Post-Combat
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.
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.
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.
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
6 min to read
Rob explores the nature of the spirit in Magic and broader culture.
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.
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
4 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.