Durdle
@durdle.bsky.social
He/Him, writer for Flipside Gaming, Vorthos, and player/lover of commander. Trying to do art sometimes.
So mad at myself. Went to get breakfast this morning and forgot my phone. Of course I saw an awesome landscape photo opportunity and didn't have a camera 😓
November 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
So mad at myself. Went to get breakfast this morning and forgot my phone. Of course I saw an awesome landscape photo opportunity and didn't have a camera 😓
No LGS visit this weekend as sickness has me mostly bed bound for now, but I can still wake up with hair to make my wife jealous so I'll take the wins where I can get em.
November 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
No LGS visit this weekend as sickness has me mostly bed bound for now, but I can still wake up with hair to make my wife jealous so I'll take the wins where I can get em.
I have a few seven drops I really like, but none have helped me win games more than these two (I cheated). Specifically the utility of the first and the land search of the second.
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have a few seven drops I really like, but none have helped me win games more than these two (I cheated). Specifically the utility of the first and the land search of the second.
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Yo. Team.
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It's a very, very good time to make the switch to Mana Pool. The next 28 new accounts to click this link get a $5 discount.
Already have an account? Amazing! Tell your friends about this and share the link so they can save some money and try Mana Pool out. 💙
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November 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Yo. Team.
It's a very, very good time to make the switch to Mana Pool. The next 28 new accounts to click this link get a $5 discount.
Already have an account? Amazing! Tell your friends about this and share the link so they can save some money and try Mana Pool out. 💙
manapool.com/promo/steelc...
It's a very, very good time to make the switch to Mana Pool. The next 28 new accounts to click this link get a $5 discount.
Already have an account? Amazing! Tell your friends about this and share the link so they can save some money and try Mana Pool out. 💙
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✨Commander deck giveaway!✨
We have big goals for our content in 2026, and you can help us achieve them!
It's free, it's easy, AND you could win some cool Commander decks. (Yes, the ones with the "free if commander" spells!)
2 entries possible 🦋+📸
Winner drawn Sunday post-stream.
Let's do this.
We have big goals for our content in 2026, and you can help us achieve them!
It's free, it's easy, AND you could win some cool Commander decks. (Yes, the ones with the "free if commander" spells!)
2 entries possible 🦋+📸
Winner drawn Sunday post-stream.
Let's do this.
November 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
✨Commander deck giveaway!✨
We have big goals for our content in 2026, and you can help us achieve them!
It's free, it's easy, AND you could win some cool Commander decks. (Yes, the ones with the "free if commander" spells!)
2 entries possible 🦋+📸
Winner drawn Sunday post-stream.
Let's do this.
We have big goals for our content in 2026, and you can help us achieve them!
It's free, it's easy, AND you could win some cool Commander decks. (Yes, the ones with the "free if commander" spells!)
2 entries possible 🦋+📸
Winner drawn Sunday post-stream.
Let's do this.
I don't know how I keep messing up my threads, but apologies. I'm pretty sure I'm careful enough to keep hitting the same icon, but alas. If you're interested in my LGS visits it might be in 2-3 threads now.
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I don't know how I keep messing up my threads, but apologies. I'm pretty sure I'm careful enough to keep hitting the same icon, but alas. If you're interested in my LGS visits it might be in 2-3 threads now.
LGS games!
First was Xander, Valki, and Anowon Ruin Thief. An early Grenzo from me did a lot of the early game heavy lifting, denying some cards and allowing me others from my opponents. Screaming Nemesis also came into play a little but never got damaged even on blocks which I thought was weird.
First was Xander, Valki, and Anowon Ruin Thief. An early Grenzo from me did a lot of the early game heavy lifting, denying some cards and allowing me others from my opponents. Screaming Nemesis also came into play a little but never got damaged even on blocks which I thought was weird.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
LGS games!
First was Xander, Valki, and Anowon Ruin Thief. An early Grenzo from me did a lot of the early game heavy lifting, denying some cards and allowing me others from my opponents. Screaming Nemesis also came into play a little but never got damaged even on blocks which I thought was weird.
First was Xander, Valki, and Anowon Ruin Thief. An early Grenzo from me did a lot of the early game heavy lifting, denying some cards and allowing me others from my opponents. Screaming Nemesis also came into play a little but never got damaged even on blocks which I thought was weird.
LGS day games. Only going to put down the results for now. Played seven games and I'm exhausted.
Valki - 3 pod - W
Leori - 3 pod - L
Yshtola - 4 pod - W
Feather - 4 pod - L
Rosheen - 4 pod - W
Xyris - 4 pod - L (pc)
Isshin - 4 pod to 3 pod - L (pc)
Valki - 3 pod - W
Leori - 3 pod - L
Yshtola - 4 pod - W
Feather - 4 pod - L
Rosheen - 4 pod - W
Xyris - 4 pod - L (pc)
Isshin - 4 pod to 3 pod - L (pc)
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
LGS day games. Only going to put down the results for now. Played seven games and I'm exhausted.
Valki - 3 pod - W
Leori - 3 pod - L
Yshtola - 4 pod - W
Feather - 4 pod - L
Rosheen - 4 pod - W
Xyris - 4 pod - L (pc)
Isshin - 4 pod to 3 pod - L (pc)
Valki - 3 pod - W
Leori - 3 pod - L
Yshtola - 4 pod - W
Feather - 4 pod - L
Rosheen - 4 pod - W
Xyris - 4 pod - L (pc)
Isshin - 4 pod to 3 pod - L (pc)
Off to the LGS! But first lunch with the wife! Starting off drinks. Both good but I prefer the more mellow flavor of mine. Mint is a nice subtle taste in it, mango and pineapple.
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Off to the LGS! But first lunch with the wife! Starting off drinks. Both good but I prefer the more mellow flavor of mine. Mint is a nice subtle taste in it, mango and pineapple.
Wife just opened up some mnms from Halloween. Is there a contest she should have one or something?
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wife just opened up some mnms from Halloween. Is there a contest she should have one or something?
The algorithm on various places like youtube actually keeps me from watching things I would want to because then it thinks that's all I want to watch. Sometimes I just want to watch one video on something and that's it.
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The algorithm on various places like youtube actually keeps me from watching things I would want to because then it thinks that's all I want to watch. Sometimes I just want to watch one video on something and that's it.
If WotC has already made this decision on hybrid mana and the opinion from most of us* is they shouldn't have, we should ignore them.
*I am aware of my tiny internet island and exposure to players irl colors that extremely relative, but in that bubble it seems NO is the answer here.
*I am aware of my tiny internet island and exposure to players irl colors that extremely relative, but in that bubble it seems NO is the answer here.
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
If WotC has already made this decision on hybrid mana and the opinion from most of us* is they shouldn't have, we should ignore them.
*I am aware of my tiny internet island and exposure to players irl colors that extremely relative, but in that bubble it seems NO is the answer here.
*I am aware of my tiny internet island and exposure to players irl colors that extremely relative, but in that bubble it seems NO is the answer here.
WOO! Three day weekend! Time to clean house (literally) and upgrade some decks for the LGS visit.
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
WOO! Three day weekend! Time to clean house (literally) and upgrade some decks for the LGS visit.
Formats with color identity:
Commander
Brawl
Oathbreaker
Tiny Leaders
Duel Commander
Pauper Commander
Folk Commander (basically budget, I just learned about this one)
Pendragon
These are the ones I know or found. Are we changing all these too or just the one Wizards can touch for money?
Commander
Brawl
Oathbreaker
Tiny Leaders
Duel Commander
Pauper Commander
Folk Commander (basically budget, I just learned about this one)
Pendragon
These are the ones I know or found. Are we changing all these too or just the one Wizards can touch for money?
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Formats with color identity:
Commander
Brawl
Oathbreaker
Tiny Leaders
Duel Commander
Pauper Commander
Folk Commander (basically budget, I just learned about this one)
Pendragon
These are the ones I know or found. Are we changing all these too or just the one Wizards can touch for money?
Commander
Brawl
Oathbreaker
Tiny Leaders
Duel Commander
Pauper Commander
Folk Commander (basically budget, I just learned about this one)
Pendragon
These are the ones I know or found. Are we changing all these too or just the one Wizards can touch for money?
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i hate the hybrid mana debate
youtu.be/VNQV6gKFtZw
youtu.be/VNQV6gKFtZw
i hate the hybrid mana debate
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November 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
i hate the hybrid mana debate
youtu.be/VNQV6gKFtZw
youtu.be/VNQV6gKFtZw
Another day, another long comment about why changing the hybrid rules in Commander is crap. I've done my part.🫡
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Another day, another long comment about why changing the hybrid rules in Commander is crap. I've done my part.🫡
I'm ready.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I'm ready.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fN5...
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Depending on the game, this is my wife and I.
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Depending on the game, this is my wife and I.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Tonight. I make this offering to the Midnight Council.
Little guys...on playmats.
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Little guys...on playmats.
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The story for Lorwyn Eclipsed starts on December 8th. To get you caught up to speed with what happened the last (and only) time we visited Lorwyn, this week's episode is a summary of the plot of the four (three?) Lorwyn Block novels!
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363 - The Story of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor
Podcast Episode · The Vorthos Cast · 11/03/2025 · 1h 5m
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November 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The story for Lorwyn Eclipsed starts on December 8th. To get you caught up to speed with what happened the last (and only) time we visited Lorwyn, this week's episode is a summary of the plot of the four (three?) Lorwyn Block novels!
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I'm charging two cents for this hot take, in any denomination.
Hybrid mana change in Commander. No, but why?
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Hybrid mana change in Commander. No, but why?
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Are the Hybrid Mana Rules in Commander Changing?
Hello and welcome back. Recently Gavin Verhey of Wizards of the Coast, and more importantly for today’s topic, voice of the Commander Format Panel, put out a video describing changes to the bracket sy...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I'm charging two cents for this hot take, in any denomination.
Hybrid mana change in Commander. No, but why?
flipsidegaming.com/blogs/magic-...
Hybrid mana change in Commander. No, but why?
flipsidegaming.com/blogs/magic-...
Finally a day off. WOO!
Treated myself to an Ocelot Pride. Not sure where I'm going to put it yet, but Feather seems okay. If YShtola's tokens produce more often it would be easier to trigger there because of the life gain.
Treated myself to an Ocelot Pride. Not sure where I'm going to put it yet, but Feather seems okay. If YShtola's tokens produce more often it would be easier to trigger there because of the life gain.
November 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Finally a day off. WOO!
Treated myself to an Ocelot Pride. Not sure where I'm going to put it yet, but Feather seems okay. If YShtola's tokens produce more often it would be easier to trigger there because of the life gain.
Treated myself to an Ocelot Pride. Not sure where I'm going to put it yet, but Feather seems okay. If YShtola's tokens produce more often it would be easier to trigger there because of the life gain.
It's been a long day and my blood seems to remain a high temperature.
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 AM
It's been a long day and my blood seems to remain a high temperature.