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This is part two of my two-part series where I talk about the history of two-in-one cards.
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#1199: Two-in-Ones, Part 1
This last fall, I wrote a two-part article about what I call "two-in-one cards," or "two-in-ones" for short. These are designs where more than one spell is represented on a single card. My dividing line is that each spell has its own name. There are a bunch of different ways we've made two-in-ones. This podcast talks all about their history. This is part one of two.
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#1198: Variance
Variance is an important aspect of Magic design (and game design in general). In this podcast, I explain what it is and how we use it.
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#1197: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Design Evolution
There are two ways to begin a design: from the top down, where you start with flavor, and from the bottom up, where you start with mechanics. In this podcast, I talk about how these two design processes have evolved over time.
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#1196: The Buffet Metaphor
My favorite metaphor for Magic design is that it's like running a buffet. I talk about where this metaphor came from and why I feel it's so accurate.
Join Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Mark Rosewater as he shares stories, insights, and more while driving to work. Listen and learn more about how Magic is made!
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