Constructed Resources

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall talk about banning cards in general, as well as the new banned and restricted list. Tasigur, the Golden Fang is also discussed.  Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall do the Fate Reforged Set Review show! The cards are grouped into categories (A, B, C, and D), and talked about accordingly. Find out what is coming up in Standard and what cards to look out for that may be under the radar!  Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall take a deep dive into a critical aspect of tournament play: Playtesting. Methods, reasoning, traps, limitations, expectations and what to focus on are all covered in this episode.    Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon tackle what is probably the single most important strategic element for inproving at Magic: Results Oriented Thinking. Your human brain can trick you into making good decisions, and it's quite good at it. In this episode, the guys teach you how to avoid this, and why. A must listen for anyone looking to improve at Magic, or anything else in life.   Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon take a step back during the holidays to enjoy each others company and reminisce about Constructed and Magic in general.  Happy Holidays to all of our listeners!  Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall take a look back at Worlds Week.  Modern Decklists: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/2014WC/modern-decklists-2014-12-02 Standard Metagame: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/2014WC/standard-metagame-2014-12-03 Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall put Constructed in a historical frame of reference. Much can be learned by looking into the past and dissecting the inner working of Constructed as a format. Jon applies his ample game design talents to a walk through time with Constructed (and Marshall). Link for decks we talked about on the show: http://sales.starcitygames.com/deckdatabase/deckshow.php?&t%5BC1%5D=1&start_date=11/22/2014&end_date=11/23/2014&start=1&finish=16&city=Richmond&state=VA&country=US   Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon welcome Pro Tour commentator and producer Rich Hagon on the show to talk about visualization of decklists as well as the concept of applying SWOT to decks and metagames. Decklists for SWOT exercise:  Mono Red   4 Monastery Swiftspear 4 Akroan Crusader 4 Foundry Street Denizen 3 Frenzied Goblin 4 Firedrinker Satyr 4 Goblin Rabblemaster 4 Dragon Mantle 4 Hammerhand 4 Stoke the Flames 4 Titan's Strength 2 Lightning Strike 1 Hordeling Outburst   SB: Searing Blood, Magma Spray, Lightning Strike, Arc Lighting, Peak Eruption   Abzan Midrange   4 Courser of Kruphix 4 Sylvan Caryatid 4 Siege Rhino 2 Wingmate Roc 4 Abzan Charm 4 Hero's Downfall 3 Elspeth, Sun's Champion 2 Sorin, Solemn Visitor 4 Thoughtseize 1 Ajani, Mentor of Heroes 2 Utter End 1 Read the Bones 25 land   Blue Black Control   1 Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver 2 Pearl Lake Ancient 4 Perilous Vault 4 Hero's Downfall 4 Dissolve 3 Despise 3 Dig through Time 3 Divinati

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall tackle the tricky subject of One-Ofs. Sideboards, maindecks, different reasons and theories behind running them, mistakes and pitfalls as well. GP Santiago Top 8 Decklists: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gpsan14/top-8-decklists-2014-11-02#none Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon take a close look at delve—specifically Treasure Cruise and Dig Through Time and discuss the mechanic and the effect it has had on all Constructed tournaments.  Ivan Chen's Jeskai Token Combo Writeup: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/29679_The-Industry-Standard-Defeating-Standard-In-Oakland.html   Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon talk Standard, and go in depth on a Sidisi/Whip deck that Jon is working on. Jon's Sidisi/Whip List: 4 Elvish Mystic 4 Sylvan Caryatid 4 Satyr Wayfinder 4 Whip of Erebos 4 Sidisi, Brood Tyrant 4 Nighthowler 4 Commune with the Gods 4 Courser of Kruphix 2 Mana Confluence 1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth 2 Polluted Delta 1 Island 2 Swamp 1 Temple of Deceit 1 Temple of Mystery 4 Temple of Malady 4 Yavimaya Coast 4 Llanowar Wastes 2 Mogis's Marauder 4 Hornet Queen   1 Reclamation Sage 2 Doomwake Giant 1 Murderous Cut 1 Negate 1 Soul of Innistrad 1 Agent of Erebos 1 Phyrexian Revoker 2 Brain Maggot 1 Swan Song 1 Hornet Nest 1 Pharika, God of Affliction 1 Soul of New Phyrexia   1 Phenax, God of Deception   GP Stockholm Top 8: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/top-8-decklists-2014-10-26   TCGPlayer 50k Championship Top 8 decks: http://magic.tcgplayer.com/db/deck_search_result.asp?Location=2014+TCGplayer%2Ecom+MaxPoint+Championship

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall tackle a great Level Up topic for Constructed: Sideboarding. Fundamental ideas about how and why to sideboard along with traps and pitfalls to avoid are all covered.    Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall dive deep into the successful decks from Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir. The Top 8 decks are examined as well as some of the other successful decks in Standard.  Top 8 Decks from the PT: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptktk/top-8-decklists-2014-10-11 Standard Snapshot on Gathering Magic: http://www.gatheringmagic.com/nickvigabool-101314-standard-snapshot-pro-tour-khans-of-tarkir/ Temur Tempo article: http://www.themeadery.org/articles/temur-tempo-primer Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall take a look at the upcoming Pro Tour and the Standard format being played there. What decks to look out for, which cards have our eye, and what the big teams will be thinking as they test.  Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Jon and Marshall take a look at what did well in the first two big Standard tournaments of the new format! They also discuss a cool combo deck and a top 10 list from LSV. LSV's Top 10 cards for Constructed: http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/khans-of-tarkir-constructed-review-wrap-up/ SCG Indy Top Decks: http://sales.starcitygames.com/deckdatabase/deckshow.php?&t%5BC1%5D=1&start_date=09/27/2014&end_date=09/28/2014&start=1&finish=32&state=IN&start_num=1 SCG NJ Top Decks: http://sales.starcitygames.com/deckdatabase/deckshow.php?&t%5BC1%5D=1&start_date=09/27/2014&end_date=09/28/2014&start=1&finish=32&state=NJ Find additional episodes of CR and more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon dive into Khans of Tarkir with the very first set review show! Cards are grouped in broad categories and discussed in detail.    Find additional episodes of CR and much more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward

This week on Constructed Resources Marshall and Jon debut Constructed Resources! We have been asked for years for a companion show to LR about Constructed Magic, and it's finally here. Jon and Marshall take an episode to set the stage for the new podcast by outlining the goal of the show, and introducing themselves as well.    Find episodes of CR and much more at crcast.com Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Jon Loucks Marshall's Twitter: http://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Jon's Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonloucks Music by Man Bites Dog and Josh Woodward