Commander ad Populum, Ep 253 – When Deck Building Stops Being Fun Ryan Peneff August 23, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week's listener submitted topic is one we all have to wrestle with from time to time. That is, what should we do when building a Commander deck no longer feels like fun. Or, the opposite side of the coin, ... Read More...
Local Spike Still “had all these” After Crushing EDH Pod in Three Turns Denis Grinko April 15, 2023 The Scoop Despite being asked by absolutely no one, Local hypercompetitive player Sheldon Snarks insisted on explaining to the entire table just how absolutely crushing his hand was after successfully countering half of ... 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...
Channel Nikachu: Magic Players Share Crazy Rule 0’s Nikachu January 8, 2023 Channel Nikachu Losing to 10 infect damage? No, it should be 20 damage! What other changes have you made in YOUR games? https://youtu.be/5xxpqqxM1FM Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 210: The Purpose of the Commander Banned List Ryan Peneff October 13, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I tackle the topic that is the Commander Banned list, a topic of disagreement since the birth of the format! Come hear my thoughts. Maybe it'll help provide some clarity on where I think the format i... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 185: Making Your Decks Better by Making Them Worse Ryan Peneff April 20, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Are decks more interesting when they're not as powerful? Do they encourage more politics or other non-mechanical opportunities for you to gain an advantage when you cut the most powerful cards? Do you win more ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 184: An Honest Look at You Own Power Levels Ryan Peneff April 13, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's been a while since I last took an honest look at where all my decks sit, with regards to power level. It's a good idea that every so often we take a step back and make sure we honestly evaluate where our d... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 174: It’s OK to Build THAT Deck Ryan Peneff February 2, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I discuss building decks around legendary creatures that have a reputation or the stigma of being that deck. I look at why people might feel the way they do, with examples from outside Magic. We fini... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 171: How I DO and DON’T Want to Influence My Meta Ryan Peneff January 12, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week on CadPop, I got deep on what changes I might want to make to my newest deck and how I want myself, the person, and myself, the deck builder, to influence the metas that I play in. A true expansion of... Read More...
