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Rant of Valakut: Exploring the Forgotten Realms

Ben Iverach-Brereton
September 27, 2021
Rants of Valakut
My weekly Dungeons & Dragons group recently wrapped up our latest campaign, a cyberpunk fantasy inspired by Shadowrun. We're getting organized for the next one, and I'm already excited to play. This time we... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 264: Ebondeath, Dracolich Dungeon Endboss

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September 7, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, as part of the Arc of Deckbuilding super-series, we are taking a look at what goes into crafting a theme deck whos main point is not only to cover the spread between Magic and D&D but also to tel... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 259: Kalain, Reclusive Painter Treasure Tribal

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August 10, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout, Decklists
As we continue episodes on the art of Commander deck building, this week's CCO focuses hard on the kinds of decks that include deep themes and those that are great decks to share with friends. Huge thank you... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 258: Drizzt Do’Urden Vorthos Deck

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August 3, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we jump back into the Arc of The Art of Deckbuilding, sort of. We take a look at the thought process, flavor/theme considerations, and art of building a Vorthos deck. Huge thank you to our ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 257: Norin the Wary in Forgotten Realms

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July 31, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
CCO Brando's first deck edits since Adventures in the Forgotten Realms has dropped are happening in his oldest, and most prized, deck: Norin the Wary. Come see how this CCO Podcast classic is being updated with... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 256: Forgotten Realms Precon Review

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July 27, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
CCO's final week of Forgotten Realms reviews is now! Join us to hear our full thoughts on the Forgotten Realms Commander precon decks, new cards, reprints and the color white's achievements! Huge thank you t... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 255: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Review

Commander Cookout
July 20, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we discuss everything from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Cards, art, showcase frames, flavor and of course, our favorite cards to slap lips with! Join us as we swoon. Huge thank you to our s... Read More...

Into the Arena: Let’s Brew for 2022

Dawson Reynolds
July 16, 2021
Decklists, Into the Arena, MTG Arena, Standard
With the new set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms now on Arena, Wizards of the Coast has created a new format that is allowing players to get a sneak peek at what Standard will look like post-rotation. It's c... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 254: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Legendary Review w/ D&D Lore

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July 13, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
Join us as we kick off a new campaign and head into The Forgotten Realms! We start off with some initial thoughts and cover the cards and D&D lore behind a ton of the new legendary creatures from Adventures... Read More...

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