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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

Journey into Nyx and the Future of Standard

By Ryan Overturf
April 15, 2014 0 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.
Standard Going Forward

By Ryan Overturf
January 30, 2014 0 Comments
Ryan examines the new set's spoiler in search of information regarding the future of Standard.
Holiday Cube Draft #2

By Ryan Overturf
January 30, 2014 0 Comments
Ryan cubes, and craziness ensues.
Black Cards, Bulls and White Devotion in BOTG

By Ryan Overturf
January 22, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan delves into the spoiler in search of new gems.
Daily Event With Rw Devotion

By Ryan Overturf
January 20, 2014 4 Comments
Watch Ryan run his version of R/w Devotion through a daily event on Magic Online.
Resolutions and an Early Look at Born of the Gods

By Ryan Overturf
January 15, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan sets goals for Magic in 2014 and chimes in on a few key early spoilers.
Holiday Cube Draft #1

By Ryan Overturf
January 10, 2014 7 Comments
Watch Ryan work his way through a Holiday Cube draft!
Sideboarding with R/w Devotion

By Ryan Overturf
January 8, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan breaks down his sideboard plans for R/w Devotion, reasoning his way through all of the major Standard archetypes.
Devoted to Mindsparker

By Ryan Overturf
January 2, 2014 2 Comments
Ryan breaks down the standard deck to which he has recently grown devoted: R/w Devotion. Read on the help prepare for your next PTQ!
Last Thoughts Leading into Las Vegas

By Ryan Overturf
December 12, 2013 0 Comments
Ryan details his choices for Standard and Legacy as the Invitational approaches.
RUG Battles XI

By Ryan Overturf
December 6, 2013 9 Comments
Ryan gives a tournament report for a local Legacy event he recently did well at with RUG.
Legacy Updates with Regard to RUG Delver

By Ryan Overturf
November 27, 2013 0 Comments
Ryan provides an updated list for Legacy RUG Delver in reaction to the recent rise of True-Name Nemesis and other shifts in the format's metagame.
Vintage Fever

By Ryan Overturf
November 20, 2013 2 Comments
Ryan updates us on his search for a Vintage deck to play at his upcoming local event.
Let’s Talk Vintage. But Not Shop.

By Ryan Overturf
November 14, 2013 0 Comments
With the recent shake-up of Magic Online, Ryan takes a break from Pauper discussion to focus on another unusual format: Vintage!
Infinite via Pauper- Tron Part I

By Ryan Overturf
November 6, 2013 2 Comments
Ryan begins to break down another major Pauper archetype: Tron!

About Author: Ryan Overturf

Posts by Ryan Overturf

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

Standard Going Forward

Holiday Cube Draft #2

Black Cards, Bulls and White Devotion in BOTG

Daily Event With Rw Devotion

Resolutions and an Early Look at Born of the Gods

Holiday Cube Draft #1

Sideboarding with R/w Devotion

Devoted to Mindsparker

Last Thoughts Leading into Las Vegas

RUG Battles XI

Legacy Updates with Regard to RUG Delver

Vintage Fever

Let’s Talk Vintage. But Not Shop.

Infinite via Pauper- Tron Part I

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