The 2017 Magic Micsies Awards are here!
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Want the 2hr+ NSFW Extended experience? Support us on Patreon!
Airdate - 12/28/17
Join us as we talk about our favorite Red/Green cards!
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 12/25/17
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Want the 2hr+ NSFW Extended experience? Support us on Patreon!
Airdate - 12/20/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - $50 Gift Certificate from CoolStuffInc.com https://gleam.io/VkWWy/win-a-50-gift-certificate-to-coolstuffinccom
First Pick - Evan and Reuben at the Pre Pre release with LRR for Rivals! Yay!
We have a preview card!
Gather the Townsfolk
Vona’s Hunger
http://mythicspoiler.com/rix/cards/vonashunger.html
Challenger Decks in, Duel Decks out (RIP Stuff vs. Things)
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/challenger-decks-and-final-duel-decks-2017-12-18
No Standard standalone Opens in first half of 2018:
http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36352_SCG-Tour-2018-Season-One-Updates.html
Wave 11 Judge Promos: Spellskite and Pendelhaven
https://twitter.com/MagicJudges/status/943509135307497473
Rudy “knows the print run to Explorers of Ixalan”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeYW47Wbr8k
Team Roster Changes (MGG & BCW):
https://twitter.com/TeamMGG/status/941744832883646471
Desperate Ravings
Breitbart Takes on Magic: the Gathering:
A Commitment to Each Other, by WotC President & CEO Chris Cocks
Splash Damage
James Chillcott - Interactive Twitch overlay for Hearthstone decks:
https://twitter.com/MTGCritic/status/943585997618429953
X Marks The Spot, D&D expansion
Going Infinite
2017 Magic Micsies next week - #MagicMicsies - run down categories & open up for suggestions
Giveaway Time!
The Finisher
The Last Jedi came out last week, and obviously we’re still in the pre-agreed upon spoiler embargo period for the most recent installment in the Star Wars saga. And as you know, we here at Magic Mics are well known for our keeping of the sanctity of spoilers... Yep. But just in case you can’t protect yourselves from the intense internet chatter already surrounding Episode 8, we thought we might give y’all some fake spoilers that can be safely disseminated on Facebook threads. So what “spoiler” would you like to share with our viewing audience?
Join us for our Top 10 Azorius cards and for something that's NEVER happened before!
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 12/18/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - https://gleam.io/pKwcw/win-a-copy-of-xanathars-guide-to-everything https://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/243925
First Pick -
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/first-step-2017-12-07
Twoo, Jeremy, and others receive bans. 12 Total. Travis Woo - 12mo, Jeremy - Lifetime
L3 decertified - https://blogs.magicjudges.org/canada/2017/12/07/statement-de-certification-of-canadian-l3/
Gather the Townsfolk
Red Zone
Stop Complaining About Modern, It’s the Closest Thing to a Perfect Format: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/stop-complaining-about-modern-its-the-closest-we-have-to-a-perfect-format/
Splash Damage
Bomb Threats at Call of Duty Open: http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/21733401/bomb-threats-force-evacuation-call-duty-world-league-dallas-open
Patreon Done Fucked Up:
https://gizmodo.com/patreon-to-world-we-messed-up-1821260027
But they “fixed it”? https://twitter.com/Patreon/status/941005364882845696
Plane Shift: Ixalan, a D&D Adventure, released:
Going Infinite
https://www.reddit.com/r/custommagic/comments/7ib1oz/illicit_tutor/?st=jb5phx8f&sh=cecfa1f7
Giveaway Time!
The Finisher
Tonight is the second night of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday commemorating Judah and the Maccabees’ successful rebellion and rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of lights, when just a small amount of oil miraculously lasted for eight days in the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It’s a celebration that follows the classic Jewish holiday formula: They Attacked, We Won, Let’s Eat. And eat we do, with LOT-kuz and KOO-gull and SOOF-gahn-ee-OAT and plenty of other unpronounceable delicacies. But there’s still plenty of time yet to celebrate, so if you were to have a holiday commemorating your victory over impossible odds and miraculous circumstances, what foods might we expect to be served at your celebrations?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Join us as we discuss the Top 10 Important Modern Cards!
Filmdate - 12/11/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - A Booster Box of Unstable!
https://gleam.io/z3mhL/win-a-booster-box-of-unstable
First Pick - Holy cow Unstable still surprises w multiple textboxes
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/unstable-variants-2017-12-06
Gather the Townsfolk
New Rivals Cards:
World Magic Cup champions Japan https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/2017WMC
Steve Argyle makes Angel token for Christine Sprankle
https://twitter.com/Steve_Argyle/status/938505483886903296
Team MGG & sponsor Legion Games part ways with Travis Woo: https://twitter.com/TeamMGG/status/936694342906888192
GP Santa Clara off to a slow start: http://gpsantaclara.cfbevents.com/
Hotel block was not updated until last Friday. Side events today. Still missing artists, vendors, etc.
Rivals of Ixalan spoilers, or leaks: https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/5/16738902/magic-the-gatherings-rivals-of-ixalan-exclusive-new-cards-art
Great Designer Search 3: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/great-designer-search-3-2017-12-04
Product Architecture: How a product is made by Gavin Verhey
VSL finals: Reid Duke defeats Kevin Kron in the finals. **Rich Shay impression plz! https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/vintage-super-league-season-7-decklists#FINALS
Red Zone
Commander tribunal led by Sheldon Menery allows silver-bordered cards to be used until January 15, causing community upheaval.
https://twitter.com/SheldonMenery/status/936468110512742400
http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18749
So: should silver bordered cards be allowed in Commander going forward?
Desperate Ravings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR_CD_Lj7ds
Excellent example of Unstable gameplay, how Contraptions work, how Host works, etc.
Going Infinite
The 20 Most Important Magic Cards Printed in the Modern Era, by Brian Demars
Our next Top Ten is this topic!
Giveaway Time!
The Finisher
With the release of Unstable, we finally have the ability to staple two creatures together with the Augment and Host mechanics, letting us have access to both our chocolate and our peanut butter. So with combinations like Half-Shark Half-Rocket, Half-Squirrel Half-Vacuum, and Half-Kitten Half-Kitten able to be created, what would be your ideal Unstablestein’s Monster?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 12/4/17
First Pick
First Pick - All the harrassment.
https://twitter.com/cspranklerun/status/934192889948540928
https://twitter.com/cspranklerun/status/934235364465680384
Locked Reddit thread, original https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7fc5po/christine_sprankle_names_mtgheadquarters_as/ \
Locked Reddit thread on MTGHQ’s YouTube video removed https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7fxjr2/unsleeved_medias_primary_harassment_video_against/
Another Locked thread, this one with the “the brigades have arrived” Mod quote, Daniel Fournier tweet - https://twitter.com/tirentu/status/934194374262607872
A history of Jeremy Hambly’s involvement in MTG media and then harassment, summarized https://twitter.com/PleasantKenobi/status/934472359616147456/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.masterofmagics.co.uk%2Farticles%2Fdo-we-really-need-to-be-told-that-harassment-is-wrong%2F
Professor’s video “What We Owe To Each Other” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nslCeqwKuCk&t=304s
WotC’s Twitter response https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/934625377330352128
Taking Action on Harassment and Bullying https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7g8g3d/taking_action_on_harassment_and_bullying/
Desperate Ravings
Boogie2988 video response https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7fsh5n/cyberbullying_and_magic_the_gathering_lets_talk/
An Open Letter to the Magic Community from Various Magic Pros (66 total pros, published across CFB SCG TCG etc.) https://www.channelfireball.com/home/an-open-letter-to-the-magic-community/
Sperling’s response: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7g7drw/the_pros_open_letter_a_case_study_in_allies/
Later Sperling tweet
https://twitter.com/sickofit/status/935758106826543104
Please Stop, by Katie Bates
https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2017/11/please-stop-harassment-mtg/
Do We Really Need To Be Told That Harassment Is Wrong, by James Wise http://www.masterofmagics.co.uk/articles/do-we-really-need-to-be-told-that-harassment-is-wrong/
EFro’s proposition: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7fx9t8/what_i_intend_to_propose_to_wotc_regarding/
Game On Chattanooga to not sanction MTG events until bullying and harassment in the community addressed.
Non-HQ harassers:
Magic For Bad garbage, from Emma https://twitter.com/Em_TeeGee/status/935620592161771520
Travis Woo’s response to the Magic For Bad bullshit (too little too late is an understatement) https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7gaibc/travis_woo_freezes_magic_for_bad_long_video/
**Bot reactivations from GG? I have no metrics on this; but https://makeadverbsgreatagain.us/mlp/ is a tool that leads me to believe it (Unsleeved scores 6/10, HQ scores 3/10 of likelihood of being a robot troll; for frame of ref, moxreuby is 0/10).
Kotaku article https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/11/magic-subreddit-on-lockdown-after-cosplayer-quit-due-to-alleged-harassment/
Polygon article https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/29/16709796/magic-the-gathering-cosplayer-harassment-youtube
IGN reached out to Boogie as well https://twitter.com/Boogie2988/status/934970111898898432
Notable Tweets about CSprankle/Harassment/ Cyberbullying, etc., our own opinions.
Gather the Townsfolk
2017 World Magic Cup in Nice, France this weekend: https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/premierplay/2017wmc
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/organized-play/2017-world-magic-cup-preview-2017-11-28
Amazing WMC dejected Jace French Riviera playmat: https://twitter.com/Wizards_MagicEU/status/935539285045981184
The New DailyMTG redesign https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7ge4ih/welcome_to_the_new_dailymtg/
MTG Youngmage raises money for charity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c0OSoop8OQ
Splash Damage
D&D had it’s most “successful year” in 20 years in 2017 https://twitter.com/ChrisPerkinsDnD/status/935753973977550848
Thread in /r/boardgames on why MTG has such longevity https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/7g769p/eli5_how_has_magic_the_gathering_remained_fresh/
Blast from the Past
The Finisher
Last week was Thanksgiving in these United States, a holiday where we as Americans gather with our loved ones to review the good that has happened in our lives over the last year. So I think it might be nice to end this week’s episode by asking: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 11/27/17
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 11/20/17
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Want the 2hr+ NSFW Extended experience? Support us on Patreon!
Airdate - 11/15/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - https://gleam.io/e9axf/win-a-50-gift-certificate-to-coolstuffinccom-a-playset-of-by-gnome-means
Our Unstable spoiler!!
Slide #1 - Contraptions - How they work, what they do | Dogsnail Engine | Back of Card
Slide #2 - Bee Bee Gun | Genetic Recombinator
Slide #3 - Contraption Murals
Slide #4 - Crow Storm | Rules Lawyer | Baron von Count
Slide #5 - Extremely Slow Zombie | Three-Headed Goblin | Slaying Mantis
Slide #6 - Spike, Tournament Grinder | Grusilda, Monster Masher | Split Screen
Full-art tokens!! https://www.originalmagicart.store/blogs/oma-blog/all-art-all-the-time-unstable-token-preview
Gather the Townsfolk
Social Currency, article by Gerry Thompson: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36159_Social-Currency.html
Desperate Ravings
Should Pro Players get thicker skin?
https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2017/11/pro-players-should-grow-thicker-skin/
Bertoncini issued game loss for marked cards:
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7cojz2/alex_bertoncini_issued_game_loss_for_marked_cards/
Splash Damage
Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa is up for Brazil’s “Best Athlete of a Card Game” against 5 Hearthstone pros and 2 Gwent pros.
https://www.premioesportsbrasil.com.br/#categories
Giveaway Winner
Giveaway time!
The Finisher
One of the most popular Reddit posts from this last week came from a user ironically named PathOfExilePlayer7. In it he asks a very simple question: “Dear Wizards: When will blocking be making a return? Love, a Longtime Player.” Several respondents offered explanations, including “Didn’t you see the announcement: they got rid of blocks” and “Blocking is about a 5 or a 6 on the Storm Scale, meaning it is likely to return at some point but they need to find a world / setting where it fits.” So in an effort to help out PathOfExilePlayer7, when do you think blocking will make its return?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 11/13/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - Explorers of Ixalan set - https://gleam.io/uHrgB/win-a-free-set-of-explorers-of-ixalan
Seth Manfield wins PT - https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptxln
Magic Mics PT Draft - https://twitter.com/komodo_drake/status/926991375299641344
Evan: 33+34+27+52= 146 points (1st)
Erin 33+30+9+51= 123 points (2nd)
Reuben 3+30+27+47= 107 points (3rd)
Round 15 DQ feat. LSV - https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptxln/disqualification-in-round-15-2017-11-04
LSV responds: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7ausvc/disqualification_in_round_15/dpd0j0i/
Gather the Townsfolk
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/black-friday-treasure-chest-promotion-2017-11-07
https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/xln-treasure-chest-more-rares-and-foils-box
FTV Transform full list (all Origin walkers, Avacyn, Bloodline Keeper): https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/see-cards-vault-transform-2017-11-06
Explorers of Ixalan full decklists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/exploring-decklists-explorers-ixalan-2017-11-07
Random pile of cards 5-0 League: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/819000
Desperate Ravings
Berton-cheaty still at it: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7bbhsq/why_is_alex_bertoncini_allowed_to_play_magic/
Going Infinite
WTF does this mean: http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/167220139903/are-contraptions-as-they-appear-in-unstable
Giveaway Winner
Giveaway time!
The Finisher
Yesterday was election day in Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina, and a few other states. And it’s also the first anniversary of the election of president Donald J Trump. And while it has been a year, it only feels like an eternity, and that means it’s only another 12 months until the midterm elections. So fellow co-hosts and potential candidates, what platform will you be running on in 2018?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 11/6/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - https://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/243744 Merfolk vs Goblins set
Store Championship Prizes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/ixalan-store-championship-goodies-2017-10-30
FTV: Transform
Gather the Townsfolk
PT Draft - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arMAVhI7f20ZV1jlp_vgOWk6NZcmAAU6msicyZWm4kE/edit?usp=sharing
Changes to Grand Prix - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/organized-play/grand-prix-updates-2018-promos-schedules-and-day-two-cut-2017-10-26
Desperate Ravings
Bans, Unbans, and Restrictions in Legacy & Vintage: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/bans-unbans-and-restrictions-in-legacy-and-vintage-whats-the-right-approach/
Daniel Fournier’s Article on Men and Magic:
http://manadeprived.com/men-magic-building-community/
Sperling’s Response: http://sperlinggrove.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-search-for-useful-metrics-fair.html
Ixalan Double-Face Card Stock Issue https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/statement-ixalan-double-faced-cards-card-stock-2017-10-20
TCC video on Card Stock Quality & Consumer Confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gEGyH89-qg
TCC video on Gift Pack - FAIL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYkz8cmotCQ
Giveaway Winner
Giveaway time!
The Finisher
So last week we missed a Magic Mics live show and two Magic Mics Top Tens because I was in Europe (which is where the history comes from) for Essen Spiel, and I just got back and boy are my arms tired. And by “arms” I mean “intestines” because I have been dying from food poisoning since I left Germany. Now, our followers are constantly on the road for Magic”: The Traveling as well, so what tips and tricks do you have for our television viewers for avoiding common journeying pitfalls?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 10/19/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - MTG Gift Box (releases Friday)
https://gleam.io/nvWxL/win-a-free-2017-mtg-gift-box
Banned/Restricted Announcement:
No changes. (not banning Attune with Aether in Standard, not unbanning Bloodbraid Elf in Modern) (they did discuss “unbannings in Modern,” but not before the PT, thoughts on what?)
Gather the Townsfolk
Some Disassembly Required: 2017 Holiday Promo
https://i.redd.it/o9efnjjpzesz.png
New Team CFB - Captain Luis Scott-Vargas, fresh off of his year-long break from the Pro scene, and will consist of members from each of the two CFB teams from last season: Martin Juza and Josh Utter-Leyton, previously of Team CFB Ice, plus Mike Sigrist, Ben Stark, and Paulo Vitor Dama da Rosa, previously of Team CFB Fire. That leaves the other Team CFB Fire and Ice players from last season, like Eric Froelich, as free agents—though LSV mentioned that there’s a chance ChannelFireball will add a second team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvQPXyjDJFE
2018 MTGO Championship Series schedule announced; players can participate in events to earn QPs to qualify to a monthly MOCS event, anyone with 6 match wins in a monthly gets invited to a Playoff, 1st & 2nd in Playoff qualify for the MOCS + PT invite + PT challenge. https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/76zbox/mocs_first_quarter_details_for_2018_including/
SCG Tour 2018 Schedule
http://www.starcitygames.com/article/36012_Season-One-Of-The-2018-SCG-Tour.html
Is the MTGO “Scry Bug” real?
Initial thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/76vhgd/the_mtgo_scry_bug_is_real/
The test: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/776cue/testing_the_scry_bug_using_a_script/
CFB/Judge contract update: https://www.facebook.com/Rhythmik/posts/10155795442844621
Arena playthrough with TrumpSC & NumottheNummy
MTGArenaPro Arena survival guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/774utn/mtg_arena_battlefield_survival_guide/
Desperate Ravings
“Look at me I’m the DCI” - https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/773yld/art_look_at_me_im_the_dci_by_mark_rosewater/
Remember old packaging pics? Ajani confirmed? https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/76dfrb/remember_these_so_ajani_confirmed/
Giveaway Winner
Giveaway time!
The Finisher
Eternal Weekend is this coming weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where folks from around the globe will convene to mostly play robots. Additionally, the new trailers for Pacific Rim and Star Wars dropped recently, plus there was the recent USA vs. Japan mega-robot battle, and the snow-bot featured on Some Disassembly Required, and with all that together this week is quite robot-themed. So with all of the machine machinations we’ve discussed, and all of the bugs currently in our systems, what are you hoping to upgrade in your own personal software?
First Pick & Giveaway
Patreon Stream - Sunday, October 15th - 9PM ET
Giveaway - Legend of the Five Rings Core Set -
https://gleam.io/vZAMv/win-a-free-copy-of-legend-of-the-five-rings-the-card-game
World Championships - Congrats Huey Jensen!
Winning Deck: Temur Energy; Top 4 - Temur Energy, Ramunap Red, 2x U/B Control
Outstanding Cards - The Scarab God
Final Standings in Worlds Draft - Reuben 60, Evan 58, Erin 42 (Total combined match points)
Shiny / Glossy sleeve problem: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/74plfo/this_is_why_official_mtg_event_coverage_should/
Ixalan board game thing
An update to the Magic the Gathering logo:
https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2017/10/new-logo-new-brand-mtg/
Introducing Team Cardhoarder Brazil:
https://www.cardhoarder.com/content/introducing-team-cardhoarder-brazil-325
Gather the Townsfolk
Erin wins Vintage challenge and goes 3-0 on VSL
“Player or Planeswalker” errata / rules change coming soon; no more ‘redirecting’ damage: http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/166162774138/what-planeswalker-redirection-rule-change
MTG Arena stream details - thanks to Hipsters of the Coast
Desperate Ravings
Contract for first GP of 2018 is up. Judges are not pleased: https://amp.reddit.com/r/mtgjudge/comments/746uhx/first_2018_gp_up_hope_you_have_your_public/dnyg9e3/
Double-sided tokens are terrible
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/74rzqm/doublesided_tokens_feel_lazy_and_completely/
1v1 Commander Changes: Tutors, and Emrakul are out: http://wizardsmtgo.tumblr.com/post/166220048834/mtgo-commander-1v1-banned-announcement
Blast from the Past
1993 article about MTG: https://i.imgur.com/yhCs9Di.png
The Finisher
Last week, it was announced that on December 15th after 20 years AOL will be discontinuing America Online Instant Messenger service, better known as AIM. This is a huge blow to many who used the long-running instant messenger service that was core to many people’s first social experiences on the internet. So as we set our away messages and tag our availability statuses for the last time, how will you remember AIM?
Let's talk about our favorite Dimir (U/B) Cards!
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 10/9/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - https://gleam.io/8golX/win-a-free-ixalan-legions-landingadanto-the-first-fort-playmat
The Pirate Stompy Ruse
https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/popeye-stompy/
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/7387vo/lets_have_a_serious_but_respectful_conversation/
First big event with Ixalan - Sultai Energy w Scarab God & Hostage Taker
Gather the Townsfolk
World Championships is this weekend! (Magic Mics Fantasy Draft?)
https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/premierplay/2017WC
John Avon Kickstarter ending soon:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnavonart/magic-the-gathering-unhinged-playmats-by-john-avon
Rich Hagon Global Coverage Manager for CFB Events
https://twitter.com/MTGRich/status/915294910907076609
Geoffrey Palmer (@livingcardsmtg)
https://twitter.com/livingcardsmtg/status/913477243917217792
Desperate Ravings
Las Vegas, and safety at Magic events
MTG Movie - Dead? Gatewatch focus over the past 2 years - is this why?
Splash Damage
Is Hearthstone More Random Than Magic?
https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/is-hearthstone-really-more-random-than-magic/
Cost of F2P CCGs
https://rngeternal.com/2017/10/01/going-deep-free-est-to-play/
The Finisher
Super Mario Odyssey is coming out soon for Nintendo Switch, and people are already excited for the additions and technology added to the new 3D platformer. But some folks are more focused on different additions to Mario… specifically Mario’s nipples. Add to this the stupid sexy Jace controversy from Ixalan, and it seems we nerds are a bit perturbed by our icons removing their garb. So which gaming icon are you looking forward to taking off their tee next?
Join us as we discuss our Top 10 Modal cards!
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 10/3/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - Booster Box of Ixalan
https://gleam.io/KC6Py/win-a-free-booster-box-of-ixalan
Erin Campbell Gift - Stinkweed Imp print & cards
Ixalan Prerelease thoughts
$1 Million Dollar Weekend Details
Arena Q&A.
https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2017/09/mtg-arena-no-trading-closed-beta-starts-november/
Gather the Townsfolk
Ixalan the worst Limited format of all time?
https://twitter.com/misterorange/status/913057630486228994
Judge Promos - Gaddock Teeg, Capture of Jingzhou, Doran the Siege Tower, Prismatic Geoscope
https://twitter.com/MagicJudges/status/912315795920834560
Desparate Ravings
Code Cards in packs cost extra?
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/72k9nv/interesting_wotc_survey/
Splash Damage
John Avon Unhinged Playmats Kickstarter (Unstable land poster stretch goal reached!)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnavonart/magic-the-gathering-unhinged-playmats-by-john-avon
Chris Cocks Delivering Keynote Speech @ PAX Unplugged:
https://i.redd.it/2q1g8vfbx8oz.png
Buzzfeed’s ‘People Play Magic for the First Time.’
https://www.facebook.com/BuzzFeedVideo/videos/2338212599652942/
Evan plays Eternal
CONTEST
The Finisher
What if I told you that there is a Reddit thread on MagicTCG right now with over 200 comments of confused commenters asking why Ixalan has so many female pirate captains? Well, that seems like an innocent and not at all controversial topic to bring up with y’all, so why, pray tell, do you think there are so many fragile little lady pirate leaders and so few big strong men at the helm in Ixalan?
Support the show! http://patreon.com/magicmics
Visit the website: http://magicmicspodcast.com
Visit our sponsor: http://www.coolstuffinc.com
Visit our co-sponsor: http://www.cardhoarder.com
Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics
Filmdate - 9/25/17
First Pick & Giveaway
Giveaway - https://gleam.io/MQqeN/win-a-free-ixalan-bundle
MTG Arena & Code Cards - https://twitter.com/misterorange/status/908406137124466688
D&D Promo Cards:
http://dougbeyermtg.tumblr.com/post/165533050324/gremlins-of-the-realm
https://twitter.com/mikemearls/status/910270471391764481
https://twitter.com/syaba3/status/910303947780325378
All: https://twitter.com/jeremynoell/status/910528036298264576
Gather the Townsfolk
RIP Gadiel Szleifer
Fundraiser: https://www.youcaring.com/igalandingridszleiferparentsofgadielszleifer-955717
Ted Knutson remembers: https://mixedknuts.wordpress.com/2017/09/20/goodbye-gadiel/
Cardboard Crack takes a break
http://cardboard-crack.com/post/165535997301/taking-a-break-from-cardboard-crack
I can haz announcement:
https://www.cardhoarder.com/content/introducing-our-new-community-manager-321
Wizards pulls “Premier” designation from Euro Legacy event: https://twitter.com/itsJulian23/status/910125126812921856
Magic Judges have no exam & certification website five months
https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/700y5g/magic_judges_have_had_no_exam_and_certification/
Vraska says curse words:
https://twitter.com/TolarianCollege/status/910522843787444226
The Finisher
This week, our fellow content producers Josh Lee Kwai and Jimmy Wong released their latest Game Knights, this time straying away from their usual Commander videos to venture into a game of Two-Headed Giant against our other fellow content producers at Magic: The Amateuring, Maria Bartholdi and Meghan Wolff. And the internet reacted in a totally reasonable manner to the ever-so-slight change in format… by which I mean the internet happened to the tune of over 100 comments on Reddit. So in honor of that ridiculousness, how do you think we should piss off our Redditors this week?