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This article really strikes a chord with me. I've made so many friends that I would never socialize with in RL if not for Magic. And that is one of the best things about the game. I liked the article because it was one of those "stop and smell the roses" sort of things and we all need to do that from time to time.

I liked the Ferrett but I'm not a Multiplayer guy, so I'm looking forward to what these new series of articles will bring.

Welcome Jacob! Good writing.

Serious Fun]In fact, if they're really worth their salt, they'll probably think it's cute and endearing.

Dunno about that. Sounds a bit condescending to me. But then perhaps I've been spoiled - most of the girls I know are gamers themselves.

In fact, if they're really worth their salt, they'll probably think it's cute and endearing.[/quote]
Dunno about that. Sounds a bit condescending to me. But then perhaps I've been spoiled - most of the girls I know are gamers themselves.

What's Your Story?

First saw the game a few weeks after it made it to the UK. Didn't think much of it. First bought cards when Ice Age came out. Still not impressed.

I became more interested in Magic when MtGO was released and I noticed Wizards had started designing their sets properly. Since then I've played a mixture of Casual (mostly Multiplayer) and Limited. I almost never play in real life (maybe once a year at most) - my Magic friends are the guys who hang around the Limited board on Salvation.

This is Ben Jaffe, from Jakes article. First, everyone needs to stop getting down on him for writing an introduction article to himself, who he is as a magic player, and why he plays magic. Believe me for all of you more hardcore gamers out there he has a never ending supply of magic to talk about...so dont worry about that. Secondly, MTG, Jake and the other people mentioned in that article really saved me from a few hard semesters at school where I really needed an escape from things. So I understand and agree with everything he is saying. Third, yes you did party a little too hard after regionals, and an Un-named person's rug may never be the same because of it. Fourth, if anyone ever sees Jake ask him about the events that went on that following weekend after we met him.

I'm concerned that there is a Pro Tour player writing about "casual" playing. How much time does he spend thinking about non-sanctioned formats? Is he excited about putting Bestial Fury on Hearthfire Hobgoblin?

Smart move mentioning his girlfriend however. I'm sure that bought him at least one session of hanging out with the boys and playing cards. He set the bar pretty high though, he'll need to propose to her next week for the same effect.

Quick point: Though you may have accidentally made the assumption that all magic players are male, perhaps more pressing is the fact that you made the assumption that all magic players - male and female - are straight.

Heteronormativity FTL.