Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading

**Streetz** · 02-21-2007, 12:25 AM

This thread is reserved for the dicussion of the following Podcast titled above:

http://www.magicdeckvortex.com/mdvarticle0203.htm

Please read(listen to) it, enjoy it and discuss it here.

What did you like about the article? Was it inspiring, informational, ingenius? Was it inappropriate? Was there anything you really liked or didn't like about it?

Let the author know here!

Thanks!

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**Streetz** · 02-22-2007, 09:23 PM

Despite already posting the thread, I must say I enjoyed this podcast.

There is one problem I have -- and this is about every episode. While I can understand the reasons behind it, I still wonder if there's a better way. My problem: Describing each card in detail.

Otherwise, Good job.

DeathCompany · 02-23-2007, 01:52 AM

That's been a topic of discussion off and on at MTGCast as well, and I'd really like as much feedback as possible on this.

So far, the general consensus has been that I should detail every card I make a big deal about that's older than Mirrodin. The reasoning is that most players are familiar with cards printed in the last several years up to current. I'm of the opinion that anything not Standard-legal that's not heard often may possibly need to be detailed if it's important to explaining a combo or something similar.

As for going over new cards... that hasn't really been discussed at all. Should the new cards be detailed, or is it better to assume that everyone already knows the cards exist since they likely cracked them in a pack just recently?

This is where the written article format has an edge - one can simply link to a card instead of repeating it verbatim.

Friend Mairsil · 02-26-2007, 05:37 PM

seeing as this was my frist time listing to your podcasts, id have to agree with streetz. the card info was a little long, though i do understand why its there. its just, imo, that mainly older more experianced players would be listing to the cast, thus i believe card names would surfice*.

DeathCompany · 02-26-2007, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the comments. I'm really starting to lean towards cutting back on the card descriptions. I'm going to see if I can get some discussion of this on the MTGCast forums as well, but it sounds like a good idea.

Friend Mairsil · 02-26-2007, 08:08 PM

glad to be of service

DeathCompany · 02-28-2007, 06:54 PM

Wow, so I asked what people think about cutting back on the card details over at MTGCast... and I got the exact opposite response! So far I've had 5 listeners say they like the detail for a couple of reasons.
I'm kind of shocked at the difference of opinion between the two sets of forums, I didn't think there would be such a split.

**Streetz** · 02-28-2007, 07:13 PM

You could always make one podcast for MDV listeners and one for MTGCast listeners.

[/joking]

Friend Mairsil · 03-01-2007, 01:22 PM

you know, it could be the experience levels from forum to forum. i personally feel that this site has some of the most knowledgable* people to discuss magic with, so...

DeathCompany · 03-01-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Friend Mairsil

you know, it could be the experience levels from forum to forum. i personally feel that this site has some of the most knowledgable* people to discuss magic with, so...

I think you're right. The posts at MTGCast say that they don't keep up with the updated wordings and such, so they appreciate me spelling it out. I'm guessing then it would be wise to keep things as is unless I get more people saying otherwise (that means YOU, listeners at MDV).

Friend Mairsil · 03-01-2007, 07:16 PM

yeah i guess it would be best to keep as is, so ilook forward to your next cast.

02-21-2007, 12:25 AM	#1
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading This thread is reserved for the dicussion of the following Podcast titled above: http://www.magicdeckvortex.com/mdvarticle0203.htm Please read(listen to) it, enjoy it and discuss it here. What did you like about the article? Was it inspiring, informational, ingenius? Was it inappropriate? Was there anything you really liked or didn't like about it? Let the author know here! Thanks! Mechanix is part of the MTGCast network. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

02-22-2007, 09:23 PM	#2
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading Despite already posting the thread, I must say I enjoyed this podcast. There is one problem I have -- and this is about every episode. While I can understand the reasons behind it, I still wonder if there's a better way. My problem: Describing each card in detail. Otherwise, Good job. __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

02-23-2007, 01:52 AM	#3
DeathCompany Patient Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 48	Re: Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading That's been a topic of discussion off and on at MTGCast as well, and I'd really like as much feedback as possible on this. So far, the general consensus has been that I should detail every card I make a big deal about that's older than Mirrodin. The reasoning is that most players are familiar with cards printed in the last several years up to current. I'm of the opinion that anything not Standard-legal that's not heard often may possibly need to be detailed if it's important to explaining a combo or something similar. As for going over new cards... that hasn't really been discussed at all. Should the new cards be detailed, or is it better to assume that everyone already knows the cards exist since they likely cracked them in a pack just recently? This is where the written article format has an edge - one can simply link to a card instead of repeating it verbatim. __________________ Jesse aka DeathCompany Host of MechaniX Editor at Roll To Hit Click here for my blog.

02-26-2007, 08:02 PM	#5
DeathCompany Patient Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 48	Re: Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading Thanks for the comments. I'm really starting to lean towards cutting back on the card descriptions. I'm going to see if I can get some discussion of this on the MTGCast forums as well, but it sounds like a good idea. __________________ Jesse aka DeathCompany Host of MechaniX Editor at Roll To Hit Click here for my blog.

02-28-2007, 06:54 PM	#7
DeathCompany Patient Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 48	Re: Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading Wow, so I asked what people think about cutting back on the card details over at MTGCast... and I got the exact opposite response! So far I've had 5 listeners say they like the detail for a couple of reasons. I'm kind of shocked at the difference of opinion between the two sets of forums, I didn't think there would be such a split. __________________ Jesse aka DeathCompany Host of MechaniX Editor at Roll To Hit Click here for my blog.

02-28-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
Streetz ...figuring things out... MDV Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 11,069 Blog Entries: 30	Re: Mechanix Podcast #9: Vanishing & Fading You could always make one podcast for MDV listeners and one for MTGCast listeners. [/joking] __________________ Webmaster, Admin and Owner of Magic Deck Vortex and leader of the Forum [Wizards]. Join MDV's Facebook Page! or check out MDV's MySpace Page!! ...You can also find me on Twitter. Have cards to trade?

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