Heavy Play (Andrew)
@heavyplay.bsky.social
Video coverage of Premodern, Old-School, Cube/Limited and more: http://youtube.com/@Heavy_Play Non-MTG: @Rockhart The OG Heavy Play.
Ok, let’s call on the big guns to weigh in here. @bdm.bsky.social and @fireshoes.bsky.social what do you think of the term “we’ve got a reader?” Community seems split on the meaning, especially back on Twitter.
Heavy Play (Andrew)@heavyplay.bsky.social · 2d agoWhen you hear the term “we’ve got a reader” on coverage, what is "reader" referring to: - A underplayed or complex card - The person actively reading the card Genuinely curious so please weigh in.
When you hear the term “we’ve got a reader” on coverage, what is "reader" referring to: - A underplayed or complex card - The person actively reading the card Genuinely curious so please weigh in.
Small mail day! Foil tribe #3 is the big hit. Forgot to post this earlier, so Europe gets first look.
Old School (and Premodern) is not about deck optimization in my opinion. You can just play things.
Old School is also popping off! I was going to advertise the 2027 Sin City Open going on sale but it sold out in less than an hour!
The amount of times I accidentally get tagged by pro MTG players/teams sponsored by the *other* Heavy Play is actually pretty funny. #OriginalHeavyPlay
ANNOUNCING DURESSFEST NEW HOME OF THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMODERN CHAMPIONSHIP! TICKETS JULY 19 @ NOON EDT 🔗👇
Premodern is the best. Cube is also great. Send tweet.
I will not upgrade all my Premodern decks to Japanese foils. I will not upgrade all my Premodern decks to Japanese foils. I will not upgrade all my Premodern decks to Japanese foils… 😬😬😬
I try to keep it MTG related on here, but yesterday I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Eevee 💔 I just want you all to know she existed and she was the best.
My god do old foils just hit different. 😍 Also… why am I still awake?
Yawgmoth's Agenda marks the 441st foil card for the all foil Invasion Block cube, which means there's only 99 cards to go! ✨ I've also started picking up foil Invasion basics because an all foil cube with non-foil lands would just be wrong!!
The Priest of Gix combo deck returns!!! Gix Combo vs Flinker - R2 - JUN 2026 Premodern Monthly youtu.be/Z60DEWfvbXw
Did you know I have a "secret" Discord channel? You can join via the link on my site, but only if you're chill: www.heavyplays.com We talk about whiskey, share pet photos, and occasionally discuss Premodern, Old school, and more.
Never had a chance to meet the man, and sad I never will. He had so many amazing pieces, but this was my favorite.
Today is a momentous day for the workers of Arena! After months of planning, waiting and organizing, our dream is finally a reality; the votes have been counted, and our union of UWOTC-CWA has been officially elected. From this day forward, we have a union!
Black Bridge vs UB Psychatog - R1 - JUN 2026 Premodern Monthly youtu.be/3bVFuMPDjXo
Black Bridge vs UB Psychatog - R1 - JUN 2026 Premodern Monthly
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A TON of signed cards made their way back to me today! Thanks to @mountainmagesigs.com for my best mail day this year, always worth the wait.
Pauper mail day! Glad I got mine pre-spike (and they actually showed up), prices are wild now.
The Premodern battle box I use to introduce new players to the format. What are you grabbing?
It’s the finals of the Buckeye Brawl and I’m joined by special guest commentator Neon Mushroom! Terrageddon vs Sligh - 2026 Premodern Tournament youtu.be/UQ4HjhQHsJk
I love seeing behind the scenes of streaming/coverage setups regardless of the card game. Always gives me ideas for improving my own, and just shows how much work goes into making these kinds of videos!
Should I just fabricate a decklist from thin air?
Heavy Play (Andrew)@heavyplay.bsky.social · 2mo agoEvent organizer's DMs the second a big event starts:
Can’t sleep, so here’s an artsy photo of my mono black Old School deck.
