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AND THEN WE DRAG AND SORT

FERMENTATION

AND SEEDING

CAN’T EAT A FUNGUS IF I’M NOT FUNGUS BREEDING

CHEWING THIS SLIME

WISH THE PROCESS DIDN’T TAKE SO MUCH TIME

USING MY BITE

CHEWING THIS SLIME

TOOK ME MONTHS TO COME UP WITH THIS RHYME

THE TASTE IS ALRIGHT

THE SCENERY’S SUBLIME

I’M RUNNING UP A VINE

Here’s the terminology we use in R&D.

Typal - Using subtypes or supertypes, usually creature types, as a mechanical theme.

Kindred - The card type that allows you to put creature types on a noncreature card.

*recurs you*

*sacs you for a death trigger*

*recurs you*

*sacs you for a death trigger*

The first time I ever moved away from home was when I lived in Arizona for two years as a Mormon missionary. The hot and dry climate of the desert really made me miss home sometimes, especially my first Christmas away.

With that in mind, I wrote these alternate words to the song “White Christmas” (with apologies to Bing Crosby.)

I’m dreaming of a Wet Christmas Like those I knew in Oregon Where the carolers fizzle Downed out by drizzle And no one ever sees the sun

Around this time of year you may be thinking about gift ideas for the kids in your life, and you may be wondering if now is a good time to teach them to play Magic: the Gathering. 

Magic is a complex game that adults play at all levels of skill, from beginners to professionals. But despite the fractal-like complexity of the game, the basic rule set and premise of Magic makes it an excellent game to share with kids too. Just keep in mind that introducing young children to Magic can be very different from teaching it to a teen or adult. 

This year, my oldest daughter (age 7) and son (age 5) asked me to teach them to play Magic. It’s been a great experience and we’re having a lot of fun. We’re all learning a lot too. Below are the top five lessons I’ve learned while teaching my kids to play Magic.