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Pattern Recognition #349 - The End of the Foundations Signposts Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 December 05 by berryjon

Finally! After three weeks it's done! The last of the Signpost Uncommons from Foundations and what they mean to me! The good and the bad and we finally get to the really ugly one too.

Pattern Recognition #348 - Foundations Signposts (Part 2) Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 November 28 by berryjon

Welcome all!

This week, berryjon looks at the next set of Signpost Uncommons from Foundations and gives a quick opinion on each of them. Four colour pairings are covered this week, and it will all cap off next week!

Pattern Recognition #347 - Foundations Signposts (part 1) Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 November 21 by berryjon

Signpost uncommons mean a lot to a set, and today, berryjon starts to go down the list of them in Foundations, building up on the Keyword Abilities for now.

Pattern Recognition #346 - Foundational Mechanics Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 November 14 by berryjon

In this Part 2 out of ???, berryjon looks at the Keyworded abilities found in Foundations and what they mean for players new and old. There will be more in the future it seems, thanks to the return of some friendly words.

Pattern Recognition #345 - The Foundation of Foundations Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 November 07 by berryjon

Where did Foundations come from? Where is it going? Today, I take a quick peek behind the curtain about what it means from a historical perspective.

Pattern Recognition #344 - Magic and Horror Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 October 31 by berryjon

Happy Halloween! Today, I look at some of the Horror in Magic and how it relates to itself and to greater themes! BOO!

Pattern Recognition #343 - Goblins Part 2 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 October 24 by berryjon

And back this week with a more casual discussion about Goblins. What they are, where they come from, and what they are doing. As well as where they are going.

Pattern Recognition #342 - Goblins, part 1 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 October 17 by berryjon

Hello! Today, berryjon talks about some of the history of Goblins. There's a lot to go over, so it's Part 1.

Who is your favorite Goblin? Comment within!

Pattern Recognition #341 - Magic and Money Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 October 10 by berryjon

Today, I take a heavy look at a serious subject. The value of your Magic Cards, and what it is, and is not. As well as building up the economic theories as to why it is that way. With special guests, Scrooge McDuck, and The Professor, whose input, no matter how accidental, was invaluble.

Pattern Recognition #340 - Slow Grow Final Proposal Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 September 26 by berryjon

Time to take the dive and submit my proposed rules for this year's Slow Grow!

Pattern Recognition #339 - Choice of Torment Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 September 19 by berryjon

Hello, and welcome to today's article! You have to make a decision. You can either not read what's inside, or you can read it. Your choice! _Choose Carefully_

Pattern Recognition #338 - Proper Pauper Commander! Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 September 12 by berryjon

After making a mistake last week, I go back and correct things! Because I am a good writer!

Pattern Recognition #337 - Not Pauper, But Really Cheap Commander Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 August 29 by berryjon

Building decks is fun! Building decks with restrictions is even better! How low can you take things and still have a viable deck?

Pattern Recognition #336 - State of Play Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 August 22 by berryjon

Earlier this week, Mark Rosewater published his review of the past year in Magic. Today, I respond in kind.

Pattern Recognition #335 - Going Down in Numbers Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 August 15 by berryjon

This week, berryjon talks about the dark counterpart to the glorious +1/+1 counter. The -1/-1 counter and touches on its history and effects on the game.

Pattern Recognition #334 - A Mistake Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 August 08 by berryjon

In this week's Pattern Recognition, berryjon looks at one of the longest persisting mistakes in Magic and how it keeps coming back because it totally makes sense this time, they promise!

Pattern Recognition #333 - Plane Crossing Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 August 01 by berryjon

Knowing the hows of Planeswalking, now we come to the whys of it. Today, Berryjon talks a bit about how this core conceit of Magic was represented and used off the cards, and projects a possible future.

Pattern Recognition #332 - Crossing The Planes Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 July 25 by berryjon

Going Planeswalking has been a core conceit of the game since day one. But if you aren't a Planeswalker, how do you do it? Today, berryjon lists some of the alternate ways you can, alongside their pros and cons.

Pattern Recognition #331 - Exploit Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 July 18 by berryjon

And welcome back after my heat-induced week off. Today, I talk about a mechanic that has showed up in a couple sets and yet hasn't really gained any traction.

Pattern Recognition #330 - Slow Grow Points Proposal, Part 2 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition

2024 July 04 by berryjon

And this week, berryjon unveils his (hopefully) brilliant scheme to invest players in the Slow Grow format as well as make for more fun, interesting and chaotic play!

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