Game Show Marathon
In the game of Magic, what are you doing right now? JDB takes a look at how we play and grow within Magic from a different perspective, sharing some insights from different games and applying them to the meta-meta-game of Magic.
AuthorJohn Dale Beety
John Dale Beety is the Copy Editor for Star City Games.
Tastes like…Poison?! A Conspiracy Flavor Review
Our dear JDB has taken a tour of the dubious plane of Fiora. Flavor hounds gather! Mr. Beety has rendered his cultural verdicts on Magic’s newest scenic locale and will joyously share his insights should you be inclined.
Greek Comedy
The world of Theros has been heavy on the tragedy and light on the humor. John Dale Beety identifies the creative decisions that led to the imbalance and looks to ancient Greek comedy to see what might have been.
Want, Hide, Fear, Obsess, Hurt
What makes a Planeswalker tick? John Dale Beety explores every modern-era Planeswalker’s wants, secrets, fears, obsessions, and hurts.
Journey Into Nyx Flavor Review
In this week’s article, John Dale Beety reviews the flavor of Magic: The Gathering’s newest set. What’s your favorite flavor in Journey into Nyx?
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.
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.