Best Drafting Archetypes Podcasts (2025)

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Limited Resources 817 - Edge of Eternities Draft Walkthrough 1:21:57

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis talk about the arena open from last weekend and then do two full drafts of Edge of Eternities! The guys get some nice opens and find their lanes in a premiere and traditional draft, talking through their picks the whole way! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https:…

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Episode 22 - Perigee Beckoner 24:12

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This week I'm diving into Perigee Beckoner, one of the sweetest black commons in EOE, and exploring the myriad of combos and synergy this card provides. BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/6082db0ccd3e4efea19c5cf4969bd9a0/0?view=deck BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/1?view=deck…

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189 [Small Batch] Pipe Dreams: The Quintessential Pipe Club 41:40

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Send us a text Well met Friends! In this episode of the Get Pipe Podcast, Nick the imaginative concept of 'The Order of the Ember,' a fictitious pipe club that embodies the spirit of camaraderie and tradition among pipe smokers. Nick discusses the club's origins, rituals, and the importance of community in preserving the art of pipe smoking. He emp…

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#244: 4 Strategies to Finally Finish the Story You Start 20:01

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Do you have a folder full of half-finished drafts? You’re not alone. Almost every writer has started a story with excitement, only to abandon it when the magic fades. In this episode, I’ll share why this happens, the mindset shifts that help you stay the course, and four practical strategies to keep you moving forward even when the middle gets mess…

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Limited Resources 816 - Assemble the Cheontourage for Edge of Eternities Limited! 1:07:29

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall welcomes Paul Cheon back on the show to get his take on Edge of Eternities Limited! The guys use two crack-a-packs as a conversation starter for where Paul is at with the format, recap their Arena Direct experiences, and even talk a little burritos. Enjoy! Paul's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@haum…

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Episode 21 - Illvoi Galeblade 24:54

8d ago24:54

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As the format develops, I turn to an old Magic strategy article for gameplay guidance. More specifically, I'm examining how managing your life total (and your opponents'!) can lend you a big leg up in Edge of Eternities. Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything - https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ UB …

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188 Sandblasted Banter: The Calm Before the Reuion 1:42:46

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss the latest happenings in the pipe community In the segments, Adam and Nick choose This or That in magic pipe topics and Adam puts breakfast cereals into his ultimate Blind Tier List. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER: Blu-Ray: https:…

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REPLAY - Story Beats Act I 32:31

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Diving into the Writer Syndrome archive we're revisiting our Story Beats episodes from 2023. Using Save the Cat! Writes A Novel as a jumping off point, Russ and Tim do a deep dive into the Act I story beats, and reference how this methodology was useful in crafting their own works.By Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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#243: What If I’m Not Good Enough? A Pep Talk for New Writers 14:36

10d ago14:36

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Every writer wrestles with doubt from time to time. But if you don’t know how to handle it, that doubt can stall your story for months or even years. In this episode, I’m dismantling three of the most common myths that keep writers stuck and replacing them with truths you can lean on. So you can keep showing up for your story with a sense of wonder…

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Limited Resources 815 - Edge of Eternities Format Overview 1:12:05

14d ago1:12:05

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis launch into Edge of Eternities draft. The guys have been jamming, and they have thoughts on spacecraft, removal, do a few crack-a-packs and talk about some highlight archetypes as well! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR i…

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Episode 20 - Survey Mechan 24:48

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Edge of Eternities hasn't been kind to me, but one bright spot is the "differently named lands" payoffs have been sweet! I spend some time talking about pulling out of a slump, how to build decks to not flood, and finally why Survey Mechan and All-Fates Scroll are so much fun. UG Mechans - https://www.17lands.com/deck/46436fc2a4574e7f892fc578abe915…

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187 The Courier: Brunlo and The Golden Claw 1:21:59

15d ago1:21:59

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Nick reads the latest tale from the Courier who ventured out to meet some hairy friends in the Borderlands In the segments, Adam and Nick discuss the latest Sun Bear release in Tin Art a la Carte and then talk Over Under, baby edition. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE…

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#242: Writing Backstory: 3 Game-Changing Tips 11:25

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Backstory often gets blamed for slowing a story down. Writers are told to cut it, sprinkle it lightly, or avoid it altogether. But here’s the truth: the wrong backstory, delivered the wrong way, at the wrong time is the problem. Used with intention, backstory can reveal the wounds and desires that drive your character, raise the stakes, and transfo…

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Episode 19 - Gene Pollinator 29:19

23d ago29:19

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Talking about my lean, green, mean friend Gene! There's some promising historical precedence for cards like Gene Pollinator, so I'm talking through those as a backdrop before taking a look at some of the things Gene can do in Edge of Eternities. Whole pile of Gx 2-1s - still haven't felt like I've gotten one that's particularly great - https://www.…

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186 Puff and Ponder: Your Pipe Burning Desires 1:34:21

22d ago1:34:21

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss their top three pipe burning desires while also discussing those of the Galactic Get Piped Pipe Club In the segments, Adam ranks pipe shapes as Over Rated or Under Rated and then Adam and Nick try to beat the heat in This or That. Support the show PURCH…

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Limited Resources 814 - Edge of Eternities Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare 3:13:18

23d ago3:13:18

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare and mythic rare (plus two bonus sheets!) in Edge of Eternities! The guys go over them in detail so you know which ones to go for, and which ones to avoid as you work your way into the new format! This one has some curveballs thrown in there too! You can support Limited Resourc…

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REPLAY - Story Archetypes 18:21

25d ago18:21

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A replay of an episode recorded in 2023. Story archetypes are a great starting point for building your narrative. In this episode Russ and Tim discuss the seven core story archetypes that can be found in most fiction, how they can be used to create engaging novels, and how they used (or didn't use) them for their own projects.…

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#241: 3 Ways To Write A Hook-Worthy First Sentence 16:25

24d ago16:25

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Your opening line is your reader’s first invitation into your story, so it has to do more than just start the book. It has to hook. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 powerful strategies to craft a first sentence that grabs your readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful…

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185 What's Up In Smoke: The Smitty's Cigar Smoke Show Summer 2025 1:37:55

29d ago1:37:55

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam tells the listeners about his experience at the Smitty's Cigar Smoke Show Summer 2025 In the segments, Adam ranks pipe smoking items as Over Rated or Under Rated and then ranks musicians and bands in Blind Rank List. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER…

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Limited Resources 813 - Edge of Eternities Set Review: Common and Uncommon 4:22:40

1M ago4:22:40

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Edge of Eternities! The guys go over them in detail so you know which ones to go for, and which ones to avoid as you work your way into the new format! Enjoy! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresour…

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#240: 4 Powerful Ways To Show Character Change 19:49

1M ago19:49

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We don’t just read stories to find out what happens. We read to witness who a character becomes. So how do you show that change? Not by stating it outright, or having another character comment on it, but through behavior, inner voice, and choices that reveal an internal shift. In this episode, we’re breaking down what character transformation looks…

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Episode 18 - 10 Hot Topics in Edge of Eternities 41:51

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The great beyond beckons - Edge of Eternities is almost here, and it's a challenging set to evaluate! I posit 10 big question marks I have before I get my hands on the cards, covering Spacecraft, fixing, and more. Plus - stay tuned for some secret bonus content.By Sam Pratt

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Limited Resources 812 - Final Fantasy Sunset Show 1:09:21

1M ago1:09:21

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do the sunset show for Final Fantasy! What started out a bit strangely ended up being one of the most well-balanced and well-rounded formats we've ever had. A classic! Hear the guys talk about Final Fantasy before we say goodbye to it! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: ht…

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Episode 17 - Summon: G.F. Ifrit 23:46

1M ago23:46

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I'm saying goodbye to a banger of a limited format - with one part grab bag (miscellaneous card eval) and one part format retrospective. UG Towns - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a0db8e045374966bb04ccda2bf8882a/0?view=deck Ethan's Steal-n-sac - https://imgur.com/a/S40hpcL BR ft. Summon: Anima - https://www.17lands.com/deck/62c98240248c46e7b0be000fa6…

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184 Pipe Lines: Forgotten Pipes and the Piperman 1:32:21

1M ago1:32:21

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick flex their poem muscles and write about reunited pipes, forgotten pipes, the Piperman, and a pipe at the ball game. In the segments, Adam and Nick choose their favorite pipe nostalgia topics in This or That and then build their Mount Rushmore of best sporting e…

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The Third Draft & Beyond 36:22

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If you've survived the second draft, congrats! But you still have quite a way to go on your journey, which brings us to the third draft and beyond. Refining sentence structure and word choice, incorporating beta reader feedback, eliminating crunch words and phrases, the drafts where the polish happens. In this episode, Russ and Tim reflect on their…

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#239: 3 Quick Tips For Writing Stronger Dialogue 18:41

1M ago18:41

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When dialogue works, it feels alive. It's charged with tension. It reveals character, drives the plot, and leaves space for the reader to lean in and feel what’s left unsaid. But when it doesn’t? It falls flat, feels forced, or gets skimmed over entirely. In this episode, I’m breaking down three essential tips to help you write dialogue that feels …

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Limited Resources 811 - Final Fantasy Draft Walkthrough 1:16:49

1M ago1:16:49

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis do two full draft walkthroughs of Final Fantasy draft! The guys fire up a best-of-one and and traditional draft of Final Fantasy so you can see every step of the way through both drafts and get an idea for what the guys are liking in FIN draft! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page…

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Episode 16 - White Auracite 25:01

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White is the most aggressive color in FIN for sure. However, aggressive decks carry a different meaning than they did a few years ago. I take a look at some of the ways aggro has changed over the past couple of years, and dive into what my white decks of every color look like. F.I.R.E. Design article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/card-preview…

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183 Down the Rabbit Bowl: Nathan Davis of Greywoodie 1:49:48

1M ago1:49:48

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick sit down with Nathan Davis, the man of many hats but most recently known for Greywoodie Pipes and the Greywoodie Show. In the segments, Adam rates pipe social media Over Under topics and then answers a few Ask Adam Anything questions Check out the Greywoodie Sh…

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#238: What To Do When Feedback Shakes Your Confidence 14:09

2M ago14:09

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You’ve finally shared your pages with someone. Maybe it was a critique partner, a writing group, an editor, or beta reader. You were nervous, but hopeful, maybe even excited, and then the feedback came. And now you’re spiraling. Maybe they pointed out something you thought you’d nailed, or they didn’t understand your main character, or they told yo…

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Limited Resources 810 - Seirkovitz on FIN, Staying Open in Draft, Vehicles, and Equipment 1:35:42

2M ago1:35:42

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome Serkovitz back on the show to talk about FIN draft and why staying open in this set is even more important than ever, plus do a crack-a-pack, talk vehicles and equipment, and more! Sierko on X: https://x.com/Sierkovitz Sierko on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sierkovitz You can support Limi…

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Episode 15 - Reach the Horizon 29:08

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This week I'm tackling a topic near and dear to my heart - splashing and multicolor! While splashing is somewhat of a rarity in FIN, there are plenty of spots where the third, fourth, or fifth color adds something great. What are our fixing options, and what types of cards ask us to stretch our manabase? Limited Level Ups manabase video - https://w…

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182 Smoke Seminars: Smoke Shop Etiquette 1:43:59

2M ago1:43:59

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss the proper etiquette in smoke shops In the segments, Nick is asked a couple questions in Ask Nick Anything and then Adam ranks his mor Hell Yeah Brother things. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER: Blu-Ray: https://getpiped.co/products…

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The Second Draft 36:21

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So you've completed a first draft of your manuscript. Now what? The real work begins. Writing is re-writing and the second draft is a heavy lift of fixing those major character and plot issues that creep in during that first vomit draft. This episode Russ and Tim talk about the trials and tribulations of the second draft and how important it is whe…

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#237: 3 Writing Myths That Might Be Holding You Back 17:53

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There’s a lot of writing advice out there, but not all of it serves you. In this episode, we’re unpacking 3 common writing myths that might be slowing you down or making you second-guess your story. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your permission to let go of the “rules” and reconnect with the story you need to tell. Episode Web Page Not sure…

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Limited Resources 809 - Arena Direct Madness Plus Combos in Final Fantasy Draft 1:19:41

2M ago1:19:41

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis go over the kind of crazy Arena Direct event from the weekend, plus the Pro Tour, MagicCon Vegas, two crack-a-packs, and a bunch of cool combos and interactions from Final Fantasy! LR Episode Finder: https://datasavvy.xyz/LRSelect/ You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https:…

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Episode 14 - Black Mage's Rod 22:19

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Armed with a weekend of drafts from Magic Con Vegas, this week I'm looking at Black Mage's Rod. Which decks want Black Mage's Rod, and how does it stack up against the other black 2 drops? Game against Cuneo (UB) - https://www.17lands.com/history/12daee6c80754ff58649d1f9f56e98f3/7/0 My paper UB deck - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/p…

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181 The Draft Hole: Pipe Smoker Archetypes 0:47

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick go head to head in The Draft Hole, selecting the best pipe smoking archetypes. In the segments, they do back to back This or Thats: First about pipe smoking conditions and the next about hot and cold items/scenarios. Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIA…

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#236: From Chaos To Clarity: How To Make Sense Of Your Messy Draft 18:59

2M ago18:59

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Writing your first novel can feel like dumping 1000 puzzle pieces onto the floor without the picture on the box to guide you. You've got characters, scenes, maybe even a few moments you love, but you have no clear sense of what it all adds up to. If you're staring at your messy draft thinking, What even is this? - don't worry. You're not alone, and…

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Episode 13 - Sorceress's Schemes 24:13

2M ago24:13

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Sorceress's Schemes is a really sweet data darling from the first week of FIN limited. It's pretty obvious where it fits in (BR and UR), but why exactly does it perform well in those decks? Are there any other places we can play it? BR (from me) - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3048cce3f745424c882a6eb8b89cab07/0?view=deck UR (from Chonce on Discord) …

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180 Pipe Up: Avatar, The Last Air Bender 1:37:53

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Send us a text Support the show PURCHASE BATTLE OF THE BRIAR FOREVER: Blu-Ray: https://getpiped.co/products/battle-of-the-briar or Digital Copy: https://www.patreon.com/GetPiped/shop/battle-of-briar-pipe-smoking-documentary-690160 __________ Don't forget to subscribe/follow the GPP so you never miss an episode. We want to hear from you! If you have…

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Limited Resources 808 - Final Fantasy Format Overview 1:21:35

2M ago1:21:35

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis delve into the fresh new format with two crack-a-packs, three archetype breakdowns, single card discussion, and whole lot of nonsense! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brought to you buy Ultimate Guard! Check out the best ge…

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The First Draft 39:36

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The first draft, often called the "vomit draft," is one of the most important parts of the writing process. Once you type "the end," you can truly begin. In this episode, Russ and Tim revisit their first drafts and discuss the improvements they've made for their upcoming projects.By Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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#235: Why You’re Stuck At Chapter One (And How to Finally Move Forward) 19:04

2M ago19:04

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Struggling to get past chapter one, even with a solid outline and a great idea? In this episode, we unpack why starting your novel feels so hard, what’s really behind the block, and how to take the first imperfect steps forward. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you …

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Episode 12 - Sahagin 26:11

2M ago26:11

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In week one of Final Fantasy, I plumb the depths on what looks to be the set's strongest color - blue! After taking a look at what makes blue exceptional in formats where it was great like MID or MOM, I dive into blue's deep roster of commons in FIN. Uw - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d0e5adfda2f94965a153981565ae9210/0?view=deck Ub - https://www.17l…

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179 Sandblasted Banter: Burning the Midnight Oil 1:42:31

2M ago1:42:31

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Send us a text Well met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick catch up and banter about the happenings in their lives In the segments, Adam rates various pipe smoking accessories Overrated or Underrated. Then Nick and Adam and choose between some thought provoking This or That's. Purchase Treasure is My Trade here. Suppor…

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Limited Resources 807 - Final Fantasy Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare 3:42:50

2M ago3:42:50

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare and mythic rare in Final Fantasy! The guys read all the words, and there were many, and come up with their conclusions about each card. This is a deep and varied set, complicated but looks like it's worth it, check it out on this week's LR! You can support Limited Resources on…

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#234: 5 Big First Chapter Mistakes (and How To Avoid Them) 23:15

2M ago23:15

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In this episode, we’re zeroing in on one of the most important (and most rewritten) parts of your novel: the first chapter. A strong first chapter doesn’t need to be long or dramatic, but it does need to hook the reader, ground them in the world of the story, and raise a question they’re eager to follow. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on your …

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Drafting Archetypes 218: Final Fantasy and Goodbye 40:32

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