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Welcome on in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Cole and Jeff examine the Reserved List, from both a historical, and a practical, standpoint, as it relates to Magic: The Gathering, as a whole. Knowing how emotionally charged people can get sometimes when it comes to discussing a topic like this, rather than take sides on the issue, the team instead examine the history of the reserved list, from an unbiased perspective, and then forecast what they expect the future of the Reserved List will be, going forward, based on past precedence. ========================================================== References/Sources: 1. YouTuber Law (video) and Promissory Estoppel. Courtesy of Lior Leser, Esq. https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=5HR7ABQIUbc 2. Duelist Magazine, Issue #10. Released March 4, 1996. Original art by Scott Kirschner. https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=26329379 3. Promissory Estoppel Definition. https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/promissory_estoppel 4. Sample court case involving Promissory Estoppel. Cohen v. Cowles Media Co. 501 US 663 (1991). 5. Deceptive Trade Practices statute, and Washington State Law. https://govt.westlaw.com/wciji/Document/I2cd2ae0ee10d11dab058a118868d70a9?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default) 6.         Revised Reprint Policy. March 18, 2010. https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/revised-reprint-policy-2010-03-18 7.          The New Reprint Policy. July 19, 2002 The New Reprint Policy - Magic: The Gathering - Wizards of the Coast 8. Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act of 1973. https://corporate.findlaw.com/business-operations/texas-deceptive-trade-practices-consumer-protection-act-dtpa.html =========================================================== Contact Info: Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/teamtryhard Email: thetryhardigans@gmail.com Anchor Platform:  http://www.anchor.fm/tryhard-academy =========================================================== Thanks for tuning in, and have a great day.

Welcome on in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. It's been a few months since our last episode, thanks in part due to the Covid Pandemic and working as a part of the "Essential Worker" workforce; but that doesn't mean that we haven't come up with a hot new episode. The Lavinia OmenPool archetype is a definite darkhorse in the cEDH gamespace due to the unconventional nature of how she's played, and in this episode, we'll be giving you a rundown on how she's played, as well as what weaknesses to be on guard for. ========================================================== DISCLAIMER: Audio/Video Clips from the movie Robocop (1987; Orion Pictures) have been used in this video, in a trans-formative manner, and are being utilized under the Creative Commons License for the purpose of education and entertainment related to the game Magic: The Gathering.  All Rights Reserved. ========================================================== Jeff's Version: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-dead-zone-nukem/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Official cEDH database version (via u/callahanishere & u/Fenix15): https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/lavinia-omen-pool-primer/ ============================================================ Additional Contact Info: Facebook:  facebook.com/teamtryhard Anchor:   anchor.fm/tryhard-academy E-Mail:    the tryhardigans@gmail.com ============================================================ Make sure to like, share, and subscribe for more content. And most of all, have a great day.

Welcome in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Cole and Jeff swing open the doors to The Emerald City and pull open the curtain on the "Curiosity Control" archetype; known by some as the 4C Rashmi Control Archetype.  Since C16, 4C Rashmi Control has been a well-performing archetype over the last few years, in cEDH pods worldwide. This deck blends reactive control elements, with Curiosity style enchantments, in order to draw a boatload of cards and bury your opponents in card advantage. To further their control gameplan, the archetype uses a few tried-and-true asymmetric, and symmetric, hate pieces that do not affect the deck directly. If you're a fan of playing Magic on other people's turns and controlling the tempo of the game's flow, then this deck might just be up your alley. ========================================================== Decklists: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/4c-rashmi-curious-control/ [http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/4c-rashmi-curious-control/] The progenitor archetype, created by u/Sickrobot and Sigi of the Laboratory Maniacs. https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-emerald-city-4c-rashmi-control/ [https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-emerald-city-4c-rashmi-control/] Jeff's personal version of this powerful archetype. https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/budget-4c-curious-control/ [https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/budget-4c-curious-control/] A budget variation (roughly $500 to $750 USD) on the classic 4C Rashmi Control concept; especially helpful if you're on a budget. ========================================================= DISCLAIMER:  All audio and video media used in the production of this video is utilized with permission under the Creative Commons License. All Audio/Video footage used in the making of this video is meant to be used in a trans-formative manner, for the expressed purposes of providing both educational value (related to Magic The Gathering), and entertainment. All rights reserved to the owners of their respective media sources. Audio Clip #1:  “Get Down With The Sickness", by Disturbed. Copyright October 2000, from the LP "The Sickness". Giant Records. Audio Clip #2:   “The Wizard of Oz”, 75th Anniversary version. Originally copyright 1939, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and distributed by Loew's, Inc. Redistributed on Sept. 15, 2013 via Warner Bros. Entertainment. ======================================================== Find us on Social Media: On FB:  https://www.facebook.com/teamtryhard Website:   https://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy Email:   thetryhardigans@gmail.com Here, on the Anchor Podcasting Platform:  https://www.anchor.fm/tryhard-academy ======================================================== Thanks for tuning in and have a great day.

Welcome in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Cole will be taking the reins predominantly to discuss Niv-Mizzet, Parun; both as a creature, and as a Curiosity-oriented control deck formulated for the cEDH gamespace. While this deck may look like a throwback on the surface (to old school decks involving Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind), don't let the name fool you. This draw-go control style of build has more than one way to "skin a cat", and is fairly resilient to many different types of commonly occurring stax pieces. When it comes to explosive bouts of Weird Science, few can do it better than Niv-Mizzet himself. Don't forget your safety glasses for this one. ========================================================= DISCLAIMER: All audio/video footage appears courtesy of the respective authors and proprietors under the Creative Commons License. All audio/video material used is meant to be used in a transformative manner, for entertainment purposes only. All Rights Reserved. Video Footage appears courtesy of the following sources: 1.  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Original Air Date: May 12, 2019. Season 6, Episode 11, "Green New Deal". 2. "Weird Science". Theatrical Release on August 2, 1985, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Written/Directed by John Hughes. ======================================================== Contact us through the following social media Platforms: Facebook:  fb.com/teamtryhard Email:  thetryhardigans@gmail.com Anchor:  anchor.fm/tryhard-academy Website:  thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy ========================================================= Thanks for listening and have a great day.

Welcome in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Jeff and Cole discuss the topic of whether or not it should be allowed to have any/all Planeswalkers be eligible to be your Commander, regardless of whether or not they were designated as legal Commanders in the first place. In light of Thassa's Oracle being printed in Theros: Beyond Death, this topic is bound to strike a chord with some, and spark discussion in others. Topics to be discussed include some of the pros and cons involved with making all Planeswalkers legal to be your commander, some of the challenges that would be expected with a change of this magnitude, as well as some potentially problematic Planeswalkers and interactions related to them. ======================================================= Corrections About The Episode: 1. 4:38 mark to 4:45 mark. During this short time period, the Flash/Rector interaction was mentioned, with reference to finding Doubling Season. However, Arena Rector was erroneously mentioned by accident as opposed to Academy Rector. Arena Rector (BBD) can only find Planeswalkers, whereas Academy Rector (US) actually finds Enchantments. 2. 19:50 to 20:10 mark. Regarding the mentioning of Godo, Bandit Warlord, as one of the only viable commanders capable of Commander damage, assuming Plan A fails, other commanders that were not mentioned include The Gitrog Monster and Najeela, the Blade-Blossom. ======================================================= Connect with us via the following Social Media Platforms: Email:  thetryhardigans@gmail.com Twitter:  @tapodcastcedh Facebook:  fb.com/teamtryhard Anchor Podcast Platform:  http://www.anchor.fm/tryhard-academy Website:  http://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy ======================================================= Thanks for listening, and have a great day.