Today is a rest day. But before the rest I want to tell you all about David. The first player to sit down for my #StoriedShowdown event this past Friday was a young human named David. Shy, quiet, but excited to play edh in a new way. He chose to run "Together Survives the Pack" a story 1/?
May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Today is a rest day. But before the rest I want to tell you all about David. The first player to sit down for my #StoriedShowdown event this past Friday was a young human named David. Shy, quiet, but excited to play edh in a new way. He chose to run "Together Survives the Pack" a story 1/?
In 2 days! 1:30 PM in the Game Play Tables of Creator Central!!! Everyone will walk away with goodies, but the 4 winners will get a sealed copy of @seananmcguire.bsky.social 's Omens of Chaos provided to us by mtglore.com !!!! Be there!!! #Vorthos #MCVegas26 #StoriedShowdown
Remember, if you're free on Friday of #MCVegas26, show up early to get your spot in the Storied Showdown!
4 Pods total! Stay tuned for a massive update! #Vorthos
4 Pods total! Stay tuned for a massive update! #Vorthos
April 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
In 2 days! 1:30 PM in the Game Play Tables of Creator Central!!! Everyone will walk away with goodies, but the 4 winners will get a sealed copy of @seananmcguire.bsky.social 's Omens of Chaos provided to us by mtglore.com !!!! Be there!!! #Vorthos #MCVegas26 #StoriedShowdown
It is LIVE!
Danitha|Ria Ivor|Azami|Eshki
Go forth! Watch it! Share it! Put it on, mute it, and forget it exists! Do all the things!
#Vorthos #StoriedShowdown
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
Danitha|Ria Ivor|Azami|Eshki
Go forth! Watch it! Share it! Put it on, mute it, and forget it exists! Do all the things!
#Vorthos #StoriedShowdown
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June Storied Showdown! Commander with Ria Ivor | Danitha | Azami | Eshki
YouTube video by MtG Critical
youtu.be
July 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It is LIVE!
Danitha|Ria Ivor|Azami|Eshki
Go forth! Watch it! Share it! Put it on, mute it, and forget it exists! Do all the things!
#Vorthos #StoriedShowdown
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
Danitha|Ria Ivor|Azami|Eshki
Go forth! Watch it! Share it! Put it on, mute it, and forget it exists! Do all the things!
#Vorthos #StoriedShowdown
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
July 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The moment Cary teaches the Pod exactly what "Forbidden Kami Knowledge" can do!
#StoriedShowdown #VorthosNation
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
#StoriedShowdown #VorthosNation
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
July 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The moment Cary teaches the Pod exactly what "Forbidden Kami Knowledge" can do!
#StoriedShowdown #VorthosNation
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
#StoriedShowdown #VorthosNation
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
I did it! I reached out to a band I love and they are letting me use one of their songs as the theme to #StoriedShowdown!
Here is the Opening to my new series! Share share share!
Filmed and Edited by me, though, so be gentle. #Vorthos #mtgcommunity
Here is the Opening to my new series! Share share share!
Filmed and Edited by me, though, so be gentle. #Vorthos #mtgcommunity
May 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I did it! I reached out to a band I love and they are letting me use one of their songs as the theme to #StoriedShowdown!
Here is the Opening to my new series! Share share share!
Filmed and Edited by me, though, so be gentle. #Vorthos #mtgcommunity
Here is the Opening to my new series! Share share share!
Filmed and Edited by me, though, so be gentle. #Vorthos #mtgcommunity
#StoriedShowdown #2 is LIVE RIGHT NOW GO WATCH IT
"Who up tappin they wizards?" ~Bugs Maytrix
The latest #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! You COULD celebrate the "birth" of this "nation", or you COULD hang out with a few nerds as they play some highly narrative kitchen table Magic.
Up to you. But I know what the cool kids would do. #Vorthos
The latest #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! You COULD celebrate the "birth" of this "nation", or you COULD hang out with a few nerds as they play some highly narrative kitchen table Magic.
Up to you. But I know what the cool kids would do. #Vorthos
July 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#StoriedShowdown #2 is LIVE RIGHT NOW GO WATCH IT
This Friday, June's #StoriedShowdown goes LIVE. This week I got to sit down with the incomparable @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social to discuss their love of Ria Ivor, and how inspiration for decks can come from the most unlikely places.
You don't want to miss this fun, and highly Phyrexian talk! #Vorthos
You don't want to miss this fun, and highly Phyrexian talk! #Vorthos
June 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This Friday, June's #StoriedShowdown goes LIVE. This week I got to sit down with the incomparable @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social to discuss their love of Ria Ivor, and how inspiration for decks can come from the most unlikely places.
You don't want to miss this fun, and highly Phyrexian talk! #Vorthos
You don't want to miss this fun, and highly Phyrexian talk! #Vorthos
Were you hoping to be serenaded by THE @mtgplowshare.bsky.social ?? Well watch the latest episode of #StoriedShowdown today!
#WindBeneathSerra'sWings #VorthosNation #MTG #CommanderGameplay
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
#WindBeneathSerra'sWings #VorthosNation #MTG #CommanderGameplay
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
July 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Were you hoping to be serenaded by THE @mtgplowshare.bsky.social ?? Well watch the latest episode of #StoriedShowdown today!
#WindBeneathSerra'sWings #VorthosNation #MTG #CommanderGameplay
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
#WindBeneathSerra'sWings #VorthosNation #MTG #CommanderGameplay
youtu.be/p5wCQ8abxeE?...
#VorthosNation I need YOUR help! I am 12 decks deep into my project for MCVegas. If you have time and the desire to contribute to a fun project, consider clicking the form! It has all the info! #StoriedShowdown #MCVegas
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forms.gle/RRnDxBzHgAcA...
Storied Showdown
A personal passion has always been Narrative Deckbuilding. Exploring a story's plot and structure through the medium of a handcrafted Magic the Gathering Deck. Every turn you explore another layer of ...
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February 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM
#VorthosNation I need YOUR help! I am 12 decks deep into my project for MCVegas. If you have time and the desire to contribute to a fun project, consider clicking the form! It has all the info! #StoriedShowdown #MCVegas
forms.gle/RRnDxBzHgAcA...
forms.gle/RRnDxBzHgAcA...
"Who up tappin they wizards?" ~Bugs Maytrix
The latest #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! You COULD celebrate the "birth" of this "nation", or you COULD hang out with a few nerds as they play some highly narrative kitchen table Magic.
Up to you. But I know what the cool kids would do. #Vorthos
The latest #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! You COULD celebrate the "birth" of this "nation", or you COULD hang out with a few nerds as they play some highly narrative kitchen table Magic.
Up to you. But I know what the cool kids would do. #Vorthos
July 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"Who up tappin they wizards?" ~Bugs Maytrix
The latest #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! You COULD celebrate the "birth" of this "nation", or you COULD hang out with a few nerds as they play some highly narrative kitchen table Magic.
Up to you. But I know what the cool kids would do. #Vorthos
The latest #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! You COULD celebrate the "birth" of this "nation", or you COULD hang out with a few nerds as they play some highly narrative kitchen table Magic.
Up to you. But I know what the cool kids would do. #Vorthos
It's Phyrexian Phryday! Celebrate in the best way possible by watching @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social and I discuss Ria Ivor, and why these Orzhov monstrosities mean so much to them! #StoriedShowdown #Vorthos
youtu.be/5GiNtk---pQ?...
youtu.be/5GiNtk---pQ?...
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold- Deck Interview w/ @bugsmaytrix
YouTube video by MtG Critical
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's Phyrexian Phryday! Celebrate in the best way possible by watching @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social and I discuss Ria Ivor, and why these Orzhov monstrosities mean so much to them! #StoriedShowdown #Vorthos
youtu.be/5GiNtk---pQ?...
youtu.be/5GiNtk---pQ?...
June's penultimate #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! I discuss @langleyhyde.bsky.social's "A Brutal Blow" with
@mtgplowshare.bsky.social.
We discuss Danitha's incredible life, her reclaiming of the Benalish pride as well as her brutal patricide. I loved this conversation, so will you! #vorthos
@mtgplowshare.bsky.social.
We discuss Danitha's incredible life, her reclaiming of the Benalish pride as well as her brutal patricide. I loved this conversation, so will you! #vorthos
June 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
June's penultimate #StoriedShowdown goes live tomorrow! I discuss @langleyhyde.bsky.social's "A Brutal Blow" with
@mtgplowshare.bsky.social.
We discuss Danitha's incredible life, her reclaiming of the Benalish pride as well as her brutal patricide. I loved this conversation, so will you! #vorthos
@mtgplowshare.bsky.social.
We discuss Danitha's incredible life, her reclaiming of the Benalish pride as well as her brutal patricide. I loved this conversation, so will you! #vorthos
I have exactly 1 spot left for June Recordings. If you'd like to be in July's Storied Showdown, comment or DM me!
Likewise, tag anyone you think would enjoy being a part of this story-driven fun! #StoriedShowdown
Likewise, tag anyone you think would enjoy being a part of this story-driven fun! #StoriedShowdown
June 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I have exactly 1 spot left for June Recordings. If you'd like to be in July's Storied Showdown, comment or DM me!
Likewise, tag anyone you think would enjoy being a part of this story-driven fun! #StoriedShowdown
Likewise, tag anyone you think would enjoy being a part of this story-driven fun! #StoriedShowdown
This Friday, the next installment of June's #StoriedShowdown goes live! Tune in to find out why Rei Nakazawa's "Told in Whispers" called to @acry.bsky.social for this challenge.
We discuss being gluttons for Lore, the true value of the "slow game" and why tapping wizards is fun! #Vorthos #MtGEDH
We discuss being gluttons for Lore, the true value of the "slow game" and why tapping wizards is fun! #Vorthos #MtGEDH
June 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This Friday, the next installment of June's #StoriedShowdown goes live! Tune in to find out why Rei Nakazawa's "Told in Whispers" called to @acry.bsky.social for this challenge.
We discuss being gluttons for Lore, the true value of the "slow game" and why tapping wizards is fun! #Vorthos #MtGEDH
We discuss being gluttons for Lore, the true value of the "slow game" and why tapping wizards is fun! #Vorthos #MtGEDH
If you want to see Minamo in action make sure to tune in this next Friday for #StoriedShowdown.
@acry.bsky.social put in work with this land in the final game. Watch their interview this week to see why! #Vorthos
@acry.bsky.social put in work with this land in the final game. Watch their interview this week to see why! #Vorthos
We love a land and vocal stim all wrapped up into one 🎁
🩵 : @ursarahtonin.bsky.social
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#mtg #mtgaddicts #mtgcommunity #mtgcommander #mtglife #mtgcard #mtgcedh #cedh #cedhcombo
🩵 : @ursarahtonin.bsky.social
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#mtg #mtgaddicts #mtgcommunity #mtgcommander #mtglife #mtgcard #mtgcedh #cedh #cedhcombo
June 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If you want to see Minamo in action make sure to tune in this next Friday for #StoriedShowdown.
@acry.bsky.social put in work with this land in the final game. Watch their interview this week to see why! #Vorthos
@acry.bsky.social put in work with this land in the final game. Watch their interview this week to see why! #Vorthos
This Friday! The very first Storied Showdown takes place. All month you've seen my guests discuss their stories.
Now we see what happens when those tales clash! #Vorthos #StoriedShowdown #mtgcommander
Subscribe here so you don't miss it! www.youtube.com/@MtGCritical
Now we see what happens when those tales clash! #Vorthos #StoriedShowdown #mtgcommander
Subscribe here so you don't miss it! www.youtube.com/@MtGCritical
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This Friday! The very first Storied Showdown takes place. All month you've seen my guests discuss their stories.
Now we see what happens when those tales clash! #Vorthos #StoriedShowdown #mtgcommander
Subscribe here so you don't miss it! www.youtube.com/@MtGCritical
Now we see what happens when those tales clash! #Vorthos #StoriedShowdown #mtgcommander
Subscribe here so you don't miss it! www.youtube.com/@MtGCritical
I had to stop and think, what would be the daddiest thing to do today? The day of daddies?
Duh! Drop the episode of #StoriedShowdown I recorded with the Vorthos Major General them self, @acry.bsky.social of Vorthos cast and mtglore fame.
Share it. Like it. Subscribe. 😘
youtu.be/f06YHSBZm3E?...
Duh! Drop the episode of #StoriedShowdown I recorded with the Vorthos Major General them self, @acry.bsky.social of Vorthos cast and mtglore fame.
Share it. Like it. Subscribe. 😘
youtu.be/f06YHSBZm3E?...
Told in Whispers- Deck Interview w/ Cary Thomas of the VorthosCast
YouTube video by MtG Critical
youtu.be
June 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I had to stop and think, what would be the daddiest thing to do today? The day of daddies?
Duh! Drop the episode of #StoriedShowdown I recorded with the Vorthos Major General them self, @acry.bsky.social of Vorthos cast and mtglore fame.
Share it. Like it. Subscribe. 😘
youtu.be/f06YHSBZm3E?...
Duh! Drop the episode of #StoriedShowdown I recorded with the Vorthos Major General them self, @acry.bsky.social of Vorthos cast and mtglore fame.
Share it. Like it. Subscribe. 😘
youtu.be/f06YHSBZm3E?...
One more push for this bad boi. This game has it all: host dies first, huge swings in life, a LOT of story discussion and a massive game-winning twist in the end.
Laughs, Excitement, Cardboard.
Xantcha| Vadrik| Marath| Sharuum
#StoriedShowdown #Vorthos #mtgcommander
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Laughs, Excitement, Cardboard.
Xantcha| Vadrik| Marath| Sharuum
#StoriedShowdown #Vorthos #mtgcommander
youtu.be/agiMEdE_USI?...
Storied Showdown - "Test of Metal" | "His Eyes, All of Them" | "Keep Them Alive" | "Planeswalker"
YouTube video by MtG Critical
youtu.be
June 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
One more push for this bad boi. This game has it all: host dies first, huge swings in life, a LOT of story discussion and a massive game-winning twist in the end.
Laughs, Excitement, Cardboard.
Xantcha| Vadrik| Marath| Sharuum
#StoriedShowdown #Vorthos #mtgcommander
youtu.be/agiMEdE_USI?...
Laughs, Excitement, Cardboard.
Xantcha| Vadrik| Marath| Sharuum
#StoriedShowdown #Vorthos #mtgcommander
youtu.be/agiMEdE_USI?...
Bad news gang. This week's #StoriedShowdown will be delayed until Sunday. Between a rough mental day yesterday and being out of work sick today, I'm gonna take my time with it.
Will still be out this week though, so plz don't threaten my family.
Will still be out this week though, so plz don't threaten my family.
June 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Bad news gang. This week's #StoriedShowdown will be delayed until Sunday. Between a rough mental day yesterday and being out of work sick today, I'm gonna take my time with it.
Will still be out this week though, so plz don't threaten my family.
Will still be out this week though, so plz don't threaten my family.
Okay. Writing day today. Editing day tomorrow. Packing day Wednesday. Next #StoriedShowdown with @mtgplowshare.bsky.social goes live on Thursday.
I get into Vegas at 9 am on Thursday. #MCVegas this week!
I get into Vegas at 9 am on Thursday. #MCVegas this week!
June 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Okay. Writing day today. Editing day tomorrow. Packing day Wednesday. Next #StoriedShowdown with @mtgplowshare.bsky.social goes live on Thursday.
I get into Vegas at 9 am on Thursday. #MCVegas this week!
I get into Vegas at 9 am on Thursday. #MCVegas this week!
Deck 2 of @mtgcritical.bsky.social's #StoriedShowdown is out, and dang Derek from @manacritics.bsky.social is so cool for making me cry at 9am. Next week tune in for... maybe... me? Who knows? 👀 (PS Sign ups are available for June!)
Keep Them Alive- Storied Showdown w/@ManaCritics
YouTube video by MtG Critical
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May 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Deck 2 of @mtgcritical.bsky.social's #StoriedShowdown is out, and dang Derek from @manacritics.bsky.social is so cool for making me cry at 9am. Next week tune in for... maybe... me? Who knows? 👀 (PS Sign ups are available for June!)
@manacritics.bsky.social released this fan story that might as well have been canon for me, so I got around to making the story deck after @mtgcritical.bsky.social's #StoriedShowdown series kicked off. B1, Based off the story beats in the recording. Decklist included!
moxfield.com/decks/alb6bi...
moxfield.com/decks/alb6bi...
June 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
@manacritics.bsky.social released this fan story that might as well have been canon for me, so I got around to making the story deck after @mtgcritical.bsky.social's #StoriedShowdown series kicked off. B1, Based off the story beats in the recording. Decklist included!
moxfield.com/decks/alb6bi...
moxfield.com/decks/alb6bi...