Cas Hinds
Cas Hinds
Cas started playing Magic in 2016, working at the Coolstuffinc LGS. They started writing Articles for CoolStuffinc in June 2024. They are a content creator under the handle strixhavendropout.
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
A Deep Dive into the Concerns with Secret Lair
Why do Secret Lairs sell out so fast, and is "print-to-demand" really the fix? Cas takes a look inside the queue, the manufacturing timeline, and what Wizards is hearing from fans
The History of Combat and Why Attacking in Commander Sucks
Get ready to fight through a history of the combat step and Cas Hinds' opinions on life loss strategies in Commander.
The Power of the Pilot and Holding Back in Commander
Should you hold back when playing Commander with newer players? Are there other ways to give them a better experience?
Is An Overabundance of Legendary Creatures Bad?
With the huge influx of legendary creatures coming with Universes Beyond sets, we have to ask if it's healthy for the game of Magic.
Are We Misrepresenting Power In Our Commander Decks?
Even with Brackets, it can still be challenging to balance a Commander pod. Especially if some players misrepresent their deck's power.
Secrets of Strixhaven Cards EDHREC Writers Are Adding to Their Decks
Which cards from Secrets of Strixhaven are the EDHREC writers most excited about? Check here to see what's going in our Commander decks.
Copying Spells With Mica, Reader of Ruins in Commander
Is being mono-red enough of a limit to Mica, Reader of Ruins' power, or is this a completely busted commander? Let's find out.
Am I Lying in a Game of Commander, or Am I Playing to My Outs?
At what point does withholding details become lying? In a game of Commander, is it okay to deceive? Or even lie? Let's discuss.
The Philosophy of Non-Deterministic Long Turns in Commander
Is it wrong to play Commander decks that take long, non-deterministic turns? Or do you just need to find a very patient playgroup?