In preparation for the Grand Prix KL this March and the Dark Ascension Game Day this coming Saturday, we had been doing daily playtests (about three to four hours) after work. Also to gain knowledge of the possible matchups and game plays, I’ve decided to take down some notes on each of the game results. Continue reading
Author Archives: Mark Ian Alloso
Post-Banning Zoo by Owen Turtenwald
It seems that there is still hope in piloting Zoo for Modern. In the recent GP Lincoln, Player of the Year and Team Fireball member, Owen Turtenwald completed Day 1 piloting a Zoo deck with an untarnished record of 9-0. Continue reading
Magnan’s Aggro Loam wins GP Lincoln

The first Modern Grand Prix of the 2012 season was topped by a not-so-popular deck choice in the format. This was piloted by Bronson Magnan which edged out the powerhouse Melira Pod deck by Andrew Cuneo in the grinding three-game finals. Continue reading
Magic: the Gathering SCG Charlotte Top 8 Decklists
Here are the top 8 decklists of the currently running Standard event of the Starcitygames.com Open Series in Charlotte. The meta, defined by the recent PT Dark Ascension in Honolulu, has featured improvements to the Tier 1 decks specifically Delver and Wolf Run Ramp. Continue reading
30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

I think this is worth the repost so I am sharing this inspiring article with you guys. As the quote on the website says, “When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you.” Here are the things that you should stop doing to yourself right now (and I mean it).
Continue readingWork in Progress: HG Extreme Gundam

Here is another update of my other hobby on Gunpla modeling. After completing the first five Gundams from the Endless Waltz series, I’ve decided to try working on some new High Grade kit releases on the previous year, 2011. Continue reading