Episode 264: Commander ad Populum, Ep 264 - Gwaihir, the Windlord and Gandalf the Grey

Inspired by a recent event in my son's life, I decide to tackle the topic of what I consider an important topic to MTG design. The notion that very adult themes, stories and scenarios can be adapted through MTG to become appropriate for an all-age audience. Come hear what I mean. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSUMMER for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

This week, I quickly tackle a new way to lay out cards when deckbuilding. An interesting community submission that I have never thought of. Then, I get into moral victory in Commander. I aim the answer the question: When is enough enough? Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

After weeks of mentioning it, many playtests and even a few live-action games, we're finally covering my budget, raw dog, no sleeves, Grima Wurmtongue aristocrats deck! Join me for what actually turned into a pretty cool little creation. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

There was a great response you my call-out for community submissions last week. Today, I tackle a couple of the doozies that came in. Join me for the first of a two-parter on the CadPop community questions. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

There was a great response you my call-out for community submissions last week. Today, I tackle a couple of the doozies that came in. Join me for the first of a two-parter on the CadPop community questions. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

This week is a catch-all of MTG community topics as well as a call-out for listener submissions. I listen to several casts that have listeners send in audio files with questions. I'd love to give it a go! MTG, community, playgroup dynamics, podcasting. It's all on the table! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

This week, I conclude the process of going through every one of my Commander decks to cut one card in favor of an additional removal spell. This turned into quite a fun little exercise, a cool little learning tool and a quick fix of MTG during a time where I'm not playing a ton. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

This week, I begin the process of going through every one of my Commander decks to cut one card in favor of an additional removal spell. In doing so, I'm hoping to keep my decks on the same level as other decks in my meta, post Modern Horizons 3. This was a fun, interesting and challenging experiment. And, one I would recommend, if you feel your decks are a little antiquated, compared to your meta. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Sitting down and having a bad game of Magic is good for you. Trust me. Come hear my expanded thoughts the matter and lets work through how tough games can have an impact on our real lives. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible! They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

This week I give a behind-the-scenes recap on CommandFest Vancouver. From initial set-up to late-night tear-down. The experience was far more work, far more stuff, and far more rewarding than I thought it would be. Come see what it's all about! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible! They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout