Watching Worlds Week
John Dale Beety reflects on Worlds Week and Chris Pikula narrowly missing being voted into the Pro Tour Hall of Fame.
AuthorJohn Dale Beety
John Dale Beety is the Copy Editor for Star City Games.
First Look At Theros
After the discussion of Theros at the San Diego Comic-Con and PAX Australia panels this past weekend, JDB takes a look at the Greek mythology-inspired next set.
Magic 2014: Rapid Reactions, Vorthos Style
John Dale Beety reviews the new Slivers, talks about debuting Magic artists, and lists the card art that caught his eye and why in Magic 2014.
Long Shots, Wishes, & Whimsies
JDB tells you about three ideas he has that could improve his Magic experience in various ways. Let him know what you think about them in the comments!
Shiny Happy Cardboard: A Modern Masters Flavor Review
Check out John Dale Beety’s review of the new art, new flavor text, and new frames in Modern Masters!
Memorial // Weekend
In this “split article,” JDB explores memorials in Magic for Memorial Day and tells you about his experience at the SCG Standard Open in Dallas last Saturday.
Sliverlicious
JDB looks at the history of Slivers, how they’ve changed over each incarnation, and what justifications there are for the known Magic 2014 versions.
Masters Of The Maze: A Dragon’s Maze Flavor Review
Check out John Dale Beety’s flavor review of notable cards from Dragon’s Maze and get your Vorthos on!
Names With Character: Planeswalker Edition
What goes into naming a planeswalker, and how do names help shape a world? JDB takes a look at a few names and some of the tensions involved in creating them.
Simeon Halfkey
“I thought there was a hidden test.” Simeon shook his head. “It doesn’t exist. You’re slug food or one of us is fireball fodder. I don’t see any other way.”
Love In This Multiverse & Dragon’s Maze Speculation
Today John Dale Beety covers two fun Vorthos topics: love in the Multiverse and speculation about the Dragon’s Maze.
Exclusive Interview With Helene Bergeot About Grand Prix
Check out JDB’s exclusive interview with Helene Bergeot, Director of Organized Play and Trade Marketing for Wizards of the Coast, about the Grand Prix circuit.
Magic’s Technology
Get your Vorthos fix with JDB’s look at Magic’s settings and their often-awkward balancing act between technology and the game’s namesake.
All Flavor Is Made For Someone
What is it that makes a piece of flavor somebody’s favorite? JDB looks at the idea from three angles: flavor text, names, and art/settings.
Crashing Gates & Rating Names: The Gatecrash Flavor Review
Which cards in the new set are Vorthos hits and which ones are misses? Read JDB’s Gatecrash flavor review to find out!