#1238: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 2
Episode Date: May 2, 2025This podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas....
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1236 episodes transcribedThis podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas....
This podcast is part one of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas....
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This is part three of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.
This is part two of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.
This is part one of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.
In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to MagicCon: Chicago.