Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).

Dive into the creation of Stronghold, the second expansion of the Tempest block, featuring the introduction of innovative mechanics like Shadow and Buyback. Explore the epic Weatherlight Saga, focusing on character development and plot intricacies. Discover iconic cards such as Volrath Stronghold and Dream Halls, and their gameplay impact. Learn about unique mechanics like Burgeoning and Fling, all while unraveling the crew's adventure to escape a castle, linking gameplay with an engaging narrative.

In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.

In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.

We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.

This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.

Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.

In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.

In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.

Explore the fascinating process of creating game mechanics for custom sets, highlighting the importance of player needs and effective development strategies. Discover personal anecdotes that illustrate the art of designing mechanics, along with the vital role of playtesting in enhancing gameplay experiences. Delve into the iterative development process that refines new abilities, ensuring players enjoy a robust and engaging game.