Drawing Live
Lore of the Spark
April 16, 2019
14 min to read
The payoff for years of setup is finally here! We’re here with more than the usual amount of snark to sort out the story of War of the Spark.
Drafting with All the Planeswalkers
April 9, 2019
9 min to read
How exactly will these uncommon Planeswalkers play in War of the Spark draft?
Amassing a New Mechanic
April 2, 2019
7 min to read
Amass is one of the trickier mechanics to evaluate in a long time. Watch us do it anyway!
Six Years and a Lifetime Ago
March 26, 2019
5 min to read
On his sixth anniversary at Hipsters of the Coast, Zach encourages you all to look back.
Actionable Feedback
March 19, 2019
6 min to read
Zach offers a critical bit of life, Magic, and game design advice: how to give actionable feedback.
Pending Planeswalker Party Possibilities
March 12, 2019
11 min to read
War of the Spark will contain thirty-six all new Planeswalkers, a truly wild design challenge. Find out just how it can be accomplished here.
Tricky Faerie Templating
February 26, 2019
9 min to read
Subtle differences in templating can lead to inadvertent cheats.
Design of a Card: Gilt-Leaf Winnower
February 19, 2019
5 min to read
Some card designs communicate a single concept with astounding clarity.
Design of a Card: Ill-Gotten Inheritance
February 12, 2019
8 min to read
Ill-Gotten Inheritance is a controversial and surprisingly powerful enchantment that doesn’t lool like it should be either.
The Sky is Not Falling
February 5, 2019
7 min to read
Magic is changing, but the sky is not falling.
Secrets of Ravnica Allegiance Sealed
January 29, 2019
8 min to read
Zach tells you how to succeed in Ravnica Allegiance Sealed.