The Island of Misfit Blends
I collected a lot of things growing up – marbles, rocks, sea shells, of course trading cards – but there was one collection that I prized most of all – my PEZ collection.
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Playing with Personality
Expressiveness is a core part of all games, but even more so in TCGs. It’s a realm where we get to express ourselves through the medium of the cards and show our excitement in doing so.
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Effective and Expressive Play in Trading Card Games
Generally, expression exists within the framework of winning the game; it is only a question of how a player wins the game. But when that “how” comes into conflict with actually winning, things can get messy.
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Going Big or Going Home – Part 1
Chao: Alright team. We’re here. I can hear the crowd through the ceiling. You all know our game plan.
Dexter: Our gameplan… yeah, right…
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The Convention Experience
You walk into the convention hall right at opening and you feel the air-conditioning breeze hit your face. It’s going to be a great day trying out new games and making memories with the homies. Which booth will you hit first? What’s the method of attack for the floorplan? There are so many booths and
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It’s Called Community
There is no better feeling than being welcomed and accepted by your peers. When you find a place, a home, filled with people who share your interests and welcome you as part of their family, it’s unparalleled serenity.
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All About Aggro
Aggro strategies are as old as the concept of gaming. Also known as “blitz” strategies, you can find evidence of aggro in nearly every category of game, where the philosophy is that a good offense is a good defense.
The Perfect Deck
My bags were packed. I was ready to go and get in my taxi. “Now, do I have everything?” I mumbled to myself. “Oh, how could I forget?” I picked my Gem Blenders deck to prove the world wrong
Rare Gems Found at Collect-A-Con
I was mostly going to Collect-A-Con for a Metazoo tournament and to hangout with my friend in Texas, not really expecting much. The convention hall felt no different than the card shops in my home state, the same kind of collectibles at every table.
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The Favorite: A Terragem Story
Life as a card was pleasant, but sometimes I couldn’t help but feel anonymous — who really cared about a lonely Terragem?
Max’s finger brushed my edges before attaching me to the center hero.
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