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Eej posted:Dream Trawler is basically the textbook definition of "splash for this one card" Worth it to the point that there is strong consideration to force white or blue pack one in case of a pack 2/3 Dream Trawler.
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axeil posted:On the topic of LGSs needing to pay people in wizard poker scrip, have any stores figured out they primarily exist as a way for people to play the game and start charging covers or table fees? Seems like this would solve a lot of the problem of the financial squeeze between WOTC and the costs of retail. A lot of people don't like paying for a table, they feel like they should get product out of it. It's dumb, but I'm just saying what I've seen from stores near me. One does say there's a table fee, but it's waived if you spend at least a tenner in a transaction, and if you're there for FNM or whatever that's pretty good cover. Tbh if you're a regular it's probably if ores anyway, but I'm willing to bet it comes into play with the Yu-Gi-Oh crowd.
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Jan 30, 2020 11:06
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D&D groups don't seem to have objections to paying for tables, I guess TCG players are already paying for cards etc. so charging for tables too makes it feel like the store is double-dipping? I like the idea of a minimum spend that some of you have mentioned.
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Jan 30, 2020 11:10
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going to a game store when they're not running an event that you'd have to pay for anyway is totally alien to me anyway. that's what kitchen tables (or university common spaces) are for
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Jan 30, 2020 11:20
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ungulateman posted:going to a game store when they're not running an event that you'd have to pay for anyway is totally alien to me anyway. that's what kitchen tables (or university common spaces) are for Not everyone has access to a university common space, and meeting up in town instead of everyone making their way to your place can be a lot more convenient, especially after work. It's a flaw with our capitalist society, there's few places you can exist, outside your own home, that don't cost you to be there. Libraries don't even work for this, because good luck keeping the 5man EDH group quiet
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Jan 30, 2020 11:32
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axeil posted:On the topic of LGSs needing to pay people in wizard poker scrip, have any stores figured out they primarily exist as a way for people to play the game and start charging covers or table fees? Seems like this would solve a lot of the problem of the financial squeeze between WOTC and the costs of retail. 90% of stores in NYC do this. But most of them also have a threshold that if you spend $X at the store or enter a paid tournament, the fee is waved.
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Jan 30, 2020 12:21
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The presence of a game library also sweetens the pot for this. There's a board game cafe in Boston that functions as half coffee shop / half de facto board game "streaming subscription" and I imagine that's quite common elsewhere. Of course the real ticket is functioning as a bar, but spilled booze does not get along with arbitrarily expensive cardboard.
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Jan 30, 2020 14:39
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ilmucche posted:Yeah but if the board doesn't want to give them a licence the owner can tell them "screw the rules, I have money" and they'll get licenced. That is absolutely not how it works in many states. In a number of places, the number of liquor licenses is capped, and if you want one you need to buy it from someone else who's looking to sell.
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Jan 30, 2020 15:33
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My LGS is well lit and offers snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and has a board game library. They also have clearly marked signage for different board games, Warhammer, Dungeons and Dragons, and even some pre-owned old video games. I'm pretty sure they're going for the premium thing. I'm also a member there so I give them 10 bucks a month and get a discount on cards and some other small perks. They also have board game nights at some restaurants in town and go to nearby conventions with a booth. They are no where near StarCityGames level, but they are only a couple hours away from it.
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Jan 30, 2020 16:40
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When I was in second grade I "worked" after school at the local card shop because the owner didn't know a thing about magic. It was so long ago I can't even remember what I did other than show the guy how to look up card prices in Scrye magazine and the only compensation I remember getting is  e: in retrospect thats a cool, if overcosted, card. and skeletons riding flying turtles is very Da Share Zone
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Jan 30, 2020 16:49
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My LGS has a table fee of 3 bucks, but it goes on a store gift card and any purchase of at least 3 bucks covers it. You could just buy a soda and a sandwich for while you play D&D and you'd be covered.
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Jan 30, 2020 16:57
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Salvor_Hardin posted:When I was in second grade I "worked" after school at the local card shop because the owner didn't know a thing about magic. It was so long ago I can't even remember what I did other than show the guy how to look up card prices in Scrye magazine and the only compensation I remember getting is LOL that owns. Put it in a Grixis commander pile with The Scorpion God and have a fun time at a super casual table.
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Jan 30, 2020 17:01
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My LGS would be even deader if they tried to charge for hanging out, even though they do have a pretty decent game library. People would already rather stay at home and drink or smoke weed while they play commander, so they don't really need another excuse. And the public library is literally in the same building, so there's always that option for table space. Oh drat, I just remembered I used to play Shadowrun at that library like 25 years ago. 
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Jan 30, 2020 17:03
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Literally never noticed the skeletons on turtles until just now.
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Jan 30, 2020 17:03
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Phanatic posted:That is absolutely not how it works in many states. In a number of places, the number of liquor licenses is capped, and if you want one you need to buy it from someone else who's looking to sell. I think you've taken "screw the rules I have money" way too seriously.
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Jan 30, 2020 18:36
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Eej posted:Dream Trawler is basically the textbook definition of "splash for this one card" There are plenty of formats where I think this type of splashing is wrong, but this format is rather extreme on the slow/grindy side, reminds me a bit of Dominaria in that regard, and so it's definitely right here. PJOmega posted:Worth it to the point that there is strong consideration to force white or blue pack one in case of a pack 2/3 Dream Trawler. I'm definitely not passing on the two strongest colors pack 1 in the hopes I get a busted rare in later packs. Green and Black are just way too good in this format.
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Salvor_Hardin posted:When I was in second grade I "worked" after school at the local card shop because the owner didn't know a thing about magic. It was so long ago I can't even remember what I did other than show the guy how to look up card prices in Scrye magazine and the only compensation I remember getting is I reckon that would be playable in limited at 4cmc. Blocks something small, makes something big smaller, messes up combat maths.
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Jan 30, 2020 21:36
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Apparently something called magic:Mana strike was released today. Its a f2p mobile game so uh, probably not great
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Jan 30, 2020 21:45
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Just adding to LGSchat, running a retail store is a special kind of hell and will crush most people’s spirits in short order. Those who enjoy it and run one properly don’t get near the reward they should.
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Jan 30, 2020 22:04
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You’re extremely luck with your LGS experience if you think rules that amount to “make your store not a dank closet” are specifically to damage customers.
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Jan 30, 2020 22:14
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I wouldn’t force blue white just in the hopes of seeing dream trawler but green white is v, v solid in this format and if you’re in green you can usually splash whatever you want especially if you have some caryatids or omen of the hunts.
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mandatory lesbian posted:Apparently something called magic:Mana strike was released today. Its a f2p mobile game so uh, probably not great
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Jan 30, 2020 23:02
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idk what it was called but the arena twitch extension everyone used before was better than the one everyone uses now. (haven't watched any streams in a long while).
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Jan 31, 2020 01:18
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Extremely necessary and good https://twitter.com/aceanddeuceMTG/status/1223089149885874182
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Jan 31, 2020 08:02
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Lol, no shorts or sandals. Gotta look professional while playing a children's card game!
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Jan 31, 2020 08:07
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Someone call the fashion police!
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The fact they had to say "if you wear smelly clothes or smell yourself we will penalize you" is astounding. Why is it only magic players seem to have an issue with grooming themselves?
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axeil posted:The fact they had to say "if you wear smelly clothes or smell yourself we will penalize you" is astounding. Why is it only magic players seem to have an issue with grooming themselves? Oh you sweet summer child
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Jan 31, 2020 08:43
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axeil posted:The fact they had to say "if you wear smelly clothes or smell yourself we will penalize you" is astounding. Why is it only magic players seem to have an issue with grooming themselves? I have heard it's a pretty common problem for Yu-Gi-Oh players too.
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axeil posted:The fact they had to say "if you wear smelly clothes or smell yourself we will penalize you" is astounding. Why is it only magic players seem to have an issue with grooming themselves? Its more a man problem specifically, MTG just has a heavy bent of male players
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axeil posted:The fact they had to say "if you wear smelly clothes or smell yourself we will penalize you" is astounding. Why is it only magic players seem to have an issue with grooming themselves? This is also a big issue with gaming/anime conventions.
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Jan 31, 2020 13:24
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The gently caress is this? Literally unplayable
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Jan 31, 2020 13:59
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Lol what Triggers constellation, repeatable aura, can be a kill spell with context.
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Jan 31, 2020 14:11
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GoutPatrol posted:Lol what Yeah but when have any of those effects ever been playable
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Jan 31, 2020 14:17
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GoutPatrol posted:Lol what Sure but it should be Mogis' Favor
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Perry Mason Jar posted:The gently caress is this? Do you play Draft or Sealed ever?
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Jan 31, 2020 14:45
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Perry Mason Jar posted:Sure but it should be Mogis' Favor Nope, since Mogis is singular, you still add apostrophe then s.
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TacoNight posted:Nope, since Mogis is singular, you still add apostrophe then s. i thought either was correct, and it's just a question of following style guides
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TacoNight posted:Nope, since Mogis is singular, you still add apostrophe then s. Huh, I guess you're right. Mostly right anyway! quote:The examples given in the Chicago Manual include “Kansas’s legislature,” “Marx’s theories,” “Dickens’s novels,” “Berlioz’s works,” “Borges’s library,” “Camus’s novels,” and “Jesus’s adherents.” It looks weird to me. Anyway I'm trying to craft a UB Thassa Deep Dwelling Escape/Enchantment deck and it's a good card to me also I have never made a deck before.
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Perry Mason Jar posted:The gently caress is this? It's very solid in limited, hth.
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