Thanks for the criticism, I always look to improve. The article is definitely not intended to be sexist, consciously or subconsciously. It was intended to be amusing, as you noted, and sarcastic. If anything, self-deprecating. I'm about as far from sexist as you can get. Thanks for reading.
Obviously, the sarcasm of the article didn't come through for you. I thought it should have been fairly obvious, as I wrote things such as "the definitive" best piece of art. You can't even have a definitive best when we're talking about something subjective. The fact that I had one person represent all women and then have that person pick the best art from the set, I thought that humor would easily be evident, but I guess not. I knew the subject wouldn't excite everyone, but thought I would try to shake things up a bit. If all you want to read about are decks and tournaments, then that's cool, but it's not the only thing to talk about. Sorry if it wasn't for you.
Yep i appreciate your effort to take readers in a new direction. I have to say this article didn't interest me in the least. Perhaps less then any article i have ever read on this site. Good effort but you need to go back to the building blocks.
"103.1. Whenever a card's text directly contradicts these rules, the card takes precedence. The card overrides only the rule that applies to that specific situation. The only exception is that a player can concede the game at any time (see rule 102.3a)."
So yes, you can just say a card is blue regardless of the colors in its mana cost.
Actually I was very disappointed by the 1 in my template category, but that is an unfortunate side effect of having judges that are designers as well. We have rules, but we sometimes don't look outside of the box.
In my humble opinion, the card stated a change that was not previously acceptable. A part of the template to ensure that it was not perceived as an arbitrary change.
Before the use of alternative casting costs, I am sure that it would have been argued that it wasn't possible. So much so with a multitude of cards abilities before they were introduced in a set.
But in adhering so closely to what the rules are, we need to move on to what the rules would be in a set that provided said card(s). The contest is over and all of the entries had their varying merit. I am looking forward to the next months contest, Good Luck all.
Amusing article, though a bit sexist and one sided. Seemingly elegant in its attempt to muse the reader, it lost a lot of luster with the overuse of the particular phrases and words like elicit and exercise. Some words can and do become old quickly when used in a rapid repetition. It is definitely not a bad article, but it almost seemed forced. I do look forward to your next article. I hope my observations do not offend, but are taken as the constructive feedback they are intended to be.
First of all, I second your sentiments on the pauper community, they are great people.
Second of all, this is a great article. I really enjoy your sections on how to beat each of the decks you talk you about. I feel like this is missing in a lot of magic articles I read.
Finally, good luck in the event on Sunday! I won't be able to play, and I'm pretty unhappy about it, but will be eager to see the results on the wizards site the following Thursday. I'm sure people are going to bring their A games, and hopefully there's some new tech!
Hey there blandestk. Before i get into my thing i just gotta say that being a writer for the site i know what kind of time and effort goes into these things and i appreciate you doing it, but for me this article was not that great. maybe it has to do with the fact that i just dont care about the subject matter. one thing i do find a bit unnerving that i can put my finger on is that you only polled one person but keep saying women. I know for one that my g/f had vastly different picks (her fav was tradewind rider followed closely by jackal pup) in the future could you maybe try polling more then one person(lol) and having there top 32 go up against each other in the tourny bracket type thing. Other wise i thought it was well written and well represented just not for me.
Agree, for some reason the links in the article editor don't translate to links on the article itself. All those card names with ( )s around them are supposed to be linked.
I tried to make all the cards linkable (all those cards in parentheses are supposed to be linked), but for some reason the article editor didn't link all the cards. Not ideal, I know.
Really fun little idea .... just wondering if there is anyway you can make the cards linkable as I have no idea for the most part what the art on the cards in the tourney look like. Oddly, I did know what the 2 finalists art looked like already ...
I guess I'm the only one lucky enough to have a girlfriend who not only loves Magic, but also regularly begs me to play with her? And always watches over my shoulder while I'm playing?
PS - Her favorite card art off the top of her head: Darksteel Colossus
Nice work. Sounds like a cool way to bond over your hobby. I'd try it with my wife if only there were a way to look at the art outside of the cardstock. Once she sees that they're magic cards its game over. :-)
Though there was one time that she enjoyed picking up a pile of paper cards (Ravnica), reading the cardnames, and being surprised at how closely I could remember the casting costs and text. I'm not sure whether she thought it was sad though. ;-)
If you didn't catch her hint I'll draw it out for you: You'll probably do well to buy her some emerald jewelry!
My wife asked me if I don't get scared by the Nyxthid wallpaper I'm using. She's also disturbed by Macabre Waltz art, but I know some men that agree with her on that card. We tend to agree on Rebecca Guay's art. It rocks!
Thanks for the criticism, I always look to improve. The article is definitely not intended to be sexist, consciously or subconsciously. It was intended to be amusing, as you noted, and sarcastic. If anything, self-deprecating. I'm about as far from sexist as you can get. Thanks for reading.
Obviously, the sarcasm of the article didn't come through for you. I thought it should have been fairly obvious, as I wrote things such as "the definitive" best piece of art. You can't even have a definitive best when we're talking about something subjective. The fact that I had one person represent all women and then have that person pick the best art from the set, I thought that humor would easily be evident, but I guess not. I knew the subject wouldn't excite everyone, but thought I would try to shake things up a bit. If all you want to read about are decks and tournaments, then that's cool, but it's not the only thing to talk about. Sorry if it wasn't for you.
Definitely could use some work (audio seems lacking) but it was a pretty cool attempt
Yep i appreciate your effort to take readers in a new direction. I have to say this article didn't interest me in the least. Perhaps less then any article i have ever read on this site. Good effort but you need to go back to the building blocks.
"103.1. Whenever a card's text directly contradicts these rules, the card takes precedence. The card overrides only the rule that applies to that specific situation. The only exception is that a player can concede the game at any time (see rule 102.3a)."
So yes, you can just say a card is blue regardless of the colors in its mana cost.
Actually I was very disappointed by the 1 in my template category, but that is an unfortunate side effect of having judges that are designers as well. We have rules, but we sometimes don't look outside of the box.
In my humble opinion, the card stated a change that was not previously acceptable. A part of the template to ensure that it was not perceived as an arbitrary change.
Before the use of alternative casting costs, I am sure that it would have been argued that it wasn't possible. So much so with a multitude of cards abilities before they were introduced in a set.
But in adhering so closely to what the rules are, we need to move on to what the rules would be in a set that provided said card(s). The contest is over and all of the entries had their varying merit. I am looking forward to the next months contest, Good Luck all.
Amusing article, though a bit sexist and one sided. Seemingly elegant in its attempt to muse the reader, it lost a lot of luster with the overuse of the particular phrases and words like elicit and exercise. Some words can and do become old quickly when used in a rapid repetition. It is definitely not a bad article, but it almost seemed forced. I do look forward to your next article. I hope my observations do not offend, but are taken as the constructive feedback they are intended to be.
Giraffe-
First of all, I second your sentiments on the pauper community, they are great people.
Second of all, this is a great article. I really enjoy your sections on how to beat each of the decks you talk you about. I feel like this is missing in a lot of magic articles I read.
Finally, good luck in the event on Sunday! I won't be able to play, and I'm pretty unhappy about it, but will be eager to see the results on the wizards site the following Thursday. I'm sure people are going to bring their A games, and hopefully there's some new tech!
I agree. Moby Dick looks like it would be rather easily too powerful.
Hey there blandestk. Before i get into my thing i just gotta say that being a writer for the site i know what kind of time and effort goes into these things and i appreciate you doing it, but for me this article was not that great. maybe it has to do with the fact that i just dont care about the subject matter. one thing i do find a bit unnerving that i can put my finger on is that you only polled one person but keep saying women. I know for one that my g/f had vastly different picks (her fav was tradewind rider followed closely by jackal pup) in the future could you maybe try polling more then one person(lol) and having there top 32 go up against each other in the tourny bracket type thing. Other wise i thought it was well written and well represented just not for me.
I don't want to give all of them out, but his obvious one is LSV :)
Amazing, thanks a lot!
Just curious. WHat is Vargas's MTGO name. I would like to play him sometime.
Jamuraa, get to work!
Agree, for some reason the links in the article editor don't translate to links on the article itself. All those card names with ( )s around them are supposed to be linked.
None of the Tempest links appear to work...all the links that showed above are cards from other sets that are also in Tempest
I tried to make all the cards linkable (all those cards in parentheses are supposed to be linked), but for some reason the article editor didn't link all the cards. Not ideal, I know.
Thanks for the comments, all.
Yes, that is quite fortunate! Interesting favorite for her.
Really fun little idea .... just wondering if there is anyway you can make the cards linkable as I have no idea for the most part what the art on the cards in the tourney look like. Oddly, I did know what the 2 finalists art looked like already ...
I guess I'm the only one lucky enough to have a girlfriend who not only loves Magic, but also regularly begs me to play with her? And always watches over my shoulder while I'm playing?
PS - Her favorite card art off the top of her head: Darksteel Colossus
Based on your findings, if I show a set of cards to my girlfriend, I am going to be sure there are no images of jewelery amongst then......
Nice work. Sounds like a cool way to bond over your hobby. I'd try it with my wife if only there were a way to look at the art outside of the cardstock. Once she sees that they're magic cards its game over. :-)
Though there was one time that she enjoyed picking up a pile of paper cards (Ravnica), reading the cardnames, and being surprised at how closely I could remember the casting costs and text. I'm not sure whether she thought it was sad though. ;-)
If you didn't catch her hint I'll draw it out for you: You'll probably do well to buy her some emerald jewelry!
My wife asked me if I don't get scared by the Nyxthid wallpaper I'm using. She's also disturbed by Macabre Waltz art, but I know some men that agree with her on that card. We tend to agree on Rebecca Guay's art. It rocks!
Hmmm, that with a Stifle in hand....