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The crew break down the SCG Non-Unified Team Modern and GP Oakland results, then talk about KCI, what makes a deck bannable, and the impact of some potential upcoming bans in modern. The KCI Combo Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8olqGdtZuvg Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? Thanks to our friends for the use of their music! email us: thedivedown@gmail.com twitter: https://twitter.com/thedivedown

Chris provides his report for GP Oakland, and the Sunday Mythic Qualifier. The duo debate what (if anything) should be banned from KCI.Again, having some audio difficulties. Now that we have a few weekends to focus on the podcast quality, we will troubleshoot and be back to full strength soon. Thanks for listening!

In Episode two of Attack for Zero, Carter and Carl go over new spoilers for Ravnica Allegiance, followed by results from GP Oakland and SCG Columbus. There's many ways to contact us. You can find us on twitter. twitter.com/attackforzero twitter.com/CarterNoble25 twitter.com/muzikal_33 You can also find Carter and Carl on twitch. twitch.tv/mrmissouri25 twitch.tv/muzikal For other inquiries, feel free to contact us at attackforzeropodcast@gmail.com. Decklists: Saheeli Vannifar www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1554425#paper Kiki Vannifar www.tappedout.net/mtg-decks/03-01-19-kiki-pod/ Fogless Turbofog https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1559638 UW Aggro https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1559646 Music: "the Wrong Way" by Jahzzar From the Free Music Archive CC BY SA

During his trip to GP Oakland, Cedric Phillips sat down with Ben Friedman, Jarvis Yu, Paul Rietzl, Corey Burkhart, Matt Nass, and a whole host of others to chat about the Modern decks that selected for Oakland's main event and why, what their favorite guild from Ravnica Allegiance is, what they're most excited about from Ravnica Allegiance, and if it's finally time to ban Krark-Clan Ironworks.

Chris is heading out to the GP at Magic Fest Oakland, and has some thoughts on side boarding Izzet Phoenix. The duo also nerd out about more Ravnica Allegiance spoilers, and can't wait to jump into sealed talk next week. If you're at the GP - come say hi! Hit us up @ForcingSpike on Instagram, and Chris will be very happy to come say hello. Quick note, we changed around some audio equipment, and there are some technical difficulties in this episode. Thanks for continued support, we hope to have everything back up and running correctly next week.

Chris continues his (seemingly never ending) prep for Modern GPs, and the duo discusses their approach to the new Modern meta.

Justin and Chris recap some of 2018, look forward to 2019, and dig into their preferred play styles. Due to the holidays we'll be posting new podcasts towards the end of the week, instead of the regular Tuesday evenings. Thanks for the great 2018, and happy holidays!

Cody Lingelbach is making 2016 his year as he’s already made Top 8 at 2 Standard Grand Prix’s. The first was GP Oakland in Jan. 2016 and the second was the following month in GP Houston. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Cody Lingelbach when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep80 First Set  7th Edition Favorite Set  Return to Ravnica Favorite Card Lingering Souls What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Cody recognizes that he's a very competitive person and the thrill of competing at the highest level is a major component of why he plays Magic. He finds that he likes complicated things, and the depth and complexity inherent in Magic fits perfectly into his competitive drive. While he loves playing Poker as well, he has shifted his attention to focus more on Magic because of its added layers of strategy. Early Challenge When Cody was first getting into Magic he found it difficult to figure out what cards his opponent had. He would play matches solely based on what was in his hand and hope for the best. Playing Poker made it easier for Cody to decipher what cards a player was holding based on their behavior and board decisions. Cody also started testing with a local group called Draft PDX which was started by Gabe Carleton-Barnes. He’s discovered that there are some things in Magic you can’t do by yourself, and talking to other players about the game has helped him develop the skills needed to take on tougher tournaments. Level Up Moment Cody feels that his greatest period of growth manifested in making Top 8 at his first Legacy Open event. Heaviest Magic Moment At a SCG Invitational in L.A. Cody lost 3 Win and Ins in a row. The event was a split format with Legacy and Standard. He went undefeated in Legacy on Day 1, but when he came back to the Legacy portion his Angel Reanimator deck was crushed by the Soul Tithe decks all of the pros were playing. He learned that the tournament itself exhausted him, and that playing a Magic tournament takes more than just playing the game. Preparing mentally and physically for the event wasn’t something he had considered before and playing match after match all day long wore him down. Now he tries to stay even keeled during tournaments by hydrating and eating properly to maintain his energy and focus for the duration of an event. Proudest Magic Moment Cody made the Top 8 of Grand Prix Oakland, and then just one month later made the Top 8 again at Grand Prix Houston. He found it difficult to do well in the old PTQ system, and while he had success at various Invitationals and Opens he still had trouble breaking through in the Grand Prix circuit. Theory crafting and discussing his ideas with friends and the players in Draft PDX has helped prepare him to tackle bigger tournaments. Cody sticks to playing paper Magic, Drafting once a week with PDX while trying to squeeze in another day or two of play during any given week. Best Format Legacy What Would You Tell A New Legacy Player? Cody’s advice for players trying to break into Legacy is to learn your deck and how it plays. He sees some Legacy players that simply look at what decks are cool and have a good win percentage in the meta game. However, Cody finds that if a deck doesn’t fit your play style then it can be much more difficult to learn, and he guarantees that your opponent in Legacy will know their deck extremely well. Biggest Mistake Players Make Chump blocking, especially in Limited, is a mistake Cody finds a lot of players making. He feels early blocking comes from overvaluing life. Using life as a resource can lead to gameplay mistakes and prevent you from drawing other cards, like kill spells or a better creature, that could give you a much better advantage than blocking would have. While you have to be careful about taking direct damage, you’re not in huge trouble even at 9 or 10 life. How To Play Magic For Little Money Cody would point players that are low on cash towards Magic Online. MTGO can be much cheaper than paper Magic, and you can play games no matter what your weekly schedule is like. MTGO WikiPrice is great for Magic Online, as it allows you to search for cards and find what bots you can buy them from along with their cost. A strategy that works for Cody is to find 5 bots that he regularly buys from, which makes it easier to check prices and also allows him to accrue some credit for future purchases. Improvement Suggestions Talking to other players is one of the major practices that helps Cody succeed in Magic. He can’t play every day of the week, so he will send messages to friends and groups to help keep him mentally engaged with the game. Constantly following all the changes in Magic from week to week is exhausting, so having friends to talk to makes monitoring the meta game more fruitful and enjoyable. Magic Resource Time Vault Games MTGO WikiPrice Star City Games Channel Fireball Connect With Cody Lingelbach Twitter: @LingelingSouls Facebook: Cody Lingelbach Like What You Hear? If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review. Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content. I read every single one and look forward to your feedback. (Here's a 1.5 minute tutorial on how to leave a review if you don't already know. THANK YOU!) Sponsors

Whitney Otteson is an avid Magic: The Gathering player and game store owner from Walla Walla, Washington. She has taken recent interest in the competitive scene by making and achieving a goal to make day 2 of Grand Prix Oakland 2015. This accomplishment has motivated her to set her sights even higher. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Whitney Otteson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep67 First Set  Innistrad Favorite Set  Innistrad Favorite Card Avacyn, Angel of Hope What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Whitney is competitive when it comes to games and the level of critical thinking required to play Magic is a major draw for her. When she works hard at Magic she feels like she has accomplished a great goal, and it inspires her to push her skill further. Early Challenge When Whitney first started playing she found herself wrapped up in the board’s current state. Looking ahead to future turns was a skill that took time for her to develop. She talked to players that were better than her about her deck and sideboard, then studied the choices they made when they played. When she realized that they were playing with future turns in mind she made the mental shift to incorporate that practice into her own play style. Level Up Moment Winning two local Radcon tournaments for two consecutive years helped Whitney believe she could progress beyond just playing Friday Night Magic. She went to GP Seattle with the mindset to just have fun with Legacy, but she entered some Standard side events and did really well. These three moments helped her decide to buckle down and reassess how serious she was going to take her progression. Proudest Magic Moment The month of hardcore preparation that went into her making Day 2 at GP Oakland stands out as Whitney's proudest moment. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event GP Oakland: Whitney completely immersed herself in magic a whole month before the tournament. She got a Magic Online account and played at least one League every night, basically playing 5 rounds of Magic a day. She watched Magic streams, read articles and deck lists, and talked to players that were better than her to help her analyze what she needed to do. Thoughts On Setting Goals in Magic Whitney wanted to set a goal that was attainable for her; she didn't want to set the bar for her so high that she was constantly disappointed. This led her to setting a goal that was realistic, but would be a real challenge to obtain. How to Choose a Standard Deck For GP Oakland, Whitney played around with several decks and landed on an Abzan deck. She thought about what decks would be at the tournament and then worked, especially on her sideboard, to alter her deck in a way that it could exploit other decks at the tournament. Biggest Mistake Players Make A common mistake Whitney sees players making is the way they view their sideboards. She has a written a sideboard guide to help her make decisions in heated match ups instead of just making choices on the fly. Putting a lot of weight into your sideboard, and viewing your deck as a whole 75 instead of 60 and 15 is something she believes helps strengthen how you play your deck. Sealed & Draft Tips Sealed: Read through primers online and apply that information when you're looking at the set. Learning how to take advice from better players and apply it in the moment can be key. Draft: Being able to recognize when a card is good is something that takes putting in a lot of reps, talking to other players at your store, and trying to learn how to read other's signals. What's in Your Tournament Bag Gum Granola & Crackers Pen & Paper Extra Sleeves What Does a Playtest for You Look Like? Whitney finds that she learns the most from match ups she loses. Taking a loss makes her sit down and talk out what she could have done differently with her opponent. She has friends that will sit next to her in matches and help point out the mistakes she makes mid-game, which helps her think out decisions in the heat of play. Final Wisdom Have fun! Whitney knows it’s easy to get wrapped up in Magic’s serious aspects, but at the end of the day you should leave a tournament feeling like you had a great time and a great experience. Magic Resource Lady Planeswalker Society Limited Resources TCG Player Connect With Whitney Facebook: Whitney Otteson Twitter: @whitneyriffic Like What You Hear? If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review. Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content. I read every single one and look forward to your feedback. (Here's a 1.5 minute tutorial on how to leave a review if you don't already know. THANK YOU!) Sponsors

This week our wizards are fresh of GP Oakland and looking forward to the upcoming Oath of the Gatewatch prerelease. There's no Crack, Sack, and Bury as we go in depth on our Fave Five from OGW. And it's somebody's birthday. It's episode 82! Email: wizardsofthecast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/wizardsofthecast Evan: twitter.com/nobodyrly Cole: twitter.com/kcolef Larry: twitter.com/chatfiend

This week our wizards are down one man and up another with the return on Zach Mandleblatt! The Crack, Sack, and Bury takes on tier 2 decks in standard. And somebody is excited to jam standard in preparation for GP Oakland. It's episode 80! Email: wizardsofthecast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/wizardsofthecast Evan: twitter.com/nobodyrly Cole: twitter.com/kcolef Larry: twitter.com/chatfiend

Support YMTGT on Patreon! It’s been three weeks since our last “official” episode, and we’ve got a lot to talk about! A bit about the Magic Cruise, BigHeadJoe goes over GP Oakland, and we discuss a little Standard and Worldwake. Also, we have some listener emails and our first listener voicemails! Be sure to check out the MC3, coming up in February 2011! Contact info: Email: yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Voice Mail Line: 1-331-MTG-TAPS Twitter: twitter.com/yomtgtaps Joey Pasco’s Twitter: twitter.com/affinityforblue YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/yomtgtaps Facebook: Become a fan of “Yo! MTG Taps!” Bigheadjoe’s Blog: http://otherworldlyjourney.blogspot.com Joey Pasco’s Blog: http://www.affinityforislands.com Thanks for listening!