Commander ad Populum, Ep 236 – Why Can’t We Dissemble Pet Decks? Ryan Peneff April 27, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I expand on last week's pet deck episode. Why can't we take pet decks apart? What are the things that force us to keep them together? Good times? Game interactions? Special memories? Come hear what I think, wit... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 235: Pet Decks and New Projects Ryan Peneff April 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum What makes a forever deck? What makes a pet deck? Are they the same thing? I aim to answer these questions and more on this week's CadPopCast. Additionally, I ask for some input on a new project. Come listen... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 234: The Guilt of Winning in EDH Ryan Peneff April 13, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum The guilt of winning in Commander has become a hot button topic on many fronts since the Rule Zero era began. With cEDH being considered its own format by many Commander aficionados, it's hard for some to disti... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 233: Closing the Loop on Threat Assessment in EDH Ryan Peneff April 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I look at my last four personal decks and discuss how they present a unique challenge for my opponents, when it comes to threat assessment. I wonder at why the deck that people tell me they like the ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 232: MORE Threat Assessment Ryan Peneff March 29, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I continue my discussion on Threat Assessment in Commander with community-based input and testimonials. Additionally, I categorize my decks into how I think they should be assessed for threat in game... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 231: The Threat Assessment Threshold Ryan Peneff March 22, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum How far can we push our strategy before we are considered too big of a threat in a game of Commander? When do we cross the line and end up doing more hard than good by being 'too powerful'? I aim to answer thos... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 230: Learning Commander, Over Time Ryan Peneff March 8, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's hard to tell when little improvements are made, over time. This is true with any game or skill we endeavor to improve upon. This week I use some examples from real life and apply them to MTG, and vise vers... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 229: MagicCons are only the Cherry – EDH is the Cake Ryan Peneff March 1, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's all one giant MagicCon Philadelphia recap this week. The good, the improvements, the bad, the ugly. With the help of a few listeners in attendance, I go deep on all that was MTG Philly. If you'd lik... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 228: FOMO is a Good Thing Ryan Peneff February 22, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Now that MagicCon Philadelphia has come and gone, I discuss why it may be good to feel like you missed out. It's the fear of missing out that keeps us excited to make it out to larger Magic events! Then, I theo... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 227: Card Efficiency vs. Card Power Ryan Peneff February 15, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I go deep on card power and card efficiency. It's important to somewhat define and differentiate the two. This will allow you to build better decks and better relationships in your gaming circle. ... Read More...
