Articles – Eternal Central

Middle School Marauders 03-2023 Coverage and Results

by JACO on March 5, 2023

This past week the Lords of the Pit hosted another Middle School event in Chicago,…

Relic War IV Old School 93-94 Coverage and Results

by JACO on February 12, 2023

After a few year hiatus due to COVID-related issues, the Lords of the Pit recently…

Middle School Marauders 09-2022 Coverage and Results

by JACO on September 25, 2022

This past week the Lords of the Pit hosted another Middle School event in Chicago,…

So Many Insane Plays Episode 116: Summer 2022 Vintage Metagame Review

by Kevin Cron on September 2, 2022

Steve Menendian and Kevin Cron review the 2022 year-to-date Vintage metagame results.

Lords of the Pit Team Tactical Tournament Results 08-2022

by JACO on August 28, 2022

Mixing it up for a local event once again, the Lords of the Pit organized…

Adventures with Alpha: The Thrill of Gimmick Decks

by Stephen Menendian on August 17, 2022

My pandemic-induced journey in to the Old School subculture of the #AlphaCult has led to…

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Presents the Centennial Celebration

by Kevin Cron on May 9, 2021

The So Many Insane Plays Podcast is celebrating their 100th episode with a massive Centennial…

Adventures with Alpha: Fall 2020 Alpha Leagues with Mono Blue Control

by Stephen Menendian on March 7, 2021

A little while back, I relayed my summer excursions into Alpha League with Black-Blue Aggro…

Seasons Greetings! Eternal Central is Back Online

by JACO on December 24, 2020

Seasons greetings! We bring you back the gift of Eternal Central, which has been under…

Serious Vintage Episode 49: What’s Cooking, Erin Campbell?

by Nat Moes on December 24, 2020

For episode 49, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter) and Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher) talk with Erin…

Serious Vintage Episode 48: MDFCs, More Devices for Combo

by Nat Moes on October 12, 2020

In episode 48, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter) and Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher) talk with Joe…

Adventures with Alpha: July 2020 Alpha League Report

by Stephen Menendian on September 9, 2020

My summer romance with Alpha Constructed League has affirmed and deepened a conviction which I’ve…

Delving Into Vintage Unleashed

by Nat Moes on July 28, 2020

Recently (like the last four years) I’ve been a little bored with the Vintage format.…

Adventures with Alpha: June 2020 Alpha League Report

by Stephen Menendian on July 13, 2020

Some friends and acquaintances of mine have had a fraught relationship to Magic during the…

So Many Insane Plays – Vintage and Old School Banned and Restricted List Recommendations (2020)

by Stephen Menendian on July 7, 2020

As Banned and Restricted List debates are a perennial topic of discussion, I decided a…

Serious Vintage Episode 47: Introducing UX: Vintage Unleashed

by Nat Moes on July 2, 2020

For episode 47, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

On Magic’s Impure History

by JACO on June 11, 2020

On Wednesday June 10, 2020, Wizards of the Coast announced an unprecedented action, in the…

Schools of Magic: The History of Vintage – The Best (and Worst) Vintage Formats of All Time

by Stephen Menendian on May 25, 2020

Introduction For a format regarded as “Eternal,” the ordinary Magic player may be surprised to…

Banned and Restricted List Changes to Middle School (05-2020 Update)

by JACO on May 22, 2020

The following changes outlined below are being made to Eternal Central’s recommended Banned and Restricted…

Serious Vintage Episode 46: Vintage in the Time of Coronavirus

by Nat Moes on May 15, 2020

For episode 46, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

Timeline of Vintage

on May 12, 2020

Created and maintained by Stephen Menendian. Last updated 08-17-2022. Additional Notes 1) A “format” is…

Serious Vintage Episode 45: The Dave Files Part 2, Enter the Hero Zone

by Nat Moes on April 27, 2020

For episode 45, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

Serious Vintage Episode 44: The Dave Files Part 1, Early Magic

by Nat Moes on March 27, 2020

For episode 44, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

Lords’ Haus 2020 Event Coverage

by JACO on March 1, 2020

This past weekend the Lords of the Pit held a private getaway, nestled in the…

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