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Ben Fischer

Ben Fischer

Ben Fischer, also known as betafisch, is a teacher, surfer, pun-lover, and cohost of the limited podcast Draft Chaff. If he were a magic card, he'd be a Tireless Tracker riding a Siege Rhino. He/him.

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Vector Theory: ONE Big Problem
Limited

Vector Theory: ONE Big Problem

The people have spoken! Phyrexia: All Will Be One is… not great. Why has the crowd turned against the Phyrexians? We can easily see what went wrong using Vector Theory.

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    Ben Fischer
4 min read
The Wandering Monster
ONE

The Wandering Monster

The Magic community has been playing with ONE cards for under a week, but the word is already out: there’s a menace in this limited environment, and she’s here to end games. Is this new planeswalker a true Wandering Monster, or is she destined for the bulk rare bin?

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
5 min read
Hindsight is 20-22
2022

Hindsight is 20-22

Let’s look back at the highs and lows of Limited Magic in the past year as we rank the main set releases from worst to best!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
I Won $2k Playing A Format I Don't Like
Limited

I Won $2k Playing A Format I Don't Like

… and if I could do it, you can too! Here are some takeaways from the Arena Open and updates on the BRO limited environment.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
Not Your Prototypical Set
BRO

Not Your Prototypical Set

In order to defeat the Phyrexians, the Gatewatch decided to look to the past. We can do the same thing to get some hints about Brothers’ War Limited.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
5 min read
Dominating Dominaria Vectors!
Limited

Dominating Dominaria Vectors!

Ben Fischer applies Vector Theory to Dominaria United, and discusses how vectors align with color in a 5 color set.

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    Ben Fischer
4 min read
Dominaria United: Sleeper Commons
Limited

Dominaria United: Sleeper Commons

The release of Dominaria United is right around the corner, and sleeper agents are everywhere. Don’t let these innocuous commons slip past you in your first draft!

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    Ben Fischer
6 min read
Vector Theory 301
Limited

Vector Theory 301

Ben Fischer from the Draft Chaff podcast joins us again with the third class covering Vector Theory. This one's a crucial read for drafters looking to level up!

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    Ben Fischer
7 min read
Mental Blocks
Limited

Mental Blocks

Ben Fischer considers how Magic players level up from chump-blocking foolishly to mastery over the battlefield. How well are you blocking?

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
How to Become a Commander Limited Legend
Limited

How to Become a Commander Limited Legend

Ben Fischer joins the Battle for Baldur's Gate with the latest Commander Legends draft experience!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
5 min read
Something's Fishy in New Capenna
Limited

Something's Fishy in New Capenna

After a week of New Capenna limited, a few decks stand out from the rest. Gather your throng and grab your Brass Knuckles - with this info, you'll be all set for a Big Score!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
Not Good is All Right!
Limited

Not Good is All Right!

After a great run with VOW, Ben Fischer's record went down a bit with NEO. That's all right -- variance happens.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
3 min read
A Tale of Two Commons
draft

A Tale of Two Commons

We can learn a surprising amount about Neon Dynasty limited by first understanding the difference between... a bug and a puppy.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
A Limited Look At Neon Dynasty
Limited

A Limited Look At Neon Dynasty

The holidays have passed, but it’s still the most wonderful time of the year- spoiler season! Let’s take a first look at some of the limited archetypes we’ll be seeing in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
Uncounterable Resolutions
Limited

Uncounterable Resolutions

Happy New Year! Limited players were treated to some challenging, fun, and unique sets this year, and I’m already looking forward to our return to Kamigawa. Start off the New Year the right way with some simply uncounterable resolutions!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
5 min read
The Dreaded 1-for-2
Limited

The Dreaded 1-for-2

The title of this article is NOT a typo. I need your help with something that we limited players tend to love: analyzing the living daylights out of a corner case. It involves going against one of the most fundamental limited heuristics of all time: don't trade two cards for one!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
4 min read
Halloweenie Roast!
Limited

Halloweenie Roast!

Happy Halloween(ies)! White got something very unique in Midnight Hunt limited: card advantage. I’d like to take a look at some of the best white common creatures of not only the set, but of recent memory. Mmmmmm... I can already smell the hot dogs.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
6 min read
Midnight Monster Movie Madness!
Limited

Midnight Monster Movie Madness!

Love draft? Love Halloween and horror movies? Check out this article pairing some current Limited hits with some of the best spooky movies you can watch this month!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
6 min read
Everyone Has a Price... of Loyalty
Limited

Everyone Has a Price... of Loyalty

The bots have a few loose screws this time around. Join Ben FIscher as he shares some tips and tricks for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Quick Draft!

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
6 min read
Vector Theory 201
Limited

Vector Theory 201

Class is back in session! Today, we will learn how to apply Vector Theory to improve our draft picks thanks to... Newton’s Laws?

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
6 min read
Vector Theory 101
heuristic

Vector Theory 101

Limited Magic has evolved, and it's time our methods do the same.

  • Ben Fischer
    Ben Fischer
6 min read
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