TCGPlayer.com: Rock, Scissors, Paper

A very insightful observation. Check it out:

One of the myths I see repeat itself throughout Magic is the notion of "Rocks, Paper, Scissors". This myth takes many forms, from the original notion that beatdown beats control beats combo beats beatdown (as well as modified versions that include aggressive control decks), to metagame descriptions of which deck beats which. Like many myths, it has a basis in truth but tends to mislead and can be very harmful if taken seriously.

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mtgSalvation: Building Your Own Deck

The latest from the Sal:

Building a good deck is as important as being able to play the deck. I'm sure most of you don't bother creating your own decks, instead just finding a deck that you like online and make that. You test it for a week, and you might make a couple of changes to the deck or sideboard, depending on what everyone else is playing. You go to the tournament knowing what to do against any other deck known, until you play against Rogue Roy and his Build of the Week. And you lose.

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