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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 8h

Jeremy Cranford was the Art Director for the original Ravnica, and did a great job of establishing a vision that brought new ideas to life. Just not all of them. :) #magicthegathering

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Why I stepped back Zac Hill on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Zac Hill → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/zac-hill #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Never show a prototype to Eric Alex Shvartsman on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Alex Shvartsman → youtu.be/NDwCoUZ4yxM #gamedesign #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A Legendary Deck-Building Story Albert Birckhead on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Albert Birckhead → youtu.be/3NmNGWs8FD4 #cheatingscandal #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

They Said ‘Don’t Tell William’ William Jockusch on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with William Jockusch → youtu.be/un0OWn5OvJ8 #workplacestory #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“Faker killed League” Jon Selin on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Jon Selin → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/jon-selin #esports #mtg

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IGN @ign.com · 06/10/2026

Magic: The Gathering booster packs have gone through a lot of changes in the last decade, some of which have been awful. But Wizards of the Coast are introducing 'God Packs' to MTG, which could feel like winning the lottery. bit.ly/4dS2uMA

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Why Stardew's Creator Refuses Fans' Exploitation Cole Medeiros on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Cole Medeiros → youtu.be/XlnaPAyoHh8 #gamebusiness #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Turning Complaints Into Momentum Nina Dobner on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Nina Dobner → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/nina-dob… #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Why Tanks Aren't Safe Anymore William Jockusch on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with William Jockusch → youtu.be/un0OWn5OvJ8 #militarytech #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How I broke into Magic design Brian Tinsman on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Brian Tinsman → youtu.be/4X6eX3UgZvc #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We were the Pro Tour Brian David-Marshall on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Brian David-Marshall → youtu.be/_dQ4hC-MOJw #gaminghistory #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The VIP Limo Robbery Brandon Bozzi on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Brandon Bozzi → youtu.be/JRYoGFq8haw #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why He's Pausing Game Development Adam King on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Adam King → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/adam-king #careerchange #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why the Vehicle Set Failed Tom Lapille on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Tom Lapille → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/tom-lapi… #mtg #gamedesign

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Decks That Changed Magic Mark Schneider on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #mtg #gamedesign

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Why Lamar Won't Be Elite Mark Schneider on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #sportsopinion #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Played Magic in Antarctica? Mark Schneider on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #travelanecdote #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Chess Saved a Life Mark Schneider on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #chess #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How Work Can Steal Your Identity Jeremy Jarvis on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Jeremy Jarvis → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/jeremy-j… #workidentity #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How I broke into the games industry Andrew Wolf on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Andrew Wolf → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/andrew-w… #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I forced an emergency ban Randy Buehler on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Randy Buehler → youtu.be/HL0tUNmRxUQ #gamebalance #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

When one engineer replaces ten Chris Galvin on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #ailabor #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I Helped Live-Stream Years Before Twitch Chris Galvin on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #streaminghistory #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

He cold-called Wizards and got hired Chris Galvin on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #careerorigin #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Magic Played in Antarctica & at Sea Chris Galvin on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #magicculture #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Would you trade years for $1M? Ben Seck on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Ben Seck → youtu.be/BVuwoEgAC-g #thoughtexperiment #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today’s Alternate Worlds podcast is with Chris Galvin, former Head of Organized Play at Wizards of the Coast. Chris and his team helped spearhead a 30+ year path for the franchise, which is pretty wild when you think of it. No small feat. Loved this one. :) youtu.be/Qz9wDhD9aWU?...

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Chris Galvin

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Beyond Silicon Valley Startups Devin Low on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Devin Low → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/devin-low #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Game I had to delete from my life #1: Balatro I started playing Balatro over winter vacation a few years back, and I loved it. So I deleted it. Then I reinstalled it. Unlocked everything. Then went through this process 6 more times. I consider the game defeated. For now. #balatro #gaming

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We hit our design goal — but was it a mistake? Randy Buehler on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Randy Buehler → youtu.be/HL0tUNmRxUQ #gamedesign #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

What is the game you’ve spent the most time playing?

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Ship It: Making Dead Space Fast Wright Bagwell on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Wright Bagwell → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/wright-b… #gameproduction #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

How a demo led to Valve Wright Bagwell on Alternate Worlds. The full conversation with Wright Bagwell → bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/wright-b… #careerorigin #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Why Candyland Drives Adults Nuts Wright Bagwell on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #gamedesign #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Why Big Studios Are Struggling Jon Selin on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #gamedev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When one play ends a kid’s hobby Michael J. Flores on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #community #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Why Magic Keeps New Players Out Ben Seck on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #magicgathering #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’ll buy you iPads if you ship it Pany Haritatos on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #management #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Programming is a “dying language” Pany Haritatos on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #softwareengineering #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“Software engineering is dying” Pany Haritatos on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #softwareengineering #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In 2005, the brand team was certain Magic couldn't grow any more, so the company started taking our resources away. bschneidmtg.substack.com/p/magic-is-g...

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Magic is Going to Die

In 2005, the brand team was certain Magic couldn't grow any more, so the company started taking our resources away.

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I triggered a PlayStation red screen Arthur Parsons on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #consoledev #mtg

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This week on Alternate Worlds: Pany Haritatos! Pany is among the most talented people I’ve worked with on the gaming front, with superhuman intelligence. I met Pany at Zynga early on in his journey from indie to startups to CEO — he’s an awesome human & builder. youtu.be/t30EregvDCs

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S1, E39: Panayoti Haritatos, From Indie Games to the Big Time

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alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social @alternateworldsmtg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I won $25,000 — I quit grad school Randy Buehler on Alternate Worlds. Follow along for more. bschneidmtg.substack.com #proplay #mtg

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