Introductory Post

The meta-game for the collectible card game, Magic the Gathering, is constantly changing and evolving. What is known as the “meta-game” for Magic is all of the different competitive decks that are popular and being used in the competitive world. Keeping up with all of the differences for the meta-game in Magic is a challenge, and is often a frustrating barrier to bypass for new players("TappedOut," 2013). Easily accessible information is difficult to find, and this blog will change that.

Players who join the competitive Magic community immediately find themselves confronted by a variety of different decks. Many of these decks can be comprised of cards that players are not accustomed to. To become accustomed to these decks, players try to familiarize themselves by reading articles about them. Articles can be found online at popular websites like TCGPlayer, StarCityGames, and TappedOut, which have a variety of different articles and sources ("StarCityGames," 2013). However, these sources can have a variety of problems in their articles, ranging from being unclear, full of jargon, and confusing to a new player. A good example of this is an article featured on TCGPlayer titled, The Three Best Proactive Decks in Standard by Craig Wescoe, uses phrases and terminology the reader can find confusing, featuring placeholder names like, “Pro Tour Gatecrash: Jund Aggro, Geist Deck Wins, and The Aristocrats” (Craig Wescoe, 2013)("TCGPlayer," 2013). Confusing jargon like this is usually a turn away for most players, and needs to be eliminated.

My solution to this problem is to have one location where all of the most recent information is compiled in one place in an easy to read format, hence this blog. Having a Magic blog will provide any player curious about shifts in the meta-game with a single place to look for any information and changes to the game explained by a player who is actively involved in the meta-game. I am an active member in the Magic community and frequently discuss the meta-game with experienced Magic players all across the Dallas area, like Richard Vo, Cameron Watkins, and Nathaniel Lawrence. I have been playing the game for over twelve years, and have the skills and insight to easily condense Magic information for newer players. My extensive knowledge and experience with the game will allow me to present this information in a way to reader’s that is clear, concise, and understandable.

Information on the meta-game for Magic will provide new players with an informative introduction to the competitive world of Magic. Having a solitary, clear, and concise source for players is necessary to allow the Magic community to grow and expand. This matter is important to allow players to begin receiving this information.

Dillon Baca

mtgcompetitivemeta@gmail.com

Richardson, TX 75007.

Citations

Craig Wescoe. (2013, February 22). The three best proactive decks in standard.

MTG Deck Builder and Community. (n.d.). TappedOut. Retrieved from http://tappedout.net

SET. (n.d.). Magic The Gathering Strategy, News, Decks, Price Guide and an Online Card Store. TCGPlayer. Retrieved from http://magic.tcgplayer.com/

Star City Games - Articles. (n.d.). Star City Games - World's Largest Magic: The Gathering Store!. Retrieved from http://www.starcitygames.com/tags