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Description: Ryan "Broverton" Overturf is a Minnesotan grinder that loves wasting his life talking about Magic. He fancies himself a strong deck tuner and a grand storyteller.

Posts by Ryan Overturf

Deck Primer: Izzet Delver in Modern

By Ryan Overturf
April 29, 2014 7 Comments
Ryan breaks down and tweaks the Modern UR Delver list in preparation for GP Minneapolis in a few weeks.
Journey Into Nyx and the Future of Standard: Part II

By Ryan Overturf
April 22, 2014 12 Comments
Ryan launches into another round of spoilers, focusing on a few key cards, including one innocuous-looking 2-drop you might have overlooked.
Journey into Nyx and the Future of Standard

By Ryan Overturf
April 15, 2014 3 Comments
Ryan examines the first waves of spoilers for potential gems.
Boros Burn in Milwaukee

By Ryan Overturf
April 9, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan recounts his experience playing Standard this past weekend at the SCG in Wisconsin.
Pros and Cons of Young Pyromancer in Boros Burn

By Ryan Overturf
April 2, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan explores recent developments in Standard Burn lists, looking to recent tournament results for inspiration.
A Theros Sealed PTQ Report

By Ryan Overturf
March 27, 2014 0 Comments
Ryan recounts a recent Sealed PTQ he played in, where he narrowly missed top 8.
Why You Should Play With Robots in Modern

By Ryan Overturf
March 19, 2014 10 Comments
"Affinity loses to cards, not decks." What does that even mean? Find out as Ryan takes the plunge into learning the in's and out's of Modern Affinity deck in preparation for GP: Minneapolis.
Standard Deck Primer: Playing and Sideboarding Boros Burn

By Ryan Overturf
March 12, 2014 0 Comments
Ryan breaks down two PTQ experiences he recently had with his Standard Burn deck.
More on Modern – Minnesota Wild Nacatl and Grixis Updates

By Ryan Overturf
March 5, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan explores new Modern, reporting on the results of his playtesting with Nacatl and Delver.
In Defense of Burn

By Ryan Overturf
February 26, 2014 4 Comments
Ryan points his spells to the dome with an update of his Standard Burn deck.
Snapcasting in Modern

By Ryan Overturf
February 18, 2014 4 Comments
Ryan is busy brewing decks for new Modern and is certainly going in some unexpected directions.
Nykthos or Mutavault? Questioning My Devotion

By Ryan Overturf
February 12, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan adapts to the new Standard format by exploring a new flavor of R/w: Burn.
The Cat Came Back

By Ryan Overturf
February 5, 2014 1 Comments
Ryan ruminates on the direction Modern might head in the coming months.

About Author: Ryan Overturf

Posts by Ryan Overturf

Deck Primer: Izzet Delver in Modern

Journey Into Nyx and the Future of Standard: Part II

Journey into Nyx and the Future of Standard

Boros Burn in Milwaukee

Pros and Cons of Young Pyromancer in Boros Burn

A Theros Sealed PTQ Report

Why You Should Play With Robots in Modern

Standard Deck Primer: Playing and Sideboarding Boros Burn

More on Modern – Minnesota Wild Nacatl and Grixis Updates

In Defense of Burn

Snapcasting in Modern

Nykthos or Mutavault? Questioning My Devotion

The Cat Came Back

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