Eric Klug is a man of little mystery: he's a prolific alterer, irregular writer for Gathering Magic, all-round good guy, and a very strong player to boot (competed in Worlds 2010). Inside the Deck shares all of this and more! (This video originally ran August 4, 2011.)

Ryan's quest to complete a set of Extended is ambitious and admirable. But it's his ability to break down his systems, and share how and why he's doing things, that sets him apart from the pack! (This article originally ran September 9, 2011.)

While Jon's grinding the FNM circuit for the foreseeable 30-and-change article future, he will never lose the sense of humor and self-depreciation that rings so clearly here! (This article originally ran August 12, 2011.)

With poetic elegance, tongue-in-cheek frankness, and a healthy dose of wit, Jesse's articles never cease to surprise! (This article originally ran October 18, 2011.)

While the global grind for every Planeswalker point may be over, Melissa's quest took her almost all the way to the top of a Grand Prix, and earned her another Pro Tour invite the old-fashioned way! (This article originally ran November 11, 2011.)

Layers are well-defined, but deep and difficult for many players to understand. Justin's primer will help freshen your memory and let you explore the intricacies of the rules! (This article originally ran July 14, 2011.)

Robby, the man of MTGColorPie, shares his perspective on staples in Commander, and why they might be as overplayed as you think. (This article originally ran March 28, 2011.)

With a final farewell, Mike dished his vision of the future, taking us into the Magic of 2012!

In a special guest article, Natasha Lewis Harrington dives into history, psychology, and analysis, looking at how Magic removes traditional social boundaries like age.

Whether you're trying your own hand at, or just plain curious about, 3D alters, Andrew's rundown shows the skill, dedication, and insight only an artist can provide! (This article originally ran August 31, 2011.)