Post-Combat
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?
Spirit Rapping
June 5, 2017
5 min to read
Rob explores the nature of the spirit in Magic and broader culture.
On Party Lines
May 22, 2017
4 min to read
Rob examines the history of Magic’s design through the lens of politics and party.
Dredge Logic
May 8, 2017
4 min to read
Rob digs into the profound brokenness of the dredge mechanic.
Threshold to Death’s Hold
April 24, 2017
4 min to read
Rob digs in on Magic’s latest iterations of threshold.
Threemana Opera
April 10, 2017
5 min to read
What can Berthold Brecht teach us about the game of Magic?
Mirrorball Dictu
March 27, 2017
3 min to read
Rob takes you on an journey inward through the maze of self-consciousness to explain what makes Magic great.
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.
Pack One, Pick One
March 6, 2017
4 min to read
Rob Bockman debuts a new column about a different kind of metagame—the one in your head.