About Author: Roberto Castro-Mahoney (pRoberto)

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Tired of beating through multiple Top 8's without a PTQ win, Berto has finally dropped his Heroes of Newerth habit to start grinding and testing. Sadly, he has a man-crush on Pili-Pala so probably won't win one this season...

Posts by Roberto Castro-Mahoney (pRoberto)

  • by Roberto Castro-Mahoney This article deviates quite a bit from our normal subject matter (especially seeing as our site name is DraftMagic.com) but I thought it would be good to...

    Berto’s Beats | Metagaming the 2011 Extended PTQ Season

    Posted on January 20, 2011 | 1 Comment
    by Roberto Castro-Mahoney This article deviates quite a bit from our normal subject matter (especially seeing as our site name is DraftMagic.com) but I thought it would be good to...

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  • Berto’s Beats | The Confectionery Demon by Roberto Castro-Mahoney (Roberto probably submitted this PTQ report with a normal title. However, I am drunk and mad with power  - Gesualdi) So...

    Berto’s Beats | The Confectionery Demon

    Posted on December 23, 2010 | 9 Comments
    Berto’s Beats | The Confectionery Demon by Roberto Castro-Mahoney (Roberto probably submitted this PTQ report with a normal title. However, I am drunk and mad with power  - Gesualdi) So...

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  • Received Wisdom: Knowing Your Mana Counts by Roberto Castro-Mahoney Most people learn to play Magic: the Gathering from already existing players, receiving from these seasoned veterans some rather standard advice on different...

    Received Wisdom: Knowing Your Mana Counts

    Posted on December 3, 2010 | 17 Comments
    Received Wisdom: Knowing Your Mana Counts by Roberto Castro-Mahoney Most people learn to play Magic: the Gathering from already existing players, receiving from these seasoned veterans some rather standard advice on different...

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  • We at DraftMagic extend our best holiday wishes to everyone out there.  We hope you have a great day and enjoy the turkey!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Posted on November 25, 2010 | No Comments
    We at DraftMagic extend our best holiday wishes to everyone out there.  We hope you have a great day and enjoy the turkey!

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  • You’re staring down eleven defenders.  The blitz is coming.  It’s first down.  You’re the Quarterback.  Thirty-five seconds left.  Where’s the hole?  Where’s the big play going to come from?  See...

    Picking up the Blitz: An NFL Draft Guide to Scars of Mirrodin

    Posted on November 22, 2010 | 21 Comments
    You’re staring down eleven defenders.  The blitz is coming.  It’s first down.  You’re the Quarterback.  Thirty-five seconds left.  Where’s the hole?  Where’s the big play going to come from?  See...

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  • As every draft format matures, we learn which cards work best together.  Scars of Mirrodin draft is still young and it evolves as Tel-Jilad Defiance and Untamed Might become more...

    The Eight Wonders: A Scars of Mirrodin Draft Strategy Guide

    Posted on November 12, 2010 | 20 Comments
    As every draft format matures, we learn which cards work best together.  Scars of Mirrodin draft is still young and it evolves as Tel-Jilad Defiance and Untamed Might become more...

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  • This is my sob story, for more than one reason. Because although this story may jerk the occasional tear, the “sob” I’m writing about is David Lane, a real son-of-a-bitch....

    Nice Guys Finish Ninth – a Tale of PTQ Woe

    Posted on November 6, 2010 | 37 Comments
    This is my sob story, for more than one reason. Because although this story may jerk the occasional tear, the “sob” I’m writing about is David Lane, a real son-of-a-bitch....

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    Drafting in Scars of Mirrodin is especially tricky because you can never know whether it’s time to choose a color or an artifact.  Many people may tell you that picking...

    What’s the pick?

    Posted on October 13, 2010 | 24 Comments

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    Drafting in Scars of Mirrodin is especially tricky because you can never know whether it’s time to choose a color or an artifact.  Many people may tell you that picking...

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  • PTQ Sealed Prep – Finding Your Deck in Scars of Mirrodin by Roberto Castro-Mahoney The Pre-Release and Release events are done.  Maybe you won.  Maybe you’ve got your box.  Now...

    PTQ Sealed Prep – Finding Your Deck in Scars of Mirrodin

    Posted on October 5, 2010 | 15 Comments
    PTQ Sealed Prep – Finding Your Deck in Scars of Mirrodin by Roberto Castro-Mahoney The Pre-Release and Release events are done.  Maybe you won.  Maybe you’ve got your box.  Now...

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  • Playing Poison in Scars of Mirrodin: The Infect Mechanic By Roberto Castro-Mahoney The zombie apocalypse has made it’s way to Magic, although this time it’s the artifacts who carry the...

    Playing Poison in Scars of Mirrodin: The Infect Mechanic

    Posted on September 24, 2010 | 6 Comments
    Playing Poison in Scars of Mirrodin: The Infect Mechanic By Roberto Castro-Mahoney The zombie apocalypse has made it’s way to Magic, although this time it’s the artifacts who carry the...

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