Higher Standards

Introduction Brought to you by Gamers Vault www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Keep or Mull - U/W Panharmonicon Quick run through of top 8 decklists GP Denver Top 8 Decklists - Standard Zach's Invitational Story SCG Atlanta Invitational Planeswalker decks spoilers SPOILER SEASON IS HERE!!! What are we up to? Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - Bob - macnaughton9   Zack - City_Gamer1016 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Bonus Episode 1 - Legacy for Everyone!   Introduction Brought to you by Gamers Vault www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Bernard Intro Keep or Mull - Grixis Delver Decklists SCG Baltimore A specialization format Decks we play Why is the format not well supported in tournaments? What are we up to? Decks to consider that are budget… Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - Bob - macnaughton9   Zack - City_Gamer1016 Bernard - Bernard Liberatti (FB) Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Episode 81 - Big Kid Delirium   Introduction Brought to you by Gamers Vault www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Keep or Mull - WU Flash God damn it's been a minute! Quick run through of top 8 decklists Pro Tour Top 8 Decklists Zach's experience at GP Providence GP Providence Rotation Changes SCG Tournament Changes What are we up to? Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - Bob - macnaughton9   Zack - City_Gamer1016 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Episode 80 - Testing for Victory   Introduction Brought to you by Gamers Vault www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Keep or Mull - RG Pummler Where is the meta now? How do we go about finding that out? Changes to old decks Our deck selection Our testing RG Pummler BR Zombies Aetherworks Marvel (RG) RG Colossus (i havent seen a gr list only ur and ub) New Decks you might see this weekend! Prepping for SCG Regionals What are we up to this weekend? Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - Bob - macnaughton9   Zack - City_Gamer1016 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Episode 79   Introduction Brought to you by Gamers Vault www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Introducing Chris Juliano Keep or Mull - Grixis Emerge WR Vehichles Grixis Emerge GB Delerium RB Aggro WR Humans WR Aggro WR Vehichles WR Vehichles New Standard Decks Bant Control - Ali Antrazi Temur Aetherworks Jeskai Control - Jeff Hoogland UW Control Other interesting Decks Would we play our decks next event? What changes would we make? Chris & Bob's experience at SCG Indy What does the meta look like going into this weekend? What are we up to this weekend? Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - Bob - macnaughton9   Zack - City_Gamer1016 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Episode 78 - Kanned Decks of Kaladesh   Introduction Brought to you by Gamers Vault www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Zack is the new co-host Keep or Mull - Bant Gearhulks Bant Gearhulks RB Aggro/RW Vehicles Temur Emerge UR Thermo Alchemist BU Graveyard GW Tokens GR Midrange Nelsons uw control New Standard Decks GB Delerium Jund Midrange BW Control Combo decks Honorable mentions   What are we up to this weekend? Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - Bob - macnaughton9   Zack - City_Gamer1016 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Episode 77 - Kaladesh Set Review Introduction www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Brought to you by Gamers Vault Zack Kanner is back! Kaladesh Set Review Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO - macnaughton9 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

Episode 76 - We are the Champions!   Introduction www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Brought to you by Gamers Vault Introduce BBD - Tell people about yourself Keep or Mull Bant Humans (Worlds List) When did you start playing and how?  What was your introduction to the game? PTQ Grinder SCG Grinder Starting out Leaving SCG and moving to Channel Fireball Moving from the SCG circuit to the GP circuit Preparation Who did you test with? Walk us through the thought process for the tournament including deck choices What was your mental state? What is your worst misplay that you remember? What was the best play you remember? Winning it all!!! Days of the tournament So what now?! World Magic Cup The crazy 2016 of BBD When a new set comes out, what is the first thing you do? How do you come to the decision of what are keepers and what won't make the cut? Do you look at what archtypes might still exists and which ones will rotate? How do you evaluate the new

Episode 73 - Black/White Ward Introduction www.gamersvaultonline.com Facebook @gamersvaultnj - twitter Brought to you by Gamers Vault -Dan tells viewers about himself Introduce Dan Ward Keep or Mull Lukas Blohon - BW Control Dan talks about his Pro Tour preparation 24-28 Point Decklists Pedro Carvalo - UR Ondrej Strasky - Dredge 21-23 Pont Decklists Pro Tour Eldritch Moon - Top 8 Decklists What does new standard look like? If we were going to a tournament this week, what would we play? Eternal Extravaganza Satellite event - Saturday September 24th - Legacy Game Day at Gamers Vault next weekend Gamers Vault Schedule - Standard Monday, Legacy/Draft Tuesday, Modern Thursday, FNM Friday, Commander Sunday Dan Ward Final thoughts Drop us a line: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @Mtghigherstandards MTGO: macnaughton9 Facebook - Join our closed group and discuss standard with other like minded people!

New Standard, New Higher Standards! Hosts: -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards

An end, and a new beginning.  Higher Standards as we know it is ending.  Mr Roskam and Chad are moving on and the future of the show remains in the hands of some great people who will keep the spirit of Higher Standards alive.  We say our goodbyes and thank everyone who has ever been a part of our community. Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGCMTYCalendar Twitter: @CMTYcalendarMTG Check out all of our friends at the following Podcasts:  Cast from Exile,  Aethercast and Midwest Magic!

This week we cover the Star City Games Invitational and Standard Open from Columbus!  http://www.starcitygames.com/events/160416_columbus.html Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes and any other podcast app! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Higher Standards YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3-vYdgyXDSu2uXMguOr5Ig Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook:

New Standard has arrived!!!!  The crew go over the results of the Star City Games Open in Baltimore:  http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/deckshow.php?&t%5BC1%5D=1&start_date=04/08/2016&end_date=04/10/2016&start=1&finish=64&city=Baltimore&start_num=0 Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes and any other podcast app! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Face

Ross Merriam joins us to talk about Concessions, Draws and Splits in professional Magic.  Check out his article on Star City Games for more: http://starcitygames.com/article/32592_You-Play-To-Win-The-Game.html We also talk about the new Banned & Restricted list changes and bid our final farewell to Khans of Tarkir and Fate Reforged!   Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com

The full spoiler for Shadows over Innistrad is out!  We talk more spoilers and continue with our Farewell to Khans/Fate.   Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGCMTYCalendar Twitter: @CMTYcalendarMTG Check out all of our friends at the following Podcasts:  Cast from

This week is our first part of our Farewell to Khans of Tarkir/Fate Reforged.  We also look at some hot new Shadows over Innistrad spoilers! Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGCMTYCalendar Twitter: @CMTYcalendarMTG Check out all of our friends at the following Podcasts:&nb

No Standard tournaments to report this week, but that does not matter because we've got SPOILERS!  Shadows Over Innistrad Spoiler Season is officially underway! Mr. Roskam also discusses a PPTQ he played in over the weekend and goes into his Mardu list.   Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook: https

This week we talk about Grand Prix Houston which Bob attended and the Star City Open which Mr. Roskam attended.  All the while, Chad does his best to thrust himself into the limelight and steal the show!   Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGCMTYCalendar Twitter: @CMTY

This week we talk about the Standard Classic from the Star City Open in Louisville:  http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/deckshow.php?&t%5BC1%5D=1&start_date=2016-02-21&end_date=2016-02-21&event_ID=36&city=Louisville&state=KY&t_num=1&limit=8&start_num=8&start_num=0&limit=8 We talk about ANOTHER new supplemental product coming in August, Conspiracy 2: something something boogalloo.   Are we seeing too many supplemental products this year? Next we go into some Shadows over Innistrad spoilers from the Duel Decks Finally we talk Magic Online.  Why play it?  What's the difference in metagames from Online vs paper.  What about price?  Who should really be playing it?   Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:&

This week, the one and only Brian Braun-Duin @BraunDuinIt joins us to chat about the current state of Standard and Sportsmanship in Magic. We also go over cards that we all think will get better at the April Rotation!   Dont forget to check out our channel on iTunes! Gamer's Vault:  http://gamersvaultonline.crystalcommerce.com/ Chad's Twitch Channel:  http://www.twitch.tv/dr4g3n Our new RSS Feed:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/rss Our new hosting website:  http://higherstandards.libsyn.com/ Hosts: -Mr. Jason Roskam  @Roskam76   jcroskam@gmail.com  Also check out my other podcast, Project VCR  http://projectvcr.libsyn.com/ -Chad Hewitt  @dr4g3n     chadwick.j.hewitt@gmail.com    Facebook: Chadwick Hewitt -Bob Healey macnaughton9 (MTGO) -Podcast Higher Standards info: E-mail: mtghigherstandards@gmail.com Twitter: @mtgstandards Facebook: Higher Standards -Community Calendar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTGCMTYCalendar Twitt