Elation. The word is cheapened by overuse. Proper elation is not mere joy brought by a lucky topdeck; one needs drama, tension, and trepidation beforehand to bring the recipient to a downcast, muttering funk before an earnest prayer is fulfilled, bringing satisfaction and a sense of pure thankfulness for good grace. Elation is when you…
I would like to pre-emptively respond to all of the people who are going criticize, obliquely or directly, the new artwork in 7th Edition.
In a whirlwind of randomness, the Editor not only looks for demographic feedback, but responds to critics about Alaskan Success Story!
I create”God deck,” which has amazing success. Then Wizards comes along and rotates all of it out. Was Fires THAT weak, Wizards?
Say, whatever happened to Utopia Tree? When did Rishadan Port get so big? Why is Charging Troll whipping people’s butts when Daniel plays it?
Rumor has it that is not going to make the cut into Seventh Edition. I’m not going to launch into some diatribe about that decision. Actually, I think it is probably for the better – in the long run. Lately Wizards has done an excellent job of making the game based more on skill and…
“Grasshopper, when you can take the stone from my hand, you will know technology.” – Nate, Supreme Dictator of Technology, Tech.dec mailing list.
We all know about the big conspiracies, but have you heard the latest: Wizards will not include basic lands in 7th Edition?
… plus more on the nurturing nature of Hippos, the multiple breeds of Merfolk, and why Anthony Alongi owes Dave a rare.
I wanted to play Sligh, but Fires killed it. My answer to this was to wonder how you could slow Fires down.
Or: An Analysis Of Psychological Conditions Potentially
Afflicting Magic Players.
This week’s column was prompted by Rizzo’s telling me to put or shut up. More importantly, it has to deal with several ups and downs that have affected me as a Magic player and my community as a whole. To begin with, I must explain what I mean by a "Decipher Counter," since that term…
For This Report, and/or, Who To Blame (if it comes down to that) I am submitting this article for three reasons which are: [1] I had a great time at the Planeshift Prerelease and wanted to share, [2] I was inspired by this article by Jason Dooley at http://www.7towers.net/articles/012501Dooley.htm, who admonishes us to record our…
First, the outcome of the Keldon Twilight”Break this Card” contest. Then, a proposed change to the Hall of Fame, for which I would appreciate reader feedback.
“And Johnnie is my main man / He’s the keeper of the keys / He’ll put your mind at ease / He’s guaranteed to please / Back by popular demand”
