Magic The Flavouring
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAndy and Nathan discuss the flavour highs and lows of the world's greatest card game, Magic: The Gathering. Join them as they talk through world building, lore, mechanics and art, on a meandering quest to explore the relationship between storytelling and gameplay.
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Ep.85 Innistrad: Hunting Season
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWe return once more to Magic's most terrifying Plane and this time there are festivals to be had and hunts to begin...But with returns to fan favourite Planes being something of a tricky business in the past what has been kept fresh in Innistrad and what has been left to rot? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]
Ep.84 2022: Magic's Wildest Year?
August 27, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThis year's Magic Showcase detailed some of what we can expect from 2022 and a little bit beyond, and to say it will pull MTG's narrative in all directions is an understatement. What do the guys think of this brave new world for Magic and is this a future Vorthos can get on board with? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]
Ep.83 So, What Is Your Favourite...?
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThe guys return to their kitchen table waffle roots and have a meaningless conversation about which card found in niche creature types is the best. They also discover interesting facts about synergies across types and how many of each one has been printed across MTG's history. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]
Ep.82 A Little Flavour Chaos
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBToday the guys test their theory, that every Magic: The Gathering card tells a story, by heading to Scryfall and hitting the Random Card button. Whatever card gets pulled up is sure to have a ton of flavour to tell... Thank you to Scryfall for all the amazing work they do, it really is the best online database for MTG. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2Rfc...
Ep.81 Online Exclusive Flavour
July 30, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBJumpstart: Historic Horizons introduces brand new, digital only cards to Magic: The Gathering and not only has this created discourse around the divergent gameplay, it also has implications that stretch into the game's narrative and flavour. How much of a change will this be to Vorthos players, and will this trend continue? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn...
Ep.80 MTG DnD Flavour Picks
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBAdventures In the Forgotten Realms is a set so full of flavour that you could easily do a break down on each card, but for the sake of time the guys are going to stick to their top 5 flavour picks each! Which cards represent the set as a whole best and what exciting new artists have joined the MTG roster? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mt...
Ep.79 MTG DnD: Mechanical Merging
July 14, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBAdventures in the Forgotten Realms has a mammoth task in bringing in over 4 decades of DnD lore to MTG, and only one set to do it in. So rather than try (and fail) to recount all that story, the guys are going to look at the mechanics and flavour signifiers in the set to see how well these two worlds coexist. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Emai...
Ep.78 MTG DnD: The Flavour Core Set
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAdventures In The Forgotten Realms takes the core set release spot this year and whilst it's not strictly a core set itself, it does fill the role those sets played, just maybe in it's own way. So how does a set, that at first glance looks incredibly dense, appeal to new players and teach people about two vast fantasy worlds? Mark Rosewater D&D-esign Part 1: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/dd-esign-part-1-2021-07-05 Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF...
Ep. 78 MTG DnD: The Flavour Core Set
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAdventures In The Forgotten Realms takes the core set release spot this year and whilst it's not strictly a core set itself, it does fill the role those sets played, just maybe in it's own way. So how does a set, that at first glance looks incredibly dense, appeal to new players and teach people about two vast fantasy worlds? Mark Rosewater D&D-esign Part 1: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/dd-esign-part-1-2021-07-05 Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannfac...
Ep.77 Super Secret Signet Summer
July 02, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBThis years Secret Lair Summer Super Drop once again shows the diversity possible with the product, including themed collections of cardboard from the whimsical to the deeply human. The product line also takes another big step forwards in supporting the mainline card sets as well and shows how other IP's can be all at once part of MTG and separate from it. Magic Spoiler Card Gallery: http://www.magicspoiler.com/mtg-news/secret-lair-all-natural-totally-refreshing-superdrop/ Music by Michae...
Ep.76 MTG Book Club: Khanfall
June 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBOne of Magic's favourite Planes, Tarkir, also played host to one of its most ambitious story lines. With 3 colour clans, Dragons and time travel, there was a lot of scope for big set pieces in Tarkir's story. Today the guys talk through the 2015 Kelly Digges story Khanfall, and join the Ancient Khans at their most desperate and dire hour... Khanfall by Kelly Digges: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/khanfall-2015-02-18 Tasigur Lore Shot Video: https://www.youtube.co...
Ep.75 What Does Magic Mean To You?
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAs the game shows signs of evolving more and more, and the world reaches for that glimmer of normality outside of lockdown, we take stock of our relationship to this hobby and think about what Magic means to us. Do we still engage with the game the way we did when we first shuffled up or do these little cardboard squares now hold a different significance? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.you...
Ep.74 Un-Believable: Modern Horizons 2 Flavour Picks
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBModern Horizons 2 is being called, by some, potentially the greatest Magic: The Gathering set of all time, and with such a breadth of mechanical and narrative flavour, it may well be. But between shaking up multiple formats, the references to old lore, and the support for fan favourite tribes and playstyles, is there a trend towards the community jokes being ruined by wotc acknowledgment? Scryfall set gallery: https://scryfall.com/sets/mh2?as=grid&order=set Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audi...
Ep.73 Synergies vs Staples
May 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBEDH is often called the most creative format in mtg, but like all magic formats some cards rise through the ranks to become ubiquitous "staples". But with such a diverse card pool in the recent game and more cards entering the format with fresh new flavour, is there now room to build effective, powerful decks without relying on the usual suite of cards? And does it even matter any more? MTF Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MagicTheFlavouring Kristen Gregory's Discord Channel: https://discord.g...
Ep.72 Shockingly Not Ravnica
May 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBNew Secret Lairs means new flavour and "Culture Shocks" gives us a fresh full set of Shock lands on non-Ravnica settings, with new flavour text to boot! The guys run through the flavour on the cards as well as suggest even more new locations for these iconic dual lands. Hipsters Of The Coast Secret Lair Article by David McCoy: https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2021/04/dr-lairs-secretorium-superdrop-full-text-lands-shock-lands-and-more/ Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTF...
Ep.71 Forgotten Horizons, Modern Realms
May 10, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThe students of Strixhaven have barely handed in their midterms yet and two new mtg sets have had pre-previews. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms and Modern Horizons 2 are both looking to try new things and add new flavour to magic, and in preparation for their arrival the guys have a few initial thoughts and predictions... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcw...
Ep.70 MTG Book Club: A Cry of Magic- Strixhaven Side Story
May 04, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn the ongoing rifle through the web fiction library, the guys will be taking a closer look at the Strixhaven side story episode 'A Cry of Magic' by Aysha U. Farah. Rootha Squallhart, an Orc Prismari Mage struggles to find their artistic voice and escape the shadow of their family's legacy. A Cry of Magic by Aysha U. Farah: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/cry-magic-2021-03-26 Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nath...
Ep.69 Strixhaven Story Review
April 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe Main 5 story episodes for Strixhaven have been released and the guys will be talking through what they thought did and didn't work. With so many different story arcs and a whole new setting to explore there are both positives and negatives to the "more is more" mantra. Strixhaven Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story?source=MX_Nav2020 Strixhaven Precon EDH hosted by TOTALmtg: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/999323046 Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavo...
Ep.68 Enter The Biblioplex
April 18, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThe Mystical Archive cards, that act as the Strixhaven Showcase cards, add an interesting take on how spells are represented in a metaphysical context to the game. Being both abstract game pieces and the literal representation of how the spells of the Multiverse are recorded in The Biblioplex Library, they provide the guys a lot of in-world answers, but also give rise to a lot of questions as well... Scryfall Mystical Archive Gallery: https://scryfall.com/sets/sta?as=grid&order=set Music b...
Ep.67 Strixhaven Flavour Picks
April 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBNow that the entire card gallery for Strixhaven and Commander 2021 has been revealed the guys can finally move from the theoretical lore building to the physical cardboard. They talk through their favourite mechanics, art and flavour text, and also dig a little deeper into the nuances of the Silverquill and the lessons that can be learned from designing sets reflecting a relatable environment. Scryfall card gallery- Strixhaven and Commander 2021 https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=na...
Ep.66 Strixhaven World Building: Cram Session
April 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBStrixhaven is almost here and the guys work through its surprisingly expansive lore. For a set taking place in one location, Strixhaven has found room to indulge in the details. The guys also run down the mechanical shake ups that seek to subvert expectations of what the colour pairs can do. Planeswalker's Guide to Strixhaven: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/planeswalkers-guide-strixhaven-2021-04-01 Making Magic: Strixhaven Part 1 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles...
Ep.65 All The Plane's A Stage
March 28, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn preparation for Strixhaven the guys take a look at how MTG has represented the creative arts on the card board and which tropes have been utilized and ignored. Whether its actors, musicians, poets or dancers, it has always been interesting seeing what can be worked into a combat based game. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@...
Ep.64 MTG Book Club: Family Values
March 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn their first deep dive into the individual stories of Magic's Web fiction back catalogue, the guys are exploring the 2015 Alison Luhrs story, 'Family Values'. Teysa Karlov, weeks after running the Implicit Maze and drawing up the new Guildpact allies herself with Boros Champion Tajic, to take down The Obzedat and her oppressive Gradfather Karlov. Family Values by Alison Luhrs: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/family-values-2015-11-11 Teysa Karlov by Adam Lee: h...
Ep.63 What Is Your Guild? Feat. Kristen Gregory
March 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBGuilds! Magic players love nothing more than flying their guild flag and exploring the nuances of the colour pairs, both mechanically and flavourfully. And here to represent the Boros Legion is the one and only Kristen Gregory! The known authority in the MTG community of all things White/Red, she will be chatting with the guys about colour identity, EDH and her hopes for the future of the game. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @The...
Ep.62 Time Spiral Remastered: Party like it's 1993
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBTime Spiral Remastered it almost here and there is a lot of excitement and nostalgia surrounding the Old Frame treatments that are being applied, showcase style, to newer cards. But with the game nearing 3 decades into its journey, the card frame has evolved over time and the guys are taking this opportunity to look back at the highs and lows of frame design and the visual language of the game at large. Time Spiral Remastered Card Gallery: https://scryfall.com/sets/tsr Music by Michael Ra...
Ep.61 The Multiverse Menu
February 28, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBFood and drink are key parts of world building that often get over looked, but are essential to rounding out a fantasy setting. And with the theoretically endless Planes of the Multiverse, there must be a rather long dinner table of options. With this in mind the guys have compiled a Multiverse Menu with canon food from different Planes and they discuss their picks for each course! The Multiverse Menu: https://twitter.com/MTFlavouring/status/1366101312539160580 Music by Michael Rawcliffe A...
Ep.60 If all the lair drops were lemon-drops and gumdrops
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThe guy's talk through their thoughts on the new Secret Lair announcements, Black Is Magic and Secret Lair: Smitten. With both products being wildly different in approach have Secret Lairs reached the limit of what the can achieve creatively or are they just getting started? Designing Black Is Magic article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/designing-black-is-magic-2021-02-04 Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @...
Ep.59 Kaldheim Story Review
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBKaldheim's web fiction marks a continuation of WOTC's renewed commitment to ongoing accessible MTG story and this time we have 10 episodes in the main and side story arcs. The guys talk through their praises and critiques of the main narrative and discuss how perhaps the core structuring of the games release is impacting the delivery of its story. MTG Story articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nat...
Ep.58 The Saga Of How We Tell Stories
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBSagas make their return in Kaldheim, and with their third appearance they have solidified their place as one of the games most interesting card types. A versatile vehicle for story telling Sagas have a deep lineage despite their short time in the game and the guys talk through their form and function, as well as taking a closer look at some of their favourites. Saga Articles by Jay Annelli: Dominaria: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jayannelli-05012018-the-sagas-and-sorceries-of-dominaria Th...
Ep.57 Kaldheim Flavour Picks
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe guys talk about the Mechanics, Art, Flavour Text and Cycles of Kaldheim, and discuss if whether one of the most lore heavy sets we have had in recent Magic has been done justice by the text on the cards themselves! The guys also talk about the new Snow frames and whether a Throne or a Cup can be a Commander... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ ...
Ep.56 Kaldheim World Building: Realms Within Realms
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBKaldheim is here, and it's looking like one of MTG's most exciting sets in years! The guys talk through the new Plane's rich world building and highlight what they think are the biggest design triumphs, as well as some of the issues with creating such a diverse and expansive setting. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail...
Ep.55 Honest Fantasy Feat. Magali Villeneuve
January 12, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBToday the guys talk to one of their all time favourite MTG artists, Magali Villeneuve. They talk about her work in the game designing some of Magic's most iconic characters, re-designing some of its fan-favourite Planes and how fantasy should be a place where anyone can be a hero. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Magali- @Cathaoir1, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: m...
Ep.54 Hidden Landscapes Feat. Alayna Danner
January 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBMagic: The Gathering Artist Alayna Danner joins the show to talk about her work. From starting off with an eclectic MTG portfolio Alayna has risen to be one of the go to artists for sweeping landscapes and promo art, as well as carving out some other interesting niches and art styles along the way. The guys also talk with her about crazy art directions and the pressures of drawing cards destined for greatness. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMan...
Ep.53 2020: Highs And Lows
December 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBMagic: The Gathering has had a rollercoaster of a year and the guys are going to try their best to separate the bad from the good. Talking about everything from the evolution of the game at a ground level to the narrative and aesthetic developments, no one can say that this year has been anything less than pivotal. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-...
Ep.52 Commander Collection WUBR
December 18, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBCommander Collection Green offered up EDH staple reprints with new flavour in what will presumably be the first of a cycle of 5 products. The guys, taking a break from the constant hype train, talk through their personal picks for what they would choose for the remaining Collections and what flavour they would like to see. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcw...
Ep.51 Hypothetical Content 2: Aetherworks Boogaloo
December 07, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBToday the guys once again work through some of Magic's most unnecessary questions and really let their obsessive fandom flags fly! Fair warning, there will be talk of risqué variety acts, Olympic Village "fraternising" and banned soft drink adverts! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]
Ep.50 Secret Lair: Puniversary
November 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThe latest Secret Lair super drop may just be the most diverse and divisive yet! With both art direction and card choices being pushed in all directions possible. The guys break down what they think. Also its our 50th episode! Thank you so much to all of our listeners and supporters who have helped us get this far. As a special treat witness Andy as he inadvertently starts his Ravnican stand up career... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannf...
Ep.49 Commander Legends Part 3: New Lore
November 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBCommander Legends has not only given us new cards for established characters, but has also injected fresh characters into the lore. Some of these new Legends bolster on going narratives, others create whole new ones, and the guys are here to talk through their favourites! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]
Ep.48 Commander Legends Part 2: Old Lore
November 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBCommander Legends has brought us many characters who despite having deep lore and a hold on the player base's imagination, have never previously had a creature card. Andy and Nathan go through their favourites of these Legends and talk about not only where they are from but also why it is important that they finally have a a card! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Ep.47 Commander Legends Part 1: Design
November 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAfter a year of waiting Commander Legends has arrived! The guys take a look at the different design elements and philosophies in the set and talk about the successes and potential pit falls surrounding printing cards directly into a casual format in this way. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: [email protected]
Ep.46 3D Card Altering Feat. Keithulhu Cards
October 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBToday the guys are joined by Keithulhu Cards, our guide through the world of 3D card altering! Over the past few years Keithulhu has been creating card alters that literally go beyond the confines of the MTG art we are used to seeing. The guys also talk with Keithulhu about deck build philosophy in EDH and Commander cubes! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Keithulhu- @KeithulhuCards Facebook: https://ww...
Ep.45 Princess Mononoke Flavour Deck Tech- Marath, Will Of The Wild
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBNathan talks us through his EDH flavour deck tech based around one of the guys' favourite films, Studio Ghibli's 1997 fantasy epic Princess Mononoke! Marath takes the Commander role in this deck but all the major characters are represented, with some interesting narrative choices made to show character development and story structure. Deck list: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-princess-diary-mononoke-theme-deck/ Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, And...
Ep.44 Zendikar Rising Story Review
October 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBThe guys talk through their thoughts and feelings about the returning Web Fiction episodes for Zendikar Rising. With a step back from the E-Book format introduced during War of the Spark and used through to Ikoria, what advantages do the Episodes present and what limitations are there? Also have we had enough of a pallet cleanser from familiar characters and settings? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtu...
Ep.43 A Flavour Too Far?
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBSecret Lair: The Walking Dead may be the most polarising Magic: The Gathering product ever. Whilst the guys do talk through their own misgivings about this drop and also ruminate over the MTG community's range of reactions to these announcements, these are also still Magic cards. That means flavour that needs to be dissected! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEm...
Ep.42 Showcases: A Year On
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB2020 may be "The Year Of The Commander" but it has also been the year of alternate arts! After 5 mainline sets of showcase treatments the guys look back at the some of the successes and potential issues with how each set handled its unique styles and what they think will work heading into the future. Also we check in with how Andy and Nathan have been engaging with magic recently and talk about finding flavour in the less splashy products available. Top 5 Most Flavourful Legendary Creat...
Ep.41 Zendikar Rising Flavour Picks
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBZendikar Rising has arrived and now with all the cards in the set released the guys can start pouring over all the new flavour on offer. Andy and Nathan offer up their top flavour picks from the set as well as exploring the broader themes and connections across this visit to the fan favourite Plane and our previous journeys there. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Ep.40 2021: What's On The Menu?
September 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThe full line up of 2021 mainline products were spoiled by WOTC alongside Zendikar Rising, and the guys finally have time to go digging for clues, and see what flavour can be uncovered. But along with brand new Planes, there are surprise returns (in more ways than one) and also some notable absences... Also the guys check in with the ongoing web fiction and not only talk about the direction it's headed in but also the merit of constructive criticism over cynicism. Music by Michael Rawcl...
Ep.39 Zendikar Rises And So Does The Hype
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBSpoiler season is upon us for Zendkiar Rising and the is no doubt that this set is looking to be packed with new lore and flavour for the Plane. The guys take us through their personal top 5 things they are hyped for and also discuss the set's full length trailer, and the return of web fiction! Also because WOTC seem determined to run us into the ground with new releases, we will be saving the 2021 reveals for next week. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, ...
Ep.38 Spoilers! Spoilers! Spoilers!
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBTwo Secret Lair drops, Commander Collection Green, Commander Legends and Zendikar Rising. It's been a busy couple of weeks, with all the new reveals and spoilers for up coming sets, and the guys are going to talk through as much of it as they can! What new flavour is on offer? What predictions came true? And what future details can be discerned? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtu...
Ep.37 Cosmic Horror Flavour Dech Tech- Ertai The Corrupted
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBToday the guys build a Commander deck around the Cosmic Horror genre with Ertai, The Corrupted at the helm. What balance can be struck between play-ability and staying true to your flavour? What different ways can you build when focusing on flavour? And most importantly of all what basic land arts did Andy choose?!? Also we touch on the importance of knowing where your favourite genres/franchises come from and the responsibilities that should be taken when being in a fandom. Deck List: ...