Comments on: battlefield topography http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html defending our rights from the ramparts Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:49:18 -0400 hourly 1 By: walls of the city http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2653 walls of the city Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:43:41 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2653 <strong>bringing the beat-down</strong> Better Half and I made it out to another pre-release event this past weekend, this time for the 11th Edition of Magic (otherwise referred to as "Magic 2010"). The Editions (or "Core Sets", as they are also commonly known) are... bringing the beat-down

Better Half and I made it out to another pre-release event this past weekend, this time for the 11th Edition of Magic (otherwise referred to as “Magic 2010″). The Editions (or “Core Sets”, as they are also commonly known) are…

]]> By: Linoge http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2652 Linoge Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:59:49 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2652 Oh, absolutely, but it still sucks to lose all the time simply because someone could out-buy you ;). Oh, absolutely, but it still sucks to lose all the time simply because someone could out-buy you ;) .

]]> By: hsoi http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2651 hsoi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:55:03 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2651 The bottom line with the game: play it to have fun YOUR way. If you like to chase all the latest stuff? it's your money to spend. If you just want to have a little fun with friends, do that. It's a fun game tho. A "chess" for a new generation in so many ways. The bottom line with the game: play it to have fun YOUR way. If you like to chase all the latest stuff? it’s your money to spend. If you just want to have a little fun with friends, do that.
It’s a fun game tho. A “chess” for a new generation in so many ways.

]]> By: Linoge http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2650 Linoge Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:26:06 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2650 The "remmeber personal info" checkbox is a byproduct of the cookie that actually does the remembering. The "subscribe" checkbox is currently hardcoded to "off" (simply because I do not subscribe), but once I figure out how to bake my own electronic cookies, I will see what I can do about making that dynamic as well. (UPDATE: And, after looking at it, I have no idea. I would think that just subscribing to one comment would be sufficient for the entire thread, though... not sure. Will figure something out.) I certainly do not blame WOTC for doing their best to make money, but it is somewhat annoying to keep up with sometimes. I would also allege that the game is still dominated by those who can spend copious amounts of money on it - the only difference is they have to spend more money in less amounts of time, and more frequently. Better Half and I definitely prefer sealed-deck games, because then you can absolutely guarantee that everyone is on the same playing field. We go to prereleases whenever we get the chance - by the by, 11th edition's prerelease events are the 11th of this month. We were lucky about players, in that I was able to get Better Half interested, and we found a fellow player at work. But, yeah, if those cards ever need a new home... The “remmeber personal info” checkbox is a byproduct of the cookie that actually does the remembering. The “subscribe” checkbox is currently hardcoded to “off” (simply because I do not subscribe), but once I figure out how to bake my own electronic cookies, I will see what I can do about making that dynamic as well. (UPDATE: And, after looking at it, I have no idea. I would think that just subscribing to one comment would be sufficient for the entire thread, though… not sure. Will figure something out.)
I certainly do not blame WOTC for doing their best to make money, but it is somewhat annoying to keep up with sometimes. I would also allege that the game is still dominated by those who can spend copious amounts of money on it – the only difference is they have to spend more money in less amounts of time, and more frequently.
Better Half and I definitely prefer sealed-deck games, because then you can absolutely guarantee that everyone is on the same playing field. We go to prereleases whenever we get the chance – by the by, 11th edition’s prerelease events are the 11th of this month.
We were lucky about players, in that I was able to get Better Half interested, and we found a fellow player at work. But, yeah, if those cards ever need a new home…

]]> By: hsoi http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2649 hsoi Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:44:56 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2649 Subscribing seems to be working, tho while the checkbox for "remember personal info" always remains checked (and my info retained), the "subscribe" checkbox isn't retained... not sure if that's a bug or a feature. Anyway.... Yeah, I've noticed that about how WotC/TSR works... they know what makes the money, so keep churning out the cards, keep updating the rules/tournaments to obsolete the old cards. In a way tho, that's cool because it keeps the playing field level for everyone, not just card hoarders with lots of money. I got into it back in grad school and our little group would have fun with "sealed deck" nights at times. It was great when Ice Age first came out. We'd go to the store and buy 1 full deck of Ice Age and 2 booster packs. After classes were over, we'd get together that evening and open our packs there in front of each other (tho we wouldn't show/share the cards... let the surprise be part of it), formulating decks out of whatever we came across. We'd also play for ante. It was a lot of fun, challenging. We'd use the decks for a while, then eventually retire them to our main collection and buy new packs and start over. Good fun. I still have all my cards and have tried to get friends and family to play. Just play with the cards we have, by the rules we have. But no one wants to play. Yes, I've also thought about selling them but I guess I keep a hope alive that the kiddos may want to start... later. :-) Subscribing seems to be working, tho while the checkbox for “remember personal info” always remains checked (and my info retained), the “subscribe” checkbox isn’t retained… not sure if that’s a bug or a feature. Anyway….
Yeah, I’ve noticed that about how WotC/TSR works… they know what makes the money, so keep churning out the cards, keep updating the rules/tournaments to obsolete the old cards. In a way tho, that’s cool because it keeps the playing field level for everyone, not just card hoarders with lots of money.
I got into it back in grad school and our little group would have fun with “sealed deck” nights at times. It was great when Ice Age first came out. We’d go to the store and buy 1 full deck of Ice Age and 2 booster packs. After classes were over, we’d get together that evening and open our packs there in front of each other (tho we wouldn’t show/share the cards… let the surprise be part of it), formulating decks out of whatever we came across. We’d also play for ante. It was a lot of fun, challenging. We’d use the decks for a while, then eventually retire them to our main collection and buy new packs and start over. Good fun.
I still have all my cards and have tried to get friends and family to play. Just play with the cards we have, by the rules we have. But no one wants to play. Yes, I’ve also thought about selling them but I guess I keep a hope alive that the kiddos may want to start… later. :-)

]]> By: Linoge http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2648 Linoge Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:36:13 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2648 Correction - you <em>should</em> be able to. I have not yet tested it, but you are more than welcome to be the gerbil ;). The game is still going quite strong, despite some hiccups in the past, and Wizards is definitely milking it for all the money they can - new sets come out every three months like clockwork, rendering old cards illegitimate for "Type 2" tournaments within 9-12 months. Expensive game to keep up with, but Better Half and I just play for fun, with all the cards we have, regardless of the cycle. If, however, you find that your old cards are taking up some space that could be better used by something else (assuming you still have them), I might be able to find a good home for them... ;) Correction – you should be able to. I have not yet tested it, but you are more than welcome to be the gerbil ;) .
The game is still going quite strong, despite some hiccups in the past, and Wizards is definitely milking it for all the money they can – new sets come out every three months like clockwork, rendering old cards illegitimate for “Type 2″ tournaments within 9-12 months. Expensive game to keep up with, but Better Half and I just play for fun, with all the cards we have, regardless of the cycle.
If, however, you find that your old cards are taking up some space that could be better used by something else (assuming you still have them), I might be able to find a good home for them… ;)

]]> By: hsoi http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2009/06/battlefield_topography.html/comment-page-1#comment-2647 hsoi Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:23:18 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=1649#comment-2647 Hey, now I can subscribe to comments! :-) Last time I played M:TG was probably 15 years ago: Ice Age, Fallen Empires, The Dark... around that time. Awesome game. It's cool to see it still going strong. Hey, now I can subscribe to comments! :-)
Last time I played M:TG was probably 15 years ago: Ice Age, Fallen Empires, The Dark… around that time. Awesome game. It’s cool to see it still going strong.

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