Zac and Phil discuss the concept of 'free wins' in the Legacy format of Magic the Gathering. They define what constitutes a free win, explore various deck strategies that incorporate these elements, and emphasize the importance of cognitive load management during tournaments. The conversation also evaluates current meta decks and their potential for achieving free wins, ultimately providing insights for players looking to succeed in competitive events. Takeaways A free win allows you to bypass traditional win conditions. Cognitive load management is crucial during long tournaments. Decks with free-win strategies can reduce decision fatigue. Every competitive deck should consider incorporating free win elements. The current meta favors decks that can generate free wins. Players should evaluate their deck choices based on free win potential. Understanding your opponent's cognitive load can give you an advantage. Free wins can significantly increase your chances of winning tournaments. Choosing a deck with free wins can lead to a more enjoyable tournament experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Free Wins in Legacy 03:03 Defining Free Wins and Their Importance 05:53 Deck Strategies for Achieving Free Wins 09:10 Cognitive Load and Tournament Strategy 12:05 Evaluating Decks in the Current Meta 15:02 Final Thoughts on Free Wins and Tournament Success Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011