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Make ’em Laugh
July 31, 2017
7 min to read
Rob examines the mechanics of humor and what it means for the new Magic humor set, Unstable.
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Real Death
July 17, 2017
6 min to read
Rob reflects on the consequences of death and the representation of grief on Magic: the Gathering cards.
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Sacred Cat, Profane Cat
July 3, 2017
6 min to read
Rob reflects on his pet cats, their mistaken link to the Bubonic Plague, and what that can tell us about Magic worlds.
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Value and Legacy
June 26, 2017
7 min to read
Hour of Devastation is upon us, and Rob is considering the messages sent from Magic’s civilizations. Will Amonkhet leave a legacy of value?
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Spirit Rapping
June 5, 2017
6 min to read
Rob explores the nature of the spirit in Magic and broader culture.
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On Party Lines
May 22, 2017
5 min to read
Rob examines the history of Magic’s design through the lens of politics and party.
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Dredge Logic
May 8, 2017
4 min to read
Rob digs into the profound brokenness of the dredge mechanic.
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Threshold to Death’s Hold
April 24, 2017
4 min to read
Rob digs in on Magic’s latest iterations of threshold.
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Threemana Opera
April 10, 2017
5 min to read
What can Berthold Brecht teach us about the game of Magic?
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Mirrorball Dictu
March 27, 2017
4 min to read
Rob takes you on an journey inward through the maze of self-consciousness to explain what makes Magic great.
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Power and Toughness
March 13, 2017
4 min to read
Rob talks about power in Magic. No, not the creature stat—the power we have as players.