http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/default.aspx Today's content on Daily MTG, from Wizards of the Coast. en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/twtw/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss Thanks to our expanded coverage, you'll see some new faces in the spotlight. Brian David-Marshall Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/twtw/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78318 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ld/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss It might surprise you to learn the Pro Tour is an integral part of the development process. It's a barometer—a stress-test for a viable environment. So I want to spend today talking about how we digest results from the Pro Tour and incorporate them into the development cycle. Suffice to say my job would be a whole lot harder without it. Zac Hill Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ld/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78316 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/905&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss This week's wallpaper features Daarken's wistful Altar of the Lost, from Dark Ascension. Enjoy. Monty Ashley Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/905&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78308 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/904&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss Name: Patrick "Trick" Jarrett Monty Ashley Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/904&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78306 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ftl/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss This week, Noel completes his look at the decks from last year's theme contest. Noel deCordova Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/ftl/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78304 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/td/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss Pro Tour Dark Ascension, in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, hits this weekend, and there are plenty of different and engaging decks the players might bring. Let's look at some of Dark Ascension's hits and where they can contribute in Standard decks both established and new, with some ideas from a recent Standard Open event held in Virginia. Mike Flores Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/td/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78301 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/stf/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss What makes Magic exciting? The deadly thrill of combat. The summoning of impromptu armies that appear out of thin mana. The charging forth of familiars, allies, and barely-controlled horrors. As a game, the inherent drama can be lost. Let’s take a look at what the combat phase really means to those in the thick of it. Doug Beyer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/stf/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78297 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/boab/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss Here is a new Modern strategy with the ability to compete against tier-one decks. Jacob Van Lunen Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/boab/181&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78296 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/903&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss You look pretty smart. You've probably got the new Standard format all figured out, right? Well, here's your chance to prove it! Monty Ashley Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/903&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78284 http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/01312012c&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss Darkness Ascends Wizards of the Coast Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/01312012c&dcmp=ilc-mtgrss#78299