Mark Rosewater

Dirk and David interview Mark Rosewater, the long-time lead designer of the legendary card game Magic: the Gathering. Mark shares his wisdom on how to make a game that can continue to be designed over time, as well as how games can excite different kinds of players. Topics include how Mark got his start in game design, the usage of player psychographics, how to design tools not solutions, and different design techniques to improve the longevity of a game.

In this podcast, the host and Mark Rosewater discuss the color pie theory in Magic: The Gathering. They explore color identities, behaviors, children's interpretations of songs, ingredients, and personal color identities. The podcast also touches on the depth of the color pie in Magic and the importance of listener support through Patreon.