State of the Format 2024 || North 100 Ep159 

State of the format 2024? I dont recognice that set name but im sure these guys will do an excelent review of it either way

The way Serge described his mentality in what decks he plays and how he plays them makes so much sense

wow, was just talking about how nice it would be to have a state of the format episode!

It's no longer a set review podcast again?! Let's go! 😁

"a episode that isn’t a set review" Gasp!!!

Oh man, pointing urza's saga sounds like such a good idea. It being a free tutor for some of the best cards in the game but not being pointed is wild to me.

as someone who doesn’t love set reviews but appreciates them, this is the best north 100 episode i’ve watched in a hot sec, genuinely top tier showdowns are also very entertaining! keep up the good work and don’t feel pressure to commit to these weekly or whatever, just keep making content you enjoy because that’s what we’re all here for

A fun non set review podcast might be something about "how to craft a highlander deck" Some commander podcasts do it where they outline how many ramp, card draw, Removal spells etc. Maybe it would be nice to see a generic overview about how to build a highlander deck in 2024

I like how you can't hear James's audio, so whenever they compliment his Paul impression you just have to imagine some godlike impression in your head.

I work at an LGS in the states, and we host a weekly rotating constructed tournament. The fourth Saturday of every month is CanLander night.

I MISSED THESE SO MUCH, THANK YOU!!!!

YEeaaahhhh the boiiis are back and they came out swinging! All the old fan-favorites are here: underplayed cards, the state of the format, old men shouting at clouds and of course magic of a unusual high powerlevel. Now since my prayers are apparently being overheared; I'll have a CanLander tournament at the moonbase with a commentary-team please :) Also Red&Taxes on N100 Showdown when? Much love to the three of you and the people that came before you that helped make this format and the podcast (and shows) about it possible!

just here to join the gratitude train. I love watch these talks that helps me understand better a format, even if I literally live to the other side of the ocean! next time I hope to see a Q&A about the format!

lately i've been playing a lot of a niche discord edh format that wants to be competitive but several turns slower than cedh and being a day 1 listener of this podcast has been key to making me a top combo player, so thank you everyone who has ever appeared on an episode of North 100

I think sentiment plays such a big role when brewing or editing lists.. like I felt hit with the stormbreath dragon. "But this foil is so pretty".. and then you replace it with some baldie with a hamster

super here for an episode on the initiative

I think the pointing of Forth Eorlingas is a good step, and I would personally like the points list to adapt to a world where the average threat is much more powerful than the past. If the list is supposed to help foster diversity, pointing tutors and gonzo blue cards can't be the only thing pointed, the points list need to have a lot more 1 point cards that might be "just a good card" like Eorlingas but when none of them are pointed they just all go in the same deck, consolidating the format. Basically, take every card printed since Oko that makes you sigh when its name is brought up, make it 1 point, and suddenly you see more diversity in games, since Recall can't draw 3 initiative cards and Minsc while Hullbreacher is on the field. Those need to come at the expense of others in their category.

Nelly's defence of the old points is really nice to hear, 'cus I always wondered how the early points lists worked.

So crazy. Literally this morning I thought it was weird how YT stopped reccomending me the podcast and it’s back!

Canlander fan from the UK here. Thanks for bringing us this lovely format :D

What a lovely bonus episode that no one expected! So good to hear a non set review for once, but of course no pressure for me. Even though a deep dive on the initiative is very tempting!

Super glad to see a classic-style North 100! I'd love to get a full episode about the initiative too. Also I popped off so hard at Wheeler's Powerful Magic story. Carnage Tyrant is one of my favourite cards of all time

Honestly there is no Canlander scene near me, but all of this content is so enjoyable to watch. From the gameplay to the podcasts I watch this the most. You all are doing a fantastic job and I appreciate every one of you.

That was a really beautiful and generous defense of the old points list, Nelly. In service of community.

Wait, what set is this?

Its good to have these back. Don't play Highlander but enjoy the sharing of the format and intricacies.

Please consider starting the discussion of taking Yawgmoth's will off the points list. Underworld breach makes it obsolete as a better option in most decks as is, and allowing lotus + yawg will + DT would diversify storm into 2 separate decks. Maybe I'm just nostalgic for the storm decks of 2017-18 but I think those decks haven't gotten many new toys and 4c midrange decks have gotten dozens of answers. I think the points list changes have been great recently and I think inviting a breach-less storm deck into the format would be healthy.

I would love a discussion comparing how a two color deck compares to three color decks, and best practices when brewing on how to know when to cut or add a color.

Another big week for LRRMTG! The food canlander deck, FamJam VOD and now this!

Love you guys!!! You’re all so old and human and it’s great 🫶 Jokes aside I love the return to form, hopefully there’s more motivation and content coming soon!

I am so glad that fourth arrow lingus finally got pointed

This episode is something I really wished existed and I couldn't be happier to see this appear!

I really hope Canlander takes further steps into the direction of pointing these 'just good cards'.

Yay!!! Thought yall were groundhog daying until cowboy land! Made my Friday. Love that this is back, yall are the best :)

Really enjoyed the episode, hope you guys get to do more soon!

Loved the episode, looking forward to how ever more you all decide to do! Big ups to the Carnage Tyrant just being a big ol' Timmy beatstick.

A new episode including "The best card you're not playing"!!! I even sleeved up an Aarakocra Sneak some minutes ago for testing a 5c intiative build! Not that I don't enjoy the set reviews, it's honestly the best way to get a prefiltered view on relevant singleton cards in the torrent that is the Wotc release cycle these days.

I’ve been waiting for you guys to make a non set review episode it’s honestly the best type of episode you guys should do way more

Wow "powerful magic" nostalgia hit like a truck. Missed the podcastiness. Gotta share my "powerful magic" moment (tho it was commander). Opponent casts [Wheel of Misfortune] Me: 🤔💡 "Uhm can I read it? Need to check something real quick" One read later: 😈 Me: casts [Comeuppance] Also me when the wheel is resolving: *imitating Trump* BILLIONS AND BILLIONS NGL it felt amazing.

And thus, the streak last not broken since Nelson joined has been.

DELIVER THE INITIAVE EPISODE!

I’ve been waiting for this. I binge these on my commutes to listen to some good insight without loudness Edit These podcasts made me want to play this format with friends and brew decks for it. I would love to listen to whatever yall want to talk about

I didn't realize how much I wanted a "Nelly talks about the beginnings of the format" section until today lol

Long time listener/viewer/mtg enthusiast. One of my favourite episodes of the podcast was having Allison on to talk about The Rock as a deck archetype; Perhaps that’s a format you could revisit? Pick a deck archetype, have a guest or one of yourself in the hot seat and just talk about the deck. Top cards, niche inclusions, pet cards, variants and colour splashes etc I know I’d love to listen to wheeler talk eggs for two hours- and that’s no yolk 🥚 … I’m sorry.

Love all N100, but especially new non set review, i will happily listen and relisten to every one you give us. Been watching since the inception but in the last year i now joined a friend group of locals played canlander so now im in the format... Even came 2nd in our playgroup tournament (RWg equipment) yes Forth eorlingas is busted

I'd love to hear move about the opinions about Triomes that was briefly mentioned.

That Initiative deep dive episode sounds wonderful

Great to see a "regular" Canlander chat. ❤❤

So stoked for more "podcast-ey" episodes, I missed them. ❤

If I had to guess (and you told me to guess, so I do), I think the last non-set review was probably mid 2019? I'm almost certain it was pre-pandemic.

I'd love to see the ability for the council to point a category. Like "The first initiative card costs one point"

Really happy to see this, I loved the old episodes

I understand life happens but I have missed these non-set review episodes. Especially the best card you aren't playing and powerful magic segments.

always glad to have more north 100 content.

The Broadside Bombardiers conversation was really funny to me. Like, y'all watched/played any Legacy recently? This plus "Name Sticker" Goblin has made Goblins a threat, and Red Stompy loves it too. Also please add Urza's Saga to the points list and honestly just throw all the Initiative cards in the bin and ban them outright. I know that's not the Canlander philosophy, but the more formats that are free from that stupid mechanic, the better.

yep, this was just like the ol' ones. more please. also, guests! alex, robin, etc

This is a rigidity issue, Serge. You are far more adaptable than I think you realize. You are quite a smart person, but there are some serious pathway dependency going on. Why do I notice this, BECAUSE I'm similar. My best friend in magic taught me to push my boundaries. We believe in your ability to change for the better, Serge! Become a D&T master! I think you're halfway there to be honest.

Its actually an incredibly good question, considering his love of tempo, battlebots and prison, how the hevk has serge never played d and t

Could you imagine assigning points to mechanics in the future? Or do you think that this would to oppressive for deck building and experimentation?

I'm assuming they're referring to Portland, Oregon when Wheeler mentions Portland weeklys? Does anyone know where people are playing Canlander in Portland?

engagement! comment! many other such things! it is a delight to hear a non-review episode from you beautiful gentlemen

Best birthday gift ever

This kind of episode is just what the doctor ordered! Love to see it!

Loved this episode, can't wait for more

This was lovely!

This is my favorite type of cast!

Could you imagine playing against Serge, the nicest guy in the world, while he pilots a prison deck? By the end of it my eye would be twitching while he’s thanking me for the games.

Nice to see you branching out from set reviews 😅

Wait, is regular N100 back??

I love the new graphic(s)!

This was a great set of points changes. Lets me play bad decks that were overpointed previously.

The best card you're not playing! Missed that!

finally! a non set review episode!!!

A discussion episode???!? HELLL YEEEEAAAHHH

more of this! and a video about the mechanic that shall not be named

So happy for this

I’m so excited to see a new non set review episode

Powerful magic is back! Let’s go!

Wait, what happened to my favorite set review podcast!

I'd trade every set review for more episodes like this.

A new set already? It feels like MKM just came out last week!

Best segment is back!!!!

Yes please on the initiative episode

EPISODE THAT ISNT A SET REVIEW LONG HAVE WE WAITED!

i want that Initative episode~!

Swear to Urza, I felt a little tingle when Serge said "the best card you're not playing".

love it, want more of it!

Oh fun fact aarakocra sneak is banned in pauper

I would love north 100 takes the initiative episode please.

we have a great scene out in Calgary!

I would love to have an episode on just the initiative, mostly so we can have more not set review episodes

A non-set-review more frequently than the olympics, please!

More of this please!

Mono Red Prison was not a deck I expected to learn about.

Anyone got at list for that Red Prison list?

~43:30 made me sad how I live nearly 7900km away from Victoria.

I need to see serge play d&t on a north 100 showdown now, i would love to see him pilot that deck

I desperately need an N100 D&T mirror match‼️

YEEEEEEESSSSS!!!! THANK YOUUUUUU

I'll watch any episode you guys put out tbh