It’s no great secret that the format now known as Commander wasn’t always named as such. In truth, Commander only became Commander once Wizards decided to start creating supplemental products specifically for the product. The logic for that decision makes...
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Most decisions we make are bound by the limitations and constraints of our available options. That is to say, when presented with a choice about nearly anything, there are a plethora of options which we automatically exclude for one reason...
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Magic is a difficult, complicated game to get into. Better yet, it’s more accurate to say that Magic: the Gathering is fairly easy to learn the basics of. However, the complexity comes from the slow trickle of learning the extensive...
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It’s been said before, and we’ll continue to repeat it until the stars fade and the music stops: not every card is designed for every audience. Whether it’s the format, casting cost, or the theme of the set itself, there’s...
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Part of the genius behind a game like Magic: the Gathering is the depths at which it can be a cohesive, compelling, and exciting game while still allowing its players to sculpt that experience in their own hands through unique...
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Editor’s Note: We’re off today in celebration of the holiday. In the meantime, enjoy this thematically color-appropriate Monday Magic article, which was originally published on 1/19/15. From a nostalgia standpoint, I am admittedly a bit of a grumpy old timey Magic...
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Games, by and large, provide a sense of pacing and progression. At the start of any game there exists a blend of frenetic energy and of open potential. The slate is clean, the score reset. At the beginning anything is...
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When it comes to gaming, there are a few tenants that are essential accepted towards ensuring it’s a worthwhile use of your time. First and foremost, a game is supposed to be enjoyable to those playing it; if it isn’t...
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Editor’s Note: We’re off today in celebration of the holidays. In the meantime, enjoy this thematically appropriate Monday Magic article, which was originally published on 3/30/15. I’m a bit of a nostalgic person in general, let alone a nostalgic Magic player....
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When it comes to orchestrating which card is highlighted each week, there is a method to my madness. There has to be. Although when the series started the first handful of cards were topical to myself or my gaming group...
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