The Wandering Emperor | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:22:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png The Wandering Emperor | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Breaking Down the Value of Cracking Standard Packs https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/breaking-down-the-value-of-cracking-standard-packs/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/breaking-down-the-value-of-cracking-standard-packs/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=130286

This week David S. looks at the values of the current Standard sets. Do any have sealed product worth picking up, or is cracking packs a losing proposition?

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Is Magic Getting More Expensive? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/04/is-magic-getting-more-expensive/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/04/is-magic-getting-more-expensive/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=128343

An article from another site on the rising cost of Magic has David S. questioning "Is Magic really getting more expensive?" Join him as he runs the numbers.

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Adam’s Top 10 Modern Cards of 2022 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/12/adams-top-10-modern-cards-of-2022/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/12/adams-top-10-modern-cards-of-2022/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=124417

All 2022 Magic sets have officially been released. To celebrate, Adam is looking back at the top 10 cards released in this year that have made waves in Modern.

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Tournament Fundamentals: How to Prep https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/08/tournament-fundamentals-how-to-prep/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/08/tournament-fundamentals-how-to-prep/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=118562

Adam takes a step back to go over how he prepares for a tournament, what decisions go into his deck choices, and the ways to tweak a deck for a winning result.

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Adam Plays Magic: Velomachus Reanimator https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/07/adam-plays-magic-velomachus-reanimator/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/07/adam-plays-magic-velomachus-reanimator/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=116589

This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're bringing Velomachus back from the grave and she's coming for your life total! She's fast, strong, and hits like a truck.

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Adam Plays Magic: Chromatic Cube Draft https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/07/adam-plays-magic-chromatic-cube-draft/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/07/adam-plays-magic-chromatic-cube-draft/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=116220

This week on Adam Plays Magic, Adam dives into the wonderful midrange-y world of Chromatic Cube on Magic Arena. Come aboard for a wild ride of five-color value.

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Adam Plays Magic: Explorer UW Control https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/06/adam-plays-magic-explorer-uw-control/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/06/adam-plays-magic-explorer-uw-control/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=115935

Did you know that "no" is my favorite word? My second favorite is "Yorion." This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're countering spells and crushing dreams.

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Adam Plays Magic: Jeskai Fires https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/05/adam-plays-magic-jeskai-fires/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/05/adam-plays-magic-jeskai-fires/#respond Tue, 17 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=114268

This week Adam gets all fired up with Fires of Invention! Let's make the most of our mana by circumventing it entirely. The best spells in life are always free!

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Collecting for the Long Term: Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Cards https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/04/collecting-for-the-long-term-kamigawa-neon-dynasty-cards/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/04/collecting-for-the-long-term-kamigawa-neon-dynasty-cards/#respond Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=113487

Before Streets of New Capenna takes center stage, Paul looks back at some Kamigawa Neon Dynasty cards he wants to be sure to have in his collection.

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Adam Plays Magic: Esper Control Alt Delete! https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/04/adam-plays-magic-esper-control-alt-delete/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/04/adam-plays-magic-esper-control-alt-delete/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=113016

Sometimes you just need to "play the good cards." Adam takes Esper Control for a spin this week and showcases the power of the new NEO planeswalkers!

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Kamigawa Card Prices: Champions vs. Neon Dynasties https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/02/kamigawa-card-prices-champions-vs-neon-dynasties/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/02/kamigawa-card-prices-champions-vs-neon-dynasties/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=111739

How do prices from Magic's newest set compare and contrast to Champions of Kamigawa back in late 2004? Sig taps into InQuest Magazine to investigate!

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