Magic: the Gathering News for October 2003
California Police Seek Unidentified Red Mage
San Diego, Calif. -- Massive destruction prompts California state police to issue an all-points bulletin for a man or woman wearing a red cloak and cackling to him or herself.
Magic: the Gathering Horoscopes (Oct 29 - Nov 4)
Hope you all had great weeks and successful state championships/Chuck’s Virtual Party sealed decks/bar mitzvahs. Here’s what the fates have lined up for you this week.
DCI to Distribute Limited-Edition Promotional Cards to Boston, Chicago Areas
RENTON, WA — Duelist Convocation International (DCI), the organized-play wing of trading card company Wizards of the Coast, announced on Friday that limited edition promotional Magic: the Gathering cards will be released exclusively in the Boston and Chicago metropolitan areas.
Precon-Making Monkey Delights Local Children
TOWN CENTRE MALL -- Some local children didn't want to say goodbye to their new friend Monday morning.
He didn't jump rope, and he didn't play tag. But nonetheless, little Bobo stole about two-dozen little hearts outside the Town Centre Mall -- and some big hearts as well.
Magic: the Gathering Horoscopes (Oct 22 - Oct 28)
Have you ever found yourself unsure about what deck to run at the Type 2 this weekend? Ever wonder if the Top 8 could have been yours if you had just gotten more good matchups? Or wonder if you will ever have a conversation with a female without having to give your credit card number first? Well fear not!
Area Man To Hold 'Mario Party Invitational' On Own TV Set
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Local resident Clyde Williams, 23, announced Friday that three of his lucky friends would be invited to a "Mario Party Invitational" tournament at Williams own apartment later this year.
The Anatomy of a Barn
The word barn is frequently heard in today’s Magic: the Gathering lingo along side of such terms as “cuts” and “stains”. Some Magic players use it so frequently that they have integrated it into common usage in their working environment. Local kitchen help can be heard shouting “Barn!” in broken English as they handle food orders.
Rush Limbaugh Calls Osyp Shit
Fresh off of his statements at ESPN, Rush Limbaugh has made another media blunder while covering PT-Ann Arbor.
MiseTings Mirrodin Competition - Winner Announcement
At last, the MiseTings Mirrodin article competition has come to an end. The competition was announced about three weeks before the release of Mirrodin, providing ample time and material for MiseTingers to work with.
Decipher Bought Out; Influence on Mirrodin, Future Sets
At the request of Decipher, Inc. we have removed “Decipher Bought Out; Influence on Mirrodin, Future Sets” from MiseTings. We do so only to avoid a dispute, and such removal should not be construed as an admission.
Mirrodin Developed Last Minute; Replaces Seduction
Renton, WA -- Wizards of the Coast admitted in a press release yesterday that Mirrodin development was done under conditions of extreme haste, due to its being a replacement for the cancelled stand alone Seduction, the "sexy Magic game for couples".
Mirrodin is Biggest Virus of All
The Mirrodin virus that overwhelmed internet forums around the world is one of the fastest growing viruses ever. Net service giant AOL said it had stopped more than 43.2 million forum replies since previews first appeared on September 1st.
Call to Arms 6.5: Mirrodin and The State of Magic: the Gathering
An editorial by Reverend Bob the Junkie. Magic’s popularity has been inarguably growing lately. As evidenced by the rising amount of scopable cleavage at recent pro-level tournaments, Magic: the Gathering is no longer a domain trodden solely by the unwashed masses. Ever so slowly, zit-farming young dorks are starting to shower and acquire girlfriends.
Promotional Cards for ’04 now 60% 1337er
Renton, WA – In his final article as Magicthegathering.com’s chief content adviser, Wizards of the Coast employee Aaron Forsythe let slip that all promotional cards for the ’04 season, because of the heavy technological influence of the Mirrodin block, will have card text printed partially in 1337.