Category Archives: Community
Twitch Chat and the World Magic Cup
Wizards of the Coast announced on Monday that Twitch chat will be in subscriber only mode for the duration of the World Magic Cup happening this weekend. They are trying this “to see how sub-only mode impacts the stream, and … Continue reading
Dueling with Honor
Magic: the Gathering is a great game. If you’re reading this blog , I assume you agree, because why else would you be visiting a blog like this? (Yay Magic!) But let’s be real for a moment about Magic: the … Continue reading
Music Magic
It all began several years ago at FNM: I would play a card; say, Birds of Paradise, and the name would remind me of a song: “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson (from the movie “Footloose”). Of course … Continue reading
Where Do Your Loyalties Lie?
Heather Dawn (@Revisedangel on Twitter) was wrestling with an important question I’m sure many of us have had to address at some point in our lives: Which Hogwarts house do I belong in? Her search for an answer inspired me … Continue reading
Just Listening
I love the MTG community. I really do. And I love being a part of it. Recent events, however, have robbed me of my usual excitement and joy. I’m sure the feeling will pass, and I must remind myself that … Continue reading
The Ivory Mask of Privilege
Meghan Wolff wrote an article for StarCityGames.com titled, “Women in Magic: the Gathering. It’s a fantastic piece which I consider a must read for everyone who plays Magic or even just knows someone who plays Magic. The article was well-received, … Continue reading
The Island of Misfit Toys
Magic has evolved since its birth in 1993. So has the community that has formed around the game. And while we still have a long way to go in making this community a safe haven for all people, much progress … Continue reading
Respect and Foil Tarmogoyfs
This is the moment that caused all the recent commotion on Twitter: Pascal Maynard picked a foil Tarmogoyf over Burst Lightning. The Burst Lightning would have fit in his deck, whereas Goyf did not. But it’s a foil Tarmogoyf. And he … Continue reading
Gamblin’
I wish I were at GP Vegas right now. I would have been if scheduling had allowed. The experience would have been worth the expense. Instead I did a Modern Masters 2015 draft at the LGS last night. I spent … Continue reading
How I’d Run 1v1 Commander Tournaments
The weekly Commander tournament at the LGS has been some of the most fun I’ve had playing Magic, but, as some of you can likely guess, it’s had its share of problems due to the nature of 1v1 Commander. We … Continue reading
Bud Johnson
MTG Philosopher 