Fire & Hoard- October 7th, 2024

Written By Sherri McDonald

🔥Fire & Hoard Newsletter 🔥– October 7, 2024

Hello, Dragon Kin! 🐉 Unleash adventure, claim victory, and discover the latest in gaming at Dragon’s Hoard!

🏅Tournament Winners This Week:

  • One Piece: Hawk

  • Heroclix: Dylan K.

  • Star Wars Shadows of the Galaxy Store Showdown Tournament: Bradley W.

📅This Week’s Upcoming Events:

Monday, October 7

  • 6:00 PM: Queens & Queers: Empowering More Players Companion APP: 8MGR523
    Relax and play some casual MTG with the ladies and fellow members of the LGBT community.

Tuesday, October 8

  • 6:00 PM: Magic: The Gathering Modern Format Companion APP: R2GMNME
    Free Entry Every Tuesday Night. Test your decks in preparation for the Monthly RCQs (held the 2nd Friday of each month)

Wednesday, October 9

Thursday, October 10

  • 6:00 PM: Warhammer Kill Team League
    Pick your army and join some fun casual skirmishes.

Friday, October 11

  • 1:00 PM: Regional Championship Qualifier at Dragon's Hoard Companion APP: NV85Z7G
    Compete for a chance for a ticket to enter the Regional Championship.

  • 6:00 PM: One Piece Friday Night Tournaments

Saturday, October 12

  • 12:30 PM: Lorcana Enchanted Summer at Dragon's Hoard

Sunday, October 13

Download the Wizards Companion APP to register here: Android Apple

📅Mark Your Calendar:

Thursday, October 19 – 12:00-6:00 PM

  • Geeksboro Market – Free Door Prizes and Free Craft Corner!
    Mark your calendars for a day of spooky geeky fun with local vendors and cool prizes!

Wednesday, October 25 – 6:00 PM

  • Magic the Gathering Duskmourn Trick or Treat Sealed Event - EWJ4YW3
    Join us for a spooky sealed event! Bring your best deck and get ready for some MTG thrills.

Thursday, October 26 – 11:30 AM

Friday, October 27 – 1:00 PM

  • Gaia’s Cradle CEDH Tournament
    Test your Commander skills in our competitive EDH tournament for fantastic prizes!

November 3rd

  • EastGate City ComicCon
    Come see Steven at the biannual EastGate City Comic Con in Greensboro by the airport!

November 9th-10th

  • Raleigh Trading Card Game Convention
    We’ll be on the road in Raleigh at the TCG Convention! Come by and keep Zack company!

📢 Important Announcement

MTG Foundations Preorders
Don’t forget, that preorders for MTG Foundations are due by Wednesday! Secure your order for the prerelease weekend! 

🎉 Exciting New Addition: Altered TCG

We’re excited to announce that we now carry Altered, an innovative TCG from renowned game designer Régis Bonnessée. Set in a reshaped Earth with rich lore and stunning visuals, this game offers a fresh experience for both casual and competitive players. With its unique mechanics and evolving storylines, Altered is a must-try for any TCG fan!

🛒 Product of the Week

Dracopolis Dice Set – Handcrafted resin dice inspired by dragon graveyards discovered worldwide. A 7-piece classic RPG set of the intricate Dracopolis Dice, standard size. Includes 1xD4, 1xD6, 1xD8, 1xD10, 1xD12, 1D20, and 1xD100 (percentage die). Available now at Dragon's Hoard for a limited time! Shop online and pick up in store or we can ship! https://shopdragonshoardnc.com/?s=dracopolis&post_type=product

📜 Power Shift: Finding the Best Replacements for Commander’s Banned Mana Rocks

If you’ve been keeping up with the Magic: The Gathering Commander bans, you’ve probably noticed how some incredibly powerful cards, like Jeweled Lotus and Mana Crypt, have been removed from play. These cards are crucial mana rocks, giving players a significant advantage by providing an explosive start. While they serve different roles depending on deck construction, they both help ramp up mana quickly, which is why their absence can be felt across many strategies. 

Replacing them isn’t easy since there aren’t many direct alternatives, especially ones as efficient. If you're already using staples like Arcane Signet and Sol Ring, which most players do, you’re covered with some of the best replacements. However, there are other interesting options worth experimenting with, such as Crystal Vein, which can give you that extra mana boost but at the cost of sacrificing itself. For green decks, Carpet of Flowers might be a situational but explosive way to generate mana, especially if one of your opponents is running blue. 

For those with a love of versatility, MDFC (Modal Double-Faced Cards) lands offer flexible play. They can serve either as spells or lands, depending on your game state, and provide added value later in the game. Ancient Tomb is another solid choice, a classic land that gives you two mana at the cost of two life. And while some options, like Grim Monolith or Mana Vault, might seem pricy or have untap costs, their sheer mana output makes them top-tier picks for fast mana strategies. Just like with any big game event, finding these replacements can feel like preparing for a vendor market—ensuring you’ve got the best setup to maximize your game!

 

Hay, R. (2024, October 6). Magic: The Gathering - The 10 Best Cards To Replace Jeweled Lotus And Mana Crypt In Your Commander Deck. TheGamer. https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-best-cards-replace-jeweled-lotus-mana-crypt-commander-deck/

Sherri McDonald
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