Recent Articles
Gold Rush 2011 Fact Sheet
Posted Sat - November 19, 2011 by Neutral Grounds Staff
Farewell Galleria
Posted Tue - May 17, 2011 by Freddie Tan
I haven't written for the soapbox in a while, the last time I was tempted to write was right after the record breaking GP 2010 when we drew 1000 plus Magic players to join the event, but in the end I ended up letting the event speak for itself, being the biggest Grand Prix in Asia for 2010 . It's too bad that the occasion that would lead me back to writing for the soapbox isn't exactly good news.
Caesar Famorcan is your 2010 MTG Philippines Nationals Champion!
Posted Sun - August 29, 2010 by Neutral Grounds Staff
A New Look at Jund Post Worldwake
Posted Wed - February 24, 2010 by Paul Mendoza
Who's Who in Zendikar Drafting
Posted Mon - January 04, 2010 by Neutral Grounds Staff
The main purpose of this article is to review the most popular deck archetypes in Triple Zendikar booster drafts. It aims to provide a deep insight on what makes these decks tick and how to beat them. Hopefully you would enjoy reading this article as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Draft: How Would You Rate Zendikar Commons?
Posted Wed - December 23, 2009 by taong_gagamba
I love drafting. Seven years ago, I wouldn’t even imagine I’d say that. With my minimum wage then (or your small allowance from your high school days), booster drafts were a luxury. Players would rather trade or buy cards for their constructed decks and play countless games with them. Maybe that is why the Pinoy player is good with standard constructed. Only a few fortunate ones are good with draft.
Magic Moments Ep. 9: My Own Deck and the Rise of Chna
Posted Wed - November 25, 2009 by Butch Maniego
Worlds, China, walletslayers, and much more... he's back!
Magic Moments Episode 8: Pros and Cons
Posted Wed - October 21, 2009 by Butch Maniego
Over the weekend, lots of Filipino players eagerly followed the coverage of Pro Tour Austin with the hopes of learning a lot more about the relatively new formats being born therein – the new Extended with Zendikar as well as how the pros drafted the new set. They also got an unexpected bonus – a Filipino-born player doing well enough and even taking sole possession of the lead deep into day two, only to fall short of becoming the first Pinoy to make it to the hallowed ranks of a Magic Pro Tour Top 8.
Gatekeeper of Malakir: In or Out?
Posted Wed - October 14, 2009 by seshirure
I have seen a lot of reviews with our new fellow creature from Zendikar, The Gatekeeper of Malakir. As I browse from one to another I always see the words "edict-on-a-stick"
Magic Moments Episode 7: Storm is Indeed a Broken Mechanic
Posted Tue - October 06, 2009 by Butch Maniego
One of the things we learned from last weekend's weather disaster is that we must always be prepared for anything. Just like in Magic, where your best-laid plans are often "Negated" or your fatty given a "Path to Exile" by opponent, moving you further back from your goal of winning the game, typhoon Ondoy came nearly without warning and caused so much havoc and catastrophe to most of our unwary citizenry.
