Les Bases de la Théorie des Jeux (appliquée à Magic)
French video series teaching game theory fundamentals through Magic examples. Mixed strategies, Nash equilibrium, minimax — all applied to real tournament decisions.
Moudou teaches game theory the way it should be taught — every concept anchored to a Magic scenario you've actually been in. In French, but the math is universal. If you've ever wondered why pros randomize their bluffs, this series is the answer.
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