September 2011
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iamclearlyawizard asked: I know I'm a little behind the times, but at any point in the new Phyrexia development did you consider crossing over the phyrexian mechanics. I mainly mean a living weapon with infect. But were any of the other phyrexian mechanics considered for a cross-over?
August 2011
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hardwired-artificer asked: So for cards that turn cards face down such as Ixidron, what do you do for double-faced cards?
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destindigi asked: There have been mechanics that turn cards face down, flip them, had them dropped over the table and even ripped up(in Unglued). It seems that with double faced cards all physical uses of a Magic card have been attempted for mechanics and abilities. Do you believe there are still design opportunities in the physical features of the cards themselves?
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drsylvan asked: I'm remaining cautiously optimistic about double-faced cards, but I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how new players will understand the mechanic. It seems like the least beginner-friendly thing since Future Sight, or maybe phasing, just due to the logistics---does R&D have some secret weapons to make this more accessible?
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pseudolias asked: Why are the white ghosts/spirits benevolent while the blue ones are malevolent?
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luminumcan asked: Spirits/Geists don't seem to be counted as a "monster" type. Some of the previewed Spirits we have seem Human-friendly, while others seem malevolent. What led to this decision, rather than making them just a fourth kind of monster?
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eternalcheechako asked: When a stranger asks you what you do, about what percentage of the time do they know what magic is?
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segoli asked: Have you got any thoughts concerning the Gizmodo article from a woman who dated Jon Finkel (google "my brief okcupid affair with a world champion magic the gathering player" if you've not seen it)? What do you do to combat the potential social stigma associated with the admittedly very nerdy hobby of playing Magic, and what can players do with regard to diminishing that stigma?
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eternalcheechako asked: Did you guys watch any specific horror movies for source material?
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eternalcheechako asked: So there is now a human lord. Kinda. Did he happen in design or development? How big a battle was it to get him printed?
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eternalcheechako asked: How are there any white flip cards white since none of the monsters are in white?
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hardwired-artificer asked: How hard was it to get double-faced cards to happen? They seem like they might be more of a hassle to try and use than not; but cool nonetheless. Also, why was it decided to use this new mechanic instead of re-using flip cards?
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injusto asked: First, let me tell you I can't wait to play at the Innistrad pre-release to try the new Mechanic X. After this I would like to know what kind of measures did you take for the coming days of "Maro is destroying MTG with these flipcards!!!"?
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sarroth asked: I'm very excited to see new enemy-colored dual lands. How do they fit in Innistrad, considering the tribes are all allied-colors?
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eternalcheechako asked: What is the solid colored circle on the left side of the type line on the backs of double faced cards?
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eternalcheechako asked: What was the playtest name of "Ludevic's Test Subject/Abomination"?
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absol-lutely asked: when i draw a double faced card am i obligated to show the back of it to my oppenent if he or she asks?
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destindigi asked: What happened to the little tombstone that used to be on flashback cards?
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foxerbeta asked: Now with the double faced cards... is there any chance of a Legendary Creature transforming on a Planeswalker and/or vice versa?
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segoli asked: Does every double-faced card have the same artist for each face?
"Every Two Sides Has a Story" →
The design if Innistrad is a little more revolutionary than most. Have no idea what I’m talking about? Go read this article. Have an idea? Also, go read this article.
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chahmtg asked: For the creature type Werewolf, was Lycanthrope ever a consideration? Or even a new word like Lycant. One side could be Lycant Human and the other side a Lycant Wolf.
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thelastfayth asked: Mr. Rosewater: Can you tell the day when you of the site are going to reveal the mechanics of Innistrad?
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pixelador asked: Not sure if this has been asked already, but what do you use to put your Tales from the Pit comics together?
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hymntotourach asked: Are all of the questions from "Another day of R&D productivity lost" TftP comics based on actual questions that R&D members ask and try to answer?
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benapplegate asked: In this new era of top-down block design (woohoo!), how involved is Creative in the early stages of a set?
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aljones15 asked: Magic sets are usually epic, have you ever considered a set centered on a few people and a small space especially in light of the planes walkers? I feel like the smaller physical space and emphasis on a few key characters would change the nature of design radically.
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mibnub asked: It appears that a lot of Innistrad's (and also other horror theme's) story is brought out by the night or moon, does this mean Innistrad is boring during the day, and that all the excitement is reserved for the night, or is there still depth/action to the story even during the day?
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eternalcheechako asked: Do you even look at a specific color and CMC and think, "we need something there"? Or is that the realm of development? On an unrelated note, we need another white 3-power flier for 3. Flickerwisp is lonely. (The other three cards weren't designed for me)
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eternalcheechako asked: Why are previews starting this week? Do we get four weeks of previews for some reason?
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"State of Design 2011" →
Once a year, I look back at the previous year of design and give my opinions as the Head Designer. How did the Scars of Mirrodin (and more) block do in my opinion? Check out the article. Also, I give some teases about what to expect in Innistrad.
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trompinha asked: Are the Commander (the previously unreleased ones) cards Modern legal?
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jumboto asked: Do you still make magic puzzles/riddles similar to the ones found in Magic the Puzzling? Personally I'd love to see a second volume of the book.
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mibnub asked: Is your State of Design article really coming next week? Seem's a little early this year compared to last years at least.
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tehpoker asked: Dear Mr. Rosewater, you are the Magic Head Designer, you're the author of a weekly column, you're married and have kids. And on top of that, you claim to read every single email, post, tweet and tumblr message that goes your way. My question is how do you manage all that?
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thrutimeandspace asked: How many questions go unanswered? :(
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eternalcheechako asked: For those of you who have the access, which is the go to reference: Gatherer or Multiverse?
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mibnub asked: Does R&D intentionally try to make at least one angel in every set coming out from now on?
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injusto asked: Who would win? Eldrazi or Phyrexians?
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eternalcheechako asked: On what occasions is lunch provided for you guys?
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