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I used to play Magic pretty heavily back in high school and even a little before then. Mostly casual. Last couple times I had played were just in local Friday Night Magic things and one small tourney. Been seeing a lot of old friends playing pretty heavily and am thinking about getting back into it. Figured there isn't a much better place to ask a few questions.

I can't even REMEMBER the expansion I played with last. Quite sometime ago. So how are the expansions lately? As far as the most recent block and maybe the previous one? I've heard mixed feelings a lot about both of them.

My play style changes a lot depending on my mood so I don't have a one specific way I like to play. Any input and tips for the newer versions would be appreciated though.

Both really. I have a few spare cards lying about and I actually just bought a few boosters from Gatecrash and can see that it's mostly multi colored, which I like although I am TERRIBLE and building multi color decks.

For the most part though, I enjoy having some casual, themed decks for playing with friends(I'm a sucker for theme decks) and have some serious face decks for FNM. Thinking about just getting a booster box for me and a buddy to play with since I have the money to throw around right now.

Feb 6, 2013 -- 3:31PM, Enigma256 wrote:

if you like casual theme decks check out the "duel decks"
that's what I use for casual play

I actually picked up the Niv-Mizzet and Golgari duel decks yesterday, mainly because I remember Niv-Mizzet from the older expansions. they're pretty fun although the Niv-Mizzet deck needed some tweaks, especially when played against the other deck.

There were just a few cards in it that I found kind of useless. Golgari's was fairly playable out of the box though. I'm particularly fond of the dredge mechanic. My friend anihlated me with that deck a few times with me using the other duel deck and another one he had lying around. I think Ajani's. I may just go buy a booster box since I'm kind of itching to play. Can't decide which version though

Feb 6, 2013 -- 2:32PM, Crayonmuffin wrote:

So how are the expansions lately? As far as the most recent block and maybe the previous one? I've heard mixed feelings a lot about both of them.

I think the Return to Ravnica block has been great so far. There are a couple of cards people complain about (e.g. Thragtusk ), but if you go to store events, you will see a lot of different decks played, which I think is good for the game.