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redrocket posted...

Banding

62/100

I know it's a meme, and it was way too complex for Magic's infancy. It's honestly a cool mechanic that isn't too hard to wrap your head around once it's explained to you in plain English, and since Magic's combat system is inherently defender-favored (one of the best parts of it), a mechanic that shakes up combat math so much is a neat treat. If we can track Mutate, clearly we can do Banding in 2024. The main problem is that modern rules wording makes the mechanic read like a nightmare.

VintageGin posted...

Universes Beyond

52/100

Ever since Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who, it's grown on me. I still dislike Doctor Who being in Magic, but as a guy who used to really be into Who, I have to recognize that the actual card designs were absolutely brilliant.

My main issue besides "Does this UB fit Magic" (LotR is the only one so far that does, though Final Fantasy might work too. 40K is borderline.) is "how relevant is this IP in Current Year." The Walking Dead will always get clowned on not just because it was handled so sloppily but also because who gave a shit about the Walking Dead in 2019? That's what I'm wondering with the current slather of incoming UB. Fallout's relevance has been pissed away after 4 was the Mid to end all Mids, and Bethesda's goodwill has gone down the drain. Assassin's Creed also remains a joke since it's stagnated as badly as FIFA and Madden games. Any collab with Marvel in 2024 is firmly in shark-jumping territory.

LotR proved that UB works well as a dessert to a hearty meal of good standard sets. Hasbro, unfortunately, would prefer to cram as many calories into its diet as possible despite the inevitable diabetes in a few years.

pyresword posted...

MTG 30th Anniversary Edition

2/100

The only good thing about it is that it was so widely repudiated in both PR and sales that it actually made Hasbro of the Coast take an L

It's been a while, B8. I need to start a new project I'll abandon halfway through.

Ratings will be out of 100 because I know I'd use decimals in a 10-point system anyway.

Please don't post again until I get your first post rated

Ratings will continue until I abandon it

Train

Hardy

storm that is approaching

So it turns out I'm actually just sick lol

I think there actually is Korean market nearby! I'll look at that tomorrow.

TomNook7 posted...

What game?

Magic. Local store is getting into content and had a $1000 tournament yesterday. This was the first one they've had commentary for and we got 35 viewers at peak -- I know it doesn't sound impressive, but it's by far the best they've ever done so I'm proud. I got PMs from locals who watched and want to come out and play in the future too.

HaRRicH posted...

Vitamin C is your friend. Honey can be good too.

Sometimes gargling can help, but don't do it with salt water like some people do because they'll hurt the vocal cords more. Warm water is probably better than cold water.

Try not to be breathless before speaking, try to breathe through your diaphragm, try not to yell, try to massage your neck muscles before beginning...just odds-enhancers, I know being an announcer means it's hard not to ever yell as a reaction to something hype. Hope this helps!

Thanks a bunch. I'll avoid salt water, and honey does sound nice.

I can also post the VOD if people want to see. I'd love feedback on presentation since we're still new at it (obviously I don't expect you to watch all 9 hours).

Until yesterday.

I woke up this morning feeling like I'd taken sandpaper to my throat. Anyone do this as a hobby and have tips to make next time easier? I was guzzling water and using the bathroom frequently so it wasn't dehydration.