Ed Fear has recently taken a DCI requested yearlong break from the pro tour as part of a policy banning all players who could possibly beat Kai Budde. You may remember the removal of Dave Williams, who could have easily beat Kai with his ability to gain about 3-4 card advantage in every game, as well as the removal of Casey McCarrel who would have easily beat Kai due to mana inconsistencies.

Ed fear is known by many players by his constantly mediocre performances in Pro Tours, Grand Prix, and attempts at humor. His name would have also led to a ‘Fear – Showers’ feature match at US nationals 2000, but due to unfortunate pairings the public had to settle for a ‘Fear – Lovin’ match. Despite having played in seven rounds of many pro tours Ed is best known for his innovation of the 75 card magic deck. You see, most people use 60 cards when designing their decks. But Ed broke the format at PT Chicago ’00 by using 75 cards, and keeping 15 of those cards in a smaller pile near the deck to be drawn when needed. According to Mr. Fear this allows you to always have the specific hoser when you need it, but allows you to avoid drawing it when you don’t.

[More information about Ed Fear Day can be found in his own Who Will Guard the Guard article and perhaps more importantly, in responses to the article.]

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Ed Fear has recently taken a DCI requested yearlong break from the pro tour as part of a policy banning all players who could possibly beat Kai Budde. You may remember the removal of Dave Williams, who could have easily beat Kai with his ability to gain about 3-4 card advantage in every game, as well as the removal of Casey McCarrel who would have easily beat Kai due to mana inconsistencies.

Ed fear is known by many players by his constantly mediocre performances in Pro Tours, Grand Prix, and attempts at humor. His name would have also led to a ‘Fear – Showers’ feature match at US nationals 2000, but due to unfortunate pairings the public had to settle for a ‘Fear – Lovin’ match. Despite having played in seven rounds of many pro tours Ed is best known for his innovation of the 75 card magic deck. You see, most people use 60 cards when designing their decks. But Ed broke the format at PT Chicago ’00 by using 75 cards, and keeping 15 of those cards in a smaller pile near the deck to be drawn when needed. According to Mr. Fear this allows you to always have the specific hoser when you need it, but allows you to avoid drawing it when you don’t.

[More information about Ed Fear Day can be found in his own Who Will Guard the Guard article and perhaps more importantly, in responses to the article.]

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