Magic: the Gathering - Cubing Misconceptions (Featuring Andy and Anthony from Lucky Paper Radio) Macready Musings 2022-04-03 | Cube is a fantastic way of playing Magic: The Gathering, where you get to design your very own limited environment. It's also possibly one of the least well known formats out there.In this video I talk with Andy and Anthony, the hosts of Lucky Paper Radio a podcast all about cubing. We discuss the format and debunk some common misconceptions which keep people from designing cubes of their own.The full audio from this interview can be found here: youtu.be/ciN4f0kpeUARelevant LinksThe Lucky Paper Radio Podcastluckypaper.co/podcastCube Cobra, A site where the community share all of their cubes.cubecobra.com/landingAll of Andy's cubescubecobra.com/user/view/5d39ce378472c42aab0b61c0All of Anthony's cubescubecobra.com/user/view/5dc092ff7f2a8b2c173dab00The Lucky Paper cube draft format listluckypaper.co/resources/formatsMelisa DeTora, Building Your First Cubemagic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/how-build/building-your-first-cube-2016-05-19
Reviewing Every MTG Thunder Junction Commander In Two Sentences Or Less Macready Musings 2024-05-19 | In this new series, "Brew it or Bin it", I very briefly review every new legendary creature introduced in Outlaws of Thunder Junction.I announce whether I would personally be interested in making a deck based on the Commander (brew it) or I don't find them compelling and would sooner chuck them out (bin it).For more from me, check out some of the writing on games I have done for Superjump Magazine: superjumpmagazine.com/author/benjaminmacreadyThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Music Used"Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The History of Magic the Gatherings Un-Sets Told Via A Card From Every Set Macready Musings 2024-04-28 | Magic: the Gathering's Un Sets are a series of comical sets that exist outside of the standard rules of play. This video explores their highs, and lows, and is probably the most eccentric thing that I've ever put out.For more from me, check out some of the writing on games I have done for Superjump Magazine: superjumpmagazine.com/author/benjaminmacreadyThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01BibliographyMark Rosewater, Putting the Un in Funmagic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/putting-un-fun-2004-08-16Mark Rosewater, Drive to Work 13: Ungluedmedia.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp13Unglued.m4aMark Rosewater, Lessons learned, Part 1magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/lessons-learned-part-1JosepMonter, Fur Elise Coverpixabay.com/music/classical-piano-fur-elise-2755Mark Rosewater, Drive to Work 37: Lessons Learned, Part 3media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork37lessonslearned3.mp3Aaron Forsythe, Are You From the Future? (With thanks to Max Makes Magic's Github archive for keeping this article preserved as it is no longer available on WOTC's site)github.com/maxmakesmagic/ormos/blob/main/archive/en/articles/archive/latest-developments/2007/05/are-you-future-2007-05-04-0.mdMark Rosewater, State of Design 2018magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/state-design-2018-2018-08-20Mark Rosewater, Lessons Learned Part 7magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/lessons-learned-part-7Contents00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Unglued07:02 - Unglued11:15 - Unstable17:16 - Unsanctioned20:21 - Unfinity27:57 - EPIC GAMER MOMENT!28:02 - Unfinity Continued29:04 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Via A Card From Every Set 19: Phyrexia-Lost Caverns of Ixalan Macready Musings 2024-02-11 | In the nineteenth episode of this series we explore some exciting new sets. We conclude the Phyrexian arc by examining Phyrexia: All Will Be One and March of the Machine. We then return to The Wilds of Eldraine and venture into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.For more from me, check out some of the writing on games I have done for Superjump Magazine: superjumpmagazine.com/author/benjaminmacreadyThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01BibliographySaffron Olive, Dino Whack deck list.mtggoldfish.com/articles/budget-magic-100-dino-whack-modernDan Muser, December 4th 2023 Banned and Restricted Announcement.magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/december-4-2023-banned-and-restricted-announcementMark Rosewater, The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Vision Design Handoff Document Parts 1 & 2.magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-vision-design-handoff-document-part-1magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-vision-design-handoff-document-part-2Miguel Lopez, The Planeswalker's Guide To The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/planeswalkers-guide-to-the-lost-caverns-of-ixalanMark Rosewater, Drive To Work 1083: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Vision Design.https://audio.transistor.fm/m/shows/21454/1dfa5c1701a5e738583829cd562513e8.mp3Mark Rosewater and Jules Robins, Drive To Work 1084: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set Design.https://audio.transistor.fm/m/shows/21454/c690a90925005a717fcf1a6f98801c13.mp3Mark Rosewater and Ovidio Cartagena, Drive To Work 1085: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.https://audio.transistor.fm/m/shows/21454/098ffc0e75ffd826b3322396fb587bac.mp3Contents00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Phyrexia: All Will Be One07:30- March of the Machine10:43 - The Lost Caverns of Ixalan17:52 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told Via A Card From Every Set: Commander Part 1 Macready Musings 2023-10-01 | We've already looked at the complete history of Magic's standard legal sets from 1993-2022. Now let's look at the history of the Commander format.For more from me, check out some of the writing on gaming I have done for Superjump Magazine: superjumpmagazine.com/author/benjaminmacreadyThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Contents00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Commander 201108:49 - Commander 201316:25 - Commander 201426:10 - Commander 201535:47 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told Via A Card From Every Set 18: Neon Dynasty- Brothers War Macready Musings 2022-12-18 | In this episode of the History of Magic: The Gathering, we catch up with the present day, covering all of the sets released in 2022.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01BibliographyHasbro's financial report for quarter 1 of 2022.investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-reports-first-quarter-2022-financial-resultsMTG Arena Zone's Streets of New Capenna Draft Guide.mtgazone.com/streets-of-new-capenna-draft-guideDraftsim's Streets of New Capenna Draft Guidedraftsim.com/mtg-snc-draft-guide Game Knights Episode 58: The Brothers' Waryoutu.be/AvXZ5CvzdTYContents00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty05:15 - Streets of New Capenna09:11 - Dominaria United12:22 - The Brothers' War18:38 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told Via A Card From Every Set 17: Kaldheim-Crimson Vow Macready Musings 2022-08-14 | The seventeenth episode of this series about the history of Magic: the Gathering. This episode, we covers all of the sets released in 2021. We see fewer banned cards this time around, enjoy a DnD crossover set and head off to Innistrad for the third time.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01BibliographyPfirpfel's list of sets sorted by average rules text per card.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/lepnfj/words_of_rules_text_per_card_peaks_with_kaldheimLords of Limited, Episode 224: 50 AFR takes in 50 minutes.lordsoflimited.com/episodes/50-afr-takes-in-50-minutes-episode-224Limited Resources, Episode 621: Innistrad Midnight Hunt Sunset Showlrcast.com/limited-resources-621-innistrad-midnight-hunt-sunset-showContents00:00 - Introduction00:37 - Kaldheim04:26 - Strixhaven: School of Mages11:40 - Adventures in the Forgotten Realms15:32 - Innistrad: Midnight Hunt19:43 - Innistrad: Crimson Vow22:17 - Conclusion
Lets Talk About Treasure Tokens Macready Musings 2022-06-19 | There has been a lot of discourse recently regarding treasure tokens and the role that they play within Magic: the Gathering. I felt that I should make a video outlining this debate and summarising some of the arguments which are being made.This video has an accompany article which can be read here: swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/treasure-tokens-an-analysis/index.htmlThe article goes into more depth analysing the history of treasure tokens throughout the game, and features some quotes from notable Magic content creators I was able to discuss treasure tokens with.My thanks to Nizzahon Magic, Brewer's Kitchen, DiceTry, Matt Sperling and Rachel Weeks, as well as Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox of Lucky Paper Radio for sharing their views on this matter with me.DiceTry made a video after our discussion about treasure which you can find linked here: youtube.com/watch?v=czIvQ1HrTBU&t=2s&ab_channel=DiceTryIf you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comIf you have any inquiries, feel free to contact me at macreadymusings@gmail.comThe Macready Musings logo and banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01BilbiographyMark Rosewater, Mechanical Colour Pie 2021magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/mechanical-color-pie-2021-10-18Mark Rosewater, April 22nd 2022 Blogatog Postmarkrosewater.tumblr.com/post/682281532452405248/its-true-that-creating-artifacts-is-differentEDHRECast, Treasures: EDHREC Roomyoutube.com/watch?v=fJT9WW0ZBfQ&ab_channel=EDHRECastGabriel Nassif, Modern Izzet Monkeystrategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/home/modern-izzet-monkey-with-gabriel-nassifCommander Rules Committee, July 2021 Update mtgcommander.net/index.php/2021/07/12/july-2021-updateContents00:00 - Intro01:51 - Are treasure being printed too frequently03:07 - Which colours should have access to treasure tokens?07:24 - Are treasure cards too powerful?09:24 - ConclusionThis video is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLCWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
History of Magic the Gathering Told Via A Card From Every Set 16: Throne of Eldraine-Zendikar Rising Macready Musings 2022-04-26 | Another instalment of this series which looks at the history of Magic: the Gathering. In this episode, we cover the sets released from late 2019 through to late 2020. This was a period where a large number of cards were banned. We take a brief browse and look at some of these powerful banned cards.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01"Desert Ambient Loop" ImjeaxLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Contents00:00 - Introduction00:34 - Throne of Eldraine06:12 - Theros: Beyond Death09:53 - Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths15:23 - Core Set 202119:00 - Zendikar Rising23:11 - Conclusion
Magic: the Gathering - Cubing Misconceptions: Lucky Paper Radio Full Interview Macready Musings 2022-04-10 | Cube is a fantastic way of playing Magic: The Gathering, where you get to design your very own limited environment. It's also possibly one of the least well known formats out there.An abridged version of this interview, featuring my usual editing and animations, can be found here: youtu.be/87td8UmEs10Relevant LinksThe Lucky Paper Radio Podcastluckypaper.co/podcastCube Cobra, A site where the community share all of their cubes.cubecobra.com/landingAll of Andy's cubescubecobra.com/user/view/5d39ce378472c42aab0b61c0All of Anthony's cubescubecobra.com/user/view/5dc092ff7f2a8b2c173dab00The Lucky Paper cube draft format listluckypaper.co/resources/formats
Macready Musings Draft 02: Adventures In The Forgotten Realms Macready Musings 2022-02-20 | After the lovely feedback on my previous drafting video I decided to make another one. This time we're headed off to the Forgotten Realms for an adventurous little draft.Just like before, let me know if you would like to see more gameplay videos like this in the future. I'm always open to feedback.Like last time, I blocked out the usernames of my opponents with some little MS Paint rectangles. Generally I think that's just good form, I think it's best to preserve the anonymity of my opponents.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Contents0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:34 - Draft0:14:47 - Gameplay
History of Magic the Gathering via a Card From Every Set 15: Guilds of Ravnica Block & M 2019/20 Macready Musings 2022-01-16 | In this video we look at Core Sets 2019 and 2020, as well as the 3 sets which compose the unofficial "Guilds of Ravnica Block" Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance and War of the Spark. This takes us from July 2018 to July 2019.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI previously made a video on War of the Spark, which you can find here:youtu.be/saYvBKWAISQBibliographyMark Rosewater, D&D-esign, Part 1magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/dd-esign-part-1-2021-07-05Mark Rosewater, Core to the Pointmagic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/core-point-2019-06-17Sheldon Menery, September 2021 Quarterly Update (The Golos Ban Announcement)mtgcommander.net/index.php/2021/09/13/september-2021-quarterly-updateJosh Lee Kwai, Tweet on Golos bantwitter.com/JoshLeeKwai/status/1437832948326158336?s=20Josh Lee Kwai and Jimmy Wong, The Command Zone episode 421B: Golos has been BANNED! (And Worldfire Unbanned)https://commandzone.collected.company/be39bff4-12ad-11ec-8415-eb397f22ba8c"Record Scratch'" by LuffyLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0The New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Core Set 201903:24 - Guilds of Ravnica06:22 - Ravnica Allegiance09:07 - War of the Spark12:30 - Core Set 202020:59 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering told via a Card From Every Set 14: Kaladesh to Dominaria Macready Musings 2021-11-21 | In this video we explore a huge stretch of the history of Magic: the Gathering. We begin with Kaladesh which was released in September 2016 and end in April 2018 with Dominaria.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comIn this video, I reference two other Macready Musings videos...Approach of the Second Sun: Conveying a Story and Tone Through Gameplay, youtu.be/r1245Rmbs3ARe-evaluating Ixalanyoutu.be/nr1EcaMRhOUBibliographyMark Rosewater, State of Design 2017magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2017-2017-08-28Author Unknown, Bar chart of standard bans since 1995reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/letk8y/big_bar_chart_of_standard_bans_since_1995Mark Rosewater, Odds & Ends: Amonkhet, Part 2magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/odds-ends-amonkhet-part-2-2017-05-29Ken Troop, Hour of Devastationmagic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/hour-devastation-2017-07-26Adam Styborski, Top 8 Decklists [Mythic Championship I]magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/2019MC1/top-8-decklists-2019-02-23Mark Rosewater, Returning Homemagic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/returning-home-2018-04-02Mark Rosewater & Kelly Digges, Dominaria with Kelly Diggesmedia.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork851_domwithkelly_nw7dhhwy.mp3"Record Scratch'" by LuffyLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0The New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:27 - Kaladesh04:37 - Aether Revolt08:13 - Amonkhet11:50 - Hour of Devastation 14:15 - Ixalan18:34 - Rivals of Ixalan21:46 - Dominaria28:24 - Conclusion
Macready Musings Draft 01: Spooky Ravnica Mixer Halloween Draft Macready Musings 2021-10-31 | Have you ever wanted to spend an hour and a half listening to a British man anxiously fumbling his way through several card games? If so then this is the perfect video for you.I have been working on the next part of my The History of Magic: The Gathering series, but the next episode is going to be very long and I'm currently quite busy with work and other personal matters. I didn't want to just go a month without uploading anything though, so I thought I'd share a bit of MTG Arena gameplay.Let me know if you would like to see more gameplay videos like this in the future. I'm very open to feedback.You'll probably notice that I block out the usernames of my opponents with some little MS Paint rectangles. Generally I reckon that's just good form, I think it's best to preserve the anonymity of my opponents.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:50 - Draft0:24:43 - Gameplay
Guildmasters Guide to Ravnica VS Mythic Odysseys of Theros: Reviewing Two MtG Sourcebooks Macready Musings 2021-09-26 | The Magic: The Gathering set Adventures In the Forgotten Realms was released in July of 2021, but it was far from the first crossover between Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons.In this video we will be contrasting and reviewing two sourcebooks: The Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica and Mythic Odysseys of Theros. These books bring two planes from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse into DnD. How do they compare to one another and are they worth a purchase? Let's find out.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe Planeshift books mentioned in the intro can be found here: mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Plane_ShiftThe Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own both Magic: the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons. All of the cards and artwork shown in this video belong to them and the artists who created them.Contents00:00 - Introduction02:23 - Guildmasters' Guide To Ravnica10:33 - Mythic Odysseys of Theros21:09 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering told via a Card From Every Set 13: Magic Origins to Eldritch Moon Macready Musings 2021-08-08 | In this episode we look at Magic Origins as well as the first group of two-set blocks. I try, and fail, to restrain my boundless dislike for Battle for Zendikar and we head back to Innistrad for a bit of Eldritch Horror in Shadows Over Innistrad.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI cite two sources in this episode which you can find here:Limited Resources Episode 317 'Battle For Zendikar Sunset Show' youtube.com/watch?v=CV-z722m-_w&ab_channel=LimitedResourcesSaffron Olive 'This Always Happens Theory' mtggoldfish.com/articles/battle-for-zendikar-and-the-this-always-happens-theory"Classic Horror 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0freesound.org/s/3536 -Record Scratch Sound effect by 'Luffy'Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0My video on Lovecraft's influence on Magic: The Gathering youtu.be/VLs7t_T7rxIThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Magic Origins03:38 - Battle For Zendikar08:32 - Oath of the Gatewatch11:37 - Shadows Over Innistrad15:34 - Eldritch Moon18:58 - Conclusion
Understanding the Book of Exalted Deeds Ban Macready Musings 2021-07-15 | A brief video where I discuss the recent banning of The Book of Exalted Deeds in Magic: The Gathering Arena's Standard 2022 format. I clear up some misconceptions about this ban, and explain the issues with the card.I'm trying to experiment with some new video formats, so I'm keen to know what you make of this sort of 'News Bulletin' style. Let me know in the comments.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering told via a Card From Every Set 12: Theros to Dragons of Tarkir Macready Musings 2021-06-20 | In this episode, we're diving into a world of myth and a world of Dragons and warring clans. Let's continue exploring the history of Magic the gathering by analysing a card from every set.In this episode we review Theros block, Core Set 2015 and Tarkir block.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI reference several articles and other resources in this episode which you can find here:Mark Rosewater 'Theroses are red and white, blue, black and green part 2'magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/theroses-are-red-and-white-blue-black-and-green-part-2-2013-10-04Mark Rosewater 'Storm Scale: Theros and Theros Beyond Death'magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/storm-scale-theros-and-theros-beyond-death-2020-12-07U/Jambarma 'Sets with the most modern playables (update)'reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/asa07h/sets_with_the_most_modern_playables_updateSaffron Olive 'Cat Tribal - Pioneer Decklist'mtggoldfish.com/articles/budget-magic-98-22-tix-cats-pioneer-magic-online James Wyatt 'The Truth of Names'magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/truth-names-2015-01-28Spice8Rack 'Let's Talk About Trans Representation in MTG'youtube.com/watch?v=tbT6PDHqksQ&ab_channel=Spice8RackThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:17 - Theros05:12 - Born of the Gods07:39 - Journey Into Nyx10:15 - Core Set 201513:29 - Khans of Tarkir16:58 - Fate Reforged19:19 - Dragons of Tarkir22:13 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering via a Card From Every Set 11: Return to Ravnica & Core Set 2013/4 Macready Musings 2021-05-01 | Today, we head back to Ravnica for episode 11. In this video series, I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is evolving like a Simic card.In this episode we look at Return to Ravnica block, as well as Core Sets 2013 and 2014.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI reference several articles and other resources in this episode which you can find here:Mark Rosewater 'Storm Scale: Ravnica and Return to Ravnica'magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/storm-scale-ravnica-and-return-ravnica-2016-05-02The Great Designer Search 1 magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/great-designer-search-2006-08-21The Great Designer Search 2magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/great-designer-search-2-2011-03-07-0The Great Designer Search 3magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/great-designer-search-3-meet-top-8-2018-03-09I cite EDHREC, an online database which compiles Commander deck lists:edhrec.comI quote several posts from Mark Rosewater's blog 'Blogatog':markrosewater.tumblr.comThis video features the song 'Leopard Print Elevator' by Kevin MacLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3974-leopard-print-elevatorLicense: filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Core Set 201304:21 - Return To Ravnica07:52 - Gatecrash11:37 - Dragon's Maze17:00 - Core Set 201419:18 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 10: Scars Block - Innistrad Block Macready Musings 2021-04-04 | Episode 10 in the series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is adapting and evolving.In this episode we look at Scars of Mirrodin block, Core Set 2012 and Innistrad block.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI reference several articles and podcasts in this episode which you can find here:Mark Rosewater 'Evergreen Eggs and Ham' magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/evergreen-eggs-ham-2015-06-08Mark Rose Water 'Drive To Work Episode 229: Dark Ascension Part 1media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork229_darkascensionpart1.mp3Owen Turtenwald 'The 5 Best (and 5 Worst) Formats of All Time'strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/mtg/channelmagic-articles/the-5-best-and-5-worst-formats-of-all-time Josh Bennett 'Avacyn Restored Limited - Expectations and Reality'magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/event-coverage/feature-avacyn-restored-limited-expectations-and-reality-2012-05-1-0This video features the song 'Leopard Print Elevator' by Kevin MacLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3974-leopard-print-elevatorLicense: filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe New Macready Musings logo and Banner were designed by Panley, whose work you can find here: twitter.com/panley01Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Scars of Mirrodin02:56 - Mirrodin Besieged05:39 - New Phyrexia08:55 - Core Set 201211:25 - Innistrad15:41 - Dark Ascension18:20 - Avacyn Restored21:40 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 9: Zendikar & Core Sets 2010/11 Macready Musings 2021-02-14 | The ninth video in a series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is changing and evolving.In this episode we have a look at two cores sets, as well as Zendikar block.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comYou can find my video on the inspiration which the Eldrazi have drawn from the works of HP Lovecraft here:youtu.be/VLs7t_T7rxII reference two articles in this episode which you can find here:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/achieving-zendikar-part-ii-2009-09-11magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/storm-scale-zendikar-and-battle-zendikar-2016-11-21Contents00:00 - Introduction00:36 - Core Set 201003:18 - Zendikar06:52 - Worldwake09:32 - Rise of the Eldrazi11:52 - Core Set 201114:05 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 8: Lorwyn-Alara Reborn Macready Musings 2020-12-27 | The eighth video in a series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is changing and evolving.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comContents00:00 - Introduction00:20 - Lorwyn04:19 - Morningtide06:12 - Shadowmoor08:53 - Eventide11:31 - Shards of Alara15:21 - Conflux17:12 - Alara Reborn19:33 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 7: Ravnica Block-Time Spiral Block Macready Musings 2020-11-22 | The seventh video in a series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is changing and evolving.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI cite several articles from Wizards of the Coast's website in this video, including...Statement on Spacegodzilla: magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/statement-spacegodzilla-2020-04-02Topical Blend 1 - To Err is Human:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/topical-blend-1-%E2%80%93-err-human-2005-03-07-1Coldsnap Q&A:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/coldsnap-qa-2005-10-26I use audio from Drive to Work Episode 366, which can be found here:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/media/podcastsWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.Contents00:00 - Introduction00:28 - Ravnica: City of Guilds02:58 - Guildpact05:35 - Dissension08:06 - Coldsnap12:40 - Time Spiral15:58 - Planar Chaos18:54 - Future Sight22:20 - Conclusion
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 6: Mirrodin-Saviours of Kamigawa Macready Musings 2020-10-09 | The sixth video in a series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is changing and evolving.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comAaron Forsythe's article on why Skullclamp was banned can be found here:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/skullclamp-we-hardly-knew-ye-2004-06-04The various iterations of Skullclamp's design which I showed throughout this video were made using Mtgcardsmith, and were based on information provided in Forsythe's article.mtgcardsmith.com"DunDunDunnn" CopyC4TLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Contents00:00 - Introduction00:28 - Mirrodin03:34 - Darksteel07:42 - Fifth Dawn10:14 - Champions of Kamigawa13:43 - Betrayers of Kamigawa16:52 - Saviours of Kamigawa19:07 - ConclusionWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering: Lets Talk About Formats Macready Musings 2020-09-13 | An extra video in my series about the History of Magic the Gathering. In this video I discuss the history of 'Formats' different ways of playing the game and how they have evolved over time. I also talk about the famous Channel Fireball combo and how it led to the formation of the DCI.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe timeline I created for this video can be found linked here:macreadymusings.blogspot.com/2020/09/magic-gathering-set-release-timeline.htmlI frequently cite price information from mtggoldfish.com throughout this video.Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 5: Odyssey-Scourge Macready Musings 2020-08-13 | The fifth video in a series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is changing and evolving.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comThe Tasty Cardboard, another Magic the Gathering Youtuber, has an excellent video on Onslaught block which can be found here:youtube.com/watch?v=7ZhZz8SVX9A&During this video I directly quote Mark Rosewater's Drive to Work podcast episode 69 'Odyssey Part 1' which can be found here: magic.wizards.com/en/articles/media/podcastsContents00:00 - Introduction00:13 - Odyssey03:43 - Torment06:18 - Judgment08:30 - Onslaught11:30 - Legions14:36 - Scourge17:24 - ConclusionWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 4: Mercadian Masques-Apocalypse Macready Musings 2020-07-26 | The fourth video in a series where I illustrate the history of Magic the Gathering, using a single card from each set to demonstrate how the game is changing and evolving.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comDuring this video, I quote an article from Wizards of the Coast which can be found at the following address: magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/storm-scale-zendikar-and-battle-zendikar-2016-11-21Contents00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Mercadian Masques02:32 - Nemesis05:25 - Prophecy06:54 - Invasion08:43 - Planeshift11:52 - Apocalypse08:20 - Urza's Destiny15:00 - ConclusionWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 3: Tempest-Urzas Destiny Macready Musings 2020-07-12 | The third video in a series where I attempt to summarise the history of Magic the Gathering using a single card from each set. Each card I mention acts as a reference point in order to demonstrate the transforming state of the game over time.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comContents00:00 - Introduction00:18 - Fallen Empires01:38 - Stronghold03:01 - Exodus05:07 - Urza's Saga06:23 - Urza's Legacy08:20 - Urza's Destiny10:06 - ConclusionWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set 2: Fallen Empires-Weatherlight Macready Musings 2020-06-16 | The second video in a series where I attempt to summarise the history of Magic the Gathering using a single card from each set. Each card I mention acts as a reference point in order to demonstrate the transforming state of the game over time.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comDuring this video, I quote an article from Wizards of the Coast which can be found at the following address:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/dawn-magics-ice-age-2004-08-02Contents00:00 - Introduction00:27 - Fallen Empires03:44 - Ice Age05:54 - Homelands07:49 - Alliances09:48 - Mirage11:14 Visions12:03 Weatherlight13:45 - ConclusionWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
The History of Magic the Gathering Told via a Card From Every Set - Part 1: Alpha-The Dark Macready Musings 2020-06-02 | This video marks the beginning of an ambitious attempt of my part to chronicle the history of Magic the Gathering. I use one card from every set as a reference point in order to demonstrate the transforming state of the game over time.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comI use Audio from Mark Rosewater's 'Drive to Work' Podcast at one point in this video. Episodes of this podcast can be found at this address:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/media/podcasts Contents00:00 - Introduction00:56 - Alpha, Beta and Unlimited03:48 - Arabian Nights05:34 - Antiquities07:19 - Legends08:49 - The Dark10:40 - ConclusionWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
Battle For Zendikar vs Shadows Over Innistrad: Lovecraftian Horror In Magic: the Gathering Macready Musings 2020-04-13 | After a long hiatus, caused by a broken laptop, we're back with more Magic the Gathering video essays.Howard Phillips Lovecraft is a horror writer whose works have influenced many forms of media: including books, comics, films and games such as Magic the Gathering. This video will explore how Battle For Zendikar block and Shadows Over Innistrad block both drew inspiration from Lovecraftian horror to different effect.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comMagic: the Gathering's Battle For Zendikar and Shadows Over Innistrad story arcs, which I quote throughout the video, can both be found at the following address:magic.wizards.com/en/story?source=MX_Nav2020I quote Mark Rosewater's opinion on the Investigate mechanic at one stage, which can be found in this article:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/storm-scale-innistrad-and-shadows-over-innistrad-2017-03-27A collection of HP Lovecraft's works can be found on his website:http://www.hplovecraft.comClassic Horror 1 by Kevin MacLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3511-classic-horror-1License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
Approach of the Second Sun: Conveying a Story and Tone Through Gameplay Macready Musings 2020-03-05 | Approach of the Second Sun is a memorable Magic the Gathering card printed in Amonkhet in 2017. This video discusses the card, how it creates a tone and atmosphere through gameplay, and how all of this fits more broadly within the themes of Amonkhet block.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comMagic: the Gathering's Amonkhet story, which I quote throughout the video, can be found here:magic.wizards.com/en/products/amonkhet/storyMark Rosewater’s ‘State of Design 2017’ article can be found here:magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2017-2017-08-28"Desert Ambient Loop" ImjeaxLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
Re-evaluating Ixalan Macready Musings 2020-02-20 | Ixalan was a peculiar Magic: the Gathering set. It told the story of a war between Vampires, Pirates, Merfolk and Dinosaurs whilst taking creative inspiration from the age of exploration. Generally Ixalan is not well regarded by the community. Its limited gameplay was considered shallow and stale and its tribes failed to impact Standard. This video will re-evaluate Ixalan's legacy and argue that there is more to it than its current reputation would suggest.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comMark Rosewater’s ‘State of Design 2018’ article can be found here: magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2018-2018-08-20The deck lists which I cite from Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan can be found here:magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptrix/6-0-drafters-pro-tour-ixalan-2018-02-03"Unholy Knight" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Wizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
War of the Spark: Dissecting one of Magic’s Most Contentious Limited Formats Macready Musings 2020-02-02 | War of the Spark is one of Magic the Gathering's most divisive Limited formats. Some players love it and some hate it. This video analyses the format, and explores just what makes the conclusion of the Bolas arc such a contentious set.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
Magic the Gathering: The Importance of Cycles Macready Musings 2020-01-16 | Cycles are a key design element used in the making of Magic: the Gathering sets. This video discusses cycles and why they matter.If you want more Magic: the Gathering content, you can find my blog here: macreadymusings.blogspot.comWizards of the Coast own Magic: the Gathering and all of the cards and artwork shown in this video.
