysteries 0:57:16: Flux Channeler 1:02:40: Dreadhorde Arcanist 1:19:30: Burning Prophet 1:23:50: Teferi, Time Raveler 1:40:25: Karn, the Great Creator 1:56:03: Narset, Parter of Veils 2:01:57: Saheeli, Sublime Artificer 2:08:36: Blast Zone 2:15:55: Return to Nature 2:19:18: Price of Betrayal 2:22:35: Dovin’s Veto 2:26:21: Ral, Storm Conduit 2:31:16: Tomik, Distinguished Advokist 2:37:00: Deliver Unto Evil 2:42:05: Dovin, Hand of Control 2:54:28: Ashiok, Dream Render 3:06:16: God-Pharaoh’s Statue 3:10:48: Ugin, the Ineffable Total runtime: 3:18:06 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/warofthespark/cards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">War of the Spark Visual Spoiler</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 89: War of the Spark

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the London Mulligan for Vintage, including its impact on individual decks, pregame procedures, matchups, and the metagame.0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:40: VSL Updates 0:25:40: The London Mulligan announcement and general impacts 0:58:00: Mathematics and specific impacts 1:51:15: Predictions and likelihood for implementation Total runtime: 1:55:07 Show Notes – London Mulligan Announcement – 2015 Article on Mulligans – Reddit Post on Mathematics Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the London Mulligan for Vintage, including its impact on individual decks, pregame procedures, matchups, and the metagame. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:02:40: VSL Updates 0:25:40: The London Mulligan announcement and general impacts 0:58:00: Mathematics and specific impacts 1:51:15: Predictions and likelihood for implementation Total runtime: 1:55:07 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/competitive-gaming/mythic-championship-ii-format-and-london-test-2019-02-21" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">London Mulligan Announcement</a> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/latest-developments/mulligans-2015-08-07" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">2015 Article on Mulligans</a> – <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/atgt2k/comment/eh10xfg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Reddit Post on Mathematics</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 88: The London Mulligan

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ravnica Allegiance, for Vintage.0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: VSL Updates: First Semester Complete! 0:48:00: Guilds of Ravnica Report Card 0:55:10: Lavinia, Azorius Renegade 1:36:55: Pteramander 1:40:50: Sphinx of Foresight 2:16:30: Electrodominance 2:23:50: Light up the Stage 2:31:51: Cindervines 2:36:40: Emergency Powers 2:40:28: Dovin, Grand Arbiter 2:44:05: Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Total runtime: 2:51:32 Show Notes – Ravnica Allegiance Card Image Gallery Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ravnica Allegiance, for Vintage. 0:01:00: Announcements 0:05:40: VSL Updates: First Semester Complete! 0:48:00: Guilds of Ravnica Report Card 0:55:10: Lavinia, Azorius Renegade 1:36:55: Pteramander 1:40:50: Sphinx of Foresight 2:16:30: Electrodominance 2:23:50: Light up the Stage 2:31:51: Cindervines 2:36:40: Emergency Powers 2:40:28: Dovin, Grand Arbiter 2:44:05: Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Total runtime: 2:51:32 <h3>Show Notes</h3> – <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/ravnica-allegiance-2018-12-17" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ravnica Allegiance Card Image Gallery</a> Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 87: Ravnica Allegiance Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the year that was 2018, for Vintage; its key tournaments, cards, sets, and stories. In the end, we award our annual Moxies!0:01:15: Announcements 0:02:00: Vintage Super League Season 9 Updates 0:13:00: Sperling/Vergo Scenario Show 0:22:30: Set Releases 0:28:30: Major Events 0:37:30: Metagame Shifts 0:53:00: New Cards 1:05:30: New Sets 1:07:15: Best Deck 1:09:40: Stories 1:17:00: Moxies 1:50:00: Looking Forward to 2019 Total Runtime: 1:57:22 Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss the year that was 2018, for Vintage; its key tournaments, cards, sets, and stories. In the end, we award our annual Moxies! 0:01:15: Announcements 0:02:00: Vintage Super League Season 9 Updates 0:13:00: Sperling/Vergo Scenario Show 0:22:30: Set Releases 0:28:30: Major Events 0:37:30: Metagame Shifts 0:53:00: New Cards 1:05:30: New Sets 1:07:15: Best Deck 1:09:40: Stories 1:17:00: Moxies 1:50:00: Looking Forward to 2019 Total Runtime: 1:57:22 Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 86: 2018 Year in Review

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios.0:01:00: Announcements: VSL season 9 coming soon! 0:08:37: Scenario 1: What Would Mishra Do? 0:48:50: Scenario 2: Schrödinger’s Ancestral 1:05:40: Scenario 3: A Paradox of Mediocrity 1:24:34: Scenario 4: The Balance of Power Does Not Last 1:37:05: Scenario 5: An Embarrassment of Monks 1:48:55: Scenario 6: Survival of the Richest Total Runtime: 1:57:30 Contact us at @ManyInsanePlays on Twitter or e-mail us at SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com.

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios. 0:01:00: Announcements: VSL season 9 coming soon! 0:08:37: Scenario 1: What Would Mishra Do? 0:48:50: Scenario 2: Schrödinger’s Ancestral 1:05:40: Scenario 3: A Paradox of Mediocrity 1:24:34: Scenario 4: The Balance of Power Does Not Last 1:37:05: Scenario 5: An Embarrassment of Monks 1:48:55: Scenario 6: Survival of the Richest Total Runtime: 1:57:30 Contact us at <a href="https://twitter.com/ManyInsanePlays" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ManyInsanePlays</a> on Twitter or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com">SoManyInsanePlaysPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 85: Vintage Scenarios

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