As Magic’s storyline becomes more and more important to the creative minds behind the game, a trend emerges: Some characters are never truly in danger. If Magic needs Jace and his friends, are the stakes ever really high? JDB studies the superhero problem in contemporary Magic storytelling.
Yesterday was Tax Day in the USA. JDB takes his mind off forms and refunds by examining the flavor of taxation in the Multiverse and the bureaucracy that comes with it.
There’s no denying that the plane of Innistrad is a flavor home run. It’s the kind of set and setting that gets John Dale Beety ready to write! Enjoy his analysis of Magic’s most beloved horror show!
Shadows over Innistrad has had viral videos and internet scavenger hunts, and we found our resident sleuth John Dale Beety asleep at his desk, unaware of any of them. With our retainer refunded and his detective hat back on straight, JDB catches up on Innistrad’s mysteries.
From Monastery Mentor to Hermit Druid, Magic has a long history of eccentric creatures that stay just out of reach of society’s reach. JDB studies the creatures that have devoted their lives to studying. And hiding. And making friends with Squirrels.
We all need a little help from our friends. Planeswalkers and creatures are no different. JDB pays tribute to the supporting cast of the Magic world by laying out the greatest medical staff the Multiverse has ever known.
We all understand the practical purposes of bannings, but how does that work from a fantasy in-game storytelling perspective? JDB investigates the deep personal political conflict that arose from an overabundance of untapped Simic Growth Chambers.
Oath of the Gatewatch is a Magic set, sure, but it’s also a gallery of arts, fantasy storytelling, and cultural mash-ups. John Dale Beety looks closer at the details you may have missed!
JDB’s previous work with potential North American lands was very well-received, but our friends just to the south felt a little left out. JDB is here to fix that by providing a sequel to his previous column! Obrigado, JDB!
The Euro and APAC land sets from a few years ago were a hugely popular promotion, so why no love for the other side of the globe? JDB takes you on a sight-seeing tour of what could have been!
JDB has an extensive culture catalog, but not everything deserves the full-on article treatment. That’s why he’s taking this week as an opportunity to touch upon a variety of subjects: art restraint, the return of great Uncharted Realms pieces, and of course, baby Chandra’s parents.
We want you playing tons of Magic at Grand Prix Atlanta! But if you just have to get out on the town for a while, consult JDB’s guide to local food and fun!
JDB knows his way around Magic artistry! Today he’s introducing you to the unbelievable lineup of talent that you can greet when you make your rounds through Grand Prix Atlanta!
Now that we’ve had some time to settle in to Magic’s new primary storytelling methods, we can give it a good critical eye. JDB is the man to do just that in his latest Vorthos offering!
JDB can remember the early days when Magic quoted real world literature and depicted real world imagery. Read about the end of the core set era and the next age of Magic storytelling!
