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**Commander Social**

This is a weekly Commander podcast about Magic: the Gathering. Your hosts Ryan, and Zack attempt to entertain you with interesting anecdotes about the game of Magic, including their experience running a Commander league.

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MtG Accessories Review - Ep65 Sep 18, 2018

Show notes

MtG Accessories Review

Thanks
1. Mike Condon for the music and editing
2. Tiffany for the logo/icon
1. @BCWSupplies
2. 1. 00:14:26
  2. 00:34:13
3. @Card_Kingdom - 00:57:58
4. @Cathaoir1 - 00:55:44
  1. 00:16:25
  2. 00:27:08
  3. 00:45:45
5. @commandcast
6. @commanderinmtg - 00:24:03
7. Dragon Shield - 00:17:57
  1. 00:11:51
  2. 00:13:52
  3. 00:15:10
8. KMC
9. Monster Deck Boxes - 00:28:43
10. @MothershipGames - 00:27:47
  1. 00:47:42
  2. 00:51:41
11. @MTGApps
12. @mutility - 00:46:51
13. @stanleytools - 00:31:12
14. @StarCityGames - 00:29:29
  1. 00:10:46
  2. 00:12:08
  3. 00:15:58
  4. 00:24:57
15. @TolarianCollege
  1. 00:02:31
  2. 00:20:16
  3. 00:26:14
  4. 00:40:57
  5. 00:42:41
  6. 00:53:38
16. @UltimateGuard
  1. 00:16:25
  2. 00:27:07
  3. 00:35:42
  4. 00:56:56
17. @UltraProIntl
Ep 65 Community Spotlight:
1. Homage to The Professor
2. 1. TCC Report Card - http://www.tolariancommunitycollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/TCCReportCardLive.pdf
  2. Ice Bucket Challenge (Double Sleeves FTW) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKrU35UDH18
  1. KMC Perfect Fits
  2. 1. https://www.kmcsleeves.com/products.php?cat=Perfect+Size
    1. https://www.kmcsleeves.com/products.php?cat=4
  3. KMC Hyper Mat
    1. https://www.ultrapro.com/product_info.php?products_id=6429
  4. Eclipse Sleeves (Packs of 100 now, as I learned from Command Zone)
    1. http://www.dragonshield.com/standard-sleeves/matte-100
  5. Dragon Shield
3. Sleeves
  1. Ultimate Guard Flip N Tray
  2. 1. https://ultimateguard.com/en/flip-n-tray/flip-n-tray-100-xenoskin
  3. 200 Card Twin Flip N Tray Xenoskin Deck Case - https://www.amazon.com/Card-Twin-Flip-Xenoskin-Black/dp/B016CWIEMK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1535859571&sr=8-7&keywords=ultimate+guard
    1. https://ultimateguard.com/en/boulder/boulder-100-deck-case
  4. Ultimate Guard Boulder
    1. https://www.ultrapro.com/product_list.php?cPath=71_138
  5. WotC Ultra Pro
4. Deck Boxes
  1. Stanley 10 compartment box: https://www.zoro.com/stanley-compartment-box-10-compartments-014710r/i/G0295827/feature-product?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwa689JKb3QIVDBlpCh3Ghgz9EAQYAiABEgLxnfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
  2. Standard 800/1000 count BCW cardboard boxes: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/800-card-storage-box
  3. Library Card Catalog
    1. Ultimate Guard QuadRow ZipFolio: https://ultimateguard.com/en/quadrow/quadrow-zipfolio
    2. Ultra Pro 4 Row Binders: https://www.ultrapro.com/product_list.php?cPath=69_180
  4. Binders
5. Home Storage
  1. Superhive
  2. 1. https://ultimateguard.com/en/superhive/superhive-550
  3. Ultimate Guard Arkhive 400+ XenoSkin Card Game, Green, One Size - https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guard-Arkhive-XenoSkin-Green/dp/B01MAXUCDJ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535859571&sr=8-3&keywords=ultimate+guard&dpID=31vcOKu8WUL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
6. Travel Storage
  1. Lifelinker App
  2. 1. https://collected.company/lifelinker/
    1. http://slie.ch/mutility/
  3. Mutility
    1. MTG Trades - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mtg-trades/id736701892?mt=8
    2. MTG Guide - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mtg-guide/id378754271
  4. Tangent: Speaking of Apps, there are these two excellent MtG companion apps for the iPhone
    1. https://mtg.gamepedia.com/File:Life_Counter_Arsenal.jpg
  5. Spin Down Dial Life Counter (Like from Commander Anthology 2017)
7. Life Trackers
  1. Ultimate Guard Mat Case
  2. 1. https://ultimateguard.com/en/accessories/flip-n-tray-mat-case
    1. https://www.ultrapro.com/product_list.php?cPath=70_141
  3. Ultra Pro Mats
  4. Card kingdom - The Command Center - https://www.cardkingdom.com/mtg-supplies/the-command-center
8. Playmats
Main Topic - Accessories
1. You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com
2. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/BrothersWarPodcast
  1. Group
  2. https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherswarcast/
  3. Official Page:
  4. https://www.facebook.com/brotherswarcast/
3. Facebook -
4. You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com
5. On twitter @brotherswarcast
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
6. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. http://www.imdb.me/cjwostal
7. CJ individually @Sudge1
  1. dinosaurtalk.net
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
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Battlebond Set Review - Ep49 May 29, 2018

Show notes

Battlebond Set Review

Thanks
1. Mike Condon for the music and editing
2. Tiffany for the logo/icon
1. @CCOPodcast - 00:04:17
2. @commanderinmtg - 00:04:17, 00:26:38
3. @CommandTime - 00:04:17
4. @MothershipGames - 00:07:21
5. @GavinVerhey - 00:26:38, 01:01:53
6. @CommandersBrew - 00:28:42
7. @GabySpartz - 00:33:42
Ep 49 Community Spotlight:
1. Disclaimer: Just the cards spoiled up until 5/24
2. Battlebond cards not available in Gatherer yet, so check them out here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/battlebond-2018-05-25
  1. Regna, the Redeemer & Krav, the Unredeemed
  2. Will Kenrith & Rowan Kenrith
  3. Toothy, Imaginary Friend & Pir, Imaginative Rascal
  4. Virtus the Veiled & Gorm the Great
  5. Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom & Okaun, Eye of Chaos
  6. Sylvia Brightspear & Khorvath Brightflame
3. Partners
  1. Arena Rector
  2. Play of the Game
  3. Regna’s Sanction
  4. Brightling
4. White
  1. Arcane Artisan
  2. Fumble
  3. Game Plan
  4. Huddle Up
  5. Out of Bounds
  6. Spellseeker
5. Blue
  1. Archfiend of Despair
  2. Stunning Reversal
  3. Thrilling Encore
  4. Virtus’s Maneuver
6. Black
  1. Bonus Round
  2. Najeela, the Blade-Blossum
  3. Korvath’s Fury
  4. Stolen Strategy
7. Red
  1. Bramble Sovereign
  2. Generous Patron
  3. Pir’s Whim
8. Green
  1. Archon of Valor’s Reach
  2. Last One Standing
9. Multicolored
  1. Victory Chimes
10. Artifact
  1. Talk about all 5 Crowd Lands at once
11. Land
12. Reprints
Main Topic - Battlebond Set Review
1. You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com
2. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqS_bKvsjalCoDFozWiK_w
  1. Group
  2. https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherswarcast/
  3. Official Page:
  4. https://www.facebook.com/brotherswarcast/
3. Facebook -
4. You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com
5. On twitter @brotherswarcast
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
6. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. http://www.imdb.me/cjwostal
7. CJ individually @Sudge1
  1. dinosaurtalk.net
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
Signoff

Deck Tech: Muldrotha, the Gravetide - Ep45 May 01, 2018

Show notes

Deck Tech: Muldrotha, the Gravetide - Ep45

Thanks
1. Mike Condon for the music and editing
2. Tiffany for the logo/icon
  1. J-Gravy - Twitter @joshgravytrain and Instagram @JayGravy
  2. Niels - Twitter @mtgkaylesh
  3. William - @Daxx200
  4. Zachary - @NekroZach
  5. Michael
  6. Connor
  7. Justyn
  8. Joshua
3. The Facebook group for suggestions
1. Facebook Group peeps: 00:11:19
3. @Copain26 - 00:18:40
4. @commandcast - 00:56:38
Ep 45 Community Spotlight:
1. Deck theme - Getting things to the yard and playing them
2. 1. Note this is a first draft of the deck.
  2. 1. https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/attack-of-muldrotha-1
  1. 25 creatures
  2. 16 Sorceries
  3. 7 Artifacts
  4. 1 Enchantment
  5. 12 Instants
  6. 38 Lands
  7. 3.29 Average CMC
3. Stats
4. Creatures
5. Instants and Sorceries
  1. Sultai Ascendancy
6. Enchantments
7. Artifacts
  1. Looting
  2. Dredge
  3. Creatures with ETB effects
8. Discuss Synergies
  1. Seal of Doom
  2. Seal of Primordium
  3. Lotus Petal
  4. Second Chance (Risky)
  5. Contamination (This is just MEAN)
  6. Mindslaver (Also mean)
  7. Altar of Dementia
  8. Urza's Bauble / Mishra's Bauble
  9. Expedition Map
  10. Memory Jar
  11. Survival of the Fittest
9. Discuss cards Ryan thinks should be added
Main Topic - Attack of the Muldrotha
1. You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com
2. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqS_bKvsjalCoDFozWiK_w
  1. Group
  2. https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherswarcast/
  3. Official Page:
  4. https://www.facebook.com/brotherswarcast/
3. Facebook -
4. You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com
5. On twitter @brotherswarcast
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
6. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. http://www.imdb.me/cjwostal
7. CJ individually @Sudge1
  1. dinosaurtalk.net
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
Signoff

We'll Be Back Next Week Mar 06, 2018

Show notes

You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqS_bKvsjalCoDFozWiK_w
1. Group
2. https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherswarcast/
3. Official Page:
4. https://www.facebook.com/brotherswarcast/
Facebook -
You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com
On twitter @brotherswarcast
Ryan individually @greenegeek
CJ individually @Sudge1
1. http://www.imdb.me/cjwostal

Episode 24 - Art of the Group Game Nov 21, 2017

Show notes

Art of the Group Game

Today we're going to talk about how to bring your A-game for the group game. Group games in MTG can range from silly and casual to cutthroat and political. The Commander format lends itself to a more casual atmosphere since the decks are usually slower off the block, but getting knocked out first always sucks so we're going to talk about what it takes to thrive and survive in a multi-hour game against your closest geeks. But before we get to the Art of the Group Game…
Community Spotlight:
1. Mad Hatter - 00:04:40
2. @z4ck38 - 00:13:54
Thanks
1. Mike Condon for the music and editing
2. Tiffany for the logo/icon
3. Special Thanks to Dylan Hicks for the use of their Thunder Clap sound in the episode: http://www.flashkit.com/soundfx/Nature/Storm/Lightnin-Dylan_Hi-8584/index.php
Main Topic - Art of the Group Game
1. Overview of what a group game is
  1. Touch on some of the group game types
    1. Kitchen Table Magic
    2. Emperor / Two Headed Giant
    3. Arch-Enemy
    4. Commander
  2. Talk about finding the right number of players per table
    1. I like 4. Lee made a table
  3. Review the specifics of the Commander group rules
    1. Command Zone
    2. 21 points to kill with commander
2. Powerful Mechanics
  1. Talk about what types of card mechanics are powerful in group games
    1. Targeting all opponents
      1. Extort - Blind Obedience
    2. Targeting all players
      1. Pestilence / Pyrohemia
    3. Abilities that scale with opponents
3. Un-fun Mechanics
  1. Things that make the game too slow
    1. Staxy cards - Winter Orb
    2. Meekstone
  2. Things that kill the pace of the game
    1. Wipes
    2. Mass LD (Armageddon)
  3. Things that make players feel left out or bored or lose control
    1. Long combos
    2. Shared Fate
    3. Possibility Storm
4. Fun Cards
  1. Talk about our favorite group cards
    1. Ryan
    2. Lee
      1. Pestilence
      2. Crown of Doom
      3. Syphon cards (see links above)
5. Politics
  1. Tricks for manipulating the table
    1. Fake Favors
    2. Threat naming
    3. Round Table Beats
  2. Grudges
    1. Linger threats
  3. Sequential game strategies
    1. When you are going to lose you can set up some good karma for the next match
    2. Make joke alliances before games, and then do something beneficial to the partner… the implications are binding.
Signoff
1. Lee, where can people find you online? Please don’t
2. You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com

1. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqS_bKvsjalCoDFozWiK_w

1. You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com
2. On twitter @brotherswarcast
3. Ryan individually @greenegeek

Episode 13 - Commander 2017 First Impressions Sep 05, 2017

Show notes

Commander 2017 First Impressions

Thanks
1. Mike Condon for the music and editing
2. Tiffany for the logo/icon
3. Special Thanks: Blake Rasmussen (on Twitter @blakepr) for giving us a shoutout on the Daily Magic Update
Main Topic - Commander 2017 First Impressions
1. Cards that played well
  1. Cats
    1. Hammer of Nazahn
    2. Traverse the Outlands
  2. Vampire
    1. Edgar Markov
    2. Patron of the Vein
  3. Wizard
  4. Dragon
    1. Fractured Identity
    2. Kindred Discovery
2. Curses!
Signoff
1. Zack is on Twitter @z4ck38
2. You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqS_bKvsjalCoDFozWiK_w
4. You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com
5. On twitter @brotherswarcast
6. Ryan individually @greenegeek
7. AJ individually @ajbwcast

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