AuthorJohn Dale Beety

John Dale Beety is the Copy Editor for Star City Games.

Medic! The Top 10 Healers In Magic

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.

Testimonies On The Banning Of Summer Bloom

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 Flavor Review

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!

Missed Opportunities 2: The Latin America Basic Land Set

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!

Missed Opportunities: The North America Land Set

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!

Magic Tidbits

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.

Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 2 Days Out – Food And Attractions!

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!

Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 4 Days Out – Artists!

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!

What’s Wrong With Uncharted Realms?

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!

It’s The End Of The (Real) World

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!

The Wind, The Chill, The Rain, The Storm, The Flood

Magic-lover and meteorologist John Dale Beety, like much of us, dodged a lot of expected weather this week! Read about how the experience sent him on a trip down Magic memory lane.

Battle For Zendikar Flavor Review

John Dale Beety talks successes and failures in storytelling, new artists making their Magic debut in Battle for Zendikar, and shares some of the best and worst flavor text the new set has to offer!

The Nissa Retcon

Nissa has become a popular character in recent Magic memory, but did you know that everyone’s favorite elf planeswalker started out downright villainous? JDB investigates the Nissa we thought we knew…

Anatomy Of An 0-2 Drop

Magic has a way of teaching life lessons that can be applied in other places – and not just in other games. Join John Dale Beety as he shares some of his hard-won wisdom while foraying out in a new direction and making the best of whatever came his way.

Countdown To GP London – 1 Day Out! – Venue Map And Blog Recap

Join John Dale Beety as he recaps our showcase of everything you need to know for Grand Prix London this weekend, from the event schedule and venue map to local eateries and London sightseeing!