Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

This is part two of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. This time, I talk about Mel, the player who aesthetically appreciates mechanics.

When Richard Garfield first made Magic, he liked to say it was "a game bigger than the box." In this episode, I walk through what exactly that phrase means and the challenges of making a game that accomplishes this.

This podcast is part one of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. Up first, I talk all about Vorthos, the player who aesthetically appreciates flavor.

In this podcast, I talk about the team that figures out what in-Multiverse Magic sets we'll be doing in the future.

This podcast is part three of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I  explore the psychological analysis of Spike.

In this podcast, I sit down with the creative lead for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Lauren Bond, to talk about the worldbuilding and creative execution of the set.

This podcast is part two of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I explore the psychological analysis of Johnny and Jenny.

Join Adam Prosak, the Lead Set Designer of Tarkir: Dragonstorm, as he dives into the creative challenges behind this dynamic set. He shares insights into balancing game mechanics with gameplay dynamics while celebrating the return to the beloved Tarkir setting. Adam discusses the innovative dragon mechanics, including the new 'buyout clauses' that enhance player accessibility. He also delves into the unique designs of clans like Abzan and Sultai, emphasizing how their deep narratives enrich the gameplay experience.

This episode is part one of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. I start today with exploring the psychological analysis of Timmy and Tammy.

In this episode, I walk through the vision design for Tarkir: Dragonstorm and talk about the evolution of the Dragon subtype and clan mechanics.