Rather than a board game proper, round 4 for me was actually a sweet Vintage Cube. I was a little out of my depth, but I managed to cobble together a fun RG aggro deck. Ended 1-2, but I did get to borrow my opponent’s reanimated Griselbrand for my one win.

I took third in Splendor Duel (it was four players, round robin), so my quest to not get last once was a success. In the fast game round (aka the “some luck would be nice” round), I actually got my first first: Magical Athlete.

Game 1: Harmonies. Super fun game. Not too intensive. Lovely opponents. Anyway, my quest continues in round 2.

Matt Tabak@wotcmatt.bsky.social · 3d ago

Getting ready for the Lion in Seattle, a 28-person board game tournament featuring a few of the best board game players in the world. I am perhaps not the best board game player in my house. Hoping to not get last just one time.

Getting ready for the Lion in Seattle, a 28-person board game tournament featuring a few of the best board game players in the world. I am perhaps not the best board game player in my house. Hoping to not get last just one time.

Look at my children. All grown up and ready to go out into the world. Truly one of the strangest sets I’ve ever worked on. #MTGxDarkhold

Magic: The Gathering@magic.wizards.com · 4d ago

Marvel magic comes to Magic: The Gathering. An original narrative, new looks for beloved characters, and more await you in Marvel: Darkhold Destiny. #MTGxDarkhold

Not sure this picture really captures it, but suffice it to say, combat damage is being prevented around the office today.

Arya works very hard behind the scenes to put this fundraiser together, and while I think that "custom Phyrexian translations" is an obvious trap you should be wary of (kidding... I hope?), this is a great event worthy of your attention and a few dollars if you're so inclined.

Arya (hogpog_98 elsewhere)@aryawrites.bsky.social · 6d ago

Going to try and post about a different donation incentive we have every day, today's incentive is custom phyrexian translations! This is the first time we have ever offered this, we only have a few available, and we're already halfway out! tilt.fyi/9uEEK0dIvs

It’s not a trade I wanted to have to make, but I’d do it again every time. I receive: One amazing hockey viewing experience. Ursula, the Sea Witch receives: One voice.

I assume the sign is fair game. I was full after the Seattle dog so I I did not try to eat it.

Brain, I know we're excited about going to see the Golden Knights tonight, but I need you to focus on Magic cards for like two more hours. Then we'll hockey. I swear.

Some sort of Knight Games parody act? Does Matt Mercer know about this?

The Command Zone@commandcast.bsky.social · last wk.

MagicCon Atlanta is only 6 weeks away and we can't wait! We'll be performing #GameKnightsLive on the main stage on Friday 11/13 @ 4pm. Plus, we'll be hanging out for meet & greets and pick-up games all weekend long Sound off if you're gonna be there too! #MTG #MCAtlanta #sponsored

I've been watching baseball since I was eight and I've never seen anything like what's going in in Milwaukee. As a rules nerd, this is the best.

Seven years ago, my wife and I thought it would be fun to try Halloween costumes for the cats. We have still not been forgiven.

Happy 8th birthday to these three. They handle their own baths these days. (Me too.)

Unknown Event cards for MagicCon Amsterdam 2026 and Gen Con 2026 are now up on @scryfall.com. They should be available to brew with on <insert your favorite deck building site here> soon™️!

Jordan’s great and if you’re hiring, you should consider getting his greatness in the fold.

Jordan Hopkins@jordanhopkins.bsky.social · 2w ago

That means I'm on the job market again! If anyone is either hiring in, or knows someone who is, Social/Community/Comms Strategy and Management please reach out!

In my defense, I wanted to try this in Amsterdam, but Seth and I kept just missing each other. But I did watch others play a bit and they looked like they were having fun. #WotCstaff

Seth Polansky@sethpolansky.bsky.social · 2w ago

It's the Infinite Magic demo that @cavenessity.bsky.social made look amazing! @wotcmatt.bsky.social, @gavinverhey.bsky.social and @maro254.bsky.social this is the format I was trying to get you to try at MagicCon Amsterdam! @cassiecummings.bsky.social and @shivambhatt.bsky.social thanks for trying!

Tonight’s big success is I didn’t accidentally poison my cat. Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to cats, a fact you really should be aware of before mindlessly allowing your cat to lick the milky remnants of your unattended bowl of Raisin Bran.

One of the good newses moved to a different day. Hooray! It just goes to show: Sometimes in life, if something isn't going your way, you can just do nothing except whine a little bit and the problem will fix itself.

Matt Tabak@wotcmatt.bsky.social · 3w ago

Got some good news at work today, then I got some additional good news, but the second good news is happening at the same time as the first good news and I can only do one of them. A great problem to have, to be sure, but still… stupid calendars.

Global Jace token death count: over 9000. Happy #MTGFRA prerelease weekend, everyone. #WotCstaff

Locked in the game design for Tribble Takeover, a #MTGxStarTrek Sealed Deck event at #MCAtlanta that I'm hosting. Players are hopefully in for a great time that is far too adorable to threaten the safety of everyone on board. mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-...

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We’ll always have the Jets. #GoPackGo

I read this in the middle of a meeting where I was expected to be quiet. My giggling was not quiet. Off to design more cards. #WotCstaff

MaxMakesMagic@maxmakesmagic.com · 3w ago

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Got some good news at work today, then I got some additional good news, but the second good news is happening at the same time as the first good news and I can only do one of them. A great problem to have, to be sure, but still… stupid calendars.

The Magic Rules team started a blog. Allow it into your eyes.

Eric Levine@raginglevine.com · 3w ago

Looking for more ways to learn about Magic's rules and some opportunities to hear about what the Rules Management team does behind the scenes? Our blog launched today; check out the first post! magic.wizards.com/en/news/feat... #WotCStaff

What I really wanted this week was for the Packers to not blow a fourth quarter lead. I see now where I went wrong. #GoPackGo

“Yeah, I can lie to myself and you all for a few minutes and take half an apple fritter.” —Me, starting a templating meeting “Hey, look! Half an apple fritter!” —Me, ten minutes later

Graduated from physical therapy today. Told everyone in the office I'd see them next time I hurt myself. A few laughs, but one therapist just nodded sadly.

This sounds like something I'd make up, but I swear it's true. I needed to take my mind off the Packers blowing today's game, so I thought I'd lighten tomorrow's load by templating a few cards and the first one where I needed to look up a precedent? That precedent was ****ing Unravel. #WotCstaff

#GoChokeGo