Commander ad Populum, Ep 198: Appropriate Game Pacing Ryan Peneff July 20, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week on CadPopCast, I tackle a listener's question about the appropriate speed to play the game. He finds he goes too fast and has to be asked to slow down. At the same time, he's conscious of not wasting ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 197: Different Game, Same Results or Vise Versa? Ryan Peneff July 13, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Games like Magic offer extreme flexibility in mechanics, competition and expression. Many other games offer the same. This week, I reflect on my friend playing a different game, the same way I play Magic. I lik... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 196: Influencing CommandFest Culture Ryan Peneff July 7, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Is it possible to influence or even change the meta at an event? What are the culture? Is deck selection part of it? Is your pre-game discussion part of it? Join me this week as I explore some ways I think you ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 195: Having Fun at Magic Events Ryan Peneff June 29, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum After coming back from a two-day Magic trip, I'd like to share all the best things that happened and all the reasons why Magic events are. The. Best! Join me to hear why you should get out to the next event and... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 194: Commander Product Comparison Ryan Peneff June 22, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, we revisit Commander's Arsenal from 2012 and compare it with the more recent Commander Collection: Green and Black. Which products have stood the test of time? Which one's are better bang for your bu... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 193: Giada, Font of Hope – Deck Discussion & Build Ryan Peneff June 15, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Giada, Font of Hope is one of the most intriguing new commanders from Streets of New Capenna. She provides mana ramp and creature pump from the command zone all wrapped up in a two-mana package. She might just ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 192: A New Way to Approach Deck Building Ryan Peneff June 8, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Having an additional viewpoint or way of thinking through a topic is always a good thing. Today, I I explore a common theme of Commander ad Populum, but in a new way. Join me to hear about a new way of thinking... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 191: Tough Hygiene Conversations Ryan Peneff June 1, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week I tackle a tough topic that's come up a couple times in the last week or so. The topic of personal hygiene. Today, I get into some ways I think this can be helped or solved. Additionally, I talk about... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 190: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Initial Reaction Ryan Peneff May 25, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum I'm experimenting with something new, this week. I want to take a look at Magic's newest set and give my reaction to some of what we are seeing. This won't be a review but an analysis of how I think the mechani... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 189: Your Magic Motivation Ryan Peneff May 18, 2022 Uncategorized This week is all about motivation. From the little day-to-day things to the larger desires that we work towards over the course of years, it's important to stay committed and it helps to recognize how things li... Read More...
