On The Fictional Religions Of Magic
JDB takes a look at how Magic: The Gathering has gone from tangling with real-world faiths to making invented religions an integral part of its worldbuilding.
AuthorJohn Dale Beety
John Dale Beety is the Copy Editor for Star City Games.
Nooks & Crannies
Today John Dale Beety has some mini articles from here and there in the Magic universe for you that are heavy on the Vorthos. Take a look and leave feedback!
The Minor Gods Of Theros
Learn more about the world of Theros as JDB brings together the publicly available information about the minor gods and gives a bit of commentary on each.
Vorthos In Review: February 2014
JDB discusses a great February on Uncharted Realms, Magic action figures, the encrypted Conspiracy announcement, and his contest winner!
Born Of The Gods Flavor Review & Remembrance
John Dale Beety reviews the art and flavor text of the Born of the Gods cards that caught his eye. Be sure to check out the contest he’s running at the end!
Magic: The Movie & Coin?
JDB discusses two recent announcements for non-game Magic stuff: the new deal for a Magic movie and the upcoming series of Magic collector coins.
Magic: The Opera?
What might a Magic: The Gathering opera look like? Magic and opera buff John Dale Beety has a couple ideas!
The PTQ & I (The Long Goodbye)
JDB writes about why he’ll no longer be attending PTQs, reminisces about the ones he went to in the past, and shares his Modern Affinity decklist.
Planeswalker Stories I’d Like to See
John Dale Beety takes a look at the stories of the existing planeswalkers and then shares some he’d like to see with the planeswalkers of his imagination.
More Than I Deserved: Standard At #SCGDAL *33rd*
JDB tells you about his experience at #SCGDAL, where he played G/W Aggro to a Top 64 finish, and provides an updated list for #SCGPROV and #SCGVB.
When Planeswalking Goes Bad
Join John Dale Beety as he takes a look at the astronomical odds planeswalkers face in the storytelling of Magic: The Gathering.
A Taste Of Command(er)
Check out John Dale Beety’s color-by-color take on the upcoming Commander 2013 and its flavor!
Public Domain Watch, Real-World Flavor Text Edition
John looks at a few notable quotables that will soon enter the public domain . . . and perhaps the flavor text of a card near you in the not-so-distant future!
Tastes Like Ambrosia: The Theros Flavor Review
Is the Greek mythology-inspired Theros a Vorthos hit or miss? Find out by reading John Dale Beety’s flavor review of the newest set!
Conjured Currency: Money & Trade In Magic
Join John Dale Beety for a coin hunt as he examines clues about the currency of Innistrad, Ravnica, and Theros.