The Trinisphere - Episode 4 - EDH is a Political Society and Leaks

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squire1

6 June 2017

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Hey everyone. Back again with the Episode 3 of The Trinisphere. This episode we are going to have our Johnny, Timmy, and Spike talk about threat assessment. In addition we will take a look at some of our favorite cards of the set.

Show Notes

Commander Leaks

• The Ur-Dragon
• O-Kagachi, the Vengeful Kami
• Wasitora, Nekoru Queen
• Taigam, Ojutai Master
• Ramos Dragon Engine

Politics - Defining our paradigm

• Sociological theory
• Symbolic interactionism
• Communications and interactions construct societal reality
• Individuals create society, not the inverse
• Events and interactions are symbolic of what society is

Macro - The EDH/Commander Community

Objectivism

• Rules of magic
• Society changed these into the Rules of EDH
• Banlist

Subjectivism

• EDH is about variance
• Competitive vs Casual play

Group Dynamics with Recurring Playgroups (Meso)

Objectivism

• Custom banlists
• League Rules

Subjectivism

• Taboos - LD/Infinite Combo/Extra Turns/Tutoring
• Shaping cognitive dissonance towards playgroup behavior
• Grudges/Threat Assessment across games
• Holding grudges

Single game Group Dynamics (Micro)

• Establishing rapport
• Deal making
• Importance of keeping your word
• Threat Assessment
• I must attack this person first because they might win
• Fearing a specific card or board position and reacting
• Honesty vs persuasion
• “The Correct Play” Fallacy - opinions with imperfect information

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