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Zac and Phil answer questions from their listeners. They discuss topics such as favorite playmats, the current state of Legacy, the paper Magic scene in Philadelphia, and their experiences in the Magic community. They also reflect on their golden years of playing Magic and other games, and the big events that shaped their journeys. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss their personal experiences and preferences in Legacy and content creation. They talk about the reliability and enjoyment they find in the game of Magic, the evolution of Legacy over the years, and their favorite archetypes from the early days of the format. They also touch on the factors they consider when sideboarding and offer advice to their past selves regarding content creation. The conversation concludes with a question about why they continue to play Legacy despite its challenges, and they mention their Patreon and upcoming bonus content. Takeaways Engaging with listeners through question and answer episodes can be a fun and interactive way to connect with the community. The paper Magic scene in Philadelphia is vibrant, with various shops and events for Legacy players. The Legacy format has a dedicated and passionate community that is committed to solving problems and keeping the format healthy. The golden years of playing Magic and being a nerd are often defined by the friendships and connections made during that time. Playing other games and exploring different hobbies can provide valuable experiences and perspectives. Reflecting on past events and lessons learned can help shape a better future in the Magic community. The game of Magic provides a reliable and enjoyable experience, serving as a puzzle to solve and a way to engage with during both ups and downs in life. Legacy has evolved over the years, with new cards and designs offering different gameplay experiences and challenges. Zac's interest in Legacy has increased, while Phil's interest has remained steady, as they both appreciate the ever-evolving puzzle and the agency they have in deckbuilding and gameplay. When sideboarding, factors to consider include the metagame, specific cards that need answers, and the overall game plan and engagement with the opponent. In content creation, it is important to trust oneself and those around you, get out of your own way, and take action to bring ideas to life. Zac and Phil continue to play Legacy because they enjoy the format and the community, and they also mention their Patreon and upcoming bonus content. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Question and Answer Format 03:42 Trending in the Right Direction for Legacy 08:21 The Paper Magic Scene in Philadelphia 13:48 What Drew You Into Legacy? 15:36 The Golden Years: Friendships and Connections 19:22 The Intricacies of the Miracle Mirrors 25:50 Creating Hipster's of the Coast and Becoming a Community 28:42 The Reliability and Enjoyment of Magic 31:01 The Evolution of Legacy and Favorite Archetypes 33:06 Factors to Consider in Sideboarding 37:44 Advice for Content Creation 45:53 Why They Continue to Play Legacy JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster
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Manage episode 431295937 series 1263868
Zac and Phil answer questions from their listeners. They discuss topics such as favorite playmats, the current state of Legacy, the paper Magic scene in Philadelphia, and their experiences in the Magic community. They also reflect on their golden years of playing Magic and other games, and the big events that shaped their journeys. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Phil discuss their personal experiences and preferences in Legacy and content creation. They talk about the reliability and enjoyment they find in the game of Magic, the evolution of Legacy over the years, and their favorite archetypes from the early days of the format. They also touch on the factors they consider when sideboarding and offer advice to their past selves regarding content creation. The conversation concludes with a question about why they continue to play Legacy despite its challenges, and they mention their Patreon and upcoming bonus content. Takeaways Engaging with listeners through question and answer episodes can be a fun and interactive way to connect with the community. The paper Magic scene in Philadelphia is vibrant, with various shops and events for Legacy players. The Legacy format has a dedicated and passionate community that is committed to solving problems and keeping the format healthy. The golden years of playing Magic and being a nerd are often defined by the friendships and connections made during that time. Playing other games and exploring different hobbies can provide valuable experiences and perspectives. Reflecting on past events and lessons learned can help shape a better future in the Magic community. The game of Magic provides a reliable and enjoyable experience, serving as a puzzle to solve and a way to engage with during both ups and downs in life. Legacy has evolved over the years, with new cards and designs offering different gameplay experiences and challenges. Zac's interest in Legacy has increased, while Phil's interest has remained steady, as they both appreciate the ever-evolving puzzle and the agency they have in deckbuilding and gameplay. When sideboarding, factors to consider include the metagame, specific cards that need answers, and the overall game plan and engagement with the opponent. In content creation, it is important to trust oneself and those around you, get out of your own way, and take action to bring ideas to life. Zac and Phil continue to play Legacy because they enjoy the format and the community, and they also mention their Patreon and upcoming bonus content. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Question and Answer Format 03:42 Trending in the Right Direction for Legacy 08:21 The Paper Magic Scene in Philadelphia 13:48 What Drew You Into Legacy? 15:36 The Golden Years: Friendships and Connections 19:22 The Intricacies of the Miracle Mirrors 25:50 Creating Hipster's of the Coast and Becoming a Community 28:42 The Reliability and Enjoyment of Magic 31:01 The Evolution of Legacy and Favorite Archetypes 33:06 Factors to Consider in Sideboarding 37:44 Advice for Content Creation 45:53 Why They Continue to Play Legacy JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Twitch: Twitch.tv/durdlemagus Use our 5% code "DURDLES" at TALES OF ADVENTURE: https://www.toamagic.com/ Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdles Check out our song parodies on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/forceofphil Follow us on Twitter: Zac: @durdlemagus Phil: @ForceofPhil We are edited by: https://gullaudio.com & https://www.youtube.com/@PipGoblinBattleCaster
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