noob help plzzzz

aight so im quite familar with how to install mods, even though they tend to be different for every game that usues them. i downloaded the mtg manalink 2010 torrent, but as i understand one cannont use the paches to get new cards. i understand that it will break shandalar, which is fine, i just really wanna know how to get the game up and running with all the patches, etc. i use the game just for multiplayer and regular magic, but would love all the newer cards to be available. sooo if anybody would be kind enough to give me clear step-by-step instructions on how to do this, it would be greatly appreciated as id love to participate in your tourneys and such.