Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/magic-the-gathering-drive-to-work-podcast 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! Copyright 2024 Wizards of the Coast 627890 5ef741e7-5f16-567f-9cb1-47fce0397153 no en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:05 -0700 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:31:17 -0700 https://magic.wizards.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/EqH8gqHzmdHdnuv891Z4ssaFEHXwIMtabxBiXkjtdDY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxNDU0LzE2MjE5/ODQ3MTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://magic.wizards.com/ episodic Mark Rosewater 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! Join Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Mark Rosewater as he shares stories, insights, and more while driving to work. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers Wizards of the Coast adam.styborski@wizards.com No No 1332 1332 #1332: Video Production full 371b4707-36e8-44a1-afbf-177392356cfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb22d8f1 For eight years, I was in charge of overseeing final-day video production for the Pro Tour. In this podcast, I talk all about it.

]]> For eight years, I was in charge of overseeing final-day video production for the Pro Tour. In this podcast, I talk all about it.

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1978 For eight years, I was in charge of overseeing final-day video production for the Pro Tour. In this podcast, I talk all about it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1331 1331 #1331: Secrets of Strixhaven Set Design with Reggie Valk full 382973bf-b49f-4322-8213-b436190f06b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6831ad8 In this podcast, I sit down with Reggie Valk, set design lead for Secrets of Strixhaven, to talk about the set's design.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Reggie Valk, set design lead for Secrets of Strixhaven, to talk about the set's design.

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2067 In this podcast, I sit down with Reggie Valk, set design lead for Secrets of Strixhaven, to talk about the set's design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1330 1330 #1330: Charms full 28709a3c-ec7a-4f4a-9df1-d4c5e43096be https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4da0bf5 This podcast talks about the history of Charms in Magic.

]]> This podcast talks about the history of Charms in Magic.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1931 This podcast talks about the history of Charms in Magic.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1329 1329 #1329: Secrets of Strixhaven Design full ea3fab2a-b9ee-4df1-bf35-ea4b960a9c96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c9cacc6 In this podcast, I talk about the design of Secrets of Strixhaven.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the design of Secrets of Strixhaven.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2042 In this podcast, I talk about the design of Secrets of Strixhaven.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1328 1328 #1328: Nostalgia full 134d7207-8e0f-4e11-8122-0b4fe415b60e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b8efe44 This podcast is all about how Magic design interacts with nostalgia.

]]> This podcast is all about how Magic design interacts with nostalgia.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2175 This podcast is all about how Magic design interacts with nostalgia.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1327 1327 #1327: More Blogatog full 3ce0e65f-41ae-4943-bd7e-37feaf927585 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8244970 It's been over a decade since I did a podcast about Blogatog, my blog where I answer questions daily, so I felt it was time for a second podcast on it.

]]> It's been over a decade since I did a podcast about Blogatog, my blog where I answer questions daily, so I felt it was time for a second podcast on it.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2517 It's been over a decade since I did a podcast about Blogatog, my blog where I answer questions daily, so I felt it was time for a second podcast on it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1326 1326 #1326: How I Have Changed as a Designer full 912fd2c4-e442-4584-b421-248e0bbd183c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3276f99f Last year, I celebrated my 30th anniversary of working at Wizards of the Coast and on Magic. In this episode, I look back and explore how I've changed as a designer over the last three decades.

]]> Last year, I celebrated my 30th anniversary of working at Wizards of the Coast and on Magic. In this episode, I look back and explore how I've changed as a designer over the last three decades.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2014 Last year, I celebrated my 30th anniversary of working at Wizards of the Coast and on Magic. In this episode, I look back and explore how I've changed as a designer over the last three decades.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1325 1325 #1325: Secret Lair with Lindsey Bartell full c7d2e10c-4df5-4589-9cb1-5865f38b6d92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/369ad987 In this episode, I sit down with Senior Director Lindsey Bartell to talk about Secret Lair.

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Senior Director Lindsey Bartell to talk about Secret Lair.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1872 In this episode, I sit down with Senior Director Lindsey Bartell to talk about Secret Lair.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1324 1324 #1324: New Phyrexia full 28fb018b-f60e-40b4-a5d0-8da840695408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e60a9a40 This podcast is another in my ongoing quest to talk about every Magic expansion. In it, I talk about the third set in the Scars of Mirrodin block, New Phyrexia.

]]> This podcast is another in my ongoing quest to talk about every Magic expansion. In it, I talk about the third set in the Scars of Mirrodin block, New Phyrexia.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2000 This podcast is another in my ongoing quest to talk about every Magic expansion. In it, I talk about the third set in the Scars of Mirrodin block, New Phyrexia.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1323 1323 #1323: Collector Numbers full e9b55ebe-96d0-4f1c-b62b-81f5197fae73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8edc5c6 Do I have 30 minutes of content about collector numbers? It turns out I do.

]]> Do I have 30 minutes of content about collector numbers? It turns out I do.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2025 Do I have 30 minutes of content about collector numbers? It turns out I do.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1322 1322 #1322: Stretching Boundaries full e15926cf-d31e-48f9-8ba9-6fb248dad5b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f79879a In this podcast, I respond to a post that proposed Magic should "stick to its fantasy roots." As a Magic historian, I make the case that Magic has been stretching the boundaries of what fantasy is since Limited Edition (Alpha). For those who like deep dives into Magic history, this episode is for you.

]]> In this podcast, I respond to a post that proposed Magic should "stick to its fantasy roots." As a Magic historian, I make the case that Magic has been stretching the boundaries of what fantasy is since Limited Edition (Alpha). For those who like deep dives into Magic history, this episode is for you.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2024 In this podcast, I respond to a post that proposed Magic should "stick to its fantasy roots." As a Magic historian, I make the case that Magic has been stretching the boundaries of what fantasy is since Limited Edition (Alpha). For those who like deep dives into Magic history, this episode is for you.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1321 1321 #1321: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Eric Engelhard full 359ad8fa-30ef-474d-968e-be6e05ba93fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5b0f2e7 For this week's podcast, I sit down with Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lead Designer Eric Engelhard to talk about the set's design.

]]> For this week's podcast, I sit down with Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lead Designer Eric Engelhard to talk about the set's design.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2049 For this week's podcast, I sit down with Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lead Designer Eric Engelhard to talk about the set's design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1320 1320 #1320: Slideshow full 12d2883a-abb3-429e-a08d-2867f16d9d5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/85ffa828 One of our latest design processes involves a slideshow where we show off every card in an upcoming set and make final comments before everything is locked down. In this podcast, I talk all about the evolution of the slideshow.

]]> One of our latest design processes involves a slideshow where we show off every card in an upcoming set and make final comments before everything is locked down. In this podcast, I talk all about the evolution of the slideshow.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1858 One of our latest design processes involves a slideshow where we show off every card in an upcoming set and make final comments before everything is locked down. In this podcast, I talk all about the evolution of the slideshow.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1319 1319 #1319: Energy full 0ca0b940-064b-4244-8ec5-acfaabfe84ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f5ba384 This podcast is all about the journey of the energy mechanic, from its original inception during Mirrodin design all the way to its first appearance in Kaladesh and beyond.

]]> This podcast is all about the journey of the energy mechanic, from its original inception during Mirrodin design all the way to its first appearance in Kaladesh and beyond.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1857 This podcast is all about the journey of the energy mechanic, from its original inception during Mirrodin design all the way to its first appearance in Kaladesh and beyond.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1318 1318 #1318: Layering Your Mechanics full fd40adcb-4a0c-4a40-9891-a357c3e6a9c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b84f14b This podcast is a companion to this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column. I talk all about how to slowly add mechanics to your set.

]]> This podcast is a companion to this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column. I talk all about how to slowly add mechanics to your set.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2210 This podcast is a companion to this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column. I talk all about how to slowly add mechanics to your set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1317 1317 #1317: The Magic Dojo with Frank Kusumoto full 8411a172-6dd8-4e7c-b23a-9e78944184b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0b1a0ad The Magic Dojo was the very first major online gathering spot for the Magic community. In this podcast, I speak with its creator, Frank Kusumoto, to talk all about it.

]]> The Magic Dojo was the very first major online gathering spot for the Magic community. In this podcast, I speak with its creator, Frank Kusumoto, to talk all about it.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2020 The Magic Dojo was the very first major online gathering spot for the Magic community. In this podcast, I speak with its creator, Frank Kusumoto, to talk all about it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1316 1316 #1316: Mirrodin Besieged full 50389533-8c11-43fb-a4ca-9f245127837e https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb5328c8 This podcast is another in my quest to record a podcast about every Magic expansion. This time, I talk about Mirrodin Besieged, the second set in the Scars of Mirrodin block and a set with one of the most unique Prereleases of all time.

]]> This podcast is another in my quest to record a podcast about every Magic expansion. This time, I talk about Mirrodin Besieged, the second set in the Scars of Mirrodin block and a set with one of the most unique Prereleases of all time.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1841 This podcast is another in my quest to record a podcast about every Magic expansion. This time, I talk about Mirrodin Besieged, the second set in the Scars of Mirrodin block and a set with one of the most unique Prereleases of all time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1315 1315 #1315: Evasion full 16e1613c-4bd5-4f8b-b4e5-0ec0230be61d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5c8278c In this podcast, I talk about a core element of every design: making sure your creatures can get through and help the game end.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a core element of every design: making sure your creatures can get through and help the game end.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2105 In this podcast, I talk about a core element of every design: making sure your creatures can get through and help the game end.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1314 1314 #1314: BroadwayCon 2026 full d366fd03-e6be-40df-8cca-1643d1fef1c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a312416c Every year, my oldest daughter Rachel and I attend BroadwayCon, a convention dedicated to Broadway, and each year I make a podcast about it, taking all the things I learned and comparing them to Magic design. This podcast is about this year's trip.

]]> Every year, my oldest daughter Rachel and I attend BroadwayCon, a convention dedicated to Broadway, and each year I make a podcast about it, taking all the things I learned and comparing them to Magic design. This podcast is about this year's trip.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1930 Every year, my oldest daughter Rachel and I attend BroadwayCon, a convention dedicated to Broadway, and each year I make a podcast about it, taking all the things I learned and comparing them to Magic design. This podcast is about this year's trip.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1313 1313 #1313: Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Design with Jadine Klomparens full a87dce05-5988-41c2-9c56-f5e26b8dbb47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13c7d79f In this podcast, I sit down with Jadine Klomparens, the play design lead for Lorwyn Eclipsed, to talk about how the set was structured and balanced.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Jadine Klomparens, the play design lead for Lorwyn Eclipsed, to talk about how the set was structured and balanced.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1792 In this podcast, I sit down with Jadine Klomparens, the play design lead for Lorwyn Eclipsed, to talk about how the set was structured and balanced.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1312 1312 #1312: Kai Budde full 2265843b-a50a-4ec9-a203-7bc1d7666e7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b9a0a16 I spent eight years working on the Pro Tour overseeing the feature matches and final-day video coverage. Those eight years just happened to overlap with the greatest run in professional Magic where Pro Tour legend Kai Budde won seven Pro Tours in five years. This podcast honors Kai, who sadly passed away last week, talking all about that epic run.

]]> I spent eight years working on the Pro Tour overseeing the feature matches and final-day video coverage. Those eight years just happened to overlap with the greatest run in professional Magic where Pro Tour legend Kai Budde won seven Pro Tours in five years. This podcast honors Kai, who sadly passed away last week, talking all about that epic run.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2143 I spent eight years working on the Pro Tour overseeing the feature matches and final-day video coverage. Those eight years just happened to overlap with the greatest run in professional Magic where Pro Tour legend Kai Budde won seven Pro Tours in five years. This podcast honors Kai, who sadly passed away last week, talking all about that epic run.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1311 1311 #1311: Lorwyn Eclipsed Creative with Neale LaPlante Johnson full b8c208c7-706e-4588-b93c-53f58a6936d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/622dfb0b In this podcast, I sit down with Neale LaPlante Johnson, the creative lead of Lorwyn Eclipsed, to talk all about the worldbuilding for the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Neale LaPlante Johnson, the creative lead of Lorwyn Eclipsed, to talk all about the worldbuilding for the set.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1975 In this podcast, I sit down with Neale LaPlante Johnson, the creative lead of Lorwyn Eclipsed, to talk all about the worldbuilding for the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1310 1310 #1310: Color Matters full 490c9e35-9828-405f-baa5-d567a34454c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9f38aeb In this podcast, I talk about a big theme from Lorwyn Eclipsed called "color matters."

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a big theme from Lorwyn Eclipsed called "color matters."

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1993 In this podcast, I talk about a big theme from Lorwyn Eclipsed called "color matters."

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1309 1309 #1309: Subgames full 1ba318ee-6379-4507-800e-01729d51dccf https://share.transistor.fm/s/08b2e3a5 In this podcast, I talk about a very narrow type of design: Magic cards that interrupt the game and initiate a subgame.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a very narrow type of design: Magic cards that interrupt the game and initiate a subgame.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1887 In this podcast, I talk about a very narrow type of design: Magic cards that interrupt the game and initiate a subgame.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1308 1308 #1308: Lorwyn Eclipsed Vision Design full 1485eb5f-d373-47ee-bf49-6f5d1bd4a7ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/05c0279e In this podcast, I talk all about the vision design for Lorwyn Eclipsed.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the vision design for Lorwyn Eclipsed.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2299 In this podcast, I talk all about the vision design for Lorwyn Eclipsed.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1307 1307 #1307: Why Blocks Aren't Returning full 913df2b2-a528-4500-b4a9-ebae1d9fd0d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52adac08 A common topic on my blog is why some players want to return to blocks. I spend this podcast talking through the various reasons this is unlikely to happen.

]]> A common topic on my blog is why some players want to return to blocks. I spend this podcast talking through the various reasons this is unlikely to happen.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2094 A common topic on my blog is why some players want to return to blocks. I spend this podcast talking through the various reasons this is unlikely to happen.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1306 1306 #1306: Subjectivity in Design full 5fd1b026-2f70-4338-956f-118ca713c71e https://share.transistor.fm/s/387c66e6 Part of a designer's job involves figuring out what to include and what not to include. In this podcast, I talk about subjectivity in Magic design.

]]> Part of a designer's job involves figuring out what to include and what not to include. In this podcast, I talk about subjectivity in Magic design.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2223 Part of a designer's job involves figuring out what to include and what not to include. In this podcast, I talk about subjectivity in Magic design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1305 1305 #1305: Alara Reborn full d6bd06f1-9848-4929-a339-f592b5706e04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63bc2401 In this podcast, I talk about the third set of the Shards of Alara block.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the third set of the Shards of Alara block.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2084 In this podcast, I talk about the third set of the Shards of Alara block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1304 1304 #1304: Upkeep full ca09b7e6-c01f-452f-9dd1-131349a9030c https://share.transistor.fm/s/99d06be6 In this podcast, I call the upkeep step the appendix of Magic. Why? Listen in as I talk all about the origin and history of upkeep.

]]> In this podcast, I call the upkeep step the appendix of Magic. Why? Listen in as I talk all about the origin and history of upkeep.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2018 In this podcast, I call the upkeep step the appendix of Magic. Why? Listen in as I talk all about the origin and history of upkeep.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1303 1303 #1303: Conflux full 7d3b4a60-6b7e-414c-a2eb-28a91fc6d59a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1d3f9de In this podcast, I talk about the second set of the Shards of Alara block, Conflux.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the second set of the Shards of Alara block, Conflux.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1832 In this podcast, I talk about the second set of the Shards of Alara block, Conflux.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1302 1302 #1302: 30 Years, Part 4 full 898f5cb5-50e5-4f22-8401-955340f6425e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c8ac87d This is my fourth and final episode talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> This is my fourth and final episode talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2198 This is my fourth and final episode talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1301 1301 #1301: Resources full d712867c-e590-4f1a-a98d-d67c0fbeb77b https://share.transistor.fm/s/842bb763 There are a lot of costs you can pay other than mana. In this episode, I talk about different types of resources in Magic.

]]> There are a lot of costs you can pay other than mana. In this episode, I talk about different types of resources in Magic.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2042 There are a lot of costs you can pay other than mana. In this episode, I talk about different types of resources in Magic.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1300 1300 #1300: 30 Years, Part 3 full 7ccfa96f-07ee-4c4d-9523-4212170350a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b943d8cf This is part three of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> This is part three of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1911 This is part three of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1299 1299 #1299: Color Pie Evolution full 14a97fc9-21f7-4e56-89c9-a6877e9fece3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afec83bc In this episode, I talk about how the color pie has evolved over the last three decades.

]]> In this episode, I talk about how the color pie has evolved over the last three decades.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1857 In this episode, I talk about how the color pie has evolved over the last three decades.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1298 1298 #1298: 30 Years, Part 2 full 07532d26-6a4d-450f-945c-882e9a776860 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89712c39 This podcast is part two of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> This podcast is part two of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1966 This podcast is part two of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1297 1297 #1297: Commander Design with Melissa DeTora full cd9b0899-512f-40b4-a277-3e97f05d48b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b75d6dc In this podcast, I sit down with Melissa DeTora, the leader of the Casual Play Design team, to talk about Commander design.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Melissa DeTora, the leader of the Casual Play Design team, to talk about Commander design.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1928 In this podcast, I sit down with Melissa DeTora, the leader of the Casual Play Design team, to talk about Commander design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1296 1296 #1296: 30 Years, Part 1 full ca2962d2-eacf-4fd5-aea2-1a79e230b750 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a31d0b50 This podcast is part one of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> This podcast is part one of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1892 This podcast is part one of a four-part series talking about 30 big design evolutions since I started working at Wizards of the Coast in October 1995. This is based on a three-part series I did in my Making Magic column.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1295 1295 #1295: Eventide full b6ad699e-5d24-4a4a-85f9-a3e7d168f383 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bea24bec In this podcast, I talk all about the design of the fourth set in the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block, Eventide.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the design of the fourth set in the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block, Eventide.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1884 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of the fourth set in the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block, Eventide.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1294 1294 #1294: Moxen and Lotuses full c5edb122-a88a-4105-83df-a641d41c8181 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87d959e0 In this podcast, I talk about the design of every card with Mox or Lotus in the name designed as a spiritual successor to Limited Edition (Alpha)'s Moxen and Black Lotus.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the design of every card with Mox or Lotus in the name designed as a spiritual successor to Limited Edition (Alpha)'s Moxen and Black Lotus.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2204 In this podcast, I talk about the design of every card with Mox or Lotus in the name designed as a spiritual successor to Limited Edition (Alpha)'s Moxen and Black Lotus.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1293 1293 #1293: Avatar: The Last Airbender with Chris Mooney full 57f1155d-44a9-4c13-b61a-bf74a7d532a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7788d17d In this podcast, I sit down with Lead Set Designer Chris Mooney to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® | Avatar: The Last Airbender™.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Lead Set Designer Chris Mooney to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® | Avatar: The Last Airbender™.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1980 In this podcast, I sit down with Lead Set Designer Chris Mooney to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® | Avatar: The Last Airbender™.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1292 1292 #1292: Designing for a Format full c8abf46f-3ce4-4a1c-be9e-7ec967faba90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4fb46b4 This episode talks about why it's good for R&D to design around a format you play.

]]> This episode talks about why it's good for R&D to design around a format you play.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1872 This episode talks about why it's good for R&D to design around a format you play.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1291 1291 #1291: Starting a Podcast full 3f1aedc5-317b-433a-8b18-2d2c8574acd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4300d0e This podcast is all about how to start a podcast of your own.

]]> This podcast is all about how to start a podcast of your own.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2006 This podcast is all about how to start a podcast of your own.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1290 1290 #1290: Persistence full 3580fa63-a308-4776-bbdc-3ecfff006207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17f7ccfd Sometimes, the greatest design skill is to never give up. In this podcast, I talk about times it took a while for an idea to make it to print.

]]> Sometimes, the greatest design skill is to never give up. In this podcast, I talk about times it took a while for an idea to make it to print.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1855 Sometimes, the greatest design skill is to never give up. In this podcast, I talk about times it took a while for an idea to make it to print.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1289 1289 #1289: Lessons Learned – Murders at Karlov Manor full eabd2e04-d42c-440e-a5ae-0dafff8b1a05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db0afa16 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and walk through all the design lessons I learned. This time, I discuss Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and walk through all the design lessons I learned. This time, I discuss Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2195 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and walk through all the design lessons I learned. This time, I discuss Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1288 1288 #1288: Hybrid in Commander full 7bfb426d-50ab-42da-8780-d1d771b808dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/47fa630b When the Commander Format Panel visited Wizards, I gave a presentation pitching why I felt it was important to change how hybrid worked in Commander. This podcast goes over the contents of that presentation and explains my reasoning for the change.

]]> When the Commander Format Panel visited Wizards, I gave a presentation pitching why I felt it was important to change how hybrid worked in Commander. This podcast goes over the contents of that presentation and explains my reasoning for the change.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1910 When the Commander Format Panel visited Wizards, I gave a presentation pitching why I felt it was important to change how hybrid worked in Commander. This podcast goes over the contents of that presentation and explains my reasoning for the change.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1287 1287 #1287: New York Comic Con 2025 full 4674a89f-8884-4d83-bf5e-a58e6c61003f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8aad013 I just returned from New York Comic Con. This podcast talks all about it.

]]> I just returned from New York Comic Con. This podcast talks all about it.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2002 I just returned from New York Comic Con. This podcast talks all about it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1286 1286 #1286: Proliferate full 824840c3-0f7b-47a6-8fd6-047ffcf06229 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d849e55 This podcast talks about the history of the proliferate mechanic.

]]> This podcast talks about the history of the proliferate mechanic.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1815 This podcast talks about the history of the proliferate mechanic.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1285 1285 #1285: Top 20 Most Influential Expansions, Part 3 full a20396a8-3b23-4373-8831-8d9b1535ed49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b16eace0 This is part three of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> This is part three of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2039 This is part three of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1284 1284 #1284: Top 20 Most Influential Expansions, Part 2 full 12c5820d-d901-416f-b394-bc52f7d33ca9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f465284a This is part two of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> This is part two of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1846 This is part two of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1283 1283 #1283: Top 20 Most Influential Expansions, Part 1 full 423d3a17-ded5-4305-adfe-b99d26c2c42e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ce87da This podcast is part one of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> This podcast is part one of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2038 This podcast is part one of three going over my talk from MagicCon: Atlanta looking at the top 20 most influential Magic expansions of all time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1282 1282 #1282: MagicCon: Atlanta 2025 full d57c4d32-24bf-4533-ba0e-639d0f0512c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b5d169d I just got back from MagicCon: Atlanta, and in this podcast, I talk all about it.

]]> I just got back from MagicCon: Atlanta, and in this podcast, I talk all about it.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1861 I just got back from MagicCon: Atlanta, and in this podcast, I talk all about it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1281 1281 #1281: Early One-Drop Creatures full eafb9d73-9969-48c6-b0c8-2c2a639d55ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/27db837b This podcast is a look back at the early creatures that only cost one mana.

]]> This podcast is a look back at the early creatures that only cost one mana.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1977 This podcast is a look back at the early creatures that only cost one mana.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1280 1280 #1280: MagicCon Prep full dd7ca6dd-b582-43a1-b22c-6d0030d22eaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/d90746f6 In this podcast, I talk about the things I have to do to prepare for an upcoming MagicCon (in this case, MagicCon: Atlanta).

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the things I have to do to prepare for an upcoming MagicCon (in this case, MagicCon: Atlanta).

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2035 In this podcast, I talk about the things I have to do to prepare for an upcoming MagicCon (in this case, MagicCon: Atlanta).

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1279 1279 #1279: Saviors of Kamigawa full 22db7975-3258-4260-a70a-92a760e0d52e https://share.transistor.fm/s/225bd6f0 This podcast is another in my quest to talk about every Magic expansion. This time I talk about the third set in the Champions of Kamigawa block, Saviors of Kamigawa.

]]> This podcast is another in my quest to talk about every Magic expansion. This time I talk about the third set in the Champions of Kamigawa block, Saviors of Kamigawa.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2043 This podcast is another in my quest to talk about every Magic expansion. This time I talk about the third set in the Champions of Kamigawa block, Saviors of Kamigawa.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1278 1278 #1278: History of Returns full 02dbebd9-08af-475f-9cc1-2dce9727d6ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/d349c791 In this podcast, I talk about the times we returned to settings that we'd already visited.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the times we returned to settings that we'd already visited.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1932 In this podcast, I talk about the times we returned to settings that we'd already visited.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1277 1277 #1277: Betrayers of Kamigawa full e0886923-1353-4ce7-ac73-b7401dbdd49f https://share.transistor.fm/s/64d4b500 This podcast is another in my quest to cover every Magic expansion.

]]> This podcast is another in my quest to cover every Magic expansion.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1820 This podcast is another in my quest to cover every Magic expansion.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1276 1276 #1276: Ante full e2e77f9a-1a4d-4103-b931-0c85aa9e63d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ac60231 This podcast is about the most hated mechanic in the history of Magic, ante.

]]> This podcast is about the most hated mechanic in the history of Magic, ante.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1835 This podcast is about the most hated mechanic in the history of Magic, ante.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1275 1275 #1275: Aesthetic Color Pie full a47e9fdd-0e7f-42e5-8ca7-abe2814b362b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ded488cb In this podcast, I talk about a specific aspect of the color pie and how modern design requires that we care about it.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a specific aspect of the color pie and how modern design requires that we care about it.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2009 In this podcast, I talk about a specific aspect of the color pie and how modern design requires that we care about it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1274 1274 #1274: The History of Tokens full dfb61cca-cacb-43aa-aa39-f7e63a009618 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62bf89c7 This podcast is a companion to my three-part Making Magic series on the history of tokens. You can read the third and final column on Monday, September 8.

]]> This podcast is a companion to my three-part Making Magic series on the history of tokens. You can read the third and final column on Monday, September 8.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2103 This podcast is a companion to my three-part Making Magic series on the history of tokens. You can read the third and final column on Monday, September 8.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1273 1273 #1273: Marvel's Spider-Man Set Design with Corey Bowen full acda850d-d862-4fdf-bda7-82f1b2bfe009 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd0d813c In this podcast, I sit down with Corey Bowen, the lead set designer of Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man, to talk about the set's design.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Corey Bowen, the lead set designer of Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man, to talk about the set's design.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2122 In this podcast, I sit down with Corey Bowen, the lead set designer of Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man, to talk about the set's design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1272 1272 #1272: How Magic Grew full 479daf7f-a407-4268-8fde-6e10c5d3c396 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7797f0c6 In my podcast on Igniting the Spark (the new Magic documentary), I talked about doing a podcast that covered something the documentary didn't. How did Magic grow from a one hundred million-dollar game to a billion-dollar game?

]]> In my podcast on Igniting the Spark (the new Magic documentary), I talked about doing a podcast that covered something the documentary didn't. How did Magic grow from a one hundred million-dollar game to a billion-dollar game?

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1887 In my podcast on Igniting the Spark (the new Magic documentary), I talked about doing a podcast that covered something the documentary didn't. How did Magic grow from a one hundred million-dollar game to a billion-dollar game?

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1271 1271 #1271: Structuring Sets full 1d3f4617-83b3-4f1e-a152-6cd9990a782d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e0a4f85 In this podcast, I talk about a key component of design: set structure.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a key component of design: set structure.

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2062 In this podcast, I talk about a key component of design: set structure.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1270 1270 #1270: Prophecy full 06317257-59bf-4e19-9dde-63c203a2e7be https://share.transistor.fm/s/e69f7682 This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This episode is all about Prophecy, the third set in the Mercadian Masques block.

]]> This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This episode is all about Prophecy, the third set in the Mercadian Masques block.

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2103 This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This episode is all about Prophecy, the third set in the Mercadian Masques block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1269 1269 #1269: Igniting the Spark full 29b8b885-917c-44f4-a709-238f260bac79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51577cd9 A documentary about how Magic debuted at Gen Con. I had the pleasure of participating in it, and this podcast talks all about that.

]]> A documentary about how Magic debuted at Gen Con. I had the pleasure of participating in it, and this podcast talks all about that.

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1845 A documentary about how Magic debuted at Gen Con. I had the pleasure of participating in it, and this podcast talks all about that.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1268 1268 #1268: Nemesis full a5d823b4-e4b1-4ef2-bd8b-ec529386c935 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3098d9f5 This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Nemesis, the second set in the Mercadian Masques block.

]]> This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Nemesis, the second set in the Mercadian Masques block.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1906 This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Nemesis, the second set in the Mercadian Masques block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1267 1267 #1267: State of Design 2025 full 6a601a9a-f7f4-4c18-a217-f26a4bd3d393 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0d97cf5 Every year, I write a "State of Design" column where I talk about how I feel the last year of Magic design went. This year's column starts with Bloomburrow and goes through Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™. With six sets to talk about, I ended up having a pretty lengthy article, so I made a supplementary podcast where I walk through every new mechanic to give my thoughts on how they went.

]]> Every year, I write a "State of Design" column where I talk about how I feel the last year of Magic design went. This year's column starts with Bloomburrow and goes through Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™. With six sets to talk about, I ended up having a pretty lengthy article, so I made a supplementary podcast where I walk through every new mechanic to give my thoughts on how they went.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1942 Every year, I write a "State of Design" column where I talk about how I feel the last year of Magic design went. This year's column starts with Bloomburrow and goes through Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™. With six sets to talk about, I ended up having a pretty lengthy article, so I made a supplementary podcast where I walk through every new mechanic to give my thoughts on how they went.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1266 1266 #1266: Mercadian Masques full 44c6e5ff-8c39-4482-b5e6-f35a7a78cf11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/316b3a4f This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Mercadian Masques.

]]> This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Mercadian Masques.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:11:56 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 This is another podcast in my ongoing quest to record a podcast about every expansion. This podcast is all about Mercadian Masques.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1265 1265 #1265: Group Design full 30166881-4337-4c08-9556-88b1405d58ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/11b08614 Magic is made not by a single designer but by a large group of people. In this podcast, I talk about how that affects game design.

]]> Magic is made not by a single designer but by a large group of people. In this podcast, I talk about how that affects game design.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:11:45 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1811 Magic is made not by a single designer but by a large group of people. In this podcast, I talk about how that affects game design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1264 1264 #1264: San Diego Comic-Con 2025 full 3898f95f-6514-4010-9c1c-f6f2c40d3408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bcc942c In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1848 In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1263 1263 #1263: Flux full 83ae1e1a-0208-4a41-b6e5-7e80b2cd6903 https://share.transistor.fm/s/902fcc21 The very nature of a trading card game is that it's always evolving. In today's podcast, I talk about what that means for Magic design.

]]> The very nature of a trading card game is that it's always evolving. In today's podcast, I talk about what that means for Magic design.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2128 The very nature of a trading card game is that it's always evolving. In today's podcast, I talk about what that means for Magic design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1262 1262 #1262: Magic Card Back full 89d50475-4c50-40ff-9ef9-d80a44697126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f500391d In this podcast, I see if I can talk for 30 minutes about the Magic card back. (Hint: I did it.)

]]> In this podcast, I see if I can talk for 30 minutes about the Magic card back. (Hint: I did it.)

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 In this podcast, I see if I can talk for 30 minutes about the Magic card back. (Hint: I did it.)

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1261 1261 #1261: Edge of Eternities Set Design with Andrew Brown full 3f623df5-4c4d-4184-beeb-4c1acb0811c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7762e1e In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, the set lead designer of Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, the set lead designer of Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1793 In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, the set lead designer of Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1260 1260 #1260: The Juice Isn't Worth the Squeeze full 70146da3-0c84-4a7e-873a-d1e20ab2304f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a61a582b In this podcast, I talk about an R&D expression, "The juice isn't worth the squeeze."

]]> In this podcast, I talk about an R&D expression, "The juice isn't worth the squeeze."

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2111 In this podcast, I talk about an R&D expression, "The juice isn't worth the squeeze."

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1259 1259 #1259: Edge of Eternities Vision Design with Ethan Fleischer full 82daad64-e59d-424a-986a-bb9cf1883c37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4971bdd9 In this podcast, I sit down with Ethan Fleischer, the vision design lead for Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Ethan Fleischer, the vision design lead for Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1888 In this podcast, I sit down with Ethan Fleischer, the vision design lead for Edge of Eternities, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1258 1258 #1258: History of Colorless full 96deb5ce-8ba0-4ade-9722-a744b273a4f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3d4c72a In this podcast, I walk through the history of how we've used colorless in design.

]]> In this podcast, I walk through the history of how we've used colorless in design.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2131 In this podcast, I walk through the history of how we've used colorless in design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1257 1257 #1257: Enchantment Color Pie full a8a383ee-d63b-4b1b-8720-c90253dcdb3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bfd461b This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with enchantments.

]]> This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with enchantments.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1849 This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with enchantments.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1256 1256 #1256: Right for This Set full 1a19131b-2f4c-49fb-b85a-90959ad3d14c https://share.transistor.fm/s/92ee09ba In this podcast, I talk about how it's not enough for a mechanic to be good in a vacuum.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how it's not enough for a mechanic to be good in a vacuum.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2158 In this podcast, I talk about how it's not enough for a mechanic to be good in a vacuum.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1255 1255 #1255: Creature Color Pie full bb27e47e-c49a-42f3-9a55-e561f5a96883 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ff8d0b7 This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with creatures.

]]> This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with creatures.

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2249 This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with creatures.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1254 1254 #1254: Cameo Mechanics full 17c86af9-a7e1-4d31-b0a6-ff136fbb0d8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/27e4d1e0 In this podcast, I talk about the use of repeat mechanics on singular card designs.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the use of repeat mechanics on singular card designs.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:50:47 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1905 In this podcast, I talk about the use of repeat mechanics on singular card designs.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1253 1253 #1253: Artifact Color Pie full fb648004-c7b6-4f5e-8835-3abaf4748f8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b88b11e This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with artifacts.

]]> This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with artifacts.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:49:15 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1792 This podcast explores how each of the colors interacts with artifacts.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1252 1252 #1252: Why We Name Mechanics full 2961149f-a62f-462e-9bd7-ab2030569ee5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d37f02d5 In this podcast, I answer a question from my blog about how we decide when to name and not name mechanics.

]]> In this podcast, I answer a question from my blog about how we decide when to name and not name mechanics.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2025 In this podcast, I answer a question from my blog about how we decide when to name and not name mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1251 1251 #1251: History of Typal Themes full 26efb45e-682b-4431-8867-c04c0c57f4b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/997225d3 I recently wrote a three-part article about the history of typal themes in Magic. This is my podcast on the topic.

]]> I recently wrote a three-part article about the history of typal themes in Magic. This is my podcast on the topic.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1959 I recently wrote a three-part article about the history of typal themes in Magic. This is my podcast on the topic.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1250 1250 #1250: Exodus full 2c5188cc-c38d-4d44-a91a-45a170cc41be https://share.transistor.fm/s/3950fa38 In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2054 In this podcast, I talk all about Exodus (the third expansion of the Tempest block).

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1249 1249 #1249: Stronghold full 910b42f4-7988-45f6-adad-b1971ed8c7b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fdad2e6 In this podcast, I talk all about Stronghold (the second expansion of the Tempest block).

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about Stronghold (the second expansion of the Tempest block).

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1859 In this podcast, I talk all about Stronghold (the second expansion of the Tempest block).

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1248 1248 #1248: Futureproofing full 21d425e2-dc1c-48b9-b384-689f7f37989c https://share.transistor.fm/s/df6e44fb In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2383 In this podcast, I talk about a concept called futureproofing where we design mechanics to better enable us to use them in the future.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1247 1247 #1247: FINAL FANTASY with Gavin Verhey full 65d6fb82-e4c6-4dd8-bcaf-3ce7b04f2810 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e0b8caa In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1882 In this podcast, I sit down with the lead designer of Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ to talk about the set's design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1246 1246 #1246: Why Mechanics Don't Make It full 7f686630-eab7-40da-a575-5d9db12cda2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2124a46c We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.

]]> We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 09:05:21 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2015 We design a lot of mechanics. Most don't make it to print. Why? That's my topic for this podcast.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1245 1245 #1245: Test Decks full 40ecb964-111f-41ea-90ee-db4b1576d9ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f952552 This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.

]]> This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1843 This podcast talks about a tool we use to playtest new mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1244 1244 #1244: Formats I Made full 966fb0b6-bd7a-47c1-b3be-46dc84d33791 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44f86df7 Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.

]]> Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1898 Someone on my blog asked me if I ever designed any Magic formats. It turns out that I have, so I spent a podcast episode talking about them.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1243 1243 #1243: Vision Design Issues full 0d213bc4-8ac4-44b4-93b2-1ca09091a367 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cdc26fb In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.

]]> In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2175 In this episode, I walk through many of the design issues that occur during vision design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1242 1242 #1242: Repeats and Tweaks full 38935f64-0850-4c88-8ae4-8962e46d091c https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcd592f8 In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1891 In this podcast, I talk about times we decided to reuse mechanics and times we chose to tweak mechanics into something new.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1241 1241 #1241: Making Mechanics full cddafc94-6dd2-464d-8134-c9f66406f2b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbda81ac Inspired by this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column, I walk through how mechanics are created.

]]> Inspired by this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column, I walk through how mechanics are created.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1906 Inspired by this year's "Nuts & Bolts" column, I walk through how mechanics are created.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1240 1240 #1240: Communications full de01c241-41fb-40dd-85b4-bc3037417cb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64541d9a In this episode, I walk through the history of Magic and talk about how communicating with players has changed over the years.

]]> In this episode, I walk through the history of Magic and talk about how communicating with players has changed over the years.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1844 In this episode, I walk through the history of Magic and talk about how communicating with players has changed over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1239 1239 #1239: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 3 full e1aed46c-4833-4307-820c-79dca67de8f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8196d049 This podcast is part three of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> This podcast is part three of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1990 This podcast is part three of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1238 1238 #1238: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 2 full 2bb8eccf-bd5f-4f38-8b90-c6f59bec9bea https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa0ebac5 This podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> This podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 This podcast is part two of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1237 1237 #1237: Top 20 Worst Mechanics, Part 1 full 24ae3e9f-e55c-47a3-bc1b-edd7ed69f00d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6edd2d33 This podcast is part one of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> This podcast is part one of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1842 This podcast is part one of three on my series about the 20 worst mechanics of all time, based on my talk at last year's MagicCon: Las Vegas.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1236 1236 #1236: Mel full fee3879c-a450-4d38-8405-0fdfd77a91b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af113d42 This is part two of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. This time, I talk about Mel, the player who aesthetically appreciates mechanics.

]]> This is part two of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. This time, I talk about Mel, the player who aesthetically appreciates mechanics.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1918 This is part two of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. This time, I talk about Mel, the player who aesthetically appreciates mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1235 1235 #1235: Bigger than the Box full 47ecd004-ec7b-4069-af85-7a91195bee9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a770d968 When Richard Garfield first made Magic, he liked to say it was "a game bigger than the box." In this episode, I walk through what exactly that phrase means and the challenges of making a game that accomplishes this.

]]> When Richard Garfield first made Magic, he liked to say it was "a game bigger than the box." In this episode, I walk through what exactly that phrase means and the challenges of making a game that accomplishes this.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 When Richard Garfield first made Magic, he liked to say it was "a game bigger than the box." In this episode, I walk through what exactly that phrase means and the challenges of making a game that accomplishes this.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1234 1234 #1234: Vorthos full 5bb2b5bd-464e-4aad-8713-ce38c22c706b https://share.transistor.fm/s/99965ee1 This podcast is part one of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. Up first, I talk all about Vorthos, the player who aesthetically appreciates flavor.

]]> This podcast is part one of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. Up first, I talk all about Vorthos, the player who aesthetically appreciates flavor.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:01:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1965 This podcast is part one of a two-part series on the aesthetic profiles. Up first, I talk all about Vorthos, the player who aesthetically appreciates flavor.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1233 1233 #1233: Arc Planning full 221a6ddb-41f4-4cfc-b81b-ce3f47119412 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a39756a3 In this podcast, I talk about the team that figures out what in-Multiverse Magic sets we'll be doing in the future.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the team that figures out what in-Multiverse Magic sets we'll be doing in the future.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1895 In this podcast, I talk about the team that figures out what in-Multiverse Magic sets we'll be doing in the future.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1232 1232 #1232: Spike full ffa26f0f-29da-4d41-991c-7553d32c1b57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/706eb15a This podcast is part three of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I  explore the psychological analysis of Spike.

]]> This podcast is part three of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I  explore the psychological analysis of Spike.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1865 This podcast is part three of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I  explore the psychological analysis of Spike.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1231 1231 #1231: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Creative with Lauren Bond full 17c83d2a-e2d5-4cc3-8cfa-e22ae494a550 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8f98d3a In this podcast, I sit down with the creative lead for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Lauren Bond, to talk about the worldbuilding and creative execution of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with the creative lead for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Lauren Bond, to talk about the worldbuilding and creative execution of the set.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1791 In this podcast, I sit down with the creative lead for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Lauren Bond, to talk about the worldbuilding and creative execution of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1230 1230 #1230: Johnny and Jenny full a8bc0ffe-f840-4b7b-ba8d-74acf21d2716 https://share.transistor.fm/s/949ddfb5 This podcast is part two of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I explore the psychological analysis of Johnny and Jenny.

]]> This podcast is part two of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I explore the psychological analysis of Johnny and Jenny.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2040 This podcast is part two of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. Today, I explore the psychological analysis of Johnny and Jenny.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1229 1229 #1229: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Design with Adam Prosak full 4e9f19ac-8967-4332-b9c2-31739a6b8a24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2eb4efd6 In this podcast, I sit down with Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Design Lead Adam Prosak to talk about the set's design.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Design Lead Adam Prosak to talk about the set's design.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2175 In this podcast, I sit down with Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Design Lead Adam Prosak to talk about the set's design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1228 1228 #1228: Timmy and Tammy full f1fdd80b-6f9a-45d6-b659-ac915c8f5f47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3a1ab44 This episode is part one of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. I start today with exploring the psychological analysis of Timmy and Tammy.

]]> This episode is part one of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. I start today with exploring the psychological analysis of Timmy and Tammy.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2136 This episode is part one of a three-part series walking through the three psychographics. I start today with exploring the psychological analysis of Timmy and Tammy.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1227 1227 #1227: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Vision Design full 8c3ca948-b96b-492f-b818-1a06fd883822 https://share.transistor.fm/s/159f2d67 In this episode, I walk through the vision design for Tarkir: Dragonstorm and talk about the evolution of the Dragon subtype and clan mechanics.

]]> In this episode, I walk through the vision design for Tarkir: Dragonstorm and talk about the evolution of the Dragon subtype and clan mechanics.

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1858 In this episode, I walk through the vision design for Tarkir: Dragonstorm and talk about the evolution of the Dragon subtype and clan mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1226 1226 #1226: Replies with Rachel and Sarah full 15a08a1b-6fed-4cd5-9170-d5e45ff5bf7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dbc3a0a Many years ago, I would drive my eldest daughter to school, and occasionally, we did a segment called "Replies with Rachel" where the two of us would answer questions. I then did another segment with my youngest daughter Sarah called "Small Talk with Sarah" when I drove her to camp. Today, for the first time, I have both my daughters and all three of us answer your questions. I will note the audio quality for this podcast isn't my best, but I hope the content makes up for it.

]]> Many years ago, I would drive my eldest daughter to school, and occasionally, we did a segment called "Replies with Rachel" where the two of us would answer questions. I then did another segment with my youngest daughter Sarah called "Small Talk with Sarah" when I drove her to camp. Today, for the first time, I have both my daughters and all three of us answer your questions. I will note the audio quality for this podcast isn't my best, but I hope the content makes up for it.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1935 Many years ago, I would drive my eldest daughter to school, and occasionally, we did a segment called "Replies with Rachel" where the two of us would answer questions. I then did another segment with my youngest daughter Sarah called "Small Talk with Sarah" when I drove her to camp. Today, for the first time, I have both my daughters and all three of us answer your questions. I will note the audio quality for this podcast isn't my best, but I hope the content makes up for it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1225 1225 #1225: Interrupts in Limited Edition (Alpha) full 11eb2fa1-ce1b-4257-91af-d8749f3e7830 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f7361e0 Magic's very first set had a card type that no longer exists called interrupts. In this episode, I walk through all the cards of this card type in Limited Edition (Alpha).

]]> Magic's very first set had a card type that no longer exists called interrupts. In this episode, I walk through all the cards of this card type in Limited Edition (Alpha).

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1857 Magic's very first set had a card type that no longer exists called interrupts. In this episode, I walk through all the cards of this card type in Limited Edition (Alpha).

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1224 1224 #1224: Why We Do Themes full bb694058-a2ac-499c-86cb-15c64f9dddc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1426a060 In this episode, I explain the value of themes by going through the various teams that work on a Magic set.

]]> In this episode, I explain the value of themes by going through the various teams that work on a Magic set.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2023 In this episode, I explain the value of themes by going through the various teams that work on a Magic set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1223 1223 #1223: Design Feedback full 5c39de2c-6a4d-483f-8d94-a2c0e4f7d4a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3191918 In this episode, I explain the numerous ways designers give feedback to each other by going through the entire exploratory design and vision design process.

]]> In this episode, I explain the numerous ways designers give feedback to each other by going through the entire exploratory design and vision design process.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1974 In this episode, I explain the numerous ways designers give feedback to each other by going through the entire exploratory design and vision design process.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1222 1222 #1222: Top 20 Most Influential Designs, Part 3 full 6b7e7f64-de69-43dd-8e35-780f8880864b https://share.transistor.fm/s/96a43679 This is part three of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> This is part three of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2071 This is part three of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1221 1221 #1221: Top 20 Most Influential Designs, Part 2 full ac5e9a70-c69f-4def-88f1-6d35ff7972a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab488108 This is part two of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> This is part two of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2619 This is part two of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1220 1220 #1220: Top 20 Most Influential Designs, Part 1 full e965fbe4-bae7-4c81-8b4e-3061f02440e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0a8eca4 This is part one of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> This is part one of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2086 This is part one of a three-part series going over a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago 2025.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1219 1219 #1219: MagicCon: Chicago 2025 full ac7e7ef3-989a-4810-a05b-828249a97541 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2884d212 In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1846 In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1218 1218 #1218: Weatherlight full f767d283-6e7d-4270-b7fd-6d24af48b57c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9e93d9b This episode looks back at the design of Weatherlight, the third set in the Mirage block.

]]> This episode looks back at the design of Weatherlight, the third set in the Mirage block.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1928 This episode looks back at the design of Weatherlight, the third set in the Mirage block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1217 1217 #1217: Visions full 762bea63-3f5f-4b38-8f9a-191b9a00f443 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50a121ad This episode looks back at the design of Visions, the second set in the Mirage block.

]]> This episode looks back at the design of Visions, the second set in the Mirage block.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1852 This episode looks back at the design of Visions, the second set in the Mirage block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1216 1216 #1216: How to Make Losing Fun full 7f882e75-cf7e-49c7-8895-d2b73d72ae2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/945ce287 One of the truisms of game design: make sure your players enjoy losing your game. How do we do that? This podcast walks listeners through six key lessons.

]]> One of the truisms of game design: make sure your players enjoy losing your game. How do we do that? This podcast walks listeners through six key lessons.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2038 One of the truisms of game design: make sure your players enjoy losing your game. How do we do that? This podcast walks listeners through six key lessons.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1215 1215 #1215: BroadwayCon 2025 full 0693d6db-b8ae-4908-94be-9068baeefdc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b9b4fc6 Every year, my eldest daughter, Rachel, and I go to a convention dedicated to Broadway called BroadwayCon. It's interesting going to a convention from the perspective of a fan. In this episode, I talk about this year's trip, the things I learned, and apply my learnings to Magic design.

]]> Every year, my eldest daughter, Rachel, and I go to a convention dedicated to Broadway called BroadwayCon. It's interesting going to a convention from the perspective of a fan. In this episode, I talk about this year's trip, the things I learned, and apply my learnings to Magic design.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2107 Every year, my eldest daughter, Rachel, and I go to a convention dedicated to Broadway called BroadwayCon. It's interesting going to a convention from the perspective of a fan. In this episode, I talk about this year's trip, the things I learned, and apply my learnings to Magic design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1214 1214 #1214: Why Is Magic So Good? full 33df7167-fece-4d9b-9cb9-f5a359ed4e47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8cffe1e I do a lot of interviews. A question I often get is, "Why is Magic so good?" I have a lot of answers to that question, enough for a 30-minute podcast.

]]> I do a lot of interviews. A question I often get is, "Why is Magic so good?" I have a lot of answers to that question, enough for a 30-minute podcast.

]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1864 I do a lot of interviews. A question I often get is, "Why is Magic so good?" I have a lot of answers to that question, enough for a 30-minute podcast.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1213 1213 #1213: Aetherdrift Set Design with Yoni Skolnik full a152d782-93be-4ad5-a5e1-a643eaddbb1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa063a5f In this podcast, I sit down with Yoni Skolnik, the lead set designer for Aetherdrift, to talk about the design after it was handed off for set design.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Yoni Skolnik, the lead set designer for Aetherdrift, to talk about the design after it was handed off for set design.

]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1844 In this podcast, I sit down with Yoni Skolnik, the lead set designer for Aetherdrift, to talk about the design after it was handed off for set design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1212 1212 #1212: Drawbacks full 1ca7206b-66b5-4f48-aca6-7c8f8aa41fd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/274e2734 I talk about the history of drawback mechanics, what they are, how we design them, and how they've changed over the years.

]]> I talk about the history of drawback mechanics, what they are, how we design them, and how they've changed over the years.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1933 I talk about the history of drawback mechanics, what they are, how we design them, and how they've changed over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1211 1211 #1211: Fresh Out of Design – Aetherdrift full 9e75d07e-2c26-465e-a62c-2acf808173de https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b9dc2fb I recorded this podcast two years ago when I handed off the Aetherdrift vision design to the Set Design team. Hear my thoughts on Magic's latest set as it came fresh out of design.

]]> I recorded this podcast two years ago when I handed off the Aetherdrift vision design to the Set Design team. Hear my thoughts on Magic's latest set as it came fresh out of design.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1974 I recorded this podcast two years ago when I handed off the Aetherdrift vision design to the Set Design team. Hear my thoughts on Magic's latest set as it came fresh out of design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1210 1210 #1210: Rarity Changes full 5243cca7-6a83-412d-b1ae-35e8cbba3073 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe2e39e3 In this podcast, I walk through the various reasons why we reprint cards at a different rarity.

]]> In this podcast, I walk through the various reasons why we reprint cards at a different rarity.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 In this podcast, I walk through the various reasons why we reprint cards at a different rarity.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1209 1209 #1209: Protection full 2bde0ab4-4878-49b8-9fe5-ee92be111a73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99dd8602 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the protection mechanic, starting from Limited Edition (Alpha) to present day.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the history of the protection mechanic, starting from Limited Edition (Alpha) to present day.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1862 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the protection mechanic, starting from Limited Edition (Alpha) to present day.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1208 1208 #1208: History of Creature Types full 8f204c90-bdf2-43be-b1ad-17297c6fc622 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b33e3f1 In this podcast, I walk through Magic's history to talk about how the use of creature types has changed over time.

]]> In this podcast, I walk through Magic's history to talk about how the use of creature types has changed over time.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1984 In this podcast, I walk through Magic's history to talk about how the use of creature types has changed over time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1207 1207 #1207: Lessons Learned – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan full f3fb156c-f879-4d4c-8990-8e84b3c2acd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96f58111 This is another in my "Lessons Learned" podcasts where I talk about sets I led or co-led the design for. I walk through the various lessons I learned in leading the design of the set. This episode is about The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.

]]> This is another in my "Lessons Learned" podcasts where I talk about sets I led or co-led the design for. I walk through the various lessons I learned in leading the design of the set. This episode is about The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1951 This is another in my "Lessons Learned" podcasts where I talk about sets I led or co-led the design for. I walk through the various lessons I learned in leading the design of the set. This episode is about The Lost Caverns of Ixalan.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1206 1206 #1206: Draft Archetypes full 4cef686a-fa60-41e7-a218-a969a0e51b20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd9d0a49 Almost every randomized booster product is designed to be drafted. To do that we have to build around what we call draft archetypes. In this podcast, I talk all about them.

]]> Almost every randomized booster product is designed to be drafted. To do that we have to build around what we call draft archetypes. In this podcast, I talk all about them.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2024 Almost every randomized booster product is designed to be drafted. To do that we have to build around what we call draft archetypes. In this podcast, I talk all about them.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1205 1205 #1205: Innistrad Remastered with JC Tao full 792d5850-b84d-49e8-b13a-696e749d6520 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaa4d565 In this podcast, I sit down with JC Tao, the lead designer of Innistrad Remastered, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with JC Tao, the lead designer of Innistrad Remastered, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1866 In this podcast, I sit down with JC Tao, the lead designer of Innistrad Remastered, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1204 1204 #1204: Apocalypse full efd01332-dc9b-4611-a2c1-603b3267e578 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b7a15d9 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Apocalypse, another set from the Invasion block.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Apocalypse, another set from the Invasion block.

]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1877 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Apocalypse, another set from the Invasion block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1203 1203 #1203: Planeshift full 7bf3e1cb-b282-4ab5-9de8-98a841c7b71e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1da1809 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Planeshift, a set from the Invasion block.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Planeshift, a set from the Invasion block.

]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1965 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Planeshift, a set from the Invasion block.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1202 1202 #1202: Psychology full 72f0a9c6-0e67-40da-ac31-f2ff27184ac6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/969b53fa I gained a love of games from my father and a love of psychology from my mother. This podcast talks about how my interest in psychology has impacted me as a Magic designer.

]]> I gained a love of games from my father and a love of psychology from my mother. This podcast talks about how my interest in psychology has impacted me as a Magic designer.

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1839 I gained a love of games from my father and a love of psychology from my mother. This podcast talks about how my interest in psychology has impacted me as a Magic designer.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1201 1201 #1201: Card Preview Articles full 54f815cc-a80c-4ce0-a7e9-22a36b0600f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16269408 Part of writing a weekly Magic column involves writing card preview articles for new sets. In this podcast, I talk all about what goes into writing them.

]]> Part of writing a weekly Magic column involves writing card preview articles for new sets. In this podcast, I talk all about what goes into writing them.

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 Part of writing a weekly Magic column involves writing card preview articles for new sets. In this podcast, I talk all about what goes into writing them.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1200 1200 #1200: Two-in-Ones, Part 2 full ebee0a2a-9580-46d9-9727-9e141adbd9a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2665299f This is part two of my two-part series where I talk about the history of two-in-one cards.

]]> This is part two of my two-part series where I talk about the history of two-in-one cards.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1937 This is part two of my two-part series where I talk about the history of two-in-one cards.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1199 1199 #1199: Two-in-Ones, Part 1 full 274ff924-08db-4da0-9d7b-5697531e5431 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6699fd0 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1812 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.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1198 1198 #1198: Variance full 575afaec-3dd4-4e34-a31d-73e655774dde https://share.transistor.fm/s/272184f2 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2038 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.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1197 1197 #1197: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Design Evolution full 449ff523-0ef6-4923-b60f-75eed9a5e644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e514b81b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2180 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.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1196 1196 #1196: The Buffet Metaphor full 8ca71293-78dd-4aa2-a17a-5977e6abcf3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad030f55 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2569 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.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1195 1195 #1195: The History of Drafting full a880ed2c-e891-4c12-8715-4bf5d9d21bb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4740dd6 This is another history podcast where I explore how an element of Magic came to be and evolved over time. This time, I look into the history of drafting.

]]> This is another history podcast where I explore how an element of Magic came to be and evolved over time. This time, I look into the history of drafting.

]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1861 This is another history podcast where I explore how an element of Magic came to be and evolved over time. This time, I look into the history of drafting.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1194 1194 #1194: Brainstorming full 94f12228-1f1f-434b-beac-44863feac138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/620aae59 In this podcast, I talk about how to use brainstorming to come up with ideas.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how to use brainstorming to come up with ideas.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1978 In this podcast, I talk about how to use brainstorming to come up with ideas.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1193 1193 #1193: Designing for Mythic Rare full 468483a5-23dc-4934-8afe-478da04e0982 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cdde512 On this podcast, I talk about how we design cards for the mythic rare rarity.

]]> On this podcast, I talk about how we design cards for the mythic rare rarity.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2077 On this podcast, I talk about how we design cards for the mythic rare rarity.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1192 1192 #1192: Stickiness full c486c001-dead-43c6-a9d5-b159e402d096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff5c2854 In this podcast, I talk about an important quality of Magic mechanics: stickiness. What is it and how do we use it? This podcast dives into the topic.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about an important quality of Magic mechanics: stickiness. What is it and how do we use it? This podcast dives into the topic.

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1906 In this podcast, I talk about an important quality of Magic mechanics: stickiness. What is it and how do we use it? This podcast dives into the topic.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1191 1191 #1191: MagicCon: Las Vegas 2024 full c673d081-7c97-4c7c-ac37-9c69e07b19b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d7a6747 I went to MagicCon: Las Vegas and have many stories to tell. This podcast tells those stories.

]]> I went to MagicCon: Las Vegas and have many stories to tell. This podcast tells those stories.

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1887 I went to MagicCon: Las Vegas and have many stories to tell. This podcast tells those stories.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1190 1190 #1190: The History of Magic Design, Part 8 full 170632f2-e9f4-4008-a9f4-fa2e9bf2c8f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b707ed16 This episode is the eighth and final part of my eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is the eighth and final part of my eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2162 This episode is the eighth and final part of my eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1189 1189 #1189: Game Knights Live with Josh Lee Kwai, Jimmy Wong, and Becca Scott full a3304c71-5fe3-4d3a-863b-8b1acad2e2c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7afc65fc At MagicCon: Las Vegas, I was honored to participate in Game Knights Live. I have my three fellow players, Josh Lee Kwai, Jimmy Wong, and Becca Scott, on the podcast to talk through all that went into putting it on and share a bunch of the behind-the-scenes stories.

]]> At MagicCon: Las Vegas, I was honored to participate in Game Knights Live. I have my three fellow players, Josh Lee Kwai, Jimmy Wong, and Becca Scott, on the podcast to talk through all that went into putting it on and share a bunch of the behind-the-scenes stories.

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2546 At MagicCon: Las Vegas, I was honored to participate in Game Knights Live. I have my three fellow players, Josh Lee Kwai, Jimmy Wong, and Becca Scott, on the podcast to talk through all that went into putting it on and share a bunch of the behind-the-scenes stories.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1188 1188 #1188: The History of Magic Design, Part 7 full 4a0d205b-926f-4058-85bd-c390273043cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c33470a This episode is part seven of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part seven of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1932 This episode is part seven of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1187 1187 #1187: Foundations Starter Collection Design with Carmen Klomparens full c8b4388f-f2fa-4dd4-896e-1ec33c1ac104 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ae2723f In this podcast, I sit down with Carmen Klomparens, lead designer of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations Starter Collection, to talk about the design of the product.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Carmen Klomparens, lead designer of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations Starter Collection, to talk about the design of the product.

]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2091 In this podcast, I sit down with Carmen Klomparens, lead designer of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations Starter Collection, to talk about the design of the product.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1186 1186 #1186: The History of Magic Design, Part 6 full 6ffaf12b-2d1b-458e-99f4-0e7341c9b95f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dcb6d1b This episode is part six of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part six of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2047 This episode is part six of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1185 1185 #1185: Foundations Design with Bryan Hawley full bdf5b65d-9a3a-437b-a02e-3f6958839350 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e4db885 In this podcast, I sit down with Foundations's Lead Set Designer Bryan Hawley to talk about the design of the set's product suite.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Foundations's Lead Set Designer Bryan Hawley to talk about the design of the set's product suite.

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2472 In this podcast, I sit down with Foundations's Lead Set Designer Bryan Hawley to talk about the design of the set's product suite.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1184 1184 #1184: The History of Magic Design, Part 5 full 5e293b24-843b-42ff-820b-5f5b974472f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed6d634c This episode is part five of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part five of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1945 This episode is part five of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1183 1183 #1183: Graveyard Mechanics full 41ddad8e-9c1c-4155-ae2c-612e7d9489c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc62ad5c In this podcast, I go through all the mechanics that interact with the graveyard in some way.

]]> In this podcast, I go through all the mechanics that interact with the graveyard in some way.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:59:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2103 In this podcast, I go through all the mechanics that interact with the graveyard in some way.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1182 1182 #1182: The History of Magic Design, Part 4 full 2eacc962-1132-41d5-9f53-b5bfc1f9cfce https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5386b82 This episode is part four of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part four of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1851 This episode is part four of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1181 1181 #1181: Backwards Compatibility full e6576dae-8116-4b3a-bfe2-e7193dbafa18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a403d9ff When we design new Magic cards and mechanics, we have to be conscious of how those cards will play with the cards and mechanics that already exist. In this podcast, I talk about what we do to make sure they play well together.

]]> When we design new Magic cards and mechanics, we have to be conscious of how those cards will play with the cards and mechanics that already exist. In this podcast, I talk about what we do to make sure they play well together.

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1836 When we design new Magic cards and mechanics, we have to be conscious of how those cards will play with the cards and mechanics that already exist. In this podcast, I talk about what we do to make sure they play well together.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1180 1180 #1180: The History of Magic Design, Part 3 full 416e7eee-a204-43e7-8eb6-85a7f56a93e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b9fd309 This episode is part three of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part three of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1913 This episode is part three of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1179 1179 #1179: Cardcrafting full 1ee46a27-3b29-4208-a6e6-a9ae613fb930 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18c34750 Once a week, the Magic designers get together to talk through technical design issues. That meeting is called "Cardcrafting," and I talk about it in this podcast.

]]> Once a week, the Magic designers get together to talk through technical design issues. That meeting is called "Cardcrafting," and I talk about it in this podcast.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1854 Once a week, the Magic designers get together to talk through technical design issues. That meeting is called "Cardcrafting," and I talk about it in this podcast.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1178 1178 #1178: The History of Magic Design, Part 2 full d3959fd2-6856-4073-92b1-144cb3d8dd10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04660f78 This episode is part two of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part two of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1881 This episode is part two of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1177 1177 #1177: 2023–24 Mechanics Review full c8644ff9-1295-4add-8ff9-5a99087d1a28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31a847a4 In this episode, I take all the sets I talked about in my "State of Design 2024" article (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ through Modern Horizons 3) and walk through every new mechanic with my personal thoughts on them and what we've learned about them.

]]> In this episode, I take all the sets I talked about in my "State of Design 2024" article (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ through Modern Horizons 3) and walk through every new mechanic with my personal thoughts on them and what we've learned about them.

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2265 In this episode, I take all the sets I talked about in my "State of Design 2024" article (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ through Modern Horizons 3) and walk through every new mechanic with my personal thoughts on them and what we've learned about them.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1176 1176 #1176: The History of Magic Design, Part 1 full 5390ca00-0f52-42a2-9634-7d9f000705f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a29bfb04 This episode is part one of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> This episode is part one of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1878 This episode is part one of an eight-part series where I go through the entire history of Magic design to talk about design evolution over the years.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1175 1175 #1175: Duskmourn Worldbuilding with Emily Teng full 0acb2259-59b0-4278-a4ae-6e6c7c467ac3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9738d53e In this episode, I sit down with Emily Teng, the Duskmourn: House of Horror worldbuilding lead, to talk about the creation of this brand-new plane.

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Emily Teng, the Duskmourn: House of Horror worldbuilding lead, to talk about the creation of this brand-new plane.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1787 In this episode, I sit down with Emily Teng, the Duskmourn: House of Horror worldbuilding lead, to talk about the creation of this brand-new plane.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1174 1174 #1174: The Un- Line full deae14a6-9113-4668-b7af-4d4010c66f12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/324b4b0d In this podcast, I talk about what divides normal Eternal-legal Magic mechanics from silver-bordered and acorn mechanics.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about what divides normal Eternal-legal Magic mechanics from silver-bordered and acorn mechanics.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1901 In this podcast, I talk about what divides normal Eternal-legal Magic mechanics from silver-bordered and acorn mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1173 1173 #1173: Duskmourn Set Design with Jules Robins full 8500a393-f10c-4210-90e2-bf0576d861b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/031c9264 In this podcast, I sit down with Jules Robins, lead set designer of Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the design of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Jules Robins, lead set designer of Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the design of the set.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2020 In this podcast, I sit down with Jules Robins, lead set designer of Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the design of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1172 1172 #1172: Lessons Learned – March of the Machine full 7d035d09-8c10-4b98-8fbb-5124c7c4abed https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cc6ac53 This is another episode in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led or co-led and walk through the many lessons I learned from doing the design. In this podcast, I talk about what I learned designing March of the Machine.

]]> This is another episode in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led or co-led and walk through the many lessons I learned from doing the design. In this podcast, I talk about what I learned designing March of the Machine.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2024 This is another episode in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led or co-led and walk through the many lessons I learned from doing the design. In this podcast, I talk about what I learned designing March of the Machine.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1171 1171 #1171: Duskmourn Art with Ovidio Cartagena full eea184e5-c450-430b-b103-9e6345238768 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2412a52b In this podcast, I sit down with Ovidio Cartagena, the art director for Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the visual look of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Ovidio Cartagena, the art director for Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the visual look of the set.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1851 In this podcast, I sit down with Ovidio Cartagena, the art director for Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the visual look of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1170 1170 #1170: Duskmourn Vision Design with Annie Sardelis full 26011fa2-68f5-4aae-a142-0e09402cd1e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbfc3a61 In this podcast, I sit down with Annie Sardelis, the lead vision designer of Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the early design of the set. Annie also led the design of the set's Commander decks, so we talk about those as well.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Annie Sardelis, the lead vision designer of Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the early design of the set. Annie also led the design of the set's Commander decks, so we talk about those as well.

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1744 In this podcast, I sit down with Annie Sardelis, the lead vision designer of Duskmourn: House of Horror, to talk about the early design of the set. Annie also led the design of the set's Commander decks, so we talk about those as well.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1169 1169 #1169: Borders and Frames full ca4348e7-531e-4fbf-a221-e02df6735fa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cc6411d In this podcasts, I talk about the history of various Magic card borders and frames.

]]> In this podcasts, I talk about the history of various Magic card borders and frames.

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 In this podcasts, I talk about the history of various Magic card borders and frames.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1168 1168 #1168: The Nadu Situation full bc75215f-ff1f-4dbc-834f-5b215b999c81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d52e97bc We banned a card this week that stirred up a lot of talk. I then wrote a blog entry on it that stirred up additional talk. This podcast is me explaining the issue with the extra context that having 30 minutes to talk provides.

]]> We banned a card this week that stirred up a lot of talk. I then wrote a blog entry on it that stirred up additional talk. This podcast is me explaining the issue with the extra context that having 30 minutes to talk provides.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2035 We banned a card this week that stirred up a lot of talk. I then wrote a blog entry on it that stirred up additional talk. This podcast is me explaining the issue with the extra context that having 30 minutes to talk provides.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1167 1167 #1167: Ally and Enemy full e53a6f09-ee0e-4dc6-b914-efe6652221c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6460dcf In this podcast, I explore why the colors are allies with those next to them in the color pie and enemies with those across.

]]> In this podcast, I explore why the colors are allies with those next to them in the color pie and enemies with those across.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1822 In this podcast, I explore why the colors are allies with those next to them in the color pie and enemies with those across.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1166 1166 #1166: State of Design 2024 full 881ac777-06be-40f5-8fed-b5540a3e9031 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8d4d160 Each August, I write an article where I review the last year's worth of Magic design. This podcast looks into the history and philosophy behind these articles.

]]> Each August, I write an article where I review the last year's worth of Magic design. This podcast looks into the history and philosophy behind these articles.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1925 Each August, I write an article where I review the last year's worth of Magic design. This podcast looks into the history and philosophy behind these articles.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1165 1165 #1165: Bloomburrow Art Direction with Zack Stella full 6da59aa9-8e54-45e0-8870-93045cd27c83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5076915b In this podcast, I sit down with Zack Stella, Bloomburrow's art director, to talk about the visual look of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Zack Stella, Bloomburrow's art director, to talk about the visual look of the set.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1672 In this podcast, I sit down with Zack Stella, Bloomburrow's art director, to talk about the visual look of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1164 1164 #1164: Stages of Design full 6856f00e-e92b-4a29-9f11-fa288e2f84f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f573a6d9 Thus far, there have been seven stages of Magic design. In this podcast, I walk through each stage and explain the changes each brought to the game.

]]> Thus far, there have been seven stages of Magic design. In this podcast, I walk through each stage and explain the changes each brought to the game.

]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1926 Thus far, there have been seven stages of Magic design. In this podcast, I walk through each stage and explain the changes each brought to the game.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1163 1163 #1163: Bloomburrow Worldbuilding with Neale LaPlante Johnson full 1cb722b0-595e-495a-a73a-4b7886caeeeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aefcc0a In this podcast, I sit down with Neale LaPlante Johnson, the lead worldbuilding designer for Bloomburrow, to talk about the making of the plane.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Neale LaPlante Johnson, the lead worldbuilding designer for Bloomburrow, to talk about the making of the plane.

]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1904 In this podcast, I sit down with Neale LaPlante Johnson, the lead worldbuilding designer for Bloomburrow, to talk about the making of the plane.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1162 1162 #1162: San Diego Comic-Con 2024 full 9e75deb5-80f0-4087-b85e-ef5ef043aa22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb96b740 This podcast is all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con where I ran the Magic panel.

]]> This podcast is all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con where I ran the Magic panel.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2018 This podcast is all about my trip to this year's San Diego Comic-Con where I ran the Magic panel.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1161 1161 #1161: Bloomburrow Play Design with Jadine Klomparens full 61cb74b2-917a-4aeb-89c3-6c7956acf5f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47ebd4a0 I sit down with Play Designer Jadine Klomparens to talk about the play design of Bloomburrow.

]]> I sit down with Play Designer Jadine Klomparens to talk about the play design of Bloomburrow.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1709 I sit down with Play Designer Jadine Klomparens to talk about the play design of Bloomburrow.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1160 1160 #1160: Hand Matters full 72e4be9a-f494-477d-afd5-df6d503bbfbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/66e6b0a9 In this podcast, I talk about the various ways we can make the hand matter mechanically.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the various ways we can make the hand matter mechanically.

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1766 In this podcast, I talk about the various ways we can make the hand matter mechanically.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1159 1159 #1159: Batching full ce8f8a2d-9eb1-4301-a1cf-ede017251051 https://share.transistor.fm/s/554db2fa In this podcast, I talk about the design technique of making a new theme by combining numerous mechanical themes.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the design technique of making a new theme by combining numerous mechanical themes.

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1911 In this podcast, I talk about the design technique of making a new theme by combining numerous mechanical themes.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1158 1158 #1158: Power Level full aa8db298-803e-45ac-a43c-2774c7e2ea18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4069443 In this podcast, I examine what exactly power level is and how it impacts design.

]]> In this podcast, I examine what exactly power level is and how it impacts design.

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2102 In this podcast, I examine what exactly power level is and how it impacts design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1157 1157 #1157: Bloomburrow Set Design with Ian Duke full 88969999-4c01-432a-a5c5-ec86328b9d8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/038059dd In this episode, I sit down with Set Design Lead Ian Duke to talk about the later design of Bloomburrow.

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Set Design Lead Ian Duke to talk about the later design of Bloomburrow.

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1978 In this episode, I sit down with Set Design Lead Ian Duke to talk about the later design of Bloomburrow.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1156 1156 #1156: Fun full ceba0b79-0d59-4b8e-bb8a-b6d8387225f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1a39c5f In this podcast, I examine what makes for fun gameplay.

]]> In this podcast, I examine what makes for fun gameplay.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1977 In this podcast, I examine what makes for fun gameplay.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1155 1155 #1155: Bloomburrow Vision Design with Doug Beyer full cef75690-6ac8-4b28-a7e9-c73da70e4362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9f2e338 In this episode, I sit down with Vision Design Lead Doug Beyer to talk about the early design of Bloomburrow.

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Vision Design Lead Doug Beyer to talk about the early design of Bloomburrow.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2151 In this episode, I sit down with Vision Design Lead Doug Beyer to talk about the early design of Bloomburrow.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1154 1154 #1154: Looking Back, Part 2 full 9f9ed57e-2a17-42b5-b376-9513855bb548 https://share.transistor.fm/s/874e2df8 This podcast is part two of a two-part series based on a Making Magic article where I look back at the first 30 years of Magic and pick the top design contributions of each year.

]]> This podcast is part two of a two-part series based on a Making Magic article where I look back at the first 30 years of Magic and pick the top design contributions of each year.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2352 This podcast is part two of a two-part series based on a Making Magic article where I look back at the first 30 years of Magic and pick the top design contributions of each year.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1153 1153 #1153: Looking Back, Part 1 full 228adaec-27d2-4b39-9126-5cf98b74d505 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6485b29d This podcast is part one of a two-part series based on a Making Magic article where I look back at the first 30 years of Magic and pick the top design contributions of each year.

]]> This podcast is part one of a two-part series based on a Making Magic article where I look back at the first 30 years of Magic and pick the top design contributions of each year.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2098 This podcast is part one of a two-part series based on a Making Magic article where I look back at the first 30 years of Magic and pick the top design contributions of each year.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1152 1152 #1152: Fallen Empires full a37a0254-06d1-4c05-9535-357b2c7eb3af https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a509c20 In this podcast, I talk about the Fallen Empires expansion.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the Fallen Empires expansion.

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1947 In this podcast, I talk about the Fallen Empires expansion.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1151 1151 #1151: Blue Sky Design full 1607294a-2f9c-4d04-bd51-f4538afbd168 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bed9321 In this podcast, I talk about the early portion of design where the sky is the limit.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the early portion of design where the sky is the limit.

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2125 In this podcast, I talk about the early portion of design where the sky is the limit.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1150 1150 #1150: Emotional Center full 9e121530-30fd-4120-b9ec-0c4b3be50752 https://share.transistor.fm/s/017a5849 In this podcast, I talk about how design needs to evoke an emotional response from the players.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how design needs to evoke an emotional response from the players.

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2072 In this podcast, I talk about how design needs to evoke an emotional response from the players.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1149 1149 #1149: Exile full cafffbad-9b60-43c4-871a-0b5b0696e2e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2659b77 In this podcast, I talk all about the history and design surrounding the exile zone.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the history and design surrounding the exile zone.

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1823 In this podcast, I talk all about the history and design surrounding the exile zone.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1148 1148 #1148: Assassin's Creed with Corey Bowen full add9c505-4687-4b8b-88e3-17351e77ca6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0267a30d In this podcast, I sit down with Lead Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® – Assassin's Creed®.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Lead Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® – Assassin's Creed®.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1756 In this podcast, I sit down with Lead Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® – Assassin's Creed®.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1147 1147 #1147: Demand vs. Innovation full e3f0a68b-1954-4225-9395-8d64383eb53a https://share.transistor.fm/s/309e0b25 This podcast talks about the spectrum of giving players what they're asking for and surprising them with things they never thought of.

]]> This podcast talks about the spectrum of giving players what they're asking for and surprising them with things they never thought of.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 This podcast talks about the spectrum of giving players what they're asking for and surprising them with things they never thought of.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1146 1146 #1146: Color Weaknesses full e08c35d1-858e-4f42-bb0c-e57f1a6f742b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a99ea703 I talk all the time about the strengths of each color. This week, I delve into their weaknesses and how those present themselves mechanically.

]]> I talk all the time about the strengths of each color. This week, I delve into their weaknesses and how those present themselves mechanically.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1784 I talk all the time about the strengths of each color. This week, I delve into their weaknesses and how those present themselves mechanically.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1145 1145 #1145: Power and Toughness full 6a9170da-2cca-4233-a8d9-b4be222b4390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/920d42ec In this podcast, I talk for 30 minutes all about every aspect of power and toughness.

]]> In this podcast, I talk for 30 minutes all about every aspect of power and toughness.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1900 In this podcast, I talk for 30 minutes all about every aspect of power and toughness.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1144 1144 #1144: Color Imbalance full 3e5cf9d8-5ad5-4a03-9124-9fc13f4d09e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d23fc31 In this podcast, I talk about why we don't have colors show up in different amounts in sets.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about why we don't have colors show up in different amounts in sets.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1958 In this podcast, I talk about why we don't have colors show up in different amounts in sets.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1143 1143 #1143: Modern Horizons 3 Set Design with Michael Majors full b474f2fc-320e-4366-9710-cbed604a934b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2ec32db In this podcast, I sit down with Set Design Lead Michael Majors to talk about the set design for Modern Horizons 3.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Set Design Lead Michael Majors to talk about the set design for Modern Horizons 3.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1775 In this podcast, I sit down with Set Design Lead Michael Majors to talk about the set design for Modern Horizons 3.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1142 1142 #1142: Designing Tokens full e22a9280-ab50-49b6-8e1d-46fd74eec310 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e081986 In this podcast, I talk about how we design tokens and the cards that create them.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how we design tokens and the cards that create them.

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1882 In this podcast, I talk about how we design tokens and the cards that create them.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1141 1141 #1141: Modern Horizons 3 Vision Design with Erik Lauer full d7aee855-0b70-467d-bcb6-bf2238b6bab2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41292c7a I sit down with Erik Lauer, Modern Horizons 3's lead vision designer, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> I sit down with Erik Lauer, Modern Horizons 3's lead vision designer, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1815 I sit down with Erik Lauer, Modern Horizons 3's lead vision designer, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1140 1140 #1140: History of the Color Pie full a13071d9-2714-42be-8e6a-bd9123119592 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39769bef I've talked a lot about the color pie over the years. In this episode, I talk about its history and how we've treated it as it has evolved over time.

]]> I've talked a lot about the color pie over the years. In this episode, I talk about its history and how we've treated it as it has evolved over time.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2108 I've talked a lot about the color pie over the years. In this episode, I talk about its history and how we've treated it as it has evolved over time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1139 1139 #1139: Sheldon Menery with Scott Larabee full 9182a2d6-f791-41c1-9170-d53bf815043a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3891b555 In this podcast, I sit down with Scott Larabee, Sheldon's best friend, to talk all about the man and his life. We talk about many aspects of his huge impact on Magic (it's not just Commander) and who he was as a person.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Scott Larabee, Sheldon's best friend, to talk all about the man and his life. We talk about many aspects of his huge impact on Magic (it's not just Commander) and who he was as a person.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2150 In this podcast, I sit down with Scott Larabee, Sheldon's best friend, to talk all about the man and his life. We talk about many aspects of his huge impact on Magic (it's not just Commander) and who he was as a person.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1138 1138 #1138: Lessons Learned – Phyrexia: All Will Be One full 14a3d2b4-ae5c-4248-be9d-beb1e2844540 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92bfaf50 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about design lessons from sets I led or co-led. This episode is about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about design lessons from sets I led or co-led. This episode is about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1892 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about design lessons from sets I led or co-led. This episode is about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1137 1137 #1137: Designing Typal Cards full a3078c33-49b4-42b5-ae09-5ed556ce727d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef0a64ac In this episode, I talk about how we design typal cards (i.e., cards that mechanically care about creature types).

]]> In this episode, I talk about how we design typal cards (i.e., cards that mechanically care about creature types).

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1851 In this episode, I talk about how we design typal cards (i.e., cards that mechanically care about creature types).

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1136 1136 #1136: Being a Team Lead full 71828708-3859-4312-a450-247448856784 https://share.transistor.fm/s/702d46d6 What exactly is a lead designer responsible for? In this podcast, I walk through what the lead designers do during exploratory design, vision design, set design, and play design.

]]> What exactly is a lead designer responsible for? In this podcast, I walk through what the lead designers do during exploratory design, vision design, set design, and play design.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 What exactly is a lead designer responsible for? In this podcast, I walk through what the lead designers do during exploratory design, vision design, set design, and play design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1135 1135 #1135: Monocolor Design full 2baee4ba-8817-4178-a5cd-8758f6c269f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9320d7d4 In this podcast, I talk about how we design monocolor themes for both Constructed and Limited.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how we design monocolor themes for both Constructed and Limited.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2134 In this podcast, I talk about how we design monocolor themes for both Constructed and Limited.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1134 1134 #1134: Alphabet full 3eea57cb-956d-4fc7-aeb9-c849547c873d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8de9e86b In this podcast, I talk about how R&D uses the alphabet to design Magic cards. I walk through the alphabet, explaining how we use each letter.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how R&D uses the alphabet to design Magic cards. I walk through the alphabet, explaining how we use each letter.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1853 In this podcast, I talk about how R&D uses the alphabet to design Magic cards. I walk through the alphabet, explaining how we use each letter.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1133 1133 #1133: Naming Sets with Ari Zirulnik full ba66be9b-d889-499f-a11d-b52cc44e256a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c1fdf2e In this podcast, I sit down with Ari Zirulnik to talk about how we name Magic sets.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Ari Zirulnik to talk about how we name Magic sets.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1865 In this podcast, I sit down with Ari Zirulnik to talk about how we name Magic sets.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1132 1132 #1132: Sixth Edition Rules full f14dc1ff-92a1-4694-a31f-f609b8250461 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4bb1375 Back in 1999, the Magic rules had the biggest change in the history of the game in conjunction with the release of Sixth Edition. In this podcast, I walk through the major changes that happened.

]]> Back in 1999, the Magic rules had the biggest change in the history of the game in conjunction with the release of Sixth Edition. In this podcast, I walk through the major changes that happened.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1934 Back in 1999, the Magic rules had the biggest change in the history of the game in conjunction with the release of Sixth Edition. In this podcast, I walk through the major changes that happened.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1131 1131 #1131: Magic Stories about My Dad full 348526e2-fbd7-44d6-ae76-d83c4050a49b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a83c2b73 My father, Gene Rosewater, died on April 17. In this podcast, I share stories about him that relate to Magic. Warning: This one's a bit of a tear-jerker.

]]> My father, Gene Rosewater, died on April 17. In this podcast, I share stories about him that relate to Magic. Warning: This one's a bit of a tear-jerker.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1927 My father, Gene Rosewater, died on April 17. In this podcast, I share stories about him that relate to Magic. Warning: This one's a bit of a tear-jerker.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1130 1130 #1130: A/B Mechanics full bfb38b03-5f0e-4f40-925b-1f19cf60232f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f65892a A/B mechanics are mechanics that require a separate subset of cards to work (such as madness requiring cards that make you discard). In this episode, I talk about how we design A/B mechanics, the challenges of making them, and the history of some famous A/B mechanics.

]]> A/B mechanics are mechanics that require a separate subset of cards to work (such as madness requiring cards that make you discard). In this episode, I talk about how we design A/B mechanics, the challenges of making them, and the history of some famous A/B mechanics.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2025 A/B mechanics are mechanics that require a separate subset of cards to work (such as madness requiring cards that make you discard). In this episode, I talk about how we design A/B mechanics, the challenges of making them, and the history of some famous A/B mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1129 1129 #1129: The Question full 14de3ef1-f041-4ec7-a2ad-cda381afcadb https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e11cf45 Back in 2018, we ran the Great Designer Search 3 (GDS3). Part of that event was a multiple-choice test many contestants took to qualify for the next part of the qualification. One question from that test, question number 28, proved to be controversial. The topic recently returned to social media, so I decided to record a podcast about it. I talk about the history of the GDSs, the reasons why there's a multiple-choice test, and get into the specifics of question 28.

]]> Back in 2018, we ran the Great Designer Search 3 (GDS3). Part of that event was a multiple-choice test many contestants took to qualify for the next part of the qualification. One question from that test, question number 28, proved to be controversial. The topic recently returned to social media, so I decided to record a podcast about it. I talk about the history of the GDSs, the reasons why there's a multiple-choice test, and get into the specifics of question 28.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1909 Back in 2018, we ran the Great Designer Search 3 (GDS3). Part of that event was a multiple-choice test many contestants took to qualify for the next part of the qualification. One question from that test, question number 28, proved to be controversial. The topic recently returned to social media, so I decided to record a podcast about it. I talk about the history of the GDSs, the reasons why there's a multiple-choice test, and get into the specifics of question 28.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1128 1128 #1128: Outlaws of Thunder Junction Play Design with Jadine Klomparens full b782a8d2-a14c-4f47-9c16-2bf097707332 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d57aa6e In this podcast, I sit down with Outlaws of Thunder Junction Lead Play Designer Jadine Klomparens to talk about the play design of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Outlaws of Thunder Junction Lead Play Designer Jadine Klomparens to talk about the play design of the set.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1766 In this podcast, I sit down with Outlaws of Thunder Junction Lead Play Designer Jadine Klomparens to talk about the play design of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1127 1127 #1127: Same But Different full 2d97164e-e7ff-44be-94e3-b0c38753cc71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cdb2df3 In this podcast, I talk about a concept I learned from my days in Hollywood and how I apply it to Magic design.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a concept I learned from my days in Hollywood and how I apply it to Magic design.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1825 In this podcast, I talk about a concept I learned from my days in Hollywood and how I apply it to Magic design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1126 1126 #1126: Outlaws of Thunder Junction Set Design with Dave Humpherys full 662befc6-0d1e-4d18-9b55-01cef7513527 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b946f36 In this podcast, I sit down with Dave Humpherys, set design lead for Outlaws of Thunder Junction, to talk about the set design of the latest expansion.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Dave Humpherys, set design lead for Outlaws of Thunder Junction, to talk about the set design of the latest expansion.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2507 In this podcast, I sit down with Dave Humpherys, set design lead for Outlaws of Thunder Junction, to talk about the set design of the latest expansion.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1125 1125 #1125: Mercenaries full 3014fbd8-6577-4197-8f2a-ebe77a8142e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2005752 In honor of Outlaws of Thunder Junction, I did a card-by-card design podcast on cards with creature type Mercenary.

]]> In honor of Outlaws of Thunder Junction, I did a card-by-card design podcast on cards with creature type Mercenary.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1813 In honor of Outlaws of Thunder Junction, I did a card-by-card design podcast on cards with creature type Mercenary.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1124 1124 #1124: Outlaws of Thunder Junction Vision Design full 82b11e64-27e5-44c9-bc23-4b3a28e6ce7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/84c44d56 In this podcast, I talk about the early design of Outlaws of Thunder Junction.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the early design of Outlaws of Thunder Junction.

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1859 In this podcast, I talk about the early design of Outlaws of Thunder Junction.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1123 1123 #1123: Every Set full 59cb3cc4-928b-4fd9-8a42-1360e6d7536b https://share.transistor.fm/s/57f27023 Before I get into Outlaws of Thunder Junction, I see if I can name every non-core expansion set in order with a bit of trivia about each one.

]]> Before I get into Outlaws of Thunder Junction, I see if I can name every non-core expansion set in order with a bit of trivia about each one.

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2406 Before I get into Outlaws of Thunder Junction, I see if I can name every non-core expansion set in order with a bit of trivia about each one.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1122 1122 #1122: Top 20 Evergreen Mechanics, Part 2 full 2c3ad108-3da9-43f5-b3e1-050e17e2c2f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85ec1cbd During my MagicCon: Chicago talk where I listed my top 20 mechanics of all time, I also showed a slide for my top 20 evergreen mechanics and said that one day, I'd do a podcast on it. Today is that day. This is part two of two.

]]> During my MagicCon: Chicago talk where I listed my top 20 mechanics of all time, I also showed a slide for my top 20 evergreen mechanics and said that one day, I'd do a podcast on it. Today is that day. This is part two of two.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1847 During my MagicCon: Chicago talk where I listed my top 20 mechanics of all time, I also showed a slide for my top 20 evergreen mechanics and said that one day, I'd do a podcast on it. Today is that day. This is part two of two.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1121 1121 #1121: Top 20 Evergreen Mechanics, Part 1 full 7d73cfc2-2d68-48e8-9db2-dd83ef70766e https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb32d2f9 During my MagicCon: Chicago talk where I listed my top 20 mechanics of all time, I also showed a slide for my top 20 evergreen mechanics and said that one day, I'd do a podcast on it. Today is that day. This is part one of two.

]]> During my MagicCon: Chicago talk where I listed my top 20 mechanics of all time, I also showed a slide for my top 20 evergreen mechanics and said that one day, I'd do a podcast on it. Today is that day. This is part one of two.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1812 During my MagicCon: Chicago talk where I listed my top 20 mechanics of all time, I also showed a slide for my top 20 evergreen mechanics and said that one day, I'd do a podcast on it. Today is that day. This is part one of two.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1120 1120 #1120: The Early Days of Magic full 27c38dae-2505-48d6-a802-0463c00adba0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85d23141 In this podcast, I explain what it was like to play Magic in 1993.

]]> In this podcast, I explain what it was like to play Magic in 1993.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1828 In this podcast, I explain what it was like to play Magic in 1993.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1119 1119 #1119: The Elephant in Boots Problem full 6fcbb22a-f628-4aff-b000-b0a058cd1086 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f42f0a In this podcast, I share what Magic R&D refers to as the "elephant in boots" problems and how we work to solve it.

]]> In this podcast, I share what Magic R&D refers to as the "elephant in boots" problems and how we work to solve it.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2203 In this podcast, I share what Magic R&D refers to as the "elephant in boots" problems and how we work to solve it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1118 1118 #1118: Top 20 Mechanics, Part 3 full b31b6bd0-52a4-41e2-96c3-cfe3d6a2de40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1560710d This is my third podcast in a three-part series talking about the 20 best non-evergreen mechanics of all time. It's based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> This is my third podcast in a three-part series talking about the 20 best non-evergreen mechanics of all time. It's based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1849 This is my third podcast in a three-part series talking about the 20 best non-evergreen mechanics of all time. It's based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1117 1117 #1117: Top 20 Mechanics, Part 2 full 0961e40b-914c-4a63-94c2-4ab14689b20c https://share.transistor.fm/s/38269f95 This is the second of a three-part series talking about the 20 best non-evergreen mechanics of all time. It's based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> This is the second of a three-part series talking about the 20 best non-evergreen mechanics of all time. It's based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1941 This is the second of a three-part series talking about the 20 best non-evergreen mechanics of all time. It's based on a talk I gave at MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1116 1116 #1116: Top 20 Mechanics, Part 1 full 2ba832c6-32f1-475f-ba15-1d54bd4c7110 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73828c17 Recently at MagicCon: Chicago, I did a talk called "The 20 Best Mechanics of All Time," which you can watch here. This podcast covers part one of that talk.

]]> Recently at MagicCon: Chicago, I did a talk called "The 20 Best Mechanics of All Time," which you can watch here. This podcast covers part one of that talk.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2115 Recently at MagicCon: Chicago, I did a talk called "The 20 Best Mechanics of All Time," which you can watch here. This podcast covers part one of that talk.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1115 1115 #1115: MagicCon: Chicago full 42bc771d-291d-44a0-879f-ccbf5d4c4462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7eb4265d In this podcast, I talk about my time at last weekend's MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about my time at last weekend's MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1939 In this podcast, I talk about my time at last weekend's MagicCon: Chicago.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1114 1114 #1114: Playtesting in 2024 full ed601b7f-520d-4717-88ea-6899880fd2e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42653550 Ten years ago, I released a podcast on playtesting, but a lot has changed. In this podcast, I look at how we playtest today.

]]> Ten years ago, I released a podcast on playtesting, but a lot has changed. In this podcast, I look at how we playtest today.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1907 Ten years ago, I released a podcast on playtesting, but a lot has changed. In this podcast, I look at how we playtest today.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1113 1113 #1113: Synergy full 91c46ec8-80bc-4b36-806a-697d0528d961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9aae38a In this podcast, I talk about the importance of synergy in Magic design.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the importance of synergy in Magic design.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1903 In this podcast, I talk about the importance of synergy in Magic design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1112 1112 #1112: Perfectionism full ba1441db-cae8-42a5-860b-03d141bb10de https://share.transistor.fm/s/35e30012 We spend a long time designing sets, constantly improving on every aspect possible. But how and when do we decide to step away? In this podcast, I explore the subject of perfectionism.

]]> We spend a long time designing sets, constantly improving on every aspect possible. But how and when do we decide to step away? In this podcast, I explore the subject of perfectionism.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1892 We spend a long time designing sets, constantly improving on every aspect possible. But how and when do we decide to step away? In this podcast, I explore the subject of perfectionism.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1111 1111 #1111: Puzzle Design full 21d3ffb5-8fe9-4921-8268-e5ee9b44b9cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/810ddfa5 In this podcast, I talk about the basics of designing puzzles.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the basics of designing puzzles.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2055 In this podcast, I talk about the basics of designing puzzles.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1110 1110 #1110: Early Advertising full 2b517fcb-c68c-4294-826f-6494f27ab820 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e154a4a In this podcast, I look back at the advertising of the first ten years of Magic.

]]> In this podcast, I look back at the advertising of the first ten years of Magic.

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1839 In this podcast, I look back at the advertising of the first ten years of Magic.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1109 1109 #1109: Murders at Karlov Manor Set Design with Andrew Brown full af847935-7f54-4c36-877d-69c27bcce1fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/951bb8a5 In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, co-lead set designer on Murders at Karlov Manor, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, co-lead set designer on Murders at Karlov Manor, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1934 In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown, co-lead set designer on Murders at Karlov Manor, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1108 1108 #1108: Erik Lauer full b7b321ec-dd4d-4637-87e2-aa360689769c https://share.transistor.fm/s/043f5500 In this podcast, I pay tribute to longtime Magic designer Erik Lauer who recently retired.

]]> In this podcast, I pay tribute to longtime Magic designer Erik Lauer who recently retired.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1912 In this podcast, I pay tribute to longtime Magic designer Erik Lauer who recently retired.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1107 1107 #1107: Murders at Karlov Manor Puzzles with Mark Gottlieb full 08d5494a-290e-497d-8a6c-f8b11ef51f21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d29c3e4c In this podcast, I sit down with designer and puzzle-builder extraordinaire Mark Gottlieb to talk about the making of the puzzles for Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with designer and puzzle-builder extraordinaire Mark Gottlieb to talk about the making of the puzzles for Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1923 In this podcast, I sit down with designer and puzzle-builder extraordinaire Mark Gottlieb to talk about the making of the puzzles for Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1106 1106 #1106: Murders at Karlov Manor Design full 66f86406-c3d1-42f4-b6e4-e85407941df3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/064858f0 In this podcast, I tell the design story of Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> In this podcast, I tell the design story of Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1861 In this podcast, I tell the design story of Murders at Karlov Manor.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1105 1105 #1105: History of Learn to Play full fb202834-ce51-4d84-a4d3-18819d14916d https://share.transistor.fm/s/18d1c44b In this podcast, I talk about many of the products we've introduced to help teach people how to play and walk through how our philosophy about it has changed over time.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about many of the products we've introduced to help teach people how to play and walk through how our philosophy about it has changed over time.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1962 In this podcast, I talk about many of the products we've introduced to help teach people how to play and walk through how our philosophy about it has changed over time.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1104 1104 #1104: Strictly Better full d86ad78d-6d18-4c2c-9fa2-356204216491 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c1ec1c5 In this podcast, I define the R&D expression "strictly better," discuss its history, and talk about why it's a thing we have to care about.

]]> In this podcast, I define the R&D expression "strictly better," discuss its history, and talk about why it's a thing we have to care about.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2044 In this podcast, I define the R&D expression "strictly better," discuss its history, and talk about why it's a thing we have to care about.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1103 1103 #1103: Making Things with Jess Dunks full 0d0a92ae-9a30-4a87-a59e-f8f560abdd13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79274de9 In this podcasts, I talk with Rules Manager Jess Dunks about how we go about making mechanics work that do things we've never done before.

]]> In this podcasts, I talk with Rules Manager Jess Dunks about how we go about making mechanics work that do things we've never done before.

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1898 In this podcasts, I talk with Rules Manager Jess Dunks about how we go about making mechanics work that do things we've never done before.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1102 1102 #1102: Play Design Changes with Ben Weitz full 07758760-99e9-49d5-8e6d-ec35c10d13f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47cbd4d2 I talk a lot about all the changes cards go through early in design. In this podcast, I interview Play Designer Ben Weitz to talk about the types of changes the Play Design team makes to cards late in the process.

]]> I talk a lot about all the changes cards go through early in design. In this podcast, I interview Play Designer Ben Weitz to talk about the types of changes the Play Design team makes to cards late in the process.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1933 I talk a lot about all the changes cards go through early in design. In this podcast, I interview Play Designer Ben Weitz to talk about the types of changes the Play Design team makes to cards late in the process.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1101 1101 #1101: Designing Universes Beyond full 9854d950-d327-42aa-aa06-720357158aa9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb9bdc6c In this podcast, I go through the process from start to finish of designing a Universes Beyond set.

]]> In this podcast, I go through the process from start to finish of designing a Universes Beyond set.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2003 In this podcast, I go through the process from start to finish of designing a Universes Beyond set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1100 1100 #1100: Designing to Art full dca1d312-922d-4fa3-aa67-8fc20cec8c91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64ebd740 Most of the time, we create the card design before we commission the art, but not always. In this podcast, I walk through when art comes before design and when we have to design to the art.

]]> Most of the time, we create the card design before we commission the art, but not always. In this podcast, I walk through when art comes before design and when we have to design to the art.

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2010 Most of the time, we create the card design before we commission the art, but not always. In this podcast, I walk through when art comes before design and when we have to design to the art.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1099 1099 #1099: The Dark full 9000833e-b4e1-4a3c-ab29-4aa7bf6acfe7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdff9636 In this podcast, I talk all about Magic's fourth expansion.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about Magic's fourth expansion.

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1886 In this podcast, I talk all about Magic's fourth expansion.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1098 1098 #1098: Mana Cost full 04d2f765-4068-45a0-9b10-3ed7fa0d3f21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e1f40a5 This podcast is dedicated to mana cost. I talk about its history as well as the design space it offers designers.

]]> This podcast is dedicated to mana cost. I talk about its history as well as the design space it offers designers.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2363 This podcast is dedicated to mana cost. I talk about its history as well as the design space it offers designers.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1097 1097 #1097: The Waiting Game full 6320efff-8f90-4642-9c1b-a53d95a5ea32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/956a73a7 Sometimes it can take a while to get a particular idea to print. This podcast shares some stories of things that took a while to get out to the public.

]]> Sometimes it can take a while to get a particular idea to print. This podcast shares some stories of things that took a while to get out to the public.

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1833 Sometimes it can take a while to get a particular idea to print. This podcast shares some stories of things that took a while to get out to the public.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1096 1096 #1096: Why Restrictions? full 8f9df242-c2ed-4165-b1ef-2e7d847728c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e885615a This podcast was inspired by a number of blog posts asking why we've been adding more restrictions to cards lately.

]]> This podcast was inspired by a number of blog posts asking why we've been adding more restrictions to cards lately.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1922 This podcast was inspired by a number of blog posts asking why we've been adding more restrictions to cards lately.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1095 1095 #1095: How I Became Head Designer full 3e681f6c-9da4-48e4-9fde-5d4942b7aacb https://share.transistor.fm/s/557e235d December 3 marked my 20th anniversary as Magic head designer, and this podcast tells the story of how that came to be. It's also filled with a lot of tips about how someone can work toward their own dream job.

]]> December 3 marked my 20th anniversary as Magic head designer, and this podcast tells the story of how that came to be. It's also filled with a lot of tips about how someone can work toward their own dream job.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1931 December 3 marked my 20th anniversary as Magic head designer, and this podcast tells the story of how that came to be. It's also filled with a lot of tips about how someone can work toward their own dream job.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1094 1094 #1094: Returning Mechanics full d1daf817-e331-4828-bf29-64320868fa88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7e6db1c How do we decide when to bring mechanics back? This podcast talks all about it.

]]> How do we decide when to bring mechanics back? This podcast talks all about it.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3258 How do we decide when to bring mechanics back? This podcast talks all about it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1093 1093 #1093: Fixed Mechanics full f3187292-d04a-42ea-b198-cfe117cebe3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f428c52c Sometimes we make a mechanic and realize later that we could have done it better. This podcast talks about how we make new mechanics that are fixed versions of older ones.

]]> Sometimes we make a mechanic and realize later that we could have done it better. This podcast talks about how we make new mechanics that are fixed versions of older ones.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1843 Sometimes we make a mechanic and realize later that we could have done it better. This podcast talks about how we make new mechanics that are fixed versions of older ones.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1092 1092 #1092: Vision Design Summit full 2a2f844b-b88e-4881-9d8e-da303fd50017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9b5b65e In this podcast, I talk about a procedure we do called a Vision Design Summit.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about a procedure we do called a Vision Design Summit.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2079 In this podcast, I talk about a procedure we do called a Vision Design Summit.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1091 1091 #1091: Colorless Design full 6e90e977-fb28-4a73-876d-776109e2d9f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1857b03d In this podcast, I talk about how we design colorless cards.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how we design colorless cards.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1798 In this podcast, I talk about how we design colorless cards.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1090 1090 #1090: Lessons Learned – Unfinity full 1d5d0215-1a5c-4b37-ade3-16d0b1807cf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6fc6646 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and explain the many lessons I learned while making them. This episode is about what I learned leading the design for Unfinity.

]]> This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and explain the many lessons I learned while making them. This episode is about what I learned leading the design for Unfinity.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2138 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and explain the many lessons I learned while making them. This episode is about what I learned leading the design for Unfinity.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1089 1089 #1089: Expansions Symbols with Daniel Holt full cbd22bee-5829-4619-9242-ab435759202a https://share.transistor.fm/s/be051b41 In this podcast, I sit down with Graphic Designer Daniel Holt to talk all about the making of expansion symbols.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Graphic Designer Daniel Holt to talk all about the making of expansion symbols.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1789 In this podcast, I sit down with Graphic Designer Daniel Holt to talk all about the making of expansion symbols.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1088 1088 #1088: Vision Design full dd0fdbb7-1a5c-4c61-b7fb-273c1e316b11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b5dd3f1 In this podcast, I take an in-depth look at the current vision design process.

]]> In this podcast, I take an in-depth look at the current vision design process.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:23:14 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1955 In this podcast, I take an in-depth look at the current vision design process.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1087 1087 #1087: Exploratory Design full f935fdee-c9a3-4753-8f92-6051b4f88a2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e51b31c In this podcast, I take an in-depth look at our current exploratory design process.

]]> In this podcast, I take an in-depth look at our current exploratory design process.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:22:29 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1995 In this podcast, I take an in-depth look at our current exploratory design process.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1086 1086 #1086: Black-Green-Blue full c7ed43e1-6feb-48ee-b5bd-80d776ff99af https://share.transistor.fm/s/822e4248 This is the tenth and final podcast in my three-color philosophy series. This time I talk black-green-blue.

]]> This is the tenth and final podcast in my three-color philosophy series. This time I talk black-green-blue.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 This is the tenth and final podcast in my three-color philosophy series. This time I talk black-green-blue.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1085 1085 #1085: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Art Direction with Ovidio Cartagena full ec396f79-1e4a-4337-8085-2441cf7ebedd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3065bf4 In this podcast, I sit down with Ovidio Cartagena, the art director of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, to talk about worldbuilding and the visual look of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Ovidio Cartagena, the art director of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, to talk about worldbuilding and the visual look of the set.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1829 In this podcast, I sit down with Ovidio Cartagena, the art director of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, to talk about worldbuilding and the visual look of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1084 1084 #1084: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set Design with Jules Robins full f81bc5d8-1804-430b-9bf5-885ca34d51a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a09c0255 I interview Co-Set Design Lead Jules Robins to talk about how the underground set moved to Ixalan.

]]> I interview Co-Set Design Lead Jules Robins to talk about how the underground set moved to Ixalan.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2195 I interview Co-Set Design Lead Jules Robins to talk about how the underground set moved to Ixalan.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1083 1083 #1083: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Vision Design full 433716b4-cd08-47ff-b277-c05d2479477b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6132ffc In this podcast, I talk about the vision design for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Things don't always work out, so this podcast looks into a very different take on an underground world.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the vision design for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Things don't always work out, so this podcast looks into a very different take on an underground world.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1961 In this podcast, I talk about the vision design for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Things don't always work out, so this podcast looks into a very different take on an underground world.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1082 1082 #1082: Blue-Red-White full 6b44237c-b9ae-446a-a7e4-0a751631e566 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8242514 This podcast is the ninth (of ten) of my three-color philosophy series. In this one, I talk blue-red-white.

]]> This podcast is the ninth (of ten) of my three-color philosophy series. In this one, I talk blue-red-white.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1966 This podcast is the ninth (of ten) of my three-color philosophy series. In this one, I talk blue-red-white.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1081 1081 #1081: Copying full 79c7564f-bb85-4b24-9f00-d864290bf39d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5254f596 In this podcast, I talk about one of my favorite effects in Magic: copying.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about one of my favorite effects in Magic: copying.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1803 In this podcast, I talk about one of my favorite effects in Magic: copying.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1080 1080 #1080: Prescriptive Design full 6e2e29bb-bcf2-41fd-b37d-9a1326b90293 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6524715 In this podcast, I talk about the spectrum of meeting players' desires. At one end is designing cards the players are asking for, and at the other end is designing cards they don't expect.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the spectrum of meeting players' desires. At one end is designing cards the players are asking for, and at the other end is designing cards they don't expect.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2634 In this podcast, I talk about the spectrum of meeting players' desires. At one end is designing cards the players are asking for, and at the other end is designing cards they don't expect.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1079 1079 #1079: WHO Commander Decks with Gavin Verhey full 49afad52-a854-47a4-8c87-bfaf13c07912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/814cf4de In this episode, I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® – Doctor Who™.

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® – Doctor Who™.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1898 In this episode, I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the design of Magic: The Gathering® – Doctor Who™.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1078 1078 #1078: Designing for Limited full 52c9a2bd-55ca-46f8-ad4f-24832418b3cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/1581dc70 Our new office is open, so I'm back to driving to work. In this podcast, I talk all about the ways we design for Limited. Due to traffic, this podcast is a full hour.

]]> Our new office is open, so I'm back to driving to work. In this podcast, I talk all about the ways we design for Limited. Due to traffic, this podcast is a full hour.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3806 Our new office is open, so I'm back to driving to work. In this podcast, I talk all about the ways we design for Limited. Due to traffic, this podcast is a full hour.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1077 1077 #1077: White-Black-Green full 6e711c06-c15f-4cf0-aae7-86d2212807e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35e12586 This is the eighth podcast in my three-color philosophy series. In this one, I talk all about the philosophy of white-black-green.

]]> This is the eighth podcast in my three-color philosophy series. In this one, I talk all about the philosophy of white-black-green.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1737 This is the eighth podcast in my three-color philosophy series. In this one, I talk all about the philosophy of white-black-green.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1076 1076 #1076: Iconic and Characteristic Creature Types full b7b76e77-6f97-4de3-a838-90b9d91fda7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b923aecd What exactly is an iconic or characteristic creature type? In this podcast, I explain what they are and detail our long history of figuring out which ones work best.

]]> What exactly is an iconic or characteristic creature type? In this podcast, I explain what they are and detail our long history of figuring out which ones work best.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1842 What exactly is an iconic or characteristic creature type? In this podcast, I explain what they are and detail our long history of figuring out which ones work best.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1075 1075 #1075: 2018 full 8955beaa-92a8-45a7-a7d1-fdb62fd5e6b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/949ef5fa This is another in my "Years in Review" series where I walk through an entire year and talk about many of the Magic events that happened that year. This podcast is about the year 2018.

]]> This is another in my "Years in Review" series where I walk through an entire year and talk about many of the Magic events that happened that year. This podcast is about the year 2018.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1766 This is another in my "Years in Review" series where I walk through an entire year and talk about many of the Magic events that happened that year. This podcast is about the year 2018.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1074 1074 #1074: Alternative-Win Conditions full 7b5baa15-6600-4ea3-b82c-e71b34ddb006 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da07fb87 There are many ways to win a game of Magic without reducing an opponent's life total to 0. In this podcast, I talk all about alternative-win conditions.

]]> There are many ways to win a game of Magic without reducing an opponent's life total to 0. In this podcast, I talk all about alternative-win conditions.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1804 There are many ways to win a game of Magic without reducing an opponent's life total to 0. In this podcast, I talk all about alternative-win conditions.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1073 1073 #1073: Lessons Learned – Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty full 539079d0-9779-4b07-b137-cff100805af6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36645cd4 This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and explain the many lessons I learned working on them. This podcast is about the design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

]]> This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and explain the many lessons I learned working on them. This podcast is about the design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1801 This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and explain the many lessons I learned working on them. This podcast is about the design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1072 1072 #1072: Green-Blue-Red full 62db56a3-d363-4fa0-b9ad-246af6f7a5fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/08f43e54 This podcast is my seventh (of ten) in my series on three-color philosophies. Today, I talk all about green-blue-red.

]]> This podcast is my seventh (of ten) in my series on three-color philosophies. Today, I talk all about green-blue-red.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1775 This podcast is my seventh (of ten) in my series on three-color philosophies. Today, I talk all about green-blue-red.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1071 1071 #1071: Wilds of Eldraine Story with Roy Graham full d0107b2f-fca2-43a4-980a-b00b9b21a3b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15f4a348 In this podcast, I sit down with Roy Graham, the person in charge of overseeing Magic Story, to talk about Magic storytelling and the making of the Wilds of Eldraine story.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Roy Graham, the person in charge of overseeing Magic Story, to talk about Magic storytelling and the making of the Wilds of Eldraine story.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1823 In this podcast, I sit down with Roy Graham, the person in charge of overseeing Magic Story, to talk about Magic storytelling and the making of the Wilds of Eldraine story.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1070 1070 #1070: Wilds of Eldraine Play Design with Ben Weitz full 28266420-a5bf-4486-9242-6be3db43d7e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec44966a In this podcast, I sit down with Play designer Benjamin Weitz to talk about the Play Design of Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Play designer Benjamin Weitz to talk about the Play Design of Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1782 In this podcast, I sit down with Play designer Benjamin Weitz to talk about the Play Design of Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1069 1069 #1069: Heroes of the Realm full ad049e58-c86e-422b-ad3f-004798fb7e89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/645f6cb0 A number of years ago, Wizards started a new employee appreciation program which resulted in us making not quite official Magic cards. In this podcast, I talk about how they got made and walk through the designs.

]]> A number of years ago, Wizards started a new employee appreciation program which resulted in us making not quite official Magic cards. In this podcast, I talk about how they got made and walk through the designs.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1887 A number of years ago, Wizards started a new employee appreciation program which resulted in us making not quite official Magic cards. In this podcast, I talk about how they got made and walk through the designs.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1068 1068 #1068: Red-White-Black full d0d97497-a847-430d-9b97-991973d30d12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a54915b6 This podcast is another in my three-color series. Today, I talk all about red-white-black.

]]> This podcast is another in my three-color series. Today, I talk all about red-white-black.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1779 This podcast is another in my three-color series. Today, I talk all about red-white-black.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1067 1067 #1067: Wilds of Eldraine Commander with Jeremy Geist full 7ee5c568-9502-4874-aeae-71c69f224539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd6441a In this podcast, I have Jeremy Geist on the show to talk about the design of the Wilds of Eldraine Commander decks.

]]> In this podcast, I have Jeremy Geist on the show to talk about the design of the Wilds of Eldraine Commander decks.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1804 In this podcast, I have Jeremy Geist on the show to talk about the design of the Wilds of Eldraine Commander decks.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1066 1066 #1066: Wilds of Eldraine Design full b21612b8-3c53-418d-a244-a29624f3d754 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8aa348b5 In this podcast, I talk about the influence of Throne of Eldraine on the design of Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the influence of Throne of Eldraine on the design of Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2043 In this podcast, I talk about the influence of Throne of Eldraine on the design of Wilds of Eldraine.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1065 1065 #1065: Wilds of Eldraine Set Design with Ian Duke full c306e084-e331-493a-b30a-ef5ba09520e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e23d1a63 In this podcast, I discuss Wilds of Eldraine set design with Ian Duke, the set's lead set designer.

]]> In this podcast, I discuss Wilds of Eldraine set design with Ian Duke, the set's lead set designer.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1848 In this podcast, I discuss Wilds of Eldraine set design with Ian Duke, the set's lead set designer.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1064 1064 #1064: Inclusion over Exclusion full ed0718ca-6e2d-4d66-b4a1-bdc24606f6ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/58cfe3bb In this podcast, I talk about the meaning and philosophy of "inclusion over exclusion" from a game design standpoint.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the meaning and philosophy of "inclusion over exclusion" from a game design standpoint.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2096 In this podcast, I talk about the meaning and philosophy of "inclusion over exclusion" from a game design standpoint.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1063 1063 #1063: Wilds of Eldraine Vision Design with Chris Mooney full 196c3e2e-9beb-48f1-91d4-b8c73c4ba224 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30e97988 In this podcast, I talk about Wilds of Eldraine vision design with guest Chris Mooney, lead vision designer for the set.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about Wilds of Eldraine vision design with guest Chris Mooney, lead vision designer for the set.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1927 In this podcast, I talk about Wilds of Eldraine vision design with guest Chris Mooney, lead vision designer for the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1062 1062 #1062: Red-Green-White full 84998840-a2a0-47fb-85e9-84642ea70efd https://share.transistor.fm/s/11eaeaa4 This is another podcast in my three-color series. In this episode, I talk about red-green-white.

]]> This is another podcast in my three-color series. In this episode, I talk about red-green-white.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1802 This is another podcast in my three-color series. In this episode, I talk about red-green-white.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1061 1061 #1061: Cards with Set Names full 42388794-4bb6-402b-ab3a-6a6c8f0cc1d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f61bcaf1 In this podcast, I talk about all the cards that are also set names.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about all the cards that are also set names.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1864 In this podcast, I talk about all the cards that are also set names.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1060 1060 #1060: Gen Con 2023 full 444b77de-f769-45e8-9804-2d689ec40a07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acea5bd8 In this podcast, I talk about one of my last trips of the summer to Gen Con 2023.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about one of my last trips of the summer to Gen Con 2023.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1809 In this podcast, I talk about one of my last trips of the summer to Gen Con 2023.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1059 1059 #1059: MagicCon: Barcelona full c1615664-8c2b-4d4c-bd38-5be7aa80e31c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbfaa5ef In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to MagicCon: Barcelona.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to MagicCon: Barcelona.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1886 In this podcast, I talk all about my trip to MagicCon: Barcelona.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1058 1058 #1058: San Diego Comic-Con 2023 full 71330b15-906f-44f5-b630-f5e1df2b2910 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ff8086d In this podcast, I talk about my trip to the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con and my history with the San Diego Comic-Con.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about my trip to the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con and my history with the San Diego Comic-Con.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1852 In this podcast, I talk about my trip to the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con and my history with the San Diego Comic-Con.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1057 1057 #1057: Bends and Breaks full 22982665-c1a8-48f8-b62b-7eb475d08016 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e9a2b61 In this podcast, I talk all about mechanical bends and breaks in relation to the color pie.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about mechanical bends and breaks in relation to the color pie.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1913 In this podcast, I talk all about mechanical bends and breaks in relation to the color pie.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1056 1056 #1056: The Landmark full c5858ad7-fe91-4ff8-9267-0fbdd2166ca5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e5daa29 Today's podcast marks my last Drive to Work where I drive into our offices at The Landmark. In this episode, I talk all about the history of our Wizards of the Coast offices.

]]> Today's podcast marks my last Drive to Work where I drive into our offices at The Landmark. In this episode, I talk all about the history of our Wizards of the Coast offices.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1884 Today's podcast marks my last Drive to Work where I drive into our offices at The Landmark. In this episode, I talk all about the history of our Wizards of the Coast offices.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1055 1055 #1055: Black-Red-Green full 5cbc3c7f-152a-44fb-b6b3-7afd59168db4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80605724 This is another podcast in my three-color series. Today, I talk about black-red-green.

]]> This is another podcast in my three-color series. Today, I talk about black-red-green.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1849 This is another podcast in my three-color series. Today, I talk about black-red-green.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1054 1054 #1054: Apes and Monkeys, Part 2 full e5f4844a-4ee2-4b7a-8d43-64fb9abf2b4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/be84cee8 In this podcast, I finish talking about all the cards with subtype Ape and Monkey.

]]> In this podcast, I finish talking about all the cards with subtype Ape and Monkey.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1937 In this podcast, I finish talking about all the cards with subtype Ape and Monkey.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1053 1053 #1053: Apes and Monkeys, Part 1 full be72ea00-cb26-4445-b6b6-5e90d84e39df https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc81d249 In this podcast, I talk about cards with subtype Ape and Monkey.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about cards with subtype Ape and Monkey.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1821 In this podcast, I talk about cards with subtype Ape and Monkey.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1052 1052 #1052: Coldsnap full 5c0078bb-6db7-47f9-83ae-9db41de5533e https://share.transistor.fm/s/71c6fcc3 In this podcast, I talk about the design and development of the set Coldsnap.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the design and development of the set Coldsnap.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 In this podcast, I talk about the design and development of the set Coldsnap.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1051 1051 #1051: Blue-Black-Red full 578857c3-dade-476b-8055-dea958fc0824 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c5a022e This is another podcast in my three-color series. Today, I talk about blue-black-red.

]]> This is another podcast in my three-color series. Today, I talk about blue-black-red.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1967 This is another podcast in my three-color series. Today, I talk about blue-black-red.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1050 1050 #1050: Hall of Fame full 04f48f2d-9874-4af5-854f-6dccafd7f8fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/966f387e In this podcast, I talk about being inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design Hall of Fame (i.e., the Tabletop Gaming Hall of Fame).

]]> In this podcast, I talk about being inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design Hall of Fame (i.e., the Tabletop Gaming Hall of Fame).

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 In this podcast, I talk about being inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design Hall of Fame (i.e., the Tabletop Gaming Hall of Fame).

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1049 1049 #1049: Mapping full 05766731-246c-4160-919f-cec0b0e1868d https://share.transistor.fm/s/de897c0e In this podcast, I talk about the concept of "mapping" and how we use it to design Magic sets.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the concept of "mapping" and how we use it to design Magic sets.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2189 In this podcast, I talk about the concept of "mapping" and how we use it to design Magic sets.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1048 1048 #1048: White-Blue-Black full 838d4fd6-da04-4157-907c-4c70be3ca6fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4d5ee73 In this podcast, I talk about the three-color Esper shard, white-blue-black.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the three-color Esper shard, white-blue-black.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1981 In this podcast, I talk about the three-color Esper shard, white-blue-black.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1047 1047 #1047: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ with Glenn Jones full 5e2c5435-4152-4820-bebc-3943b1097727 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22691e0b In this podcast, I talk to Glenn Jones, set design lead for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™, about the making of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I talk to Glenn Jones, set design lead for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™, about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1912 In this podcast, I talk to Glenn Jones, set design lead for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™, about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1046 1046 #1046: The Phyrexian Arc full f7976c85-3c17-4e72-b68b-9b1ff9ffbf4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ceb6e96 In this podcast, I talk about the narrative arc of the Phyrexian storyline.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the narrative arc of the Phyrexian storyline.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1796 In this podcast, I talk about the narrative arc of the Phyrexian storyline.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1045 1045 #1045: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ Design full d246916f-3a93-4814-965b-933f2107c844 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8e52703 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the design of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2127 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1044 1044 #1044: Beginner Design Mistakes full 81c30c9a-8991-4e12-b352-5b84a934cdce https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8b26193 In this podcast, I talk about the biggest design mistakes made by less experienced designers.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the biggest design mistakes made by less experienced designers.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:26:11 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2724 In this podcast, I talk about the biggest design mistakes made by less experienced designers.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1043 1043 #1043: Green-White-Blue full dd40a13e-dd37-492a-9b50-be2e0c17fb2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/aea0ff28 In this podcast, I start talking about three-color combinations in Magic, with today's episode focused on green-white-blue.

]]> In this podcast, I start talking about three-color combinations in Magic, with today's episode focused on green-white-blue.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:26:02 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1877 In this podcast, I start talking about three-color combinations in Magic, with today's episode focused on green-white-blue.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1042 1042 #1042: Costless Artifacts, Part 2 full cf6e69c0-f1ce-4759-b480-7a99b2b48471 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a612d230 This is part two of a two-part series where I talk about zero-mana artifacts.

]]> This is part two of a two-part series where I talk about zero-mana artifacts.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1818 This is part two of a two-part series where I talk about zero-mana artifacts.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1041 1041 #1041: Costless Artifacts, Part 1 full 702ab8ce-6775-4dbe-9988-4f46779a34eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c47b8546 This is part one of a two-part series where I talk about zero-mana artifacts.

]]> This is part one of a two-part series where I talk about zero-mana artifacts.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1849 This is part one of a two-part series where I talk about zero-mana artifacts.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1040 1040 #1040: Ice Age Prerelease full a68cfb5b-0851-4019-bb1b-16e8bb1589b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d24a8f6e In this podcast, I talk about the Ice Age Prerelease in Toronto, the first-ever Magic Prerelease.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the Ice Age Prerelease in Toronto, the first-ever Magic Prerelease.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1806 In this podcast, I talk about the Ice Age Prerelease in Toronto, the first-ever Magic Prerelease.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1039 1039 #1039: Costa Mesa Women's Club with Scott Larabee full c2eb7fc2-a8ea-4c13-b88b-008c544787f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f455320 In this podcast, Scott Larabee and I reminisce about Magic's distant past.

]]> In this podcast, Scott Larabee and I reminisce about Magic's distant past.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2081 In this podcast, Scott Larabee and I reminisce about Magic's distant past.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1038 1038 #1038: Eldritch Moon full e732459c-afcc-456e-a5da-d641e17fd074 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be89275f In this podcast, I walk through the making of Eldritch Moon and designing the set's mechanics.

]]> In this podcast, I walk through the making of Eldritch Moon and designing the set's mechanics.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2062 In this podcast, I walk through the making of Eldritch Moon and designing the set's mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1037 1037 #1037: Shadows over Innistrad full b9178ba1-8881-4d90-af4d-27f74b0ea59e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5831c532 In this podcast, I walk through the making of Shadows over Innistrad and designing the set's mechanics.

]]> In this podcast, I walk through the making of Shadows over Innistrad and designing the set's mechanics.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2022 In this podcast, I walk through the making of Shadows over Innistrad and designing the set's mechanics.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1036 1036 #1036: Mana Symbols full 8112dd6b-d49a-488e-a9a8-a9bc04d5e4f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67fbf380 In this podcast, I talk all about the history of mana symbols, how we use them, how they were created, and more.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the history of mana symbols, how we use them, how they were created, and more.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2326 In this podcast, I talk all about the history of mana symbols, how we use them, how they were created, and more.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1035 1035 #1035: Card Advantage with Brian Weissman full 81fcd950-231a-4060-bd7e-7f91df7dc210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5576f47 In this podcast, I sit down with the Brian Weissman, long-time Magic pro and expert in card advantage, to talk about the concept of card advantage.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with the Brian Weissman, long-time Magic pro and expert in card advantage, to talk about the concept of card advantage.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2326 In this podcast, I sit down with the Brian Weissman, long-time Magic pro and expert in card advantage, to talk about the concept of card advantage.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1034 1034 #1034: Why Not? full f7d6ee54-6b63-4662-aafb-03fa7e4b95ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ebbeff8 You can't say "yes" to every idea when designing for Magic. In this podcast, I explore reasons why we might not move forward with an idea.

]]> You can't say "yes" to every idea when designing for Magic. In this podcast, I explore reasons why we might not move forward with an idea.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1844 You can't say "yes" to every idea when designing for Magic. In this podcast, I explore reasons why we might not move forward with an idea.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1033 1033 #1033: March of the Machine Play Design with Jadine Klomparens full a8e0aa42-4a5d-478d-a738-3b4941b4f6e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94b5d29c In this podcast, I sit down with the Jadine Klomparens, lead play designer of March of the Machine, to talk about the play design process for the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with the Jadine Klomparens, lead play designer of March of the Machine, to talk about the play design process for the set.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1787 In this podcast, I sit down with the Jadine Klomparens, lead play designer of March of the Machine, to talk about the play design process for the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1032 1032 #1032: Turn Structure full a13f59a5-296a-48e4-a8c7-43b687c38bef https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a21c272 In this podcast, I walk through all the phases and steps of a turn to talk about how design creates cards for each part of the turn.

]]> In this podcast, I walk through all the phases and steps of a turn to talk about how design creates cards for each part of the turn.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1803 In this podcast, I walk through all the phases and steps of a turn to talk about how design creates cards for each part of the turn.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1031 1031 #1031: March of the Machine Casual Play Design with Ellie Rice full 1dca9450-3022-4cd1-86f2-392f2d3aa0d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c377047 In today's podcast, I sit down with Ellie Rice from the Casual Play Design team to talk about their process for March of the Machine.

]]> In today's podcast, I sit down with Ellie Rice from the Casual Play Design team to talk about their process for March of the Machine.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 In today's podcast, I sit down with Ellie Rice from the Casual Play Design team to talk about their process for March of the Machine.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1030 1030 #1030: F.I.R.E. Design full a6c1fc19-6d26-4c7e-af13-8b88c9f535e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/563bf8b3 R&D uses a philosophy in design known as F.I.R.E. design. There are a lot of misconceptions as to what it means, so I walk through its philosophy in this podcast.

]]> R&D uses a philosophy in design known as F.I.R.E. design. There are a lot of misconceptions as to what it means, so I walk through its philosophy in this podcast.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2053 R&D uses a philosophy in design known as F.I.R.E. design. There are a lot of misconceptions as to what it means, so I walk through its philosophy in this podcast.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1029 1029 #1029: March of the Machine Commander Decks with Ethan Fleischer full c3cac554-71c4-47cd-a266-ab82b6b4844d https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dbcbd2b I sit down with the lead designer of the March of the Machine Commander decks to talk about their design.

]]> I sit down with the lead designer of the March of the Machine Commander decks to talk about their design.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1804 I sit down with the lead designer of the March of the Machine Commander decks to talk about their design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1028 1028 #1028: Databases full a504469b-5973-4d6b-a8e6-26f9f7223715 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40d51dfe In this podcast, I talk about one of the most important tools we use for Magic design—databases. I walk through the history of our databases and explain how we use them.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about one of the most important tools we use for Magic design—databases. I walk through the history of our databases and explain how we use them.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1852 In this podcast, I talk about one of the most important tools we use for Magic design—databases. I walk through the history of our databases and explain how we use them.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1027 1027 #1027: March of the Machine with Taylor Ingvarsson full 0e9a7fbf-e58e-4ac5-83f5-f6283e34ce96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a609f3b I sit down with March of the Machine's Lead Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the visual identity of the set.

]]> I sit down with March of the Machine's Lead Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the visual identity of the set.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1787 I sit down with March of the Machine's Lead Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the visual identity of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1026 1026 #1026: Lessons Learned – Innistrad: Crimson Vow full 4ddd0843-0fad-4200-a75f-6bf84fb6f0c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb99d5d7 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and all the lessons I learned from designing them. In this episode, I talk about what I learned from making Innistrad: Crimson Vow.

]]> This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and all the lessons I learned from designing them. In this episode, I talk about what I learned from making Innistrad: Crimson Vow.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2234 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led or co-led and all the lessons I learned from designing them. In this episode, I talk about what I learned from making Innistrad: Crimson Vow.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1025 1025 #1025: March of the Machine Set Design with Dave Humpherys full 12089dae-623a-4a85-98ee-764dae3f9587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5180a42 In this podcast, I sit down with Dave Humpherys, the lead set designer of March of the Machine, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Dave Humpherys, the lead set designer of March of the Machine, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1983 In this podcast, I sit down with Dave Humpherys, the lead set designer of March of the Machine, to talk about the making of the set.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1024 1024 #1024: March of the Machine Design full a76d74b9-af3b-42a1-8d9a-9a3ac3641017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92e9de81 In this podcast, I tell the design story of March of the Machine.

]]> In this podcast, I tell the design story of March of the Machine.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:30:46 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1983 In this podcast, I tell the design story of March of the Machine.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1023 1023 #1023: Frames & Icons with Daniel Holt full c0eac7b0-824a-48b7-8292-f3c191ddde1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d12e7e0e In this podcast, I sit down with Senior Game Designer and Graphic Designer Daniel Holt to talk about how the frames and icons for March of the Machine were designed.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Senior Game Designer and Graphic Designer Daniel Holt to talk about how the frames and icons for March of the Machine were designed.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:30:02 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1855 In this podcast, I sit down with Senior Game Designer and Graphic Designer Daniel Holt to talk about how the frames and icons for March of the Machine were designed.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1022 1022 #1022: Invitational Cards full 8ea1b877-f496-4919-a733-35de00fd45d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdee8c37 Gavin Verhey recently did a video about the Invitational cards on his YouTube channel Good Morning Magic, inspiring me to do a podcast telling the behind-the-scenes stories of how we made each card.

]]> Gavin Verhey recently did a video about the Invitational cards on his YouTube channel Good Morning Magic, inspiring me to do a podcast telling the behind-the-scenes stories of how we made each card.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2352 Gavin Verhey recently did a video about the Invitational cards on his YouTube channel Good Morning Magic, inspiring me to do a podcast telling the behind-the-scenes stories of how we made each card.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1021 1021 #1021: Legends full fac5f00f-1e64-4e5b-98ac-1c0f1116070d https://share.transistor.fm/s/978e8a12 In this podcast, I talk all about the making of Magic's third expansion, Legends, which, among other things, introduced multicolor and legendary permanents.

]]> In this podcast, I talk all about the making of Magic's third expansion, Legends, which, among other things, introduced multicolor and legendary permanents.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2225 In this podcast, I talk all about the making of Magic's third expansion, Legends, which, among other things, introduced multicolor and legendary permanents.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1020 1020 #1020: Structural Support full 1c4cd720-ff30-4ea6-8411-1a4964a364d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54c5886e I recently wrote a new "Nuts & Bolts" column where I talked about the elements a set needs to work well in Limited play. This podcast goes over all the details from that article. If you're interested in building your own set or cube, this is worth a listen. If not, it's still a good insight into the process.

]]> I recently wrote a new "Nuts & Bolts" column where I talked about the elements a set needs to work well in Limited play. This podcast goes over all the details from that article. If you're interested in building your own set or cube, this is worth a listen. If not, it's still a good insight into the process.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2376 I recently wrote a new "Nuts & Bolts" column where I talked about the elements a set needs to work well in Limited play. This podcast goes over all the details from that article. If you're interested in building your own set or cube, this is worth a listen. If not, it's still a good insight into the process.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1019 1019 #1019: Magic Story with Harless and Natalie full 6dd0a351-f9a0-4e32-9f12-959f24e78ef7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28718aab In this podcast, I sit down with Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider to talk about the role of Magic story in the game and the revival of The Magic Story Podcast.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider to talk about the role of Magic story in the game and the revival of The Magic Story Podcast.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1843 In this podcast, I sit down with Harless Snyder and Natalie Kreider to talk about the role of Magic story in the game and the revival of The Magic Story Podcast.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1018 1018 #1018: Unreleased Mechanics full c5cceb78-bbd9-4264-b667-c473abce698d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e346f28 In this podcast, I talk through numerous mechanics that we've designed but never published.

]]> In this podcast, I talk through numerous mechanics that we've designed but never published.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2311 In this podcast, I talk through numerous mechanics that we've designed but never published.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1017 1017 #1017: Art of Phyrexia with Ovidio Cartagena full 1b677539-00af-4d2f-97a2-05c89e52fdd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b132a46e In this podcast, I sit down with Art Director Ovidio Cartagena to talk about the art direction of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> In this podcast, I sit down with Art Director Ovidio Cartagena to talk about the art direction of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1930 In this podcast, I sit down with Art Director Ovidio Cartagena to talk about the art direction of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1016 1016 #1016: Product Architect full 9cace2bc-ad39-4f16-aa14-25b387fa7bd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d62a77df Today, I talk about the role of the product architect and the importance of the position.

]]> Today, I talk about the role of the product architect and the importance of the position.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1897 Today, I talk about the role of the product architect and the importance of the position.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1015 1015 #1015: Artifacts and Enchantments full 9a2d5734-e45f-417e-8e4f-e93dc7b6469c https://share.transistor.fm/s/26c15ea4 In this podcast, I talk about the history of artifacts and enchantments and how they evolved to become closer mechanically.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about the history of artifacts and enchantments and how they evolved to become closer mechanically.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1804 In this podcast, I talk about the history of artifacts and enchantments and how they evolved to become closer mechanically.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1014 1014 #1014: MagicCon: Philadelphia full afe158ab-c23a-4f80-9d18-993e1d83bff3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/886264f5 I went to Philly to attend MagicCon. This podcast tells of my journey.

]]> I went to Philly to attend MagicCon. This podcast tells of my journey.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:34:36 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1839 I went to Philly to attend MagicCon. This podcast tells of my journey.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1013 1013 #1013: Colorless with Ben Weitz full 0f1db408-8c52-463f-a831-cbc1d0dfb71f https://share.transistor.fm/s/170b0a4f So far, I've talked with all five color representatives. That means it's time to talk with a sixth, the colorless representative Ben Weitz.

]]> So far, I've talked with all five color representatives. That means it's time to talk with a sixth, the colorless representative Ben Weitz.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:33:56 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1835 So far, I've talked with all five color representatives. That means it's time to talk with a sixth, the colorless representative Ben Weitz.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1012 1012 #1012: Working with Worldbuilding full 65674428-fcb1-44af-beb7-3ff6fd1cf792 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a8673e2 One of the teams I work closest with is the Creative team. In this podcast, I talk about how the Vision Design and Worldbuilding teams work hand in hand.

]]> One of the teams I work closest with is the Creative team. In this podcast, I talk about how the Vision Design and Worldbuilding teams work hand in hand.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1863 One of the teams I work closest with is the Creative team. In this podcast, I talk about how the Vision Design and Worldbuilding teams work hand in hand.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1011 1011 #1011: Mental Processing full 22ff1436-a5d7-4102-a961-4144c114add7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/283b4887 In this podcast, I talk about all the different ways cards can impact the players mentally and how we have to account for it in design.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about all the different ways cards can impact the players mentally and how we have to account for it in design.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2136 In this podcast, I talk about all the different ways cards can impact the players mentally and how we have to account for it in design.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1010 1010 #1010: Mana Value full 59359c32-606c-4038-8ccd-695611d09789 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3afef0a In this podcast, I talk about how this concept came about and how we design for it.

]]> In this podcast, I talk about how this concept came about and how we design for it.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1898 In this podcast, I talk about how this concept came about and how we design for it.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1009 1009 #1009: White with Chris Mooney full 36344f85-b3df-460b-90d3-23acec095f46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02286ae4 This is another in my series where I sit down with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Chris Mooney about white.

]]> This is another in my series where I sit down with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Chris Mooney about white.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2071 This is another in my series where I sit down with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Chris Mooney about white.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1008 1008 #1008: Die Rolling full 1b86b2b7-239d-49b6-9c07-6e356f66c3af https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c228de1 In this podcast, I look at the history of die-rolling cards.

]]> In this podcast, I look at the history of die-rolling cards.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1922 In this podcast, I look at the history of die-rolling cards.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1007 1007 #1007: Black with Corey Bowen full 0cfae32f-0937-4d7a-a329-80685119942d https://share.transistor.fm/s/33f21113 This is another in my series where I sit down with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Corey Bowen about black.

]]> This is another in my series where I sit down with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Corey Bowen about black.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1999 This is another in my series where I sit down with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Corey Bowen about black.

]]> Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1006 1006 #1006: Lessons Learned – Strixhaven full 5aacd74e-e812-40e7-b143-5e112eb71c2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e387d042 This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led (or co-led) to talk about the design lessons I learned. Today's podcast is on Strixhaven: School of Mages.

]]> This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led (or co-led) to talk about the design lessons I learned. Today's podcast is on Strixhaven: School of Mages.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:40:55 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1970 This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led (or co-led) to talk about the design lessons I learned. Today's podcast is on Strixhaven: School of Mages. This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led (or co-led) to talk about the design lessons I learned. Today's podcast is on Strixhaven: School of Mages. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1005 1005 #1005: Blue with Ethan Fleischer full 36a311a3-a880-4fbd-9f86-b64827d56ba3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/beb729d2 This is another in my series where I sit down with representatives of the colors from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Ethan Fleischer about blue.

]]> This is another in my series where I sit down with representatives of the colors from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Ethan Fleischer about blue.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1861 This is another in my series where I sit down with representatives of the colors from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Ethan Fleischer about blue. This is another in my series where I sit down with representatives of the colors from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I talk with Ethan Fleischer about blue. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1004 1004 #1004: Logistics full f35e18f9-e115-4420-a9d6-6909507ecafa https://share.transistor.fm/s/da47779a In this podcast, I talk about an important aspect of design, something we call logistics (all the physicalness of using a card).

]]> In this podcast, I talk about an important aspect of design, something we call logistics (all the physicalness of using a card).

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:43:45 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2108 In this podcast, I talk about an important aspect of design, something we call logistics (all the physicalness of using a card). In this podcast, I talk about an important aspect of design, something we call logistics (all the physicalness of using a card). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1003 1003 #1003: Phyrexia with Adam Prosak full a214394a-02b0-4669-8290-b98d21c368d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1947ef1d I sit down with Set Lead Designer Adam Prosak to talk about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> I sit down with Set Lead Designer Adam Prosak to talk about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:41:12 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1913 I sit down with Set Lead Designer Adam Prosak to talk about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One. I sit down with Set Lead Designer Adam Prosak to talk about the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1002 1002 #1002: Phyrexia Design full da14f1b0-3252-46b6-b232-e884c4d60d21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52278959 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2274 In this podcast, I talk all about Phyrexia and the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One. In this podcast, I talk all about Phyrexia and the design of Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1001 1001 #1001: Red with Jules Robins full d919fbc4-7e0f-4cb6-a255-af51e8e46e4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4b45811 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1832 This is the second in my series of interviews with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I interview Jules Robins about red. This is the second in my series of interviews with color representatives from the Council of Colors. In this podcast, I interview Jules Robins about red. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1000 1000 #1000: Drive to Work full d4e24731-4469-4ddf-92e4-6e287b92d900 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e3746a0 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2104 To celebrate my 1,000th episode, I talk all about the making of Drive to Work. To celebrate my 1,000th episode, I talk all about the making of Drive to Work. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 999 999 #999: Green with Megan Smith full 915bcc9a-428f-4389-8e36-02e73373b1f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b67b311e Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1834 In this podcast, I sit down with Megan Smith, the representative for green in the Council of Colors to talk all about green. In this podcast, I sit down with Megan Smith, the representative for green in the Council of Colors to talk all about green. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 998 998 #998: Budget full dd06770c-8715-405b-8fbe-a1748630501e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c627c4a Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1977 I've covered almost every aspect of designing a new set but haven't talked about how our budget impacts design. Today's podcast is all about designing under a budget. I've covered almost every aspect of designing a new set but haven't talked about how our budget impacts design. Today's podcast is all about designing under a budget. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 997 997 #997: Noncreature Artifact Tokens full 14989d9c-990f-45cf-99e7-261d10f026a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/524bdc14 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1951 In today's podcast, I talk about the seventeen noncreature artifact tokens from across Magic's history. In today's podcast, I talk about the seventeen noncreature artifact tokens from across Magic's history. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 996 996 #996: Artifact Destruction full 2eb8a7dc-b0ed-4d0b-baa5-d7765112a5f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c23d06a Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1938 In this podcast, I look back at the history of artifact destruction. In this podcast, I look back at the history of artifact destruction. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 995 995 #995: Off-Color Activations full d9d74bdf-fa19-4c28-9bc2-98c404e06970 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ec9d7b7 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1989 In this podcast, I talk about how we design activations that require a color not found in the mana cost of the card. In this podcast, I talk about how we design activations that require a color not found in the mana cost of the card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 994 994 #994: Bonus Sheets full 5bd50a7a-e168-4cda-851c-2fb9063daaf3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/298a6742 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1998 In this episode, I talk about the history of bonus sheets from Time Spiral to The Brother's War. In this episode, I talk about the history of bonus sheets from Time Spiral to The Brother's War. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 993 993 #993: The Brothers' War with Yoni Skolnik full fd8b3196-25ef-4912-9f1e-d457e3a12a52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/741e229d Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1873 I sit down with Yoni Skolnik, the lead set designer of The Brothers' War, to talk through its design. I sit down with Yoni Skolnik, the lead set designer of The Brothers' War, to talk through its design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 992 992 #992: Interviewing Guests full 8ee652aa-0d87-421b-944c-2918665b0727 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fea179db Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:35:13 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1855 I do a lot of interviews on my podcast, so this podcast is all about what it takes to interview people and offers some tips on how to do it well. I do a lot of interviews on my podcast, so this podcast is all about what it takes to interview people and offers some tips on how to do it well. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 991 991 #991: Unfinity with Ari Zirulnik, Part 2 full 123a3c5e-ac46-467f-8ef1-8489c964b289 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92e6fab1 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:34:10 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1978 In this podcast, I'm joined by Ari Zirulnik again (he oversaw names and flavor text for Unfinity) so that he and I can give more off-the-cuff canon material about the characters from Unfinity. In this podcast, I'm joined by Ari Zirulnik again (he oversaw names and flavor text for Unfinity) so that he and I can give more off-the-cuff canon material about the characters from Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 990 990 #990: Top-Down Design full b7a3ecc7-66bc-4f36-a952-abbc88331240 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7d607ec Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2067 In this podcast, I walk through all the various things that have to be done when doing a top-down design. In this podcast, I walk through all the various things that have to be done when doing a top-down design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 989 989 #989: Public Speaking full a530ef1c-dcd8-4599-9dae-ee1614581976 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69e48438 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1978 Part of my job involves talking in front of large crowds. In this podcast, I talk about what that's like and offer tips on how to do it well. Part of my job involves talking in front of large crowds. In this podcast, I talk about what that's like and offer tips on how to do it well. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 988 988 #988: Designing for an Eternal World full 5adf14b7-53c8-46ec-9b57-7948f43486aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/93f74231 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2834 Magic constantly changes and evolves, which means that we as designers must keep changing how we approach design. This podcast talks about the challenges of making Magic in a world where the most popular tabletop formats are larger. Magic constantly changes and evolves, which means that we as designers must keep changing how we approach design. This podcast talks about the challenges of making Magic in a world where the most popular tabletop formats are larger. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 987 987 #987: Unfinity Rules with Jess Dunks full 728764e1-ddd8-4fea-a9f6-a21fd24869e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2982b52b Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:29:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1960 In this podcast, I sit down with Rules Manager Jesse Dunks to talk about choosing acorn and Eternal Unfinity cards. In this podcast, I sit down with Rules Manager Jesse Dunks to talk about choosing acorn and Eternal Unfinity cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 986 986 #986: Costing Cards full d03694a5-8ec2-45f8-bebf-4556e4826593 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d93476e Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:44:37 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2148 In this podcast, I talk about how we go about costing cards. In this podcast, I talk about how we go about costing cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 985 985 #985: The Brothers' War Art with Taylor full f552f8ce-ee40-4efd-83ba-b0c5cb42bc3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/02823539 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:43:40 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1830 In this podcast, I sit down with The Brothers' War Lead Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the world building and art for the set. In this podcast, I sit down with The Brothers' War Lead Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the world building and art for the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 984 984 #984: The Brothers' War Design full df74fa62-f6a0-4c6b-8c2a-5e94b23eb49e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d484ebb Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:31:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2035 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of The Brothers' War. In this podcast, I talk all about the design of The Brothers' War. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 983 983 #983: Magic 30 Las Vegas full e3ddb834-423b-4499-8d10-f88a303c555e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f4318c8 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2223 In this podcast, I talk all about my time at Magic 30 in Las Vegas. In this podcast, I talk all about my time at Magic 30 in Las Vegas. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 982 982 #982: Magic 30 Talk full 49addec3-67fc-4db7-aba1-ef071c86550a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4b5fd67 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:58:36 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1895 At Magic 30, I did an hour-long panel sharing personal stories about 30 different pictures I'd chosen from 30 years in Magic. In this podcast, I go over why I chose those 30 pictures and stories to share. At Magic 30, I did an hour-long panel sharing personal stories about 30 different pictures I'd chosen from 30 years in Magic. In this podcast, I go over why I chose those 30 pictures and stories to share. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 981 981 #981: BRO with Ari Nieh full 569bec5b-a566-47d4-a1f4-e2f07bde9b49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82cd876c Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:56:56 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2120 In this podcast, I sit down with Ari Nieh, the lead vision designer of The Brothers' War, to talk about the set's vision design. In this podcast, I sit down with Ari Nieh, the lead vision designer of The Brothers' War, to talk about the set's vision design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 980 980 #980: Set Design full f9bec8d3-9d5b-473d-a50b-7760a5fc6616 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e6d1ef6 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:12:40 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2090 Unfinity is the first time I ran a Set Design team. This podcast talks about what I learned about set design from the experience. Unfinity is the first time I ran a Set Design team. This podcast talks about what I learned about set design from the experience. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 979 979 #979: UNF Loading Ready Run Pre-Prerelease full 034b4c37-5f79-4595-be0a-0c47eff456b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c637cc73 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:10:51 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2003 I travelled to Victoria, Canada to participate in the Unfinity Pre-Prerelease with Loading Ready Run. In this podcast, I tell the story of my trip. I travelled to Victoria, Canada to participate in the Unfinity Pre-Prerelease with Loading Ready Run. In this podcast, I tell the story of my trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 978 978 #978: Unfinity Design, Part 4 full 2fa37af6-71f0-4b78-b8bb-bcc644a83a2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9bb7bde Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1885 This is part four of a four-part series on the design of Unfinity. This is part four of a four-part series on the design of Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 977 977 #977: UNF Flavor Text with Graham & Kathleen full 62906d75-417e-4340-a0fd-1eb895b19112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95d6748f Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2424 I sit down with Graham Stark and Kathleen De Vere to talk about writing names and flavor text for Unfinity. I sit down with Graham Stark and Kathleen De Vere to talk about writing names and flavor text for Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 976 976 #976: Unfinity Design, Part 3 full e4245269-397d-4f4a-9ac4-e782597ebd2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ff888ac Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:50:57 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2071 This is part three of a four-part series on the design of Unfinity. This is part three of a four-part series on the design of Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 975 975 #975: UNF Names & Flavor Text with Ari Zirulnik full ebb68108-7846-44a9-9181-94a0422fc84d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6308313 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:50:06 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2601 I sit down with Ari Zirulnik to talk about overseeing the names and flavor text creation in Unfinity. I sit down with Ari Zirulnik to talk about overseeing the names and flavor text creation in Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 974 974 #974: Unfinity Design, Part 2 full de42552f-0027-468c-9327-f85665ac7da9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/140fc1d7 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1841 This podcast is part two of a four-part series on the design of Unfinity. This podcast is part two of a four-part series on the design of Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 973 973 #973: UNF Card Concepting with Annie Sardelis full d8677248-d5fe-48d9-ad93-9ea9a67da920 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae463f5c Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1891 I sit down with Annie Sardelis to talk about what card concepting is and how she did the card concepting for various cards in Unfinity. I sit down with Annie Sardelis to talk about what card concepting is and how she did the card concepting for various cards in Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 972 972 #972: Unfinity Design, Part 1 full a7e581f8-ac70-45d6-9707-4de9eb4d8859 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f203d1d6 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:44:57 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2020 This podcast is part one of a multi-part series on the design of Unfinity. This podcast is part one of a multi-part series on the design of Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 971 971 #971: UNF with Chris Mooney full 7d5f7eee-5a4a-423c-b3a9-26296adb5c4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dcd5a74 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:44:02 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2153 Chris Mooney was my strong second on Unfinity from the first day of exploratory design to the last day of set design. We sit down to talk about the stories of several card designs. Chris Mooney was my strong second on Unfinity from the first day of exploratory design to the last day of set design. We sit down to talk about the stories of several card designs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 970 970 #970: Joel Mick full a300603b-4985-43fe-8e1b-0842a04d87ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/26aabd45 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1919 Only one person has been an Alpha playtester, Head Designer and Brand Manager for Magic Joel Mick. I sit down with Joel in this podcast to talk about his time with the game. Only one person has been an Alpha playtester, Head Designer and Brand Manager for Magic Joel Mick. I sit down with Joel in this podcast to talk about his time with the game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 969 969 #969: Feature Matches full 9595859a-aa92-4383-bb0a-1f8380d27a80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b15866d8 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1864 This podcast is about the history of the feature matches and my involvement with them. This podcast is about the history of the feature matches and my involvement with them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 968 968 #968: DMU Set Design with Erik Lauer & Ian Duke full 40275a4a-dde7-4bcb-88e1-6411e4ba871f https://share.transistor.fm/s/01876d92 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2005 In this podcast, I sit down with Erik Lauer and Ian Duke, the co-lead set designers of Dominaria United, to talk about the expansion's set design. In this podcast, I sit down with Erik Lauer and Ian Duke, the co-lead set designers of Dominaria United, to talk about the expansion's set design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 967 967 #967: Rise & Fall of Blocks, Part 2 full 159d137c-3d77-4ca0-a80e-99929f6ede3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1411a24a Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2026 This is part two of a two-part series talking about the history of blocks. This is part two of a two-part series talking about the history of blocks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 966 966 #966: Rise & Fall of Blocks, Part 1 full ba8a78ff-89b3-4cec-ab7b-5dbfb030cffc https://share.transistor.fm/s/286ccab5 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2209 This is part one of a two-part series talking about the history of blocks. This is part one of a two-part series talking about the history of blocks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 965 965 #965: DMU Vision Design with Ethan Fleischer full ad64fd77-f547-41af-ad97-ad895a6c9c9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a99b210e Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1859 In this podcast, I sit down with Ethan Fleischer, the lead vision designer of Dominaria United, to talk about the set's vision design. In this podcast, I sit down with Ethan Fleischer, the lead vision designer of Dominaria United, to talk about the set's vision design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 964 964 #964: Concurrency full acb80373-3521-4850-9120-2cbaf646824f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4a1b419 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:48:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1800 You all learn about new Magic sets one at a time, but that's not how they're made. This podcast will illustrate what it's like to make many products all at once. You all learn about new Magic sets one at a time, but that's not how they're made. This podcast will illustrate what it's like to make many products all at once. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 963 963 #963: Build-Arounds full e9fe5ef0-2059-4a04-810f-36bd8c97b651 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d05e1217 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:45:03 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2333 In this podcast, I talk about designing cards that are meant to inspire players to build decks around them. In this podcast, I talk about designing cards that are meant to inspire players to build decks around them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 962 962 #962: My Wizards Origin Story full b083dca4-3fd5-4da5-bcba-a4520129aba9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8c39743 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:43:16 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2011 I've briefly told listeners how I came to work for Wizards, but this podcast goes a bit more in depth into how it happened. I've briefly told listeners how I came to work for Wizards, but this podcast goes a bit more in depth into how it happened. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 961 961 #961: Barry Reich full 3f6f4821-099e-49fa-96cb-3c3522888ff2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5d8ca03 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:42:11 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1919 In this podcast, I interview Barry Reich, Magic's very first playtester. In this podcast, I interview Barry Reich, Magic's very first playtester. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 960 960 #960: Enchantment Types full 7da9472a-5cd8-45de-ba1e-6df04b58d669 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c724216a Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:56:07 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1883 In this podcast, I go through all the enchantment subtypes of Magic. In this podcast, I go through all the enchantment subtypes of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 959 959 #959: Playtest Cards full 8e466fa5-5bb9-4bbf-9e5a-c746005ae973 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7575ce23 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:54:49 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2119 In this podcast, I go through the history of playtest cards from Richard's first playtest through modern day. In this podcast, I go through the history of playtest cards from Richard's first playtest through modern day. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 958 958 #958: Snow full b7f442cb-2692-4252-bcdc-37ee1ceef5e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea184ed7 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1980 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the snow supertype. In this podcast, I talk about the history of the snow supertype. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 957 957 #957: Scarecrows full 7c6e0272-63ae-48d4-b8e2-ec9486ab1782 https://share.transistor.fm/s/733ecd70 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:29:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1914 In this podcast, I talk about the history and design of all the Scarecrows in Magic. In this podcast, I talk about the history and design of all the Scarecrows in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 956 956 #956: Use Case full 46a8e671-10f9-4d69-bb72-4d1c39914246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8afd0f7 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2067 In this podcast, I talk about a tool R&D uses called a use case. In this podcast, I talk about a tool R&D uses called a use case. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 955 955 #955: San Diego Comic-Con 2022 full 90bab544-a128-47ea-834b-ecfe8a6d94cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fa8f3fe Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1862 In this podcast, I talk about my latest trip to San Diego Comic-Con, including discussing the many things I talked about in my Magic panel. In this podcast, I talk about my latest trip to San Diego Comic-Con, including discussing the many things I talked about in my Magic panel. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 954 954 #954: Broadwaycon 2022 full 5137960b-f9d8-40f0-80be-fdcca13f412c https://share.transistor.fm/s/407091e9 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1910 My eldest daughter Rachel and I again went to New York City to attend a convention about Broadway, so I again made a podcast about it. My eldest daughter Rachel and I again went to New York City to attend a convention about Broadway, so I again made a podcast about it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 953 953 #953: Mechanical Depth full 1601552c-4b32-43b6-8849-4cbea4ccbc41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/246ba6b0 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1823 When we make a new mechanic, how do we figure out how many cards can be made with the new mechanic? This concept is called mechanical depth, and in this podcast, I explain how we figure it out and the ramifications it has on design. When we make a new mechanic, how do we figure out how many cards can be made with the new mechanic? This concept is called mechanical depth, and in this podcast, I explain how we figure it out and the ramifications it has on design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 952 952 #952: Lessons Learned – Zendikar Rising full ea107752-96b5-443b-bf8d-45648ffe25ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/860e1fd1 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2067 This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led (or co-led) to talk about the design lessons I learned. Today's podcast is on Zendikar Rising. This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I look back at sets I led (or co-led) to talk about the design lessons I learned. Today's podcast is on Zendikar Rising. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 951 951 #951: Booster Fun with Tom & Sarah full d1f444cd-2635-4f3d-8780-db5aa7f9cdce https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe56e6f5 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1907 I sit down with Tom Jenkot and Sarah Wassell to talk about the making of Booster Fun variants (all the cool alternate-art cards and special card frames that we do in a set). I sit down with Tom Jenkot and Sarah Wassell to talk about the making of Booster Fun variants (all the cool alternate-art cards and special card frames that we do in a set). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 950 950 #950: Vehicles full 58e287a3-3fbc-471a-a4fb-fa9b3655db58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4115c02 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:31:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1880 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the Vehicle subtype. In this podcast, I talk about the history of the Vehicle subtype. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 949 949 #949: Double Masters 2022 with Bryan full 41a5d049-4d39-4894-b71c-8d3927f5b5e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aff05208 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1913 I sit down with Designer Bryan Hawley to talk about the design of Double Masters 2022. I sit down with Designer Bryan Hawley to talk about the design of Double Masters 2022. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 948 948 #948: Spice8Rack's Un- Video full 2a7077d2-5f0c-4c76-b1c2-24f12d89c667 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db495e86 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:50:47 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2111 In this podcast, I give my feedback on Spice8Rack's video about the history and influence of the Un- sets. You can watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYYjjrG-hCo In this podcast, I give my feedback on Spice8Rack's video about the history and influence of the Un- sets. You can watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYYjjrG-hCo Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 947 947 #947: Dragon's Maze full 03d9b9e6-5f6f-48d7-b01b-4a575105124b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b99a5f31 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:49:14 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1905 This podcast is part three of a three-part series on the design of Return to Ravnica block. In this episode, I talk about the design of Dragon's Maze. This podcast is part three of a three-part series on the design of Return to Ravnica block. In this episode, I talk about the design of Dragon's Maze. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 946 946 #946: Gatecrash full 0f4b5a1f-c0d2-4786-b62f-2622f752a3c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a033b6f6 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:44:18 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2291 This podcast is part two of a three-part series on the design of Return to Ravnica block. In this episode, I talk about the design of Gatecrash. This podcast is part two of a three-part series on the design of Return to Ravnica block. In this episode, I talk about the design of Gatecrash. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 945 945 #945: Return to Ravnica full 8174a151-7707-452a-9af7-b32723aa01d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bc57227 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:39:48 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1809 This podcast is part one of a three-part series on the design of Return to Ravnica block. I start by talking about the design of Return to Ravnica. This podcast is part one of a three-part series on the design of Return to Ravnica block. I start by talking about the design of Return to Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 944 944 #944: Deciduous full 154b04a8-4463-40de-971a-912145bbe9c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/446b6da5 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:46:25 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2076 This podcast talks about what being deciduous means for mechanics and then goes through the list of all the deciduous mechanics. This podcast talks about what being deciduous means for mechanics and then goes through the list of all the deciduous mechanics. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 943 943 #943: Basic Lands full 278138d6-79fd-43a2-81f2-0ab299a6d601 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf397a11 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:46:15 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1934 In this podcast, I talk about the history of basic lands and how their evolution over time influenced the rest of Magic. In this podcast, I talk about the history of basic lands and how their evolution over time influenced the rest of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 942 942 #942: Making New Magic Mechanics full 7d5976bd-ecc7-41e2-a9db-12212c59706f https://share.transistor.fm/s/af16fcd9 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2044 For this podcast, I walk through all the different issues that have to be addressed when designing a new mechanic from early exploratory design all the way through the end of the design. For this podcast, I walk through all the different issues that have to be addressed when designing a new mechanic from early exploratory design all the way through the end of the design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 941 941 #941: CLB Commander Decks with Gavin Verhey full 1d75e5d9-4152-49f8-a44f-90230ba855f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e062d0d1 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1873 I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the design of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate's Commander decks. I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to talk about the design of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate's Commander decks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 940 940 #940: Creative Components full 40eaaeb2-9578-44be-a671-4275fa3080ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/39060a44 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:43:24 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1847 For this podcast, I look at how the creative components (name, art, flavor text, card concept) are made from start to finish in the making of a Magic set. For this podcast, I look at how the creative components (name, art, flavor text, card concept) are made from start to finish in the making of a Magic set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 939 939 #939: CLB Set Design with Corey Bowen full 0914b968-68f2-4d1b-9fd1-548288e101a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd6f7a2b Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:42:17 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1918 I sit down with Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the set design of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate. I sit down with Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the set design of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 938 938 #938: Double-Faced Cards full 64dbd356-475e-4a45-a34d-b5c43d830881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb441639 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1920 For this podcast, I look at the history and design evolution of double-faced cards. For this podcast, I look at the history and design evolution of double-faced cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 937 937 #937: CLB Vision Design with Glenn Jones full 36f4a89a-2f4e-4e6b-b21b-e4986d91139f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ace3a277 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1797 I sit down with designer Glenn Jones top talk about the vision design of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate. I sit down with designer Glenn Jones top talk about the vision design of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 935 935 #935: Darksteel full 9de83d24-3618-4aca-ab45-408c9f694e7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f03dd0 Fri, 27 May 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2371 This is the second of a three-part series looking at the design of original Mirrodin block. This is the second of a three-part series looking at the design of original Mirrodin block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 936 936 #936: Fifth Dawn full 16be0f5f-d469-41b7-be31-c02e775c0096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8e73e7d Fri, 27 May 2022 00:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2159 This is the third of a three-part series looking at the design of original Mirrodin block. This is the third of a three-part series looking at the design of original Mirrodin block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 934 934 #934: Mirrodin full f651c8c0-1754-47e2-b927-d31975743f25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e731c9e Fri, 20 May 2022 08:59:13 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1930 This is the first of a three-part series looking at the design of original Mirrodin block. This is the first of a three-part series looking at the design of original Mirrodin block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 933 933 #933: Editing with Gregg Luben full 884126da-8a86-457f-bf73-5142b9983545 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e1fbcb7 Fri, 20 May 2022 08:58:19 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2015 I talk with Editor Gregg Luben about the challenges of editing a Magic set. In particular, we talk about his editing of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. I talk with Editor Gregg Luben about the challenges of editing a Magic set. In particular, we talk about his editing of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 932 932 #932: Magic Design Tools full ea0640b0-370a-4461-b0e7-411b633150dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d15f6ba Fri, 13 May 2022 08:42:26 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1945 A carpenter has his hammer and drill. What are the most important tools for a Magic designer and how are they used to solve the essential challenges of making a trading card game? A carpenter has his hammer and drill. What are the most important tools for a Magic designer and how are they used to solve the essential challenges of making a trading card game? Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 931 931 #931: Streets of New Capenna Commander with Chris Mooney full ff806be6-c187-49e9-b93f-1422511c33b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/900c0eb9 Fri, 13 May 2022 08:41:12 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1821 I sit down with Chris Mooney, lead set designer of the Streets of New Capenna Commander decks, to talk about their design. I sit down with Chris Mooney, lead set designer of the Streets of New Capenna Commander decks, to talk about their design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 930 930 #930: Restrictions full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork930_restrictions_D348djwe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23385bc4 Fri, 06 May 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2003 In this podcast, I talk about the many types of restrictions R&D uses on spells and abilities, and why they're important for the game. In this podcast, I talk about the many types of restrictions R&D uses on spells and abilities, and why they're important for the game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 929 929 #929: Streets of New Capenna with Jules Robins full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork929_sncwithjules_238sndwe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7038163 Fri, 06 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 I sit down with Jules Robins, lead set designer of Streets of New Capenna, to talk about the design of the set. I sit down with Jules Robins, lead set designer of Streets of New Capenna, to talk about the design of the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 928 928 #928: Streets of New Capenna Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork928_sncdesign_2348sndf.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8d73263 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1989 In this podcast, I talk about designing Streets of New Capenna. In this podcast, I talk about designing Streets of New Capenna. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 927 927 #927: Worldbuilding with Emily Teng full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork927_worldbuildingwithemily_d23ufn23.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efe4dda0 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 I sit down with Creative Team Member Emily Teng to talk about worldbuilding and the making of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. I sit down with Creative Team Member Emily Teng to talk about worldbuilding and the making of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 926 926 #926: Myr full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork926_myr_237sndye.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fab96f3c Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1862 In this podcast, I talk about the lovable Myr creature type. I discuss how they came to be and run through the design of every Myr card. In this podcast, I talk about the lovable Myr creature type. I discuss how they came to be and run through the design of every Myr card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 925 925 #925: Managing Teams with Brady Bell full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork925_managementwithbrady_D23nsyde.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b04e1825 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1930 I sit down with Senior Director of Game Design Brady Bell to talk about what it takes to put together a Magic design team. I sit down with Senior Director of Game Design Brady Bell to talk about what it takes to put together a Magic design team. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 924 924 #924: Making Magic Trivia full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork924_makingmagictrivia_2438hnsd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd29fc6 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1817 In this podcast, I talk about my history with Magic trivia and how to make your own Magic trivia. In this podcast, I talk about my history with Magic trivia and how to make your own Magic trivia. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 923 923 #923: Zendikar Rising with Andrew Brown full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork923_znrwithandrew_238sndse.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddbafd4c Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1907 In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown to discuss the design of Zendikar Rising. In this podcast, I sit down with Andrew Brown to discuss the design of Zendikar Rising. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 922 922 #922: Lesson Learned – Ikoria full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork922_lessonslearnedikoria_N2bdyw33.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e409c05 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I explore what I learned during the making of sets for which I led or co-led design. This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I explore what I learned during the making of sets for which I led or co-led design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 921 921 #921: Non-tournament Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork921_nontournamentdesign_28hndYEw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c35b2efa Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1929 When Unglued was first concepted, the idea behind it was that we could design cards for non-tournament play. What exactly does that mean, and what does it entail? In this podcast, I explore the parameters of non-tournament design. When Unglued was first concepted, the idea behind it was that we could design cards for non-tournament play. What exactly does that mean, and what does it entail? In this podcast, I explore the parameters of non-tournament design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 920 920 #920: Managing the Rules with Jess Dunks full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork920_rulesmanagingwithjess_MN237nsy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9187d745 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1973 I sit down with Designer and Rules Manager Jess Dunks to talk about the challenges of managing the rules and dealing with me as head designer. I sit down with Designer and Rules Manager Jess Dunks to talk about the challenges of managing the rules and dealing with me as head designer. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 919 919 #919: Oath of the Gatewatch with Ethan Fleischer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork919_ogwwithethan_M2n8dnwu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ad1223c Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1863 I sit down with Designer Ethan Fleischer to talk about the design of Oath of the Gatewatch. I sit down with Designer Ethan Fleischer to talk about the design of Oath of the Gatewatch. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 918 918 #918: Stories from Japan full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork918_storiesfromjapan_7snbdbyw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78368c92 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1856 One of the cool perks of my job is that I've had a lot of opportunity to travel to other countries. The country I've visited the most is Japan. In this podcast, I share three stories from three different visits to the Land of the Rising Sun. One of the cool perks of my job is that I've had a lot of opportunity to travel to other countries. The country I've visited the most is Japan. In this podcast, I share three stories from three different visits to the Land of the Rising Sun. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 917 917 #917: Lorwyn with Aaron Forsythe full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork917_lorwynwithaaron_dn28ndw1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc1ff5a6 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2242 I sit down with Designer Aaron Forsythe to talk about the design of Lorwyn. I sit down with Designer Aaron Forsythe to talk about the design of Lorwyn. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 916 916 #916: Card Frames full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork916_cardframes_Mwuj3734.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/834582d2 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1792 In this podcast, I talk about using different card frames as a design tool and get into the history of card frames that changed for mechanical reasons. In this podcast, I talk about using different card frames as a design tool and get into the history of card frames that changed for mechanical reasons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 915 915 #915: New World Order with Matt Place full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork915_newworldorderwithmatt_N23usbdw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c83cd6f Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2102 I sit down with Designer Matt Place to talk about the creation of New World Order, something he and I created many years ago to tackle a big problem the game was having. I sit down with Designer Matt Place to talk about the creation of New World Order, something he and I created many years ago to tackle a big problem the game was having. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 914 914 #914: Initial Ideation full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork914_initialideation_3ww2uysh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a592836d Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1831 This podcast is about my latest Nuts & Bolts article on initial ideation. In it, I explain how one starts designing a Magic set around an idea. This podcast is about my latest Nuts & Bolts article on initial ideation. In it, I explain how one starts designing a Magic set around an idea. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 913 913 #913: Copywriting with Ari Zirulnik full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork913_copywritingwithari_Nn27sbyw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ff1c3c2 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2249 I sit down with Senior Copywriter Ari Zirulnik to talk about what exactly Magic copywriting is. He and I also lightly touch on writing the names and flavor text for Unfinity. I sit down with Senior Copywriter Ari Zirulnik to talk about what exactly Magic copywriting is. He and I also lightly touch on writing the names and flavor text for Unfinity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 912 912 #912: Watermarks full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork912_watermarks_27nbdyw1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e6444b7 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1897 In this podcast, I explain the history of watermarks, talk about the various ways we use them, and explain why we can't mechanically care about them outside of Un- sets. In this podcast, I explain the history of watermarks, talk about the various ways we use them, and explain why we can't mechanically care about them outside of Un- sets. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 911 911 #911: Good Morning Magic with Gavin full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork911_gmmwithgavin_yn23ubsd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0df41e45 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1996 I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to discuss the making of his Good Morning Magic videos. I sit down with Designer Gavin Verhey to discuss the making of his Good Morning Magic videos. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 910 910 #910: The Big Picture full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork910_thebigpicture_p27sdhbD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9935f69 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2179 This is a podcast version of my article where I talk about the challenges of designing Magic when it's a different game to different players. This is a podcast version of my article where I talk about the challenges of designing Magic when it's a different game to different players. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 909 909 #909: Council of Colors with Chris Mooney full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork909_councilofcolorswithchris_N27bsdyw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ce3f3aa Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2535 I sit down with designer Chris Mooney to talk about how the Council of Colors works, and he and I talk a bit about white, as he's the white representative on the council. I sit down with designer Chris Mooney to talk about how the Council of Colors works, and he and I talk a bit about white, as he's the white representative on the council. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 908 908 #908: Gods full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork908_gods_Mn237bsd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/975d43d5 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1831 I walk through the history of the God creature type and share stories about how we designed the different incarnations of them. I walk through the history of the God creature type and share stories about how we designed the different incarnations of them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 907 907 #907: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty with Daniel Holt full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork907_neowithdaniel_n23dnywe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0a7deef Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1888 There's no one in R&D that's a bigger fan of Kamigawa than Daniel Holt. He worked on more Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty teams than any other person at Wizards, so I sat down with him to talk about how we made sure Kamigawa was well represented in the set. There's no one in R&D that's a bigger fan of Kamigawa than Daniel Holt. He worked on more Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty teams than any other person at Wizards, so I sat down with him to talk about how we made sure Kamigawa was well represented in the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 906 906 #906: R&D Vocabulary, Part 5 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork906_randdvocabularypart5_nw7ndywe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e10ca72 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1883 This is another in my "R&D Vocabulary" series where I explain various lingo R&D uses. This is another in my "R&D Vocabulary" series where I explain various lingo R&D uses. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 905 905 #905: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Commander full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork905_necwithcorey_3Nq7bdty.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd1deee Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1903 I sit down with Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Commander decks and Set Booster cards. I sit down with Designer Corey Bowen to talk about the design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Commander decks and Set Booster cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 904 904 #904: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty with Dave Humpherys full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork904_neowithdave_nu237snb.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23674ef0 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1860 I sit down with Designer Dave Humpherys to discuss the set design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. I sit down with Designer Dave Humpherys to discuss the set design of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 903 903 #903: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Early Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork903_neovisiondesign_N28sndy1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5829af9 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1952 I tell the story of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty's exploratory design and vision design. I tell the story of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty's exploratory design and vision design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 902 902 #902: Champions of Kamigawa Block Mechanics full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork902_chkmechanics_nweu72se.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/857f6b29 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1900 In this podcast, I take a look at all the named mechanics from the Champions of Kamigawa block. In this podcast, I take a look at all the named mechanics from the Champions of Kamigawa block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 901 901 #901: Casual Play with Melissa DeTora full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork901_casualplaywithmelissa_Mn23sndy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57f2cee6 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2037 I sit down with Designer Melissa DeTora to talk about the new casual play design group she's leading. I sit down with Designer Melissa DeTora to talk about the new casual play design group she's leading. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 900 900 #900: R&D Vocabulary, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork900_randdvocabularypart4_234unsdu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aafe2de1 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1885 This podcast is another in my series on R&D lingo. This podcast is another in my series on R&D lingo. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 899 899 #899: Templating with Matt Tabak full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork899_templatingwithmatt_238sndu1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6abc889a Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2235 I sit down with Editor Matt Tabak to talk about the importance of templating. I sit down with Editor Matt Tabak to talk about the importance of templating. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 898 898 #898: 2017 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork898_2017_J23hnsuy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e1adf7 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1810 In this podcast, I talk about the year of Magic in 2017. In this podcast, I talk about the year of Magic in 2017. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 897 897 #897: Rise of Eldrazi with Brian Tinsman full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork897_riseoftheeldraziwithbrian_n2sdy23D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da84b9fb Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2018 In this podcast, I sit down with Designer Brian Tinsman to talk about the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. In this podcast, I sit down with Designer Brian Tinsman to talk about the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 896 896 #896: Urza's Cards full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork896_urzascards_n27usdyw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87eb3390 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1833 In this podcast, I talk about the design of every card with "Urza" in its name. In this podcast, I talk about the design of every card with "Urza" in its name. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 895 895 #895: Mirage with Bill Rose full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2022/podcasts/magic/drivetowork895_miragewithbill_237shywe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8db39a25 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2001 I sit down with Vice President Bill Rose to talk about the design of Mirage. I sit down with Vice President Bill Rose to talk about the design of Mirage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 894 894 #894: Maro Teasers full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork894_maroteasers_n238sdhy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15f325ff Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1810 I talk about the history of my set teasers and talk about how I make them. I talk about the history of my set teasers and talk about how I make them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 893 893 #893: Shadowmoor with Devin Low full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork893_shadowmoorwithdevin_N27sdbgw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cba4a0d Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2176 I sit down with Designer Devin Low to talk about the design of Shadowmoor. I sit down with Designer Devin Low to talk about the design of Shadowmoor. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 892 892 #892: Lessons Learned – Throne of Eldraine full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork892_lessonslearnedeld_nU237hdw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab2d0fff Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2176 I had an in-person playtest at Wizards to attend, so I'm actually driving to work after twenty-plus months (I'm not in the office full time yet, so there'll be a bunch more at-home podcasts). During my drive, I share the lessons I learned from designing Throne of Eldraine. I had an in-person playtest at Wizards to attend, so I'm actually driving to work after twenty-plus months (I'm not in the office full time yet, so there'll be a bunch more at-home podcasts). During my drive, I share the lessons I learned from designing T Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 891 891 #891: Tempest with Richard Garfield full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork891_tempestwithrichard_N238DHhw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fdf3c4f Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1957 I sit down with Richard Garfield to talk about the design of Tempest. I sit down with Richard Garfield to talk about the design of Tempest. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 890 890 #890: Ravnica & RTR Storm Scale full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork890_ravnicaandrtrstormscale_Jj23sdhw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17eed5fc Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1997 I go through all the guild mechanics from original Ravnica block and Return to Ravnica block to discuss what chance each has in returning to a premier set. I go through all the guild mechanics from original Ravnica block and Return to Ravnica block to discuss what chance each has in returning to a premier set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 889 889 #889: Secret Lair with Mark Heggen full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork889_secretlairwithheggen_Nj27dhyw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/611e8eb9 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2020 I sit down with Producer Mark Heggen to talk about the creation of the Secret Lair product line. I sit down with Producer Mark Heggen to talk about the creation of the Secret Lair product line. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 888 888 #888: Crimson Vow Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork888_vowdesign_sdw1weEd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e5ce08f Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1842 I walk through the larger design story of Innistrad: Crimson Vow. I walk through the larger design story of Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 887 887 #887: Crimson Vow with Chris Mooney full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork887_vowwithchris_K37bsYYW.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65c3c8f2 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1816 I sit down with Designer Chris Mooney, and we talk about the design of Innistrad: Crimson Vow, especially some of the top-down card designs for Vampires and weddings. I sit down with Designer Chris Mooney, and we talk about the design of Innistrad: Crimson Vow, especially some of the top-down card designs for Vampires and weddings. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 886 886 #886: Set Sizes full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork886_setsizes_Jw83syyE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be2363f2 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1886 In this podcast, I go over all the set sizes of the main sets over the years, explaining why they were the size they were. In this podcast, I go over all the set sizes of the main sets over the years, explaining why they were the size they were. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 885 885 #885: Amonkhet with Ethan Fleischer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork885_amonkhetwithethan_su237shd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26b11fc7 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1978 In this podcast, I sit down with R&D member Ethan Fleischer to talk about the design of Amonkhet. In this podcast, I sit down with R&D member Ethan Fleischer to talk about the design of Amonkhet. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 884 884 #884: Color Pie Changes 2021, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork884_colorpiechangespart2_J28sdhwy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfae81ff Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1814 This is part two of a two-part series where I go over the various changes to the color pie as outlined in the 2021 Mechanical Color Pie article. This is part two of a two-part series where I go over the various changes to the color pie as outlined in the 2021 Mechanical Color Pie article. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 883 883 #883: Khans of Tarkir with Erik Lauer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork883_ktkwitherik_jwsdh223.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3a5fe29 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1821 I sit down with Designer Erik Lauer, and we talk about the design of Khans of Tarkir. I sit down with Designer Erik Lauer, and we talk about the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 882 882 #882: Color Pie Changes 2021, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork882_colorpiechanges2021part1_Mwu23snw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2031472f Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1809 I recently posted an update to my Mechanical Color Pie article. This is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the changes. I recently posted an update to my Mechanical Color Pie article. This is part one of a two-part series where I talk about the changes. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 881 881 #881: Strixhaven with Yoni Skolnik full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork881_stxwithyoni_Mwusdy23.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3039afff Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2073 I sit down with Designer Yoni Skolnik, and we talk about the design of Strixhaven: School of Mages. I sit down with Designer Yoni Skolnik, and we talk about the design of Strixhaven: School of Mages. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 880 880 #880: Card Starting with X full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork880_cardsstartingwithx_js7dhswy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8983905 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1864 There are eighteen cards in Magic that start (in English) with the letter X. I talk about them all in this podcast. There are eighteen cards in Magic that start (in English) with the letter X. I talk about them all in this podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 879 879 #879: Magic 2010 with Aaron Forsythe full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork879_magic2010withaaron_23sydgwE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84236fef Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2009 I sit down with Designer Aaron Forsythe, and we talk about the design of Magic 2010. I sit down with Designer Aaron Forsythe, and we talk about the design of Magic 2010. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 878 878 #878: Planar Chaos Color Pie full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork878_planarchaoscolorpie_7hYwrrED.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22c73d58 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1936 In this podcast, I explore the alternate-reality color pie of Planar Chaos. In this podcast, I explore the alternate-reality color pie of Planar Chaos. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 877 877 #877: Most Influential Magic Sets with Matt Place full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork877_mostinfluentialmagicexpansions_DN237sdE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be8ec159 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2121 I sit down with Designer Matt Place, and we compare our Top 10 lists of the most influential Magic sets. I sit down with Designer Matt Place, and we compare our Top 10 lists of the most influential Magic sets. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 876 876 #876: World Enchantments full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork876_worldenchantments_j2sddhyw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d27aeb6f Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1866 In this podcast, I talk all about World Enchantments (originally called "Enchant Worlds"). In this podcast, I talk all about World Enchantments (originally called "Enchant Worlds"). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 875 875 #875: Modern Horizons with Adam Prosak full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork875_mh1withadam_k2838sjd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7889f70c Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1996 I sit down with Designer Adam Prosak to talk about the design of Modern Horizons. I sit down with Designer Adam Prosak to talk about the design of Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 874 874 #874: Zombies, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork874_zombiespart2_8sdf737e.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9436711 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1931 This is another podcast in my Zombie series where I talk about the history of Zombie card design. It includes many card-by-card design stories of individual Zombie cards. This is another podcast in my Zombie series where I talk about the history of Zombie card design. It includes many card-by-card design stories of individual Zombie cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 873 873 #873: Portal Three Kingdoms with Henry Stern full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork873_ptkwithhenry_J283sdhy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f93b0b2 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1807 I sit down with Designer Henry Stern to talk about the design of Portal Three Kingdoms. I sit down with Designer Henry Stern to talk about the design of Portal Three Kingdoms. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 872 872 #872: Zombies, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork872_zombiespart1_suw3s7df.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67f30f00 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1909 In this podcast, I look back at the history of Zombies and share some card-by-card design stories of some of the earliest Zombies. In this podcast, I look back at the history of Zombies and share some card-by-card design stories of some of the earliest Zombies. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 871 871 #871: Midnight Hunt with Ian Duke full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork871_midwithianduke_Kh237sdb.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/906b1b2b Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1937 I sit down with Designer Ian Duke to talk about the design of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. I sit down with Designer Ian Duke to talk about the design of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 870 870 #870: Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork870_middesign_237sdywe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86991cf5 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1877 I talk about the design of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. I talk about the design of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 869 869 #869: Midnight Hunt Commander with Corey Bowen full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork869_midcommanderdecks_37hsdywe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e1650d7 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1960 I sit down with Designer Corey Bowen to talk about how the Commander decks for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt were created. I sit down with Designer Corey Bowen to talk about how the Commander decks for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt were created. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 868 868 #868: Magic Showcase 2021 Video full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork868_mtgshowcase2021video_Ju237sfh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/931907b8 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1817 I went to Los Angeles to shoot the video announcing the products of 2022. This podcast tells the story of my trip. I went to Los Angeles to shoot the video announcing the products of 2022. This podcast tells the story of my trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 867 867 #867: Unstable with Glenn Jones full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork867_unstablewithglenn_238sdjwy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b1704a1 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1873 I sit down with former Editor (and now Game Designer) Glenn Jones to talk about the editing of Unstable. I sit down with former Editor (and now Game Designer) Glenn Jones to talk about the editing of Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 866 866 #866: Equipment, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork866_equipmentpart2_237hsdge.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/072ee3f6 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1947 In this podcast, I continue talking about the history of the Equipment subtype and share some card-by-card design stories. In this podcast, I continue talking about the history of the Equipment subtype and share some card-by-card design stories. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 865 865 #865: Strixhaven with Taylor Ingvarsson full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork865_stxwithtaylor_j23hdhwy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f75a985 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1899 I sit down with Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the art design of Strixhaven. I sit down with Art Director Taylor Ingvarsson to talk about the art design of Strixhaven. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 864 864 #864: Equipment, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork864_equipmentpart1_djfwuehE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c025a9d5 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1935 In this podcast, I start talking about the history of the Equipment subtype and share some card-by-card design stories. In this podcast, I start talking about the history of the Equipment subtype and share some card-by-card design stories. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 863 863 #863: Shards of Alara with Devin Low full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork863_shardsofalarawithdevin_jwue77sd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b91bd63 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2365 I sit down with former R&D member Devin Low to talk about the design of Shards of Alara. I sit down with former R&D member Devin Low to talk about the design of Shards of Alara. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 862 862 #862: Obsoleted Things full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork862_obsoletedthings_Jsuu28jf.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46da04da Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1813 In this podcast, I explore the history of the many things Magic has stopped using. In this podcast, I explore the history of the many things Magic has stopped using. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 861 861 #861: Antiquities with Skaff Elias full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork861_atqwithskaff_Kwi8fhyy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c50e8659 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1920 I sit down with former R&D member Skaff Elias to talk about the design of Antiquities. I sit down with former R&D member Skaff Elias to talk about the design of Antiquities. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 860 860 #860: Sagas full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork860_sagas_su28sdhf.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa279b70 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1855 In this podcast, I explore the history of the popular enchantment subtype Sagas. In this podcast, I explore the history of the popular enchantment subtype Sagas. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 859 859 #859: Replies with Rachel #6 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork859_replieswithrachel6_sh77hdfh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97871c03 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2223 From time to time, I sit down and answer reader questions with my eldest daughter Rachel. From time to time, I sit down and answer reader questions with my eldest daughter Rachel. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 858 858 #858: Vanity Cards full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork858_vanitycards_Jsd77whf.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/071caa99 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1794 In this podcast, I talk about what a vanity card is and walk through all the ones, that I could remember, in Magic. In this podcast, I talk about what a vanity card is and walk through all the ones, that I could remember, in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 857 857 #857: AFR with Jules Robins full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork857_afrwithjules_j2u37fhw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50950a3d Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1934 I sit down with Designer Jules Robins to talk about the design of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. I sit down with Designer Jules Robins to talk about the design of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 856 856 #856: Parasitism full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork856_parasitism_jwu37ysf.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc24f141 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1838 In this podcast, I talk about what the term "parasitism" means in Magic design and then look at the mechanics in Standard and talk about how parasitic they are. In this podcast, I talk about what the term "parasitism" means in Magic design and then look at the mechanics in Standard and talk about how parasitic they are. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 855 855 #855: Ice Age with Chris Page full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork855_iceagewithchris_J237sdfh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b5db1e8 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1818 I sit down with designer Chris page to talk about the design of Ice Age. I sit down with designer Chris page to talk about the design of Ice Age. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 854 854 #854: Creature Tokens, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork854_creaturetokenspart2_DKj23hfh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df3b8ac Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1992 In this podcast, I continue to talk about the history of creature tokens in Magic. In this podcast, I continue to talk about the history of creature tokens in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 853 853 #853: Odyssey with Randy Buehler full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork853_odywithrandybuehler_DJj237fh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/656ed697 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1952 I sit down with former R&D member Randy Buehler to talk about the making of Odyssey. I sit down with former R&D member Randy Buehler to talk about the making of Odyssey. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 852 852 #852: Creature Tokens, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork852_tokenspart1_2377sdhd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e80e35b7 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1861 In this podcast, I talk about the history of creature tokens in Magic. In this podcast, I talk about the history of creature tokens in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 851 851 #851: Dominaria with Kelly Digges full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork851_domwithkelly_nw7dhhwy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b06d10e5 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1865 I sit down with former R&D member Kelly Digges to talk about the making of Dominaria. I sit down with former R&D member Kelly Digges to talk about the making of Dominaria. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 850 850 #850: Faeries full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork850_faeries_suwed76D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f09867f6 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1816 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the Faerie creature type in Magic. In this podcast, I talk about the history of the Faerie creature type in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 849 849 #849: Future Sight with Mike Turian full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork849_futwithmike_j3sdy7sd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/271fe7a7 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2175 I sit down with R&D member Mike Turian to talk about the making of Future Sight. I sit down with R&D member Mike Turian to talk about the making of Future Sight. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 848 848 #848: Mini-Master full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork848_minimaster_J3hsdyfw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b9e516f Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1890 This podcast talks about one of my favorite formats, including its origin, which digs into the early days of the Los Angeles Magic scene. This podcast talks about one of my favorite formats, including its origin, which digs into the early days of the Los Angeles Magic scene. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 847 847 #847: Unstable with Ben Hayes full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork847_ustwithben_n23sdyse.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddf964b6 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1864 I sit down with R&D member Ben Hayes to talk about the making of Unstable. I sit down with R&D member Ben Hayes to talk about the making of Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 846 846 #846: Planeswalkers, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork846_planeswalkerspart3_wnfy8sdy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5c60632 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1847 This podcast is part three of a three-part series where I discuss every Planeswalker ever made into a planeswalker card. This podcast is part three of a three-part series where I discuss every Planeswalker ever made into a planeswalker card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 845 845 #845: Modern Horizons with Mark Globus full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork845_mh1withmarkglobus_7Hey23ee.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d57baa1 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1801 I sit down with former R&D member Mark Globus to talk about the making of the original Modern Horizons. I sit down with former R&D member Mark Globus to talk about the making of the original Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 844 844 #844: Tempest Story, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork844_tmpstorypart2_3nYeh237.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbca983d Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2023 This podcast is part two of a two-part series where I sit down with Michael Ryan to talk about creating the story for Tempest and integrating it with the set. This podcast is part two of a two-part series where I sit down with Michael Ryan to talk about creating the story for Tempest and integrating it with the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 843 843 #843: Tempest Story, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork843_tmpstorypart1_237dhwwe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b112423 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1813 This podcast is part one of a two-part series where I sit down with Michael Ryan to talk about creating the story for Tempest and integrating it with the set. This podcast is part one of a two-part series where I sit down with Michael Ryan to talk about creating the story for Tempest and integrating it with the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 842 842 #842: Planeswalkers, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork842_pwspart2_Jwu48HFd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65b4ae6b Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1792 This podcast is part two of a three-part podcast walking through every Planeswalker that's ever gotten a card. This podcast is part two of a three-part podcast walking through every Planeswalker that's ever gotten a card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 841 841 #841: Shadowmoor with Sean Fletcher full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork841_shmwithsean_3jFHweye.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75a08bc1 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1949 I sit down with Sean Fletcher to talk about the design of Shadowmoor. I sit down with Sean Fletcher to talk about the design of Shadowmoor. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 840 840 #840: Planeswalkers, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork840_pwspt1_sjwehFYE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79a6b81c Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2245 This podcast is part one of a three-part podcast walking through every Planeswalker that's ever gotten a card. This podcast is part one of a three-part podcast walking through every Planeswalker that's ever gotten a card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 839 839 #839: WAR with Doug Beyer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork839_warwithdoug_723Fyweg.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a90544c0 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1850 I sit down with Creative team member Doug Beyer to talk about the creation of War of the Spark. I sit down with Creative team member Doug Beyer to talk about the creation of War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 838 838 #838: Unglued, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork838_uglcardspt3_J3sdh6sdg.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dce944e9 Fri, 28 May 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1906 This podcast is the final of a three-part series where I discuss the design of every card in Unglued. This podcast is the final of a three-part series where I discuss the design of every card in Unglued. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 837 837 #837: Ikoria with Dave Humpherys full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork837_ikowithdave_37DHweyb.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfa6c5f6 Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1887 I sit down with Dave Humpherys, set design lead for Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, and talk about the design of the set. I sit down with Dave Humpherys, set design lead for Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, and talk about the design of the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 836 836 #836: Unglued, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork836_uglcardspart2_8wndwe23.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a39be365 Fri, 21 May 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1958 This podcast is part two of a three-part series where I discuss the design of every card in Unglued. This podcast is part two of a three-part series where I discuss the design of every card in Unglued. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 835 835 #835: Unsanctioned with Matt Tabak full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork835_undwithmatt_U237sdhW.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14f4d495 Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2335 I sit down with Magic editor Matt Tabak to talk about the creation of Unsanctioned, the Un- box set. I sit down with Magic editor Matt Tabak to talk about the creation of Unsanctioned, the Un- box set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 834 834 #834: Unglued, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork834_uglcardspt1_en248sd7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/905b92a5 Fri, 14 May 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1926 This podcast is part one of a three-part series where I discuss the design of every card in Unglued. This podcast is part one of a three-part series where I discuss the design of every card in Unglued. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 833 833 #833: Worldwake with Ken Nagle full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork833_wwkwithken_237DHsey.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26381483 Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1866 I sit down with Magic designer Ken Nagel to talk about the design of Worldwake. I sit down with Magic designer Ken Nagel to talk about the design of Worldwake. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 832 832 #832: More Codenames full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork832_morecodenames_Uwe237sd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ceb6f3ba Fri, 07 May 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1963 One of the very first podcasts I did was on Magic codenames. Well, enough time has gone by that I had 30 more minutes of codenames to talk about. I explain how we named them and share some stories. One of the very first podcasts I did was on Magic codenames. Well, enough time has gone by that I had 30 more minutes of codenames to talk about. I explain how we named them and share some stories. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 831 831 #831: Mirrodin with Tyler Bielman full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork831_mrdwithtyler_n23sdhse.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11c66050 Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1806 I sit down with former Magic designer Tyler Bielman to talk about the design of original Mirrodin. I sit down with former Magic designer Tyler Bielman to talk about the design of original Mirrodin. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 830 830 #830: 2016 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork830_mtg2016_Jtw3723d.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c58f07b4 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1803 This podcast is another in my "Twenty Years, Twenty Podcasts" series (which has become more and more misnamed as I've done more of them) that walks through each year of Magic in detail. In this podcast, I talk about the year 2016 in Magic. This podcast is another in my "Twenty Years, Twenty Podcasts" series (which has become more and more misnamed as I've done more of them) that walks through each year of Magic in detail. In this podcast, I talk about the year 2016 in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 829 829 #829: Dark Ascension with Tom LaPille full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork829_dkawithtom_wey364sd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2b48935 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1809 I sit down with former Magic designer Tom LaPille to talk about the design of Dark Ascension. I sit down with former Magic designer Tom LaPille to talk about the design of Dark Ascension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 828 828 #828: What's More Likely full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork828_whatsmorelikely_wu38dsed.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3416d757 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2063 I asked my Twitter followers to ask me questions about which of two things were more likely in Magic's future. In this podcast, I answer a whole bunch of these questions. I asked my Twitter followers to ask me questions about which of two things were more likely in Magic's future. In this podcast, I answer a whole bunch of these questions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 827 827 #827: Zendikar with Matt Place full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork827_zendikarwithmatt_Iuwe83sd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8deb7a9 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2021 I sit down with former Magic designer Matt Place to talk about the design of original Zendikar. I sit down with former Magic designer Matt Place to talk about the design of original Zendikar. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 826 826 #826: Legendary Artifacts, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork826_legendaryartifactspt2_su37Dhsy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69f40412 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1911 In this podcast, I share some more card-by-card design stories about legendary artifacts. In this podcast, I share some more card-by-card design stories about legendary artifacts. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 825 825 #825: Strixhaven with Ari Nieh full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork825_stxwithari_Jw37dy33.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3afa599 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1863 I sit down with Magic designer Ari Nieh to talk about the design of Strixhaven. I sit down with Magic designer Ari Nieh to talk about the design of Strixhaven. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 824 824 #824: Kaldheim with Ethan Fleischer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork824_khmwithethan_asdehydh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aeddc73 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1952 I sit down with Magic designer Ethan Fleischer to talk about the design of Kaldheim. I sit down with Magic designer Ethan Fleischer to talk about the design of Kaldheim. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 823 823 #823: Strixhaven Design, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork823_stxdesignpart2_6Dhweydf.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fd28ae2 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1848 This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Strixhaven. This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Strixhaven. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 822 822 #822: Strixhaven Design, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork822_stxdesignpart1_37DwgeEd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14690490 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1822 This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Strixhaven. This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Strixhaven. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 821 821 #821: Kaladesh with Shawn Main full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork821_khmwshawn_7dDHesjD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5654850 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1870 I sit down with former Magic designer Shawn Main to talk about the design of Kaladesh. I sit down with former Magic designer Shawn Main to talk about the design of Kaladesh. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 820 820 #820: Legendary Artifacts, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork820_legendaryartifactspt1_d27dHweu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d6397a5 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1891 In this podcast, I share card-by-card stories about various legendary artifacts. In this podcast, I share card-by-card stories about various legendary artifacts. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 819 819 #819: Champions of Kamigawa with Brian Tinsman full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork819_chkwithbrian_Js37dhwy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa877b81 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 I sit down with former Magic designer Brian Tinsman to talk about the design of Champions of Kamigawa. I sit down with former Magic designer Brian Tinsman to talk about the design of Champions of Kamigawa. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 818 818 #818: From the Vault full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork818_fromthevault_Jsu73yDh.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46abb16b Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1923 In this podcast, I talk about the From the Vault product line. In this podcast, I talk about the From the Vault product line. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 817 817 #817: Invasion with Bill Rose full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork817_invasionwithbill_su76f6sD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5a0697a Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1964 I sit down with the senior vice president of tabletop Magic, Bill Rose, to talk about the design of Invasion. I sit down with the senior vice president of tabletop Magic, Bill Rose, to talk about the design of Invasion. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 816 816 #816: Innistrad with Erik Lauer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork816_innsitradwitherik_sh36dSse.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d63a0a21 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1956 I was the lead designer for original Innistrad, and Erik was the lead developer. I have Erik on my podcast to talk about the making of the set. I was the lead designer for original Innistrad, and Erik was the lead developer. I have Erik on my podcast to talk about the making of the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 815 815 #815: Trivia – Longest Names full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork815_trivialongestnames_Dseu3DsD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab370dca Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1890 This is another of my trivia podcasts where you try to guess the card I'm talking about before I reveal it. The topic? The longest names in Magic. (This is a companion to my shortest names trivia podcast last week.) This is another of my trivia podcasts where you try to guess the card I'm talking about before I reveal it. The topic? The longest names in Magic. (This is a companion to my shortest names trivia podcast last week.) Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 814 814 #814: Trivia – Shortest Names full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork814_triviashortestnames_us32AsdD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2081baf Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1810 This is another of my trivia podcasts where I give clues and you try to guess the card before I reveal it. This podcast's topic—the shortest names in Magic. This is another of my trivia podcasts where I give clues and you try to guess the card before I reveal it. This podcast's topic—the shortest names in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 813 813 #813: TSP with Aaron Forsythe full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork813_tspwithaaron_u37AswaS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cba4ba5b Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1938 Aaron Forsythe and I share memories about working on the design of Time Spiral. Aaron Forsythe and I share memories about working on the design of Time Spiral. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 812 812 #812: Timeshifted Sheets full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork812_timeshiftedsheets_TsSUsDp3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57ee1316 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 I talk about the creation and design of the timeshifted sheets from Time Spiral, Planar Chaos, and Future Sight. I talk about the creation and design of the timeshifted sheets from Time Spiral, Planar Chaos, and Future Sight. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 811 811 #811: Mark Tedin full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork811_marktedin_y38SuD0D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67bc2075 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2131 In this podcast, I interview longtime Magic artist Mark Tedin. In this podcast, I interview longtime Magic artist Mark Tedin. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 810 810 #810: Arabian Nights with Richard Garfield, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork810_arabiannightswithrichardpart2_hsye63Ad.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d54516f Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2132 This is part two of a two-part podcast where I interview Richard Garfield about the design of Arabian Nights, Magic's very first expansion. This is part two of a two-part podcast where I interview Richard Garfield about the design of Arabian Nights, Magic's very first expansion. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 809 809 #809: Arabian Nights with Richard Garfield, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork809_arabiannightswithrichardpart1_sh7stD9w.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/836df995 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 This is part one of a two-part podcast where I interview Richard Garfield about the design of Arabian Nights, Magic's very first expansion. This is part one of a two-part podcast where I interview Richard Garfield about the design of Arabian Nights, Magic's very first expansion. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 808 808 #808: Evan Erwin full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork808_evanerwin_ys6tR67s.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cdfa8e3 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1828 I interview Evan Erwin, a longtime creator of Magic content. I interview Evan Erwin, a longtime creator of Magic content. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 807 807 #807: Angels, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork807_angelspt2_8hdy652D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89c59228 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2043 In this podcast, I continue to share design stories about various Angel cards. In this podcast, I continue to share design stories about various Angel cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 806 806 #806: Angels, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork806_angelspart1_Udjw72yS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eae3682 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1896 In this podcast, I begin from Alpha and start talking about Angel cards and their design. In this podcast, I begin from Alpha and start talking about Angel cards and their design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 805 805 #805: Olivia Gobert-Hicks full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork805_oliviagoberthicks_UhwG827D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0687d35f Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1953 In this podcast, I interview Olivia Gobert-Hicks to talk about Commander, cosplaying, and the Magic community. In this podcast, I interview Olivia Gobert-Hicks to talk about Commander, cosplaying, and the Magic community. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 804 804 #804: Luis Scott-Vargas full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork804_luisscottvargas_H3Ts83Ds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6ae768e Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1790 In this podcast, I interview Pro Tour Hall of Famer Luis Scott-Vargas who has worn many hats over the years. In this podcast, I interview Pro Tour Hall of Famer Luis Scott-Vargas who has worn many hats over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 803 803 #803: Kaldheim, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork803_khmpart2_eEyds8uD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd447ebc Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1822 This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Kaldheim. This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Kaldheim. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 802 802 #802: Kaldheim, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork802_khmpart1_38Dye89s.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22aa5c2b Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1891 This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Kaldheim. This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Kaldheim. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 801 801 #801: Graham Stark full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2021/podcasts/magic/drivetowork801_grahamstark_Ksne732u.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb6756ee Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2123 In this podcast, I interview Graham Stark of Loading Ready Run. We talk about his and LRR's interactions with Magic. In this podcast, I interview Graham Stark of Loading Ready Run. We talk about his and LRR's interactions with Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 800 800 #800: Charlie Catino full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork800_charliecatino_Juwn837D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/049279d8 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1886 In this podcast, I interview Charlie Catino, one of the original Alpha playtesters and longtime Wizards of the Coast employee. In this podcast, I interview Charlie Catino, one of the original Alpha playtesters and longtime Wizards of the Coast employee. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 799 799 #799: Planar Chaos Colorshifted Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork799_planarchaoscolorshiftedcardspart2_Uj82uSso.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da2561c3 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1935 This is the second of a two-part series talking about the 45 colorshifted cards in Planar Chaos. I talk about which cards they were colorshifted from and why they were in the set. I also talk about which ones were us testing changes for the future. This is the second of a two-part series talking about the 45 colorshifted cards in Planar Chaos. I talk about which cards they were colorshifted from and why they were in the set. I also talk about which ones were us testing changes for the future. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 798 798 #798: Planar Chaos Colorshifted Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork798_planarchaoscolorshiftedcardspart1_j37suAsd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6a7402b Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1681 This is the first of a two-part series talking about the 45 colorshifted cards in Planar Chaos. I talk about which cards they were colorshifted from and why they were in the set. I also talk about which ones were us testing changes for the future. This is the first of a two-part series talking about the 45 colorshifted cards in Planar Chaos. I talk about which cards they were colorshifted from and why they were in the set. I also talk about which ones were us testing changes for the future. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 797 797 #797: Randy Buehler full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork797_randybuehler_L48Dsd0D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f44628e0 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1901 In this podcast, I interview Randy Buehler, member of the Pro Tur Hall of Fame and former R&D member. In this podcast, I interview Randy Buehler, member of the Pro Tur Hall of Fame and former R&D member. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 796 796 #796: Green-Blue Philosophy full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork796_greenblue_s202Isp0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/832a8300 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1834 This is number ten in my ten-part series on the philosophies of two-color pairs. In this podcast, I talk green-blue. This is number ten in my ten-part series on the philosophies of two-color pairs. In this podcast, I talk green-blue. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 795 795 #795: Matt Cavotta full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork795_mattcavotta_wPs29yT7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f91ce53 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1968 In this podcast, I interview Matt Cavotta, a man who has worn many Magic hats over the years. In this podcast, I interview Matt Cavotta, a man who has worn many Magic hats over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 794 794 #794: Trivia – Big Creatures full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork794_trivialargestcreatures_j3S9At21.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a873df81 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2019 This is a trivia column where I give clues about the biggest creatures in the game's history and you guess who they are. This is a trivia column where I give clues about the biggest creatures in the game's history and you guess who they are. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 793 793 #793: Mike Elliott full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork793_mikeelliott_JhU28Ds0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6614dce Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2225 In this podcast, I interview Mike Elliott, a prolific Magic designer from back in the day. In this podcast, I interview Mike Elliott, a prolific Magic designer from back in the day. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 792 792 #792: George Fan full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork792_georgefan_sjw82Dsu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e4da58f Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2096 In this podcast, I interview George Fan, creator of Plants vs. Zombies. I talk with him about his love of Magic and his year spent on the Magic design team. In this podcast, I interview George Fan, creator of Plants vs. Zombies. I talk with him about his love of Magic and his year spent on the Magic design team. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 791 791 #791: Antiquities, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork791_antiquitiespart2_Uswo87Ss.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fc0c490 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1843 This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Antiquities, Magic's second-ever expansion, where I talk about how the set got made and then go through the design of every card. This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Antiquities, Magic's second-ever expansion, where I talk about how the set got made and then go through the design of every card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 790 790 #790: Antiquities, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork790_antiquitiespart1_Yus83Ydo.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbe86996 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2024 This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Antiquities, Magic's second-ever expansion, where I talk about how the set got made and then go through the design of every card. This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Antiquities, Magic's second-ever expansion, where I talk about how the set got made and then go through the design of every card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 789 789 #789: Brian David-Marshall full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork789_briandavidmarshall_7TwU6sDd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6024b805 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1925 In this podcast, I interview Brian David-Marshall on the many roles he's played in Magic, from tournament organizer and store owner to commentator and Magic historian. In this podcast, I interview Brian David-Marshall on the many roles he's played in Magic, from tournament organizer and store owner to commentator and Magic historian. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 788 788 #788: 25 Years full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork788_25years_J2dUs09D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcdb5939 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1925 October 30, 2020 was my 25th anniversary of working at Wizards. In this podcast, I talk about the many things I've done in those 25 years. October 30, 2020 was my 25th anniversary of working at Wizards. In this podcast, I talk about the many things I've done in those 25 years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 787 787 #787: Henry Stern full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork787_henrystern_Uw3Due9w.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01faae82 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1845 In this podcast, I interview Henry Stern, a longtime member of R&D and former pro player. In this podcast, I interview Henry Stern, a longtime member of R&D and former pro player. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 786 786 #786: Oozes full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork786_oozes_Si93Usd0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7e26cff Fri, 23 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2005 Magic has 32 Oozes. (I'm not talking about you, Changelings.) I talk about all of them. Magic has 32 Oozes. (I'm not talking about you, Changelings.) I talk about all of them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 785 785 #785: Scott Larabee full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork785_scottlarabee_js39Aasi.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e05ea422 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1806 In this podcast, I interview Scott Larabee, the esports senior league operations manager. We talk about his many years of running tournaments. In this podcast, I interview Scott Larabee, the esports senior league operations manager. We talk about his many years of running tournaments. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 784 784 #784: It's All Magic full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork784_itsallmagic_M2Sds8iU.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42ac6431 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1857 I talk about an issue that's near and dear to my heart: how to make the Magic community even better. I talk about an issue that's near and dear to my heart: how to make the Magic community even better. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 783 783 #783: Jules Robins full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork783_julesrobins_Us23ShdD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da45f68d Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2003 In this podcast, I interview Jules Robins, an R&D designer who's worked on numerous products and is the lead set designer of both Commander Legends and Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (we only talk a little about his two set leads, as neither is out yet). In this podcast, I interview Jules Robins, an R&D designer who's worked on numerous products and is the lead set designer of both Commander Legends and Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (we only talk a little about his two set Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 782 782 #782: Red-White full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork782_redwhite_s3Us9Ysu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0d74de4 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1786 This is the ninth podcast in my two-color philosophy series. I talk all about red and white. This is the ninth podcast in my two-color philosophy series. I talk all about red and white. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 781 781 #781: Ken Nagle full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork781_kennagle_Ouw86Ds0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8b2b8b6 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1906 In this podcast, I interview Ken Nagle, runner-up of the first Great Designer Search and longtime R&D member. In this podcast, I interview Ken Nagle, runner-up of the first Great Designer Search and longtime R&D member. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 780 780 #780: Four-Color Factions full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork780_fourcolorfactions_28Ysh8Ds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03b38ecc Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1919 This topic started from a question on my blog talking about the difficulty in designing four-color faction worlds and sets. This topic started from a question on my blog talking about the difficulty in designing four-color faction worlds and sets. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 779 779 #779: Worth Wollpert full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork779_worthwollpert_snw823nD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0baab6e Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1854 In this podcast, I interview Worth Wollpert and talk about his time in Magic R&D and running Magic Online. In this podcast, I interview Worth Wollpert and talk about his time in Magic R&D and running Magic Online. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 778 778 #778: Evergreen Origins full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork778_evergreenorigins_Idks23DS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36e30650 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1842 This is another of my trivia podcasts. This time I look at all the current evergreen keywords (all 35 of them) and have you guess whether they were used and named in Alpha, started but not named in Alpha, or started and named after Alpha. This is another of my trivia podcasts. This time I look at all the current evergreen keywords (all 35 of them) and have you guess whether they were used and named in Alpha, started but not named in Alpha, or started and named after Alpha. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 777 777 #777: Elaine Chase full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork777_elainechase_js8Dw92D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fe7e164 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1927 In this podcast, I interview Elaine Chase who has held many jobs with Magic over the years, including working in R&D, brand, and esports. In this podcast, I interview Elaine Chase who has held many jobs with Magic over the years, including working in R&D, brand, and esports. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 776 776 #776: Zendikar Rising full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork776_zendikarrising_olDw82oS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87dddc30 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2097 I tell the story of Zendikar Rising's design. I tell the story of Zendikar Rising's design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 775 775 #775: Rachel Agnes full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork775_rachelagnes_8Ds9sSWa.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9ec5224 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1876 In this podcast, I interview Rachel Agnes, Magic brand manager. What does she do and how did she come to do it? Listen in and find out. In this podcast, I interview Rachel Agnes, Magic brand manager. What does she do and how did she come to do it? Listen in and find out. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 774 774 #774: Replies with Rachel #5 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork774_replieswithrachel5_su23S9dD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dddafe0 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2173 Before Rachel heads back to college, I thought it would be fun to do another mailbag podcast with her. Before Rachel heads back to college, I thought it would be fun to do another mailbag podcast with her. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 773 773 #773: Adam Prosak full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork773_adamprosak_Kw4O32Pd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/727614f1 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1947 In this podcast, I interview Adam Prosak, a Magic designer who most recently led the set design for Core Set 2021. In this podcast, I interview Adam Prosak, a Magic designer who most recently led the set design for Core Set 2021. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 772 772 #772: Making Magic in the Pandemic full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork772_makingmagicinapandemic_su72Ss93.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1121c81b Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1951 Curious how COVID has affected the making of Magic? That's my topic for this podcast. Curious how COVID has affected the making of Magic? That's my topic for this podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 771 771 #771: Corey Bowen full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork771_coreybowen_we2Ds992.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfd15eaf Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1825 In this podcast, I interview Corey Bowen, a current member of R&D, one who focuses on Commander design. In this podcast, I interview Corey Bowen, a current member of R&D, one who focuses on Commander design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 770 770 #770: Ikoria, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork770_ikoriapart2_8Hdw7HHs.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28c5e962 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1942 In this podcast, I finish telling the in-depth story of Ikoria's design. In this podcast, I finish telling the in-depth story of Ikoria's design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 769 769 #769: Jim Lin full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork769_jimlin_Ims32uDs.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d17b618 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1884 In this podcast, I talk with designer Jim Lin, one of the original Alpha playtesters and longtime R&D member. In this podcast, I talk with designer Jim Lin, one of the original Alpha playtesters and longtime R&D member. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 768 768 #768: Ikoria, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork768_ikoriapart1_suw32kai.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cff03b2 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1854 In this podcast, I begin telling the in-depth story of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths's design. In this podcast, I begin telling the in-depth story of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths's design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 767 767 #767: Ethan Fleischer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork767_ethanfleischer_8HAs23aD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/864576e3 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1989 In this podcast, I talk with designer Ethan Fleischer about all the premier sets he's led or co-led the design for. In this podcast, I talk with designer Ethan Fleischer about all the premier sets he's led or co-led the design for. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 766 766 #766: Black-Green full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork766_blackgreen_7HS2dhsA.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c99944f Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1807 The pandemic is lasting a little longer than expected, so I've decided to have one podcast interview a week and have the other be similar to the old solo podcasts where I talk about Magic design. Today is another in my two-color philosophy series. In this podcast, I talk about black-green. The pandemic is lasting a little longer than expected, so I've decided to have one podcast interview a week and have the other be similar to the old solo podcasts where I talk about Magic design. Today is another in my two-color philosophy series. In this Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 765 765 #765: Graeme Hopkins full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork765_graemehopkins_j238saDW.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27843867 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1877 In this podcast, I talk with Graeme Hopkins, one of the finalists from the first Great Designer Search and someone who currently works on Magic: The Gathering Arena. In this podcast, I talk with Graeme Hopkins, one of the finalists from the first Great Designer Search and someone who currently works on Magic: The Gathering Arena. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 764 764 #764: Brian Schneider full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork764_brianschneider_sd2D8sdU.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ccf2fae Fri, 07 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1718 In this podcast, I talk with Brian Schneider, former Magic head developer. We talk about the many sets he worked on during his time at Wizards. In this podcast, I talk with Brian Schneider, former Magic head developer. We talk about the many sets he worked on during his time at Wizards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 763 763 #763: Witney Williams full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork763_witneywilliams_kD3s9oaA.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9db6829a Fri, 07 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1786 In this podcast, I talk with Witney Williams, the director of global events. She and I talk about all the things that go into running large Magic events. In this podcast, I talk with Witney Williams, the director of global events. She and I talk about all the things that go into running large Magic events. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 762 762 #762: Mike Turian full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork762_miketurian_Js39DJs0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/346b377c Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2118 In this podcast, I talk with Mike Turian, Pro Tour Hall of Famer and coworker. I talk with him about his time working as a Magic developer and his current job as principal product designer. What is that? Listen and learn. In this podcast, I talk with Mike Turian, Pro Tour Hall of Famer and coworker. I talk with him about his time working as a Magic developer and his current job as principal product designer. What is that? Listen and learn. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 761 761 #761: Devin Low full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork761_devinlow_aaDhw08D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5093808e Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1869 In this podcast, I talk with Devin Low, former Magic head developer, about his time working on Magic. In this podcast, I talk with Devin Low, former Magic head developer, about his time working on Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 760 760 #760: Shivam Bhatt full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork760_shivambhatt_jYw2sJd8.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86bee2ac Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1812 In this podcast, I talk with Shivam Bhatt about his role with Commander and his podcast. In this podcast, I talk with Shivam Bhatt about his role with Commander and his podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 759 759 #759: Sheldon Menery full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork759_sheldonmenery_27dhyGs7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45663436 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2245 In this podcast, I talk with Sheldon Menery about his days of judging and his role in helping to create the Commander format. In this podcast, I talk with Sheldon Menery about his days of judging and his role in helping to create the Commander format. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 758 758 #758: Doug Beyer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork758_dougbeyer_83ndsuUD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/859345f5 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1879 Doug just celebrated his 20th year at Wizards, so I had him on the podcast to talk all about his work on the Creative team. Doug just celebrated his 20th year at Wizards, so I had him on the podcast to talk all about his work on the Creative team. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 757 757 #757: Brian Hacker full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork757_brianhacker_s92Djsu9.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab2047b1 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2125 In this podcast, I talk with Brian Hacker about his time on the Pro Tour and how he and other Magic pros ended up on MTV. In this podcast, I talk with Brian Hacker about his time on the Pro Tour and how he and other Magic pros ended up on MTV. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 756 756 #756: Chris Pikula full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork756_chrispikula_ksdhf374.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b8cff98 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1936 In this podcast, I talk with Chris Pikula about the Pro Tour and what it's like to win a Magic Invitational. In this podcast, I talk with Chris Pikula about the Pro Tour and what it's like to win a Magic Invitational. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 755 755 #755: Dave Humpherys full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork755_davehumpherys_jw37dnsD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15c81f35 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1922 In this podcast, I talk with Dave Humpherys about the Pro Tour and all the sets he's led. In this podcast, I talk with Dave Humpherys about the Pro Tour and all the sets he's led. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 754 754 #754: Cedric Phillips full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork754_cedricphillips_sjsYg72s.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d047842 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1863 In this podcast, I talk with Cedric Phillips about streaming and doing commentary. In this podcast, I talk with Cedric Phillips about streaming and doing commentary. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 753 753 #753: Gaby Spartz full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork753_gabyspartz_sYbs832s.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc05e7b4 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1867 In this podcast, I talk with Gaby Spartz about streaming and doing commentary. In this podcast, I talk with Gaby Spartz about streaming and doing commentary. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 752 752 #752: April King full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork752_aprilking_ksYw82uY.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6de02f1c Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1997 In this podcast, I talk with April King about the challenges of keeping a Magic database and about the community of Magic Twitter. In this podcast, I talk with April King about the challenges of keeping a Magic database and about the community of Magic Twitter. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 751 751 #751: Christine Sprankle full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork751_christinesprankle_s29UshaA.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c19d74dd Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1931 In this podcast, I talk with Christine Sprankle, one of the best-known Magic cosplayers. In this podcast, I talk with Christine Sprankle, one of the best-known Magic cosplayers. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 750 750 #750: Skaff Elias full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork750_skaffelias_j12SdP20.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11374f01 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1856 This week's podcast is an interview with Skaff Elias, one of the original playtesters and a longtime Wizards employee. This week's podcast is an interview with Skaff Elias, one of the original playtesters and a longtime Wizards employee. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 749 749 #749: Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork749_joshandjimmy_Hw82oSud.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6599de98 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1970 In this podcast, I talk with Jimmy and Josh, hosts of The Command Zone and Game Knights. In this podcast, I talk with Jimmy and Josh, hosts of The Command Zone and Game Knights. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 748 748 #748: Blake Rasmussen full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork748_blakerasmussen_gs62Yhs0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8034fc8a Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1811 In this podcast, I talk with Blake Rasmussen, one of the people in charge of communications for Magic. In this podcast, I talk with Blake Rasmussen, one of the people in charge of communications for Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 747 747 #747: Dawn Murin full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork747_dawnmurin_6Ydsn28H.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b03c91a9 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1924 In this podcast, I talk with Dawn Murin, one of the art directors for Magic. In this podcast, I talk with Dawn Murin, one of the art directors for Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 746 746 #746: Brian Tinsman full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork746_briantinsman_7Hdu82ju.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f070933e Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2062 Brian Tinsman spent many years designing Magic cards and led sets like Rise of the Eldrazi and Time Spiral. He and I chat. Brian Tinsman spent many years designing Magic cards and led sets like Rise of the Eldrazi and Time Spiral. He and I chat. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 745 745 #745: Matt Tabak full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork745_matttabak_pjwj99Ed.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82a0cd18 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2022 I talk with editor Matt Tabak. I talk with editor Matt Tabak. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 744 744 #744: Erik Lauer full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork744_eriklauer_Ke3u8eUd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dfcc0c5 Fri, 29 May 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1831 Erik is my equivalent in set design. He and I talk about our many years of making Magic together. Erik is my equivalent in set design. He and I talk about our many years of making Magic together. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 743 743 #743: Mark Heggen full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork743_markheggen_4Ysh9YdW.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b5d00cc Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1959 I talk to product architect Mark Heggen to explain how he got into the game and just what exactly he does for Magic. I talk to product architect Mark Heggen to explain how he got into the game and just what exactly he does for Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 742 742 #742: Brian Weissman full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork742_brianweissman_weUd28HH.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c40a0c6b Thu, 21 May 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2316 In this podcast, I talk to Brian Weissman, an old-school pro player. He and I talk about the early days of the game as well as how he created the first Magic deck to ever get a name. In this podcast, I talk to Brian Weissman, an old-school pro player. He and I talk about the early days of the game as well as how he created the first Magic deck to ever get a name. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 741 741 #741: Bill Rose full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork741_billrose_Jduw237D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/313bf510 Thu, 21 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1923 In this podcast, I talk to Bill Rose, the vice president of Tabletop Magic. Bill and I have worked together for 25 years. In this podcast, I talk to Bill Rose, the vice president of Tabletop Magic. Bill and I have worked together for 25 years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 740 740 #740: Meghan and Maria full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork740_meghaandmaria_nj62yTds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21175591 Fri, 15 May 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1904 In this podcast, I talk to Meghan Wolf and Maria Bartholdi of Good Luck, High Five. In this podcast, I talk to Meghan Wolf and Maria Bartholdi of Good Luck, High Five. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 739 739 #739: The Professor full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork739_theprofessor_Low73bdi.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abb5ff17 Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1894 In this podcast, I talk to Brian Lewis (aka The Professor) of Tolarian Community College. In this podcast, I talk to Brian Lewis (aka The Professor) of Tolarian Community College. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 738 738 #738: Donald Smith Jr. full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork738_donaldsmith_Hu28Yhd8.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20a43593 Fri, 08 May 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1807 Donald Smith Jr. is a member of the Play Design team, and I talk with him about what Play Design does. Donald Smith Jr. is a member of the Play Design team, and I talk with him about what Play Design does. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 737 737 #737: Richard Garfield full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork737_richardgarfield_Y83uI3oO.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cec36099 Fri, 08 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1998 For years, this has been the number-one request for a carpool guest for the podcast, but as Richard doesn't live near me, nor work at Wizards anymore, it's been an unobtainable goal. Thus, he seemed like a great guest for my at-home edition where I could call him on the phone. Richard and I talk about the design of Alpha. For years, this has been the number-one request for a carpool guest for the podcast, but as Richard doesn't live near me, nor work at Wizards anymore, it's been an unobtainable goal. Thus, he seemed like a great guest for my at-home edition where I could Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 736 736 #736: Matt Place, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork736_mattplacept2_jOud28IS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d954a7b4 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1747 Matt Place had so much to say, we had to do a second podcast. Matt Place had so much to say, we had to do a second podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 735 735 #735: Matt Place, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork735_mattplacept1_wiUd928K.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fa556c2 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1827 In this podcast, I interview Matt Place, a former pro player and Magic R&D member. In this podcast, I interview Matt Place, a former pro player and Magic R&D member. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 734 734 #734: Chris Mooney full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork734_chrismooney_8Uds9uYt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9753aa3 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1974 I also interview Chris who is another GDS3 alum and another person I work closely with on the Vision Design team. As with Ari, we talk about what it's like being a Magic player from the outside who became an insider. I also interview Chris who is another GDS3 alum and another person I work closely with on the Vision Design team. As with Ari, we talk about what it's like being a Magic player from the outside who became an insider. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 733 733 #733: Ari Nieh full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork733_arinieh_Hue827sa.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/237cbe49 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1924 In another of my interview series, I interview Ari Nieh, winner of the Great Designer Search 3 and someone I work closely with on the Vision Design team. We talk about his early days of Magic, GDS3, and what it's like to work in R&D. In another of my interview series, I interview Ari Nieh, winner of the Great Designer Search 3 and someone I work closely with on the Vision Design team. We talk about his early days of Magic, GDS3, and what it's like to work in R&D. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 732 732 #732: Annie Sardelis full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork732_anniesardelis_akU32Hsd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ccce5c4 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 In this podcast, I'm interviewing Annie Sardelis, one of the members of the Creative team. In this podcast, I'm interviewing Annie Sardelis, one of the members of the Creative team. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 731 731 #731: Aaron Forsythe full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork731_aaronforsythe_Jsn28yg6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e2a1979 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1822 In this podcast, I'm interviewing my boss and longtime Magic collaborator, Aaron Forsythe. In this podcast, I'm interviewing my boss and longtime Magic collaborator, Aaron Forsythe. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 730 730 #730: Michael Ryan, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork730_michaelryanp2_Hujs77yY.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e19ce38 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2142 This podcast is part 2 of my interview with Michael Ryan. We continue talking about the making of the Weatherlight Saga. This podcast is part 2 of my interview with Michael Ryan. We continue talking about the making of the Weatherlight Saga. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 729 729 #729: Michael Ryan, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork729_michaelryanp1_82Hyeh76.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2457844 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1947 I've started recording "Drive to Work" from home due to the pandemic, so I decided to use the opportunity to do something that's hard to do in the car, interview people over the phone. This podcast is part one of a talk I have with Michael Ryan, my fellow co-creator of the Weatherlight Saga. We talk about how we made the story, including many of the characters. I've started recording "Drive to Work" from home due to the pandemic, so I decided to use the opportunity to do something that's hard to do in the car, interview people over the phone. This podcast is part one of a talk I have with Michael Ryan, my fellow Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 728 728 #728: Theros Beyond Death Cards, Part 5 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork728_thbpart5_jdj7Y29I.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/554d49c9 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1874 This is the fifth part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. This is the fifth part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 727 727 #727: Theros Beyond Death Cards, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork727_thbpart4_d19Uye8U.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/accc500b Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1764 This is the fourth part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. This is the fourth part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 726 726 #726: Blue-Red full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork726_bluered_kUd83ILd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91fa3730 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2210 This is another podcast in my two-color philosophy series. This time, I talk blue-red. This is another podcast in my two-color philosophy series. This time, I talk blue-red. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 725 725 #725: Theros Beyond Death Cards, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork725_thbcardspt3_KLs38Ysa.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5e0a764 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1919 This is the third part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. This is the third part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 724 724 #724: Theros Beyond Death Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork724_thbcardspart2_js3Hd2E9.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/891c2eca Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2449 This is the second part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. This is the second part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 723 723 #723: Theros Beyond Death Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork723_thbcardspart1_we83Tetj.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9bf6761 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2867 This is the first part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. This is the first part of a series (of five) of card-by-card design stories from Theros Beyond Death. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 722 722 #722: Top 10 Blocks full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork722_top10blocks_msYe29sD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d4539e Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2001 In this podcast, I talk about what I consider to be my top 10 Magic blocks. In this podcast, I talk about what I consider to be my top 10 Magic blocks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 721 721 #721: White-Black full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork721_whiteblack_Hd2jD40s.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/521d2b07 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2390 This podcast is another in my two-color philosophy series. This time, I start talking about my first enemy color pair, white-black. This podcast is another in my two-color philosophy series. This time, I start talking about my first enemy color pair, white-black. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 720 720 #720: What Was in Alpha full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork720_whatwasinalpha_D2maSidj.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b7a1c2f Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2082 This is another trivia podcast. I ask about elements of Magic and see if you can identify whether it was part of Magic at the start of the game back in Alpha. This is another trivia podcast. I ask about elements of Magic and see if you can identify whether it was part of Magic at the start of the game back in Alpha. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 719 719 #719: Broadwaycon 2020 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork719_broadwaycon_Ikm2D6pD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d26552f1 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2459 My eldest daughter and I traveled to New York City to attend Broadwaycon. This podcast talks all about it and how it made me rethink how I do Magic design. My eldest daughter and I traveled to New York City to attend Broadwaycon. This podcast talks all about it and how it made me rethink how I do Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 718 718 #718: Green-White full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork718_greenwhite_ksUd39Ud.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ebe6ebf Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2973 This is part five in my ten-part series on two-color philosophies. In this podcast, I talk about green-white. This is part five in my ten-part series on two-color philosophies. In this podcast, I talk about green-white. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 717 717 #717: Making Un- Cards full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork717_makinguncards_Hu39sDoA.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b32d5f09 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3250 In this podcast, I talk about the challenges of making silver-bordered cards. In this podcast, I talk about the challenges of making silver-bordered cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 716 716 #716: Unsanctioned, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork716_undp2_Md92HDus.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a80529f7 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2645 This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Unsanctioned. In it, I walk through the designs of all sixteen of the new cards. This is part two of a two-part series on the design of Unsanctioned. In it, I walk through the designs of all sixteen of the new cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 715 715 #715: Unsanctioned, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork715_undp1_m3jD9kOP.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bb57d5f Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2940 This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Unsanctioned. In it, I walk through the designs of all sixteen of the new cards. This is part one of a two-part series on the design of Unsanctioned. In it, I walk through the designs of all sixteen of the new cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 714 714 #714: Red-Green full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork714_redgreen_dJ1j3D0A.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/096d5841 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3004 This podcast is another in my two-color philosophy series. This podcast is another in my two-color philosophy series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 713 713 #713: Head-to-Head – Commander, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork713_h2hcommanderpart2_Ko12Djs9.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f29e7d7 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2011 This podcast is part two of a two-part series on a Head-to-Head I did on Twitter about possible changes to the Commander format. This podcast is part two of a two-part series on a Head-to-Head I did on Twitter about possible changes to the Commander format. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 712 712 #712: Theros Beyond Death full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork712_thb_akDje92U.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae030e05 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2243 In this podcast, I talk about the design of Theros Beyond Death. In this podcast, I talk about the design of Theros Beyond Death. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 711 711 #711: Head-to-Head – Commander, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork711_h2hcommanderpart1_AbwUd243.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c6caa1c Fri, 07 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2599 This podcast is part one of a two-part series on a Head-to-Head I did on Twitter about possible changes to the Commander format. This podcast is part one of a two-part series on a Head-to-Head I did on Twitter about possible changes to the Commander format. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 710 710 #710: Success Paralysis full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork710_successparalysis_L3Ido9Os.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6d662c6 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3217 In this podcast, I talk about a phenomenon known as success paralysis where being successful can discourage you from embracing change. In this podcast, I talk about a phenomenon known as success paralysis where being successful can discourage you from embracing change. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 709 709 #709: Black-Red full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2020/podcasts/magic/drivetowork709_blackred_Kld2Ud9O.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ce79b19 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2128 This is another in my two-color philosophy series. This time I talk black-red. This is another in my two-color philosophy series. This time I talk black-red. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 708 708 #708: Tempest Cards, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork708_tempestcardspart4_JhT39OlI.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72cbe278 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2629 This is part four of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. This is part four of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 707 707 #707: Tempest Cards, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork707_tempestcardspart3_kLd2UdsE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d0487a1 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2572 This is part three of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. This is part three of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 706 706 #706: Blue-Black full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork706_blueblack_lsk73Ud9.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9da7b659 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2290 This is the second, of ten, in my two-color philosophy series. This is the second, of ten, in my two-color philosophy series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 705 705 #705: Tempest Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork705_tempestcardspart2_KldmS03D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ad9ef9b Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2220 This is part two of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. This is part two of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 704 704 #704: Tempest Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork704_tempestcardspart1_dU39DeiO.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bdb0068 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2045 This is part one of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. This is part one of a four-part series of card-by-card design stories from Tempest. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 703 703 #703: Trivia – Top 50 Creature Types full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork703_triviatop50creaturetypes_aDw9Oe30.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25edfa99 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2341 What are the top 50 creature types in order of how often they show up on Magic cards? In this podcast, I give listeners clues for guessing as I go through the list. What are the top 50 creature types in order of how often they show up on Magic cards? In this podcast, I give listeners clues for guessing as I go through the list. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 702 702 #702: White-Blue full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork702_whiteblue_mdk92uUD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0e44bf0 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2543 This is the first in a series on the two-color pairs. I begin by examining white-blue. This is the first in a series on the two-color pairs. I begin by examining white-blue. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 701 701 #701: Collecting full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork701_collecting_Md92YrR2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a792d694 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2240 In this podcast, I talk about an aspect of Magic that's core to trading card games and can influence how we design sets—collecting. In this podcast, I talk about an aspect of Magic that's core to trading card games and can influence how we design sets—collecting. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 700 700 #700: Plane Diversity full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork700_planediversity_hsUd21Yd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac87e30b Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2838 In this podcast, I talk about a popular topic from my blog about why Magic worlds aren't all as diverse as Dominaria. In this podcast, I talk about a popular topic from my blog about why Magic worlds aren't all as diverse as Dominaria. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 699 699 #699: Maria & Meghan full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork699_mariaandmeghan_Djw3Ud1u.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab19d3ee Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2354 This is my first podcast of a new series where I talk about various members of the Magic community that produce content. I'm going to start by talking about Maria and Meghan of the "Good Luck, High Five" podcast. This is my first podcast of a new series where I talk about various members of the Magic community that produce content. I'm going to start by talking about Maria and Meghan of the "Good Luck, High Five" podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 698 698 #698: Reusing Things full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork698_reusingthings_ghD93Ydu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acd3f5e1 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2824 Part of Magic design is reusing things you've used before. This podcast talks all about when and how we reuse things in design. Part of Magic design is reusing things you've used before. This podcast talks all about when and how we reuse things in design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 697 697 #697: Planeswalker Evolutions full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork697_planeswalkerevolutions_dU29Iue3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e635884e Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2404 In this podcast, I talk about the many different ways we've evolved the planeswalker card type since its introduction. In this podcast, I talk about the many different ways we've evolved the planeswalker card type since its introduction. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 696 696 #696: When to Change full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork696_whentochange_jsy63U8W.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/808e6547 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3127 This podcast talks about when you have to change what you're doing in a design. I give numerous examples of designs where we ended up making big changes. This podcast talks about when you have to change what you're doing in a design. I give numerous examples of designs where we ended up making big changes. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 695 695 #695: Core of Planes full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork695_coreofplanes_kmY2IldO.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76152a90 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2168 In this podcast, I examine all of our major planes and talk about the most important part of the plane from a design and flavor perspective. In this podcast, I examine all of our major planes and talk about the most important part of the plane from a design and flavor perspective. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 694 694 #694: Trivia – Top 50 Words full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork694_triviatop50words_jDhe92y7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ae27af3 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2785 What are the 50 words that show up in the most Magic card titles? In this podcast, I go through that list and talk a bit about how we name cards. What are the 50 words that show up in the most Magic card titles? In this podcast, I go through that list and talk a bit about how we name cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 693 693 #693: Food Cluster full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork693_foodcluster_bv6Yd9Ud.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36589025 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2533 I'm trying something new, what I'm calling a cluster podcast, where I pick a topic and talk about a whole bunch of little topics in that category. For my first cluster podcast, I have chosen to talk about food. I'm trying something new, what I'm calling a cluster podcast, where I pick a topic and talk about a whole bunch of little topics in that category. For my first cluster podcast, I have chosen to talk about food. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 692 692 #692: Throne of Eldraine Cards, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork692_eldcardspart4_HjdU97Ty.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f548bec Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2870 This is part four of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. This is part four of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 691 691 #691: Throne of Eldraine Cards, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork691_eldcardspart3_w72YuuD2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbce348b Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3320 This is part three of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. This is part three of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 690 690 #690: The Priority Problem full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork690_thepriorityproblem_Ihfy74De.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbbe8a66 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3137 This podcast talks about why we can't easily meet every request. This podcast talks about why we can't easily meet every request. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 689 689 #689: Artifacts & Enchantements full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork689_artifactsandenchantments_jgFhW28U.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6951e9e3 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3449 This podcast is about the similarities and differences between artifacts and enchantments, and how they've changed over time. This podcast is about the similarities and differences between artifacts and enchantments, and how they've changed over time. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 688 688 #688: Subtypes full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork688_subtypes_DhdY28U5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4b29a5a Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2598 In this podcast, I talk about all the noncreature subtypes in Magic. In this podcast, I talk about all the noncreature subtypes in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 687 687 #687: Throne of Eldraine Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork687_eldcardspart2_dhYe91Ud.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6517bbd2 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2452 This is part two of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. This is part two of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 686 686 #686: Throne of Eldraine Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork686_throneofeldrainecardspart1_mjDs33U7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6721f30 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2661 This is part one of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. This is part one of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Throne of Eldraine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 685 685 #685: Things Not Going According to Plan full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork685_thingsnotgoingtoplan_aJhDu10Y.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b519f511 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2928 In game design, as in any creation—and life really—things don't always go according to plan. In this podcast, I talk about numerous times Magic design ended up having to go in a different direction. In game design, as in any creation—and life really—things don't always go according to plan. In this podcast, I talk about numerous times Magic design ended up having to go in a different direction. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 684 684 #684: Throne of Eldraine full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork684_throneofeldraine_Kd7Ey4Tt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f683f94b Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2432 In this podcast, I talk about the design of Throne of Eldraine. In this podcast, I talk about the design of Throne of Eldraine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 683 683 #683: Throne of Eldraine Stream full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork683_throneofeldrainestream_GheE35Ue.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69e3a3d8 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2306 In this podcast, I take listeners behind the scenes into the making of the Throne of Eldraine announcement stream. In this podcast, I take listeners behind the scenes into the making of the Throne of Eldraine announcement stream. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 682 682 #682: Connecting Set & Story full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork682_connectingsetandstory_mg3tTdsS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a82f0161 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2434 In this podcast, I talk about what we have to do in design to make sure that the set and story align. In this podcast, I talk about what we have to do in design to make sure that the set and story align. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 681 681 #681: Math in Magic full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork681_mathinmagic_Juc57Y7D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d3a5d9b Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2174 In this podcast, I talk about how Magic design involves a lot of math. In this podcast, I talk about how Magic design involves a lot of math. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 680 680 #680: Diversity in Game Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork680_diversityingamedesign_KmD2eeUT.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bf8c15c Fri, 11 Oct 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1977 In August, I wrote an article about why diversity matters in game design. This is my podcast version of that topic. In August, I wrote an article about why diversity matters in game design. This is my podcast version of that topic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 679 679 #679: Changing the Color Pie full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork679_changingthecolorpie_Hd83Uds1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a6e639 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2476 In this podcast, I discuss when, how, and why we make changes to the color pie. In this podcast, I discuss when, how, and why we make changes to the color pie. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 678 678 #678: Small Talk with Sarah full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork678_smalltalkwithsarah_MDeow39D.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9911e5e7 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1780 This is another of my mailbag podcasts where I answer all your questions. I do these with a carpool guest. Instead of "Mailbag with Matt" or "Replies with Rachel," we get the first-ever "Small Talk with Sarah" where my guest is my youngest daughter, Sarah. This is another of my mailbag podcasts where I answer all your questions. I do these with a carpool guest. Instead of "Mailbag with Matt" or "Replies with Rachel," we get the first-ever "Small Talk with Sarah" where my guest is my youngest daughter, Sarah Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 677 677 #677: Other People's Lessons – Lessons Learned full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork677_lifelessons_MDdwUDs2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccf1db36 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1868 This podcast is another in my "Other People's Lessons" series where I talk top ten lists of lessons for something else and apply them to Magic design. Today is life lessons. This podcast is another in my "Other People's Lessons" series where I talk top ten lists of lessons for something else and apply them to Magic design. Today is life lessons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 676 676 #676: Lessons Learned – War of the Spark full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork676_lessonslearnedwar_gjDeh93U.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de44481f Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2756 This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about lessons from sets that I led or co-led the design for. This time, I talk about what I learned leading the design for War of the Spark. This is another podcast in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about lessons from sets that I led or co-led the design for. This time, I talk about what I learned leading the design for War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 675 675 #675: Bolas Arc full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork675_bolasarc_DenYr8Ll.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ae73d1c Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2798 In this podcast, I talk about us putting together the themes of three years' worth of sets that cover what we call the "Bolas Arc" (Kaladesh through War of the Spark). In this podcast, I talk about us putting together the themes of three years' worth of sets that cover what we call the "Bolas Arc" (Kaladesh through War of the Spark). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 674 674 #674: San Diego Comic-Con 2019 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork674_sdcc2019_jYie03eD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/025eebe7 As is normal, I went to San Diego Comic-Con, but this year, I got to reveal Throne of Eldraine to the world. It was quite fun. In this podcast, I fill you in on my entire trip.

]]> As is normal, I went to San Diego Comic-Con, but this year, I got to reveal Throne of Eldraine to the world. It was quite fun. In this podcast, I fill you in on my entire trip.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2019 As is normal, I went to San Diego Comic-Con, but this year, I got to reveal Throne of Eldraine to the world. It was quite fun. In this podcast, I fill you in on my entire trip. As is normal, I went to San Diego Comic-Con, but this year, I got to reveal Throne of Eldraine to the world. It was quite fun. In this podcast, I fill you in on my entire trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 673 673 #673: Banned & Restricted, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork673_bannedrestrictedcardspart4_fjDe83Yd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b652819 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2579 This is part four of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing. This is part four of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 672 672 #672: Banned & Restricted, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork672_bannedrestrictedcardspart3_AHdwH38d.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8306eed Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1966 This is part three of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing. This is part three of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 671 671 #671: Banned & Restricted, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork671_bannedrestrictedcardspart2_wDeILt23.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f16d6b44 Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2374 This is part two of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing. This is part two of a four-part series on all the banned or restricted cards I had a hand in designing. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 670 670 #670: Banned & Restricted, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork670_bannedrestrictedcardspart1_hD3uIL21.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa5b1b82 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1922 Not that I'm proud of this, but I have the honor of having had a hand in creating more cards that have been banned or restricted than any other designer. In this podcast, I walk through the many cards I've helped design from this list and talk about their designs. Not that I'm proud of this, but I have the honor of having had a hand in creating more cards that have been banned or restricted than any other designer. In this podcast, I walk through the many cards I've helped design from this list and talk about their Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 669 669 #669: Meet Sarah full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork669_meetsarah_JeU34Hnw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b48bca1a Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1715 In past podcasts, you've met my dad, my mom, and my eldest daughter, Rachel. Today, you get to meet my youngest daughter, Sarah. In past podcasts, you've met my dad, my mom, and my eldest daughter, Rachel. Today, you get to meet my youngest daughter, Sarah. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 668 668 #668: Zones full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork668_zones_jwu62jdo.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fd8ca54 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1731 Magic has six major zones plus a few others used in various formats. I talk all about them including examining the design space of zone changing. Magic has six major zones plus a few others used in various formats. I talk all about them including examining the design space of zone changing. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 667 667 #667: Full-Art Lands full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork667_full-artlands_KLu1y8Ud.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e05f73df Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2367 In this podcast, I talk about the history of full-art lands and talk about all the times we've used them. In this podcast, I talk about the history of full-art lands and talk about all the times we've used them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 666 666 #666: Demons full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork666_demons_jY38UuwE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/209f49a1 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1785 This podcast is about the history of the Demon creature type. This podcast is about the history of the Demon creature type. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 665 665 #665: Lessons Learned – Unstable full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork665_lessonslearnedunstable_Hw9U2oOl.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4310312 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2248 This is another in my series "Lessons Learned" where I examine the lessons I've learned from sets I led or co-led. Today, I talk about the third Un- set, Unstable. This is another in my series "Lessons Learned" where I examine the lessons I've learned from sets I led or co-led. Today, I talk about the third Un- set, Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 664 664 #664: Milling full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork664_milling_hGd32YuA.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3560910e Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2630 In this podcast, I talk about the history of Magic's oldest alternate-win condition. In this podcast, I talk about the history of Magic's oldest alternate-win condition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 663 663 #663: Modern Horizons Cards, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork663_modernhorizonscardspart4_H1YuTt78.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92679d3f Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3309 This is part four of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. This is part four of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 662 662 #662: Modern Horizons Cards, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork662_modernhorizonscardspart3_kJd0wU13.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/880fdc60 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2440 This is part three of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. This is part three of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 661 661 #661: Power Level full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork661_powerlevel_H1Trs9Ui.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d9e5ec1 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2799 In this podcast, I talk all about power level. I describe what it is and how it impacts how we make Magic cards. In this podcast, I talk all about power level. I describe what it is and how it impacts how we make Magic cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 660 660 #660: Modern Horizons Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork660_modernhorizonscardspart2_fjUe88tI.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d940c0f Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2446 This is part two of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. This is part two of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 659 659 #659: Modern Horizons Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork659_modernhorizonscardspart1_WeL2j3o0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0adacacd Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2849 This is part one of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. This is part one of a four-part series on card-by-card design stories from Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 658 658 #658: Split Cards full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork658_splitcards_HjD8ILd3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59f0c45b Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2198 In this podcast, I talk about the history of split cards—how they came to be and the many different times we've used them. In this podcast, I talk about the history of split cards—how they came to be and the many different times we've used them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 657 657 #657: Innovation Products full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork657_innovationproducts_Hd8U32Il.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eebfb434 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2845 We have a line we call the innovation products (things like Conspiracy, Unstable, and Battlebond). I'll explain what they are and talk through all the ones we've made thus far. We have a line we call the innovation products (things like Conspiracy, Unstable, and Battlebond). I'll explain what they are and talk through all the ones we've made thus far. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 656 656 #656: Modern Horizons full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork656_modernhorizons_fjY49Ii4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6e5901e Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2305 This podcast is all about the design of Modern Horizons. This podcast is all about the design of Modern Horizons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 655 655 #655: War of the Spark Cards, Part 5 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork655_warofthesparkcardspart5_HuwW73Tt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb0cba0a Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3076 This is part five of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. This is part five of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 654 654 #654: War of the Spark Cards, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork654_warofthesparkcardspart4_fjE30Iop.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0a7b088 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2918 This is part four of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. This is part four of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 653 653 #653: Other Lessons – Ideas & Execution full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork653_otherlessonsideasandexecution_aSm78Yrt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b52440ff Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2893 As a new series following up my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series, I'm starting "Other Lessons" to talk about other things I've learned during my time at Wizards. This podcast's lesson is "People overrate ideas and underrate execution." As a new series following up my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series, I'm starting "Other Lessons" to talk about other things I've learned during my time at Wizards. This podcast's lesson is "People overrate ideas and underrate execution." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 652 652 #652: War of the Spark Cards, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork652_warofthesparkcardspart3_fajU73Ye.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd12c058 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2680 This is part three of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. This is part three of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 651 651 #651: War of the Spark Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork651_warofthesparkcardspart2_ure73UeS.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89ebe8eb Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2585 This is part two of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. This is part two of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 650 650 #650: War of the Spark Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork650_warofthesparkcardspart1_sjf39UUt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bc9db7b Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2208 This is part one of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. This is part one of a five-part series on card-by-card design stories from War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 649 649 #649: MagicFest London full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork649_magicfestlondon_fjGH03Ui.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d24535 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2650 So, I went to England for MagicFest London and Mythic Championship II. This podcast talks all about my trip. So, I went to England for MagicFest London and Mythic Championship II. This podcast talks all about my trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 648 648 #648: Working on the Road full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork648_workingontheroad_Jag21UwI.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9299cac Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2334 Part of my job is traveling. This podcast talks about what it's like working when traveling as well as the many things that have to be done before or after you've traveled. Part of my job is traveling. This podcast talks about what it's like working when traveling as well as the many things that have to be done before or after you've traveled. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 647 647 #647: Designing Library Effect full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork647_designinglibraryeffects_neX3p0q2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9470694 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2399 This episode is another in my "Designing _____" series where I talk about how we design certain basic effects. In this episode, I talk about effects interacting with the library. This episode is another in my "Designing _____" series where I talk about how we design certain basic effects. In this episode, I talk about effects interacting with the library. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 646 646 #646: Seeing the World full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork646_seeingtheworld_gJr2Jsk4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0932674 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3138 Working on Magic has taken me to many countries around the world. In this podcast, I reminisce about all the places I've visited on Magic's dime. Working on Magic has taken me to many countries around the world. In this podcast, I reminisce about all the places I've visited on Magic's dime. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 645 645 #645: Languages full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork645_languages_J3si99Rr.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37c08f8a Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1877 Magic is printed in eleven languages. In this podcast, I talk about how that came to be and how making a game printed in so many languages impacts game design. Magic is printed in eleven languages. In this podcast, I talk about how that came to be and how making a game printed in so many languages impacts game design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 644 644 #644: Ajani's Pridemate full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork644_ajanispridemate_gEu83I44.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cd676a5 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1777 This podcast is all about us adding two words to the rules text of one card and all the hullabaloo that followed. I explain why we did it and walk through the timeline of what happened (it's a little convoluted). This podcast is all about us adding two words to the rules text of one card and all the hullabaloo that followed. I explain why we did it and walk through the timeline of what happened (it's a little convoluted). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 643 643 #643: Breaking Rules full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork643_breakingrules_Jk35Ue22.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/451c8521 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1774 In this podcast, I discuss when rules should and shouldn't be broken in Magic design. It involves a bunch of talking about planeswalking and puppies. In this podcast, I discuss when rules should and shouldn't be broken in Magic design. It involves a bunch of talking about planeswalking and puppies. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 642 642 #642: Retired Mechanics full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork642_retiredmechanics_fHOk9j64.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d872eb91 Fri, 31 May 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2895 In this podcast, I talk about Magic mechanics that just didn't make the cut and had to be retired. In this podcast, I talk about Magic mechanics that just didn't make the cut and had to be retired. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 641 641 #641: Booster Packs full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork641_boosterpacks_Kwo043Yt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42330a0d Fri, 31 May 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1962 In this podcast, I talk all about the history of the booster pack, how it's evolved, and what impact it has on the design of Magic. In this podcast, I talk all about the history of the booster pack, how it's evolved, and what impact it has on the design of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 640 640 #640: Planeswalker Who's Who full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork640_planeswalkerwhoswho_ghf49Jji.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12bd2c18 Fri, 24 May 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2330 In this podcast, I walk through all the Planeswalkers to explain who they are and how they're mechanically represented on cards. In this podcast, I walk through all the Planeswalkers to explain who they are and how they're mechanically represented on cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 639 639 #639: Top 10 Worst Mechanics full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork639_top10worstmechanics_Jut339oi.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93313df3 Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2290 I realized I hadn't done a Top 10 list in a while, so I decided to talk about bad mechanics. I realized I hadn't done a Top 10 list in a while, so I decided to talk about bad mechanics. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 638 638 #638: War of the Spark full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork638_warofthespark_lw9U4iIJ.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af15c4d2 Fri, 17 May 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2639 This podcast talks about the vision design of War of the Spark. This podcast talks about the vision design of War of the Spark. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 637 637 #637: Social Media in Game Design full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork637_socialmediaingamedesign_JeK6tyUi.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29349007 Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2609 In this podcast, I examine the role social media plays in modern game design. In this podcast, I examine the role social media plays in modern game design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 636 636 #636: Rise & Fall of the Blocks full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork636_riseandfalloftheblocks_k83Ii3hH.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b670afe7 Fri, 10 May 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2481 This podcast is about the history of the block, how they came about and why they went away. This podcast is about the history of the block, how they came about and why they went away. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 635 635 #635: Rabiah Scale, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork635_rabiahscalepart2_fjwDKod0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b67c0ab Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2336 This is part two of a two-part series exploring the Rabiah Scale, a scale talking about how likely we are to visit or revisit certain planes in a Standard-legal set. This is part two of a two-part series exploring the Rabiah Scale, a scale talking about how likely we are to visit or revisit certain planes in a Standard-legal set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 634 634 #634: Rabiah Scale, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork634_rabiahscalepart1_asUwe45T.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0e6a8fd Fri, 03 May 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2374 This is part one of a two-part series exploring the Rabiah Scale, a scale talking about how likely we are to visit or revisit certain planes in a Standard-legal set. This is part one of a two-part series exploring the Rabiah Scale, a scale talking about how likely we are to visit or revisit certain planes in a Standard-legal set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 633 633 #633: Morningtide, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork633_morningtidepart3_J4hT1ifT.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e78a0ac0 Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2514 This is part three of my three-part series on card-by-card design stories from Morningtide. This is part three of my three-part series on card-by-card design stories from Morningtide. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 632 632 #632: Morningtide, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork632_morningtidepart2_fjDe93Ii.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/429d7346 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2359 This is part two of my three-part series on card-by-card design stories from Morningtide. This is part two of my three-part series on card-by-card design stories from Morningtide. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 631 631 #631: Morningtide, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork631_morningtidepart1_weU34YIL.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70f3baa0 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2040 This is part one of my three-part series on card-by-card design stories from Morningtide. This is part one of my three-part series on card-by-card design stories from Morningtide. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 630 630 #630: Five Requests I Ignore full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork630_fiverequestsiignore_fj7U8IiL.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99e904d5 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2239 Based on my previous article, I explain why we just can't do some of the things fans request for Magic. Based on my previous article, I explain why we just can't do some of the things fans request for Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 629 629 #629: Designing Destruction full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork629_designingdestruction_YiP3L2i9.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fabe97a1 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1923 This is another in my "Designing _____" series where I walk through making basic effects. In this podcast, I talk about making all the various destruction cards. This is another in my "Designing _____" series where I walk through making basic effects. In this podcast, I talk about making all the various destruction cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 628 628 #628: Greg Weisman full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork628_gregweisman_sdf8ds93.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d7336cd Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2367 I had the pleasure to have a carpool guest, Greg Weisman, the author of the upcoming War of the Spark novel, Ravnica. He and I talked all about what went into writing a story with over 100 named characters. I had the pleasure to have a carpool guest, Greg Weisman, the author of the upcoming War of the Spark novel, Ravnica. He and I talked all about what went into writing a story with over 100 named characters. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 627 627 #627: Empathy full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork627_empathy_h89H2iJa.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21158d1a Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2099 This podcast is based on a recent article I did talking about the importance of empathy in game design (and life). This podcast is based on a recent article I did talking about the importance of empathy in game design (and life). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 626 626 #626: Magic Golden Rules full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork626_magicgoldenrules_u2U5gSjI.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55f6bad5 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1821 Magic has a number of golden rules, and today, I talk about what they are and why they're so important to design. Magic has a number of golden rules, and today, I talk about what they are and why they're so important to design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 625 625 #625: Lessons Learned – GRN & RNA full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork625_lessonslearned_grnrna_0opL43Ur.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/533f6329 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1863 This is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about the lessons I've picked up from sets I've led or co-led. In this podcast, I talk about Guilds of Ravnica and Ravnica Allegiance (as the vision design for them was done together). This is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about the lessons I've picked up from sets I've led or co-led. In this podcast, I talk about Guilds of Ravnica and Ravnica Allegiance (as the vision design for them was done together). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 624 624 #624: Play Days full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork624_playdays_yh0y1AF3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e44e2f15 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3302 About once a month, R&D takes the day off to play with an upcoming set. In this podcast, I talk all about R&D play days and how they work. About once a month, R&D takes the day off to play with an upcoming set. In this podcast, I talk all about R&D play days and how they work. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 623 623 #623: Mailbag Columns full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork623_mailbagcolumns_8Id1LdP2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/073497f5 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2378 One of the things I enjoy doing is answering questions from the fans. In this podcast, I explore the many ways I do that. One of the things I enjoy doing is answering questions from the fans. In this podcast, I explore the many ways I do that. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 622 622 #622: Brian David-Marshall full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork622_briandavidmarshall_1yOdji30.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/322982ab Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1746 Brian retired from doing coverage, so I decided to dedicate a podcast to his long Magic career. Brian retired from doing coverage, so I decided to dedicate a podcast to his long Magic career. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 621 621 #621: Simic full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork621_simic_hTd9301L.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15db472f Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2733 This podcast is the tenth and final in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the green-blue guild, the Simic Combine. This podcast is the tenth and final in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the green-blue guild, the Simic Combine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 620 620 #620: Orzhov full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork620_orzhov_b34Fd0aD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0f0caa6 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2044 This podcast is the ninth in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the white-black guild, the Orzhov Syndicate. This podcast is the ninth in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the white-black guild, the Orzhov Syndicate. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 619 619 #619: Broadwaycon, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork619_broadwayconpart2_d8xEhL2i.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adfbe271 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1950 My eldest daughter, Rachel, and I traveled to New York to go to a convention about New York theater. This is part two of a two-part series about that trip. My eldest daughter, Rachel, and I traveled to New York to go to a convention about New York theater. This is part two of a two-part series about that trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 618 618 #618: Broadwaycon, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork618_broadwayconpart1_uSn26Dji.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b29da5d Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2265 My eldest daughter, Rachel, and I traveled to New York to go to a convention about New York theater. This is part one of a two-part series about that trip. My eldest daughter, Rachel, and I traveled to New York to go to a convention about New York theater. This is part one of a two-part series about that trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 617 617 #617: Gruul full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork617_gruul_lUr9dIus.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08031297 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1995 This podcast is the eighth in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the red-green guild, the Gruul Clans. This podcast is the eighth in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the red-green guild, the Gruul Clans. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 616 616 #616: Rakdos full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork616_rakdos_vH84Yudi.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b69a191 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2707 This podcast is the seventh in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the Cult of Rakdos, the black-red guild. This podcast is the seventh in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the Cult of Rakdos, the black-red guild. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 615 615 #615: Azorius full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork615_azorius_klQ43Iu5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a2efb26 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2659 This podcast is the sixth in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the Azorius Senate, the white-blue guild. This podcast is the sixth in my Ravnica guild series. In this podcast, I talk about the Azorius Senate, the white-blue guild. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 614 614 #614: Lorwyn Cards, Part 4 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork614_lorwyncardspart4_h1nA43yA.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b54639fd Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1878 This podcast is the fourth in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. This podcast is the fourth in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 613 613 #613: Lorwyn Cards, Part 3 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork613_lorwyncardspart3_Ku80btT2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/becf9d82 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2035 This podcast is the third in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. This podcast is the third in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 612 612 #612: Lorwyn Cards, Part 2 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork612_lorwyncardspart2_9iU20dD3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6325a7c0 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2198 This podcast is the second in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. This podcast is the second in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 611 611 #611: Lorwyn Cards, Part 1 full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork611_lorwyncardspart1_l0Pz14o1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0755db47 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2374 This podcast is the first in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. This podcast is the first in a four-part series about the card-by-card design stories of Lorwyn. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 610 610 #610: Bends and Breaks full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork610_bendsandbreaks_k4JeR340.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/733bbe93 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3860 Often on my blog and social media accounts, I talk about things being "bends" and "breaks." In today's podcast, I go in depth defining what those terms mean and talk about why bends (in moderation) are good for the game and why breaks are bad. Often on my blog and social media accounts, I talk about things being "bends" and "breaks." In today's podcast, I go in depth defining what those terms mean and talk about why bends (in moderation) are good for the game and why breaks are bad. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 609 609 #609: Designing Direct Damage full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork609_designingdirectdamage_Poi7lMnY.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8f6ddd0 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2933 This is another podcast in my "Designing _________ " series where I discuss how we design basic Magic effects. In this podcast, I talk about designing direct damage. This is another podcast in my "Designing _________ " series where I discuss how we design basic Magic effects. In this podcast, I talk about designing direct damage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 608 608 #608: Other People's Lessons – Poetry full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork608_otherpeopleslessonspoetry_mU7gR4fo.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a16b190 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2443 This is a new series called "Other People's Lessons" where I look at lessons from other areas of art and examine how those lessons apply to Magic design. Today's lesson was by a poet named Kara Ziehl and talks about how to better write poetry. This is a new series called "Other People's Lessons" where I look at lessons from other areas of art and examine how those lessons apply to Magic design. Today's lesson was by a poet named Kara Ziehl and talks about how to better write poetry. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 607 607 #607: Unique Creature Types full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork607_uniquecreaturetypes_i1LOn98i.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a82f111 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2593 In this podcast, I examine the many creature types that are unique to the game of Magic. In this podcast, I examine the many creature types that are unique to the game of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 606 606 #606: Lessons Learned – Dominaria full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork606_lessonslearneddominaria_lkL76t3U.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b7ff8ab Fri, 25 Jan 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2499 This is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led (or co-led) and explore the many lessons I learned while doing the design. This is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led (or co-led) and explore the many lessons I learned while doing the design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 605 605 #605: Market Research full http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork605_marketresearch_jkH4d3D3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01b678b7 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3329 In this podcast, I talk about the many ways we learn about what the players like and don't like. In this podcast, I talk about the many ways we learn about what the players like and don't like. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 604 604 #604: Designing Counterspells full https://media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork604_designingcounterspells_l4M2ji5d.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76970107 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2872 This is the first in my "Designing [Blank]" series where I talk about how to design basic Magic effects. This is the first in my "Designing [Blank]" series where I talk about how to design basic Magic effects. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 603 603 #603: Lorwyn full https://media.wizards.com/2019/podcasts/magic/drivetowork603_lorwyn_gO3tZhu1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dfd2823 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2793 In this podcast, I talk about the design of the Lorwyn set. In this podcast, I talk about the design of the Lorwyn set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 602 602 #602: Magic Evolution, Part 7 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork602_magicevolutionpart7_kI0451jD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7614d61a Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2715 This is another in my "Magic Evolution" series that goes through sets and explains the innovations of each expansion. This podcast is about the original Ravnica block. This is another in my "Magic Evolution" series that goes through sets and explains the innovations of each expansion. This podcast is about the original Ravnica block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 601 601 #601: Factions full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork601_factions_iL13Bd67.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72223ed8 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2553 This podcast is about how we design factions and build sets around them. This podcast is about how we design factions and build sets around them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 599 599 #599: Boros full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork599_boros_i1LotYu3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16514204 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2716 This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of each guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the red-white guild, the Boros Legion. This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of each guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the red-white guild, the Boros Legion. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 600 600 #600: Conventions full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork600_conventions_kmLyuR45.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22157d49 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2330 Gaming conventions have played a big role in Magic's history. In this podcast, I talk about many of the key ones that have intersected with Magic. Gaming conventions have played a big role in Magic's history. In this podcast, I talk about many of the key ones that have intersected with Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 597 597 #597: Collecting full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork597_collecting_kq9Dtn11.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3fd66ae Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2280 In this podcast, I talk about an aspect of the game I don't discuss often—collecting. I discuss the many ways we make the game collectible and what impact that has on how we design. In this podcast, I talk about an aspect of the game I don't discuss often—collecting. I discuss the many ways we make the game collectible and what impact that has on how we design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 598 598 #598: Golgari full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork598_golgari_84YywC89.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b058480 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2116 This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of each guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the black-green guild, the Golgari Swarm. This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of each guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the black-green guild, the Golgari Swarm. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 596 596 #596: Izzet full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork596_izzet_bCyqQ23m.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99b88d5d Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2086 This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of the guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the blue-red guild. This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of the guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the blue-red guild. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 595 595 #595: Selesnya full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork595_selesnya_myU013it.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7868a79f Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3197 This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of the guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the green-white guild. This podcast is part of my guild series where I walk through the history of the guild through all three visits to Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk all about the green-white guild. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 593 593 #593: Mechanic Inspirations full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork593_mechanicinspirations_3m4U19dO.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae5d37e6 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2480 In this podcast, I talk about the various ways we create Magic mechanics to answer the question "Where do mechanics come from?" In this podcast, I talk about the various ways we create Magic mechanics to answer the question "Where do mechanics come from?" Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 594 594 #594: Dimir full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork594_dimir_0Oi72oPl.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15f3b283 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2089 This is the first of ten guild podcasts. I'll be doing five now and five when Ravnica Allegiance comes out. In this one, I talk about how we first created Dimir and the three guild mechanics. This is the first of ten guild podcasts. I'll be doing five now and five when Ravnica Allegiance comes out. In this one, I talk about how we first created Dimir and the three guild mechanics. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 592 592 #592: CAPS full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork592_CAPS_W3rDy2oO.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96db1efe Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2351 In this podcast, I talk about a group of people who do a lot of work on Magic, but not the part I normally talk about. This is the people to whom R&D hand off their work. In this podcast, I talk about a group of people who do a lot of work on Magic, but not the part I normally talk about. This is the people to whom R&D hand off their work. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 591 591 #591: Guilds of Ravnica full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork591_guildsofravnica_u10qxALu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f32c700 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2870 In this podcast, I talk about the vision design of Guilds of Ravnica. In this podcast, I talk about the vision design of Guilds of Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 590 590 #590: Letting Go full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork590_lettinggo_6YuSlo0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0da843a Fri, 16 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2595 As I had just dropped my daughter Rachel off at college, I talk about how a designer has to learn to let go of their work and pass it along to other people. As I had just dropped my daughter Rachel off at college, I talk about how a designer has to learn to let go of their work and pass it along to other people. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 589 589 #589: Chicago full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork589_chicago_01yt95Ba.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17e00271 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2071 My family went to Chicago to drop off my oldest daughter Rachel at college, so I talk all about how the city of Chicago has intersected with Magic. My family went to Chicago to drop off my oldest daughter Rachel at college, so I talk all about how the city of Chicago has intersected with Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 588 588 #588: College full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork588_college_IJkl214a.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/838bc405 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2031 I was about to take my daughter off to college, so I dedicated a podcast to talking about what lessons college taught me that impact my life and how I design Magic. I was about to take my daughter off to college, so I dedicated a podcast to talking about what lessons college taught me that impact my life and how I design Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 587 587 #587: Sets by Plane full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork587_setsbyplane_1oP8tTy0.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce13a140 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1824 In this podcast, I walk through each set and talk about what plane it takes place on. In this podcast, I walk through each set and talk about what plane it takes place on. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 585 585 #585: Magic Evolution, Part 6 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork585_magicevolutionpart6_w3IoLa9c.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db0b054c Fri, 02 Nov 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1793 This is another in my "Magic Evolution" series, where I go through the history of the game and talk about the design innovations each set brought to the table. In this podcast, I talk about Champions of Kamigawa block. This is another in my "Magic Evolution" series, where I go through the history of the game and talk about the design innovations each set brought to the table. In this podcast, I talk about Champions of Kamigawa block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 586 586 #586: Flickering full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork586_flickering_Hy2l18iO.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/069254fa Fri, 02 Nov 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1904 This podcast is all about an unnamed but commonly used mechanic, one where you exile a permanent and then return it to the battlefield. R&D calls this ability "flickering" (it's also known as "blinking"), and this podcast will talk about its history, from its start in Urza's Destiny to present day. This podcast is all about an unnamed but commonly used mechanic, one where you exile a permanent and then return it to the battlefield. R&D calls this ability "flickering" (it's also known as "blinking"), and this podcast will talk about its history, Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 584 584 #584: Alpha Playtesters full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork584_alphaplaytesters.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1973f4a6 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2083 Inspired by a video about the people who playtested Magic before it came out, I go into greater detail about the various playtesters. Inspired by a video about the people who playtested Magic before it came out, I go into greater detail about the various playtesters. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 583 583 #583: Lessons Learned – Ixalan full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork583_lessonslearned_ixalan.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd43405 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2254 This is another in my series "Lessons Learned," where I examine sets I led or co-led and talk about what I learned from doing the design. In this podcast, I talk about the design of Ixalan. This is another in my series "Lessons Learned," where I examine sets I led or co-led and talk about what I learned from doing the design. In this podcast, I talk about the design of Ixalan. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 582 582 #582: Creature Types full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork582_creaturetypes_o1iJtpO3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/527eea18 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2378 This podcast talks about how Magic uses creature types and the role they play in design. This podcast talks about how Magic uses creature types and the role they play in design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 581 581 #581: Narrative Equity full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork581_narrativeequity_tXy0072i.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dedcf776 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2997 This podcast is about a concept that I wrote about in an article earlier this year which talks about the importance of games allowing its players to tell stories about the game. This podcast is about a concept that I wrote about in an article earlier this year which talks about the importance of games allowing its players to tell stories about the game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 580 580 #580: Busy R&D full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork580_busyrnd_8iOp99et.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1187462a Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2395 This podcast tries to give a sense of scope about how many things we work on at once in R&D. This podcast tries to give a sense of scope about how many things we work on at once in R&D. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 579 579 #579: Designing Kaladesh full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork579_desingingkaladesh_jI73dDij.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b6ba428 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2309 On a rare "Drive from Work," I talk with carpooler Scott Van Essen about what it was like to design Kaladesh together. On a rare "Drive from Work," I talk with carpooler Scott Van Essen about what it was like to design Kaladesh together. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 578 578 #578: Transformers TCG full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork578_transformerstcg_0mloT3u7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/241f21ae Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2579 My carpool guest Scott Van Essen and I talk about the design of the new Transformers Trading Card Game, which he and I both worked on. My carpool guest Scott Van Essen and I talk about the design of the new Transformers Trading Card Game, which he and I both worked on. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 577 577 #577: Squirrels full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork577_squirrels_ty901iLo.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8a7d37f Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2481 In this podcast, I examine the history of Squirrels in Magic. In this podcast, I examine the history of Squirrels in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 576 576 #576: History of Magic full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork576_historyofmagic_h3Rs7rEe.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01af4b76 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2344 At my SDCC Magic panel, I gave a little presentation about the history of Magic. This podcast is a slightly longer version of that talk. At my SDCC Magic panel, I gave a little presentation about the history of Magic. This podcast is a slightly longer version of that talk. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 575 575 #575: San Diego Comic-Con 2018 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork575_sdcc2018_7yTu98dD.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bf9d6d3 Every year, I attend San Diego Comic-Con where I run a Magic panel among other responsibilities. Upon my return, I always record a podcast about it. This is that podcast.

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]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1780 Every year, I attend San Diego Comic-Con where I run a Magic panel among other responsibilities. Upon my return, I always record a podcast about it. This is that podcast. Every year, I attend San Diego Comic-Con where I run a Magic panel among other responsibilities. Upon my return, I always record a podcast about it. This is that podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 574 574 #574: Color Talk - Green Speaks full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork574_greenspeaks_Uta176Ds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5380dd50 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2070 I turn over my podcast to the color green, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part five of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." I turn over my podcast to the color green, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part five of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 573 573 #573: Color Talk - Red Speaks full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork573_redspeaks_ido0T129.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/256d50a2 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2180 I turn over my podcast to the color red, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part four of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." I turn over my podcast to the color red, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part four of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 572 572 #572: Bad Cards full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork572_badcards_iJSr99oI.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b33ac76 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2723 I revisit two of my old articles ("When Cards Go Bad" and the follow-up "When Cards Go Bad Revisited") to talk about why R and D makes bad cards. I revisit two of my old articles ("When Cards Go Bad" and the follow-up "When Cards Go Bad Revisited") to talk about why R and D makes bad cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 571 571 #571: Color Talk - Black Speaks full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork571_blackspeaks_u8SdiP21.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbb38247 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2351 I turn over my podcast to the color black, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part three of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." I turn over my podcast to the color black, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part three of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 570 570 #570: Color Talk - Blue Speaks full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork570_bluespeaks_hIl3e0D1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f46ad888 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1926 I turn over my podcast to the color blue, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part two of my five-part series "Color Talk." I turn over my podcast to the color blue, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part two of my five-part series "Color Talk." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 569 569 #569: Color Talk - White Speaks full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork569_whitespeaks_dI94DjeR.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c904630 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2160 I turn over my podcast to the color white, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part one of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." I turn over my podcast to the color white, which explains in its own words what it believes. This is part one of a five-part series I'm calling "Color Talk." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 568 568 #568: Throwing Parties full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork568_throwingparties_4hj2Eo94.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a7c4300 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1929 My wife and I love throwing parties, so in this podcast, I talk about the numerous lessons we've learned over the years and how I've been able to apply those lessons to designing Magic sets. My wife and I love throwing parties, so in this podcast, I talk about the numerous lessons we've learned over the years and how I've been able to apply those lessons to designing Magic sets. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 567 567 #567: Magic Evolution, Part 5 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork567_magicevolutionpart5_si8Djf4w.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5e831d6 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2064 This is another in my series where I go through Magic sets and talk about what each one added to design technology. In this podcast, I talk about original Mirrodin block. This is another in my series where I go through Magic sets and talk about what each one added to design technology. In this podcast, I talk about original Mirrodin block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 566 566 #566: Vidcon 2018 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork566_vidcon2018_vHs04sUd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdd927f7 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1727 For the last three years, my daughter Rachel and I have attended Vidcon, a convention dedicated to YouTube video stars. This podcast is the story of this year's trip and all the things I learned from it. For the last three years, my daughter Rachel and I have attended Vidcon, a convention dedicated to YouTube video stars. This podcast is the story of this year's trip and all the things I learned from it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 565 565 #565: Replies with Rachel 4 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork565_replieswithrachel4_tY90dj7i.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd3d0e8e Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2143 My eldest daughter, Rachel, is off to college, but before she left, I was able to get in one more podcast with her. We chose to continue with our mailbag series "Replies with Rachel," where she and I answer questions from all of you. My eldest daughter, Rachel, is off to college, but before she left, I was able to get in one more podcast with her. We chose to continue with our mailbag series "Replies with Rachel," where she and I answer questions from all of you. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 564 564 #564: GP Las Vegas full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork564_gplasvegas_6Ytd8lo9.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc55b343 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2808 To celebrate Magic's 25th Anniversary, we had five birthday Grand Prix around the world. I attended one of them, GP Las Vegas, and this podcast is all about my trip to the event. To celebrate Magic's 25th Anniversary, we had five birthday Grand Prix around the world. I attended one of them, GP Las Vegas, and this podcast is all about my trip to the event. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 563 563 #563: 20 Lessons - It All Connects full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork563_20lessons_itallconnects_3y5fF503.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/919bd167 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2466 This is the 20th and final installment in my series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" based on my 2016 Game Developers Conference speech. In this podcast, I talk about how the 20 lessons all connect. This is the 20th and final installment in my series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" based on my 2016 Game Developers Conference speech. In this podcast, I talk about how the 20 lessons all connect. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 562 562 #562: Vision, Set, Play Design Retrospective full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork562_visionsetplaydesignretrospective_d8E9I0kd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff5fcb7 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2499 It's been two years since Research and Development started the new Vision Design, Set Design, Play Design model. In this podcast, I take a look at it and judge how I think it's going. It's been two years since Research and Development started the new Vision Design, Set Design, Play Design model. In this podcast, I take a look at it and judge how I think it's going. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 561 561 #561: GDS3 Final Day full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork561_GDS3finalday_kj980opt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95f3b034 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2763 After three trials and five design challenges, the GDS3 top three came to Wizards' offices for the final day of the competition. This podcasts talks all about the final day of GDS3. After three trials and five design challenges, the GDS3 top three came to Wizards' offices for the final day of the competition. This podcasts talks all about the final day of GDS3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 560 560 #560: Tuesday Magic Meeting full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork560_tuesdaymagicmeeting_boF3lopT.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59e8c74a Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2651 In this podcast, I talk all about a longstanding meeting we have every week in Research and Development. In this podcast, I talk all about a longstanding meeting we have every week in Research and Development. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 559 559 #559: Unstable Cards, Part 6 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork559_unstablecardspart6_iC0I31Nc.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be4ee1f2 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3733 This podcast is part six of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. This podcast is part six of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 558 558 #558: Unstable Cards, Part 5 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork558_unstablecardspart5_oe30sJ8E.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2ada513 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2452 This podcast is part five of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. This podcast is part five of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 557 557 #557: Unstable Cards, Part 4 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork557_unstablecardspart4_T6dE91tc.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/548a6766 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2817 This podcast is part four of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. This podcast is part four of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 556 556 #556: Video with Richard and Peter full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork556_videowithrichardandpeter_5ifJ30jJ.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26cede7e Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2978 For the 25th Anniversary Grand Prix, I recorded a video with Richard Garfield and Peter Adkison. This podcast is all about the day I spent shooting that video. I also talk quite a bit about the early days of Magic. For the 25th Anniversary Grand Prix, I recorded a video with Richard Garfield and Peter Adkison. This podcast is all about the day I spent shooting that video. I also talk quite a bit about the early days of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 555 555 #555: Unstable Cards, Part 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork555_unstablecardspart3_s43dF40s.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d98fea3e Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2546 This podcast is part three of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. This podcast is part three of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 554 554 #554: Unstable Cards, Part 2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork554_unstablecardspart2_G3ku9oOl.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7e33e63 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2437 This podcast is part two of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. This podcast is part two of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 553 553 #553: Unstable Cards, Part 1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork553_unstablecardspart1_lEr34eLL.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45548d90 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2342 This podcast is part one of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. This podcast is part one of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 552 552 #552: When to Keyword full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork552_whentokeyword_7uYi90oz.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/874dbb21 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2896 This podcast talks about how we decide when to keyword (or ability word) a mechanic in design. This podcast talks about how we decide when to keyword (or ability word) a mechanic in design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 551 551 #551: How to Be Creative full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork551_howtobecreative_5K9n203o.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f392000 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1990 I'm often asked about how one can be more creative, so I decided to finally make a podcast about the topic. I'm often asked about how one can be more creative, so I decided to finally make a podcast about the topic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 550 550 #550: Magic Evolution, Part 4 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork550_magicevolutionpart4_Ha47cTiz.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1158d99 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2447 This is the fourth in my "Magic Evolution" series where I go through every Magic set and talk about the design innovations of each one. On today's podcast, I talk about the Odyssey and Onslaught blocks. This is the fourth in my "Magic Evolution" series where I go through every Magic set and talk about the design innovations of each one. On today's podcast, I talk about the Odyssey and Onslaught blocks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 549 549 #549: Parts of a Card full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork549_partsofacard_3g5Txl1O.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/360d8744 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2334 I go through a Magic card and talk about what impact design has on each part of the card. I go through a Magic card and talk about what impact design has on each part of the card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 548 548 #548: Kicker full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork548_kicker_tY3Bd50o.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0fb0ac0 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2318 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the kicker mechanic from its start in Invasion all the way through to its use in Dominaria. In this podcast, I talk about the history of the kicker mechanic from its start in Invasion all the way through to its use in Dominaria. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 547 547 #547: Jumping-Off Points full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork547_jumpingoffpoints_MiEe3Ofu.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34c1e6c5 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2605 For this podcast, I walk through every design team I've led or co-led and talk about what the jumping-off point was for the design to show the many different paths we start with when making a set. For this podcast, I walk through every design team I've led or co-led and talk about what the jumping-off point was for the design to show the many different paths we start with when making a set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 546 546 #546: World Identities full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork546_worldidentities_Hu6ZybUs.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bb9131e Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2673 In this podcast, I talk about why it's important for each plane to have a distinct identity. In this podcast, I talk about why it's important for each plane to have a distinct identity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 545 545 #545: 20 Lessons - Feedback full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork545_20lessons_feedback_4uJxCcb2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c14b4f76 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2325 This is another in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series based on my 2016 Games Developers Conference speech. Today is lesson nineteen: "Your audience is good at recognizing problems and bad at solving them." This is another in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series based on my 2016 Games Developers Conference speech. Today is lesson nineteen: "Your audience is good at recognizing problems and bad at solving them." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 544 544 #544: GDS3 Check-In full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork544_gds3checkin_y0ki1O53.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6f47766 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1883 The Great Designers Search 3 was plugging along behind the scenes when I recorded this, so I checked in to give you some info on how it was going. The Great Designers Search 3 was plugging along behind the scenes when I recorded this, so I checked in to give you some info on how it was going. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 543 543 #543: Stand-Up Comedy full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork543_standupcomedy_Hl1t3Dzx.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcaa5fb1 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3007 In this podcast, I talk about my days doing stand-up comedy and the lessons I learned that applied to Magic design. In this podcast, I talk about my days doing stand-up comedy and the lessons I learned that applied to Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 542 542 #542: Dominaria, Part 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork542_dominariapart3_uHoQ7nIi.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb49f830 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1970 This is the third and final part of a three-part series on the vision design of Dominaria. This is the third and final part of a three-part series on the vision design of Dominaria. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 541 541 #541: Dominaria, Part 2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork541_dominariapart2_xTvW2zYY.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab3494d2 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2194 This is the second part of a three-part series on the vision design of Dominaria. This is the second part of a three-part series on the vision design of Dominaria. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 540 540 #540: Dominaria, Part 1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork540_dominariapart1_3tYb975F.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e02da5 Fri, 25 May 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2110 This is the first of a three-part series on the vision design of Dominaria. This is the first of a three-part series on the vision design of Dominaria. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 539 539 #539: Reprints full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork539_reprints_ABx4i1eE.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b444e2e7 Fri, 25 May 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2331 Not every card is new. In this podcast, I talk about when and how we use reprints in design. Not every card is new. In this podcast, I talk about when and how we use reprints in design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 538 538 #538: Making Videos full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork538_makingvideos_jT34ctwP.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2acfd8e6 Fri, 18 May 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3075 I was asked to make some "How to" videos for Magic (alongside Gaby Spartz). This podcast is all about the day I spent making Magic videos. I was asked to make some "How to" videos for Magic (alongside Gaby Spartz). This podcast is all about the day I spent making Magic videos. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 537 537 #537: Poll Position #1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork537_pollposition_d3j1pTj3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9496cd08 Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1987 I started a new feature on my Twitter where I polled the audience about various Magic design issues. This podcast goes over the issues I asked about and the feedback I received. I started a new feature on my Twitter where I polled the audience about various Magic design issues. This podcast goes over the issues I asked about and the feedback I received. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 536 536 #536: Lessons Learned – Amonkhet full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork536_LessonsLearnedAmonkhet.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/532ad11f Fri, 11 May 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2595 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about the lessons I learned on sets for which I led or co-led the design. In this podcast, I talk about co-leading Amonkhet. This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about the lessons I learned on sets for which I led or co-led the design. In this podcast, I talk about co-leading Amonkhet. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 535 535 #535: Constructive Criticism full http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork535_constructivecriticism.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3f4be40 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2322 A lot of my job is giving and receiving criticism. In this podcast, I talk about the tenets to giving criticism in a way that helps the person getting the criticism be better able to use it. A lot of my job is giving and receiving criticism. In this podcast, I talk about the tenets to giving criticism in a way that helps the person getting the criticism be better able to use it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 534 534 #534: Designing Legendaries full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork534_DesigningLegendaries_fv2Og.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/114b771f Fri, 04 May 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2256 In this podcast, I talk about how we design legendary cards. In this podcast, I talk about how we design legendary cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 533 533 #533: Editor-in-Chief full http://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork533_EditorInChief_avX3b.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e823332 Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2147 In this podcast, I talk about my time as editor-in-chief of Duelist, the Magic-themed magazine Wizards used to produce. In this podcast, I talk about my time as editor-in-chief of Duelist, the Magic-themed magazine Wizards used to produce. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 532 532 #532: Morph full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork532_morph_nNs3oL.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/465592cb Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3226 In this podcast I walk through the history of the morph mechanic from its origin to its use in Khans of Tarkir block. In this podcast I walk through the history of the morph mechanic from its origin to its use in Khans of Tarkir block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 531 531 #531: Magic Evolution, Part 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork531_magicEvolutionPart3_s8Eoe3N.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9247278 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1865 This is the third in my series "Magic Evolution," where I go through every set and talk about what design technology was created. In this podcast, I talk about Mercadian Masques through Apocalypse. This is the third in my series "Magic Evolution," where I go through every set and talk about what design technology was created. In this podcast, I talk about Mercadian Masques through Apocalypse. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 530 530 #530: What Is a Game full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork530_whatIsAGame_Rv4mL.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8095974 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 This is a fun podcast where I explain my definition of what a game is. I'm sure it's bound to prompt much discussion. This is a fun podcast where I explain my definition of what a game is. I'm sure it's bound to prompt much discussion. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 529 529 #529: 20 Lessons: Creativity full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork529_20lessons_creativity_sfX3qR.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c37660eb Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1794 This is part eighteen of my series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" based on my 2016 Game Developers Conference talk. In this podcast, I explain why restrictions breed creativity. This is part eighteen of my series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" based on my 2016 Game Developers Conference talk. In this podcast, I explain why restrictions breed creativity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 528 528 #528: Dissension, Part 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork528_dissension_pt3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eccddfda Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2396 This is part three of three, where I share many card-by-card design stories from Dissension. This is part three of three, where I share many card-by-card design stories from Dissension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 527 527 #527: Dissension, Part 2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork527_dissension_pt2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6214b47a Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2441 This is part two of three, where I share many card-by-card design stories from Dissension. This is part two of three, where I share many card-by-card design stories from Dissension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 526 526 #526: Dissension, Part 1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork526_dissension_pt1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa59d382 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2428 In this podcast, I go over the design test, the third trial for the Great Designer Search 3. In this podcast, I go over the design test, the third trial for the Great Designer Search 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 525 525 #525: Rookie Mistakes full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork525_rookiemistakes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38a06d54 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1962 Having just read 94 design tests for the GDS3, I spend a podcast talking about many of the common mistakes novice designers make. Having just read 94 design tests for the GDS3, I spend a podcast talking about many of the common mistakes novice designers make. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 524 524 #524: GDS3 Trial 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork524_gds3t3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcd536a3 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2518 I finally get around to the third and final set in original Ravnica block, Dissension. This is part one of three, where I share many card-by-card design stories from the set. I finally get around to the third and final set in original Ravnica block, Dissension. This is part one of three, where I share many card-by-card design stories from the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 523 523 #523: GDS3 Trial 2, Part 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork523_gds3t2p3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c423a1dd Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2696 In this podcast, I go over the answers for the final 25 questions in the Trial 2 multiple-choice test for the Great Designer Search 3. In this podcast, I go over the answers for the final 25 questions in the Trial 2 multiple-choice test for the Great Designer Search 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 522 522 #522: GDS3 Trial 2, Part 2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork522_gds3t2p2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5f5f57d Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2641 In this podcast, I go over the answers for the second 25 questions in the Trial 2 multiple-choice test for the Great Designer Search 3. In this podcast, I go over the answers for the second 25 questions in the Trial 2 multiple-choice test for the Great Designer Search 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 521 521 #521: GDS3 Trial 2, Part 1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork521_gds3t2p1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/947b1f2e Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2575 In this podcast, I go over the answers for the first 25 questions in the Trial 2 multiple-choice test for the Great Designer Search 3. In this podcast, I go over the answers for the first 25 questions in the Trial 2 multiple-choice test for the Great Designer Search 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 520 520 #520: GDS3, Trial 1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork520_gds3t1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bf93348 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2683 To make it into the Top 8 of the Great Designer Search 3, you needed to pass three trials. In this podcast, I talk about the first trial, the essay test. To make it into the Top 8 of the Great Designer Search 3, you needed to pass three trials. In this podcast, I talk about the first trial, the essay test. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 519 519 #519: Editing full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork519_editing.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbf7258c Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2707 In this podcast, I talk all about the important work done by our editing team. In this podcast, I talk all about the important work done by our editing team. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 518 518 #518: ESPN2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork518_espn2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22aa1abc Fri, 09 Mar 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2367 For many years, Magic was broadcast on ESPN2. This podcast looks back at that time and talks about the experience from behind the scenes. For many years, Magic was broadcast on ESPN2. This podcast looks back at that time and talks about the experience from behind the scenes. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 517 517 #517: Answering Questions full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork517_answeringquestions.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3b9f8e6 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3296 Part of my job is answering questions from all sorts of different sources. In this podcast, I talk about who I answer questions from and how I do it. Part of my job is answering questions from all sorts of different sources. In this podcast, I talk about who I answer questions from and how I do it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 516 516 #516: New to Magic full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork516_newtomagic.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/982a94e7 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2397 This podcast was made for you to share with someone new to Magic. I walk through the basics and demonstrate the important things to do when introducing the game. This podcast was made for you to share with someone new to Magic. I walk through the basics and demonstrate the important things to do when introducing the game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 515 515 #515: Building New Worlds full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork515_buildingnewworlds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b06eb94b Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2302 This is a companion podcast to one I did about designing sets that revisit worlds we've been to before. In this podcast, I talk about designing for a new world. This is a companion podcast to one I did about designing sets that revisit worlds we've been to before. In this podcast, I talk about designing for a new world. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 514 514 #514: Unstable Pre-Prelease full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork514_unstablepre-prerelease.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bf9f830 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1936 I traveled to Victoria, Canada, to participate in LoadingReadyRun's inaccurately named but very fun Pre-Prerelease for Unstable. This podcast is all about my trip. I traveled to Victoria, Canada, to participate in LoadingReadyRun's inaccurately named but very fun Pre-Prerelease for Unstable. This podcast is all about my trip. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 513 513 #513: Unstable Variants full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork513_unstablevariants.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d31f512e Fri, 23 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2156 Unstable did something different by having various versions of a card with the same name. This podcast talks about how they happened and the great lengths we went to in order to hide their existence. Unstable did something different by having various versions of a card with the same name. This podcast talks about how they happened and the great lengths we went to in order to hide their existence. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 512 512 #512: Playtest Cards full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork512_playtestcards.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fe06f48 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2253 In this podcast, I talk all about the history of playtest cards in R&D, including a discussion on the latest technology. In this podcast, I talk all about the history of playtest cards in R&D, including a discussion on the latest technology. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 511 511 #511: 20 Lessons: Less Is More full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork511_20lessons_lessismore.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e803693 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2799 This is part seventeen in my 20-part series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" based on my 2016 Game Developers Conference speech. In this podcast, I talk about the lesson "You don't have to change much to change everything." This is part seventeen in my 20-part series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" based on my 2016 Game Developers Conference speech. In this podcast, I talk about the lesson "You don't have to change much to change everything." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 510 510 #510: Great Designer Search 3 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork510_gds3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0ccaccc Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3494 In this podcast, I talk about the lengthy journey to make the third Great Designer Search happen. In this podcast, I talk about the lengthy journey to make the third Great Designer Search happen. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 509 509 #509: Magic Evolution, Part 2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork509_magic-evolution_pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1edb8ac Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3548 This is part two of my "Magic Evolution" series where I walk through sets and explain what innovations they added to Magic design. This is part two of my "Magic Evolution" series where I walk through sets and explain what innovations they added to Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 508 508 #508: Unstable Talk, Part 2 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork508_unstable-talk_pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/780b1019 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1228 This is technically a "Drive from Work." I picked Mark up at his house to do the last podcast, so we figured we might as well do another podcast when I drove him home. This is technically a "Drive from Work." I picked Mark up at his house to do the last podcast, so we figured we might as well do another podcast when I drove him home. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 507 507 #507: Unstable Talk, Part 1 full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork507_unstable-talk_pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d61667d Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1743 I have a special carpool guest, Magic Senior Brand Director Mark Purvis. He promised to come back when we could talk openly about Unstable. And so he did. I have a special carpool guest, Magic Senior Brand Director Mark Purvis. He promised to come back when we could talk openly about Unstable. And so he did. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 506 506 #506: Game Knights full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork506_gameknights.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dce60af Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3129 I had the opportunity to appear on Game Knights with Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. The three of us and Gavin Verhey drafted Unstable before its release so we could show off how fun it was. This podcast is all about my trip down to Los Angeles to shoot the episode. I had the opportunity to appear on Game Knights with Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. The three of us and Gavin Verhey drafted Unstable before its release so we could show off how fun it was. This podcast is all about my trip down to Los Angeles to shoot the Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 505 505 #505: Reactions full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork505_reactions.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f6ce839 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2364 I've often said the hardest part of my job is making cool things and then not being able to talk about them for a long time. This podcast is all about the joy of getting to finally tell people news through the lens of the fun I had watching Unstable be revealed. I've often said the hardest part of my job is making cool things and then not being able to talk about them for a long time. This podcast is all about the joy of getting to finally tell people news through the lens of the fun I had watching Unstable be re Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 504 504 #504: Hackathon full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork504_hackathons.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c413abd3 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2090 R&D started a new process called a "hackathon" where we take off a week and work on future speculative products. Today, I'm going to explain how it works and walk you through our first two hackathons. R&D started a new process called a "hackathon" where we take off a week and work on future speculative products. Today, I'm going to explain how it works and walk you through our first two hackathons. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 503 503 #503: Unstable Rules full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork503_unstablerules.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/301a3736 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1987 One of my many jobs is Un-rules manager. In this podcast, I talk about my role and about many of the weird rules of Unstable. One of my many jobs is Un-rules manager. In this podcast, I talk about my role and about many of the weird rules of Unstable. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 502 502 #502: Slivers full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork502_slivers.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09813ea6 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2476 In this podcast, I talk all about the history of one of the most popular creature types in Magic, Slivers. In this podcast, I talk all about the history of one of the most popular creature types in Magic, Slivers. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 501 501 #501: 200 and Counting full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork501_200andcounting.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b3e8763 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2495 This is Part 2 of my look back. Note that while there will eventually be a Part 3, it won't be for a while. This is Part 2 of my look back. Note that while there will eventually be a Part 3, it won't be for a while. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 500 500 #500: 100 and Counting full https://media.wizards.com/2018/podcasts/magic/drivetowork500_100andcounting.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae8a5fca Fri, 12 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2755 I took a page from my column and decided to take my 500th podcast to look back at all the podcasts I've done. It turns out 500 is way too many to do in one podcast, so I just talk about my first 100 podcasts. This is a good chance to hear about some of my early podcasts to help figure out which ones you might want to listen to. There's also a bit of behind-the-scenes information about making them. I took a page from my column and decided to take my 500th podcast to look back at all the podcasts I've done. It turns out 500 is way too many to do in one podcast, so I just talk about my first 100 podcasts. This is a good chance to hear about some of my Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 499 499 #499: Lessons Learned: Kaladesh full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork499_lessonslearned_kld.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da6b12ab Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1926 This is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about a design I led (or in this case co-led) and walk through all the lessons I learned from doing it. This is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about a design I led (or in this case co-led) and walk through all the lessons I learned from doing it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 498 498 #498: The Move full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork498_themove.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68db4202 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1903 The entire third floor was recently remodeled, which resulted in R&D being moved to a different section of the floor. This podcast is all about the move and the many pieces of Magic history I discovered while moving. The entire third floor was recently remodeled, which resulted in R&D being moved to a different section of the floor. This podcast is all about the move and the many pieces of Magic history I discovered while moving. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 497 497 #497: Symbols full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork497_symbols.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff111e11 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1893 Magic has had a lot of symbols show up on cards over the years. In this podcast, I talk about them all. Magic has had a lot of symbols show up on cards over the years. In this podcast, I talk about them all. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 496 496 #496: Vision Design full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork496_vision-design.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c73d0ba4 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1797 In this podcast, I go into greater detail of how the new vision design team works. In this podcast, I go into greater detail of how the new vision design team works. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 495 495 #495: Vision, Set, and Play Design full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork495_visionset-playdesign.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/312ade0b Fri, 08 Dec 2017 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1935 Last year, R&D changed the structure of how we make Magic cards. In this podcast, I explain the change and introduce the three new parts of Magic design in R&D. Last year, R&D changed the structure of how we make Magic cards. In this podcast, I explain the change and introduce the three new parts of Magic design in R&D. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 494 494 #494: Kicker full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork494_kicker.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16202e05 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1735 In this podcast, I talk all about the history of the kicker mechanic, from its start in Invasion to modern day. In this podcast, I talk all about the history of the kicker mechanic, from its start in Invasion to modern day. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 493 493 #493: 20 Lessons: Challenging Players full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork493_20lessons_challenging-players.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82110233 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1835 This is the sixteenth installment in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series where I talk about each of my lessons from my 2016 Game Developers Conference talk. In this podcast, I talk about the lesson "Be more afraid of boring your players than challenging them." This is the sixteenth installment in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series where I talk about each of my lessons from my 2016 Game Developers Conference talk. In this podcast, I talk about the lesson "Be more afraid of boring your players than challenging t Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 492 492 #492: Printing full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork492_printing.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3e912b1 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1934 I talk a lot about the process of creating what the cards do, but part of making Magic cards is also physically creating them. In this podcast, I talk about how we print Magic cards and what impact that has on designing them. I talk a lot about the process of creating what the cards do, but part of making Magic cards is also physically creating them. In this podcast, I talk about how we print Magic cards and what impact that has on designing them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 491 491 #491: Being Spokesperson full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork491_beingspokesperson.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4c10942 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1910 Besides designing Magic cards, I also spend a lot of time interacting with the public. This podcast talks all about this aspect of my job, including how I came to be a spokesperson. Besides designing Magic cards, I also spend a lot of time interacting with the public. This podcast talks all about this aspect of my job, including how I came to be a spokesperson. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 490 490 #490: Unstable, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork490_unstable_pt-3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68f29523 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2478 This podcast is the third and final part of the story of Unstable's design. This podcast is the third and final part of the story of Unstable's design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 489 489 #489: Unstable, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork489_unstable_pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a5970c6 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2462 This podcast is part 2 of 3 of the story of Unstable's design. This podcast is part 2 of 3 of the story of Unstable's design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 488 488 #488: Unstable, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork488_unstable_pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd2e6771 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2116 The Un- sets are where I try new things, so it seemed only apropos to experiment with having the podcast be about the design when the set is being previewed. This is part 1 of 3. The Un- sets are where I try new things, so it seemed only apropos to experiment with having the podcast be about the design when the set is being previewed. This is part 1 of 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 487 487 #487: Pitching full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork487_pitching.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1329651c Thu, 09 Nov 2017 06:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2016 An important skill is selling your ideas live in a meeting. In this podcast, I talk about how to deliver a good pitch. An important skill is selling your ideas live in a meeting. In this podcast, I talk about how to deliver a good pitch. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 486 486 #486: Getting Unstable Made full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork486_gettingunstablemade.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67ae0ee5 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1899 I'm joined by carpooling guest Mark Purvis, Magic senior brand director, to talk about how we took a product that no one at Wizards was asking for us to make, Unstable, and got it all the way to print. I'm joined by carpooling guest Mark Purvis, Magic senior brand director, to talk about how we took a product that no one at Wizards was asking for us to make, Unstable, and got it all the way to print. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 485 485 #485: HASCON 2017 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork485_hascon2017.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5448a366 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2144 The very first Hasbro-centric convention, called HASCON, was held in August. I was there, and this podcast is all about it. The very first Hasbro-centric convention, called HASCON, was held in August. I was there, and this podcast is all about it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 484 484 #484: Early Magic Evolution full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork484_earlymagicevolution.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65de51ac Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1947 In this podcast, I explore Magic's early sets and talk about the design innovations each one brought. In this podcast, I explore Magic's early sets and talk about the design innovations each one brought. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 483 483 #483: Ixalan, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork483_ixalan_pt-3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cff854ac Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1836 This is part three of a three-part series about the design of Ixalan. This is part three of a three-part series about the design of Ixalan. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 482 482 #482: Ixalan, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork482_ixalan_pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbf69fa5 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1739 This is part two of a three-part series about the design of Ixalan. This is part two of a three-part series about the design of Ixalan. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 481 481 #481: Ixalan, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork481_ixalan_pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b1acae9 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2160 This is part one of a three-part series about the design of Ixalan. This is part one of a three-part series about the design of Ixalan. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 480 480 #480: Scry full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork480_scry.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bda7b37 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1696 In this podcast, I look at the history of the scry mechanic, from its premier in Fifth Dawn all the way to it becoming an evergreen keyword action. In this podcast, I look at the history of the scry mechanic, from its premier in Fifth Dawn all the way to it becoming an evergreen keyword action. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 479 479 #479: When to Keyword full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork479_whentokeyword.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52166ecd Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1829 I am often asked what factors determine when we choose to keyword a mechanic. In this podcast, I talk all about this topic. I am often asked what factors determine when we choose to keyword a mechanic. In this podcast, I talk all about this topic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 478 478 #478: Artists full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork478_artists.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66c7792b Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1655 In this podcast, I talk about how Wizards interacts with our freelance artists. In this podcast, I talk about how Wizards interacts with our freelance artists. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 477 477 #477: Topical Blend full https://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork477_topicalblend.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b187514 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1824 In my "Making Magic" column, I occasionally write articles where I blend together Magic and non-Magic topics selected by the audience. In this podcast, I talk all about the articles I've written in this format. In my "Making Magic" column, I occasionally write articles where I blend together Magic and non-Magic topics selected by the audience. In this podcast, I talk all about the articles I've written in this format. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 476 476 #476: Hour of Devastation full https://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork476_hou.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9f21f00 Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1619 In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Hour of Devastation. In this podcast, I talk all about the design of Hour of Devastation. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 475 475 #475: Giving Input full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork475_givinginput.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b371f908 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1650 In this podcast, I talk about how players can best give their input about Magic. In this podcast, I talk about how players can best give their input about Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 474 474 #474: Keeping Things Different full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork474_keepingthingsdifferent.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bbcc389 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2149 For this podcast, I talk about how you can keep things feeling different in a game that's constantly making new content. For this podcast, I talk about how you can keep things feeling different in a game that's constantly making new content. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 473 473 #473: Gavin Verhey full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork473_gavinverhey.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/427a937c Fri, 22 Sep 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1933 For the first time ever, I have a guest who isn't in the car with me. Thanks to new technology, I now have the ability to have a guest phone in. Gavin Verhey of Magic R&D tests out this new technology with me. For the first time ever, I have a guest who isn't in the car with me. Thanks to new technology, I now have the ability to have a guest phone in. Gavin Verhey of Magic R&D tests out this new technology with me. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 472 472 #472: 20 Lessons: Designing Components full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork472_20lessons_designingcomponents.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e215d136 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2200 This is the fifteenth podcast in my 20-podcast series "20 Years, 20 Lessons." In this podcast, I talk about the importance of designing a component for the audience it's intended for. This is the fifteenth podcast in my 20-podcast series "20 Years, 20 Lessons." In this podcast, I talk about the importance of designing a component for the audience it's intended for. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 471 471 #471: San Diego Comic-Con 2017 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork471_sdcc2017.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74c4e676 I attended another SDCC and had another Blogatog Live Magic panel where I talked for the first time about Unstable. In this podcast, I talk all about what happened, including a few tidbits about Unstable from the panel that didn't make it out to social media.

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]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2013 I attended another SDCC and had another Blogatog Live Magic panel where I talked for the first time about Unstable. In this podcast, I talk all about what happened, including a few tidbits about Unstable from the panel that didn't make it out to social media. I attended another SDCC and had another Blogatog Live Magic panel where I talked for the first time about Unstable. In this podcast, I talk all about what happened, including a few tidbits about Unstable from the panel that didn't make it out to social me Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 470 470 #470: The Pit full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork470_thepit.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6d6df16 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1841 In this podcast, I talk about the history of the Pit—the area where R&D works. In this podcast, I talk about the history of the Pit—the area where R&D works. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 469 469 #469: Starting a Design full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork469_startingadesign.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebea43c4 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2201 I'm often asked questions about how best to start a design. In this podcast, I go into detail about how to do just that. I'm often asked questions about how best to start a design. In this podcast, I go into detail about how to do just that. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 468 468 #468: Poison full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork468_poison.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3598437c Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1822 In this podcast, I talk about the history of poison counters in the game. In this podcast, I talk about the history of poison counters in the game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 467 467 #467: Multicolor Blocks full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork467_multicolorblocks.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e24a17ca Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1963 In this podcast, I talk about the many different multicolor blocks we've made and how we went about making them. In this podcast, I talk about the many different multicolor blocks we've made and how we went about making them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 466 466 #466: Generation Decks full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork466_generationdecks.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32b49b39 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1720 For the first time, I review a book. Okay, it's a book about the history of Magic. For the first time, I review a book. Okay, it's a book about the history of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 465 465 #465: Tweaks full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork465_tweaks.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/013b5ca5 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1939 We have to make a lot of Magic sets, and while we always make new things, a lot of our job is taking the staple things we do all the time and finding small ways to make them feel different. In today's podcast, I talk about how we do that. We have to make a lot of Magic sets, and while we always make new things, a lot of our job is taking the staple things we do all the time and finding small ways to make them feel different. In today's podcast, I talk about how we do that. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 464 464 #464: Old Formats full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork464_oldformats.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/336c2f17 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1662 In this podcast, I look back at some of the different formats from the early days of Magic including things likes Grand Melee and Emperor. In this podcast, I look back at some of the different formats from the early days of Magic including things likes Grand Melee and Emperor. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 463 463 #463: Cycles full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork463_cycles.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7c8c061 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2402 In this podcast, I talk about one of the most important tools for a Magic designer. In this podcast, I talk about one of the most important tools for a Magic designer. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 462 462 #462: VidCon 2017 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork462_vidcon-2017.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bbdabf9 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1688 For the second year, I took my daughter to VidCon, the convention for YouTube stars. As an outsider looking in, I always get a lot of insights that I can apply to Magic. For the second year, I took my daughter to VidCon, the convention for YouTube stars. As an outsider looking in, I always get a lot of insights that I can apply to Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 461 461 #461: College Visits full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork461_collegevisits.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7263e7b3 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1927 My daughter and I visited eight colleges in five days, which spawned this podcast. My daughter and I visited eight colleges in five days, which spawned this podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 460 460 #460: Announcements full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork460_announcementweek.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac6024bd Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2538 Back in June, we had a week with more announcements packed into it than we had ever done before in that condensed amount of time. This podcast walks through all the reveals of that week with some behind-the-scenes info about making it happen. Back in June, we had a week with more announcements packed into it than we had ever done before in that condensed amount of time. This podcast walks through all the reveals of that week with some behind-the-scenes info about making it happen. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 459 459 #459: Early Magic Trivia full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork459_earlymagictrivia.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/614081ae Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1840 This podcast is dedicated to Magic trivia, focusing mostly on trivia from the early days of the game. This podcast is dedicated to Magic trivia, focusing mostly on trivia from the early days of the game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 458 458 #458: Change full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork458_change.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a2a66d Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2232 In this podcast, I talk about the biggest constant of Magic—change. In this podcast, I talk about the biggest constant of Magic—change. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 457 457 #457: Color Pie: Dealing with Creatures full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork457_colorpie_dealingwithcreatures.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d258ff66 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2816 This is my first mechanical color pie podcast where I go in depth on one mechanical aspect. For my maiden voyage, I chose to talk about how the five colors handle creatures. This is my first mechanical color pie podcast where I go in depth on one mechanical aspect. For my maiden voyage, I chose to talk about how the five colors handle creatures. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 456 456 #456: Mechanical Color Pie full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork456_mechanicalcolorpie.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/722bbe82 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2134 A few months ago, I wrote an article where I spelled out what colors did what in the color pie. In this podcast, I talk all about the making of this article and why the mechanical color pie is so important. A few months ago, I wrote an article where I spelled out what colors did what in the color pie. In this podcast, I talk all about the making of this article and why the mechanical color pie is so important. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 455 455 #455: Complexity full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork455_complexity.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71e382a4 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2648 In this podcast, I talk about the role complexity plays in game design. In this podcast, I talk about the role complexity plays in game design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 454 454 #454: Flashback full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork454_flashback.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/706613c4 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2445 In this podcast, I talk about the mechanic flashback. I discuss how it got originally designed and the many different blocks that have used it. In this podcast, I talk about the mechanic flashback. I discuss how it got originally designed and the many different blocks that have used it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 453 453 #453: Amonkhet, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork453_amonkhet_pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e1f862c Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2183 This is second part of my two-part series on the design of Amonkhet. This is second part of my two-part series on the design of Amonkhet. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 452 452 #452: Amonkhet, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork452_amonkhet_pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ae9a741 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2495 I asked for feedback about my podcast, and one of the most common replies I got was that people would like me to occasionally mix in more recent design stories. So, this is part one of a two-part series on the design of Amonkhet. I asked for feedback about my podcast, and one of the most common replies I got was that people would like me to occasionally mix in more recent design stories. So, this is part one of a two-part series on the design of Amonkhet. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 451 451 #451: Becoming a Game Designer full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork451_becomingagamedesigner.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9540163d Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2318 One of the questions I get most often is "How can I become a game designer?" I answer that question in this podcast. One of the questions I get most often is "How can I become a game designer?" I answer that question in this podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 450 450 #450: R&D, Wave Three full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork450_rndwavethree.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06513680 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2305 From time to time, I dedicate a show to talking about the many people who have worked on Magic. In this podcast, I'm talking again about R&D—this time covering the group I dub the "third wave." From time to time, I dedicate a show to talking about the many people who have worked on Magic. In this podcast, I'm talking again about R&D—this time covering the group I dub the "third wave." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 449 449 #449: Counters full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork449_counters.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46de2705 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2635 In this podcast, I talk about one of the design tools we use—counters. I go through the various kinds and talk about how counters help us expand what we can do in design. In this podcast, I talk about one of the design tools we use—counters. I go through the various kinds and talk about how counters help us expand what we can do in design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 448 448 #448: Other Wizards Games, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork448_otherwizardsgames_pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31a50ea7 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2119 Wizards has made many games other than Magic. So many, in fact, that I needed two podcasts to talk about them all. Wizards has made many games other than Magic. So many, in fact, that I needed two podcasts to talk about them all. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 447 447 #447: Other Wizards Games full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork447_otherwizardsgames_pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/801a3fd8 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2320 Magic is just one of the games Wizards of the Coast has made. Today, I walk through the many, many others. Magic is just one of the games Wizards of the Coast has made. Today, I walk through the many, many others. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 446 446 #446: 20 Lessons: Bluntness full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork446_20lessons_bluntness.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7721b848 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2337 This podcast is the fourteenth in my 20-podcast series based on a GDC speech I gave in 2016 about 20 of the lessons I've learned designing Magic for 20 years. The lesson of this podcast is "Don't be afraid to be blunt." This podcast is the fourteenth in my 20-podcast series based on a GDC speech I gave in 2016 about 20 of the lessons I've learned designing Magic for 20 years. The lesson of this podcast is "Don't be afraid to be blunt." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 445 445 #445: Frames full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork445_frames.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c46c5604 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2148 I talk about the use of different frames and walk through the many times we've used frames to aid the game mechanically. I talk about the use of different frames and walk through the many times we've used frames to aid the game mechanically. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 444 444 #444: Vanilla Matters full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork444_vanillamatters.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26793fbc Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2454 On my blog, there was some discussion about the mechanical theme of "vanilla matters." (Vanilla creatures are creatures without rules text.) It was a complex topic, so I decided to spend a whole car ride explaining why the "vanilla matters" theme is so hard to do. On my blog, there was some discussion about the mechanical theme of "vanilla matters." (Vanilla creatures are creatures without rules text.) It was a complex topic, so I decided to spend a whole car ride explaining why the "vanilla matters" theme is so ha Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 443 443 #443: "Sparks" full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork443_sparks.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48b59275 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2361 One of my popular features in my "Tales from the Pit" comic is an ongoing "sit-com" with planeswalkers I make using the Funko Pop! figures. I call the recurring feature "Sparks." In this podcast, I talk about how it came about and what I did to find the humor in the planeswalkers. One of my popular features in my "Tales from the Pit" comic is an ongoing "sit-com" with planeswalkers I make using the Funko Pop! figures. I call the recurring feature "Sparks." In this podcast, I talk about how it came about and what I did to find the h Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 442 442 #442: New vs. Returning Worlds full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork442_new-returning-worlds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28a87903 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2310 In this podcast, I talk about the difference of designing a set for a new world and designing for a return. In this podcast, I talk about the difference of designing a set for a new world and designing for a return. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 441 441 #441: Prereleases full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork441_prereleases.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d33ea313 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2130 This is a history podcast where I talk all about the history of Prereleases, from the first one for Ice Age to modern day. This is a history podcast where I talk all about the history of Prereleases, from the first one for Ice Age to modern day. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 440 440 #440: Dungeons & Dragons full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork440_dnd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4958a101 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2306 Wizards of the Coast makes games other than Magic. Today, I talk about one of our other big games. I discuss its history, how it influenced Magic, and how it came to be a Wizards of Coast game. Wizards of the Coast makes games other than Magic. Today, I talk about one of our other big games. I discuss its history, how it influenced Magic, and how it came to be a Wizards of Coast game. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 439 439 #439: Other Teams full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork439_otherteams.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c095d4d3 Fri, 26 May 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1613 I talk a lot about the design of Magic, but there are many other teams that design has to work with. This podcast talks about all these other teams. I talk through the lens of Amonkhet, so if you’re eager to hear a few Amonkhet stories, you might want to give this a listen. I talk a lot about the design of Magic, but there are many other teams that design has to work with. This podcast talks about all these other teams. I talk through the lens of Amonkhet, so if you’re eager to hear a few Amonkhet stories, you might want to Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 438 438 #438: Rarity full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork438_rarity.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e90683a Fri, 26 May 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1912 In this podcast, I talk about the nuts of bolts of rarity, including some history about how different rarities have worked over the years. In this podcast, I talk about the nuts of bolts of rarity, including some history about how different rarities have worked over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 437 437 #437: Great Designer Search 1, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork437_gds-pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/547a6021 Fri, 19 May 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1807 This is part two of a two-part series where I examine the first Great Designer Search in detail. I walk through all the tests to get in and then all the challenges given to the contestants. This is part two of a two-part series where I examine the first Great Designer Search in detail. I walk through all the tests to get in and then all the challenges given to the contestants. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 436 436 #436: Great Designer Search 1, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork436_gds-pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff9dccc3 Fri, 19 May 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2474 This is part one of a two-part series where I examine the first Great Designer Search in detail. I walk through all the tests to get in and then all the challenges given to the contestants. This is part one of a two-part series where I examine the first Great Designer Search in detail. I walk through all the tests to get in and then all the challenges given to the contestants. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 435 435 #435: Principles of Magic full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork435_principles-magic-rnd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ca16a16 Fri, 12 May 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2470 R&D has a sign hanging on our walls explaining the principles of Magic R&D. In this podcast, I walk through all the items on the list and explain why they're important and how they impact the way R&D makes Magic. R&D has a sign hanging on our walls explaining the principles of Magic R&D. In this podcast, I walk through all the items on the list and explain why they're important and how they impact the way R&D makes Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 434 434 #434: 20 Lessons: Fun full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork434_20lessons_fun.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b545112 Fri, 12 May 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2272 This is another in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series where I go over the 20 lessons from my 2016 GDC Speech. Today's lesson is number thirteen: Make the fun part also the correct strategy to win. This is another in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series where I go over the 20 lessons from my 2016 GDC Speech. Today's lesson is number thirteen: Make the fun part also the correct strategy to win. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 433 433 #433: Telling a Story Through a Trading Card Game full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork433_story-through-tcg.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca592a51 Fri, 05 May 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1962 Telling a story can be difficult in any medium, but it's especially hard through the medium of a trading card game. In this podcast, I walk through the difficulties and how we overcome them. Telling a story can be difficult in any medium, but it's especially hard through the medium of a trading card game. In this podcast, I walk through the difficulties and how we overcome them. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 432 432 #432: Guildpact, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork432_guildpact-pt-3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/595c2601 Fri, 05 May 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2268 This is the third and final podcast in my three-part series on the design of Guildpact. This is the third and final podcast in my three-part series on the design of Guildpact. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 431 431 #431: Guildpact, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork431_guildpact-pt-2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb4c31d5 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2293 This is second part of a three-part series on the design of Guildpact. This is second part of a three-part series on the design of Guildpact. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 430 430 #430: Guildpact, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork430_guildpact-pt-1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1b49c69 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2250 This is first part of a three-part series on the design of Guildpact. This is first part of a three-part series on the design of Guildpact. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 429 429 #429: Planes full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork429_planes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/591a9f4c Fri, 21 Apr 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2773 This podcasts talks about all the different worlds we've visited over the years in various Magic expansions. This podcasts talks about all the different worlds we've visited over the years in various Magic expansions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 428 428 #428: 2015 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork428_2015.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/087d385f Fri, 21 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3187 This is another in my series "20 Years, 20 Podcasts" where I talk in detail about all the Magic stuff that happened in a particular year. This is another in my series "20 Years, 20 Podcasts" where I talk in detail about all the Magic stuff that happened in a particular year. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 427 427 #427: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork427_topdownvsbottomup.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acc592b2 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2508 There was a lot of discussion online about what exactly "top-down" and "bottom-up" designs were, so I dedicate a podcast to talk all about what the terms mean. I then walk through the history of Magic talking about whether or not the first set of each block was a top-down or bottom-up design. There was a lot of discussion online about what exactly "top-down" and "bottom-up" designs were, so I dedicate a podcast to talk all about what the terms mean. I then walk through the history of Magic talking about whether or not the first set of each blo Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 426 426 #426: Fights I Lost full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork426_fightsilost.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9c9fc8e Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2276 I often talk about the many fights in R&D that I managed to win. Well, I didn't win them all, and this podcast talks about a bunch of the fights I lost. I often talk about the many fights in R&D that I managed to win. Well, I didn't win them all, and this podcast talks about a bunch of the fights I lost. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 425 425 #425: Lessons Learned: Battle for Zendikar full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork425_lessonslearned_bfz.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4d5bc04 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2369 This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led the design for and the lessons I learned from leading it. In this podcast, I discuss what I learned from leading the design for Battle for Zendikar. This podcast is another in my "Lessons Learned" series where I talk about sets I led the design for and the lessons I learned from leading it. In this podcast, I discuss what I learned from leading the design for Battle for Zendikar. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 424 424 #424: 20 Lessons: Don't Prove full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork424_20lessons_dontprove.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f826819 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2908 This is another podcast in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series with design lessons from my GDC talk. Today's podcast talks about Lesson #12: Don't Design Something to Prove You Can. This is another podcast in my "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" series with design lessons from my GDC talk. Today's podcast talks about Lesson #12: Don't Design Something to Prove You Can. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 423 423 #423: Virtual Tour full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork423_virtualtour.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/facdbeae Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2168 Wizards of the Coast doesn't give public tours, but occasionally we give them for special guests. As someone who has done a lot of these tours, I thought it would be fun to do one for all of you, virtually. Wizards of the Coast doesn't give public tours, but occasionally we give them for special guests. As someone who has done a lot of these tours, I thought it would be fun to do one for all of you, virtually. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 422 422 #422: Behind the Scenes full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork422_behindthescenes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8325ba92 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2220 This podcast is a look at the behind-the-scenes of the "Drive to Work" podcast. Very meta. This podcast is a look at the behind-the-scenes of the "Drive to Work" podcast. Very meta. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 421 421 #421: Strengths and Weaknesses full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork421_strengthsandweaknesses.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89d672f6 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2165 In this podcast, I talk all about the importance of elements in your game having strengths and weaknesses. In this podcast, I talk all about the importance of elements in your game having strengths and weaknesses. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 420 420 #420: Top 10 Cool Things About R&D full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork420_coolthingsaboutrandd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/192c51d5 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2801 This is another Top 10 podcast. In this episode, I talk about the Top 10 coolest things about working in R&D. This is another Top 10 podcast. In this episode, I talk about the Top 10 coolest things about working in R&D. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 419 419 #419: Around the World full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork419_aroundtheworld.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e41e7b0 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2191 In my 21 years at Wizards, Magic has helped me travel all over the world. In this podcast, I talk about the sixteen different countries I've visited. In my 21 years at Wizards, Magic has helped me travel all over the world. In this podcast, I talk about the sixteen different countries I've visited. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 418 418 #418: Designing Rares full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork418_designingrares.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd5c8e5f Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1992 This is another in my series on designing different rarities. In this podcast, I talk about designing rares and mythic rares. This is another in my series on designing different rarities. In this podcast, I talk about designing rares and mythic rares. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 417 417 #417: Duel Masters TCG full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork417_duelmasterstcg.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72c25b52 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2042 In this podcast, I explore the design of a trading card game, but one other than Magic. I talk about the creation of Duel Masters, a trading card game we created for the Japanese market. In this podcast, I explore the design of a trading card game, but one other than Magic. I talk about the creation of Duel Masters, a trading card game we created for the Japanese market. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 416 416 #416: Early Worlds full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork416_earlyworlds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b765354d Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1993 In this podcast, I talk about the first five Magic World Championships. In this podcast, I talk about the first five Magic World Championships. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 415 415 #415: Teaching full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork415_teaching.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c00778b6 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2754 I'm often asked about the best way to teach Magic to a new player. In today's podcast I explain how to do it. I'm often asked about the best way to teach Magic to a new player. In today's podcast I explain how to do it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 414 414 #414: Ravnica Cards, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork414_ravnicacardspart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4871be2f Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2436 This is the fifth part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. This is the fifth part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 413 413 #413: Ravnica Cards, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork413_ravnicacardspart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1463eb3f Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2298 This is the fourth part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. This is the fourth part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 412 412 #412: 20 Lessons: Loved Not Liked full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork412_20lessons_lovenotlike.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2597a3ff Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2411 This is part eleven in my 20-part series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" where I recap 20 lessons I learned in my first 20 years working on Magic. This is based on a speech I gave at the Games Developers Conference in 2016. You can find my three-part article about the speech here, here, and here. This is part eleven in my 20-part series "20 Lessons, 20 Podcasts" where I recap 20 lessons I learned in my first 20 years working on Magic. This is based on a speech I gave at the Games Developers Conference in 2016. You can find my three-part article ab Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 411 411 #411: Ravnica Cards, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork411_ravnicacardspart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/610744db Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2436 This is the third part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. This is the third part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 410 410 #410: Ravnica Cards, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork410_ravnicacardspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9daf00c1 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2210 This is the second part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. This is the second part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 409 409 #409: Ravnica Cards, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork409_ravnicacardspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/122889e5 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2253 This is the first part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. This is the first part of a five-part series on the cards of original Ravnica. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 408 408 #408: Replies with Rachel 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork408_replieswithrachel3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc4e744a Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2113 This is another episode of "Replies with Rachel," where my eldest daughter and I answer your questions. This is another episode of "Replies with Rachel," where my eldest daughter and I answer your questions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 407 407 #407: Let the Best Idea Win full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork407_letthebestideawin.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df36d9f4 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2308 I spend this podcast talking about an important lesson I've learned doing Magic design. I spend this podcast talking about an important lesson I've learned doing Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 406 406 #406: Answering Questions full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork406_answeringquestions.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cccc2059 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2124 I spend a lot of time answering questions. In this podcast, I talk about that aspect of my job and explain what I've learned over the years about how to best answer questions. I spend a lot of time answering questions. In this podcast, I talk about that aspect of my job and explain what I've learned over the years about how to best answer questions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 405 405 #405: Evaluation full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork405_evaluation.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c86dd761 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2112 Part of the iterative process is using feedback to improve upon your design. This podcast talks about how to best evaluate what you've done and use feedback to make your design better. Part of the iterative process is using feedback to improve upon your design. This podcast talks about how to best evaluate what you've done and use feedback to make your design better. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 404 404 #404: History of Standard full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork404_historyofstandard.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffac8846 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2015 In this podcast, I look back to the early days of Magic and talk about how the Standard format came to be. In this podcast, I look back to the early days of Magic and talk about how the Standard format came to be. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 403 403 #403: Color Pie Alliances full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork403_colorpiealliances.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff8e759b Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2150 Mark talks about what an average day of his job is like. Mark talks about what an average day of his job is like. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 402 402 #402: Color Pie Conflicts full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork402_colorpieconflicts.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62ebd521 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2509 There are five conflicts between the five colors. In this podcast, I discuss them all. There are five conflicts between the five colors. In this podcast, I discuss them all. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 401 401 Drive to Work #401 - An Average Day full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork401_anaverageday.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23d30f6d Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2649 Mark talks about what an average day of his job is like. Mark talks about what an average day of his job is like. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 400 400 Drive to Work #400 - Top 10 Supplemental Products full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/drivetowork400_top10supplementalproducts.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7ea0029 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2559 Mark talks about his choice for the Top 10 supplemental products Magic has made. Mark talks about his choice for the Top 10 supplemental products Magic has made. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 399 399 Drive to Work #399 - 20 Lessons: Exploring full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork399_20lessons_exploring.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/012cfb2e Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2409 Mark's tenth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's tenth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 398 398 Drive to Work #398 - You Make the Card full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork398_youmakethecard.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a9ca371 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2093 Mark talks about the special series where we've gone to the public and sought their help in creating a Magic card. Mark talks about the special series where we've gone to the public and sought their help in creating a Magic card. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 397 397 Drive to Work #397 - Innistrad Showdown full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork397_innistradshowdown.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cc979b7 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2901 Mark pits the mechanics of the last two blocks set on Innistrad against one another. Mark pits the mechanics of the last two blocks set on Innistrad against one another. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 396 396 Drive to Work #396 - R&D Vocabulary, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork396_rdvocabularypart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abab0776 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2917 Mark goes over some slang used by R&D in part 3 of this 3 part series. Mark goes over some slang used by R&D in part 3 of this 3 part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 394 394 Drive to Work #394 - R&D Vocabulary, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork394_rdvocabularypart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68cd590a Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2165 Mark goes over some slang used by R&D in part 1 of this 3 part series. Mark goes over some slang used by R&D in part 1 of this 3 part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 395 395 Drive to Work #395 - R&D Vocabulary, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork395_rdvocabularypart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db5045c1 Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2246 Mark goes over some slang used by R&D in part 2 of this 3 part series. Mark goes over some slang used by R&D in part 2 of this 3 part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 393 393 Drive to Work #393 - Top 10: Evergreen Creature Keywords full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork393_evergreencreature.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8641734f Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2024 Mark picks his Top 10 favorite evergreen creature keywords. Mark picks his Top 10 favorite evergreen creature keywords. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 392 392 Drive to Work #392 - Designing Uncommons full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork392_designinguncommons.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59398863 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2486 Mark talks about the challenges of designing uncommon cards. Mark talks about the challenges of designing uncommon cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 391 391 Drive to Work #391 - Cohesion full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork391_cohesion.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/815ed0a5 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:05:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1842 Mark talks about an important aspect of card design. Mark talks about an important aspect of card design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 390 390 Drive to Work #390 - Urza's Destiny, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork390_urzapart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6819b3ce Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1994 Part four (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Part four (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 389 389 Drive to Work #389 - Urza's Destiny, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork389_urzapart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b175b66c Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2565 Part three (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Part three (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 388 388 Drive to Work #388 - Urza's Destiny, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork388_urzapart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bd006b4 Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1913 Part two (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Part two (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 387 387 Drive to Work #387 - Urza's Destiny, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork387_urzapart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ad6f5f5 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2281 Part one (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Part one (of four) of Mark's series on the design of Urza's Destiny. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 386 386 Drive to Work #386 - Preview Season full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork386_previewseason.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3401b52d Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2288 Mark talks about watching what happens as the public learns about new sets. Mark talks about watching what happens as the public learns about new sets. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 385 385 Drive to Work #385 - Council of Colors full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork385_councilofcolors.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9b9bd6b Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2207 Mark talks about the Council of Colors group that was created to help monitor the color wheel. Mark talks about the Council of Colors group that was created to help monitor the color wheel. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 384 384 Drive to Work #384 - Group Creation full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork384_groupcreation.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff3f2e0 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2249 Mark talks about how to create in a group setting. Mark talks about how to create in a group setting. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 383 383 Drive to Work #383 - 20 Lessons: Customization full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork383_customization.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a995d078 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2295 Mark's ninth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's ninth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 382 382 Drive to Work #382 - Mirrodin Showdown full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork382_mirrodinshowdown.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/629aae90 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2383 Mark pits the mechanics of the original Mirrodin block against the mechanics of the Scars of Mirrodin block. Mark pits the mechanics of the original Mirrodin block against the mechanics of the Scars of Mirrodin block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 381 381 Drive to Work #381 - Card Concepting full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork381_cardconcepting.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2653dea4 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:45:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2197 Mark explains the important process of figuring out what a card represents flavorfully. Mark explains the important process of figuring out what a card represents flavorfully. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 380 380 Drive to Work #380 - Quick Creative full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork380_quickcreativity.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/872a9c99 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2185 Mark shares some tips on how to be creative quickly. Mark shares some tips on how to be creative quickly. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 378 378 Drive to Work #378 - PAX West 2016 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork378_pax2016.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39545545 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2296 Mark talks about his busy weekend at PAX West. Mark talks about his busy weekend at PAX West. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 377 377 Drive to Work #377 - Top 20 Creatures full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork377_creature.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12bf377a Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2023 Mark talks about his 20 favorite creature types. Mark talks about his 20 favorite creature types. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 376 376 Drive to Work #376 - Magician full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork376_magician.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e62d88ba Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2161 Mark talks about being a magician in his youth and what he learned that he brought to Magic. Mark talks about being a magician in his youth and what he learned that he brought to Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 379 379 Drive to Work #379 - Top 20 Creatures full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork379_replieswithrachel2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fbb3824 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:35:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2374 Mark's mailbag podcast with his daughter Rachel. Mark's mailbag podcast with his daughter Rachel. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 375 375 Drive to Work #375 - 20 Lessons: Details Matter full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork375_detailsmatter.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e01fc36a Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2231 Mark's eighth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's eighth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 374 374 Drive to Work #374 - Discontinued Rules full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork374_discontinuedrules.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed04aafa Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1817 Mark talks about may of the rules that Magic has abandoned over the years. Mark talks about may of the rules that Magic has abandoned over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 372 372 Drive to Work #372 - Phyrexians full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork372_phyrexians.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27ffb9fa Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1800 Mark takes a look at the history of Magic's oldest villains. Mark takes a look at the history of Magic's oldest villains. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 373 373 Drive to Work #373 - Perspective full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork373_perspective.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/710c41c9 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1801 Mark talks about the issue of how perspective colors expectations. Mark talks about the issue of how perspective colors expectations. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 370 370 Drive to Work #370 - Learning from Mistakes full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork370_learningmistakes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aadff39 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2121 Mark talks about how one can best learn from their mistakes. Mark talks about how one can best learn from their mistakes. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 371 371 Drive to Work #371 - Six Ages of Design full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork371_sixages.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b42cd210 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1681 Mark explains the six ages of design. Mark explains the six ages of design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 369 369 Drive to Work #369 - Lessons Learned - Khans of Tarkir full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork369_lessonslearnedkhanstarkir.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35c7d774 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2585 Mark talks about what he learned from designing Khans of Tarkir. Mark talks about what he learned from designing Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 368 368 Drive to Work #368 - 20 Lessons - Make It Personal full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork368_lessonsmakeitpersonal.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5ed52b8 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2159 Mark's seventh podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's seventh podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 367 367 Drive to Work #367 - Flux full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork367_flux.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ee04371 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 08:35:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2043 Mark talks about the impact of flux on design. Mark talks about the impact of flux on design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 366 366 Drive to Work #366 - Ravnica Showdown full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork366_ravnicashowdown.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/573d3ee5 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2264 Mark's first podcast of a series where he pits two designs against one another. Mark's first podcast of a series where he pits two designs against one another. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 365 365 Drive to Work #365 - Urza's Legacy Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork365_urzaslegacypart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96e121f3 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:35:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2167 Mark's second of a two-part series on the design of Urza's Legacy. Mark's second of a two-part series on the design of Urza's Legacy. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 364 364 Drive to Work #364 - Urza's Legacy Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork364_urzaslegacypart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea05adb5 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2253 Mark's first of a two-part series on the design of Urza's Legacy. Mark's first of a two-part series on the design of Urza's Legacy. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 363 363 Drive to Work #363 - Packaging full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork363_packaging.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48778bf8 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 08:35:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2764 Mark talks about the history of Magic packaging. Mark talks about the history of Magic packaging. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 362 362 Drive to Work #362 - Work/Life Balance full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork362_worklifebalance.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6136bf17 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 08:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2342 Mark talks about balancing work with the rest of your life. Mark talks about balancing work with the rest of your life. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 361 361 Drive to Work #361 - Twenty Lessons: Emotional Response full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork361_lessonsemotion.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89dfcc94 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 09:35:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2743 Mark's sixth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's sixth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 360 360 Drive to Work #360 - Tweaking full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork360_tweaking.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e246860 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1966 Mark talks about how they tweak old cards in design to make new cards that fill a similar function. Mark talks about how they tweak old cards in design to make new cards that fill a similar function. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 359 359 Drive to Work #359 - Top 10 Non-Design Jobs full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork359_top10nondesignjobs.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9ec6f38 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:35:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2442 Mark talks about his favorite non-design jobs he's held over the years. Mark talks about his favorite non-design jobs he's held over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 358 358 Drive to Work #358 - Twitter full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork358_twitter.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03049cd4 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1818 Mark talks about how he uses Twitter and shares some stories. Mark talks about how he uses Twitter and shares some stories. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 357 357 Drive to Work #357 - Hybrid Mana full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork357_hybridmana.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a48048d Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2057 Mark explores the history of hybrid mana and talks about how it came to be and how we design with it. Mark explores the history of hybrid mana and talks about how it came to be and how we design with it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 356 356 Drive to Work #356 - Twenty Lessons: Interesting vs. Fun full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork356_20lessons_interestingvsfun.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f2edfbf Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2005 Mark's fourth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's fourth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 355 355 Drive to Work #355 - VidCon 2016 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork355_vidcon2016.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8910d03 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1927 Mark talks about VidCon, where he chaperoned his daughter Rachel, and the lessons he learned from it. Mark talks about VidCon, where he chaperoned his daughter Rachel, and the lessons he learned from it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 354 354 Drive to Work #354 - Top 10 Cards full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork354_top10cards.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/879b7983 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2225 Mark talks about his Top 10 favorite cards that he's designed. Mark talks about his Top 10 favorite cards that he's designed. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 353 353 Drive to Work #353 - 2014 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork353_2014.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23c382d7 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:05:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2645 Mark talks about 2014 in his "20 Years in 20 Podcasts" series. Mark talks about 2014 in his "20 Years in 20 Podcasts" series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 352 352 Drive to Work #352 - Vocabulary full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork352_vocabulary.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30628bb7 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2364 Mark tests what Magic vocabulary makes sense to someone who doesn't know Magic well. Mark tests what Magic vocabulary makes sense to someone who doesn't know Magic well. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 351 351 Drive to Work #351 - Replies with Rachel #1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork351_replieswithrachel1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a4686dd Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2680 Mark's mailbag podcast with his daughter, Rachel. Mark's mailbag podcast with his daughter, Rachel. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 350 350 Drive to Work #350 - 25 Random Things full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork350_25randomthings.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49191917 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2235 Mark talks about various (mostly early) Magic trivia. Mark talks about various (mostly early) Magic trivia. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 349 349 Drive to Work #349 - Twenty Lessons: Piggybacking full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork349_20lessons_piggybacking.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/400a7c93 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2021 Mark's fourth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's fourth podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 348 348 Drive to Work #348 - Two-Block Model full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork348_twoblockmodel.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0254ab2 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1998 Mark talks about how the two-block model came to be. Mark talks about how the two-block model came to be. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 347 347 Drive to Work #347 - Stand-up Comedy full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork347_standupcomedy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a36c6fff Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2541 Mark tatlks about the lessons he learned from his days of doing stand-up comedy. Mark tatlks about the lessons he learned from his days of doing stand-up comedy. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 346 346 Drive to Work #346 - History of Limited full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork346_historyoflimited.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6532f2b1 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2297 Mark looks back at the early days of Limited and how it evolved. Mark looks back at the early days of Limited and how it evolved. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 345 345 Drive to Work #345 - Twenty Lessons: Resonance full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork345_20lessons_resonance.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8de4c31 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2019 Mark's third podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's third podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 344 344 Drive to Work #344 - Urza's Saga Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork344_urzassagapart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9c51921 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3276 Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part four of a four-part series. Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part four of a four-part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 343 343 Drive to Work #343 - Urza's Saga Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork343_urzassagapart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3848866 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2197 Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part three of a four-part series. Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part three of a four-part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 342 342 Drive to Work #342 - Urza's Saga Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork342_urzassagapart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb462af9 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2066 Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part two of a four-part series. Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part two of a four-part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 341 341 Drive to Work #341 - Urza's Saga Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork341_urzassagapart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/897d09dc Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2269 Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part one of a four-part series. Mark talks about the design of Urza's Saga in part one of a four-part series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 340 340 Drive to Work #340 - Subtypes full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork340_subtypes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27e89781 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2175 Mark talks about the subtypes of Magic. Mark talks about the subtypes of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 339 339 Drive to Work #339 - Supertypes full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork339_supertypes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3b8fc75 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2844 Mark talks about the six supertypes of Magic. Mark talks about the six supertypes of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 338 338 Drive to Work #338 - The Gathering full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork338_thegathering.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/442269e2 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2122 Mark talks about the Homelands Prerelease event of 1995. Mark talks about the Homelands Prerelease event of 1995. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 337 337 Drive to Work #337 - Interviews full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork337_gamingspast.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe0aa25e Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2282 Mark talks about the changes in how gaming is publicly perceived. Mark talks about the changes in how gaming is publicly perceived. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 336 336 Drive to Work #336 - Top 10: Non-Evergreen Mechanics full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork336_nonevergreen.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c71bc406 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2127 Mark talks about his Top 10 favorite non-evergreen mechanics. Mark talks about his Top 10 favorite non-evergreen mechanics. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 335 335 Drive to Work #335 - Interviews full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork335_interviews.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd8db0db Fri, 27 May 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2140 Mark talks about some of the interviews he has done and tips about doing good interviews. Mark talks about some of the interviews he has done and tips about doing good interviews. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 334 334 Drive to Work #334 - Twenty Lessons: Aesthetics full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork334_20lessons_aesthetics.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f23166f6 Fri, 27 May 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1720 Mark's second podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Mark's second podcast in a series of 20 from GDC. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 333 333 Drive to Work #333 - Market Research full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork333_marketresearch.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da0bb1d6 Fri, 20 May 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 Mark talks about the use of market research to understand what players want. Mark talks about the use of market research to understand what players want. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 332 332 Drive to Work #332 - Card Elements full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork332_cardelements.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c52d6d11 Fri, 20 May 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2167 Mark walks through a Magic card and talks about each element on it. Mark walks through a Magic card and talks about each element on it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 331 331 Drive to Work #331 - Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork331_stormscale_khanstarkir.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93665313 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2064 Mark looks at the mechanics from the Khans of Tarkir block. Mark looks at the mechanics from the Khans of Tarkir block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 330 330 Drive to Work #330 - Storm Scale full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork330_stormscale.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34a52a2e Fri, 13 May 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2248 Mark explains what the Storm Scale is. Mark explains what the Storm Scale is. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 329 329 Drive to Work #329 - 20 Lessons: Human Nature full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork329_20lessonshumannature.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38cc60eb Fri, 06 May 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2244 Mark begins a new 20-part podcasts where he talks about life lessons he has learned. Mark begins a new 20-part podcasts where he talks about life lessons he has learned. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 328 328 Drive to Work #328 - Meet my Daughter full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork328_meetmydaughter.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51f60188 Fri, 06 May 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1853 Mark introduces his daughter as he drives her to school. Mark introduces his daughter as he drives her to school. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 327 327 Drive to Work #327 - GDC 2016 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork327_gdc2016.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b951ad48 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2611 Mark reflects on his trip, including an hour-long lecture, at the 2016 Game Developers Conference. Mark reflects on his trip, including an hour-long lecture, at the 2016 Game Developers Conference. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 326 326 Drive to Work #326 - Creature Design full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork326_creaturedesign.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d6744d4 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2466 Mark talks about the issues related to creature design. Mark talks about the issues related to creature design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 325 325 Drive to Work #325 - Magic the Puzzling full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork325_magicthepuzzling.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d7bfb7f Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2201 Mark looks back to what got him involved with Wizards in the first place. Mark looks back to what got him involved with Wizards in the first place. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 324 324 Drive to Work #324 - Leaks full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork324_leaks.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab5ce672 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2549 Mark explains his dislike of leaks and explains why in detail. Mark explains his dislike of leaks and explains why in detail. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 323 323 Drive to Work #323 - Late Changes full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork323_latechanges.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81a9ea26 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1968 Mark shares stories about the changes that come late in the design and development process. Mark shares stories about the changes that come late in the design and development process. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 322 322 Drive to Work #322 - T-Shirts full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork322_tshirts.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15108cf0 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2528 Mark talks about some of the various Magic T-shirts that he has collected over the years. Mark talks about some of the various Magic T-shirts that he has collected over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 321 321 Drive to Work #321 - Top 10: Sets Designed full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork321_top10sets.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6811789e Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2104 Mark begins a new series of Top 10 Lists by talking about his favorite sets that he designed. Mark begins a new series of Top 10 Lists by talking about his favorite sets that he designed. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 320 320 Drive to Work #320 - Advertising full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork320_advertising.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1f29690 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2507 Mark talks about the different kinds of advertising Magic has done over the years. Mark talks about the different kinds of advertising Magic has done over the years. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 319 319 Drive to Work #319 - Early Tournaments full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork319_earlytournaments.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cdfe7bf Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2319 Mark talks about the high-profile tournaments he played in before Wizards. Mark talks about the high-profile tournaments he played in before Wizards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 318 318 Drive to Work #318 - Early Days full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork318_earlydays.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4f2fbb8 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1792 Mark talks about when he was just a player of Magic and had not started working at Wizards. Mark talks about when he was just a player of Magic and had not started working at Wizards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 317 317 Drive to Work #317 - Lessons Learned: Theros full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork317_lessonslearnedtheros.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c828a671 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1981 Mark examines the lessons he learned from designing Theros. Mark examines the lessons he learned from designing Theros. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 316 316 Drive to Work #316 - Design Space full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork316_designspace.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f44ec85c Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2497 Mark talks about the design space reserved for cards within a particular mechanic. Mark talks about the design space reserved for cards within a particular mechanic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 315 315 Drive to Work #315 - Collaboration full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork315_collaboration.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/042b452a Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2931 Mark talks about team dynamics and how to teams work together. Mark talks about team dynamics and how to teams work together. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 314 314 Drive to Work #314 - Getting a Job full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork314_gettingajob.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e49f39b2 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2756 Mark talks about how people can get a job in Magic R&D at Wizards. Mark talks about how people can get a job in Magic R&D at Wizards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 313 313 Drive to Work #313 - Limited Edition, Part 6 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork313_limitededitionpart6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/149d2e59 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2048 Mark concludes his his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Mark concludes his his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 312 312 Drive to Work #312 - Limited Edition, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork312_limitededitionpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfbc23bd Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2030 Mark continues with part 5 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Mark continues with part 5 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 311 311 Drive to Work #311 - Limited Edition, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork311_limitededitionpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae7bb11d Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2095 Mark continues with part 4 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Mark continues with part 4 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 310 310 Drive to Work #310 - Traveling full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork310_traveling.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0b175f1 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2582 Mark talks about his experiences traveling for his job and shares a few tips as well. Mark talks about his experiences traveling for his job and shares a few tips as well. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 309 309 Drive to Work #309 - Limited Edition, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork309_limitededitionpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3a62616 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1880 Mark continues with part 3 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Mark continues with part 3 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 308 308 Drive to Work #308 - Limited Edition, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork308_limitededitionpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/634b08af Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2480 Mark continues with part 2 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Mark continues with part 2 of his six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 307 307 Drive to Work #307 - Limited Edition, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork307_limitededitionpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e5f2b41 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2389 Mark begins a new six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Mark begins a new six-part series on the design of Limited Edition (Alpha), Limited Edition (Beta), and Unlimited Edition. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 306 306 Drive to Work #306 - Chris Rush full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork306_chrisrush.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24eae5b6 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2131 Mark remembers the life of Christopher Rush and shares stories about their interactions. Mark remembers the life of Christopher Rush and shares stories about their interactions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 305 305 Drive to Work #305 - Reprints full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork305_reprints.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f0ab4fa Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2127 Mark talks about how and when Research and Development decide to use reprints in a design. Mark talks about how and when Research and Development decide to use reprints in a design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 304 304 Drive to Work #304 - Firsts, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork304_firstspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce1c546c Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1969 Mark concludes his two-part discussion with Melissa DeTora on their Magic firsts. Mark concludes his two-part discussion with Melissa DeTora on their Magic firsts. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 303 303 Drive to Work #303 - Firsts, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork303_firstspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43406636 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2203 Mark is joined by Melissa DeTora for a two-parter where they discuss their Magic firsts. Mark is joined by Melissa DeTora for a two-parter where they discuss their Magic firsts. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 302 302 Drive to Work #302 - Head-to-Head full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork302_headtohead.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de651eb7 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2181 Mark discusses his why and how he runs his Top 16 bracket activity on Twitter. Mark discusses his why and how he runs his Top 16 bracket activity on Twitter. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 301 301 Drive to Work #301 - Celebrity full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork301_celebrity.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff03076 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2461 Mark shares stories of his interactions with celebrities and as a Magic celebrity. Mark shares stories of his interactions with celebrities and as a Magic celebrity. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 300 300 Drive to Work #300 - 2013 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork300_2013.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/877b3cd8 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2226 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2013. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2013. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 299 299 Drive to Work #299 - Choices vs. Options full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork299_choicevsoption.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26728bcc Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2446 Mark talks about the decisions that game designers set up for players to make. Mark talks about the decisions that game designers set up for players to make. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 298 298 Drive to Work #298 - Star Wars Trading Card Game full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork298_starwarstcg.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9357ea81 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2284 Mark talks about working with Richard Garfield ont he Star Wars TCG. Mark talks about working with Richard Garfield ont he Star Wars TCG. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 297 297 Drive to Work #297 - Creature Types full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork297_creaturetypes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1aa79d Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2320 Mark talks about the design and creative work behind creature types. Mark talks about the design and creative work behind creature types. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 296 296 Drive to Work #296 - Dream Job full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork296_dreamjob.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7092f9b6 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2061 Mark defines what a dream job is and how you can get one. Mark defines what a dream job is and how you can get one. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 295 295 Drive to Work #295 - Chicken Rabbit Donkey full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork295_chickenrabbitdonkey.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/446f7155 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2826 Mark talks about the three times he had to dress up as an animal for work. Mark talks about the three times he had to dress up as an animal for work. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 294 294 Drive to Work #294 - Dragons of Tarkir, Part 6 full http://media.wizards.com/2016/podcasts/magic/drivetowork294_dragonsoftarkirpart6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df8b264c Fri, 08 Jan 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3254 Mark concludes his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Mark concludes his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 293 293 Drive to Work #293 - Dragons of Tarkir, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork293_dragonsoftarkirpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dba1213b Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1987 Mark continues with part 5 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 5 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 292 292 Drive to Work #292 - Dragons of Tarkir, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork292_dragonsoftarkirpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/306235a3 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2325 Mark continues with part 4 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 4 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 291 291 Drive to Work #291 - Live Life Like a Gamer full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork291_livelikeagamer.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d8c5dee Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1901 Mark talks about important life skills people learn from gaming. Mark talks about important life skills people learn from gaming. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 290 290 Drive to Work #290 - Dragons of Tarkir, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork290_dragonsoftarkirpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/992c0698 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3426 Mark continues with part 3 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 3 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 289 289 Drive to Work #289 - Dragons of Tarkir, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork289_dragonsoftarkirpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8f82255 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2627 Mark continues with part 2 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 2 of his six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 288 288 Drive to Work #288 - Dragons of Tarkir, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork288_dragonsoftarkirpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1700b1d6 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2111 Mark begins a six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Mark begins a six-part series on the design of Dragons of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 286 286 Drive to Work #286 - Designing Limited full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork286_designinglimited.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55dfad2d Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2374 Mark talks about the many things design has to care about while designing a set for limited. Mark talks about the many things design has to care about while designing a set for limited. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 287 287 Drive to Work #287 - New Players full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork287_newplayers.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49498ea2 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2657 Mark talks about the things that will teach a new player easier. Mark talks about the things that will teach a new player easier. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 285 285 Drive to Work #285 - Lessons Learned: Gatecrash full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork285_lessonslearnedgatecrash.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8cdacdf Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2093 Mark looks back as the co-lead of Dark Ascension (with Mark Gottlieb) and shares what he learned from it. Mark looks back as the co-lead of Dark Ascension (with Mark Gottlieb) and shares what he learned from it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 284 284 Drive to Work #284 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Hook full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork284_10thingshook.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b7a659 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2292 Mark continues with part 9 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Mark continues with part 9 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 283 283 Drive to Work #283 - 20 Years Later full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork283_20years.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f2e0075 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2230 Mark talks about the difference in Magic and Wizards from when he started to today, 20 years later. Mark talks about the difference in Magic and Wizards from when he started to today, 20 years later. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 282 282 Drive to Work #282 - Most Asked Questions full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork282_mostaskedquestions.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cae4680 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2352 Mark talks about the questions he gets asked the most and the answers he chooses to give. Mark talks about the questions he gets asked the most and the answers he chooses to give. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 281 281 Drive to Work #281 - Social Media full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork281_socialmedia.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f2df854 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2138 Mark talks about how he connects through social media to Magic fans. Mark talks about how he connects through social media to Magic fans. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 280 280 Drive to Work #280 - Bad Cards Revisited full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork280_badcardsrevisited.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87633006 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2718 Mark talks about the revisit to his original article about why so-called bad cards exist. Mark talks about the revisit to his original article about why so-called bad cards exist. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 279 279 Drive to Work #279 - Bad Cards full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork279_badcards.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85755d2e Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1806 Mark bases this podcast on his article about why so-called bad cards exist. Mark bases this podcast on his article about why so-called bad cards exist. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 278 278 Drive to Work #278 - Fate Reforged, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork278_fatereforgedpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dbfd6f8 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1958 Mark concludes his 5-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Mark concludes his 5-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 277 277 Drive to Work #277 - Fate Reforged, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork277_fatereforgedpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5bfb11f Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2372 Mark continues with part 4 of his five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Mark continues with part 4 of his five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 276 276 Drive to Work #276 - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork276_primarysecondarytertiary.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e6fc07a Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2084 Mark talks about the system which explains which colors each evergreen creature keyword falls into. Mark talks about the system which explains which colors each evergreen creature keyword falls into. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 275 275 Drive to Work #275 - Fate Reforged, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork275_fatereforgedpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8e4b308 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1899 Mark continues with part 3 of his five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Mark continues with part 3 of his five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 274 274 Drive to Work #274 - Fate Reforged, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork274_fatereforgedpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5e80c27 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2014 Mark continues with part 2 of his five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Mark continues with part 2 of his five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 273 273 Drive to Work #273 - Fate Reforged, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork273_fatereforgedpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63b3db7a Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2759 Mark begins a five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Mark begins a five-part series on the design of Fate Reforged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 272 272 Drive to Work #272 - ARC System full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork272_arcsystem.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b8d2875 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2296 Mark taks about an idea that Wizards tried to expand TCGs to a broader audience. Mark taks about an idea that Wizards tried to expand TCGs to a broader audience. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 271 271 Drive to Work #271 - Un-Rules Manager full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork271_unrulesmanager.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03ed4973 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2137 Mark talks about being the rules manager for silver-bordered Magic. Mark talks about being the rules manager for silver-bordered Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 270 270 Drive to Work #270 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Flavor full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork270_10thingsflavor.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f41afc55 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1968 Mark continues with part 8 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Mark continues with part 8 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 269 269 Drive to Work #269 - Breaking Rules full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork269_breakingrules.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/773077b5 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1938 Magic is a game that often breaks its own rules. Today's podcast talks about when, why, and how you should break the rules in game design. Magic is a game that often breaks its own rules. Today's podcast talks about when, why, and how you should break the rules in game design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 268 268 Drive to Work #268 - PAX 2015 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork268_pax2015.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb07e964 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2626 Wizards pulled out all the stops with Magic at the Penny Arcade Expo held in Seattle this past August. This podcast talks all about it, including the full tale of my crazy seventeen-hour day. Wizards pulled out all the stops with Magic at the Penny Arcade Expo held in Seattle this past August. This podcast talks all about it, including the full tale of my crazy seventeen-hour day. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 267 267 Drive to Work #267 - Green White full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork267_greenwhite.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/058fec2f Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1963 Finally, I've gotten to my tenth and final (and possibly most requested) two-color podcast. I talk about the colors green and blue, what they have in common and why they're enemies. Finally, I've gotten to my tenth and final (and possibly most requested) two-color podcast. I talk about the colors green and blue, what they have in common and why they're enemies. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 266 266 Drive to Work #266 - Returning to Worlds full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork266_returningtoworlds.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e71988ee Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2224 Scars of Mirrodin,-Return to Ravnica,-Battle for Zendikar. We've begun to revisit worlds we've already been to. What design issues are there when you start with a world you've visited before? Today's podcast talks all about this topic. Scars of Mirrodin,-Return to Ravnica,-Battle for Zendikar. We've begun to revisit worlds we've already been to. What design issues are there when you start with a world you've visited before? Today's podcast talks all about this topic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 265 265 Drive to Work #265 - Creative Process Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork265_creativeprocesspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00a73638 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2299 Mark concludes his two-parter about the creative process. Mark concludes his two-parter about the creative process. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 264 264 Drive to Work #264 - Creative Process, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork264_creativeprocesspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53ef3dd0 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2196 Mark begins with part one-of-two podcasts about the creative process. Mark begins with part one-of-two podcasts about the creative process. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 263 263 Drive to Work #263 - 2012 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork263_2012.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4449b6d8 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1844 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2012. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2012. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 262 262 Drive to Work #262 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 7 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork262_khansoftarkirpart7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afecd553 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2242 Mark concludes his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark concludes his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 261 261 Drive to Work #261 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 6 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork261_khansoftarkirpart6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e11f8258 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2217 Mark continues with part 6 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 6 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 260 260 Drive to Work #260 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Fun full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork260_10thingsfun.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/942de486 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2697 Mark continues with part 8 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Mark continues with part 8 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 259 259 Drive to Work #259 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork259_khansoftarkirpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1d28127 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2302 Mark continues with part 4 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 4 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 258 258 Drive to Work #258 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork258_khansoftarkirpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2d164f6 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2050 Mark continues with part 4 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 4 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 256 256 Drive to Work #256 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork256_khansoftarkirpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ef305e3 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1953 Mark continues with part 3 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 3 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 255 255 Drive to Work #255 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork255_khansoftarkirpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bafd022 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1962 Mark continues with part 2 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark continues with part 2 of his seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 257 257 Drive to Work #257 - Keeping an Eye Out full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork257_keepinganeyeout.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2daa696b Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1910 Mark talks about the things that a game designer must be on the lookout for. Mark talks about the things that a game designer must be on the lookout for. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 254 254 Drive to Work #254 - Khans of Tarkir, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork254_khansoftarkirpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb16cc4f Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1818 Mark begins a seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Mark begins a seven-part series on the design of Khans of Tarkir. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 253 253 Drive to Work #253 - White-Red full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork253_redwhite.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/727e8b6b Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1776 Mark talks about the color pair white-red. Mark talks about the color pair white-red. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 252 252 Drive to Work #252 - Block Inspirations, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork252_blockinspirationspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/218a0e97 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2037 Mark concludes his two-parter about the inspiration behind each block in the history of Magic. Mark concludes his two-parter about the inspiration behind each block in the history of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 251 251 Drive to Work #251 - Block Inspirations, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork251_blockinspirationspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e86b6362 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1862 Mark begins a two-parter about the inspiration behind each block in the history of Magic. Mark begins a two-parter about the inspiration behind each block in the history of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 250 250 Drive to Work #250 - 2011 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork250_2011.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cda14505 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2079 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2011. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2011. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 249 249 Drive to Work #249 - Evergreen Keywords full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork249_evergreenkeywords.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2500cf0d Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2685 Mark talks about the history of evergreen keywords Mark talks about the history of evergreen keywords Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 248 248 Drive to Work #248 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Strategy full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork248_10thingsstrategy.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/670601f2 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2578 Mark continues with part 7 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Mark continues with part 7 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 247 247 Drive to Work #247 - Judge full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork247_judging.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4eef576 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2129 Mark talks his level 4 judge time experience. Mark talks his level 4 judge time experience. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 246 246 Drive to Work #246 - Early Trips full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork246_earlytrips.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/136fbca2 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2055 Mark talks about the three trips Wizards sent him on before he started full-time. Mark talks about the three trips Wizards sent him on before he started full-time. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 245 245 Drive to Work #245 - Black-Green full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork245_blackgreen.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bfd6a8b Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1773 Mark talks about the color pair black-green. Mark talks about the color pair black-green. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 244 244 Drive to Work #244 - Avacyn Restored, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork244_avacynrestoredpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4f0d846 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2063 Mark concludes his 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Mark concludes his 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 243 243 Drive to Work #243 - Avacyn Restored, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork243_avacynrestoredpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67e2fe3d Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1975 Mark continues with part 3 of his 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Mark continues with part 3 of his 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 242 242 Drive to Work #242 - Avacyn Restored, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork242_avacynrestoredpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c17c8006 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1892 Mark continues with part 2 of his 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Mark continues with part 2 of his 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 241 241 Drive to Work #241 - Avacyn Restored, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork241_avacynrestoredpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58edb6ca Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1872 Mark begins a 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Mark begins a 4-part series on the design of Avacyn Restored. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 240 240 Drive to Work #240 - Pro Tour with Melissa DeTora full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork240_protourwithmelissadetora.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a92a0b9 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1793 Mark discusses the Pro Tour with his carpool guest, Melissa DeTora. Mark discusses the Pro Tour with his carpool guest, Melissa DeTora. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 239 239 Drive to Work #239 - Starting in Research and Development full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork239_startinginresearchanddevelopment.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/648b3859 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1975 Mark shares his carpool with special guest, Melissa DeTora and what it is like to start to Research and Development. Mark shares his carpool with special guest, Melissa DeTora and what it is like to start to Research and Development. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 238 238 Drive to Work #238 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Surprise full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork238_10thingssurprise.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99f0037c Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2036 Mark continues with part 6 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Mark continues with part 6 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 237 237 Drive to Work #237 - 2010 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork237_2010.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae3d31a7 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2400 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2010. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2010. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 236 236 Drive to Work #236 - Leading Teams full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork236_leadingteams.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a1f9397 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1836 Mark talks about what he learned from leading various Magic teams. Mark talks about what he learned from leading various Magic teams. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 235 235 Drive to Work #235 - Lessons Learned: Dark Ascension full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork235_lessonslearned-darkascension.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28a6346a Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2274 Mark looks back as the lead of Dark Ascension and shares what he learned from it. Mark looks back as the lead of Dark Ascension and shares what he learned from it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 234 234 Drive to Work #234 - Lessons Learned: Innistrad full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork234_lessonslearned-innistrad.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de0b67ad Mark looks back as the lead of Innistrad and shares what he learned from it.

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Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 233 233 Drive to Work #233 - Blue-Red full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork233_bluered.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8abce0b4 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2442 Mark talks about the color pair Blue Red Mark talks about the color pair Blue Red Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 232 232 Drive to Work #232 - Dark Ascension, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork232_darkascensionpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4eec412 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2477 Mark concludes his 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Mark concludes his 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 231 231 Drive to Work #231 - Dark Ascension, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork231_darkascensionpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e773b96 Fri, 29 May 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2079 Mark continues with Part 3 of his 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Mark continues with Part 3 of his 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 230 230 Drive to Work #230 - Dark Ascension, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork230_darkascensionpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1350e242 Fri, 29 May 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1841 Mark continues with Part 2 of his 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Mark continues with Part 2 of his 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 229 229 Drive to Work #229 - Dark Ascension, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork229_darkascensionpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19f69995 Fri, 22 May 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2047 Mark starts a new podcasts 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Mark starts a new podcasts 4-part series on the design of Dark Ascension. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 228 228 Drive to Work #228 - Legendary full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork228_legendary.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e77eefa Fri, 22 May 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1747 Mark talks about the history of the Legendary supertype. Mark talks about the history of the Legendary supertype. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 227 227 Drive to Work #227 - 2009 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork227_2009.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/403ffa8b Fri, 15 May 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1869 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2009. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2009. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 226 226 Drive to Work #226 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Inertia full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork226_10thingsinertia.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ee886a7 Fri, 15 May 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2330 Mark continues with part 5 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Mark continues with part 5 in his series on 10-things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 225 225 Drive to Work #225 - White-Black full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork225_blackwhite.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60412a03 Fri, 08 May 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1986 Mark about the color pair White-Black. Mark about the color pair White-Black. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 224 224 Drive to Work #224 - Origin Story of Magic full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork224_originstory.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/507d825f Fri, 08 May 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2437 Mark talks about the origin story of Magic. Mark talks about the origin story of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 223 223 Drive to Work #223 - 10 Principles of Good Design full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork223_10principles.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/226ee24e Fri, 01 May 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1816 Mark talks about 10 principles of good design. Mark talks about 10 principles of good design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 222 222 Drive to Work #222 - GDC 2015 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork222_gdc2015.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a64a16d Fri, 01 May 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2411 Mark talks about his trip to the 2015 Game Developers Conference. Mark talks about his trip to the 2015 Game Developers Conference. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 221 221 Drive to Work #221 - Innistrad Cards, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork221_innistradscardspart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80bd671c Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1968 Mark concludes his 5-part series on the cards of Innistrad. Mark concludes his 5-part series on the cards of Innistrad. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 220 220 Drive to Work #220 - Innistrad Cards, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork220_innistradcardspart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87d2140a Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2091 Mark continues telling the stories behind the cards of Innistrad in part 4. Mark continues telling the stories behind the cards of Innistrad in part 4. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 219 219 Drive to Work #219 - Green-White full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork219_greenwhite.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7c6610f Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2207 Mark talks about the Green-White color pairing. Mark talks about the Green-White color pairing. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 218 218 Drive to Work #218 - Innistrad Cards, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork218_innistradcardspart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/832e1c6a Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1922 Mark continues telling the stories behind the cards of Innistrad in part 3. Mark continues telling the stories behind the cards of Innistrad in part 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 217 217 Drive to Work #217 - Innistrad Cards, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork217_innistradcardspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c6e6063 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1962 Mark continues telling the stories behind the cards of Innistrad in part 2. Mark continues telling the stories behind the cards of Innistrad in part 2. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 216 216 Drive to Work #216 - Innistrad Cards, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork216_innistradcardspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e532901 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2052 Mark starts a 5-part series about the cards of Innistrad. Mark starts a 5-part series about the cards of Innistrad. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 215 215 Drive to Work #215 - Traveling full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork215_traveling.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d41c62b5 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1829 Matt Cavotta joins Mark talking about their travels across the world. Matt Cavotta joins Mark talking about their travels across the world. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 214 214 Drive to Work #214 - 2008 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork214_2008.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3df8e393 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1798 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2008. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2008. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 213 213 Drive to Work #213 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Catch Up full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork213_10thingscatchup.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/350a8915 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1797 Mark continues with part 4 in his series on 10 things every game needs. Mark continues with part 4 in his series on 10 things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 212 212 Drive to Work #212 - Technology full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork212_technology.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fa3648a Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1933 Mark talks about the technological tools that design uses to do its job. Mark talks about the technological tools that design uses to do its job. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 211 211 Drive to Work #211 - Mistakes full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork211_mistakes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96080bd0 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2204 Mark explores the value of making mistakes. Mark explores the value of making mistakes. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 210 210 Drive to Work #210 - Back in the Day full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork210_backintheday.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31cb2134 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1967 Mark looks back at a number of things Magic used to do that it stopped doing. Mark looks back at a number of things Magic used to do that it stopped doing. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 209 209 Drive to Work #209 - Iteration full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork209_iteration.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69cfd0d9 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2483 Mark talks about how iteration changes design and the importance of it. Mark talks about how iteration changes design and the importance of it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 208 208 Drive to Work #208 - Red-Green full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork208_red-green.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78fff7c8 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1759 Mark continues his series on the two-color pairs with a discussion on red and green. Mark continues his series on the two-color pairs with a discussion on red and green. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 207 207 Drive to Work #207 - Design 102 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork207_design102.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8206bf0 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2047 Mark gives a follow up to the basics of design introduced in Drive to Work 154. Mark gives a follow up to the basics of design introduced in Drive to Work 154. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 206 206 Drive to Work #206 - Arabian Nights, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork206_arabiannightspart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b236e573 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2199 Mark finishes with part 3 of his 3-part series on the design of Arabian Nights. Mark finishes with part 3 of his 3-part series on the design of Arabian Nights. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 205 205 Drive to Work #205 - Arabian Nights, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork205_arabiannightspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdee3d2f Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2364 Mark continues his 3-part series on the design of Arabian Nights. Mark continues his 3-part series on the design of Arabian Nights. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 204 204 Drive to Work #204 - Arabian Nights, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork204_arabiannightspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/345da359 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 Mark begins a 3-part series on the design of Arabian Nights. Mark begins a 3-part series on the design of Arabian Nights. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 203 203 Drive to Work #203 - 2007 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork203_2007.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fc85d3e Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2434 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2007. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2007. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 202 202 Drive to Work #202 - If Magic Started Over full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork202_ifmagicstartedover.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30cc5860 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1749 Mark explores a little more in depth the changes he would make if he could start over. Mark explores a little more in depth the changes he would make if he could start over. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 201 201 Drive to Work #201 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Interactions full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork201_10thingsinteration.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29ef1a48 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2406 Mark Rosewater talks about interactions as he continues his 10-part podcasts series about 10 things every game needs. Mark Rosewater talks about interactions as he continues his 10-part podcasts series about 10 things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 200 200 Drive to Work #200 - Black-Red full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork200_blackred.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/463f7a71 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1948 Mark shares his third podcast in his series on two color-pairs, talking about the interactions between black and red. Mark shares his third podcast in his series on two color-pairs, talking about the interactions between black and red. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 199 199 Drive to Work #199 - Feedback full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork199_feedback.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1783b6c9 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2172 Mark talks about the importance of feedback. Mark talks about the importance of feedback. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 198 198 Drive to Work #198 - Holiday Cards full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork198_holidaycards.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbbf6930 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2218 Mark explores the design of the special holiday cards. Mark explores the design of the special holiday cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 197 197 Drive to Work #197 - Playtesting full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork197_playtesting.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3ba1a13 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1856 Mark talks about the process of playtesting in design and walks through the various stages. Mark talks about the process of playtesting in design and walks through the various stages. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 196 196 Drive to Work #196 - 2006 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork196_2006.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc3bbb3d Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2201 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2006. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2006. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 195 195 Drive to Work #195 - Scourge, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork195_scourgepart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2e875cb Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2495 Mark concludes with the last of his 4-part series on the design of Scourge. Mark concludes with the last of his 4-part series on the design of Scourge. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 194 194 Drive to Work #194 - Scourge, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork194_scourgepart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/802a50a9 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1895 Mark continues with part 3 of his 4-part series on the design of Scourge. Mark continues with part 3 of his 4-part series on the design of Scourge. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 193 193 Drive to Work #193 - Scourge, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork193_scourgepart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bac9678 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1948 Mark continues with part 2 on the design of Scourge. Mark continues with part 2 on the design of Scourge. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 192 192 Drive to Work #192 - Scourge, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork192_scourgepart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42b4ab42 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1894 Mark starts his series on the design of Scourge. Mark starts his series on the design of Scourge. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 191 191 Drive to Work #191 - World Building full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork191_worldbuilding.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1649bba Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1759 Matt Cavotta joins Mark to talk about what the creative team must do to create a new world every year. Matt Cavotta joins Mark to talk about what the creative team must do to create a new world every year. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 190 190 Drive to Work #190 - Card Being Made full http://media.wizards.com/2015/podcasts/magic/drivetowork190_cardbeingmade.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a930869 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1992 Mark talks about the process of how a card is made, from the blank page to holding it in your hand. Mark talks about the process of how a card is made, from the blank page to holding it in your hand. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 189 189 Drive to Work #189 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Rules full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork189_10thingsrules.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad1b9060 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:50:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1996 Mark Rosewater talks about rules as he continues his 10-part podcasts series about 10 things every game needs. Mark Rosewater talks about rules as he continues his 10-part podcasts series about 10 things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 188 188 Drive to Work #188 - Matts Job full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork188_mattsjob.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f356364 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:45:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1923 Mark talks about what Matt does at Wizards. Mark talks about what Matt does at Wizards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 187 187 Drive to Work #187 - Mailbag with Matt 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork187_mailbagwithmatt2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acf31c16 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:40:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1912 Mark does another mailbag column with his special carpool guest, Matt Cavotta. Mark does another mailbag column with his special carpool guest, Matt Cavotta. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 186 186 Drive to Work #186 - Portal full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork186_portal.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e39262be Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:35:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1879 Mark talks about the design of Portal. Mark talks about the design of Portal. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 185 185 Drive to Work #185 - Blue Black full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork185_blueblack.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a115b8f Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1910 Mark talks about Blue and Black. Mark talks about Blue and Black. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 184 184 Drive to Work #184 - Legions, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork184_legionspart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe98e4cb Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:25:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2449 Mark concludes his 4-part series on the design of Legions. Mark concludes his 4-part series on the design of Legions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 183 183 Drive to Work #183 - Legions, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork183_legionspart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7554594a Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1889 Mark continues his 4-part series on the design of Legions with part 3. Mark continues his 4-part series on the design of Legions with part 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 182 182 Drive to Work #182 - Legions, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork182_legionspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90d8cbb9 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2810 Mark continues his 4-part series on the design of Legions with part 2. Mark continues his 4-part series on the design of Legions with part 2. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 181 181 Drive to Work #181 - Legions, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork181_legionspat1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3fd6da0 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1946 Mark Rosewater begins a series on the design of Legions. Mark Rosewater begins a series on the design of Legions. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 180 180 Drive to Work #180 - 2005 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork180_2005.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf1f62dc Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2259 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2005. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2005. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 179 179 Drive to Work #179 - Banding full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork179_banding.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/270d3084 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2189 Mark Rosewater talks about the history of banding and explains its fate. Mark Rosewater talks about the history of banding and explains its fate. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 178 178 Drive to Work #178 - Tribal full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork178_tribal.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/992cb2a2 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1798 Mark talks about Tribal cards. Mark talks about Tribal cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 177 177 Drive to Work #177 - 10 Things Every Game Needs: Goal full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork177_10thingsgoal.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1e6335d Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2108 Mark Rosewater talks about goals in games in this first of 10 podcasts about 10 things every game needs. Mark Rosewater talks about goals in games in this first of 10 podcasts about 10 things every game needs. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 176 176 Drive to Work #176 - Tales From Europe full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork176_talesfromeurope.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae56f4ba Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3089 Mark shares stories from the early Pro Tours in Europe. Mark shares stories from the early Pro Tours in Europe. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 175 175 Drive to Work #175 - Exploratory Design full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork175_exploratorydesign.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22fc7563 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2565 Mark Rosewater talks about the exploratory design team and how it came to be. Mark Rosewater talks about the exploratory design team and how it came to be. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 174 174 Drive to Work #174 - Meeting Expectations full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork174_meetingexpectations.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebd9b22a Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1968 Mark talks about making design that the audience would expect. Mark talks about making design that the audience would expect. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 173 173 Drive to Work #173 - White Blue full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork173_whiteblue.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b617327f Fri, 07 Nov 2014 10:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1873 Mark Rosewater explains the design philosophies of the white/blue color combination. Mark Rosewater explains the design philosophies of the white/blue color combination. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 172 172 Drive to Work #172 - Lessons Learned, Part 6 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork172_lessonslearnedpart6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38188cb9 Mark Rosewater shares part 6 of his lessons about Magic design.

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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1724 Mark Rosewater shares part 5 of his lessons about Magic design. Mark Rosewater shares part 5 of his lessons about Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 170 170 Drive to Work #170 - 2004 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork170_2004.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a468f17a Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2111 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2003. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2003. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 169 169 Drive to Work #169 - Onslaught, Part 6 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork169_onslaughtpart6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1bef24c Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2053 Mark concludes his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Mark concludes his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 168 168 Drive to Work #168 - Onslaught, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork168_onslaughtpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb73e35f Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1694 Mark continues with part 5 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Mark continues with part 5 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 167 167 Drive to Work #167 - Onslaught, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork167_onslaughtpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00165097 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1707 Mark continues with part 4 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Mark continues with part 4 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 166 166 Drive to Work #166 - Design and Development full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork166_designanddevelopment.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac47bcd0 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1749 Mark talks about the difference between design and development. Mark talks about the difference between design and development. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 165 165 Drive to Work #165 - Onslaught, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork165_onslaughtpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64767b4e Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1733 Mark continues with part 3 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Mark continues with part 3 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 164 164 Drive to Work #164 - Onslaught, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork164_onslaughtpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e60eab1d Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1835 Mark continues with part 2 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Mark continues with part 2 of his 6 part series on the design of Onslaught. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 163 163 Drive to Work #163 - Onslaught, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork163_onslaughtpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d2312a1 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1749 Mark starts a multi-part series on the design of Onslaught. Mark starts a multi-part series on the design of Onslaught. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 162 162 Drive to Work #162 - Enchantment World full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork162_enchantmentworld.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ceb35c9d Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1886 Mark talks about the challenges of designing a block centered around enchantments. Mark talks about the challenges of designing a block centered around enchantments. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 161 161 Drive to Work #161 - Design Space full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork161_designspace.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b5c10a6 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1916 Mark talks about how much design space a mechanic or theme has. Mark talks about how much design space a mechanic or theme has. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 160 160 Drive to Work #160 - 2003 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork160_2003.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0232b1a Fri, 26 Sep 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2003. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2003. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 159 159 Drive to Work #159 - Block Plans, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork159_blockplanspart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20e8c7fa Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1849 Mark talks about what design changes went into the Scars of Mirrodin through Khans of Tarkir blocks. Mark talks about what design changes went into the Scars of Mirrodin through Khans of Tarkir blocks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 158 158 Drive to Work #158 - Block Plans, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/2014/podcasts/magic/drivetowork158_blockplanspart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76d3072e Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1899 Mark talks about what design changes went into the Ravnica through Zendikar blocks. Mark talks about what design changes went into the Ravnica through Zendikar blocks. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 157 157 Drive to Work #157 - San Diego Comic-Con full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork157_sdcc.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39e7e699 Mark talks about his history with SDCC and the Magic panel.

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2070 Mark talks about his history with SDCC and the Magic panel. Mark talks about his history with SDCC and the Magic panel. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 156 156 Drive to Work #156 - Vanguard full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork156_vanguard.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c006682a Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2088 Mark talks one of the first supplemental Magic products, Vanguard. Mark talks one of the first supplemental Magic products, Vanguard. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 155 155 Drive to Work #155 - Keeping Secrets full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork155_keepingsecrets.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8e0ad0f Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1718 Mark talks about keeping secrets secret. Mark talks about keeping secrets secret. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 154 154 Drive to Work #154 - Design 101 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork154_design101.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8454ef85 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1857 Mark talks about the most common mistakes designers make. Mark talks about the most common mistakes designers make. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 153 153 Drive to Work #153 - Who's Who: R and D, The Second Wave full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork153_whoswhosecondwave.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c306f2da Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1756 Mark gives his second podcast about the people who have made Magic. Mark gives his second podcast about the people who have made Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 152 152 Drive to Work #152 - Unhinged, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork152_unhingedpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79ab45d9 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2352 Mark completes his series on the design of Unhinged. Mark completes his series on the design of Unhinged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 151 151 Drive to Work #151 - Unhinged, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork151_unhingedpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f7ca07f Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2113 Mark continues with part 4 of his five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Mark continues with part 4 of his five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 150 150 Drive to Work #150 - 2002 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork150_2002.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1b19b67 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2444 Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2002. Mark continues his 20 years in 20 podcasts with the year 2002. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 149 149 Drive to Work #149 - Unhinged, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork149_unhingedpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e414d33 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2112 Mark continues with part 3 of his five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Mark continues with part 3 of his five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 148 148 Drive to Work #148 - Unhinged, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork148_unhingedpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/215e6d26 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1969 Mark continues with part 2 of his five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Mark continues with part 2 of his five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 147 147 Drive to Work #147 - Unhinged, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork147_unhingedpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/732ca57b Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2241 Mark starts a five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Mark starts a five-part series on the design of Unhinged. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 146 146 Drive to Work #146 - Restraint full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork146_restraint.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dc04200 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1881 Mark talks about how restraint is important to design. Mark talks about how restraint is important to design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 145 145 Drive to Work #145 - Getting a Job in R&D full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork145_gettingajobinrandd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca4820ad Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2061 Mark describes how to get a job in R&D Mark describes how to get a job in R&D Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 144 144 Drive to Work #144 - Redflagging full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork144_redflagging.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/006762df Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2019 Mark explains redflagging and the common red flags. Mark explains redflagging and the common red flags. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 143 143 Drive to Work #143 - Invitational, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork143_invitationalpart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34301e77 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2227 Mark finishes his podcast series on the Duelist Invitational. Mark finishes his podcast series on the Duelist Invitational. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 142 142 Drive to Work #142 - Inspiration full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork142inspiration.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64cd884a Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1612 Mark answers the question: Where do you get your inspiration? Mark answers the question: Where do you get your inspiration? Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 141 141 Drive to Work #141 - 2001 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork141_2001.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79f537fd Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1912 Mark continues his "20 Years in 20 Podcast" series, exploring the year 2001. Mark continues his "20 Years in 20 Podcast" series, exploring the year 2001. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 140 140 Drive to Work #140 - Rise of the Eldrazi, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork140_riseoftheeldrazipart5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0750d2d0 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1987 Mark concludes his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Mark concludes his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 139 139 Drive to Work #139 - Rise of the Eldrazi, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork139_riseoftheeldrazipart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/674cacc3 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1859 Mark continues with part 4 of his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Mark continues with part 4 of his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 138 138 Drive to Work #138 - Playtesting full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork138_playtesting.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c27935c Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2004 Mark talks all about what goes into playtesting during design (and a little bit during development). Mark talks all about what goes into playtesting during design (and a little bit during development). Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 137 137 Drive to Work #137 - Rise of the Eldrazi, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork137_riseoftheeldrazipart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83f173ea Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2184 Mark continues with part 3 of his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Mark continues with part 3 of his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 136 136 Drive to Work #136 - Rise of the Eldrazi, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork136_riseoftheeldrazipart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2d38fc9 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1791 Mark continues with part 2 of his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Mark continues with part 2 of his five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 135 135 Drive to Work #135 - Rise of the Eldrazi, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork135_rizeoftheeldrazipart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ad48f98 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2138 Mark starts a five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi Mark starts a five-part series on the design of Rise of the Eldrazi Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 134 134 Drive to Work #134 - Art full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork134_art.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6512e832 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2094 Mark shares a ride Matt Cavotta and they talk all about the role of art in Magic. Mark shares a ride Matt Cavotta and they talk all about the role of art in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 133 133 Drive to Work #133 - Designing Commons full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork133_designingcommons.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20b07317 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1865 Mark today talks about the challenges of designing common cards. Mark today talks about the challenges of designing common cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 132 132 Drive to Work #132 - Story Through Design full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork132_storythroughdesign.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78c6ea84 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2030 Mark talks about how we tell stories through design. Mark talks about how we tell stories through design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 131 131 Drive to Work #131 - Story History full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork131_storyhistory.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a45047a Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2147 Mark talks about the history of the story of Magic. Mark talks about the history of the story of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 130 130 Drive to Work #130 - 2000 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork130_2000.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bda26b3f Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1796 Mark continues his "20 Years in 20 Podcast" series, exploring the year 2000. Mark continues his "20 Years in 20 Podcast" series, exploring the year 2000. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 129 129 Drive to Work #129 - Worldwake, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork129_worldwake3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8aa866f8 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2183 Mark completes his series about the design of Worldwake. Mark completes his series about the design of Worldwake. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 128 128 Drive to Work #128 - Worldwake, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork128_worldwake2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e67dbe40 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 Mark continues his series about the design of Worldwake. Mark continues his series about the design of Worldwake. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 127 127 Drive to Work #127 - Worldwake, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork127_worldwake1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a454217 Fri, 30 May 2014 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1838 Mark starts with the first (of a three-part series) about the design of Worldwake. Mark starts with the first (of a three-part series) about the design of Worldwake. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 126 126 Drive to Work #126 - Lenticular Design, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork126_lenticular2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7576312 Fri, 30 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2094 Mark concludes his podcast on Lenticular Design. Mark concludes his podcast on Lenticular Design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 125 125 Drive to Work #125 - Lenticular Design, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork125_lenticular1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2955f64 Fri, 23 May 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1744 Mark starts a two-part podcast about a new design concept. Mark starts a two-part podcast about a new design concept. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 124 124 Drive to Work #124 - Creature Types full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork124_creaturetypes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb49d6a8 Fri, 23 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2034 Mark talks the impact creature types have on design and vice versa. Mark talks the impact creature types have on design and vice versa. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 123 123 Drive to Work #123 - Who's Who in R&D, Wave 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork123whoswho.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab208b28 Fri, 16 May 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2572 Mark talks about different people who were instrumental in the making of Magic. Mark talks about different people who were instrumental in the making of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 122 122 Drive to Work #122 - Repetition full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork122repetition.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1213466e Fri, 16 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1691 Mark talks about the role repetition takes in Magic design. Mark talks about the role repetition takes in Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 121 121 Drive to Work #121 - Zendikar Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork121zendikarpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0299330a Fri, 09 May 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2439 Mark finishes his discussion of Zendikar in Part 4. Mark finishes his discussion of Zendikar in Part 4. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 120 120 Drive to Work #120 - Zendikar Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork120zendikarpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14b25c23 Fri, 09 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1934 Mark continues his discussion of Zendikar in Part 3. Mark continues his discussion of Zendikar in Part 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 119 119 Drive to Work #119 - 1999 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork1191999.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95d3c05d Fri, 02 May 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1783 Mark discusses many of the stories of the designs of cards and cycles in Zendikar. Mark discusses many of the stories of the designs of cards and cycles in Zendikar. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 118 118 Drive to Work #118 - Zendikar Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork118zendikarpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0a3f5d3 Fri, 02 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2646 Mark shares stories about his time producing the Pro Tour video coverage. Mark shares stories about his time producing the Pro Tour video coverage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 117 117 Drive to Work #117 - Zendikar Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork117zendikar1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5e6b719 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1882 Mark discusses many of the stories of the designs of cards and cycles in Zendikar. Mark discusses many of the stories of the designs of cards and cycles in Zendikar. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 116 116 Drive to Work #116 - Pro Tour Coverage full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork116ptcoverage.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd8f9928 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2817 Mark shares stories about his time producing the Pro Tour video coverage. Mark shares stories about his time producing the Pro Tour video coverage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 115 115 Drive to Work #115 - 20 Things That Were Going to Kill Magic Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork115twentythings2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07ac007f Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1992 Mark finishes his examination of 20 controversies of magic history. Mark finishes his examination of 20 controversies of magic history. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 114 114 Drive to Work #114 - 20 Things That Were Going to Kill Magic Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork114twentythings1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc760416 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1825 Mark examines 20 controversies of magic history. Mark examines 20 controversies of magic history. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 113 113 Drive to Work #113 - Day in the Life full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork113_dayinthelife.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37990e3f Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1936 Mark talks what a typical day is like for a R&D member. Mark talks what a typical day is like for a R&D member. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 112 112 Drive to Work #112 - 1998 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork112_1998.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba1168db Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1755 Mark shares a look at 1998 with his 20 Years in 20 Podcasts series. Mark shares a look at 1998 with his 20 Years in 20 Podcasts series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 111 111 Drive to Work #111 - Judgment Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork111judgmentpart3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0292b497 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1788 Mark shares the third part in his series Mark on Judgment, the third set in the Odyssey Block. Mark shares the third part in his series Mark on Judgment, the third set in the Odyssey Block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 110 110 Drive to Work #110 - Judgment Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork110judgmentpart2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ad6d6a9 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1876 Mark continues his talk about Judgment, the third set in the Odyssey Block. Mark continues his talk about Judgment, the third set in the Odyssey Block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 109 109 Drive to Work #109 - Judgment Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork109_judgmentpart1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02b2d348 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1727 Mark talks about Judgment, the third set in the Odyssey Block. Mark talks about Judgment, the third set in the Odyssey Block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 108 108 Drive to Work #108 - Invitational Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork108_invitationalpart4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7adc9d34 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2090 Mark talks about The Duelist/Magic Invitationals 7, 8, and 9. Mark talks about The Duelist/Magic Invitationals 7, 8, and 9. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 107 107 Drive to Work #107 - Design Skeleton full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork107_designskeleton.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c55c14 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2334 Mark talks about an important design tool called the design skeleton. Mark talks about an important design tool called the design skeleton. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 106 106 Drive to Work #106 - Games with R&D full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork106_gamedwithrandd.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8276bff8 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1945 Mark takes a look back at R&D and talks about the many games we played. Mark takes a look back at R&D and talks about the many games we played. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 105 105 Drive to Work #105 - 1997 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork105year1997.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29da730 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1764 Mark talks about 1997 in another of his 20 Years in 20 Podcast series. Mark talks about 1997 in another of his 20 Years in 20 Podcast series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 104 104 Drive to Work #104 - Meet My Mom full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork104meetmom.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8053f405 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1887 Mark has a podcast with his mom. Mark has a podcast with his mom. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 103 103 Drive to Work #103 - Maro full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork103maro.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf527d8e Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1939 Mark talks about the card with his namesake. Mark talks about the card with his namesake. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 102 102 Drive to Work #102 - Evolution full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork102evolution.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/357226b6 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1939 Mark talks about how the ever-changing nature of Magic impacts its design. Mark talks about how the ever-changing nature of Magic impacts its design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 101 101 Drive to Work #101 - Torment, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork101torment3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36a7e783 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1949 Mark continues with the third part of the Torment discussion. Mark continues with the third part of the Torment discussion. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 100 100 Drive to Work #100 - Torment, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork100torment2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa4e8f79 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2794 Mark continues his series on the design of Torment. Mark continues his series on the design of Torment. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 99 99 Drive to Work #99 - Torment, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork99torment1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0f4af69 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1833 Mark starts with first in his series on the design of Torment. Mark starts with first in his series on the design of Torment. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 98 98 Drive to Work #98 - 1996 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork98year1996.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b58f1e22 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 Mark focuses on the fourth year of Magic-1996. Mark focuses on the fourth year of Magic-1996. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 97 97 Drive to Work #97 - Blogatog full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork97blogatog.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a338f74c Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2090 Mark talks all about his Tumblr blog. Mark talks all about his Tumblr blog. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 96 96 Drive to Work #96 - New World Order full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork96nwo.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a5def6f Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1756 Mark talks about how the New World Order came to be and what it means to design. Mark talks about how the New World Order came to be and what it means to design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 95 95 Drive to Work #95 - Emotional Connection full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork95emotionalconnection.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19528b97 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1738 Mark talks about the importance of an emotional connection between the game and the players. Mark talks about the importance of an emotional connection between the game and the players. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 94 94 Drive to Work #94 - Invitational, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork94invitational3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf016510 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2174 Mark continues his series on the history of the Invitational, taking about the ones in Sydney and Capetown. Mark continues his series on the history of the Invitational, taking about the ones in Sydney and Capetown. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 93 93 Drive to Work #93 - Top Down Design full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork93topdown.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19c42720 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1852 Mark looks at how we design when we start from the flavor. Mark looks at how we design when we start from the flavor. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 92 92 Drive to Work #92 - Mailbag with Matt full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork92mailwithmatt.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f320e753 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2074 Mark does his first mailbag column with his special carpool guest, Matt Cavotta Mark does his first mailbag column with his special carpool guest, Matt Cavotta Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 91 91 Drive to Work #91 - Names full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork91names.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b0eabdb Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2519 Mark chats with Matt Cavotta about the role of card names. Mark chats with Matt Cavotta about the role of card names. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 90 90 Drive to Work #90 - Stages of Design full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork90stagesofdesign.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1ed84fd Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2977 Mark starts a discussion on the five stages Magic design has gone through. Mark starts a discussion on the five stages Magic design has gone through. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 89 89 Drive to Work #89 - Theros, Part 8 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork89theros8.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5e8fdb6 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3929 Mark concludes his discussion on Theros. Mark concludes his discussion on Theros. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 88 88 Drive to Work #88 - Theros, Part 7 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork88theros7.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b34e9a96 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:10:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2088 Mark continues discussing Theros in part 7. Mark continues discussing Theros in part 7. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 87 87 Drive to Work #87 - Year 1995 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork87year1995.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8011d561 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2027 Mark talks about the third year in Magic History and the year he started working for Wizards. Mark talks about the third year in Magic History and the year he started working for Wizards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 86 86 Drive to Work #86 - Theros, Part 6 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork86theros6.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49c2a29d Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2693 Mark continues discussing Theros in part 6. Mark continues discussing Theros in part 6. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 85 85 Drive to Work #85 - Theros, Part 5 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork85theros5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfd943e5 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:01:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1745 Mark turns in the fifth part of his Theros series. Mark turns in the fifth part of his Theros series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 84 84 Drive to Work #84 - Theros, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork84theros4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7c97e87 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1775 Mark returns to his Theros series with Part 4. Mark returns to his Theros series with Part 4. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 83 83 Drive to Work #83 - Rarities full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork83rarities.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3437755 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 22:51:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3267 Mark turns in one of the longest episodes yet, taking a step away from his Theros epic series. Mark turns in one of the longest episodes yet, taking a step away from his Theros epic series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 82 82 Drive to Work #82 - Theros, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork82theros3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23bf2e02 Fri, 27 Dec 2013 22:50:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 This is the third part of the epic eight-part series about designing Theros This is the third part of the epic eight-part series about designing Theros Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 81 81 Drive to Work #81 - Theros, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork81theros2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c46194e8 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2299 This is the second part of an epic eight-part series on the design of Theros This is the second part of an epic eight-part series on the design of Theros Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 80 80 Drive to Work #80 - Theros, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork80theros1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e839fc8 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1895 This is the first part of an epic eight-part series on the design of Theros This is the first part of an epic eight-part series on the design of Theros Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 79 79 Drive to Work #79 - Green full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork79green.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b244ca6 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2206 Mark finishes his series on color philosophy. He saves the most misunderstood color for last. Mark finishes his series on color philosophy. He saves the most misunderstood color for last. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 78 78 Drive to Work #78 - PT1 Video full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork78pt1video.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35947042 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1985 Mark talks about the crazy tale of the making of the video for the very first Pro Tour. Mark talks about the crazy tale of the making of the video for the very first Pro Tour. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 77 77 Drive to Work #77 - Creativity full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork77creativity.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdb33906 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 09:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1961 Mark talks about what he believes creativity is and how one can become more creative. Mark talks about what he believes creativity is and how one can become more creative. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 76 76 Drive to Work #76 - 1994 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork761994.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e353ee38 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2015 Mark talks about the second year of life of Magic. Mark talks about the second year of life of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 75 75 Drive to Work #75 - Enchantments full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork75enchantments.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71a71739 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2123 Mark finishes his podcast on card types with Enchantments. Mark finishes his podcast on card types with Enchantments. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 74 74 Drive to Work #74 - Magic Invitational, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork74invitational2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8228d23a Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2468 In this podcast, I talk about the Duelist Magic Invitationals in Barcelona and Kuala Lumpur. In this podcast, I talk about the Duelist Magic Invitationals in Barcelona and Kuala Lumpur. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 73 73 Drive to Work #73 - Magic Invitational, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork73invitational1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36097425 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2019 Mark talks about the Invitationals in Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro. Mark talks about the Invitationals in Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 72 72 Drive to Work #72 - Odyssey, Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork72odyssey4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/687b98b5 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2892 Mark concludes his podcast about Odyssey. Mark concludes his podcast about Odyssey. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 71 71 Drive to Work #71 - Odyssey, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork71odyssey3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72a37faa Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2375 The third part of Mark talking about Odyssey. The third part of Mark talking about Odyssey. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 70 70 Drive to Work #70 - Odyssey, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork70odyssey2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46d8bce5 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2726 Mark continues discussing the first set design he led, Odyssey. Mark continues discussing the first set design he led, Odyssey. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 69 69 Drive to Work #69 - Odyssey, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork69odyssey1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcab440e Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2144 Mark explores the design of the fourth set he led, Odyssey. Mark explores the design of the fourth set he led, Odyssey. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 68 68 Drive to Work #68 - Piggybacking full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork68piggybacking.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/239401e8 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1917 Mark talks about a design tool that he had dedicated an entire article to. Mark talks about a design tool that he had dedicated an entire article to. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 67 67 Drive to Work #67 - Creative full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork67creative.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f20954bd Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2251 Mark talks about what the creative team does. Mark talks about what the creative team does. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 66 66 Drive to Work #66 - Development full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork66development.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f36a6ce9 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2019 Mark spotlights the development side of Magic. Mark spotlights the development side of Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 65 65 Drive to Work #65 - Red full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork65red.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa2217d0 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 Mark discusses Red's role in Magic color theory. Mark discusses Red's role in Magic color theory. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 64 64 Drive to Work #64 - Walking the Planes full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork64walkingtheplanes.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ca8aecb Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2596 Mark discusses the Walking the Planes video series. Mark discusses the Walking the Planes video series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 63 63 Drive to Work #63 - 1993 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork63year1993.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/146bad24 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2033 Mark talks about the year 1993. Mark talks about the year 1993. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 62 62 Drive to Work #62 - Completion full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork62completion.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75e1c0e9 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1915 Mark completes his podcast about Communication Theory. Mark completes his podcast about Communication Theory. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 61 61 Drive to Work #61 - Surprise full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork61surprise_fix.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4ebd6a9 Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1794 Mark talks about Communication Theory. Mark talks about Communication Theory. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 60 60 Drive to Work #60 - Comfort full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork60comfort.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1f42fac Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2342 Mark talks about Communication Theory. Mark talks about Communication Theory. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 59 59 Drive to Work #59 - Champions of Kamigawa, Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork59chk3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc7dd7ad Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2545 Mark concludes his podcast about Champions of Kamigawa. Mark concludes his podcast about Champions of Kamigawa. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 58 58 Drive to Work #58 - Champions of Kamigawa, Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork58chk2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e78ebd6 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1875 Mark continues his podcast about Champions of Kamigawa. Mark continues his podcast about Champions of Kamigawa. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 57 57 Drive to Work #57 - Champions of Kamigawa, Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork57chk1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e97d6a3 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:20:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1689 Mark talks about Champions of Kamigawa. Mark talks about Champions of Kamigawa. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 56 56 Drive to Work #56 - Drive to Work full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork56dtw.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45c1bb9b Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1737 Mark talks about his podcast. Mark talks about his podcast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 55 55 Drive to Work #55 - Land full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork55land.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/053dfd93 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1979 Mark talks about lands in Magic. Mark talks about lands in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 54 54 Drive to Work #54 - Flavor Text full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork54flavortext.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c0fada7 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1873 Mark discusses flavor text. Mark discusses flavor text. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 53 53 Drive to Work #53 - Tales From The Boat full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork53fromtheboat.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2c18cc5 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:46:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2257 Mark talks about Magic's history with The Queen Mary, docked in Long Beach, California. Mark talks about Magic's history with The Queen Mary, docked in Long Beach, California. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 52 52 Drive to Work #52 - Black full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork52black.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdb2db19 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:45:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2246 Mark dives into the darkest of Magic's colors: Black. Mark dives into the darkest of Magic's colors: Black. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 51 51 Drive to Work #51 - Scars of Mirrodin - Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork51scarsofmirrodin4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/347449a5 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:16:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1770 Mark wraps up his discussions around Scars of Mirrodin with part four about the set. Mark wraps up his discussions around Scars of Mirrodin with part four about the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 50 50 Drive to Work #50 - Scars of Mirrodin - Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork50scarsofmirrodin3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fda23beb Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2445 Mark continues talking about Scars of Mirrodin with part three. Mark continues talking about Scars of Mirrodin with part three. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 49 49 Drive to Work #49 - Scars of Mirrodin - Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork48scarsofmirrodin2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b70af75a Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2226 Mark dives into Scars of Mirrodin with his second discussion about the set. Mark dives into Scars of Mirrodin with his second discussion about the set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 48 48 Drive to Work #48 - Scars of Mirrodin - Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork48scarsofmirrodin1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/982a35fc Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2198 Mark dives into Scars of Mirrodin with the first in a series about the set and the block. Mark dives into Scars of Mirrodin with the first in a series about the set and the block. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 47 47 Drive to Work #47 - Lessons Learned - Part 4 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork47lessonslearned4.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/011b497a Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 3107 Mark Rosewater shares part four of his lessons learned in Magic design. Mark Rosewater shares part four of his lessons learned in Magic design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 46 46 Drive to Work #46 - Instants and Sorceries full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork46instantssorceries.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53567baa Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2260 Mark Rosewater talks about Instants and Sorceries in Magic. Mark Rosewater talks about Instants and Sorceries in Magic. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 45 45 Drive to Work #45 - Meet My Dad full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork45generosewater.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5b7ce40 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 02:45:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1760 Mark Rosewater introduces his father Gene Rosewater. Mark Rosewater introduces his father Gene Rosewater. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 44 44 Drive to Work #44 - Making Magic full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork44makingmagic.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b849b76 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:45:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2066 Mark Rosewater talks about Making Magic, his column on DailyMTG.com. Mark Rosewater talks about Making Magic, his column on DailyMTG.com. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 43 43 Drive to Work #43 - Mirage - Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork43mirage3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42d19365 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2184 Mark Rosewater finishes his series talking about Mirage. Mark Rosewater finishes his series talking about Mirage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 42 42 Drive to Work #42 - Mirage - Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork42mirage2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbb76ce8 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1999 Mark Rosewater continues his three part series about Mirage. Mark Rosewater continues his three part series about Mirage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 41 41 Drive to Work #41 - Mirage - Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork41mirage1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd2145ce Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1956 Mark Rosewater starts off his three part series about Mirage. Mark Rosewater starts off his three part series about Mirage. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 40 40 Drive to Work #40 - Wizards of the Coast full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork40wizardsofthecoast.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9de3e63a Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:10:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2606 Mark Rosewater looks back and discusses the journey for Wizards of the Coast. Mark Rosewater looks back and discusses the journey for Wizards of the Coast. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 39 39 Drive to Work #39 - Randomness full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork39randomness.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68a73b38 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2436 Mark Rosewater dives into randomness in Magic and in game design. Mark Rosewater dives into randomness in Magic and in game design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 38 38 Drive to Work #38 - Unglued 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork38unglued2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7489bddb Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1863 Mark Rosewater talks about Unglued 2. Mark Rosewater talks about Unglued 2. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 37 37 Drive to Work #37 - Lessons Learned - Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork37lessonslearned3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abeb1541 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1764 Mark Rosewater discusses Unhinged in part 3 of his Lessons Learned series. Mark Rosewater discusses Unhinged in part 3 of his Lessons Learned series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 36 36 Drive to Work #36 - Tales From The Pit full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork36talesfromthepit.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d28347af Fri, 31 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1759 Mark Rosewater talks about his comic, Tales From The Pit. Mark Rosewater talks about his comic, Tales From The Pit. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 35 35 Drive to Work #35 - Blue full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork35blue.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fab5690 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1731 Mark Rosewater dives into blue in Magic's color pie. Mark Rosewater dives into blue in Magic's color pie. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 34 34 Drive to Work #34 - Future Sight - Part 3 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork34futuresight3.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad2cda56 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1785 Mark Rosewater wraps up his series about Future Sight with Part 3. Mark Rosewater wraps up his series about Future Sight with Part 3. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 33 33 Drive to Work #33 - Future Sight - Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork33futuresight2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ebb204c Fri, 10 May 2013 08:45:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1760 Mark Rosewater continues his discussion about Future Sight with Part 2 of the series. Mark Rosewater continues his discussion about Future Sight with Part 2 of the series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 32 32 Drive to Work #32 - Future Sight - Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork32futuresight1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f98bd03 Fri, 03 May 2013 09:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1838 Mark Rosewater dives into the Time Spiral set Future Sight with Part 1 of a series. Mark Rosewater dives into the Time Spiral set Future Sight with Part 1 of a series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 31 31 Drive to Work #31 - Lessons I Have Learned - Part 2 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork31lessons2.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19570f10 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1820 Mark Rosewater finishes his two part series about the lessons he's learned from designing Magic sets. Mark Rosewater finishes his two part series about the lessons he's learned from designing Magic sets. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 30 30 Drive to Work #30 - Lessons I Have Learned - Part 1 full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork30lessons1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bba14226 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:45:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1659 Mark Rosewater starts a two part series about the lessons he's learned from the sets he's lead in design. Mark Rosewater starts a two part series about the lessons he's learned from the sets he's lead in design. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 29 29 Drive to Work #29 - Creatures full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork29creatures.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05e8f9d3 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1673 Mark Rosewater hits the road and talks about creatures in this episode. Mark Rosewater hits the road and talks about creatures in this episode. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 28 28 Drive to Work #28 - Planar Chaos full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork28planarchaos.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43695d56 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:15:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1875 Mark Rosewater talks about the set Planar Chaos. Mark Rosewater talks about the set Planar Chaos. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 27 27 Drive to Work #27 - Bad Cards full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork27badcards.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1b5df6e Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1869 Mark Rosewater expects traffic on the road, and so he picks a topic that he can talk extra about: Bad Cards. Mark Rosewater expects traffic on the road, and so he picks a topic that he can talk extra about: Bad Cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 26 26 Drive to Work #26 - White full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork26white.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/851e31c0 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:33:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1682 Mark Rosewater talks about white and its place in the color pie. Mark Rosewater talks about white and its place in the color pie. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 25 25 Drive to Work #25 - Homelands full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork25Homelands.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66a2ccdd Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:33:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1897 Mark Rosewater talks about Homelands, a set he didn't design, didn't develop and wasn't even at Wizards during it. Mark Rosewater talks about Homelands, a set he didn't design, didn't develop and wasn't even at Wizards during it. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 24 24 Drive to Work #24 - The Mana System full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork24Mana_3of3haho5u.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/977fc777 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:15:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1711 Mark Rosewater talks about the concept of the Mana System. Mark Rosewater talks about the concept of the Mana System. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 23 23 Drive to Work #23 - The Color Pie full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork23ColorPie_d5z12sxuq8.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/487621b3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1769 Mark Rosewater talks about the concept of the Color Pie. Mark Rosewater talks about the concept of the Color Pie. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 22 22 Drive to Work #22 - The Trading Card Genre full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork22_TCGs_tpot3xo4f.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db0d5f45 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1691 Mark Rosewater talks about the concept of the Trading Card Genre. Mark Rosewater talks about the concept of the Trading Card Genre. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 21 21 Drive to Work #21 - Innistrad, Part Three full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork21_innistrad_pt3_w2trsqj9b.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea92dbb8 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1768 Mark Rosewater finishes his Innistrad series. Mark Rosewater finishes his Innistrad series. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 20 20 Drive to Work #20 - Innistrad, Part Two full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetoworkep20_lvbdooap7o.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec588dfc Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:40:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1933 Mark Rosewater talks about Innistrad some more. Mark Rosewater talks about Innistrad some more. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 19 19 Drive to Work #19 - Innistrad, Part One full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork19innistrad_pt1.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5fe8af7 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:40:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1743 Mark Rosewater talks about Innistrad. Mark Rosewater talks about Innistrad. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 18 18 Drive to Work #18 - Artifacts full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork18artifacts.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/811ab150 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:20:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1761 Mark Rosewater talks about artifacts. Mark Rosewater talks about artifacts. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 17 17 Drive to Work #17 - On the Duelist full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetoworkep17ontheduelist.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14331871 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1690 Mark Rosewater talks about the Duelist Magazine. Mark Rosewater talks about the Duelist Magazine. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 16 16 Drive to Work #16 - Talking Urza's Saga full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/drivetowork16talkingurzassaga.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ab36dd5 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1970 Mark Rosewater talks about Urza's Saga. Mark Rosewater talks about Urza's Saga. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 15 15 Drive to Work #15 - Codenames full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp15Codenames.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/771915d7 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1841 Mark Rosewater talks about codenames. Mark Rosewater talks about codenames. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 14 14 Drive to Work #14 - Pro Tour full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp14%20ProTour.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/79c9f712 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1825 Mark Rosewater talks about the creation of the Pro Tour. Mark Rosewater talks about the creation of the Pro Tour. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 13 13 Drive to Work #13 - Unglued full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp13Unglued.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b82eff2 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2395 Mark Rosewater talks about Unglued. Mark Rosewater talks about Unglued. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 12 12 Drive to Work #12 - Great Designer Search full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp12GDS.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d541976 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1819 Mark Rosewater talks about the Great Designer Search Mark Rosewater talks about the Great Designer Search Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 11 11 Drive to Work #11 - 10 Things Every Game Needs full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp11TenThings.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5717b6cd Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1871 Mark Rosewater talks about a popular article he did called "10 Things Every Game Needs." Mark Rosewater talks about a popular article he did called "10 Things Every Game Needs." Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 10 10 Drive to Work #10 - Time Spiral full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp10TimeSpiral.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f958956 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:45:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1980 Mark Rosewater talks about the Time Spiral set. It's his most-requested topic! Mark Rosewater talks about the Time Spiral set. It's his most-requested topic! Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 9 9 Drive to Work #9 - Psychographics full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp9Psychographics.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b70e42f Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1957 Mark Rosewater talks about the psychographics of Magic players: Timmy, Johnny, and Spike. Mark Rosewater talks about the psychographics of Magic players: Timmy, Johnny, and Spike. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 8 8 Drive to Work #8 - Cycling full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp8Cycling.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/94e33fdd Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1720 Mark Rosewater talks about Cycling. Mark Rosewater talks about Cycling. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 7 7 Drive to Work #7 - Alliances full http://media.wizards.com/2017/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp7Alliances.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee35cfee Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1767 Mark Rosewater talks about the Alliances set. Mark Rosewater talks about the Alliances set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 6 6 Drive to Work #6 - Gold full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp6Gold.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e7a249d Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 2133 Mark Rosewater talks about gold cards. Mark Rosewater talks about gold cards. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 5 5 Drive to Work #5 - Ravnica full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp5Ravnica.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/03b045ed Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1636 Mark Rosewater talks about the Ravnica set. Mark Rosewater talks about the Ravnica set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 4 4 Drive to Work #4 - Invasion full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp4Invasion.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2567bd7d Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1796 Mark Rosewater talks about the Invasion set. Mark Rosewater talks about the Invasion set. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 3 3 Drive to Work #3 - Planeswalkers full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp3Planeswalkers.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/523069e2 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1897 Maro carpools with Matt Cavotta as the two talk about how the planeswalker card type came to be. Maro carpools with Matt Cavotta as the two talk about how the planeswalker card type came to be. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 2 2 Drive to Work #2 - Zendikar full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp2Zendikar.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5819d8c9 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1893 Maro explains how his idea for a "land set" turned into one of the best selling sets of all time. Maro explains how his idea for a "land set" turned into one of the best selling sets of all time. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No 1 1 Drive to Work #1 - Tempest full http://media.wizards.com/podcasts/magic/DrivetoWorkEp1.m4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d29c7945 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700 Mark Rosewater Mark Rosewater 1702 In his very first podcast, Maro talks about leading his very first design, Tempest. In his very first podcast, Maro talks about leading his very first design, Tempest. Magic The Gathering, MTG, CCG, games, mark rosewater, game design, duels of the planeswalkers No