This week we are turning lead into gold or at least Magic into Hearthstone. That is right, we talking about Alchemy. We are not doing card by card breakdowns, instead we are talking about the impact on Arena and Magic as a whole. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://dis...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 154
This week we talk about the new set Unfinity that had some details released. They are doing some interesting things with this new Un-product. Then we talk a little bit about speculating on Secret Lair Drops. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You ca...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 153
This week, we bring the preshow to the main show. We have a laid back conversation that touches on Magic and life. Think of it as a relaxed conversation after enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner. We hope you enjoy this change of pace. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 152
This week's episode is inspired by a listener email. A listener jumped from the kitchen table to a large event. They had mixed results and wants some insight on what to do the next time. Also we talk Crimson Vow limited. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 151
It is time for another set review. We talk about all of the cards that we found interesting in the new set, Crimson Vow. We hope that we help you find the powerful, fun and overlooked cards in the set. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find...
Nov 12, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 150
This week, we have a double feature. First, we go over the new mechanics in Crimson Vow. We break them down, so you are ready for the set review next week. Then, we go over how to speculate with power creep and frequent reprints. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://dis...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 149
This week, we talk about tools and strategies you can use to teach new players Magic. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube just search casual try ...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 148
This week we go over the homework from last week. The article by Seth from MTG Goldfish talking about power creep in Magic. https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/power-creep-spectral-bears-and-alrund-s-epiphany Then we talk about the new secret lairs that are coming out. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtu...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 147
This week we do something we have not done in a long time....we talk about a tournament. Worlds was this past weekend and Bryan actually watched a lot of it. It was a small field tournament and illustrated some principles about metagames and deck choice so we thought we would talk about it. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/c...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 146
We are talking Magic finance today. First up, the value or lack there of in Midnight Hunt as a set. This gets us talking about how investing in magic has changed over the last few years. Multiple versions, tons of releases and Secret Lairs have changed the game. We then walk through some of Bryan's recent card sales. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 145
This week goes over the basics of sideboarding. We talk about having a plan when building your sideboard and then executing that plan. We then talk about netdecking and what a Meta game is. Finally, we have a few more thoughts on the limited Metagame for Innastrad Midnight Hunt. Deck - Legacy Depths September 2019 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c4hxr4l4TAKj5rLh4MFcibN3dsDrezpCcNaNxi3IWJk/edit?usp=sharing Sideboard Guide Example - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KquAcOdyWM6NXNDlbnjS4SJ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 144
This week we are taking a second to talk about the podcast. We just wanted to check in with where we are with Magic and the podcast. We talk about how Magic has changed and how that how impacted us, our motivations and the show. Don't worry the show is not going anywhere. Then we talk a little about Midnight Hunt limited. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 143
This week we go LONG on the new set. We talk about the cards that we think will have an impact on constructed formats. We also talk about play patterns for some of these cards. The set looks fun and we had fun talking about them. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://dis...
Sep 16, 2021•4 hr 15 min•Ep. 142
This was a rough weekend at Casa da Try Hard, so the guys decided to have a relaxed episode. They fill you in on the Bread vs Keto discussion from Limited Resources and then talk about glitches and bugs in Arena. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 Y...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 141
This week we are talking all about limited. We are focusing on how to draft and think about limited as a format. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouT...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 140
This week we are talking about the mental game. We talk about dealing with variance, what to do when you make a mistake, sticking to your plan and bluffing. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Po...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 139
This week we talk about how to build your collection on Arena and in paper. We have some suggestions on who to maximize your Arena dollars. We ask that you do as we say, not as we do with our paper collections. We both have bought a lot of cards we have not played. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: C...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 138
This week we talk about common shortcuts used in paper events to help you get through your turns faster. We also talk about the importance of communication to help prevent issues with in the game. Finally, we spend some time talking about how to track things that happen in game. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhard...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 137
It's time to Turn Up for all the parts of a turn. We break down priority, some timing issues and all the little things that Arena does for you that you will need to know how to do when you play in paper. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can fi...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 136
This week we talk all about tournaments. We go over how things work from the players meeting to turning in your match slip. Then Bryan makes an impassioned plea to have WOTC focus on making paper Magic the best it can be instead of making Arena bad Hearthstone. Tournament Structure - 3:50 Jumpstart Historic Horizons 56:06 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 135
This week we are going over all of the formats that you can play. We talk about the various ways that you can play limited and give a brief description of them. Then we go into constructed. We go over all the paper formats and the Arena ones so when you walk into your game store you will know what is going on. Finally, we talk a little about the rules enforcement levels. Limited 7:16 Constructed 36:24 Rules Levels 1:31:05 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: ...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 134
This week we talk all about the new Dungeon and Dragons Adventures in the Forgotten Realms cards. We go over the mechanics and some of the more interesting cards for Standard and older formats. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find us on t...
Jul 16, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 133
This week we are focused on magic slang and helping you know how and when cards are released. We start by going all of the slang that you would hear and use when you sit down to play a match. Then we talk about how new cards are released and when to expect them. Finally, we help you learn to to make sense of these new cards by talking about deck building tools. The Review 5:19 Magic Slang 6:40 The Color Pie 48:19 Set Releases 54:05 Deck Building Resources 1:14:02 To help support the podcast, ple...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 132
This week we talk about how to find an LGS, what to do when you are there and what you need to bring. We have you covered from your door to registering for the tournament. Pro/Con Recap - 5:21 Transitioning from Arena to Paper - 6:37 How do Arena and Paper decks differ - 7:42 Cost Arena vs Paper - 17:18 Don’t Chase the Meta - 26:11 Can’t move arena cards to paper - 30:04 Finding an LGS - 32:37 Be on time - 43:05 What do you need to bring? - 45:45 To help support the podcast, please consider goin...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 131
Like the "Lego Movie" we are asking "Where are my pants?!?!?" This week we start the playing in paper series and start with selling you on paper play. We go over all the ways to play magic and remind you that playing in paper with other humans is best. How to play Magic Pros and Cons Paper - 4:23 Arena - 28:04 MTGO - 58:16 The others - 1:11:07 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Em...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 130
This week, we get pulled into a Modern after the shake-up from Modern Horizons 2. Along the podcast, we keep getting distracted by other things and going off on various asides. So we talk about a lot of things. We talk about some LGS operations and the crazy prices around this set. Then we get into the cards that are impacting the format. We then talk more spoilers and ways that cards will be coming to us. Finally, a little bit about Arena. Quick Asides - 4:37 Prize Support - 11:38 Prices are cr...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 129
So this week, we go through the cards from Modern Horizons 2. We look at the interesting commons and uncommons. Then work through the rares and mythics to see what might shape the format. We then work through some cycles and new archetypes that were put into the format. MH2 Commons and Uncommons - 5:24 MH2 Rares and Mythics - 58:53 Suspend cycle - 1:39:53 Elemental cycle - 1:47:53 Enchantress - 1:58:37 Reanimaor - 2:06:31 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: ...
Jun 10, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 128
With Modern Horizons 2 on the way, the guy check in to see where current Modern is. They go through the pillars of the format and give a quick breakdown of how each deck operates. They then try to figure out what type of cards of MH2 could have an impact on the format. Modern Check in 4:45 Big Mana Pillar - 7:14 Control Decks - 18:23 Aggro Deck - 26:42 Combo Decks - 40:23 Other decks - 57:14 What is missing ? 1:07:24 What should we looking for in MH2? 1:17:51 Buying into Modern - 1:29:58 To help...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 127
This week is all about Modern Horizons 2. Specifically, what cards we hope to see reprinted into the Modern. We go through our lists of cards and talk about why we hope the cards show up and what archetypes we think they will support. At the end, we take a second to talk about how you should try to evaluate the new cards coming to Modern and how to avoid getting lost in the commander cards. Modern is at a higher power level - 5:47 Modern Horizons 2 Called Shots - 12:51 Evaluation Modern Horizon’...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 126
This week we talk about the changes to Pro magic and what that could mean for the game and players like us. Then we talk about the new cards coming to Historic with Historic Anthology 5. There is also some nonsense about video game design that we know nothing about. Changes to Pro Magic - 5:08 Local Focus - 16:58 Casual Players - 27:45 Magic Customers - 33:02 Another Messed up Event - 38:47 We are not hackers - 45:51 Historic Anthology 5 - 49:17 Stifle in Modern - 1:11:47 To help support the pod...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 125
