{"ops":[{"insert":"I was an avid MTG player in the mid-to-late 90s, but set the game aside when my collection mysteriously disappeared while I was away in college. In the summer of 2025 I returned to the game after more than 25 years, joining a local commander pod and reconnecting with old friends online. \n\nI have limited time (and budget) so most of my decks are built around existing cards, value decks (under $200), and fun mechanics that sit between Tier 3 & 4. I try to find interesting combinations that are affordable and fun to play with friends. \n"}]}