Going Blind: XCB Metagaming - A Prolonged Conclusion. by Death_By_Beebles

**Streetz** · 09-18-2007, 01:10 AM

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**Streetz** · 09-21-2007, 01:35 AM

I don't know where all of the XCB lovers went, but good job on this one, DBB. I enjoyed the read more than I enjoyed the laying it out.

(All of those grids can be a headache for me).

Death_By_Beebles · 09-21-2007, 06:22 PM

Haha, those grids were a birthday present!

I'm glad you liked it.

**Streetz** · 01-17-2008, 11:25 PM

This article is being reposted for 1/18/08. This is part of the Best of 2007 series.

What did you think? Is the XCB format not something you are interested in? If so, let us know. Are you interested in the format - and if so, did you enjoy or find some insight in this article?

Let the author know here! Thanks in advance for your comments.

Mogg · 01-18-2008, 12:13 AM

I haven't reread this article yet, but I remember that the series provided a methodical way of analyzing the metagame for XCB (3CB, in the particular example). I think the way the decks are broken down into archetypes (can't remember if it was in this article or the one before it, but all of them should be reposted) seems especially useful for people new to the game.

I think the thirteen sign-ups we have for the current round of XCB says that people are interested in it. While interest has historically come in waves, I think that with a proper set up (lots of special rounds, timely results) we could make it more consistent.

I also don't know if you'd like to try this again, but for a while we coordinated XCB with MTGS, so that players could submit decks on either site and results would be posted in both places.

09-18-2007, 01:10 AM	#1
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Going Blind: XCB Metagaming - A Prolonged Conclusion. by Death_By_Beebles This thread is reserved for the dicussion of the following article: http://www.magicdeckvortex.com/mdvarticle0268.htm Please read it, enjoy it and discuss it here. What did you like about the article? Was it inspiring, informational, ingenius? Was it inappropriate? Was there anything you really liked or didn't like about it? Let the author know here! Thanks! NOTE: This thread is posted before the article goes live. If the article isn't up yet, please check back later. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?**

09-21-2007, 01:35 AM	#2
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: Going Blind: XCB Metagaming - A Prolonged Conclusion. by Death_By_Beebles I don't know where all of the XCB lovers went, but good job on this one, DBB. I enjoyed the read more than I enjoyed the laying it out. (All of those grids can be a headache for me). __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

09-21-2007, 06:22 PM	#3
Death_By_Beebles Keep your chin up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Roppongi Club, taking pictures Posts: 2,753	Re: Going Blind: XCB Metagaming - A Prolonged Conclusion. by Death_By_Beebles Haha, those grids were a birthday present! I'm glad you liked it. __________________ We All Need Love. Avatar and Banner by M_Z. PM Me My Latest Article Manga Blog deviantArt MDV League Record - Challenge Me! 13-4-0

01-17-2008, 11:25 PM	#4
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: Going Blind: XCB Metagaming - A Prolonged Conclusion. by Death_By_Beebles This article is being reposted for 1/18/08. This is part of the Best of 2007 series. What did you think? Is the XCB format not something you are interested in? If so, let us know. Are you interested in the format - and if so, did you enjoy or find some insight in this article? Let the author know here! Thanks in advance for your comments. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

01-18-2008, 12:13 AM	#5
Mogg Vortex Archmage Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cal Poly Posts: 1,542	Re: Going Blind: XCB Metagaming - A Prolonged Conclusion. by Death_By_Beebles I haven't reread this article yet, but I remember that the series provided a methodical way of analyzing the metagame for XCB (3CB, in the particular example). I think the way the decks are broken down into archetypes (can't remember if it was in this article or the one before it, but all of them should be reposted) seems especially useful for people new to the game. I think the thirteen sign-ups we have for the current round of XCB says that people are interested in it. While interest has historically come in waves, I think that with a proper set up (lots of special rounds, timely results) we could make it more consistent. I also don't know if you'd like to try this again, but for a while we coordinated XCB with MTGS, so that players could submit decks on either site and results would be posted in both places. __________________ \| It's no sin to be glad you're alive. \|

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