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...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 226: Why Live Events are Important for Commander Ryan Peneff February 9, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I'm at it again! This week, I'm reminding people how fun live events are. This time, I'm discussing regional, small-style, tournaments: cultural pockets of MtG that offer a unique snapshot of that area's casual... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 225: Play is the Language of Fun & EDH Rules Committee Updates Ryan Peneff February 1, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We all play in the same language. Whether it's throwing a ball, playing in the pool or slinging cardboard. We can make it work because the game we're playing facilitates a Good Time. It facilitates communicatio... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 224: Favorite Things About Commander ft. Casual Tutors Podcast Ryan Peneff January 27, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week' I'm joined by the dudes over on Casual Tutors Podcast. We talk about our favorite things about MtG and Commander. Our favorite Commanders, why we built them and why they've lasted so long in our arse... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 223: Play is the Most Powerful Teaching Tool Ryan Peneff January 18, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I discuss how it's important to incorporate play into your learning activities. Whether you're learning yourself, or teaching the next generation, play is a very powerful tool. If you'd like ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 222: De-tuning Decks to Play Them More Often Ryan Peneff January 11, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I take a look at a listener email and outline the ways he detuned a Commander deck as a means to play it more often. I relate his experience to my own Balthor the Defiled deck and how it was getting ... Read More...
