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  2015 Vintage Champs: A Year of Diversity 
2015 Vintage Champs: A Year of Diversity  Sep 30,2015 Intermediate
Brian Durkin

Brian Durkin

Last year marked my first Vintage Championship, and the 2014 metagame was predictable: plenty of Delver, along with Oath and other blue combo decks. This year I knew I wanted to play Dredge again but preparing for the 2015 Champs…

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  Call It a Comeback
Call It a Comeback Aug 06,2015 Beginner
Brian Durkin

Brian Durkin

In 2013 I strolled out of my apartment on a sunny afternoon down to the convention center. No bag or backpack. No dueling deck or dice in hand. Just went to hang out with old friends I hadn’t seen in…

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  A New Year, A New List for Dredge
A New Year, A New List for… Aug 06,2015 Beginner
Brian Durkin

Brian Durkin

Last month I placed top 4 in the tournament that marks my anniversary back to Magic. For the past several months I played Dredge. I love this deck. Thank you to the tutelage of people like Matt Elias and Mark…

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  When to Intentionally Draw
When to Intentionally Draw Jul 07,2015 Beginner
Brian Durkin

Brian Durkin

If you intend to play in a Vintage tournament, or any WOTC event, then you will need to familiarize yourself with the important concept of intentional draws. Unlike playing on your kitchen table, matches during sanctioned tournaments are timed to…

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