Discard for Magic

Discard for Magic is about Summoner Wars the board game, and is hosted by Aaron and James. This game is a tactical two player dueling game that is deck driven with tons of unique factions to choose from. We dive into a variety of topics on every episode, from recent tournaments, talking to faction experts, and even talking to the designer himself, Colby Dauch! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark.

Thornhold Drey Preview-Jeff Joyce

Thornhold Drey sneak peek, how the faction was designed, and why squirrels! We discuss everything from Jeff's back story and ideas, how playtesting changed the faction, and the upcoming unit abilities.Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

09-25
42:57

Avoiding Burnout-Beanseasly and Davood

Bean and Davood join us for a discussion of how to avoid burn out! This episode we talk about when to take breaks, when gives us burn out, and how to avoid getting to that point! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

09-11
46:03

Three's A Crowd-Zoning and Crowding

Positioning is key! We discuss zoning, crowding, and which factions excel at each. Hope you enjoy! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

08-28
44:21

Storm Goblins Faction Overview-Cherez

Storm Goblin expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Cherez, a Storm Goblin expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to create circuits, and how to use chain lightning effectively. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

08-14
52:44

Unconventional Playstyles-Beanseasly

Bean joins for a discussion of each of our 5 favorite unconventional playstyles! This episode we are going though how to play factions a different way! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

07-31
50:46

Shimmersea Fae Faction Overview-TheBeastSlumbers

Shimmersea Fae expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview TheBeastSlumbers, a Shimmersea Fae expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to pressure your opponent, and how to use Nymira effectively. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

07-17
51:37

Cave Goblin Faction Overview-Redhawk

Cave Goblin expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Redhawk, a Cave Goblin expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to pressure your opponent, and how to use Sneeks effectively. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

07-03
51:11

Summoning a Designer-David Richards

A look at what it takes to be a Graphic Designer! We interview David Richards discussing games he has done graphic design for, the process and what that entails, and his thoughts on Summoner Wars!PushesPixelsSummoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

06-19
46:55

A Publisher With Roots-Nick Murray

A look at what it takes to be a board game publisher! We interview Nick Murray discussing games he has published, the process of finding hidden Knizia's, and what he thought of Summoner Wars!Bitewing GamesSummoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

05-22
56:24

Stats Stats Stats-Joe Ellis

All the stats you could ask for! We interview Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the implications of tariffs!Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

05-08
01:09:06

Tundra Orc Faction Overview- Nesle

Tundra Orc expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nesle, a Tundra Orc expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be with Grognack. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

04-24
49:06

Sand Goblins Overview-Nick and Profit

Sand Goblins expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nick and Profit, a couple of Sand Goblin experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to get the most out of Krusk.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

04-10
50:49

Common Draft-Beanseasly

Bean joins for a common draft day! This episode we are going though the commons in the game and drafting our favorites.Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

03-27
01:05:08

The Merchant of Design-Robert Hovakimyan

A look at what it takes to make a board game! We interview Robert Hovakimyan discussing games he has designed, the process of developing games, and what he thought of Summoner Wars!Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

03-13
52:28

Improve Your Play. Vex Your Foes. ????. Profit.-Vexer and Profit

We interview two of the top players Profit and Vexer for tips on how to play at the highest level! They give tricks and strategies on ways to improve and what to focus on as you grow as a player! Hope you enjoy! Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

02-27
55:10

Summoner Wars Updates Part 2-Colby and Joe

Part 2 of the updates, previewing the upcoming factions, new games from PHG, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and which faction would be the best football team!Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

02-13
37:10

Summoner Wars Updates-Joe and Colby

A look at 2025 for Plaid Hat Games, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the new squirrel faction!Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

01-30
47:20

Crimson Order Faction Overview-Shmeebee and Tortugatron

Skilled Crimson Order analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Shmeebee and Tortugatron, two Crimson Order experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to use the Baron's hitpoints effectively.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

01-16
51:03

A Tournament to Master-Clarissimus

The Factions Masters Tournament where the top ranked players compete in single elimination. We interview the creator Clarissimus, a tournament orgnaizer! We discuss everything from the origin of his name, his Summoner Wars backstory, and the Faction Masters tournament! ⁠Clarissimu's YouTube⁠ ⁠Summoner Wars Discord⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

01-02
38:06

Eternal Council Faction Overview-Snalg

Eternal Council expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Snalg, a Eternal Council expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be with Edia.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

12-19
58:14

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