Am I The Bolas? - Cool Combo, Bud. Now What?
Should you cater your Commander games to Mr. Solitaire Combo or the whole group? How important are good vibes to the satisfaction of all players?
Mike Carrozza is a stand-up comedian from Montreal who’s done a lot of cool things like put out an album called Cherubic and worked with Tig Notaro, Kyle Kinane, and more people to brag about. He’s also been an avid EDH player who loves making silly stuff happen. @mikecarrozza on platforms
Should you cater your Commander games to Mr. Solitaire Combo or the whole group? How important are good vibes to the satisfaction of all players?
How do you feel about goad? Can too much forced combat end up feeling frustrating and grow tiresome?
Stax decks are one thing, but what about stax decks that shut down one player and one player alone?
Commander's Herald is proud to launch Am I The Bolcast, a Commander podcast featuring Mike Carrozza, Michael Celani, and Morgan Sanchez!
How many bad experiences does it take to decide that someone just isn't worth inviting back to your Commander group?
What do you do when you draw a hand so good that you know you're going to steamroll the entire table?
Mike Carrozza embraces Aclazotz the massive Bat God and a host of other black cards in this review of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
Every playgroup and player approaches missed triggers differently, but is it important to maintain a consistent policy?
If your playgroup always treats you like the biggest threat at the table, is there anything wrong with living up to the archenemy reputation?
How do you feel about a player tutoring for a winning combo when they've decided the game has gone long enough already?
What do you think of stax decks in casual Commander? How about stax decks that don't actually have a win condition?
Is holding back and letting someone have a better game always the right move? What if they take it as proof of their own genius?
How do you treat missed triggers at your local table? Is it the everyone's responsibility or just the owner's?
Is demanding to see a full decklist an unreasonable request in the rule zero discussion? Would it make you the Bolas?
Should you remove what you're most afraid of, or what the table is most afraid of?
What’s your pick for the best red card in Wilds of Eldraine? What will you be finding room for you in your Commander deck?
A local man is still looking for the card he called "perfect" for his friend's deck. The search continues days after Cameron Dodds hosted a weekend Commander bash at his home in Whitby.
What do you think of Commander players who never make deals? Can it get in the way of having a good game?
Sometimes Mike Carrozza has to think hard about who was and who wasn't the Bolas. This is not one of those times...
How do you feel about EDH tournaments with their own scoring systems? Should house rules dictate games when money is on the line?
Is it okay to make bad plays just to get the game over and done with and start a new one? Would you avoid a player that did that?
Is it fair to target someone for actions they've taken in previous games? What about actions outside the game?
Mike Carrozza reviews the best nonlegendary creatures from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander decks!
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is finally here after being announced over two years ago! So what does it bring to Commander?
Can walking an opponent into an ambush make you the Bolas? What about tricking them into throwing away their only blocker?
Can you still be the Bolas if you're just playing the game the way the rules intended? Mike Carrozza looks at sacrificing in response.
Can a disorganised deck ruin a game of Magic? Can a disorganised player? How clear and easy to read does a proxy need to be?
The March of the Machine has come to a halt, but the consequences haven't! Which is your pick for the best Legendary of the set?