maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 13hToday's #mtgtrivia question: How did the very first incarnation of populate (in design) work? #WotCStaff 2100
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 13hAnswer to yesterday's #mtgtrivia question: We considered an enchantment, rule setting theme, for Azorius (white/blue). #WotCStaff 1150
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today's #mtgtrivia question: We seriously considered an enchantment theme for what guild in Return to Ravnica? (We moved away from it as it didn't fit well with the overlapping guilds.) #WotCStaff 7110
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Answer to yesterday's #mtgtrivia question: The Gates. We needed the common duals to not feel strictly worse than the rare Shock lands. #WotCStaff 1412
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today's #mtgtrivia question: In Return to Ravnica, what did we create to make a cycle of common cards not feel strictly worse than a cycle of rare cards? #WotCStaff 7160
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Answer to yesterday's #mtgtrivia question: Jace and Niv-Mizet. #WotCStaff 4362
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Today's #mtgtrivia question: What two characters were featured prominently on the Return to Ravnica booster box? #WotCStaff 7130
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Answer to yesterday's #mtgtrivia question: Azorius, Rakdos, Selesnya, Izzet, and Golgari. #WotCStaff 1161
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Today's #MakingMagic column is part two, of three, of the #MTGFracture Vision Design Handoff Document: magic.wizards.com/en/news/maki...magic.wizards.comReality Fracture Vision Design Handoff, Part 2Mark discusses Hexhaven, Reality Fracture's twisted take on Strixhaven, along with other aspects of Reality Fracture's game design and worldbuilding. 0251
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Today’s #mtgtrivia question: What five guilds appeared in Return to Ravnica? (Hint: Each color appears twice.) #WotCStaff 6180
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Answer to the previous #mtgtrivia question: Undying. #WotCStaff 0150
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Making a puzzle clue, as a puzzle fan, is a big deal to me. : ) 1862
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.social50Keyz @ukiyo-eh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Went 1-2 and loved it. They were all close games different archetypes each round and lots of hype people showing off what they opened and trading after. Home run on the set @maro254.bsky.social 041
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialedwardsperring.bsky.social @edwardsperring.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Ended up at a different LGS than usual on Friday, as my usual sold out before I booked. Every LGS seems to have had a huge turnout, and it was great to see some new players too. Did some very broken jace things, ended up past 20 loyalty once, which was funny. Nearly died milling myself too, 10/10. 0101
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialScalene @scalenetriangle.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I thought I was done for when my opponent played Ruric Thar, Biomagus because I didn't have any flying/reach blockers, but I topdecked Ruric Thar, Magecrusher and managed to close the game out! I was real glad to have an echoverse throwdown! 051
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialJolene @sjbroadside.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I opened my first pack and got Jace, Tam and Geist of Thalia, and thought "oh, that's cool". Then I opened my second pack and also got Jace, Tam and Geist of Thalia, and I thought "okay, I guess I know what the card gods want me to play"... 0242
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialViolet Stardust @violet-stardust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Had a blast! Probably my favourite ever prerelease. I really enjoyed Empower Jace and it made games and decisions feel very rewarding and fun. 041
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialrichardtbarber.bsky.social @richardtbarber.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Game plan was to get infinite with Loot and Hapatra and then ask my opponent which Yoshimaru they’d like to die to. 0613
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialTyler Berger @hamburgertime.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Had a new player show up for the first paper event (he played a little Arena). Got paired into him in round 1 and we had a great time, and I helped him just a bit with rules/game procedure. He nearly beat me! Then I showed him how nasty trample + deathtouch are together. 😅 061
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialMister Oakleaf (a nobody) @misteroakleaf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026My LGS does 2 events Friday night, a 6:30 and 10:30. I went red green Garruk and the green Karaken in the early event, and then tried Emrakul-Hall of Echoes in the late event. I had a great time, and am looking forward to Nauctis. 001
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialValue Meal @bargainedburger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Not really a story, but I just wanted to say that while I was uncertain about this set from the previews, the actual limited was a blast! I built a R/U spellslinger deck with the red ajani and empower jace as a top end and the deck put in work. Every deck I went up against were also neat. Great set. 021
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialraph @dreamtrawler.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I got to cast my promo card, Face Yourself, to close out a game in the first round. in round 3 my opponent got to ultimate Jace, Reality Sculptor with it and a Jace token. super fun games all around! prerelease is a blast! 022
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialcorv @corvidcall.bsky.social · 26/09/2026played two headed giant with my wife :3 we havent played basically this whole year and it was so much fun!! they used Chandra, Chill of Compliance's ultimate ability and we lost because they decked themself. it was great!!! 001
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialGrozz @grozz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Went 2-0-1 with a Naya build. My mirrored pairs were Ghalta, Ruric Thar, Tinybones, Tomik and the Ajani and Jace/Tam Ways. First time in 5 prerelease events I've ever had rounds even go to time, let alone an actual draw. Got the mirrored Chandra planeswalkers in one of my prize packs. 001
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialLiam @riam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Hi Mark. Due to the way fractured pairs worked, I had the most insane limited pool of all time. I managed to open 4 mythics in one pack. With the two Chandras and Ajani. I also had Denzilore in my foil slot. Genuinely had to call a judge to let them know my pool was legitimate. It was a great time. 0111
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialBugs Unlimited @notmydeath.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Had a brand new player join the event I was running last night. They had a blast and even managed to lock up a 2-1 record in the event. Personally, I scooped up a Chill of Compliance for my (modified) Oops All Chandras! deck 011
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialBrad 🍞 @fensti.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Got to ultimate Chandra, Torch of Defiance with Command the Stage in hand. That game did not last much longer 061
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialBeamtown Artisan, Lorehold Visiting Professor @beamtownartisan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Went 1-2, but my promo was a Torch of Defiance, my first pack had a Goyf, and the games were very fun and super close. The Jund player in me was happy, even if my actual build wasn't great. Empower Jace was a blast, especially with the various Ways. Venue was near capacity with almost 80 people. 031
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialtoskicologist.bsky.social @toskicologist.bsky.social · 26/09/2026We kept a "Jace death count" of how many times the Jace tokens died. Think it got up to a dozen in one game. 0122
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialDrake, Gender Thief🏳️⚧️ @drakegenderthief.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I stopped by my LGS after I got off work and saw that it wasn't just packed, they actually ran out of tables! There were even people in the café down the street playing with the set! I'm so excited to get to play with it on Sunday! Final Fantasy and MSH got the LGS busy but not nearly at this level! 051
Reposted by @maro254.bsky.socialbarracius.bsky.social @barracius.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I got to do the Hapatra Desert Frost + Loot the Nexus + Wrecking Gecko infinite combo. I am writing this only after round 1, but when I realized my deck could support doing that my only goal was to do it once tonight. And clearly I did. 1161
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 26/09/2026If you have fun #MTGFracture prerelease stories to share, I'd love to hear them. #WotCStaff 38511
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Today's #mtgtrivia question: What was the only named mechanic introduced earlier in the Innistrad block to be in Avacyn Restored? #WotCStaff 3170
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Answer to yesterday's #mtgtrivia question: The number one question the judges got (which was the record for any prerelease that we got info from) was "How does soulbond work?" The mechanic confused a lot of players. #WotCStaff 3331
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This week's second "Drive to Work" podcast (#1384) is a follow-up to a podcast from four years ago where I talk about how many different sets we're currently working on: share.transistor.fm/s/8957f44d audio.transistor.fm/m/shows/2145... #mtgdtw #WotCStaffshare.transistor.fm#1384: Concurrency 2026 | Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work PodcastFour years ago, I recorded a podcast episode where I talked about all the things we were working on at the time. Everything I talked about has been released, so it's time for a new concurrency podcast... 1131
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This week's first "Drive to Work" podcast (#1383) is an interview with @merismullaley.bsky.social to talk all about the creative work on #MTGFracture: share.transistor.fm/s/ec73918f audio.transistor.fm/m/shows/2145... #mtgdtw #WotCStaffshare.transistor.fm#1383: Reality Fracture Creative with Meris Mullaley | Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work PodcastIn this podcast, I sit down with Meris Mullaley, the creative lead for Reality Fracture, to talk all about its creative elements. 0181
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Reality Fracture? NOTE: This may not make it to the article based on how early it is for the set. www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 5 🔁 0 ❤️ 5 · Feedback on Reality Fracture · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not like… 1270
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on The Hobbit? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 2 🔁 1 ❤️ 2 · Feedback on The Hobbit · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not like about… 2160
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Marvel Super Heroes? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 8 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Feedback on Marvel Super Heroes · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not li… 3120
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Secrets of Strixhaven? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Feedback on Secrets of Strixhaven · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not li… 4150
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 4 🔁 0 ❤️ 2 · Feedback on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like a… 4150
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Lorwyn Eclipsed? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 3 🔁 0 ❤️ 2 · Feedback on Lorwyn Eclipsed · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not like a… 4110
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Avatar: The Last Airbender? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 3 🔁 0 ❤️ 3 · Feedback on Avatar: The Last Airbender · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and n… 1110
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Marvel's Spider-Man? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 5 🔁 0 ❤️ 4 · Feedback on Marvel’s Spider-Man · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not l… 1100
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I'm starting to gather thought for this year's "State of Design" article. Here's a link to my blog where I'm collecting your thoughts on Edge of Eternities? www.tumblr.com/markrosewate... #WotCStafftumblr.comPost by @markrosewater💬 3 🔁 0 ❤️ 5 · Feedback on Edge of Eternities · I’m going to be writing my annual “State of Design” column, and I’m interested in getting feedback from all of you. What did you like and not lik… 4182
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Today was #MTGFracture’s Employee Prerelease. I played blue/red and had a blast. I played a match against @arizirulnik.bsky.social that was probably my favorite limited match of the year. #WotCStaff 3930
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Today's #mtgtrivia question: After Avacyn Restored's prerelease, we got feedback from the judges about all the rules questions they got at the event. What was the most asked about element of the set from a rules perspective? #WotCStaff 6221
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Answer to yesterday's #mtgtrivia question: "Why aren't there double-faced cards?" There was some internal worry (not by me) that DFCs wouldn't be well received, so we chose to not do them in Avacyn Restored just in case. #WotCStaff 0271
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Today’s #mtgtrivia question: What was the number one complaint I received from the players about Avacyn Restored? #WotCStaff 16160
maro254.bsky.social @maro254.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Answer to yesterday’s #mtgtrivia question: Draw triggers, which we solved with miracle. #WotCStaff 0210
