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Magic The FlavouringEp.160 Avatar the Last Air Bender MTGEverything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and turned over 50% of all Magic into Universes Beyond...or something. Andy and Nathan take a look at Avatar the last Air Bender as it's depicted in MTG. Is this set's apparent step up in quality against other UB sets be enough to quell the grumbles of Magic purists or will the cycle of cynicism continue?Music by Michael Rawcliffe AudioBluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7...
2025-12-231h 04Magic The FlavouringEp.159 The Unique Fauna Of LorwynThe Eclipse is fast approaching, so before we travel back to the equally quaint and cruel Plane of Lorwyn, we need to refamiliarize ourselves with a fantasy setting that is all at once a deeply complex and wonderfully simple. Andy and Nathan dive into why a Boggart isn't a Hobgoblin and the surprising origins of Kithkin.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ
2025-11-2458 minMagic The FlavouringEp.158 The Multiversal Menu: Second HelpingWe return to the Restaurant at the end of the Multiverse to sample the delicacies from across the Blind Eternities (and also The Edge). The kitchen has had four years to add fresh dishes to the Menu so join Andy and Nathan as they make their orders and discover how magic's writers and designers have tackled culinary differences on each new Plane. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4B...
2025-10-311h 14Magic The FlavouringEp.157 Spider-Man: Multiversal MenaceLook out! Here comes the Spider-Man...swinging directly into standard and there's not a thing you can do about it. Andy and Nathan discuss Magic's latest and boldest Universes Beyond set and whilst there is some interesting flavour to be found, are we now finding the limit to what Magic players will stomach when it comes to IP crossover?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ
2025-09-1856 minMagic The FlavouringEp.156 Robots In MagicWhat is a Robot? Why is a Robot? Where are all the Robots in Magic? With the main set advent of the new creature type in Edge Of Eternities, Andy and Nathan look back across MTG's history to determine what implications have arisen and what other Automatons can be found in the lore. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2025-08-291h 57Magic The FlavouringEp.155 Edge Of Eternities Story ReviewIt's big, it's so, incredibly big. And we ain't talking about the vastness of space. 11 whole story episodes for Edge of Eternities and each one is half a novella in it's own right! So much world building for Andy and Nathan to explore, and an epic Sci-Fi-Fantasy to dive into. (The room this episode was recorded in was not fit for purpose, apologies for the sound quality) Story Articles:https://magic.wizards.com/en/storyMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.social
2025-07-311h 26Magic The FlavouringEp.154 Edge Of Eternities: A New FrontierEdge of Eternities heralds a new era for MTG as the main continuity setting introduces The Edge! No longer confined to the endless vastness of the Multiverse, we can now explore the galaxies that make up the reality beyond the Chaos Wall. Andy and Nathan discuss how this new setting fits into the larger Magic context and what we can find on our trek through the stars...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www...
2025-07-071h 12Magic The FlavouringEp.153 Colour Changing PlaneswalkersEdge Of Eternities is coming soon to the MTG scene and heralding its arrival is a 3 Mana Value Tezzeret card, that has no coloured pips!?! What does this mean for the character and when have other Planeswalkers shifted their colour identity? And why? Andy and Nathan get into all these questions, and more. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2025-06-261h 36Magic The FlavouringEp.152 Final Flavouring CLIIThe first ever Standard Legal Universes Beyond set takes on the many worlds of Final Fantasy. With many in-game and real world card games already associated with this IP, can the guys guess the flavour of the cards correctly, drawing from minimal prior FF knowledge? Also Andy and Nathan talk about their previous experience (if any) with this truly epic game series. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4B...
2025-05-3054 minMagic The FlavouringEp.151 Gotta Gather 'Em AllThe guys celebrate a milestone of 151 episodes of the pod, and what better way to do so than to talk about Andy and Nathan's 2nd favourite fandom, Pokémon! The guys look at the Gen 1 Gym Leaders and their teams, and decide to beat WOTC at their own game by creating a Universes Beyond style mash up.Thank you to all our listeners for being here, it means everything!Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @T...
2025-05-071h 38Magic The FlavouringEp.150 No More Bad Guys On TarkirHas MTG moved away from the concept of truly evil factions in favour of more abstract villains and grey morality spectrums? The guys take a look at the new Siege cycle of cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm as a case study and discuss how the concept of the "Bad Guy" has changed in magic narrative and gameplay. Also Andy and Nathan go back across recent lore history and inadvertently justify the actions of some pretty evil characters to prove their point...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.social...
2025-04-191h 20Magic The FlavouringEp.149 Resurrection In MagicBlack isn't the only colour that dabbles in the art of Necromancy. Magic proves once again that its Colour Pie is one of the richest veins of Lore in all of fantasy, as each colour has its own brand of life/death spells. Andy and Nathan work through the WUBRG to discuss how these themes are expressed and the metaphysics of what actually counts as resurrection. Also Andy hates on Doctor Who again...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,
2025-04-021h 36Magic The FlavouringEp.148 Dragonstorm Story ReviewIt's the end of the Dragonstorm arc and we are once again back on the fan favourite Plane of Tarkir! But how have things changed since the Dragon Lords were overthrown and will we finally uncover Jace's master plan to save the Multiverse? Andy and Nathan talk through the latest MTG story and how Planes and characters have evolved and potentially regressed. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c...
2025-03-191h 35Magic The FlavouringEp.147 Start Your Engines!After the Amonkheti crossed the finish line to claim this year's Ghirapur Grand Prix title, who will be in the running for next year's prize? And which Planes will have the honour of hosting? Andy and Nathan take a look at Vehicles throughout Magic's history through this thought experiment and create their own racing teams ready for a podium finish.Also the guys shout at each other about Brackets in EDH, because discourse!Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,...
2025-03-061h 34Magic The FlavouringEp.145 Year In Review 2024Another year of Magic and what a year it was! With a tonal shift to the flavour unlike anything seen before, there is certainly a lot to go over. Andy and Nathan go set by set to relive some the highs and lows of 2024 as well as picking their favourite art and artists of the year.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us...
2024-12-191h 48Magic The FlavouringEp.144 Foundations Flavour PicksMagic Foundations looks to uphold the absolute distilled core of what MTG is in the game, in some ways to balance the Universes Beyond influx we are looking at in 2025. So what does WOTC consider the quintessential expressions of colour and what cards and themes do Andy and Nathan wish made the cut?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!...
2024-11-121h 17Magic The FlavouringEp.143 Jumpstart Legends & MTG 2025Foundations is rounding out it's product line with a brand new Jumpstart run, and that means new Legendary Creatures to study! Also, Andy and Nathan look ahead to 2025, and ponder on some of the biggest shifts in Magic's design and product philosophy, maybe ever...00:00: Jumpstart Legends1:12:40: MTG 2025Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Bluesky:mtflavouring.bsky.socialTwitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-11-031h 49Magic The FlavouringEp.142 Duskmourn Flavour PicksCan you taste the fear? Well Andy and Nathan at least try to as they sample the various spooky flavours of Duskmourn. This set may be one of the most tonally polarised offerings since Ice Age, and it may feel like for every satisfying thrill there's a cheap jump scare waiting around the corner.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-10-081h 31Magic The FlavouringEp.141 Duskmourn Story ReviewIn a multiverse of monsters, magic and machines there is nothing scarier than an old wooden door...so step through into one of Magic's scariest Planes! Andy and Nathan gear up and face their fears as they review this surprisingly subtle horror story. Story Articles:https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-storyMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-09-201h 28Magic The FlavouringEp.140 Bloomburrow Flavour PicksThe Plane of Bloomburrow presents us with a simpler way of life, full of carrot cake and common good for all, and the set likewise has gone someway to bringing the game itself back down to earth. So, in this slower paced set, which cards make Andy and Nathan leap for joy and clap their tiny paws together in glee? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-08-241h 35Magic The FlavouringEp.139 Bloomburrow Story ReviewAs we get used to our brand new Animalfolk bodies on the Plane of Bloomburrow, a story of heroism and the power of kinship is waiting! Valerie Valdes presents us with a new tale and whilst the stakes may not be as high as we have been used to recently, the heros are no less mighty! Andy and Nathan pour over the latest Magic story and this adorable new setting.Magic Story Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story Aetherhub Story Summary:https://aetherhub.com/Article/Bloomburrow-Story-Summary#:~:text=Ral%20travels%20to%20Ravnica%20...
2024-07-241h 22Magic The FlavouringEp.138 The Rabiah Scale RevisitedHow likely is it that certain Planes are returned to and why? That is what the Rabiah Scale seeks to answer and give context for. So which Planes do Andy and Nathan wish to see again, and do they fully agree with the established ratings?Mark Rosewaters 3rd Rabiah Scale Article:https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/the-rabiah-scale-part-3The Prof's take on returning Planes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HnmV0_TlUoMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,
2024-06-2658 minMagic The FlavouringEp.137 Modern Horizons 3 Flavour PicksThird times a charm for Modern Horizons, and this may be the most flavourful yet! Which utterly busted nonsense catches Andy and Nathans attention, and have the ancillary sets become just as packed with Lore as the main ones?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-06-211h 15Magic The FlavouringEp.136 Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Flavour PicksIts finally time to reap the rewards of Omen Paths and their full implications on the structure of the multiverse, and what better setting to do it than a Cowboy/Heist/Family drama/Team up/Anti-Hero story...But in among the big plays and high concepts, are there any cards or themes that stand out, and can Andy and Nathan tame this bucking bronco of a set?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ
2024-05-011h 22Magic The FlavouringEp.135 Outlaws Of Thunder Junction Story ReviewIts time to saddle up for a rootin' tootin' showdown on the wild west Plane everyone was asking for! Was this story the big score that was promised or just a smash and grab for some quick loot? Andy and Nathan cover both the main 6 episodes and the Epilogue and discuss the bold new direction that MTG stories could be taking...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-04-121h 24Magic The FlavouringEp.134 Fallout: Taste The WastelandWhat happens when you push The Brothers War, New Capenna and Thunder Junction through an Omen Path together? Why you get Fallout of course! (Or something like that). The latest Universes Beyond commander decks take on one of the biggest Franchises in Video Game history, and it's one with an in-depth lore and satire so heavy handed it may as well be wearing Power Armor. How well will Andy and Nathan traverse the wastelands, and can they survive on Nuka-Cola alone...?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan...
2024-03-261h 07Magic The FlavouringEp.133 Murders At Karlov Manor Flavour PicksSo, the guys have interviewed the suspects, inspected the crime scene and built a case, but does the evidence stack up? Andy and Nathan pour through the case files of MKM and have found both hidden clues, and some shaky alibis...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2024-02-211h 35Magic The FlavouringEp.132 Murders at Karlov Manor Story ReviewThere's been a murder!!! Never mind that it happened on one of the most densely populated and crime ridden Planes of the Multiverse, because this time its the Guild Masters who are getting whacked! Andy and Nathan are on the case to find out if a high concept, light-hearted genre flip on a fan favourite Plane can land, or whether this tale of misdeeds is left in the stack of unsolved crimes...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com...
2024-01-271h 22Magic The FlavouringEp.131 2023 A Year In Review2023 is almost over and Magic has once again pushed the envelope on its product design. And inevitably that has an impact on the flavour of the cardboard. Andy and Nathan look back over the year, to give their Vorthos highs and lows, as well as where they are personally with the game. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-12-311h 34Magic The FlavouringEp.130 Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Flavour (Pack) PicksLost Caverns Of Ixalan introduces new possibilities and expands on old themes for this fan favourite Plane. But now that the set is out, which cards compel Andy and Nathan to dig deeper and deeper into this complex set...ALSO THEY CRACK A BUNDLE!Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-11-211h 15Magic The FlavouringEp.129 The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Story ReviewIxalan gets deep with some fresh lore that has implications not just for the Plane but the entire Multiverse both past and present. And with such expansive flavour there is understandably a whole new ensemble of characters and story to deliver it. Andy and Nathan pour over the story articles and also talk about the future of magics next big narrative arch.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-11-041h 35Magic The FlavouringEp.128 Doctor Who: Timey Wimey FlavourDoctor Who is the latest IP to get the Universes Beyond treatment, with Booster Pack products and 4 Commander decks. And with more varied deliveries of UB in the pipeline, Andy and Nathan hit pause on the hype to have a debate about where the concept is now, and how to engage with IP's you may or may not love suddenly being a part of the game...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ
2023-10-171h 26Magic The FlavouringEp.125 Commander Masters Flavour PicksThe latest Masters set focuses on the most Vorthos friendly format of them all, COMMANDER! With tons of variant arts and decent selection of new cards in the accompanying Commander decks, Andy and Nathan have a lot of new flavour to sample.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-08-011h 35Magic The FlavouringEp.124 Talking Guff feat. Tim WilloughbyCommodore Guff is one of the most polarising characters in Magic's history and will soon have a Planeswalker-as-Commander card in the upcoming set Commander Masters. Andy and Nathan chat to one of Guff's biggest fans, Tim Willoughby! CAG member, WOTC Coverage Team Contributor and the owner of the UK's best Gamer bar, Rule Zero. Tim shares his thoughts on Guff's card design and as well as his own take if he had the power.Time also dives into some weird and wonderful stories from MTG's past and how some of the games most iconic cards...
2023-06-211h 17Magic The FlavouringEp.123 More Planes To ChasePlanechase is back! The March Of The Machine Commander precons introduced 25 new Planechase cards to explore and as Andy and Nathan's favourite format variant they are sure to have some flavourful opinions...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-05-161h 47Magic The FlavouringEp.122 March Of The Machine Flavour PicksMarch Of The Machine may be Magic's most eclectic set in terms of its theming and flavour, even when compared to most core sets. Spanning multiple Planes, factions and playstyles as well as a brand new card type, this set is a veritable smorgasbord for Andy and Nathan.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-04-211h 08Magic The FlavouringEp.120 All Will Be One Flavour PicksAll Will Be One has been both a return to and an expansion on some of MTG's most iconic settings, themes and aesthetics, and there are enough flavour beats for a dozen episodes. So through all the Oli and Phyresis, what stood out to Andy and Nathan?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-02-201h 08Magic The FlavouringEp.119 All Will Be One: (All of the) Story ReviewMTG story is charging full steam ahead through the Phyrexian invasion of the Multiverse. With a diverse spread of stories and perspectives to face, Andy and Nathan are going to tackle them head on in their own Vorthos Strike Force! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-01-311h 50Magic The FlavouringEp.118 2022 A Year In ReviewMore magic was released in 2022 than ever before and along side it was potentially more story and lore too! So how have Andy and Nathan found the past year, and how does it set up the future of the game?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2023-01-131h 24Magic The FlavouringEp.117 The Legends Of Jumpstart 2022Taking a mini-beak from the horrifying war against Phyrexia, the guys dive into the whimsy filled card pool of Jumpstart 2022 and pour over the flavour offered by the new Legendary Creatures. Is Andy an MTG hypocrite and will someone please get Nathen some gosh-dang flavour text!Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-12-141h 06Magic The FlavouringEp.116 Brothers War Flavour PicksMagic's first throw back set has a tricky job of balancing flavour that feels old school, whilst still exciting new players and serving the game 30 years after these themes were last explored. Andy and Nathan take a look at what flavour jumps out to them and also examine what different experiences this set provides each of them.Content Warning: AlcoholMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage...
2022-11-301h 20Magic The FlavouringEp.114 Brothers War Story Review: The PastIt's time to revisit one of the most pivotal moments in Magic lore history, and to witness how MTG handles web fiction for its first "Throwback Set". Andy and Nathan review Miguel Lopez's run of five Episodes charting the Past events of The Brothers War and the aftermath of the Multiverse's most bloody conflict. Story Articles:https://magic.wizards.com/en/storyMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ
2022-11-031h 04Magic The FlavouringEp.113 High Fantasy FootballTaking a break from the endless spoiler season, the guys kick back, crack a cold one and watch the footy. But even in this most traditional of pass times, Andy and Nathan can't help but bring it back to magic...Content Warning: AlcoholMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-10-101h 11Magic The FlavouringEp.110 Calm Before The HypeWith the exciting continuation of the current Phyrexian story Arch on the horizon in the form of Dominaria United, and also the boundary pushing silliness of Unfinity also soon to be released, there is still a lot of hype to be had in this relatively long break from the perpetual spoiler season. So what is getting Andy and Nathan most excited and (predictably) most annoyed?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ...
2022-08-021h 05Magic The FlavouringEp.109 Double Masters 2: New FlavourDouble Masters 2022 is here and whilst it may be shaping up to be one of MTG's most expensive sets ever, much like it's predecessor it is packed with flavour! Andy looks at the new flavour in this reprint set and also talks about the balance between in-world and meta references.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-07-0946 minMagic The FlavouringEp.107 What Can MTG Steal From DnD?With Commander Legends: Battle For Baldur's Gate, we now have a 2nd whole set in Magic dedicated to the world of DnD. And with Baldur's Gate having a slightly different tone to AFR, Andy looks at what themes, mechanical choices, and broader narrative approaches he would like to see carried on into Magic's mainline sets and story. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-06-101h 01Magic The FlavouringEp.106 Solo ScryfallingAndy is flying solo this week and will give his fate up to the whims of the Scryfall Random Card button to once again test the theory that every card in magic has significant flavour to offer!https://scryfall.com/Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-05-0138 minMagic The FlavouringEp.105 New Capenna Flavour Picks feat. Sheldon MeneryNew Capenna has finally been fully spoiled which means it's time for Andy to go through the most flavourful cards in the set, and this time he is joined by the Godfather of EDH, Sheldon Menery! Which cards have proven themselves worthy to join The family, and which are going to sleep with the fishes...?Sheldon's Links:https://linktr.ee/SheldonMeneryMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage...
2022-04-2053 minMagic The FlavouringEp.104 New Capenna Story Review feat. Michelle RappThe Streets Of New Capenna web fiction is fully out and as well as exploring a brand new Plane with a deep history, we are given some narratively impactful developments for the current Phyrexian story arc. Joining Andy once again is Michelle Rapp to talk families, Planeswalkers and the future of the story...Michelle's socials:@kilnfiendpotterhttps://kilnfiendpottery.com/Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us...
2022-04-121h 14Magic The FlavouringEp. 102 Totally Blue feat. TOTALmtgMatt from TOTALmtg joins the show to talk about his favourite colour Blue, and how the colours philosophies influences his approach to the game, even when playing other colours. Also Andy and Matt chat about WOTC's various approaches to basing sets on existing IP's and genre tropes. TOTALmtg's links:https://linktr.ee/TOTALmtgMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-03-281h 12Magic The FlavouringEp.101 A Knights Tale feat. Adam The GatheringAdam The Gathering joins the show to talk about his favourite Tribe in magic and also the role Arena can play in delivering magic flavour to the online community. Andy also looks at what surnames have tribal applications and what the rest of the year has in store for players who don't consider themselves Vorthos'.Adam's Links:https://linktr.ee/AdamTheGatheringMusic by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ
2022-03-181h 04Magic The FlavouringEp.100 The Fox In The MoonSo much has changed in Magic: The Gathering since January 9th 2020, as has this podcast and Andy and Nathan's relationship to the game. So, with the show reaching 100 episodes and Nathan about to take a break from the game, where do the guys stand with the game now?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQMessage us directly!
2022-03-0947 minMagic The FlavouringEp.99 Kamigawa: The Sagas ContinueSagas once more prove themselves to be an incredibly versatile game piece for storytelling and game play and in a set so boldly challenging every aspect of Magic's design they stand out yet again. So which sagas are Andy and Nathan diving into and where can they go from here?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQEmail:mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2022-02-231h 02Magic The FlavouringEp.96 1200yr Old Flavour Picks: KamigawaBefore they dive into the cyberpunk world of Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, Andy and Nathan take a look back at one of Magic's most divisive blocks and explore the flavour highs and lows of original Kamigawa. What flavour beats have aged well since 2004 and what aspects have dropped out of favour when designing sets?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter:MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQEmail:mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2022-01-251h 13Magic The FlavouringEp.50 Secret Lair: PuniversaryThe 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- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.you...
2020-11-281h 00Magic The FlavouringEp.48 Commander Legends Part 2: Old LoreCommander 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/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.comMessag...
2020-11-141h 34Magic The FlavouringEp.45 Princess Mononoke Flavour Deck Tech- Marath, Will Of The WildNathan 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, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.co...
2020-10-2257 minMagic The FlavouringEp.43 A Flavour Too Far?Secret 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/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us direc...
2020-10-061h 17Magic The FlavouringEp.42 Showcases: A Year On2020 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 Creatures Of 2020 (So Far): https://www.dicetry.com/post/top-5-mo...
2020-09-2957 minMagic The FlavouringEp.41 Zendikar Rising Flavour PicksZendikar 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/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.com
2020-09-221h 01Magic The FlavouringEp.40 2021: What's On The Menu?The 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 Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, ...
2020-09-141h 02Magic The FlavouringEp.39 Zendikar Rises And So Does The HypeSpoiler 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, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFox...
2020-09-071h 15Magic The FlavouringEp.38 Spoilers! Spoilers! Spoilers!Two 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.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.co...
2020-08-311h 19Magic The FlavouringEp.37 Cosmic Horror Flavour Dech Tech- Ertai The CorruptedToday 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: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/cosmic-horror-theme-deck/ Music by Michael Rawcliffe Aud...
2020-08-241h 17Magic The FlavouringEp.36 Double The Masters, Double The ArtEvery Double Masters Box Topper (except for one...) has brought with it new art that puts fresh flavour spins on some of the games most iconic cards. But which ones do the guys think are the most interesting, not only for their visual beauty but also as space to expand lore and tell stories. Also, there are some of the negatives to come out of these premium pieces, so what do Andy and Nathan think were some of the oversights and missed opportunities that they hope see rectified in the future. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.
2020-08-171h 09Magic The FlavouringEp.35 Player, Artist, Customer? The Value Of Magic Art Feat. Titus LunterToday the guys are joined by Magic: The Gathering Artist Titus Lunter! Titus talks about his experience with the game as both a creative and a player and explores the relationship between these two identities in both his deck building and illustration process. We also dive deep into the debate surrounding the artistic value of fantasy art created for commercial use. Can you divorce the final piece from its cardboard origins or is art created for a game that needs to make money always going to be tied to a product? And does it even matter one w...
2020-08-101h 15Magic The FlavouringEp.34 The Rise of Zendikar: Speculations, Rumours and NonsenseZendikar Rising is within sight and the guys have a lot of speculation to throw around! Based on Mark Rosewater's SDCC online panel and key art that has been released, as well as picking up on clues from around mtg, Zendikar Rising seems to have many different avenues that it can go down, and they all seem to point towards an exciting set! Also Nathan has just found his new most hated/favourite card! Mark Rosewater's SDCC panel Video: https://www.comic-con.org/cciathome/2020/video/nqofes1rj0c Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audi...
2020-08-031h 09Magic The FlavouringEp.33 Flavourful Alternatives: Commander Staples!The guys look at some of the most played spells in Commander and suggest alternatives that may better fit your EDH deck's theme or aesthetic. The Commander format has one of the largest card pools of any format to choose from, so when crafting you pile, shop around! You may be surprised by some cads that are considered "strictly worse" than other cards but are actually more suitable for your play style, both mechanically and flavour wise. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: h...
2020-07-271h 10Magic The FlavouringEp.32 Featured In Flavour TextThis week the guys deep dive into characters that have only ever appeared on flavour text and throw around wild speculations on who of those characters will be getting a Legendary Creature card in the near future. Also Andy talks about some recent art that has been on his mind and Nathan espouses some feelings on character names. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.com
2020-07-201h 05Magic The FlavouringEp.31 Writing Flavour Text Feat. Anthony TessitoreThis week the guys are joined by writer and game designer Anthony Tessitore! Ant worked on Magic: The Gathering from Magic Origin's to Modern Horizons and is currently running his own games company GuildHouse Games with their new game Varia! Ant was also a prolific writer for CoolStuffInc. and is co-host to the Snack Time podcast with Vorthos Mike. Andy, Nathan and Ant talk all things flavour text, naming cards and the relationship between written text and visual art on the cardboard. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyM...
2020-07-131h 36Magic The FlavouringEp.30 Jumpstart: Smashing Flavour Jumpstart not only brings a whole new way to play and enjoy MTG, it also is packed to the brim with flavour! Andy and Nathan talk through their personal highlights from the set and dive into the art, mechanics and text of this fun new product. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bcwn2RfcJ-yQ Email: mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-07-061h 04Magic The FlavouringEp.29 M21 Part 2: Core IngredientsFor a core set, M21 has a tonne of flavour. Legendary's old and new, a wide art style and varied game play makes this set a force to be reckoned with. But with the highs also come some lows and Andy and Nathan, recording in 30'c heat are here to rant all about it!Also if you didn't think Ice Cream Vans could upset a person, think again... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEmU7KIqU4Bc...
2020-06-291h 21Magic The FlavouringEp.28 M21 Part 1: Core Blimey!Andy and Nathan talk through the more mechanical aspects of Core Set 21 as well as looking at the broader flavour style that core sets offer. With new creature types, big reprints and a deeper level of game play than we are used to seeing from a set like this, M21 is looking to be one of the most interesting non-story sets in yet! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-06-221h 06Magic The FlavouringEp.27 A Path To Blightsteel Feat. Wayne ReynoldsThis week the guys are joined my MTG artist Wayne Reynolds! Wayne chats through his experiences leading up to working on magic, as well as other IP's such as Pathfinder and 2000AD, and shares with the guys his thoughts on the future direction of Fantasy art. Also Andy and Nathan pick Wayne's brains about his Double Masters Blightsteel Colossus art as well as some of their own favourite pieces of his extensive and iconic portfolio. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Wayne Reynolds: https://www.waynereynolds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/waynereynoldsart/...
2020-06-1556 minMagic The FlavouringEp.26 Ravnica In ReflectionAs we finally close the last chapter of the Bolas story with Ravnica and War Of The Spark rotating out of standard, Andy and Nathan look back at MTG's favourite Plane. How was it left, where will it go and what story threads seem like they would offer the best returning story lines for when we inevitably go back? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-06-0849 minMagic The FlavouringEp.25 Keep It Secret, Keep It SafeFive Secret Lair drops in one week! That's a lot of cardboard to talk about. The guys talk through the latest offerings from Secret Lair and look at the creative space this controversial product has opened up. Also watch as the guys fail to avoid dipping their toes into the sea of public discourse and look out for some top tips on toilet etiquette when playing Virtual magic... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-05-301h 04Magic The FlavouringEp.24 Alt Art Talk - Feat. Vorthos MikeThe guys have a very special guest on the show, Vorthos Mike! Alternative art has been coming into its own over the past year and it looks like a trend set to continue, but Vorthos Mike is here to tell you that this trend has deep roots in Magic's history. Also Nathan and Andy get schooled on the secrets still hidden in MTG art and the importance of taking a careful look at every card in your booster. Vorthos Mike's latest article: https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/vorthosmike-05132020-art-guest-stars Mark Rosewater Blogatog on Amonkhet Inv...
2020-05-231h 00Magic The FlavouringEp.23 Flavourful Facades That FlipThe guys go through the history of flip, split and double faced cards to explore the ways in which R&D have used space not only to try new mechanics but also broaden the stories they can tell. Also the guys talk about where they want to see these mechanics used in the future, and why naming conventions are just as important as any other part of a card. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-05-161h 13Magic The FlavouringEp.22 Trials and Tribal-ationsLooking ahead into this 'Year of Commander' the guys break down the Tribal Commanders they want to see introduced into the EDH format, as well as breaking down what criteria they want in their tribal support and why some of the more powerful tribal decks in the format are perhaps not the most flavourful. Also, bare witness as to why Andy and Nathan haven't been invited to design cards for WOTC... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMess...
2020-05-081h 11Magic The FlavouringEp.21 Hypothetical ContentToday the guys take a moment to ask the important questions surrounding MTG lore. What Plane has the best pubs? Do Dragons have to deal with heart burn and much, much more (maybe too much). If you have any hypothetical questions that you want the guys to tackle in future episodes, send them in! No question is too asinine, no technicality too trivial! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-04-3056 minMagic The FlavouringEp.20 Ikoria Lore: HumansThe Human factions of Ikoria are perhaps not as splashy as their Monster counterparts, however as the guys find out, their design is far more nuanced and deep than appearances would lead you to believe. Andy and Nathan look at the use of the colour pie, visual aesthetics and narrative choices that make the Humans of Ikoria one of the big draws of this high concept Plane. Also make sure you hit up the show on Twitter and let the guys know what are your favourite flavour cards from the set! Music by Michael Rawcliffe Au...
2020-04-241h 05Magic The FlavouringEp.19 Ikoria Lore: MonstersThe Monsters of Ikoria are plentiful and each of them unique, so naturally the guys have quite a bit to say about them. At first glance Ikoria's lore seems to just be about giant monsters smashing the heck out of each other, but a closer look at the geography of the Plane and its relationship with the creatures that live in it reveals a much deeper mythos and one of the most interesting new planes in recent magic. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavou...
2020-04-181h 01Magic The FlavouringEp.18 Commander 2020 OverviewIt's Commander 2020, and foolishly the guys thought they could talk about it in the last 10mins of the previous episode. Never going to work. So enjoy this bonus episode as they talk through the new legendaries and some of the more king sized new toys for EDH. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-04-131h 23Magic The FlavouringEp.17 Ikoria: Monstrous MechanicsIkoria has just finished spoiler season and the guys talk through it's mechanics and gameplay. Do the set's new abilities deliver on its kaiju battle aesthetic and is the actual gameplay deep enough to justify it's bold design? Also, Andy makes a feeble attempt to be even handed regarding magic player backlash and Nathan finds a Fox to fill an Otter shaped hole. Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-04-101h 10Magic The FlavouringEp.16 Magic Without The Gathering/Ikoria SpoilersThe guys run through the small steps you can take to engage with the game of Magic when you can't actually sit down and play it. With almost everyone around the world unable to get a face to face game in right now, how can you keep sane and still connect with MTG? Also Ikoria spoilers begin to drop right as recording starts, and Nathan goes on an emotional journey about a specific Otter...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.com...
2020-04-0358 minMagic The FlavouringEp.15 What's That Coming Over The Hill?The guys talk through their predictions for Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths and breakdown some of the hints given out by the Mtg Creative team in regards to its mechanics and creature types. What creature types do Andy and Nathan want to see, how much power can one Aura give and what the heck is a Whale Wolf? Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-03-2642 minMagic The FlavouringEp.14 Legendary PotentialComing to you from what can only be assumed is some sort of cavernous Hall of Legends on account of all the echos, the guys talk through what qualities make a Legendary Creature in the game of Magic, and what Non-Legendary Creatures they would like to see ascend to glory! Also Nathan takes you through a brief history of the 'Legend' supertype, and bare witness to Andy in a particularly glib mood... Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessag...
2020-03-171h 13Magic The FlavouringEp.13 Flavour Builds: Scarab God/GrenzoThe guys run through some of their most flavourful commander decks and talk about the different levels of building with theme and flavour. What is the balance between form and function and what choices can you make when building a deck that still performs but also tells a story? Deck lists: Scarab God, http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/28-02-19-anything-you-can-do-i-can-do-better/ Grenzo, http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/grenzo-riot-starter Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio. Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring, Andy- @AndyMannface, Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon, mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly
2020-03-101h 24Magic The FlavouringEp.12 The Great Snake DebateIt's time to settle this once and for all! Is a Naga a Naga or is it a Snake? Well before they can answer that question, the guys have to go through every other humanoid race in Magic and find out where the lines are drawn. Should Leonin stay as cats, should Viashino be Lizards, and can WOTC just make up their minds about Jackals already!?!Also Nathan takes a pop quiz and Andy pines after a Werewolf commander worth its fur...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @An...
2020-03-061h 15Magic The FlavouringEp.11 Tourist Traps Of The Blind EternitiesWhat new Planes do the guys want to see as a future setting in a main MTG set and which ones are they sick to death of visiting? Do the main characters matter more than the world they inhabit or is it the Plane itself that gets the Vorthos senses tingling? Let the ranting commence!Also the guys talk through the Planeschase product and why you should adopt it into your playgroup.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.com
2020-02-281h 16Magic The FlavouringEp.10 Walking With FlavourThe guys talk about Planeswalkers, both in their role as MTG story's heroes and as some of the games most powerful cards. Are Planeswalkers too bound by the needs of each set or would making each one unique break the game? And where are our non-bipedal walkers?!?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-02-181h 07Magic The FlavouringEp.9 State Of The StoryThe guys dig deep into one of the most hot button issues of recent magic, the handling and delivery of Mtg Story. In the past 12 months there have been so many twists and turns that sometimes it is hard to see a larger context and determine what has gone wrong, what has gone right and where. Andy and Nathan will be trying their very best to unravel this tangle, with only moderate amounts of ranting and face palming (maybe, no promises).Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,
2020-02-111h 22Magic The FlavouringEp.8 Going Green- GreenRounding out their cycle of colour pie episodes, the guys talk through Green and its perceived domination of battle cruiser magic. Does a format's popularity effect how a colour is represented in the game and vice versa, and is this thematically justified in the colour's flavour?Also how many wolf tokens is too many and is there a beast within us all?Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-02-041h 22Magic The FlavouringEp.7 Theros Beyond Death Flavour ReviewThe guys breakdown Theros Beyond Death. From Titans to Demigods, this set has a dense lore and only one set to fulfill some high flavour expectations.What challenges come with returning to a fan favourite Plane? And does Andy have an irrational gripe about the number of creature types in the set (yes, yes he does)? For all that and more join the guys on a trip to the Underworld and back...Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.com
2020-01-281h 31Magic The FlavouringEp.6 Lightning Bolt Round- RedThe guys discuss the colour Red and quickly uncover that there is more to this section of the colour pie than destruction and chaos. From Goblins to Dragons, from fury to joy, Red is one of the most versatile colours in Magic and can be used to express the very spark of creativity in this most flavourful of games.Music by Michael Rawcliffe Audio.Twitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-01-181h 22Magic The FlavouringEp.5 The Colour Of Spite- BlackDo the ends always justify the means? If you're anything like Andy and you play mostly Black, then you may subscribe to winning at all costs! Andy and Nathan breakdown the major tenets of Magic's most amoral colour and how a love of Vampires (from two different sets) sparked their MTG obsession. Once again the guys will also dive into Alpha and discover that maybe it is a good thing that many of these cards are no longer reprinted...Music by Michael Rawcliffe AudioTwitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,
2020-01-111h 23Magic The FlavouringEp.4 Second The Best- BlueContinuing with their cycle of Colour Pie Episodes, Andy and Nathan breakdown what is often thought to be Magic's best colour, Blue.Through looking at the colour's key principles and at its history starting with Alpha, its easy to see that Blue is a colour packed with flavour and has its roots in the highest of fantasy tropes.Music by Michael Rawcliffe AudioTwitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-01-101h 16Magic The FlavouringEp.2 Throne Of Eldraine Flavour ReviewA legendary success, or a grim failure? How much flavour is packed into Throne Of Eldraine? Well, as it is the storybook set, the guys guess quite a bit actually!Andy and Nathan unpack the set and talk about the direction of Magic story, as well as the design choices and what they mean for the game moving forwards...Music by Michael Rawcliffe AudioTwitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @AndyMannface,Nathan- @TheFoxintheMoon,mtflavouring@gmail.comMessage us directly!
2020-01-091h 13Magic The FlavouringEp.3 The First Is The Worst- WhiteIn the first installment of MTF's cycle of Colour Pie episodes, the guys tackle the big question: Is White the worst colour of Magic?Walking through White's main tropes and characteristics and how these are expressed on the battlefield as well as in lore, Andy and Nathan seek to get a picture of where the colour is and where it's going. They also take a trip back to Alpha to see how the colour pie was first imagined and what has carried all the way through to the modern game. Music by Michael R...
2020-01-091h 26Magic The FlavouringEp.1 What Is Flavour?This show is all about MTG flavour, but what is flavour anyway? Today the guys give an introduction to how Magic: The Gathering tells storys through the cardboard and how the game expresses itself outside of gameplay.Andy and Nathan talk about the elements of the game that first got them playing, and what continues to fasinate and excite them after years of slinging spells, as well as breaking down some of the terminology and language used when talking about Magic flavour.Music by Michael Rawcliffe AudioTwitter: MTF- @MTFlavouring,Andy- @A...
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