For Magic: The Gathering, strategy is defined as "a repeatable sequence of behaviors that leads to a predictable result". To employ a linear strategy means that you're entirely focused on one goal or theme. On the other hand, a strategy can be multipurpose. The first step of creating a strategy is to choose a deck Archetype. Then, to make use of tempo and card advantage to win the game.
Articles on strategy
- Scott Johns (September 30, 2006). "Introduction to Tempo". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (May 05, 2007). "Introduction to Inevitability". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (May 12, 2007). "Introduction to Bluffing". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Aaron Forsythe (February 16, 2007). "A Bluffer’s Best Friends". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (May 19, 2007). "Card Evaluation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (July 07, 2007). "Introduction to Efficiency". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (July 14, 2007). "Ten Beginner Mistakes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (July 21, 2007). "Introduction to Combat". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Jeff Cunningham (July 28, 2007). "Introduction to Innovation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Patrick Chapin (January 12, 2010.) "Innovations - The Theory of Everything", www.starcitygames.com
- Mike Flores (August 06, 2013). "Shoulders of Giants". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mike Flores (January 27, 2014). "Strategy". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mike Flores (April 28, 2014). "Life and Cards I: Philosophy of Fire". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Reid Duke (December 29, 2014). "Linear Strategies". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Reid Duke (March 23, 2015). "Line-Up Theory". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Reid Duke (March 30, 2015). "Playing From Ahead, Playing From Behind". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Reid Duke (May 4, 2015). "Damage Racing". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Gavin Verhey (November 10, 2016). "Beating the Kobayashi Maru". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Gavin Verhey (August 24, 2017). "Pick Your Battles". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Gavin Verhey (October 11, 2017). "Blocking a Bluff". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Gavin Verhey (October 24, 2017). "Beyond the Game". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.