http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:24:46 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/feed/? http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/new-site-launched-t128.htm gleemax MtG Player Union: Register.

If anyone sees this, I hope to see you on the new boards where we're really getting things done.]]> Main Forum Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:24:46 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/new-site-launched-t128.htm#1078 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/new-site-launched-t128.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/players-corner-f4/mtg-in-luxemburg-t127.htm Ilfirin Hello. I'm new to this community so please excuse me if i make some mistakes at first. As the Topic says I'm looking for casual MTG Players or even Pro's to sometimes organize some tournaments in Luxembourg(and surroundings) or simply attend tournament's in Luxemburg's Caverne du Gobelin. I do this in order not to have to wait for months(s) because there is no MTG tournament and to make sure that there are enough people participating because it happens sometimes that there are not enough ... Players' Corner Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:23:30 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/players-corner-f4/mtg-in-luxemburg-t127.htm#1075 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/players-corner-f4/mtg-in-luxemburg-t127.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/players-corner-f4/worlds-travel-t126.htm tine rus Well, I dunno if anybody still checks this forum or not, but still, no harm trying... In a week i'm going away to do some travelling in south america. since i'm part of my country's national team and also never played at worlds before, i'm very eager to go there regardless of this travel arrangement of mine. so i'm thinking of flying over to memphis (grrr... wizards could have picked a more accessible location, but ok...) from la paz in bolivia. i'm wondering if there are some players from ... Players' Corner Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:53:09 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/players-corner-f4/worlds-travel-t126.htm#1069 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/players-corner-f4/worlds-travel-t126.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/we-have-overcome-t125.htm Reindeercards
Thanks to everyone for sticking in there and making us an effective voice for organized play!

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http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/news/09052008]]> Main Forum Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:26:09 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/we-have-overcome-t125.htm#1066 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/we-have-overcome-t125.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/dead-board-is-dead-t124.htm gleemax


Is there anybody out there? ]]> Main Forum Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:38:01 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/dead-board-is-dead-t124.htm#1062 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/dead-board-is-dead-t124.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/organized-play-overhaul-final-plans-to-be-announced-at-gama-in-april-t99.htm MagicRage http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dci/announce/dci20080221a

"The details of the plans to expand the reach of tournament play are still being worked on, and the final plans will be unveiled during the Gama Trade Show convention to be held in Las Vegas on April 20-23, 2008."]]> Main Forum Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:25:52 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/organized-play-overhaul-final-plans-to-be-announced-at-gama-in-april-t99.htm#849 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/organized-play-overhaul-final-plans-to-be-announced-at-gama-in-april-t99.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/updates-in-alara-t122.htm peterakeley in case you have missed it wotc dropped a bomb tonight with their anouncement on the home page... "Set Size We have received a tremendous amount of feedback from fans that the volume of cards released each year is too high. After evaluating the set sizes, we have decided that card sets will be smaller than they have traditionally been. For example, the set size for the Shards of Alara block is as follows: Shards of Alara: 249 "Paper" (codename): 145 "Scissors" (codename): 145 The ... Main Forum Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:54:11 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/updates-in-alara-t122.htm#1046 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/updates-in-alara-t122.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/and-what-about-magic-online-t5.htm antoine ruel Once for all, sorry about the english mistakes, being french sometimes sucks. This forum's goal being to try to save the pro tours, and to find answers so that people can still earn their lives playing magic the gathering, i would be glad to have everyone's opinion about cash tournaments which could be hold on magic online. First, i have to assume that winning money (or tix) on magic online would be allowed, that wizards would eventually redeem tix into cash, and that MODO III would ... Main Forum Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:57:12 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/and-what-about-magic-online-t5.htm#13 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/and-what-about-magic-online-t5.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/hostels-in-hollywood-t121.htm Shadowhunter483 Does anyone know of any good ones? I'm staying for 1 night and something for a decent price would be good. PT Hollywood Sat, 17 May 2008 05:14:03 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/hostels-in-hollywood-t121.htm#1044 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/hostels-in-hollywood-t121.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/chilling-before-after-pt-hollywood-t120.htm Kev Hi all, I am a Dutchie that will be playing Hollywood, but I also planned a small vacation around the PT. I am wondering whether someone knows about some cheap hostels close to the venue, Malibu and/or Venice beach. I am also looking for cool people that I can chill with over there. If you wanna know what kinda person I am, just try to combine Wessel and Ruud to 1 person, and I am pretty close to it, although i obviously am not as sexy as these guys (close though ) I prolly wont ... PT Hollywood Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:12:36 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/chilling-before-after-pt-hollywood-t120.htm#1041 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/chilling-before-after-pt-hollywood-t120.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/choose-your-own-standard-t86.htm Shadowhunter483 It seemed like it was well received at the Invitational this year, what do you guys think of it as a constructed format? For anyone who doesn't know here are the rules. You pick any core set from 6th or above and two blocks. The banned list is anything banned in legacy or anything banned in its own block. Main Forum Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:17:08 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/choose-your-own-standard-t86.htm#685 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/choose-your-own-standard-t86.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/anyone-need-someone-to-room-with-t118.htm Kurce First off, I apologize if this is the incorrect place for this. I looked and I didn't see a clear-cut place for this type of question. If one of the mods can move this if this is in the incorrect place, that would be awesome. About a month ago, I won a PTQ to go to Hollywood. So, looks like I need to find someone to room with. I was wondering if anyone is still needing someone. I would like to share one of the 2-bed rooms on site if possible. If someone has a better idea for sharing ... PT Hollywood Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:22:22 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/anyone-need-someone-to-room-with-t118.htm#1028 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/anyone-need-someone-to-room-with-t118.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-birmingham-f12/gp-birmingham-venue-details-t42.htm Luke 31st May & 1st June Format: Block Constructed Tournament Location: NEC Birmingham Pavilion 1 Birmingham UK Expect it to be huge, GPT's all over England and the continent. Theres a big feeling about this event in the UK and Wizards UK are plugging T.O's and players about the event. Enjoy Block Constructed and the wonderful town of Birmingham! If anyone needs help getting to Birmingham let me know and I'll do my best to help work out travel for you! GP Birmingham Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:09:39 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-birmingham-f12/gp-birmingham-venue-details-t42.htm#396 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-birmingham-f12/gp-birmingham-venue-details-t42.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/why-acquisition-is-a-big-priority-t114.htm TrickJarrett I don't know if any of you are familiar with Google Web Trends and what information it provides, but this is a pretty visual explanation as to why Wizards is shifting gears in an effort to re-ignite the base of the game. Google Web Trends for 'magic the gathering' I'm going to write an article about it for mananation next week. -- Trick Main Forum Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:56:21 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/why-acquisition-is-a-big-priority-t114.htm#999 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/why-acquisition-is-a-big-priority-t114.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-for-charity-t45.htm Shadowhunter483 Do you think it would be possible to have a charity tournament? This is another thing I think Wizards isn't focusing on. Why not get a bunch of pros together and then they play magic for a charity of their choice. Kinda like celebrity poker showdown. I think it would be a good idea and it would show magic in a good light. What do you guys think? Main Forum Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:43:35 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-for-charity-t45.htm#401 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-for-charity-t45.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/midwest-us-local-chapter-t117.htm DgiDraco Tim Morrison
Indianapolis Indiana
tjmorrison@bsu.edu]]> Main Forum Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:41:25 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/midwest-us-local-chapter-t117.htm#1013 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/midwest-us-local-chapter-t117.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/oops-t116.htm Raph
Sorry about that!
Raph]]> PT Hollywood Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:12:27 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/oops-t116.htm#1011 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/pt-hollywood-f5/oops-t116.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-birmingham-f12/hotels-in-birmingham-t115.htm Espennordahl
-Espen]]> GP Birmingham Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:29:09 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-birmingham-f12/hotels-in-birmingham-t115.htm#1009 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-birmingham-f12/hotels-in-birmingham-t115.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/jumping-on-the-wotc-bashing-bandwagon-t111.htm crabchef Basically I wrote an article (it's very brief and is only part I of many to come) about the ongoing problem with WOTC. I fully support this site and I hope that the owners will grant me permission to post their articles on the pileshuffle site as we get a lot of traffic and spread the awareness. Anyway, here's the article. I tried to refrain from using any ideas gathered from this forum until i've been further notified that it's ok. So, please drop me a line moderators! http://www.pileshuffle.com/index.php?action=blogViewPost&postId=77 Main Forum Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:29:57 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/jumping-on-the-wotc-bashing-bandwagon-t111.htm#979 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/jumping-on-the-wotc-bashing-bandwagon-t111.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/how-likely-are-you-to-take-part-in-a-buy-in-tournament-t108.htm Raph
If you take part in the poll, try to add some comments about your answer:
Does it depend on where the tournament takes place? How much the buy-in is? What if you can qualify online?

Merci!

Raph]]> Main Forum Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:52:44 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/how-likely-are-you-to-take-part-in-a-buy-in-tournament-t108.htm#946 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/how-likely-are-you-to-take-part-in-a-buy-in-tournament-t108.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/web-programmer-needed-for-mtgplayersunioncom-t102.htm misterorange Hey everybody, the union is in dire need of a nice web programmer who can help us get more official. This would consist of installing and maintaining a phpbb and Wordpress installation. Heavy edits would be necessary to both, including custom programming to setup a signup process for official members of the union. Graphic design/skills would be appreciated, but right now we just need a PHP guru who can help us get going beyond this free forum we have right now. Please PM me if ... Main Forum Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:03:14 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/web-programmer-needed-for-mtgplayersunioncom-t102.htm#875 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/web-programmer-needed-for-mtgplayersunioncom-t102.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-is-over-for-the-us-says-foreign-minister-of-france-t109.htm Reindeercards http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/12/europe/france.php Bernard Kouchner, the foreign minister of France and a longtime humanitarian, diplomatic and political activist on the international scene, says that whoever succeeds President George W. Bush may restore something of the United States' battered image and standing overseas, but that "the magic is over." In a wide-ranging conversation with Roger Cohen of the International Herald Tribune at the launch of a Forum for ... Main Forum Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:53:21 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-is-over-for-the-us-says-foreign-minister-of-france-t109.htm#959 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-is-over-for-the-us-says-foreign-minister-of-france-t109.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/the-latest-developments-t106.htm Eelco1972 Hey people, In the Union's Representitives part of the Forum we have been gently preparing for the next level of this website and the ideas we have for the Union. A possible approach to handling the future of especially the website part of these ideas have been approved by Raph and in the next couple of days i'm going to contact TobiH and Evan to have some brainstorm sessions. The idea is to have some sort of plan for the near future up before some of us leave for Vienna and possibly ... Main Forum Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:34:35 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/the-latest-developments-t106.htm#942 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/the-latest-developments-t106.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/some-news-t105.htm Raph Hello people, don't think we have forgotten about you! We are currently working on the best way to build the new website, and it might take a little time, but Evan and Eelco threw some good ideas to the pot. About the Union's name: For now it's here to stay. As we open the new website, we'll decide wether or not we keep it. I've been silently following the discussion on the other topic and keep in mind the suggestions. I'll give you updates on what's going on soon! Raph Main Forum Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:30:09 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/some-news-t105.htm#924 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/some-news-t105.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/starcity-takes-sides-t95.htm Reindeercards http://www.starcitygames.com/php/news/article/15476.html]]> Main Forum Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:49:56 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/starcity-takes-sides-t95.htm#806 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/starcity-takes-sides-t95.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/are-we-committed-to-mtg-players-union-being-the-official-name-t101.htm Reindeercards Are we committed to "Mtg Player's Union" being the official name? The word "union" is considered to be a negative term by somewhere between a third to half of the people in the US. Think of it as being similar to a priest belonging to an organization with the word "whorehouse" in its title. Even if its not a whorehouse in the sense of The Bunny Ranch, a priest would having difficulties joining and passionately defending the organization. I understand this ... Main Forum Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:31:23 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/are-we-committed-to-mtg-players-union-being-the-official-name-t101.htm#872 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/are-we-committed-to-mtg-players-union-being-the-official-name-t101.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-brussels-f11/llm-or-shadowmore-t104.htm Pokemon This gp its gonna be with Shadowmoreż GP Brussels Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:35:10 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-brussels-f11/llm-or-shadowmore-t104.htm#921 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/gp-brussels-f11/llm-or-shadowmore-t104.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/social-structure-of-the-union-t98.htm DgiDraco posted this in the wrong forum Hey everyone, First off let me say thank you to Raph and everyone for voicing thier opinions to wizards at KL. Due to the nature of the formation of our union, we need to establish certain guidelines (Bi-laws) in which we are established to be taken seriously. We have two groups of people in this union (Pros, and Joes) and we need to be able to adhear to both of them. We also have one of the most diverse cultures in the world, but we are within ourselves ... Main Forum Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:52:30 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/social-structure-of-the-union-t98.htm#815 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/social-structure-of-the-union-t98.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/misconception-about-casual-players-t100.htm TobiH I think there is one serious misconception about the so-called "casual" players. And that is, that everyone starts playing Magic as a casual player. Yes, the decks and formats (multiplayer, for example) played by beginners tend to resemble those of the self-proclaimed casual players, and beginning players are sometimes scared by the tournament scene and reluctant to join it, but that's not exactly the same as genuinely not being interested in competition! Take me for example: ... Main Forum Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:49:22 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/misconception-about-casual-players-t100.htm#851 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/misconception-about-casual-players-t100.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/fixing-what-was-wrong-with-states-champs-t103.htm Reindeercards I understand States/Champs aren't coming back, at least as we used to know them. But they went away because they weren't working for WotC. If we take a look at why they didn't work and what could have been done to fix them, maybe we can help the same problems from cropping up again. These are the issues I can see 1) No one outside of WotC seemed to have any clue that Champs was unsuccessful. I understand WotC can't put out press releases proclaiming one of their tournament events ... Main Forum Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:57:50 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/fixing-what-was-wrong-with-states-champs-t103.htm#877 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/fixing-what-was-wrong-with-states-champs-t103.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/mtg-players-union-and-representation-t96.htm occisor I am relatively new to the debate over the PT changes, and the reasons for the formation of this union, (new baby means I've been away from mtg for a while), but it seems to me that a union like this can only act at best as a focus group for WoTC rather than an actual force for change. The biggest threat that the union can use against WoTC would be a boycott of an event, and you can't tell me that should this happen no-one who is quailified would turn up? - to an event where there is prize money ... Main Forum Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:18:01 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/mtg-players-union-and-representation-t96.htm#812 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/mtg-players-union-and-representation-t96.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/social-structure-of-the-union-t97.htm DgiDraco Hey everyone, First off let me say thank you to Raph and everyone for voicing thier opinions to wizards at KL. Due to the nature of the formation of our union, we need to establish certain guidelines (Bi-laws) in which we are established to be taken seriously. We have two groups of people in this union (Pros, and Joes) and we need to be able to adhear to both of them. We also have one of the most diverse cultures in the world, but we are within ourselves a culture. We represent people ... Support Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:44:56 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/social-structure-of-the-union-t97.htm#814 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/social-structure-of-the-union-t97.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/greatest-accomplishments-t93.htm kj_4247 With his latest win in Kuala Lumpur many have re-proclaimed Jon Finkel to be the greatest Magic player ever. His list of accomplishments is long and varied highlighted by 3 PT victories (tied for the second most ever) and a staggering 12 PT top 8s (the highest total on record). The only man that can even contend with his claim to all-time-best is of course Kai Budde. The German Juggernaut amassed 7 PT victories out of 9 top 8s (second most ever, behind Finkel). Kai is also the leader on both ... Main Forum Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:28:57 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/greatest-accomplishments-t93.htm#772 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/greatest-accomplishments-t93.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/news-from-kl-t89.htm Raph Hello people, the meeting in KL took place. Fried Meulders, Frank Karsten, Luis Scott Vargas, Ruud Warmenhoven and myself were attending. On WotC's side, Chris Galvin, Scott Larabee, Helene Bergeot and Devin Low were attending. The meeting lasted two hours and a half with questions asked and answers given. We will work on a summary of the meeting with the others and post it here as soon as it is ready. I am personnaly happy with how it went. Do not expect too much though! ... Main Forum Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:57:46 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/news-from-kl-t89.htm#741 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/news-from-kl-t89.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-comment-on-sponsorship-t64.htm rickiep00h There's been much talk of sponsorship of the Pro Tour lately, mostly in comparison to professional sports. I'd like to mention a few things. I'll use the example of American football, but this extends to most, if not all, of the major sport in this country (the US). First, in order to properly draw parallels, the NFL is to football as the DCI is to Magic, it is the overall governing/sanctioning body. It is in charge of rules and organization, and it handles some licensing for the teams ... Main Forum Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:00:09 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-comment-on-sponsorship-t64.htm#549 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-comment-on-sponsorship-t64.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-brazilian-overview-of-the-facts-and-regional-issues-t90.htm 7ropz Ladies and Gentlemen, first of all I would like to introduce myself: My name is Vinicius Santos Rodrigues, I live in Brazil and I am a regular player of this good game Magic: The Gathering and regular follower of the news within the game, championships and so on. As I follow the Pro-tours and Grand Prixes, something got my attention for that is the number of foreign players attending to some event. As a viewer of both sides of the matter, I believe that there are somethings that WToC could ... Main Forum Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:12:39 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-brazilian-overview-of-the-facts-and-regional-issues-t90.htm#747 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-brazilian-overview-of-the-facts-and-regional-issues-t90.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-online-account-ratings-with-dci-magic-the-gathering-ratings-t28.htm G0-DRAW I was wondering if anyone else thought that Magic Online ratings should affect DCI Magic the Gathering ratings and the reverse (DCI affect MODO ratings). I feel the DCI could improve the DCI ratings system, really do we have to wait until wednesday to view out changes to the DCI ratings? I would like to hear what others have to say regarding letting the DCI ratings move and be moved by Magic Online ratings. Main Forum Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:40:54 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-online-account-ratings-with-dci-magic-the-gathering-ratings-t28.htm#261 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/magic-online-account-ratings-with-dci-magic-the-gathering-ratings-t28.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/death-of-mss-i-m-in-100-t92.htm wombat45678 When WOTC cut the MSS I was absolutely devastated. Many of my closest friends became even closer by traveling around the country and playing magic. I had friends and relationships with people all across the east coast. Now it would seem that WOTC has driven a stake into my heart by canceling the MSS. I absolutely support the Mtg Players Union 100%. I am willing to do whatever it takes to make magic what it once was. Count me in to help with everything! Support Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:43:03 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/death-of-mss-i-m-in-100-t92.htm#757 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/death-of-mss-i-m-in-100-t92.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/supporting-the-players-union-t91.htm Azrael I've been playing Magic for over 13 years of my life with a modest number of tops eights in the past few years. While the amount of money offered on the pro tour is not of the greatest concern to me, the escalating expenses that have been passed onto the competitive/casual player base concern me greatly. For many years, we've had 'crises' where players drifted away from the game, and were replaced. I was never worried. But an alignment of various circumstances, especially the number ... Support Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:30:05 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/supporting-the-players-union-t91.htm#750 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/support-f3/supporting-the-players-union-t91.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/frank-karsten-s-summary-for-the-purpose-of-wotc-talks-at-pt-kl-t87.htm Eelco1972 Hi all, I wanted to be prepared for any meeting in Kuala Lumpur, so I read through all threads on this forum (skimmed over some) and thought about some ideas myself and then wrote a structured summary of all issues and ideas to give me a better overview of everything. If you have some time, please read through it and tell me if you don't agree with something or whether I am missing an important issue. I hope that with some suggestions, I can take this summary to KL and then have all our ... Main Forum Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:46:54 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/frank-karsten-s-summary-for-the-purpose-of-wotc-talks-at-pt-kl-t87.htm#711 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/frank-karsten-s-summary-for-the-purpose-of-wotc-talks-at-pt-kl-t87.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/pt-seattle-t85.htm Reindeercards There is no real PT Seattle at this point. But I'd like to brainstorm about how to make it a reality. And to be clear about what I'm talking about: I'm talking about the most intentionally cheap, lame-ass Pro tour event that could ever be imagined. WotC doesn't have the money to put on a real PT. So let's talk about how to do one, just one, on the cheap. And when I say intentionally lame-ass, that's exactly what I mean. There's no way to dress up a PT done cheaply to be anything ... Main Forum Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:13:32 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/pt-seattle-t85.htm#643 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/pt-seattle-t85.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-different-perspective-t88.htm MattNZ This is my perspective on the whole Issue of the Pro Tour I would appreciate if you read the whole thing before deleting/skimming over it. I really don't think you can blame Wizards or Hasbro for shutting down a Pro Tour if it is costing more then its perceived Benefit to there product. This is why I think we as magic players should approach this in a different manner a Business like approach lets think up angles to decrease Cost, instead of telling them that increased costs will give ... Main Forum Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:28:48 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-different-perspective-t88.htm#726 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/a-different-perspective-t88.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/team-pro-tours-t39.htm Shadowhunter483 What do players think about the team pro tour. It is my understanding that Pros don't care for Two headed giant that much, but what about the other team formats like team draft or emperor? Main Forum Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:06:14 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/team-pro-tours-t39.htm#382 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/team-pro-tours-t39.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/first-step-requests-from-ptq-players-or-things-that-will-keep-us-from-going-away-t6.htm Chomps Hello all, Here are the (reasanoble) changes we would like to see: 1 - A compromise of WoTC that the next year PT schedule as well as the PPC benefits will be available AT LEAST in october (after the results of the third quarter have come in); 2 - All news should be announced in an easy to see banner in their website front page (the banner could even relocate ppl to a BDM article, I'd be cool with that); 3 - The creation of a mail-list informing players of changes and DCI ... Main Forum Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:14:10 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/first-step-requests-from-ptq-players-or-things-that-will-keep-us-from-going-away-t6.htm#17 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/first-step-requests-from-ptq-players-or-things-that-will-keep-us-from-going-away-t6.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/advertisement-t7.htm Raph
I'm talking here to people who have access to other Magic Forum and who are writing for strategy websites: if you could drop a couple of lines and a link here and there, that would be great.

Cheers,
Raph]]> Main Forum Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:10:19 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/advertisement-t7.htm#23 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/advertisement-t7.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/hasbro-and-wotc-looking-at-the-numbers-t62.htm Reindeercards Hasbro's stock has dropped 18% since May 2007 - http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ao?s=HAS And analysts aren't convinced the outlook in the future to be rosy. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ao?s=HAS With the further downturn of the economy, I wouldn't be surprised if that's true. And Hasbro company officials have been selling their Hasbro stock far, far more than buying. That usually indicates the company officials are pretty certain the stock price is going to slide further. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=HAS That's ... Main Forum Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:46:40 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/hasbro-and-wotc-looking-at-the-numbers-t62.htm#534 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/hasbro-and-wotc-looking-at-the-numbers-t62.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/preparing-for-round-1-vs-wotc-hasbro-t83.htm janos_wuryon I see that the response to the forming of the Union has been outstanding. Now I know that the specifics of choosing rep's and deciding our agenda will take some time to hammer out in detail I do think that the founders of this movement need to be a bit totalitarian and decide what topics they will focus on when they go to KL to meet with WOTC. I believe that if there is no clear cut decision made on the specific topics of this first meeting then this movement could be buried by the wieght if ... Main Forum Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:35:15 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/preparing-for-round-1-vs-wotc-hasbro-t83.htm#640 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/preparing-for-round-1-vs-wotc-hasbro-t83.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/random-pro-tour-stats-t82.htm maarten I saw BDM linking to the Life Time Pro points list in his article today. The following has no relevance but I needed some data to do some spreadsheet functions test so I played a round with it a bit. op 5 magic countries: counting only top 1 in Pro Points 1 Germany (Budde) 2 USA (Finkel) 3 France (O Ruel) 4 Netherlands (Wiegersma) 5 Japan (Fujita) Counting Top 3 in Pro Points 1. France 1064 2. USA 1023 3. Germany 824 4. Netherlands 823 5. ... Main Forum Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:21:11 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/random-pro-tour-stats-t82.htm#638 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/random-pro-tour-stats-t82.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/why-just-pro-tours-what-about-mss-t21.htm Gniksigerg
Love Greg ]]> Main Forum Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:54:41 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/why-just-pro-tours-what-about-mss-t21.htm#221 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/why-just-pro-tours-what-about-mss-t21.htm http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/where-to-next-t81.htm mercenarybdu We see that a dozen programs have been cut from the MSS/JSS to programs that were popular to the low profile player, where will they go next? The programs that have been cut as of 2008.... MSS/JSS States Champs There were some previous programs cut or replaced before this present time but keep in mind that I don't know all of them other than the fact that the following were either cut or replaced by other programs..... Arena League (2006) JPT (1999) If anyone else ... Main Forum Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:04:14 GMT http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/where-to-next-t81.htm#633 http://mtgplayersunion.forumandco.com/main-forum-f1/where-to-next-t81.htm