Posted by Alex on February 5th, 2010
Show 56 has been thrown into the cassette deck and is ready to play! However, this week, things are a bit different!
If you listened to DeckConstruct in 2007 or 2008 (or have listened to the archives), you might remember that Dan used to co-host the show with me. Well, a couple of months ago he told me via email that he’d be stopping by in London on his way to New York City in February. I suggested that we could get together and record a one-off show together. So, a couple of days ago, we did!
In the first half of the show, Dan and I have a catchup and a good natter about Standard. In the second half, Dan talks about MTG in Malaysia and why Wizards needs to pay more attention to that part of the world!
Email Line 1 is open as always at show@deckconstruct.com for any feedback you might have which, as always, is much appreciated. You’ll also find DC, as always, on the social bastions known as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. The DC forums are also open for discussion of Magic, life and everything.
Thanks for listening!
- DC Reunion Team
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Posted by Alex on January 29th, 2010
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It’s freezing in London today, and I’m feeling a bit under the weather, but the show must go on and it has! Show 55 is now online.
This week the show focuses on a deckbuilding method I use to both build and examine decks. It doesn’t really have a name, and works using layers. In the first half of the show I explain how the method works, and after that I look at three decks through the lens of this method.
As always, your feedback is much appreciated at show@deckconstruct.com, and you’ll also find DC on Web 2.0 via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Flickr. Also, why not drop by the forums?
Thanks for listening!
- DC Lemon Kettle
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Posted by Alex on January 22nd, 2010
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The snow might have stopped and people are getting insane energy bills here in the UK thanks to the recent cold, but that hasn’t stopped show 54 from going online!
This week starts with some more Worldwake spoilers, the last time I’ll talk about Worldwake until after the pre-release. After that, I talk about the current Extended PTQ season for Pro Tour San Juan, and which decks people are playing.
As always, I’d love to hear your comments or questions at the usual feedback address, show@deckconstruct.com, and as always you’ll find DC in the Web 2.0 world at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
Thanks for listening!
- DC Armada
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Posted by Alex on January 18th, 2010
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After a delay of a few days, show 53 is finally online. Once again, apologies for the delay.
This week’s show starts with a look at some cards from Worldwake, the upcoming expansion. I’ve chosen a card from each colour that has caught my eye, and I also briefly discuss exclusive spoilers at the end of the segment.
After that is a look at some Legacy Decks that don’t necessarily need dual lands. This segment was inspired by a question asked by @noob123 on Twitter. Thanks, dude!
As always, I’d love to hear your comments at show@deckconstruct.com. Also, why not register for and post in our forums? You’ll also find DC on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube.
Thanks for listening!
- DC That Gets There
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Posted by Alex on January 15th, 2010
Due to unforeseen circumstances, show 53 will be delayed until Monday, January 18th. Something just came up which meant I couldn’t actually sit down and record the show, and this weekend is really busy for me.
On the bright side, this does mean there will be two shows next week, but all the same I don’t like delaying the show if I can help it. Please accept my apologies for the delay.
Posted by Alex on January 8th, 2010
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Greetings from a cold and frosty London! DeckConstruct is back in 2010 for series 5 and we kick off with Show 52, which is now online.
This week I kick off with a quick catchup of things that have happened over the last month. After that is a recap of the first night of the Richmond Legacy League season 2. Finally, I talk about a couple of things that have bothered me in relation to Magic over the last month.
As always I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments or questions over email at show@deckconstruct.com. Alternatively why not head over to the forums? You’ll also find DC on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube. Vimeo has now been dropped from the lineup and in this week’s outro I explain why.
Thanks for listening!
- DC Freezer Station One
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Posted by Alex on January 1st, 2010
Happy New 2010 from DeckConstruct! I hope the coming year will be your best one yet.
The podcast came back in 2009 after a year away and has been a moderate success. I’m still amazed, but pleased, when someone comes up at a tournament and says they recognise my voice. I try to set high standards for myself and (here’s a little secret) often dislike an episode right after I’ve posted it. It’s the classic case of thinking this or that could’ve been better. As always, if there’s anything you think could be better in the podcast, smack the Contact link in the menu or email show@deckconstruct.com and let me know!
In 2010, the podcast will continue to evolve and will probably lean towards Legacy a bit more. Although it won’t dominate by any means, it’ll just be a bit more noticeable. The next year will also see some new stuff happening here at DC. I’m hoping to put articles on the site at long last, and also do some side projects involving travel. For me, travelling is one of the best things about the game. I’ve also got a few other things simmering in the pot that need a bit of work.
Don’t forget that series 5 of the podcast starts on January 8. Don’t miss it!
Posted by Alex on December 24th, 2009
I’d like to wish all of DeckConstruct’s listeners, subscribers, forum members, Facebook fans, Twitter followers and YouTube subscribers a Merry Christmas!
Stay safe, don’t eat or drink too much, and as an alternative to bad Christmas TV why not grab some friends or family (or both!) and play Magic?
Happy holidays!
Posted by Alex on December 4th, 2009
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Show 51, the last show of series 4, is now online! It’s been a long series!
This week, the show kicks off with Google Wave, the new communication tool that might change how we talk about decks in the future. I go over what Wave is, and how Magic fits into it at the moment.
After that is a rundown of a couple of events happening this Winter: States 2009 and the Grand Prix Madrid Trial in London. I also talk about my plans for DC in 2010.
As always your feedback is muchly appreciated at show@deckconstruct.com. Alternatively, why not head over to our forums and leave your comments there? As always, you’ll find DC in social media land at Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Twitter. Join us and say hi!
The show will return in the 10s on January 8th 2010. Until then, have a great holiday season!
Thanks for listening!
- DC Red Nose HQ
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Posted by Alex on November 27th, 2009
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We’ve done it! DeckConstruct has reached it’s 50th show! Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show, subscribed, sent us an email or posted on our forums. It’s because of you that DC has been able to see 50 shows. Here’s to another 50!
This week’s show is about Worlds 2009, which took place in Rome, Italy from November 19-22. I go over what I saw, some stuff that happened during Worlds weekend and also what Rome is like. You’ll also hear an interview with Aaron Forsythe, Director of Magic R&D, and a quick interview with Andre Coimbra, the new World Champion.
As always your feedback is muchly appreciated at show@deckconstruct.com. You’ll also find DC at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and now Flickr as well. I’ll be adding photos to Flickr from Rome as well as future events, so check it out!
Thanks for listening!
- DC Password Institute
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