Michael Flores retweeted
My husband and his friends have had a movie night every Wednesday for 17 years (!!!) and IMO there are 2 main reasons it has been successful
New newsletter: THE DEATH OF THE AMERICAN HOST
The share of Americans who say they host friends or family at their home at least monthly has declined by 70 percent in the last 50 years.
derekthompson.org/p/the-deat…
Truly is PTPaul a man of wit and sophistication #premodernmtg @fireshoes
WTF? @MTG_Arena I’m about to lose an Events match to a player with Badgermole Cub in play. What gives?
Love a Flores
Love Premodern
Derek Flores piloted Replenish to victory in the Premodern $1K at #SCGLA! 🏆
Make plans for your next weekend of Magic, check out upcoming SCG CON events! 🔻
scgcon.starcitygames.com
Michael Flores retweeted
Ended my competitive MtG hiatus by winning a Standard ReCQ with trusty ol’ Azorius Control at #SCGLA. New cards are cracked. I am The Theorist, Jace Beleren @fireshoes
Every deck archetype that has scored three or more Trophies in New York #premodernmtg League at @HexAndCompany
What jumps out at you?
h/t @swbmtg
Our Hero is the two-time Two-Time TWO-TIME #premodernmtg League Champion with Sleepy Mike Control!
Big thanks to @awlevine @MashLegs @SamuelHBlack @Lannynyny and all the Spike Colony Discord for tuning up this brew.
2-1 Cradle Control
2-1 Moneyball Black
2-0 Naya TerraGeddon
Block was always my favorite format, as well as the home of many of my favorite designs (Short Chain Rebels, White Control, Critical Mass, Batman). This seems like it is going to be the most fun + can qualify you for the NYCIS Heavy Play Championship!
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Michael Flores retweeted
🔥 Here are the prizes for the ENTIRE European Premodern Masters weekend, courtesy of our favourite vendor, Willybizarre!
It’s happening THIS WEEK! There’s still time to join the Premodern party in Valencia! 🐉🏆
Finally got around to my writeup on this deck / League.
It ended up in a very different place than I originally intended...
"How to Think About Decree of Justice"
fivewithflores.substack.com/…
Went TECHNICALLY undefeated at #premodernmtg League with the @SamuelHBlack Chromatic Control deck. Too many details to fit here, so will follow up on the ‘stack soon!
🌈🌈 GW Oath
🌈❌ Goblins
🌈❌ White Weenie
1-0-2 😳
Michael Flores retweeted
I decided to jam Dreadnought again at the @DuressCrew Premodern Autumn Regional Tournament. I thought I’d play against Red Decks. I played against Black Decks. Full tournament report and deck decisions included.
thesack1.substack.com/p/dure…
@fireshoes #MagicTheGathering #Premodern
Michael Flores retweeted
Very excited to announce-- I DREW A GREEN LANTERNS COMIC! An absolute honor and pleasure. Coming out in December.
More details soon! #dccomics #greenlantern #lanterns
Played Moneyball in the @DuressCrew regional and won the whole thing! Hypnotic Specter remains the goat of premodern.
Landstill WW
Goblins WLW
Pit rack LWW
HFEB LWL
Elves WW
Dreadnought LWW
I.D.
Pox Rack WW
Pox Rack LWW
UB Tog WLW
What does Duren want?
$40mm per year guaranteed is quite a lot of money for a Center of Duren’s skill set. Does he want Joker money ($69mm)? He isn’t remotely Joker.
Meanwhile Wemby (same age + position) DPOY and #NBA Finalist, just gave $50mm back to the Spurs on his extension
Here is a podcast on the 'stack about how Chili's v. McDonald's approached some post-pandemic business changes. I thought it was interesting enough to share with y'all.
LOVE
MIKE
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Michael Flores retweeted
Reminder that our next regional is coming up quick! This Saturday Oct 3rd. Registration here: go.duresscrew.com/fall26
All our usual setup - stream, raffle for Worcester County Food Bank, and a side event for those who drop and want to run it back.



























