Compulsive Research – The Future Foils League
John Dale Beety loves a good promo foil. In this article, he speculates on the future FNM promos, Grand Prix promos, and judge foils. It’s Future Foil League!
AuthorJohn Dale Beety
John Dale Beety is the Copy Editor for Star City Games.
Compulsive Research – Worlds, A Vision For 2013
John Dale Beety wonders how we can get back Worlds while being conscious of the finances of tournament organization. Who should be qualified? How do we bring back National pride? He considers the options here.
Compulsive Research – The Art Of Steve Argyle
Steve Argyle will be a guest artist at the Charlotte Invitational and Open. If you’re not a fan, you will be after reading this article and checking out his amazing work!
Compulsive Research – The Most Horrible Fates Of Magic
It’s neither sweet nor fitting for a creature to die for a planeswalker, but that’s the game we play.
: The Gathering – A Russian Perspective On Magic Translation
This article is a combination of efforts from two of our SCG Talent Search Competitors. Together, they dive deep into Russian translations in Magic and the unique problems that crop up when trying to convert English.
Compulsive Research – Shopping For Original Art, Steven Belledin Edition
Steven Belledin has painted such great works as Surgical Extraction, Duress, and Exotic Orchard. John Dale Beety helps you out if you’re looking to buy a new piece to hang on your wall.
Compulsive Research – The Art Of Daarken
Daarken is the artist who did Bloodghast, Birthing Pod, and Sarkhan Vol, and he will be at the StarCityGames.com Open in Las Vegas in a couple weeks! Get your cards signed, and see what other works he’s created.
Compulsive Research – Adventures In Foreign Flavor Text
John Dale Beety mixes language, history, and Magic cards all into one astounding article on foreign-language cards and flavor texts.
Compulsive Research – Innistrad’s Flavor Paradox And More
John Dale Beety discusses the Innistrad flavor paradox, showing us some great examples of horror tropes and references within the cards, and a new decklist with Heartless Summoning and an Affinity Legacy deck.
Compulsive Research – The Art of rk post
rk post is one of iconic artists of Magic, famous for works like Ichorid, Avatar of Woe, and Voice of All. Look at this comprehensive look into his Magical art history and get your cards signed at the Indianapolis Open!
Compulsive Research – A Two-Faced Look at Innistrad
They’re real, they’re confirmed as “double-face cards†(twenty of ‘em), and they’re complicated. Let’s ask some questions about double-face cards, and get into the flavor of ’em!
Compulsive Research – The One-Hit Wonders Of Magic Illustration
There are a huge number of one-hit illustrations in Magic. Where did these one-time artists go? John Dale Beety gives you a fun look at these unique art pieces.
Compulsive Research – Why New Phyrexia Failed Me
“I tried to like New Phyrexia.” John Dale Beety explains just why New Phyrexia did not click with him and many others. Yet by what Wizards set out to do, New Phyrexia was a resounding success…
Compulsive Research – The Art Of Franz Vohwinkel
If you’re going to SCG Open: Seattle this weekend, be sure to check out the artist booth where Franz Vohwinkel will be in attendance. He painted some of Magic’s great art, such as Oblivion Ring, Ornithopter, and Rocket-Powered Turbo Slug.
Compulsive Research – Last Friday Night (Magic)
This article is dedicated to Friday Night Magic in honor of John’s finally being able to attend this celebrated, weekly Magic tournament. Here are his favorite FNM promos, a Katy Perry song parody, and more goodies.