Episode 27: Knights of the Necropolis ft. Riley Knight

The Break Down: We talk about the latest MTGO 5-0 deck dumps and the last MTGO Modern Challenge.

The Dive Down: Stan and Zak chat with CFB's Riley Knight.

Timestamps:

4:56 - Start of Break Down

5:32 - Sultai Snow

5:54 - Devoted Karnbo

9:27 - Jeskai Humans

14:08 - RB Goblins

17:22 - Mardu Octomancer

18:39 - Modern Challenge

31:20 - Start of Riley Knight interivew

32:15 - "What’s your favorite Modern deck to play?”

35:28 - “How often do you get to play?”

36:29 - “How has broadcasting Magic events changed your perception of the game?”

39:14 - “What are your most and least favorite decks to discuss while broadcasting?”

41:55 - “Do any banalities in the game get more interesting when you’ve seen them for the thousandth time?”

43:26 - “Does the nature of Modern make covering it different compared to Standard or Limited?”

45:36 - "Are you ever at a loss for things to talk about on coverage?”

47:42 - "Does coverage make you a better player?”

49:46: CFB Modern Madness

57:15 - "Why is playing snow basics strictly better?"

1:00:13 - "Do you like any Modern Horizons cards for Scapeshift?"

1:02:38 - "What effect will the new Force cycle have on Modern?"

1:05:51 - Hogaak discussion.

1:09:08 - "How often do you get concerned with new decks' power levels?"

1:11:48 - "What consequences do overpowered decks have on Modern?"

1:14:13 - "What other decks could Modern Horizons introduce or improve?"

1:17:02 - "Are Modern decks becoming more versatile?"

1:18:40 - "Do you set goals for yourself as a player?"

1:22:33 - "Should combo decks be built to be faster or more resilient?"

1:29:04 - "Could Hogaak get banned before MC Barcelona?"

1:32:48 - "Does WOTC print enough answers to new cards?"

1:40:33 - "How much vegemite do you have on your toast?"

Links from this weeks episode:

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Riley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileyquarytower

CFB Articles: https://www.channelfireball.com/author/riley-knight/

Arena Boys: https://www.channelfireball.com/author/arena-boys/

Half-Arsed History Podcast: https://halfarsedhistory.net

CFB Modern Madness: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/denis-stranjak/modern-madness-the-best-modern-deck-of-all-time/

Deck lists:

Sultai Snow: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1999817#paper

Devoted Karnbo: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2004203#paper

Jeskai Humans: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2004168#paper

RB Goblins: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2004208#paper

Mardu Octomancer: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2004185#paper

Battle of Wits: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2013017#paper

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