Joe aka “Beardy” looks at some of Magic’s older keywords and mechanics that have been abandoned and wonders if they deserve a second chance.
Joe Mauri
Joe has been an avid MTG player and collector since the summer of 1994 when he started his collection with a booster box of Revised. Millions of cards later he still enjoys tapping lands and slinging spells at the kitchen table, LGS, or digital Arena. Commander followed by Draft are his favorite formats, but, he absolutely loves tournaments with unique build restrictions and alternate rules. A lover of all things feline, he currently resides with no less than five majestic creatures who are never allowed anywhere near his cards. When not Gathering the Magic, Joe loves streaming a variety of games on Twitch(https://www.twitch.tv/beardymagics) both card and other.
Joe Mauri aka “Beardy” discusses the polarizing deck archetype Stax and pros and cons of bringing full Stax, or just some elements of it to your table.
Joe aka “Beardy” talks about some rules conundrums that can occur in casual games of Commander and how to work through them as a table.
Joe aka “Beardy” discusses Commander combat and what happens when the best blockers in Magic collide with strong attackers.
Joe aka “Beardy” talks about some underplayed cards that could help you out especially against those pesky Treasures or Enchantments.
Joe aka “Beardy” takes a look at Streets of New Capenna and sees some interesting and exciting new cards.
Joe aka “Beardy” evaluates a recent purchase of some older and cheaper Commander Precon decks. Is there value to these decks?
Joe AKA “Beardy” talks about SpellTable, an awesome way to play Magic remotely. What does SpellTable have to offer that other digital Magic platforms do not?
Joe aka “Beardy” talks about the money-saving potential of buying cards on eBay and also how to avoid some potential issues.
Joe AKA Beardy takes a look at some key rules to follow when choosing a Commander.
Joe aka “Beardy” tackles the single most important question in Commander Rule 0 conversations, helping players set the stage for a positive gaming experience.
Joe AKA Beardy takes a look at the current Commander ban list and the rationale for determining bannings. Is there anything that is safe to unban?
Joe AKA “Beardy” talks about the wild benefits of playing with other people’s cards instead of your own. How many accomplices does a good Xanathar deck need?
