Best Drafting Archetypes Podcasts (2025)

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Applied Theatre, Writing Bilingual, and Dramaturgical Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with Ankita Raturi 1:21:19

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Send us a text Ankita Raturi basked under the Playwright's Spotlight for the World Premiere of her play Neha & Neel. In this discussion we break down the concept of applied theatre and being a teaching artist, how it effects character, exercises that extrude character and whether or not the practice makes it into a piece. We unpack earning a monolo…

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Writing the Climax 35:00

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It's what the entire story has been building toward. The climax! The promise set at the beginning of your story comes to a breaking point, all is revealed, and your characters' flaws are resolved (maybe). In this episode, Russ and Tim chat about getting to the climax of a story, what it is, and how it should satisfy your readers.…

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Limited Resources 825 - Urza's Saga Revisited with TBS! 1:38:29

6d ago1:38:29

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome The Ben Seck back on the show to revisit one of the most broken and impactful sets in the history of Magic, Urza's Saga! Urza's Saga is a set that had a massive impact when it came out, one that continues to this day. The guys go over the impact, mechanics, and individual cards that make up t…

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Episode 31 - Cube 201 32:42

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After last week's introduction to the fundamentals of cube draft, I'm diving into some more nuanced discussion on cube (but mostly why you should take the good cards). I'm also showcasing all the creative cube genres the community has cooked up! Sam Black's "Unexploitable Cube Drafting" - https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2023/10/unexploitable-cub…

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Writing Theatrically, Working on the Puzzle, and the Ecosystem of Theatre - Playwright's Spotlight with Crystal Skillman 1:03:26

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Send us a text Playwright Crystal Skillman beamed into the Playwright's Spotlight from Indianapolis for the run of her World Premiere play The Rocket Men. We discuss how one becomes a 4-time NYT's Critics' Pick playwright, what it means to be a "theatrical" writer, writing design on the page and offering solutions, trusting and listening to your au…

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Limited Resources 824 - Duskmourn and Modern Horizons 3 Refresher 55:34

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis revisit the two flashback draft formats on Arena, Duskmourn and Modern Horizons 3! Since Spider Man seems to have flopped, it looks like we will be drafting some older sets for a little while. Luckily both Duskmourn and MH3 are excellent if complex sets and the guy walk through both of them to get yo…

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Episode 30 - Cube 101 27:57

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Are you a limited sicko who's cube curious? I'm diving into the subtle differences between booster draft and cube draft, including what makes a card powerful, and how to evaluate interaction and fixing. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdraftsBy Sam Pratt

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Formulas and Slow Burners, the Process of Radio Dramas, and Making Mystery Interesting - Playwright's Spotlight with John Ballentine 1:10:54

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Limited Resources 823 - Marvel Spider Man Sunset Show 1:03:31

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis say goodbye to Spider Man? The guys give their take on this controversial set, and make their decision on how best to proceed forward given it's seeming lack of popularity. They also go over the key archetypes and do a crack-a-pack for the set, as well as talk about 2-pick draft and its implications.…

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Episode 29 - Eerie Gravestone 21:56

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Taking a peek at an unsupported archetype in OM1! Black and green have some particularly synergistic cards that work uniquely well in tandem. Example decks courtesy of Marc Anderson https://www.17lands.com/deck/b88bf57ed797481b939732539748af63/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/6baac8a6905e4b9996460bddc0270ecb/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.…

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Community, Distractions, and Writing Characters You Don't See on Stage - Playwright's Spotlight with Israel López Reyes 1:03:35

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Send us a text Israel López Reyes swung by the studio before the opening of his recent commission to discuss his background leading up to it and his success as an Angeleno playwright. We discuss his journey from actor to playwright, how he fell into theatre and his discovery to figuring out story and telling stories that matter. We unpack the evolu…

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Episode 28 - BONUS! Deep Dive on my Arena Cube 1:05:27

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An in-depth look at my Arena Cube! Cubecobra list - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp Trophy Decks thread - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lu7e627da225 Recross the Path (cube interview podcast) ft. me and this cube - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jstoBuLlCW1iqthwGZHly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts…

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Episode 27 - Wonderweave Aerialist 23:00

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A deep dive into Blue White Modified in OM1! Come find out the best little dudes to play and the best ways to make them bigger. https://www.17lands.com/deck/19710276db5442b0a5f9c975e8bb9c1f/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/b3f0f22acbd7482ba2c807cc1c66c63c/0?view=deck https://www.17lands.com/deck/900c74ce57524ec097a9c50b7e23bafa/0?view=deck …

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Audiobooks 37:37

29d ago37:37

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With their popularity increasing year after year Audiobooks are a massive business. Making it a must have in your distribution arsenal as an author. Using Russ' recently launched audiobook for HOST as an example. Russ and Tim discuss the production, distribution, and goals of having an audiobook and why people love them.…

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Limited Resources 822 - Spider Man Set Review: Rare and Mythic Rare (and Bonus Sheet) 2:19:44

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single rare, mythic rare, and bonus sheet in Spider Man (and Through the Omenpaths)! The top down designs are flowing now as we get many of the main Spider Man characters in Magic card form, as well as a bunch of other potentially interesting cards. Enjoy You can support Limited Resources…

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Episode 26 - SPM/OM1 Hot Topics (and discussion) 31:36

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My thoughts on the controversial Spider-Man set, plus some strategic insight into what I think of Pick 2 drafts and this format! Mark Rosewater's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/spider-man-magic-meets-marvel Eric Engelhard's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/spider-man-swinging-into-design Rhystic Studies …

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Limited Resources 821 - Spider-Man Set Review: Commons and Uncommons 2:30:27

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Spider-Man! And also Through the Omenpaths (which is the online, non-spideyfied version of the set. The guys break down the 5 supported archetypes and every common and uncommon with an eye on 4 player, two-card drafting as well! Enjoy! You can support Limited…

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Film to Stage, Naturalism to Realism, and Finding Courage to Write - Playwright's Spotlight with David Kohner Zuckerman 58:17

1M ago58:17

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Send us a text Filmmaker turned playwright, David Kohner Zuckerman, dropped into Playwright's Spotlight to talk about the World Premiere of his play Parallel Process. In this interview, we talk unpack his journey from film to stage and how it affect his writing, his approach to naturalism and honesty to his writing, and how his acting and directing…

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Limited Resources 820 - Edge of Eternities Sunset Show 1:18:08

1M ago1:18:08

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis send Edge of Eternities off into the void with the Sunset Show! EoE was the most balanced set we've... had, ever? But at the same time there were things that were lacking. The guys go over all of that and give the set a final grade at the end, complete with favorite cards, artwork, etc. Enjoy! You ca…

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Episode 25 - EOE Retrospective 19:58

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Time to take a look back at Edge of Eternities! The final vibe check on Spacecraft, looking back at my early-season slump, and checking after the 10th Play Booster format. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdraftsBy Sam Pratt

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REPLAY - Story Beats Act III 23:33

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Wrapping up our replay series on Story Beats from 2023 with Act III. It all comes down to this...Act III. Our heroes have been removed from their normal world, thrust into a chaotic Act II world, been through the ringer, hit the bottom of the barrel, now it's time for them to shine (or maybe not?) and finish their journey. Join Russ and Tim as they…

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Limited Resources 819 - Q&A Episode for Edge of Eternities Cycle (and Spider-Man Previews!) 1:15:30

2M ago1:15:30

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis go over their Spider-Man preview cards and then answer patron questions on a wide range of topics from food to Magic to life! Thanks to our patrons for the awesome questions as always! You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brough…

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Implementing Twists, Writing Red Herrings, and Keeping Your Audience Engaged - Playwright's Spotlight with Stuart Brown 1:02:10

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Send us a text Playwright Stuart Brown streamed into Playwright's Spotlight for a second time after technical difficulties with sound, but I hope delved a little deeper this time around. We discuss the Connecticut Theatre Market, being a critic and a playwright and how the former affected the latter, honesty as a critic, and advice to theatre compa…

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Episode 24 - Divert Disaster 19:30

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Grab bag episode for EOE! I talk through a handful of sweet interactions at commons, plus why you should be a little more willing to play a Quench. catscandal's Azorius Midrange article - https://abitterblossom.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/azorius-midrange-in-edge-of-eternities-draft/ Friso's WB writeup - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PFQ4vazJC_…

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Limited Resources 818 - Sierkovitz on Going Beyond Games In Hand Win Rate 1:32:59

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome Sierkovitz back on the show to talk some Edge of Eternities and then Sierky goes into detail about how to interpret the different kind of Win Rates on 17Lands. We know what a powerful and influential tool 17Lands has become for us Limited players, but how you interpret the data is incredibly …

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Episode 23 - Nebula Dragon 19:58

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Red week! Drafting red in EOE really clicked for me this week - tune in to learn why you shouldn't be afraid to get deep into the color, and why you should be building your decks around a 7 mana 4/4. UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a842280f5b13479880a666a7fec39fc6/0?view=deckBy Sam Pratt

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REPLAY - Story Beats Act II 23:03

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Continuing the Story Beats replays from 2023. Doing their best to avoid strong act II vibes, Russ and Tim continue their deep dive into Save the Cat! Writes A Novel story beats with Act II.By Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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

2M ago1:21:57

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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 Sierkovitz - Resources in Limited - sho…

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The Musicality of Dialogue, the Magic of Writing, the Doorway Effect, and the Trick of Eliminating Parenthiticals - Playwright's Spotlight with Lawrence Connolly 1:14:58

2M ago1:14:58

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Send us a text Playwright. Screenplay Writer, and Novelist Lawrence C. Connolly streamed into Playwright's Spotlight and, as always, we touched base on many topics not covered in previous episodes. It never ceases to amaze me. In this discussion, we delve into adapting a novel and the allegory of Frankenstein, staging multiple locations on stage, t…

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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

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

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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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The Business of Playwriting, Laying Breadcrumbs, and Dramatic Truth and the Math of Human Emotion - Playwright's Spotlight with Angelica Cheri 1:06:49

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Send us a text Angelica Cheri swung by Playwright's Spotlight after leaving the rehearsals of her Broadway play Wanted only to jump into the rehearsals for the West Coast Premiere of her play Burta Burta. She was wiling to share her insights of the craft. We delve into the rehearsal process, approaching rewrites and the importance of dramatic truth…

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Episode 19 - Gene Pollinator 29:19

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

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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

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

3M 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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Episode 100! Jersey Boys, an Egg Timer, Stage Effects, and Organizing Principles - Playwright's Spotlight with Rick Elice 1:14:13

3M ago1:14:13

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Send us a text Episode 100! Thanks for supporting us on this journey. We would love to hear how this podcast may have helped you with your creative endeavors. To celebrate this milestone, Rick Elice of Jersey Boys, Peter and the Star Catcher, Water for Elephants, The Addams Family, The Cher Show, and the upcoming Princess Bride Musical, was graciou…

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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

3M 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

3M 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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Magical Realism and Heightened Language, Punctuation as Sheet Music, and Locking Opposite Characters in a Room - Playwright's Spotlight with Ashley Griffin 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

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Send us a text Playwright and performer, Ashley Griffin, swung by the studio to sit in the Playwright's Spotlight before her West Coast Premiere of her Off-Broadway play The Opposite of Love. It's a compelling conversation that tackles so many aspects of playwriting, that the title of the thumbnail became a struggle. In this discussion, we breakdow…

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The Third Draft & Beyond 36:22

3M ago36:22

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

3M 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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Limited Resources 810 - Seirkovitz on FIN, Staying Open in Draft, Vehicles, and Equipment 1:35:42

4M 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

4M ago29:08

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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…