Monthly Archives: March 2015
Quick Note on Psychographic Profiles
I often make references to the psychographic profiles (Timmy, Johnny, Spike) created by Mark Rosewater to help better understand the different kinds of players. Mark’s article is a must-read for any Magic player (so is his revisiting of the profiles), … Continue reading
A Commander without a Zone
How does it feel How does it feel To be without a home Like a complete unknown Like a rolling stone? [Bob Dylan] I mentioned on Twitter that I’m taking a break from Commander for a bit to clear my … Continue reading
My Favorite Combos
Join the Dark Side! Combos. Players either love them or hate them. There was a time when I was very anti-combo. A silly trick in which you just “insta-win” felt cheap. I looked down on combo players because I felt … Continue reading
How Commander Has Helped Us All
There has been quite a bit of commotion surrounding the Rules Committee’s recent change to the “tuck” rule. In what feels like adding a whisper to a chorus of screams, I’ve expressed my concern and disapproval of the change. I … Continue reading
Don’t Hate, Celebrate
Some people play Magic for the competition. Others are in it for fun and social interactions. Still others are in it for the story. There are those who are into Magic for the art. Some players use Magic as a … Continue reading
Southpaws in Magic: the Gathering
A while ago on a former blog I posted a list of creatures in Magic: the Gathering who were, based on their art, left-handed. Being a lefty myself, I found compiling this list to be a fun way to kill … Continue reading
The New MtGP Mascot!
Show some love for Ancient Carp! In light of the ongoing power struggle between Team Elmer and Team Shelly over at Limited Resources, I suggest a new team to rise above them all: TEAM CARL. Carl the Carp
There’s Always Hope
Doubt is a natural part of the human condition. Self-doubt especially so. So here’s something to keep in mind: whatever the goal, there’s only two possible outcomes… 1. You achieve the goal. 2. You don’t. Since you only have those … Continue reading
FTW: Flavor Text Wisdom
“Who you are constantly runs toward who you will be.” One of the things I love about Magic: the Gathering is how much thought is put into the creation of the game; not just the mechanics, but the flavor, the … Continue reading
It’s Just A Game
Magic: the Gathering has been a significant part of my life for a long time: over 20 years, in fact. I started playing back in 1994 when Douglas Shuler’s Serra Angel lured me in. Nowadays I try to play at … Continue reading
Bud Johnson
MTG Philosopher 