Reuben | beatsandskies
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Red deck player, co-organiser of the APAC Premodern Webcam League, MS Paint “Artist”, and writer of Precon related stuff | He/Him | Aotearoa NZ
That’s 15 further precons complete, and only 2000 odd left to go. If you count ones from Shandalar and MTGO etc too. Which obviously I do.
December 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
That’s 15 further precons complete, and only 2000 odd left to go. If you count ones from Shandalar and MTGO etc too. Which obviously I do.
So what if you took one of the @mtgarena.com Starter Deck Duels decks and built it in paper using Double Feature printings? What would that be like? A question you’ll never have an answer to because nobody would be strange enough to actually put the time and effort into doing something like that.
December 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
So what if you took one of the @mtgarena.com Starter Deck Duels decks and built it in paper using Double Feature printings? What would that be like? A question you’ll never have an answer to because nobody would be strange enough to actually put the time and effort into doing something like that.
I’ve never played Yu-Gi-Oh! but occasionally a history video (like this one) will pop up as a recommendation and they’re usually really fascinating. The Gishki FTK deck seems to be the equivalent of MTG’s Eggs deck, and interestingly this went down a couple months after Pro Tour Return to Ravnica.
How One Man Sabotaged a Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament for 1,523 Players
YouTube video by Squiddys
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December 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I’ve never played Yu-Gi-Oh! but occasionally a history video (like this one) will pop up as a recommendation and they’re usually really fascinating. The Gishki FTK deck seems to be the equivalent of MTG’s Eggs deck, and interestingly this went down a couple months after Pro Tour Return to Ravnica.
Going through the @sorcerytcg.bsky.social Gothic precons a second time (sleeving them up) and these are my favourite cards from each deck. Based pretty exclusively on the art. The Harbringer deck especially was a particularly difficult choice. 10 Tonne Slug and Call of the Sea were my almosts.
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Going through the @sorcerytcg.bsky.social Gothic precons a second time (sleeving them up) and these are my favourite cards from each deck. Based pretty exclusively on the art. The Harbringer deck especially was a particularly difficult choice. 10 Tonne Slug and Call of the Sea were my almosts.
In today’s episode of Commander is a silly format which shouldn’t exist but I’m not too proud to take advantage of the whims of its playerbase… I only had one of these in my bulk. Surprisingly. Time to put it into my trade binder where it’ll sit unloved until it is time to go back into the Saga box.
December 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
In today’s episode of Commander is a silly format which shouldn’t exist but I’m not too proud to take advantage of the whims of its playerbase… I only had one of these in my bulk. Surprisingly. Time to put it into my trade binder where it’ll sit unloved until it is time to go back into the Saga box.
This account was originally just to automatically post stuff from my MTG Precon focused Wordpress site. But nothing that WoTC has released this year has had any appeal to me. Next year, maybe. Return of Theme Decks in Lorwyn is promising. But honestly… I’m not sure if I care. Pic related. :)
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This account was originally just to automatically post stuff from my MTG Precon focused Wordpress site. But nothing that WoTC has released this year has had any appeal to me. Next year, maybe. Return of Theme Decks in Lorwyn is promising. But honestly… I’m not sure if I care. Pic related. :)
So I hear people are into Professional Magic related drama? Well, it doesn’t get much bigger than this one. This newly re-edited (and able to be monetised properly) 40 minute deep dive into Mike Long’s lap is definitely worth a watch. Even if you already watched the longer cut.
1998 US Nationals - Director's Cut
YouTube video by The Tranquil Domain
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December 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
So I hear people are into Professional Magic related drama? Well, it doesn’t get much bigger than this one. This newly re-edited (and able to be monetised properly) 40 minute deep dive into Mike Long’s lap is definitely worth a watch. Even if you already watched the longer cut.
I really should actually try MTGO at some point. I mean I have an account and it’s downloaded on my computer… but that’s as far as I’ve gotten.
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I really should actually try MTGO at some point. I mean I have an account and it’s downloaded on my computer… but that’s as far as I’ve gotten.
The dates aren’t quite locked in yet: we’re discussing how soon after Christmas/New Years we want to kick off. But I’ve earmarked this art for a poster for a while now, and with Margaret Organ-Kean doing illustrations in the new Lorwyn set (her past piece was for Tempest in 1997) it seemed time.
December 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The dates aren’t quite locked in yet: we’re discussing how soon after Christmas/New Years we want to kick off. But I’ve earmarked this art for a poster for a while now, and with Margaret Organ-Kean doing illustrations in the new Lorwyn set (her past piece was for Tempest in 1997) it seemed time.
So I tried to do the Japanese triangle deck pic thing which was all the rage in the Pauper and Premodern scenes (and assumedly Japanese Middle School scene?) a few weeks ago. But I didn’t check any references before doing so. Don’t think I got it quite right. But hey: it’s the premodern.com list!
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
So I tried to do the Japanese triangle deck pic thing which was all the rage in the Pauper and Premodern scenes (and assumedly Japanese Middle School scene?) a few weeks ago. But I didn’t check any references before doing so. Don’t think I got it quite right. But hey: it’s the premodern.com list!
What were your first four Commander decks?
December 7, 2025 at 6:19 AM
What were your first four Commander decks?
So @moxfield.com has a @sorcerytcg.bsky.social version of thier site now? This is pretty awesome to see! sorcery.moxfield.com
Search Results | Corefield - Search engine for Sorcery: Contested Realm
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December 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
So @moxfield.com has a @sorcerytcg.bsky.social version of thier site now? This is pretty awesome to see! sorcery.moxfield.com
So guess which weirdo they let have access to the Wiki Bluesky account? Probably the same one who meant to go back and tweak this post a little bit but instead got distracted by reading 23 year old tournament reports from the Snapcaster Mage. Oops.
Could Eivind Nitter be the most fashionable #MTG Pro Tour Champion? He turned up for the Top 8 Draft of 2002 Pro Tour Nice in a new #DolceandGabbana combo, and left $30,000 richer. #FridayNightMagic
Eivind Nitter
Eivind Nitter is a former professional player, Norwegian National Champion and European Champion who was as well known for his fashion choices as he was for his playing ability.[1] He celebrated his…
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December 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
So guess which weirdo they let have access to the Wiki Bluesky account? Probably the same one who meant to go back and tweak this post a little bit but instead got distracted by reading 23 year old tournament reports from the Snapcaster Mage. Oops.
Watched the 2018 Stallone film Backtrace last night, which certainly was a 2018 Stallone film. But I did keep expecting that Modine would sit down and start explaining what made Chicago’s 1972 smash hit “Saturday in the Park” great, before complaining that his reaction videos keep getting blocked.
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Watched the 2018 Stallone film Backtrace last night, which certainly was a 2018 Stallone film. But I did keep expecting that Modine would sit down and start explaining what made Chicago’s 1972 smash hit “Saturday in the Park” great, before complaining that his reaction videos keep getting blocked.
I am to blame for all but one of these, haha. All non-American former pro-players should be shaking in your boots: you’re next! Alternatively, if you want to spare yourself some pain then feel free to send me through a good headshot: the sideboard coverage team weren’t always the best photographers!
A roundup of newly created articles from the last week, mostly concerning professional play. 🧵:
#MagicTheGathering #MTGWiki
#MagicTheGathering #MTGWiki
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I am to blame for all but one of these, haha. All non-American former pro-players should be shaking in your boots: you’re next! Alternatively, if you want to spare yourself some pain then feel free to send me through a good headshot: the sideboard coverage team weren’t always the best photographers!
@flamedash.bsky.social Kia ora Johanna. I’m currently creating pages for Nationals on the MTG Wiki (mtg.wiki/page/Finnish...) and I came across a link to your “history project” article on mtg.bore. Unfortunately this isn’t archived by Wayback. Can you help me with some Finnish information? Reuben.
Finnish National Championships
National Championship tournaments were held annually in Finland from 1995 through to 2011, then again in 2017 and 2018.[1][2] The winner of these events was named Finnish Champion and ...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
@flamedash.bsky.social Kia ora Johanna. I’m currently creating pages for Nationals on the MTG Wiki (mtg.wiki/page/Finnish...) and I came across a link to your “history project” article on mtg.bore. Unfortunately this isn’t archived by Wayback. Can you help me with some Finnish information? Reuben.
What’s the coolest Premodern era art sadly attached to a card which isn’t really good enough to play? Maybe it’s this one: it’s a pretty strong contender at the very least. Makes a pretty awesome event poster if nothing else, so that’s cool.
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
What’s the coolest Premodern era art sadly attached to a card which isn’t really good enough to play? Maybe it’s this one: it’s a pretty strong contender at the very least. Makes a pretty awesome event poster if nothing else, so that’s cool.
Do this. :)
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November 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Do this. :)
Posting this here so I can reference it on the wiki! :)
For context: MaRo has mentioned that there was a 1994 Belgian Nats in a few articles, but I couldn’t find anything about it. So I emailed Carl Devos who did reports on the Dojo (and is still doing OS93/94 reports on zongo.be/magic) and boom:
For context: MaRo has mentioned that there was a 1994 Belgian Nats in a few articles, but I couldn’t find anything about it. So I emailed Carl Devos who did reports on the Dojo (and is still doing OS93/94 reports on zongo.be/magic) and boom:
November 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Posting this here so I can reference it on the wiki! :)
For context: MaRo has mentioned that there was a 1994 Belgian Nats in a few articles, but I couldn’t find anything about it. So I emailed Carl Devos who did reports on the Dojo (and is still doing OS93/94 reports on zongo.be/magic) and boom:
For context: MaRo has mentioned that there was a 1994 Belgian Nats in a few articles, but I couldn’t find anything about it. So I emailed Carl Devos who did reports on the Dojo (and is still doing OS93/94 reports on zongo.be/magic) and boom:
Ok, this is pretty concerning. I get frustrated with the low resolution many/most older videos have for sure, but this is not the way to go about things.
Youtube has announced that all low-res videos (i.e. older ones) are to be automatically AI upscaled to HD.
Creators can opt-out on a per video basis (but the channel may be long abandoned).
When researching props or behind the scenes, old videos are useful, but not if upscaling produces artefacts.
Creators can opt-out on a per video basis (but the channel may be long abandoned).
When researching props or behind the scenes, old videos are useful, but not if upscaling produces artefacts.
October 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Ok, this is pretty concerning. I get frustrated with the low resolution many/most older videos have for sure, but this is not the way to go about things.
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From @jespermyrfors.bsky.social, The Dark set art director over on Facebook:
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
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“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
From @jespermyrfors.bsky.social, The Dark set art director over on Facebook:
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
Kia ora, I’m Reuben and Hybrid is fine in monocoloured Commander decks. However I also think off-coloured activated abilities shouldn’t count towards colour identity. You could play Gruul Guildmage in your Alesha, Who Smiles at Death deck — and not Orzhov Guildmage — but couldn’t pay 3G for +2/+2.
October 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Kia ora, I’m Reuben and Hybrid is fine in monocoloured Commander decks. However I also think off-coloured activated abilities shouldn’t count towards colour identity. You could play Gruul Guildmage in your Alesha, Who Smiles at Death deck — and not Orzhov Guildmage — but couldn’t pay 3G for +2/+2.
Many Magic Players ask the question… what team at Worlds 2018 was the most Metal?
And the winner is…
BULGARIA!
And the winner is…
BULGARIA!
October 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Many Magic Players ask the question… what team at Worlds 2018 was the most Metal?
And the winner is…
BULGARIA!
And the winner is…
BULGARIA!
By dumbest they clearly mean best ever.
I read the dumbest joke today. "no matter how goth you are, Melkor is Morgoth."
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 AM
By dumbest they clearly mean best ever.