Alex Ullman

The First Four Weeks of Avatar Season

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. As has become tradition here, we are four weeks into a play season which means it is time to dig a bit deeper into the metagame. Today, instead of relying on the explainer linked above, IContinue reading “The First Four Weeks of Avatar Season”

Paupergeddon, Brazil Nationals, and MTGO Pauper Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. The other day I was driving my child to a birthday party. Given the circumstances of alternate side parking I was also driving their friend and said friend’s father. My phone was connected to the speakerContinue reading “Paupergeddon, Brazil Nationals, and MTGO Pauper Recap”

November 20-23 Pauper Challenge Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. A few weeks ago I started my first watch of Avatar: The Last Airbender with my son and I’d like to now say that yeah, I get it. The set is true to the show whileContinue reading “November 20-23 Pauper Challenge Recap”

The Tide Has Rolled Out

The Pauper Metagame After the High Tide Ban Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. High Tide, once more, finds itself on the Pauper ban list. Normally in the wake of such a change we would have to wait a few weeks toContinue reading “The Tide Has Rolled Out”

Untitled Commander Series 4: The Decks We Do Not Build

Every so often I wonder what could have been. If I had decided that my first year Calculus class was not that bad, would I have pursued a degree in Physics instead of English? Would I have ended up getting as involved at college and found my career? If my Magic collection hadn’t fallen offContinue reading “Untitled Commander Series 4: The Decks We Do Not Build”

October 24-26 Pauper Weekend Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. A lot happened last weekend in the world of Pauper but whether it matters or not remains to be seen. As with all results, a single weekend does not always mean there’s a changing of theContinue reading “October 24-26 Pauper Weekend Recap”

Declaring Victory with Orzhov Enchantments

I want to take a moment to thank all my Patrons. I am going to do my level best to keep providing you with the kind of content that brought you here in the first place. If you are interested in supporting my work, you can sign up for my Patreon starting at just $1.Continue reading “Declaring Victory with Orzhov Enchantments”

The First Four Weeks of Spider-Man/Through the Omenpaths

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. We’ve made it four weeks through Spider-Man/Through the Omenpaths season. Traditionally this is where I check in with the format as opposed to recounting what happened in the previous week. So let’s do that by examiningContinue reading “The First Four Weeks of Spider-Man/Through the Omenpaths”

Weaving My Own Lore with Hakim, Loreweaver

October 10-12 Pauper Weekend Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. It is impossible to tell the story of last weekend’s Magic Online Pauper Challenges without addressing High Tide. The deck made eight total appearances in the Top 32 and five of those ended in the TopContinue reading “October 10-12 Pauper Weekend Recap”