What Magic The Gathering lessons and topics would you like to see in future episodes? Let me know!
@spidermonkey7280
7 жыл бұрын
Tolarian Community College can you please go over Tempo/Card advantage? It seems like a topic that many newer players have trouble understanding. Thanks :)
@twainarmandi2992
7 жыл бұрын
How to face a control deck please Professor
@jakebnda
7 жыл бұрын
Frequently used jargon! I often hear people describe decks or attributes of decks/cards with jargon that isn't readily apparent (to me the beginner). I've heard stuff (ironically enough) like tutoring,or flavor, and just things along those lines.
@Flickstro
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe how to tackle building decks around particular attributes (i.e: haste, vigilance, death touch, etc.) I'd love to hear your take on the notion.
@BigTuna762
7 жыл бұрын
How to use/tips and tricks for using The Stack!
@jccjccjoanne
7 жыл бұрын
I know this is only the second episode, but the Tolarian Tutor is possibly the best MTG series on youtube.
@Fubnin
7 жыл бұрын
jccjccjoanne I wouldn't put it above magicmansams magic card documentaries but it's up there
@tyr4148
4 жыл бұрын
Friday Nights???
@amazinganimations7412
3 жыл бұрын
Just take out the word possibly
@leskobrandon8454
3 жыл бұрын
It isn’t the second. It’s definitely the first
@nickw7235
Жыл бұрын
This comment aged very well
@StarcoreLabs
7 жыл бұрын
Professor, this is exactly the kind of video series I was hoping you'd make. I feel like I'm in a college class learning Magic. Thank you!
@ProphecyPhrase
7 жыл бұрын
Starcore Labs Same here.
@Literally15Ducks
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah but now you need to buy books, old school duels, and even the used books, Shocklands, are not cheap. Not to mention fetches.
@BrunoCasagrandaNeves
7 жыл бұрын
Starcore Labs TCC MTG MOOC all day!
@Nearnae
7 жыл бұрын
Im almost Harry Potter
@mikejonesnoreally
7 жыл бұрын
I know! The Professor is like a living copy of the brown book! :)
@Avathee
7 жыл бұрын
I'd love if you introduce each archetype, i.e tempo, control, aggro, tribal. And then make a video about each and every type of archetype. For example: one video only covering aggro. One video only about control. :D
@gemofmagic9436
7 жыл бұрын
agreed I still don't really understand those terms or how they apply to my brews.
@daievo073
7 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Carmparens
7 жыл бұрын
This is something we're working on right now :D Make sure and stay tuned for this part of the series!!
@brandonchandler5819
7 жыл бұрын
This kind of video would be amazing if it were a collaboration with TheMagicManSam! I'd love his historical approach with the Prof's style!
@Avathee
7 жыл бұрын
I agree. I've played the game for roughly three years now and just a few days ago I learned what tempo was. You learn something everyday.
@stelliocantos4639
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sure this has been said, but I'm throwing it on the pile in the hopes that this series continues a long time: I love this series. It is great for intermediate people like me trying to get better. Thanks for doing them and please continue!
@jorgepiza2040
6 жыл бұрын
It's amazing the passion with which you give classes. I would have loved to have such a teacher at school Extremely entertaining class and very organized. Thank you
@jkahlke1
7 жыл бұрын
It may be too broad, but I'd love to see a video on when to block and when to let damage through.
@nisterror
2 жыл бұрын
Way better than many classes I took at University. For being a free content, the quality is better than many things we pay for in uni.
@chippyonline001
7 жыл бұрын
Hey, Professor! Another great episode for Tolarian Tutor and a an awesome intro as well. Thank you so much for this!
@Yakkosprite
7 жыл бұрын
Professor, this kind of content is what sets you apart as the best MTG content creator for your specific area. Pray continue your most excellent lectures
@bartholomewfargo
7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying the more technical videos. Breaking down the nuts and bolts of how the decks work and the "why" of how cards are chosen is very useful information.
@garywilkinson1422
5 жыл бұрын
Started playing a month ago and I have to say this was tremendously useful :)
@ysq4915
7 жыл бұрын
I don't play magic but you are such a happy confident and I love your attitude
@Nootzie2000
7 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most useful video format I've seen for getting better at MTG. Thank you professor!
@Esriil
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if my comment was seen in the last video, but the camera position was changed and it is amazing! The center framing without the cut off on top is perfect. Very appealing.
@xBeauGaming
7 жыл бұрын
Cool, so see you Friday at FNM for draft!
@calebdanielherman4913
4 жыл бұрын
Really thankful that I found this channel! Just started playing mtg a few months ago when my workplace went into lockdown and needed to find something to keep my clients excited and engaged with something. Was always super intimidated by mtg and shied away from attempting to play until my late 20s, now I'm having a blast learning it!. Big thank you!
@cerothespectrum1710
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a regular viewer, but i love coming back to your vids for basic refreshers
@SalmiakkiAficionado
7 жыл бұрын
I love Tolarian Tutor :] If Tolarian Community College had a series about the rules of Magic, then it would have gone full circle, covering every single topic of Magic
@scottmcclean621
7 жыл бұрын
This whole channel just keeps getting better. Thanks!
@mentosmuncher
7 жыл бұрын
I've been playing magic for over 4 years now and i'm astonished at how much i learned from this one video. Didn't know mana curve and how your land base in draft can be tuned to that extent. very cool
@Twineandribbon
7 жыл бұрын
Meaty episode. I'll be referencing this video for years to come. Thanks!!
@saulcuthbertson7248
4 жыл бұрын
Lol same😂
@leem.9934
5 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most useful topics to cover. This is a video that will likely remain relevant for years to come. I like to refer people to this and other resources like it.
@FATmonkeyCHRIS
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe my favorite series from you so far. I'm a 20+ year player (mostly casual) your mana tutor tips taught this old dog new tricks. Thanks and looking forward to more. I'd love to hear more about non green ramping.
@Trojanponey
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this. Mana base and mana curve has been one of the most difficult aspects of deck making for me so far.
@IcyHaze02
7 жыл бұрын
6:43 I am a Hate Drafter. So I would grab Glorybringer, just so my opponents can't have it :)
@prufrock1977
7 жыл бұрын
Why draft jank when you can draft something to trade or sell after the draft is over?
@hexyearhexyear
7 жыл бұрын
Hate drafting a card is not, statistically speaking, a valuable method of decision making for making your draft deck in that scenario the best it can possibly be and allowing you to maximize win percentage. It can be fun and I'm not looking to deride you for doing it but I wanted to comment to note that it's certainly not "correct" as far as statistical win percentage over time is viewed.
@l_scanu8645
7 жыл бұрын
If i was in Green then i have probally picked up a Gift of Paradise or something simular in the first 2 packs, so i would pick the Glorybringer and prioritise fixing later in the pack. If i wasn't in Green and was W/B or something, then i would take a good Uncommon or premiem Common over it, but if it's a mediocure pack then i'll just take it. Glorybringer really isn't nice to play against so as long as i'm not sacrifceing too much i'd take it.
@mdeske
7 жыл бұрын
I would take glorybringer even if we redraft the rares. If not glorybringer goes to my opponent's hand and I will possibly lose a game because of it.
@hexyearhexyear
7 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend you read this whole article but I'm going to quote from a portion of it that explains why you get no value from hate drafting, especially early in an individual pack (magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/beyond-basics/dont-hate-draft-2016-07-28) "But let's back up for a second. Let's run through what it takes for a hate draft of any individual card to positively impact your draft. It requires several things happening: The card that you would be hate drafting needs to get to someone who can play it. There are plenty of reasons for someone to take it after you: Maybe they picked up a white card or two and think they could end up playing it, but ultimately can't. Maybe someone who is currently in white takes it, but ends up bailing. Maybe someone who hasn't read this article decides to hate draft it. Any number of reasons could prevent the card from being played. You have to play against that person. There's far from a guarantee you'll end up playing against whoever ends up with the card. (And even less likely if you're playing in an event where Round 1 is paired four seats away from you.) If you plan on winning the three matches in your eight-person draft pod (which, of course, you do!), then you'll face fewer than half of the other players in the draft. Even if the card is incredibly strong, that doesn't mean they're necessarily favored to win their match. I mean, how many times have you drafted an awesome rare and still lost? It happens frequently. One Archangel Avacyn doesn't entirely salvage a weak Draft deck. Plus, all kinds of things can happen-they can be short on lands, their opponent can have the perfect answer, and so on. They have to draw that card, and cast that card against you, and have it be better than what they would have played instead, and it has to help them win the game. Okay. So you pass the card to someone who ends up playing it, and then you do get paired against them. Next, they actually have to draw it! It doesn't matter if the card they have is as absurd as Umezawa's Jitte-if they don't draw it, or they draw it and can't cast it, or they draw it at a time when it's ineffectual, then it doesn't end up mattering. Now, compare that list to what it takes to make a card that's good in your deck. To make a card you pick for your deck useful, you have to 1) play it in your final deck, and 2) draw it in any of your games and have it work toward winning you the match. There's a chance it will be relevant in every game you play, as opposed to only against certain people." -Gavin Verhey
@kulrigalestout
7 жыл бұрын
Really glad I stumbled across this channel. It's helping me feel much more informed about how to get back into MTG, and how to go about making a deck from all the cards out there.
@coreykershner1357
7 жыл бұрын
It is these kinds of videos that do more than just "entertain" the MtG community but add value by helping build better players and therefore make the game of Magic better globally! Thanks prof!
@jcm9097
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Professor! All your vids (especially this new tolarian tutor series) is helping me greatly at becoming a better magic player. I look forward to your videos every single day. Thank you!
@MindsculptingMtG
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for starting this series! I know a lot of players struggle with the intricacies of the game like curve and side boarding! Thank you for being a huge inspiration to me Professor!
@cmskman
7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad your doing this. I've been playing since New Phyrexia and i still learn new things about MTG all the time. Keep doing these it helps a lot of people.
@CaptainWolffi
7 жыл бұрын
I really love that you are making this series. As a relatively new player it is really nice to learn all this stuff
@drewnapoleons4569
7 жыл бұрын
Just got back into magic about a month ago last time I played was around 2002 watched a ton of your videos and went to my first draft last night and placed second with a 5-2 record thanks for all the info!!!! 💪🏻
@mazirian9261
7 жыл бұрын
This channel made me try Mtg again, thanks!
@shmupshmuppewpew5260
7 жыл бұрын
You da man, Prof.. these Tolarian Tutor episodes are top notch! This might not be good for an episode anytime soon (better topics available), but I think it would be cool to see an episode directed at everyone who quit playing around Fallen Empires/Chronicles, but want to get back in to MTG...the ep could feature info on significant rules changes since then, new formats, etc. I don't know how many people who quit at that time are coming back to MTG, but I do know a lot of people gave up on it around then.
@Shyverin
7 жыл бұрын
This has been a really useful series for me since I used to dabble in magic and now want to come back. Thanks Prof.
@dragonyoshi1
3 жыл бұрын
I aprecciate you using amonkhet as an example that expansion was my introduction to magic I got a glorybringer first hand of the draft!
@KASTICtv
7 жыл бұрын
The new background/office is just awesome!
@TheBunnyDestroyer
7 жыл бұрын
Whenever I get someone into magic again, I'm sending them here. I could have used videos like this when I was starting out. Thanks, Prof!
@goatsfluff
2 жыл бұрын
I love that this video has subtitles! There's automatically generated English, there's Spanish, and then there's German, just like I was taught at school: " "
@1yessboss
7 жыл бұрын
i like that you have added the second part in this series so quickly after the first. keep them coming :)
@blkandwhtlion
6 жыл бұрын
This is good information for me as I seem to have mana issues in constructed commander. This ratio makes alot of sense. I was counting color cards, not color symbols
@Minizemful
7 жыл бұрын
The Professors Paetreon is the only one I've actually put money into, and if it's going to give us great content like this, then that money is well spent in my opinion.
@gemofmagic9436
7 жыл бұрын
this series is just right for my skill level. :)
@thtcpkedude
7 жыл бұрын
I really like this series. I also like the black board to your side that you put the topics on. Really helpful.
@jellyranger1706
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Prof! I watched this video in preparation for FNM...I went 3-1 for the first time in my life! Thanks for the education!
@zenoc7
7 жыл бұрын
This is awesome we all needed this. it's so hard to find mana curve guides you're the best, professor
@michaelgleason4791
7 жыл бұрын
Zachary Samspon For something more advanced look into hypergeometric distribution. It's how I figure out the number of lands in a constructed deck.
@RtheDoost
7 жыл бұрын
My gf is getting into the game and these videos are waaaaaaay better at explaining the nuances of deck building and general play of MtG than I am. Thank you for this series, both for her and myself.
@kencaldi
7 жыл бұрын
I have played mtg about three times in my life years ago, I don't own a single card and don't have any particular interest in playing the game. But for some reason I can't understand I never miss a single one of your videos.
@luliby2309
7 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome series Professor. Also, I like that subtle Limited Resources reference you put in there.
@KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally
7 жыл бұрын
Professor, if I wasn't in grad school (and thus too poor to even play the game) I'd definitely be a patron because of episodes like this. Tolarian Tutor is a great Idea.
@flare_snaggleblast
5 жыл бұрын
2017: most modern decks run about 26 lands 2019: Every deck has 21 lands or less
@ijpg-fd7qn
3 жыл бұрын
ah ok, I was wondering why prof's numbers were absolutely insane
@matthewkolar7560
3 жыл бұрын
@@ijpg-fd7qn I was wondering when the rest of the MtG world would realize that landbases were too big, in general.
@pablogrez6951
3 жыл бұрын
I suppose that explains my annoying mana flooding problem, although not my mana screw haha. I hate/love the mana mechanic (I have played other cards games in which this mechanic is unknown).
@matthewkolar7560
3 жыл бұрын
@@pablogrez6951 The shrinking of mana bases is mainly due to two factors : the proliferation of the Sligh principle, and the increasing mana efficiency of good cards (read : you don't need as much mana as you used to for top-tier effects).
@elainehelmont4647
2 жыл бұрын
Been playing since 1999 and aways run from 16 to 20 at max. I even ran an aggro with 12 lands lol (though there was 4 land consession so basically it was 16)
@emdub9679
7 жыл бұрын
This is what I did on my first draft, started off Blue because of Unsummon saw a Solemnity in my own pack and added white. I did try more than two colours at times and this cost me two out of three matches. Sound advice Prof!
@TheMightyBattleSquid
7 жыл бұрын
Roman I had a good Mana curve and more than enough lands but my last 4 games all had me Mana starved. I was new so people assumed I messed up in building the deck, they looked and were surprised it was nothing of the sort. I had actually added more than enough before the last match and they couldn't figure out how I managed to drew such bad hands even after mulligans haha
@AgentJackjohn
7 жыл бұрын
Idk about everyone else but personally find solemnity kinda bad in draft, since if the opponent doesn't do anything with counters its pretty much a dead card. If I was in you situation I'd definitely not expand into white bc of solemnity
@mikejonesnoreally
7 жыл бұрын
I agree, it really is a great sideboard card though.
@emdub9679
7 жыл бұрын
oh yeah, I didn't use it at all. needed it for my EDH deck gave me reason enough to go two colours though.
@oggthekiller
7 жыл бұрын
Roman the thing they are trying to say is that if you aren't playing why is it a reason to go into white?
@jkahlke1
7 жыл бұрын
These tutor videos are awesome! I was out of the game for a few months - so these are great refreshers.
@zombiedude347
7 жыл бұрын
When making a commander, I typically ignore the mana curve, but follow the proportionality rule for ratio of the basic lands. Typically, I start with 40% of the deck being mana sources, mana rocks weighted up, and mana creatures weighted down. After playing, just pay attention to what cards sit in the hand forever and dump those for other cards in my collection that would've been useful. Mana curves tend to be centered around 5-6 on average in my playgroup, maybe going down to 3-4 for aggro, or up to 7-8 for control.
@Hyper88
7 жыл бұрын
I love this series so much, glad attendance isn't mandatory for the course.
@Datsok
3 жыл бұрын
This channel's awesome, i'd be lost without it!
@loopie1206
7 жыл бұрын
LRR splashed for JTMS in a R/B aggro deck and it worked out great for them
@eravar2831
7 жыл бұрын
This is quickly becoming my favourite series
@daievo073
7 жыл бұрын
This series is wonderful. I already look forward to it, and it's only the second episode. Will you go further into detail about land bases based on the different constructed formats? There must be some more episodes about the right number of fetches in 2 vs 3 vs 4 color decks in modern and the kinds of considerations to make when deciding between the various lands available? Also, what about stuff like arranging triggers on the stack to your advantage? And speaking of the stack, will you go seriously in-depth on how priority passes/is passed after spells, triggers, phases, etc? This is so very confusing and could use some clarification. Also, side boarding guidelines! Also, mana efficiency! Frankly, your way of teaching is super effective, and I'm sure anything you make videos and expound upon will be both useful and interesting.
@hankhill4780
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson I watched this over my lunch and I feel like I have learned something today. Thank you Prof.
@knavenformed9436
7 жыл бұрын
This came just in time, started crafting decks again from my REALLY limited collection from 1.5 Dkits This helped me get a nice mono black aggro curve.
@PhilipBegin
7 жыл бұрын
Great video Prof. Resources like this are always more than welcome.
@leodalkey651
Жыл бұрын
One mana curve combo that rocks the house is turn one sac land to an untapped triome turn 2. In modern and your running 3-5 colors it happens most games. Since there should be a majority of expensive sac lands in the list. Also let's consider card draws and low mana curves. My modern grixis deck has a low curve of 1.46, in addition running many cantrips so I have found 18 lands just works.
@glenmoody-elias1040
7 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear more about lands that enter tapped; like the Scrylands mentioned earlier. It was a question that was mentioned in the opening, but wasn't expanded upon.
@daemian2k
7 жыл бұрын
awesome video prof, need to do one on mana fixing and ramp. Rebrand your existing "how to" videos under the Tolarian Tutor title. Great Job!
@ForeverLaxx
7 жыл бұрын
Love the recommendation to only splash a third color sparingly when I frequently splash not just a third but a fourth color. Don't ask me how I do it -- many years of building with jank is the only answer I have.
@OsseusChicago
7 жыл бұрын
I love these videos! I finally finished my modern 8 whack deck and these are definitely helping with the improvements.
@raulperez2308
7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Murphy suh cliff
@justindriscoll5470
6 жыл бұрын
Love this channel guys, you fulfill a much needed info source for newer players
@matstuff6744
2 жыл бұрын
I built an aggro deck in Arena for the first time. Yeah, my curve is way off. I have a lot of 1 manna and I'm too heavy on my 5 and 6 manna. If I mulligan (I just finished that video) I found I'd still end up with too many of my big chonky boys with not enough manna. These videos are really helping for a returning player.
@GlaciesFrost13
7 жыл бұрын
I look forward to the next episode, Professor.
@TheStalk
7 жыл бұрын
This new series is amazing, an episode about tribal decks would be nice.
@CidDamascus
7 жыл бұрын
this puts into words something I've been trying to tell my friend. Thanks for the vid
@TylerEaton1000
7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the knew hit show Tolarian Tutor!
@eggmug562
7 жыл бұрын
dude, this helped me out a LOT. After watching this, i get why my dual colored decks brick so much.
@WanderingCactuar
6 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. I'm new to MTG and I really appreciate your content!
@thegenericnerdking
7 жыл бұрын
One of my new favorite series on KZitem. :)
@ivorymantis1026
5 жыл бұрын
Currently Vorthos'ing out on trying to make an EDH deck around the Abyssal Oceans. My commander is Wrexial (because he looks like Father Dagon) and because the blue mana of the abyssal waters would be tainted with dark mana if ever tapped. My early game is discarding and initial merfolk, my middle game is a mix of unblockable merfolk/sea creatures or heavier discarding with blink/flicker ETB, my late game is enormous board-presence leviathans/kraken/octopus. I wanted the discard effects to be as if the opponent player was slowly going mad from the ordeal, plus if I wait for tutors, the discarded cards (if a sorcery or instant) become quite favorable with my commander. The little bit of flicker and blink I have is to work like someone swinging at illusions or as if a large, aquatic beast turned to dive under oceanic waters to resurface later. Do you have tips for mana curve in EDH? It's the primary format I play (because of the increased randomness of having only one of each card) I seem hit a peak at CMC4
@camodude51
6 жыл бұрын
My fav series from u. More tutor plz
@CryptonicNova
7 жыл бұрын
Part of me really wants to see a Tajic, Blade of the Legion Commander deck tech. I'd like to see how the Prof. handles what many consider the weakest colour pair in Commander.
@0clock275
7 жыл бұрын
Merfolk tribal deck incoming
@alastairp
7 жыл бұрын
Mortenick dinosaurs!
@Fubnin
7 жыл бұрын
Mortenick why not both, using arcane adaptation to turn your dinosaurs into dinosaur merfolk or merfolk into merfolk dinosaurs
@0clock275
7 жыл бұрын
Fubnin that's hot
@martinolsen7183
7 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Hope to see many more of this series!
@gianniclaes5244
7 жыл бұрын
I don't even play magic the gathering but I love your video's you make me want to learn the game :D your supply videos are handy for my pokemon card collection tho'! Love the artwork on these cards!
@ThatLazyStray
6 жыл бұрын
as a new player, this is insanely helpful. thank you!
@BKay121
7 жыл бұрын
Professor! Long time subscriber here. I would like to know what you think of the Ixalan spoilers since you are a fan of the Merfolk. Will you be making a merfolk standard deck?
@imreadydoctor
7 жыл бұрын
Something that wasn't mentioned, I had always felt that cheap draw effects can lower your land count. By increasing your draw, you increase your chances of drawing your lands, thus needing fewer in total. If I am running a set of Serum Visions and Sleight of Hands, I can fix my draws much better, thus slightly reduce my land count.
@EliyaSelhub
7 жыл бұрын
Professor these videos are great, some of your best content on the channel. An episode on drafting including color signaling seems like a winner... but also more subtle moments in a Magic game. My opponent is low on life... do I use my burn spell on her creature or her life total? I'm holding an instant... is it better to hold up mana or develop my board? When do I want to commit resources to the board, and when do I want to hold back? What's the correct ratio of threats to answers in different archetypes?
@ChuckMulholland
7 жыл бұрын
Good quality in production and content. 👍
@alessandrogallo3667
7 жыл бұрын
Another gem. Thanks professor!
@BentNeatly
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Professor, fantastic walk on. More of those please. Then eventually we can do a walk on montage. Keep it up sir
@barrett6929
7 жыл бұрын
Great episode Prof, I learned quite a bit. Hope to see more videos like this.
@ethanhamilton5743
7 жыл бұрын
I like your new setup! Nice job!
@Michael-s9b1q
7 жыл бұрын
Prof I've been watching you for years, you're the best and I love this new series, can we get a tutor for sideboarding? :D
@marcwilliams1942
6 жыл бұрын
Love the Sensei's Divinig Top on the shelf!
@Virchov
7 жыл бұрын
you opened my eyes to this problem... Thanks Profesor!
@ebonydarkfire
6 жыл бұрын
Well this knowledge is useful make more of them plz because the archetype's are not talk about in depth and whitch ones counter each other best other then how many creatures and spells you should have in the archetype
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