Death’s Door Podcast

Death’s Door Podcast

At Death’s Door Podcast, our goal is to highlight the competitive aspects of Sorcery: Contested Realm, from tight gameplay and innovative deckbuilding to picking the best deck for the meta. If you’re looking to level up your play patterns, improve your win rate, and get coverage on all things competitive Sorcery, you’re in the right place.

Episodes

February 21, 2025 58 mins

In their stunning, sure-to-be-Pulitzer-Prize-nominated Season 3 debut, the Death's Door crew discusses the scourge of competitive Sorcery (Archimago) and the scourge of in-person Sorcery (convincing a store to hold events for your favorite game).

 

Brontë and John's League of Champions Druid deck: https://curiosa.io/decks/cm61dib16001rjy0380bz7sry

 

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In this historic episode, John and Brontë debrief on Sorcery Con sealed, Season 6 of Sorcery League, and the diverse and fascinating ecosystems that thrive within deserts. 

 

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To celebrate the astounding landmark that is 14 whole episodes, Brontë and John break down the Top 8 of Sorcery Con's Constructed Championship. Featuring a guest appearance from every Sorcery player's favorite spell-slinging vampire.

 

Top 8 deck lists: 

Sorcery Con Top deck lists:

1st place, Alexis Romero: https://curiosa.io/decks/cm3145hul00hpb9fq7wyagy2z  2nd place, Jeremy Murray: https://curiosa.io/decks/cm306af6c0092kxvyy8edcm...

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Today, Brontë is joined by David (FloatingSkull), one of the SorceryCon organizers and a judge for the Sorcery League. They talk about gaming, rules nightmares, and what to expect from SorceryCon. 

 

Find out more and get your tickets here: www.sorcerycon.com

 

Make sure to subscribe to our Substack for updates directly in your inbox: deathsdoorsorcerypod.substack.com 

 

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September 26, 2024 72 mins

We waited three weeks to record this episode to make sure we were cooled down and level-headed while discussing the rules change announcement that increased deck sizes from 40/20 to 50/30 (and eventually 60/40). Needless to say, we haven't cooled down very much, and we're not very enthusiastic about the change.

 

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On this oversized, special Friday episode, John and Brontë dive deep into a handful of the juicy, exciting Arthurian Legends cards that have been spoiled over the last few weeks. These ratings are definitive, exhaustive, and non-negotiable. Any other ratings have not received the official Death's Door Stamp of Approval.

 

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August 4, 2024 34 mins

With Gen Con coming to a close, John and Brontë debrief on their takeaways from the weekend and recap the day's constructed tournament. 

 

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At day two of Gen Con, John and Brontë didn't play much Sorcery and instead ran around squeeing and squealing about so many cool games and events. Now, mere hours before the Saturday Constructed event, they scramble to get their decks together.

 

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At the official first day of Gen Con, John and Brontë played Delta Green, Starfinder 2e, and, of course, Sorcery: Contested Realm. Drafting was a blast, and they're sleepiest guys.

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August 1, 2024 30 mins

The Death's Door Bois (TM) are in it to win it at Gen Con. This first entry in a future-Pulitzer Prize-winning audio drama details the lives and toils of two gamers trying to do everything Indianapolis has to offer.

 

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July 11, 2024 67 mins

This week, John and Brontë talk about hobby burnout, what causes it, how it affects your gameplay, and how to bounce back.  

 

Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://deathsdoorsorcerypod.substack.com/ Look at John's bad Avatar of Air deck here: https://curiosa.io/decks/clxqqjcik00hu12xp4gwhasg0

 

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After a few weeks away, the boys are back in town and ready to cast Drown! This week's episode covers the end of Sorcery League Season 4 and the long-awaited Courtesan Cup. Don't forget to subscribe to the team's free newsletter at deathsdoorsorcerypod.substack.com

nvekmauvia's league-winning Avatar of Air deck: https://curiosa.io/decks/clur4vvfi007393mb1jeks49q

OFN-CJ's 2nd place Seer Roots deck: https://curiosa.io/decks/cltwmj6vp...

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You heard it here first! Death's Door is back and running full speed into competitive coverage, metagame analysis, and plenty of laughs. Check out a brand new episode airing Thursday, June 27th, 2024.

 

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April 18, 2024 69 mins

This week, John and Brontë dive deep into the Australia-New Zealand Championship top 8 deck lists, discuss the Spring Sorcery Social, and muse about the Sorcery League Season 4 top cut.

Buy your Sorcery Social entry here, and don't forget to use the promo code "deathsdoor" for $10 off: https://store.sorcery.social/

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April 4, 2024 60 mins

Amidst the Sorcerypocalypse, the Death's Door crew talk how stonks affect in-person play both casual and competitive, forget to mention how absurdly cool store cubes are, look at Battlemage in a new light, and analyze Sorcery League now that there are only 10 days left of Season 4 regulation play.

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March 21, 2024 69 mins

This week, Brontë and John discuss Sorcery League, March of the Mortals, and losing big time when the stakes are high. 

 

Watch Brontë's MOTM feature match here: https://youtu.be/3lTYRntmAKM?t=8652

ELD Sorcery Open: Courtesan Cup Qualifier in Bellingham, MA: https://eldstimevaultgames.com/product/sorcery/

Midland Mayhem in Belleville, IL: https://topdeck.gg/hubs/8XpUVLp5w7Zf7KJWrR1O44KGbzJ2

 

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March 7, 2024 72 mins

In the wake of the first major Sorcery events, John and Brontë discuss the post-SorceryCon meta, the transcendent power of Sorcerer, strategies for playing limited, and Amy Winehouse. 

 

Find Golden Eagle Cards' breakdown of the SorceryCon Top 8 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxDY4ANSpS0&t=5s

 

Read more about March of the Mortals (March 16th) here: https://sorcerytcg.com/news/march-of-the-mortals-sorcery-takes-over-texa...

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This week, we reveal our Sorcery Valentines, break down our thoughts on the updated rulebook for 2024, discuss why knowing the rules is actually kind of important, and finally talk about in person tournaments. 

Don't forget to follow us at: https://deathsdoorsorcerypod.substack.com/ Updated rulebook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sgQo0xf0N2teIR0zlyl91g9j6LVncZnr/view

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February 1, 2024 54 mins

In this episode, John and Brontë look to Sorcery's past to discuss potential future sets and mechanics and prepare for new archetypes, strategies, and cards. Find all decks, cards, and information mentioned in this episode at deathsdoorsorcerypod.substack.com

 

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In the second episode of Death's Door, John and Brontë break down deck strategies and archetypes in Sorcery: Contested Realm, analyze the current competitive metagame, make some predictions for Season 4 of Sorcery League, and finally reveal what decks they'll be playing during the League. 

Find those decklists on the Death's Door Curiosa page: https://curiosa.io/users/clpiwkiig0000l108auvvq5oj

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