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1360 episodes transcribedIn this episode, I explain what a mana curve is and how they impact how we design Magic sets.
This episode is another in my series where I talk about every Magic expansion. Today, I talk about Rivals of Ixalan, the second set in the Ix...
One of the most complicated elements of the Magic rules is something known as "layers." I sit down with the man in charge of the rules, Jess...
In this episode, I talk about the weird fact that I'm a published Magic artist on an evergrowing number of cards. Note that I recorded this b...
Here, I talk about the basic strategy when playing Mood Swings. To make sure everyone gets their full allotment of Magic design episodes, thi...
This episode is another in my series to talk about every Magic expansion. Here, I talk about Aether Revolt, the second set in the Kaladesh bl...
In this episode, I talk about the pressures of changing things that have been the same for decades.
This episode is part five of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk abo...
In this episode, I talk about many of the weird elements of Magic's first set.
In this episode, I cover one of the main goals of game design: to create specific emotional responses in the players.
This episode is part four of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk abo...
I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles, California, where I went to a red carpet event celebrating Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super H...
In this episode, I talk about designing Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes.
This episode is part three of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk ab...
This episode is part two of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
This episode is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the designs of all the cards that have a mana value of 11 or higher.
This episode is part two of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk abou...
In this episode, I talk about the history of one of Magic's greatest mechanics, landfall.
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of the depth of Magic's gameplay.
This episode is part one of a five-part series. In it, I go through every single Mood Swings card, in collectible number order, and talk abou...
