{"ops":[{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"As an old-timer, my initial foray into Magic: The Gathering was with a black deck, bolstered by a couple of "},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":{"card-link":"Wall of Bone"}},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"  cards. I was also fortunate to play with a set of alpha lands that were gifted to me. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, I’ve lost my decks several times over the years. The first set that captured my imagination was "},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Arabian Nights"},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":". The game has evolved significantly for the better since those early days. I entered the Commander scene around 2015, a bit later than some. To date, I haven’t managed to successfully brew a deck of my own and have played exclusively with preconstructed decks. However, I do enjoy the process of trying to brew. Currently, my favorite deck is the Warhammer 40k precon, "},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Forces of the Imperium"},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":", led by "},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":{"card-link":"Marneus Calgar"}},{"attributes":{"background":"#2b2b2b","color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" . My preferred color combination is Grixis, and I’m intrigued by the prospect of trying out a Sultai deck someday. My oldest son and I enjoy playing either Commander or non-singleton decks that often start as standard but have no commander or strict card restrictions, not realy sure what to call that."},{"insert":"\n"}]}