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weasel · Last edited by weasel on Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:07 pm; edited 1 time in total

Paper-Gamer.com presents:

Talking Crap!
A magical podcast
Episode 14

Talking crap is a podcast starring Levi "Thinks-he-owns-the-place" Hinz, and Cameron "Controversial" Veigel, bringing you opinions and insights you can happily ignore, or pass on to your children's children.

Corn flakes are no place for a mighty warrior.

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In this episode:

* Extended - Our testing, A Sydney PTQ Experience, The Brisbane PTQ, Invaders!
* Brisbane invitational and Player of the Year
* Other stuff - FNMs, Alara Reborn

Credits:
Starring: Levi Hinz & Cameron Veigel
Recording Date: Wednesday April 1st, 2009
Title and end song: The Beatles - The Long and Winding Road
Running time: 36:03
File size: 24.7 MB
Unofficial Rating: PG. Mild coarse language.

SHOW NOTES

Some Extended Decks

Brisbane Invitational Discussion

POTY Discussion

Alara Reborn
10 cards previewed
All gold set
Some Hybrid mana costs (combined with regular mana symbols)
Release Date Thursday, April 30, 2009
Prerelease Events April 25-26, 2009
Launch Parties April 30-May 3, 2009
Previews start on magicthegathering.com April 13, 2009
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Vhaluus · Joined: 17 Jan 2009 Posts: 1755

leaving a comment because you told me to.

nah seriously, interesting as always.

badlittlemonkey · Monkey Magic Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 2769

Invitational was Stones idea.

Cant remember what else i was going to say, but rest assured it was good.

71dion · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 1672 Location: Sunny Gold Coast

Just listened to the podcast guys..... loved it as always.....

God the way you started the show, was soooo difficult to listen to ( but oh so fun for regular listeners - well some of us maybe ).... I couldn't help but think what a newcomer would think of the podcast / you guys, if this were their first one ( made me crack up a bit ).... Laughing

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On the Invitational front.... I couldn't help but think that "Cube' needs to be one of the formats ( when it was being discussed a while back ). I am happy to provide a "pod" of cards for it ( providing it happens later in the year + it's an excuse for me to come along.... even if I am not qualified ).

Out of here.... Wink

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Only wish I had more time to play..... seeing the PTQ was my last tourney....

AanAllein · Dave Who? Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 4383

have you got power etc dion? i feel like some kind of power is essential to an excellent (as opposed to a really good) cube. sam's was pretty fun but was missing a couple essential cards i think. maybe basam or stu or someone else with power should get on it... (or we could allow proxies for power?)

badlittlemonkey · Monkey Magic Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 2769

In regards to any Invitational if its going to be a fun format I think just have it in someones house and have a bbq. I really dont think even if serious formats were played (combo draft and type 2/extended is what I would prefer) that it would be much of a spectator event.

A lot of people (myself included) don't bother watching the Pro Tour coverage who is really going too want to watch a bunch of Brisbane peeps slinging cards. Stu's expereince with what happened in NZ sounds pretty accurate'
Sorry to be negative I just dont think the invitational is really that interesting for anyone not invited.

weasel · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:33 am Post subject:

Oh I agree completely, hardly anyone is going to show up just to watch. I think there needs to be other events on the day, I dunno like a $1000 type 2 tournament or something. That way people are there for a reason, and get to watch the invitational between rounds.
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71dion · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 1672 Location: Sunny Gold Coast

I kinda agree with you BLM, unless it is set up with other events happening on the same day ( a big standard event, drafts... that sort of thing ), then other people are not really likely to go. ( EDIT - Levi beat me to this.... )

Dave, no power in it ( way out of my budget ).... It is probably somewhat similar to Sam's or most "Cubes" for that matter.... just minus power and original dual-lands. I can post a list of it, if people are interested.
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badlittlemonkey · Monkey Magic Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 2769

Ok. I was just worried that people were getting too excited but seems everyones expectations are realistic.

I would like Draft then Constructed. I would prefer extended but I think type 2 may be better as people would be more interested in the deck lists (as its only around PTQ time people care about extended.

weasel · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:42 am Post subject:

I think it might be nice to elect a "panel" or something, and have those people sit down and work out the details of eligibility, and planning the event etc. Does this sound like a good idea?
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71dion · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 1672 Location: Sunny Gold Coast

A panel sounds like a good idea.... to figure out formats / rounds / final etc...
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silensis · Comes into play tapped Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 698

good idea levi

Gfish · The 'G' is for Draco Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 913

Entertaining podcast, always good for a listen! Sorry you guys didn't win, but still, you put in a good showing for Brisvegas.