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Big news for competitive Sorcery players… Excalibur Events is hosting TWO full weekends of Sorcery: Contested Realm tournaments—and this is a HUGE step forward for the game. 📍 Pittsburgh – July 11–12📍 Columbus – July 25–26 Each weekend features:🔥 TWO separate $2K events (Saturday + Sunday)🔥 $800 to 1st place (per event)🔥 Scaling prizing with attendance🔥 Community + artist involvement (TBD based on turnout) This is more than just another event—this is our chance as a community to prove that Sorcery deserves a place at major tournament circuits. 👉 Sign up: https://www.excaliburevents.net👉 Use code ZAC or PHIL for a discount + to support the channel In this episode we cover:• Why this is a massive moment for Sorcery• How these events came together• Why showing up matters for the future of the game• The importance of more large-scale data + competition• What this means for the meta and community growth If you’ve been waiting for bigger events… this is it. Let’s show up. Let’s prove it. Let’s contest the realm.

Big news for competitive Sorcery players… Excalibur Events is hosting TWO full weekends of Sorcery: Contested Realm tournaments—and this is a HUGE step forward for the game. 📍 Pittsburgh – July 11–12📍 Columbus – July 25–26 Each weekend features:🔥 TWO separate $2K events (Saturday + Sunday)🔥 $800 to 1st place (per event)🔥 Scaling prizing with attendance🔥 Community + artist involvement (TBD based on turnout) This is more than just another event—this is our chance as a community to prove that Sorcery deserves a place at major tournament circuits. 👉 Sign up: https://www.excaliburevents.net👉 Use code ZAC or PHIL for a discount + to support the channel In this episode we cover:• Why this is a massive moment for Sorcery• How these events came together• Why showing up matters for the future of the game• The importance of more large-scale data + competition• What this means for the meta and community growth If you’ve been waiting for bigger events… this is it. Let’s show up. Let’s prove it. Let’s contest the realm.

Everyone’s hyped about the next big Kickstarter TCG… But we’ve seen this before. In this episode, we break down why so many collectible card games fail—and what separates the ones that survive from the ones that disappear after 1–2 years. Using Sorcery as a case study, we dig into:• Why competitive play is ESSENTIAL for long-term success• The balance between casual and “sweaty” environments• Why most Kickstarter TCGs burn out after launch• The importance of a real event structure (not just vibes)• Why set cadence matters more than you think• How to build a game people actually stick with We also explore:🔥 What “Avatar of the Realm” NEEDS to be🔥 Why production value and storytelling matter🔥 The role of LGS support and grassroots play🔥 Why chasing the dream is critical to a game’s identity If you care about Sorcery—or ANY new TCG—this is a conversation you need to hear.

Everyone’s hyped about the next big Kickstarter TCG… But we’ve seen this before. In this episode, we break down why so many collectible card games fail—and what separates the ones that survive from the ones that disappear after 1–2 years. Using Sorcery as a case study, we dig into:• Why competitive play is ESSENTIAL for long-term success• The balance between casual and “sweaty” environments• Why most Kickstarter TCGs burn out after launch• The importance of a real event structure (not just vibes)• Why set cadence matters more than you think• How to build a game people actually stick with We also explore:🔥 What “Avatar of the Realm” NEEDS to be🔥 Why production value and storytelling matter🔥 The role of LGS support and grassroots play🔥 Why chasing the dream is critical to a game’s identity If you care about Sorcery—or ANY new TCG—this is a conversation you need to hear.

Everyone’s hyped about the next big Kickstarter TCG… But we’ve seen this before. In this episode, we break down why IP-driven card games and Kickstarter TCGs consistently fail, and what separates games that survive (like Magic, Pokémon, and Sorcery) from the ones that disappear after 1–2 years. We cover:• Why IP-based games struggle long-term• The Kickstarter speculation bubble problem• How scalpers distort early success• Why second sets determine survival• The real cost of making a TCG (it’s NOT what you think)• Why Sorcery’s slow growth might be the winning formula If you’re thinking about getting into a new TCG—or backing one—this is a conversation you need to hear.

Everyone’s hyped about the next big Kickstarter TCG… But we’ve seen this before. In this episode, we break down why IP-driven card games and Kickstarter TCGs consistently fail, and what separates games that survive (like Magic, Pokémon, and Sorcery) from the ones that disappear after 1–2 years. We cover:• Why IP-based games struggle long-term• The Kickstarter speculation bubble problem• How scalpers distort early success• Why second sets determine survival• The real cost of making a TCG (it’s NOT what you think)• Why Sorcery’s slow growth might be the winning formula If you’re thinking about getting into a new TCG—or backing one—this is a conversation you need to hear.

Are Sorcery’s Grand Contests missing the mark? In this episode, we dive into the controversy around prize support and what it means for the future of competitive Sorcery. We cover:• Why current prize support feels underwhelming• The importance of EV vs “clout” incentives• Lessons from Magic: The Gathering’s competitive ecosystem• How poor incentives can create a negative feedback loop• Why competitive players are the game’s BEST marketing tool• What Sorcery could do better (original art? better promos?) This isn’t a hate piece — it’s a constructive critique from players who want the game to succeed long-term.

Are Sorcery’s Grand Contests missing the mark? In this episode, we dive into the controversy around prize support and what it means for the future of competitive Sorcery. We cover:• Why current prize support feels underwhelming• The importance of EV vs “clout” incentives• Lessons from Magic: The Gathering’s competitive ecosystem• How poor incentives can create a negative feedback loop• Why competitive players are the game’s BEST marketing tool• What Sorcery could do better (original art? better promos?) This isn’t a hate piece — it’s a constructive critique from players who want the game to succeed long-term.

Everyone thought Earth was dead.Then this Mono Earth Archimago deck showed up at SCG Richmond and proved otherwise.In this episode, we break down: • The full Mono Earth Archimago list from SCG Richmond • Why NOT splashing is actually a strength • How Gift of the Wolf changes deck construction • Mulligans, sequencing, and early game priorities • Mid-game resource management (and avoiding mana traps) • How the deck actually wins (hint: it’s not just Craterize) • Why sites like Wizard’s Den and Imperial Road are secretly busted This deck flips the current Sorcery meta on its head — and might be the blueprint for beating Water. https://curiosa.io/decks/cmlzbbn4800s204kvt2h1i6kv

Everyone thought Earth was dead.Then this Mono Earth Archimago deck showed up at SCG Richmond and proved otherwise.In this episode, we break down: • The full Mono Earth Archimago list from SCG Richmond • Why NOT splashing is actually a strength • How Gift of the Wolf changes deck construction • Mulligans, sequencing, and early game priorities • Mid-game resource management (and avoiding mana traps) • How the deck actually wins (hint: it’s not just Craterize) • Why sites like Wizard’s Den and Imperial Road are secretly busted This deck flips the current Sorcery meta on its head — and might be the blueprint for beating Water. https://curiosa.io/decks/cmlzbbn4800s204kvt2h1i6kv

Sorcery might be heading toward something BIG… In this episode, we break down what a reprint set (“Revised”) could mean for the future of Sorcery Contested Realm — and why it may lead to multiple formats, just like Magic. We dig into:• What a reprint set means for the game long-term• Whether Sorcery is intentionally following Magic’s early set structure• How Alpha → Arthurian → Gothic mirrors early MTG history• What the NEXT set could look like (Antiquities? Fallen Empires vibes?)• Why Sorcery’s slow growth might actually be its biggest strength• The difference between IP-driven games vs gameplay-driven games And most importantly… 👉 Where is Sorcery actually going next? If you care about the long-term future of the game, this is the episode. 📺 Full discussion referenced here:

Sorcery might be heading toward something BIG… In this episode, we break down what a reprint set (“Revised”) could mean for the future of Sorcery Contested Realm — and why it may lead to multiple formats, just like Magic. We dig into:• What a reprint set means for the game long-term• Whether Sorcery is intentionally following Magic’s early set structure• How Alpha → Arthurian → Gothic mirrors early MTG history• What the NEXT set could look like (Antiquities? Fallen Empires vibes?)• Why Sorcery’s slow growth might actually be its biggest strength• The difference between IP-driven games vs gameplay-driven games And most importantly… 👉 Where is Sorcery actually going next? If you care about the long-term future of the game, this is the episode. 📺 Full discussion referenced here:

AI is everywhere and we’ve been accused of using it. In this episode, we talk through why we don’t use AI for creative content and explain our views on when AI as a tool is valuable. We also chat channel updates, including content schedule, personal health goals, and the new artists creating our assets. 

AI is everywhere and we’ve been accused of using it. In this episode, we talk through why we don’t use AI for creative content and explain our views on when AI as a tool is valuable. We also chat channel updates, including content schedule, personal health goals, and the new artists creating our assets. 

Is Water unbeatable? SorceryCon champion CJ joins to break down why Mono Water / Dank Magic dominated, why mono-Water is the easiest deck to win with, and what its exploitable weaknesses are. some options to combat it include Enchantress, Archimago, and Geomancer. 💎 Support the channel:https://www.patreon.com/eternaldurdles 📝 Want to write for us or share your deck? Reach out to Phil on socials or Discord