Magic: the Gathering News for October 2001
Black Woman Seen With Magical Card
Baltimore, MD- The rarest of all breeds among Magic: The Gathering players, a black female, was seen holding a sleeved magical card as she walked down First Ave in downtown Baltimore. The unidentified woman was spotted at approximately 11:17 AM EDT on Friday, October 26, holding a Foil Urza's Rage in her right hand as she proceeded up the 1400 block of 1st Ave. The woman in question then embarked on a bus before witnesses could ask any questions.
Magic Pros on Halloween
MiseTings polled several Magic professionals about their thoughts on the upcoming holiday. I think you will find their comments quite thought provoking.
Overrun Triggers Attack Of Tourrette Syndrome
San Francisco, CA -- Preston Tinnsman was just one win away from a Top 8 berth at his local Pro Tour - San Diego Qualifier. In the final round, he seemed to have it all but in the bag when his opponent, Timmy McWimmy, drew and cast Overrun, attacking for the win. Naturally dismayed, Tinnsman was nonetheless gracious, shaking his opponent's hand and congratulating him on making Top 8 before stepping outside for a much-needed cigarette.
Get a Date at Your Next PTQ
We've all been there, at PTQ, or GP trial, or some other such event, you spot the girl of your dreams. She could be the definition of beauty or she could be smelly, dirty, and missing teeth, but the fact that she is a fellow gamer makes her strangely attractive. Maybe it's because she is the only female in the room. Maybe it's because she is the only female you have seen all day, but, I don't think so. You see, every gamer, whether they realize it or not, has a subconcious desire to find and mate with a fellow gamer. Everyone wants to find that special gamer girl who will play Diablo, and Solomon Draft with you, until death do you part. This is the gamer dream.
Newbie Trader "Reamed" In Card Store Trade
Lincoln, Nebraska -- Veteran Magic: The Gathering trader Stanley Wong completed a trade with newbie player Chad Smith, prompting Wong to comment, "I really reamed that guy right there."
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Qualifier Competitor Deals 2 Points of Combat Damage
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Pro Tour Qualifier competitor Matt Warfield attacked for two on the third turn in the first game of his fourth round match on Saturday. Warfield had summoned the Wild Mongrel just a turn earlier. His opponent, James Franklin, had elected not to block with his newly cast Mystic Visionary. Spectators were mixed in reaction to the combat step. Tim Jones of San Francisco was heard saying "How tingalicious!" while several unnamed young men were overheard mumbling "Wild Mongrel... some good." "I am at 18," Franklin said after the incident, followed by a brisk "Are you done?"
Ryan Fuller Unearths Long Sought "Extra Phase" at GP Cape Town
With a backpack of MTG cards and a dream, we once again join our hero Ryan Fuller as he plunges headlong into the savage wastelands of Africa in search of the Golden Fleece of Magic: and extra combat phase!
Some Guy Finishes 40th at GP, Gets No Respect
Joshua Claytor, known to most as "some guy," got no respect two weeks ago on his way to a stellar 40th place finish at GP Minneapolis.
Ben Seck Wins Easiest Grand Prix Ever
Congratulations to "The" Ben Seck for winning what is officially the easiest Grand Prix ever held!