Behind the Scenes of Eternal Weekend Coverage/ Anuraag Das

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and co-host Phil Blechman welcome Anuraag, a dedicated coverage provider for Eternal Weekend. They discuss the immense time and effort Anuraag invests in preparing for these events, his personal sacrifices, and the complexities of managing high-quality coverage. Anuraag reflects on his role as an archivist for the Magic community, the challenges of funding coverage, and the importance of player etiquette during matches. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication behind Magic coverage and the desire to continually improve the experience for viewers and players alike. Takeaways Anuraag dedicates over a hundred hours to preparing for coverage. Coverage requires significant personal sacrifices, including time away from family. Anuraag sees himself as an archivist for the Magic community. The quality of coverage impacts the community's perception of events. Future improvements in coverage are always on Anuraag's mind. Player expressions enhance the excitement of coverage. Funding for coverage should ideally come from event organizers. Anuraag aims to provide a seamless viewing experience for fans. The complexity of managing coverage involves multiple roles and skills. Community support is vital for sustaining coverage efforts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eternal Weekend Coverage 03:05 The Dedication Behind Coverage 06:11 The Cost of Coverage and Personal Sacrifices 09:12 The Complexity of Event Management 12:12 The Role of an Archivist in Magic History 14:58 Future Aspirations and Improvements 17:54 The Narrative of Cards in Coverage 21:10 Funding and Supporting Coverage 24:10 Player Etiquette and Coverage Dynamics HEAVY PLAY DECK BOXES AND SLEEVES www.heavyplay.com/eternaldurdles Use code ETERNALDURDLES for 10% off entire order. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9PVLLPfdzI_pr1U9hZDtw/join JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster OUR Background graphic: AA-vfx Art Store https://www.shaharhatfila.com/en AA VFX- 8K & 4K Most Viewed Motion backgrounds channel @aavfx @aa_vfx @aavfx_art http://4kmotionbackgrounds.blogspot.com/ Moving Backgrounds, Backdrops, Animated Live Wallpapers! HD & UHD Videos 2160p, 4320p , VJ Loops, VFX Animations! Dozens of playlists: Tutorials, Effects, Compilations: @dvdangor2011