Ethan
@catatonicwalrus.bsky.social
Scientist, Lover of tabletop games, cats, Philadelphia sports, and mathematics, he/him
Magic player who doesn't believe in statistically relevant sample size win rate data but believes their 15 rounds at the RC show their pet deck is well-positioned 😒🙄
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Magic player who doesn't believe in statistically relevant sample size win rate data but believes their 15 rounds at the RC show their pet deck is well-positioned 😒🙄
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Me in daily life: "I only drink water and coffee. Occasionally I'll have a drink. I also try to eat healthy"
Me at cons: "It's 1pm, I'm on my 3rd red bull, I just ate the most unholy sandwich ever conceived, and last night I tasted every cocktail on the menu."
Me at cons: "It's 1pm, I'm on my 3rd red bull, I just ate the most unholy sandwich ever conceived, and last night I tasted every cocktail on the menu."
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Me in daily life: "I only drink water and coffee. Occasionally I'll have a drink. I also try to eat healthy"
Me at cons: "It's 1pm, I'm on my 3rd red bull, I just ate the most unholy sandwich ever conceived, and last night I tasted every cocktail on the menu."
Me at cons: "It's 1pm, I'm on my 3rd red bull, I just ate the most unholy sandwich ever conceived, and last night I tasted every cocktail on the menu."
WUBWGN22 supremacy
Izzet Prowess takes 6th 🥋
Azorius Blink at 7th 🐶
Cradle Control gets 8th 🍃
www.mtgo.com/decklist/leg...
Azorius Blink at 7th 🐶
Cradle Control gets 8th 🍃
www.mtgo.com/decklist/leg...
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
WUBWGN22 supremacy
I miss my girlfriend 😔
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I miss my girlfriend 😔
Picked up an order I bought at my lgs last week lmao
November 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Picked up an order I bought at my lgs last week lmao
But guys I thought Amulet titan and Jeskai blink were totally dominating the format tier 0 🤔
Modern RC Super Qualifier Top 8 decklists for Tuesday, Nov 11 (501 players!) #mtg #mtgModern
Izzet Prowess with the win! 🥋🏆
Domain Zoo in 2nd 🐒
Izzet Prowess also gets 3rd and 8th 🥋🥋
Izzet Affinity finished 4th 💥
Izzet Prowess with the win! 🥋🏆
Domain Zoo in 2nd 🐒
Izzet Prowess also gets 3rd and 8th 🥋🥋
Izzet Affinity finished 4th 💥
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
But guys I thought Amulet titan and Jeskai blink were totally dominating the format tier 0 🤔
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Back to back Eternal Weekend NA wins and not even mentioned in the BnR is an interesting choice.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Back to back Eternal Weekend NA wins and not even mentioned in the BnR is an interesting choice.
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I think what frustrates me here is the lack of discussion on Forge Combo/The One Ring in the article.
I still believe the timing was really off here, and EW EU/Asia will certainly be... something.
I still believe the timing was really off here, and EW EU/Asia will certainly be... something.
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I think what frustrates me here is the lack of discussion on Forge Combo/The One Ring in the article.
I still believe the timing was really off here, and EW EU/Asia will certainly be... something.
I still believe the timing was really off here, and EW EU/Asia will certainly be... something.
I'm also open to writing notes. I didn't edit it too much because, quite frankly, I've been very busy lately, so I apologize for any glaring issues with the document. If people like it, I'd be down to write a little more about things I'm interested in.
I wrote a little opinion piece about the upcoming Banned and Restricted list update on 11/10. I haven't written anything but D&D campaigns and scientific documents much since college. Give it a read if you'd like and I'd love to know your thoughts if you have any.
open.substack.com/pub/catatoni...
open.substack.com/pub/catatoni...
11/10 B&R Announcement
Brainstorming potential bans, unbans, and their outcomes
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I'm also open to writing notes. I didn't edit it too much because, quite frankly, I've been very busy lately, so I apologize for any glaring issues with the document. If people like it, I'd be down to write a little more about things I'm interested in.
I wrote a little opinion piece about the upcoming Banned and Restricted list update on 11/10. I haven't written anything but D&D campaigns and scientific documents much since college. Give it a read if you'd like and I'd love to know your thoughts if you have any.
open.substack.com/pub/catatoni...
open.substack.com/pub/catatoni...
11/10 B&R Announcement
Brainstorming potential bans, unbans, and their outcomes
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I wrote a little opinion piece about the upcoming Banned and Restricted list update on 11/10. I haven't written anything but D&D campaigns and scientific documents much since college. Give it a read if you'd like and I'd love to know your thoughts if you have any.
open.substack.com/pub/catatoni...
open.substack.com/pub/catatoni...
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basically every 2024 truism is dead. Trump did not build a lasting multiracial coalition or turn young men into committed Republicans. You don’t need to cave on trans rights to win. The pundits have nothing left to tell you.
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
basically every 2024 truism is dead. Trump did not build a lasting multiracial coalition or turn young men into committed Republicans. You don’t need to cave on trans rights to win. The pundits have nothing left to tell you.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
Remember that if you're voting in PA state elections today you should vote to retain our state Supreme Court Judges
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Remember that if you're voting in PA state elections today you should vote to retain our state Supreme Court Judges
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Hey Legacy gamers,
Here at the DMV Legacy League, we know times are tough with the government shutdown, especially given our location.
In the spirit of togetherness & community, we have decided to offer sign ups to The Classic under the honor system for those affected.
Here at the DMV Legacy League, we know times are tough with the government shutdown, especially given our location.
In the spirit of togetherness & community, we have decided to offer sign ups to The Classic under the honor system for those affected.
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hey Legacy gamers,
Here at the DMV Legacy League, we know times are tough with the government shutdown, especially given our location.
In the spirit of togetherness & community, we have decided to offer sign ups to The Classic under the honor system for those affected.
Here at the DMV Legacy League, we know times are tough with the government shutdown, especially given our location.
In the spirit of togetherness & community, we have decided to offer sign ups to The Classic under the honor system for those affected.
Watched the TMI documentary on Netflix and I really cannot comprehend how fucking insane anti-nuclear people are in it. Wild how biased the documentary was and how uninformed people are about nuclear power/radiation and I say that as someone that's lived near TMI and Limerick my entire life lol
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Watched the TMI documentary on Netflix and I really cannot comprehend how fucking insane anti-nuclear people are in it. Wild how biased the documentary was and how uninformed people are about nuclear power/radiation and I say that as someone that's lived near TMI and Limerick my entire life lol
Please let this be the time amulet titan eats a ban 🙏🏻
October 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Please let this be the time amulet titan eats a ban 🙏🏻
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shamelessly reposting this from a discord because LMAO
October 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
shamelessly reposting this from a discord because LMAO
On 10/9 I privately celebrated my best friend's life 12 years after it ended as I do every year. I often wonder how different our lives would be if he were still with us. Never doubt that you are important to at least one person and your absence would change their life entirely.
There are many people whose lives are so much better for having you in it.
Remember that. You are important, and you are loved.
Remember that. You are important, and you are loved.
October 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
On 10/9 I privately celebrated my best friend's life 12 years after it ended as I do every year. I often wonder how different our lives would be if he were still with us. Never doubt that you are important to at least one person and your absence would change their life entirely.
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There are many people whose lives are so much better for having you in it.
Remember that. You are important, and you are loved.
Remember that. You are important, and you are loved.
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
There are many people whose lives are so much better for having you in it.
Remember that. You are important, and you are loved.
Remember that. You are important, and you are loved.
Went to Philly Music Fest last night with my gf and friends and then to the Ren Faire today with my gf. I am very eepy but very prepared to watch top 8 of the RC in comfy clothes with a cup of hot choccy and a cat on my lap
October 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Went to Philly Music Fest last night with my gf and friends and then to the Ren Faire today with my gf. I am very eepy but very prepared to watch top 8 of the RC in comfy clothes with a cup of hot choccy and a cat on my lap
I had a really good time at EW. It's only right that two days after I come home I am reminded that magic players are insufferable to talk to online. If the gathering ever goes away again I'd be gone so fast.
October 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I had a really good time at EW. It's only right that two days after I come home I am reminded that magic players are insufferable to talk to online. If the gathering ever goes away again I'd be gone so fast.
The fact that JT is pointing Kerk to first base. This image is going to haunt this team forever.
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The fact that JT is pointing Kerk to first base. This image is going to haunt this team forever.
This guy next to me at the bar keeps referring to the Eagles as "the Phils" and it's really bothering me. Those are the Birds. The disappointment team is the Phils
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This guy next to me at the bar keeps referring to the Eagles as "the Phils" and it's really bothering me. Those are the Birds. The disappointment team is the Phils
I talked to my therapist for 25 minutes today about the Phillies if you were curious how I'm handling that
October 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I talked to my therapist for 25 minutes today about the Phillies if you were curious how I'm handling that