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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 214: Being Able to Shift Community Focus

Ryan Peneff
November 9, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
I delve into why it's important to be able to shift focus and how I've been able to do it. Shifting my focal point has allowed me to become a better Magic player, a better community leader and a better father. ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 207: Real-World Events Transposed onto Magic: the Gathering

Ryan Peneff
September 21, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
We kick off CadPop 207 by comparing our reactions to real-world current events to playing Magic: the Gathering. How has Magic influenced the way we think about important events in our lives? After that, I spitb... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 203: Magic and Learning Difficulties

Ryan Peneff
August 24, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Today is a very special episode of Commander ad Populum. I tell a couple stories from listeners who reached out about Magic helping them, or their kids, with learning difficulties. Having not the strongest acad... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 202: Growing the EDH Community

Ryan Peneff
August 17, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I do a small recap on a Magic event I attended with my son and friends. I had an awesome game with some long-time friends and one of their sons. In CadPop Episode 202, I reflect on how Magic doesn't ... Read More...

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 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 188: Managing Your Magic Workload

Ryan Peneff
May 11, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Join me to hear my thoughts on how to prioritize things when your life gets too busy. Where does Magic/gaming fit in? What needs to be taken care of first? Does it matter if you don't have all the newest legend... 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...
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Welcome to “The Mana Base” the world’s first and only facility devoted to the betterment and research of the world’s mana usage and efficiency when it pertains to Magic: the Gathering. Our base’s location remains a mystery, as we strive to remain neutral to the world’s Magic player’s, Please show yourself around, and explore any of this facilities member’s research as you please. You can access our findings by scrolling along the top toolbar located under the authors section. If you’re looking for just our newly published work, the main lobby is currently showcasing all of the freshest content our researchers have published. Have fun exploring, but I warn, some of the bases experimenters don’t care for guests, sticking to yourself, and keeping your head down is strongly advised.

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