Framing 25 Years of Magic | A History of Magic Card Frames

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This video traces a history of Magic card frames and explores how flavor and function inform graphic design.
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0:00 25 Years of Mind Twist
2:03 Alpha Sets the Scene
10:17 The Uniformity of 8th Edition
17:13 Ravnica Goes Gold
24:52 Trailblazing in Zendikar
30:26 M15 is Modern Magic
36:23 The Masterpiece Experiment
48:30 Endscreen Groove
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  • @AlphaInvestments69
    @AlphaInvestments696 жыл бұрын

    good lord, this is an amazingly polished piece of art as a youtube video...wow

  • @iam9991000

    @iam9991000

    6 жыл бұрын

    Huh, I never expected to see you here.

  • @TvPerz

    @TvPerz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rudy, Stop pretending you like magic, we all know you don't

  • @nurduwek7768

    @nurduwek7768

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rudy??

  • @deathbywarcraft1157

    @deathbywarcraft1157

    6 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit it’s Rudy. Love your shit my man.

  • @blastalldaybitch

    @blastalldaybitch

    6 жыл бұрын

    way better than your sprut of a second garbage fire videos, no wonder you gotta comment on peoples stuff. haha love you you better post a video tommrow!!! or i unsub

  • @Spartan_Mello
    @Spartan_Mello Жыл бұрын

    It's wild to look back at this video now, in a world of more than one Secret Lair per week where I honestly cannot say what a Magic Card looks like any more. Would love to see an update on this one.

  • @JaySay

    @JaySay

    Жыл бұрын

    As a guy who def doesn't have the money for so many of the secret lairs out there, those didn't even cross my mind, but I still agree because of the showcase cards, and some mechanics, like adventure. I've been playing for a while now, so I understand both sides to the argument of "It doesn't look like a magic card anymore," but as i'm more of a collector than a player nowadays, it gets to be _soooo tiresome_ to have to choose if i'm going to want to keep and collect all of a certain card based on the frame or a mechanic that alters the frame. I used to care about unique cards waaaaay more than I should have, and had to get rid of so many of them in my collection because it just wasn't viable to keep, and I was never going to be able to have a copy of every card I wanted without proxy. I will say though, for someone who grew up playing pokemon (the gameboy games) and wasn't interested in ccg's/tcg's, I was always more interested in the art of cards first and foremost, so I do love the variety when it comes to collecting, especially with showcase variants. It's only ever been a pain when playing if my opponent has a card i've rarely seen or played with. Then it's just a matter of remembering it, and thinking of what interactions it could have; but that happens most times when playing, anyways.

  • @gayfish89

    @gayfish89

    11 ай бұрын

    Came here to ask for an update video.

  • @cutecommie
    @cutecommie4 жыл бұрын

    Things that happened since this video: -Legendary cards have a new cool frame since Dominaria -M19 uses new technology to print exactly one double-faced card, which can be used again in the future -Masters 25 has set symbols as watermarks I guess -Ultimate Masters introduces cards with "enhanced art", which basically look like amateurish alters -Modern Horizons shows that Snow lands can be full art too -M20 marks the start of borderless tokens -Throne of Eldraine has a fancy frame for cards with the Adventure mechanic, as well as new overpriced boosters with enhanced art for regular cards and weird frames for Adventures -WotC promises to keep making those overpriced boosters with weird frames for each set's mechanic Last updated: September 2019

  • @hatjousuke

    @hatjousuke

    4 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your descriptions of the enhanced art and collectors boosters.

  • @ianmancuso9560

    @ianmancuso9560

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@hatjousuke Collectors boosters are overpriced but they're also completely unnecessary for the game, they contain nothing that you can't get through traditional means. Nothing has changed except that now you have the option to purchase a booster pack that basically only contains alternate art cards, which I'm sure at least some people enjoy. I wouldn't buy one, but I think they'd make really cool prizes for things.

  • @mindustrial

    @mindustrial

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ianmancuso9560 They are not for you. They are for the whales.

  • @Commander_Skullblade

    @Commander_Skullblade

    4 жыл бұрын

    And Theros Beyond Death brings back the enchantment border first introduced in the original Theros block.

  • @AidanWR

    @AidanWR

    4 жыл бұрын

    They also said that they want to make all basic lands full art cards

  • @foffingCh.
    @foffingCh.2 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to see a part 2 for this brilliant essay. Considering with how many new frame treatments have been created since, you could probably make something of an equal length, but then in another year or two there will be even more

  • @humanbeing7927

    @humanbeing7927

    8 ай бұрын

    Episode II: Attack of The Treatments

  • @HalianTheProtogen

    @HalianTheProtogen

    Ай бұрын

    And a part 3 with all the frames since you writ this comment.

  • @ryantodd1696
    @ryantodd16966 жыл бұрын

    This video is a piece of art in itself, it was like a BBC planet earth video but for a card game.

  • @jonathandixson1424

    @jonathandixson1424

    6 жыл бұрын

    haha so true

  • @raulquintanilla2849

    @raulquintanilla2849

    5 жыл бұрын

    TEEN TAKES OBUNGA'S BBC

  • @pdieraue
    @pdieraue6 жыл бұрын

    When you look at the back face of most DFCs one of the indicators that you can't just play the back side of the card from your hand is the missing mana cost. You simply can't accidentally play a creature or a planeswalker with no mana cost, because that just doesn't make sense. Ixalan was the first set to print DFCs with lands on the back, and that actually constitutes a bit of a problem, because lands never have a mana cost. As a result, for those cards "not looking like a Magic card" is actually a bonus. It's a functional element because it helps ensure that the card doesn't get played incorrectly.

  • @RhysticStudies

    @RhysticStudies

    6 жыл бұрын

    I didn't consider this, but I agree in full.

  • @robertcotrell9810

    @robertcotrell9810

    6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent point

  • @AndrewWoodford

    @AndrewWoodford

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peter Dierauer Agreed, but in the case of those they do have a CMC even when flipped so they can be destroyed or bounced by things that have an effect on specific CMCs.

  • @eltratzodelosintenetzos2045

    @eltratzodelosintenetzos2045

    6 жыл бұрын

    that is a rules technicality (and only the case since SoI), Peter was, as far as I can see, talking about the printed cards. Ruleswise you are, of course, correct.

  • @MrVovoda

    @MrVovoda

    6 жыл бұрын

    It was indeed the intended result when they made them

  • @mrblopsfiner
    @mrblopsfiner5 жыл бұрын

    You should do "History of Magic" video, because there is nothing like that on here, and I really believe you'd be the only person able to give the topic the treatment it deserves. This was an amazing video btw

  • @AkshatRamanathan

    @AkshatRamanathan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Harlan Guthrie i know right!!!!!!! I can’t wait for a video like that

  • @joshuaking7470

    @joshuaking7470

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AkshatRamanathan "Make it so"~Jean-Luc Picard

  • @haidynwendlandt2479
    @haidynwendlandt24793 ай бұрын

    I think Lightning Bolt is further indicative of something that WOTC seems to be forgetting. Players don’t want to play as Gideon or Nissa, and they don’t want to watch Chandra throw fire out of her hands at her enemies. The players want to play as their own characters, themselves, they want to throw their own Lightning Bolts at their own opponents.

  • @RhysticStudies
    @RhysticStudies6 жыл бұрын

    This video is a long one, so here are some timestamps to help pace you: 2:03 Alpha Sets the Scene 10:17 The Uniformity of 8th Edition 17:13 Ravnica Goes Gold 24:52 Trailblazing in Zendikar 30:26 M15 is Modern Magic 36:23 The Masterpiece Experiment 48:30 Endscreen Groove

  • @kilptavari8358

    @kilptavari8358

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rhystic Studies only here for 48:30

  • @vonnallencortez8686

    @vonnallencortez8686

    6 жыл бұрын

    Don't you want to join the Commandzone Game knights? I'm really interested on your deck. Also I think it would be fun.

  • @ZenCrust

    @ZenCrust

    6 жыл бұрын

    minor mistake i noticed: at 9:56 you say "one block later" referring to apocalypse after invasion but they are in the same block

  • @shaden489

    @shaden489

    6 жыл бұрын

    loved the video it was a masterpiece ;)

  • @kkahakusan5591

    @kkahakusan5591

    6 жыл бұрын

    No need 4 time stamps; watched it all X3 -Excellent upload.

  • @Nateson
    @Nateson6 жыл бұрын

    I love how you show off each cards' beauty. Always complementing their colors with the background and surroundings.

  • @timelockedmaniac1694

    @timelockedmaniac1694

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've watched this video many times over, and am now only realising this thanks to you. Much appreciated

  • @internetjesus
    @internetjesus6 жыл бұрын

    As an old Magic player who’s slowly getting back into it, this is a fascinating look at the 15 or so years I’ve missed. Thank you.

  • @philithegamer8265

    @philithegamer8265

    2 жыл бұрын

    Salvador Dolby www.youtube.com/watch?v=&google_comment_id=Ugz1f4OFku707OOdX8t4AaABAg.8m3IKYWjcIM9G52pVLSjFw

  • @Ryadic
    @Ryadic2 жыл бұрын

    I feel like a revisit to the subject is needed. It's been 4 years and they have really pushed the boundaries to say the least and have caused a lot of controversy.

  • @Trogdorbad

    @Trogdorbad

    Жыл бұрын

    Big fan of how they've brought back the Cryptic Command problem by making a borderless, textless Omnath now, lmao

  • @seelkadoom319
    @seelkadoom3196 жыл бұрын

    It's been 6 years and that Bonfire topdeck still hurts my soul to watch. Poor Kibbles.

  • @SomeFreakingCactus

    @SomeFreakingCactus

    6 жыл бұрын

    The moment they both look at one another. It's like a scene from a movie that has been choreographed to perfection.

  • @PewPew_McPewster

    @PewPew_McPewster

    6 жыл бұрын

    It’s the Da Vinci’s Last Supper of Magic: the Gathering.

  • @xgTfox

    @xgTfox

    6 жыл бұрын

    DiabolikL LSV's flat stare is the best

  • @artstsym

    @artstsym

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel the pain, a disgusting mono red also knocked me out of first place with Bonfire in my first Avacyn draft.

  • @orccen
    @orccen6 жыл бұрын

    I cant believe I want he'd 49 minutes about card frames and at no point thought about switching videos

  • @StringsNStrands

    @StringsNStrands

    6 жыл бұрын

    Simon Westwood you want to try that again? Maybe include or take away some words?

  • @dylannoonan9751

    @dylannoonan9751

    6 жыл бұрын

    Happily chubby flygon little rude. And you could stand a wee taller with a few more word of your own.

  • @snakemont

    @snakemont

    6 жыл бұрын

    time flyes.... it's true art and magic

  • @orccen

    @orccen

    6 жыл бұрын

    watched* autocorrect sucks

  • @jamesdouglas1787

    @jamesdouglas1787

    6 жыл бұрын

    Intent d' feels

  • @Tommyhillpicker
    @Tommyhillpicker5 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video; easiest like, sub and favorite of my life. I'm working on a mobile CCG and have been struggling a lot with what style I should use to frame the cards and various UI elements. This video has too many valuable insights into how form meets function its making my head spin.

  • @RhysticStudies

    @RhysticStudies

    5 жыл бұрын

    that's great to hear. thank you!

  • @NegativeLegend
    @NegativeLegend6 жыл бұрын

    I appreciated the Invocations when they released. I didn't like the illegibility of the text, but I always appreciate cards that prioritize the aesthetic over the design, especially if it's just a reprint. I also came from a YuGiOh background so that definitely helped but, nonetheless, I hope they keep making materpieces.

  • @AkshatRamanathan

    @AkshatRamanathan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Negative Legend do a what happened to Magic The Gathering please!!!!!

  • @BarginsGalore

    @BarginsGalore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Akshat Ramanathan but Magic is still popular

  • @kyleellis1825

    @kyleellis1825

    10 ай бұрын

    I love how they look. I just wish it was only for legendary cards. It got used a little too much so it became annoying to play against instead of something special.

  • @MTGDegree
    @MTGDegree6 жыл бұрын

    Your best video yet.

  • @elmoisamac

    @elmoisamac

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is going to be hard for him to top. I am glad to see you are making more videos these days. Keep it up! I enjoy your content as well.

  • @TheTundraTerror
    @TheTundraTerror6 жыл бұрын

    Man, you really know how to make the wait worth while.

  • @norushoutcast
    @norushoutcast3 жыл бұрын

    We need the update of this video. So many alternate arts. Alternate frames. So many.

  • @s1ck1y
    @s1ck1y6 жыл бұрын

    The sheer amount of time that must have gone into research and editing alone is unreal. This is a masterpiece

  • @danielsvotes
    @danielsvotes6 жыл бұрын

    50 minutes? You spoil us!

  • @rumpelforeskin418

    @rumpelforeskin418

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Zilberstein wait don’t you mean you foil us!

  • @goatmtg6201
    @goatmtg62016 жыл бұрын

    That is not a magic card.

  • @SomeFreakingCactus

    @SomeFreakingCactus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Your face is not a magic card.

  • @yyeahsure

    @yyeahsure

    6 жыл бұрын

    Quote unquote.

  • @dylannoonan9751

    @dylannoonan9751

    6 жыл бұрын

    “Quote above a quote”

  • @goatmtg6201

    @goatmtg6201

    6 жыл бұрын

    "Goat"

  • @sertaki

    @sertaki

    6 жыл бұрын

    Correct. It's a video.

  • @dannewhall1776
    @dannewhall17766 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are seriously so good at these videos. I mean, come on, your editing and research are just some of the best. Thank you for this, as someone who loves MTG for the artwork and flavor, this is such a treat to see the history of cards frames laid out in such a cohesive manner.

  • @MrHudson2212
    @MrHudson22126 жыл бұрын

    28:15 - As a long time DM player, I'd like to point something out about Duel Masters' two-faced cards that was not incorporated in Magic that some viewers may find interesting. Duel Masters had its first two faced cards printed in 2010 (in a set called DM-36 Psychic Shock), a year before first MtG two-faced cards in Innistrad in 2011. They featured exclusively on a supertype of Creatures called Psychic Creatures which instead of being shuffled into your deck like all regular cards would sit on the table in a special zone called Hyperspatial Zone. Rather than pay normally (with mana) for these cards, you would use a special kind of Spell (Sorcery, in MtG terminology) called Hyperspatial Holes which in addition to a normal effect (such as "draw a card" for Hyperspatial Energy Hole) would let you put a Psychic Creature from the Hyperspatial Zone onto the battlefield. Psychic Creatures had their own conditions for flipping similar to Magic two-faced cards, but they were in essence treated like tokens in Magic in that any kind of removal or bounce would return them back to the Hyperspatial Zone. In general I would suggest people who are interested in MtG design and general theory to have a look at Duel Masters and its concepts. In essence, it started off as a simplified Magic for the Japanese market and got incredibly popular. It has much simpler mechanics but due to it not being published in English anymore and the nature of Japanese script much wordier, complex and interesting game mechanics. One of its core concepts also is that you only require your deck to play and nothing else (no dice for counting life, no counters, nothing like that). This also made for a whole bunch of interesting design

  • @Crushanator1

    @Crushanator1

    17 күн бұрын

    That's quite interesting and having double sided cards for into a space occupied by something like Strixhaven Lessons is quite interesting. I'm not a huge fan of double sided cards mostly bc I like clear sleeves normally and the idea of double sleeving everything so I can flip them just isn't appealing

  • @bobwinslow1920
    @bobwinslow19206 жыл бұрын

    TL:DW Everyone: "This isn't a magic card" Wizards: "Just try it" Everyone: "Hey I like this better"

  • @LordJaroh

    @LordJaroh

    6 жыл бұрын

    bob winslow I will say that for the most part, I dislike most of the changes Wizards has made to the card frame. Nearly all of them are aesthetically off-putting and could have been done much better with more subtle changes.

  • @jordanbrengartner6886

    @jordanbrengartner6886

    4 жыл бұрын

    My mom had a two-bite rule for my sister and I growing up. If you didnt think you liked a food, take two bites just to be sure. I feel like that rule applies to the frame changes throughout the years

  • @dorded.1650

    @dorded.1650

    3 жыл бұрын

    I quit magic because I didnt enjoy looking at the cards anymore when 8th ed. and mirrodin came out. Although I have come to accept the new frame still go out of my way to get the old framed version If available.

  • @crattia24
    @crattia246 жыл бұрын

    I don't even play magic but I love this videos so much

  • @crucialblue
    @crucialblue6 жыл бұрын

    Dude, such a great deep-dive on this topic! The effort you put into each one of your videos is astounding and definitely separates your final product from so many others. Cheers!

  • @Trickey56
    @Trickey565 жыл бұрын

    I find myself coming back to this video again and again and again. One of the best videos I’ve ever experienced on this website and I just want to say thank you for making this a part of my life

  • @saxophonesensei3857
    @saxophonesensei38576 жыл бұрын

    oh man sam. I've been dying for an upload, but now I understand the wait! I havn't watched yet but i'm so incredibly excited

  • @JRandCoKG
    @JRandCoKG6 жыл бұрын

    That was an amazing video! I was skeptical at first, if this is just a glorification of the old magic art style, but I obviously misjudged that. In my Opinion this is the Peak of Magic content on KZread right now, thank you for making that Video.

  • @oranganewton

    @oranganewton

    6 жыл бұрын

    JR this right here! This video was wonderful

  • @cgerman5
    @cgerman56 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work. It seems like every point you make is very well thought out, and it shows. This is probably your best video yet, and none of your videos are lacking in quality.

  • @mythsnmore8075
    @mythsnmore80755 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos. I literally watch them over and over again and I always learn something more when I rewatch them. Thank you for producing them.

  • @RedScarGaming
    @RedScarGaming6 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering why we hadn't seen you for quite a while. I was beginning to think you didn't love us anymore. This video was worth the wait. Thanks for making it.

  • @RhysticStudies

    @RhysticStudies

    6 жыл бұрын

    I never left :)

  • @clauderodrigue6461
    @clauderodrigue64616 жыл бұрын

    I saw 49 minutes and I almost lost my mind. I’m gonna our this on the tv when I get out of work. Open a soda and enjoy this.

  • @bradenoestreich
    @bradenoestreich4 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. I’ve watched it myself like 3 times and with others a few more. With the anticipated release of Eldraine, I’d love to see a part two that catches up with Adventures, Storybook specials, etc.

  • @Dan-oy7pr
    @Dan-oy7pr6 жыл бұрын

    Discovered your channel today and in short, amazing work. I've stopped playing magic last year and the way you go into detail about certain things makes me want to play again. Keep up the great work man. This channel along side Rudy's is probably the two best channels for magic for me now.

  • @bolt3_095
    @bolt3_0956 жыл бұрын

    49 minutes? I have been blessed.

  • @a.c.s.6204
    @a.c.s.62046 жыл бұрын

    amazing video my friend. thanks for all of this fantastic info

  • @kurtdronenburg8344
    @kurtdronenburg83446 жыл бұрын

    As a new player to magic, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This answered so many questions I had looking at some of the new cards compared to old cards. I watched the entire video and was engaged the entire time. I could tell you put a ton of work into this and it shows. Great work!

  • @quixmith
    @quixmith6 жыл бұрын

    One of the most fantastic videos I've seen on youtube. This is down to the point, and never once wanted to go find something else to watch. Will subscribe now!

  • @Kona_AJ
    @Kona_AJ3 жыл бұрын

    I've watched this masterpiece way too many times. Much love.

  • @obeycelestia
    @obeycelestia6 жыл бұрын

    Sam cast Past in Frames with Flashback-- it resolves.

  • @drewm5148
    @drewm51486 жыл бұрын

    I only just discovered you, but already you are my favorite channel for Magic. High quality analysis, great visuals, mood fitting music, and your voice works absolutely wonderful for these types of videos. I cannot wait to see what you put out in the future. Stay amazing dude

  • @georgeb9977
    @georgeb99775 жыл бұрын

    Your videos literally make me appreciate even the bulkiest bulk in my collection and make me want to keep 1 of everything. This is a truly special thing and I love your channel!!

  • @Baby_boodle
    @Baby_boodle6 жыл бұрын

    20:29 - I feel the EXACT same way. They're still functional but very pretty and flavorful. I love the tree rings on the green cards. I never played during this time, but I'm confident I'd be happy with this change taking place.

  • @Colorcrayons
    @Colorcrayons2 жыл бұрын

    Would it be possible to get an essay update on "Frames Matter"? Specifically, regarding Wizards seemingly new found annihilation of the concept and just throw darts against the wall by the bucketful to see what sticks? To me, it feels like we are witnessing MtG begin the process of implosion with how much stock they are saturating the market, at a rate that nobody could hope to keep up with.

  • @hackisonjd
    @hackisonjd4 жыл бұрын

    I never thought I would watch and enjoy a 50 minute video about card frames. Well done!

  • @michellecerioni4903
    @michellecerioni49036 жыл бұрын

    you make the most interesting, most well informed and most genuine mtg videos. Thank you and i loved the ferris reference

  • @onglt27
    @onglt276 жыл бұрын

    This video is not a KZread video. This is a piece of art.

  • @shadowsnake94
    @shadowsnake946 жыл бұрын

    this does not look like a Magic video

  • @AkshatRamanathan

    @AkshatRamanathan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quincy Archer ❤️

  • @matthewgile587
    @matthewgile5876 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! Always so thoughtful, well scripted, and with amazing visuals! I barely even realized this video lasted for near an hour. Great job, and keep uploading!

  • @BurnoutsAndBourbon
    @BurnoutsAndBourbon5 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say, this is a masterpiece in post-production. All the easy-ease after effects speed graphs are perfect. Kudos

  • @Matthew-lu4sf
    @Matthew-lu4sf6 жыл бұрын

    I don't think the crazy designs for masterpieces is a problem since they are intended to be special collector's items

  • @RhysticStudies

    @RhysticStudies

    6 жыл бұрын

    after researching and writing this video, that's about the same conclusion I came to as well.

  • @MaxYoung-Maxinfet
    @MaxYoung-Maxinfet4 жыл бұрын

    Would you ever do a update to this video or part 2 that discusses some of the changes to borders we have seen with Secret Layer and Ikora?

  • @SilverAlex92
    @SilverAlex926 жыл бұрын

    I feel like every video you do is "your best video", all of them are so high quality, but his one truly stands out.

  • @ttansebas
    @ttansebas6 жыл бұрын

    this is the greatest video on this thing called internet, Thank you! its been an amazing ride

  • @Wildivlax
    @Wildivlax3 жыл бұрын

    Rewatching this after the reveal of Den of the Bugbear, and it explains so well why I love that card frame

  • @Heidar08
    @Heidar085 жыл бұрын

    So to keep the running total after this video has been made: Dominaria introduced the update to the title line of legendary cards, adding the extra curves and flair to make them stand out among generic spells. Guilds of Ravnica introduced the split cards with half being hybrid, and half being gold (minor change but still hasn't been seen before).

  • @KalaXIV
    @KalaXIV4 жыл бұрын

    I've already watched this video a few times, but any time I need to focus on something I always find myself coming back, it's so calming

  • @luizrates1268
    @luizrates12686 жыл бұрын

    You are definitely the best youtube content creator i've ever seen. your work is amazing. 50 minutes of videos came in as a art and history lesson I never knew I was so eager to see. thank you.

  • @liemsolow3697
    @liemsolow36975 жыл бұрын

    And then with Dominaria, the Legendary border. And now, with Guilds of Ravnica, we have 8 full art planeswalkers.... that no one will be able to get, unless you go to the secondary market and pay $700+, since they're not in packs

  • @socalwanderer4867
    @socalwanderer48676 жыл бұрын

    this is epic.... I needed this.

  • @guillem1985
    @guillem19856 жыл бұрын

    This video is one of the best videos I ever seen. The work put in it so great. I will refer to this video a lot and share it in a split second

  • @quentinblack8691
    @quentinblack86916 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely your best work yet. Hats off to you. Simply amazing.

  • @sumphunguy
    @sumphunguy6 жыл бұрын

    Holy long video batman, I do not mind at all.

  • @aromedia4318
    @aromedia43186 жыл бұрын

    i love you sam

  • @raulquintanilla2849

    @raulquintanilla2849

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha GAAAAYYYYYYYY

  • @johnivanoplimo5172

    @johnivanoplimo5172

    5 жыл бұрын

    Should've added "no homo" at the end there, buddy. Unless you're a woman. No offence. I'm just saying.

  • @codyhastings5514

    @codyhastings5514

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love you Aro Mac

  • @Pionosis
    @Pionosis6 жыл бұрын

    What a gift! This kind of video is what I crave. Beautifully created, thoroughly researched, suitably detailed and nuanced and gifted the length to really dive deep. I am lover of Magic, especially its aesthetic and flavour and so this video highlighted and explained topics to me that I had not even thought about. Thank you so much for your efforts on this and I cannot wait for your next videos (hopefully more long-form documentary styled pieces on Magic specific topics :D)

  • @brianlezama2263
    @brianlezama22636 жыл бұрын

    This has definitely been my favorite of all your videos! Keep up the AWESOME work!

  • @secretwyvernempire
    @secretwyvernempire6 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I really like the Amonkhet Invocations, now I wouldn't want them as the main card frame, but for some special cards in an Egyptian based set I really enjoyed them for their flavor. Except the vertical power/toughness. That always bothered me.

  • @karfsma778

    @karfsma778

    6 жыл бұрын

    My main problems were that, the fact that they card type was nigh-unreadable (though the name was clear to me after just a moment's attention. Harder to read from across a table though) and the smaller art. I kinda like it on the less wordy cards, and kinda want a counterspell. Overall, though, still not a fan though, but I respect your opinion.

  • @secretwyvernempire

    @secretwyvernempire

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jackson Mccreery And that's more than completely fine. Everyone can have their own opinion, and I completely understand the problem of the cards readability, but I'm a sucker for good flavor and these cards just ooze so much of it so I am very biased.

  • @Welverin

    @Welverin

    6 жыл бұрын

    The thing about the readability is that they weren't supposed to be readable. They were meant to look like they were in another language, but by having the name in English it leads to the expectation that you should be able to. They would have been better off just having the it all in the hieroglyphs (except the rules text) and people likely would have been more accepting of it. Much like the Glory and Elesh Norn promos.

  • @Welverin

    @Welverin

    6 жыл бұрын

    Llewis Budd I'm with you on the art, I'd like to have about half of them just for the art. It really makes me wish WotC would release high res images of more (most? all?) of their card art online.

  • @asteriskthegamingstar1891
    @asteriskthegamingstar18914 жыл бұрын

    Quote on Quote: This video doesn’t look like a Rhystic video

  • @EKTurduckin
    @EKTurduckin6 жыл бұрын

    Please keep doing what you're doing man! This is as beautiful as the artwork you showcase!

  • @CantankerousCon
    @CantankerousCon4 жыл бұрын

    Your approach to making these videos is beyond captivating, and I love your content. Keep up the good work.

  • @ItsAStarfish
    @ItsAStarfish6 жыл бұрын

    I know that Dominaria wasn't being spoiled when this set was made but I guarantee that at least part of what mark was talking about was the new legend frames, and who know maybe there will be more stuff

  • @ExKiwi-yw8er
    @ExKiwi-yw8er6 жыл бұрын

    My biggest gripe with invocations was definitely the messy text boxes. Gives me a feeling that they didn't care, text running right up against the end or touching tangent lines. Especially the stupid lines that run horizontally through the textbox, intersecting the rules text. Gross.

  • @downsjmmyjones101

    @downsjmmyjones101

    6 жыл бұрын

    They departed almost entirely from standard Magic cards in an unorganized way. They could have done maybe half of the changes and they would have ended up with some cards that wouldn't have been half bad. As evidenced by the smaller space for art, they LOADED those cards with stuff and the immersion suffered. We weren't sure if the frame was more focused than the art of the thing the spell was depicting.

  • @brningpyre

    @brningpyre

    6 жыл бұрын

    It was definitely the small art for me. Seeing the artwork previewed online, it was mind blowing and amazing. But when we saw it in the card frame, it was tiny, and surrounded by this ugly, messy, busy border. If it had just been your average, standard MtG art, I don't think the borders would have bothered me nearly as much. But because the art was so expansive and amazing, having it shrink was maddening.

  • @CupCakeArmy1
    @CupCakeArmy12 жыл бұрын

    Haven't played magic in 15 years. This really takes me back seeing all these old sets. Nostalgia overload.

  • @lalfredohorroe
    @lalfredohorroe5 жыл бұрын

    Dude your content is the best I found on youtube that's about mtg. Seriously a 1 hour long about card frame i wouldn't have bet on the fact that i would look at it without losing attention. WP

  • @redtxt9206
    @redtxt92064 жыл бұрын

    I remember being so confused when one of my friends pulled one of the fancy Amanket cards

  • @chrisgould101

    @chrisgould101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yugioh has entered the chat

  • @zacharysain8516
    @zacharysain85163 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who absolutely adores the amonket masterpieces?

  • @KarasuGamma

    @KarasuGamma

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Amonkhet Invocations will forever be my favorite frames in all of Magic.

  • @und3rt3h1nfluence
    @und3rt3h1nfluence6 жыл бұрын

    This was both amazing and informative. Loved the chill song in the background too. Great job.

  • @ColtGuthrie
    @ColtGuthrie6 жыл бұрын

    Sam, this is an amazing video. No wonder it took so long. Thank you for all that you do, and I wouldn’t be upset about more of these in depth videos in the future

  • @ashleymgabriel
    @ashleymgabriel6 жыл бұрын

    I’m wondering if you could answer a question for me. I would really like to know how long it takes to produce the videos on your channel.

  • @RhysticStudies

    @RhysticStudies

    6 жыл бұрын

    this one took about two months, from start to finish.

  • @Richard_Hu
    @Richard_Hu Жыл бұрын

    Promo Omnath would like a word

  • @timmyturner493
    @timmyturner4935 жыл бұрын

    This video and your video on the Black Lotus is what jump-started my interest in MtG and got me to start playing. The attention to detail, lore, and history of the game made me realize it was richer and deeper than what I initially had thought. And for some reason, your videos made Magic seem accessible to me! Just played in my first prerelease, Allegiance, two days ago! Thanks!

  • @SomersBugtopia
    @SomersBugtopia6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely genius video, well done. As somebody invested very heavily in design this stands heads and shoulders above everything I've seen on not only this topic but on topics of design in general. Thank you, honestly.

  • @thatpersonwhoexists4692
    @thatpersonwhoexists46926 жыл бұрын

    I have 1 word: Yes

  • @tuxedoninja2365
    @tuxedoninja23656 жыл бұрын

    I didn't realize how valuable the masterpieces were, I got an Armageddon awhile ago in a booster pack

  • @drakeconsumerofsoulsandche5761

    @drakeconsumerofsoulsandche5761

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tuxedo Ninja you should see the zendikar ones

  • @CanadianBaconPwnage

    @CanadianBaconPwnage

    6 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the Masterpiece you get. The only Masterpiece I've ever pulled was an Hour of Devastation 'Boil', and it's only worth around $18 (more than the regular Boil printing, sure, but not much for an 'ultra rare' card lol).

  • @patrickwolff6902

    @patrickwolff6902

    6 жыл бұрын

    I recently got the omniscience one and I love the art and change of tone. But personally I've always really wanted an expedition bc they art so nice looking

  • @sugmael
    @sugmael6 жыл бұрын

    good god I can't even imagine the hours that went into the research, scripting, and editing of this video. a damn fine piece, good job

  • @Phrito27
    @Phrito272 жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos but I always seem to find myself coming back to this piece in particular. Nothing quite like your work exists and it continues to blow me away even after many viewings. I can't wait to see what you accomplish with your PhD now completed!

  • @lucasbakeforero426
    @lucasbakeforero4266 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who likes the amonkhet masterpieces? Maybe is because I got a Force of Will in prerelease

  • @PalPlays

    @PalPlays

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lucas Bake Forero I've never pulled a Masterpiece before. :'[

  • @Welverin

    @Welverin

    6 жыл бұрын

    No, and there were people who expressed their appreciation right from the beginning, or at least a lack of hate. They're just so radically different they're hard to get behind, particularly with the readability issues.

  • @kilptavari8358

    @kilptavari8358

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think they look cool but it irritates me because they are such a cash grab

  • @kylelilley4814

    @kylelilley4814

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's a hell of a pull!

  • @harrison1735
    @harrison17356 жыл бұрын

    One thing worth mentioning is how the Innistrad transform cards' reverse side replicates some of the designs of the Planar Chaos Timeshifted cards: Darkened colors and white typeline text. Though they still use the standard textures. Just more visual clues that you're looking at the back side of a transform card rather than the normal face. Another thing is that the Future Sight card type symbols are still in use in both MTGO and Magic Arena to assist players sorting through their collections.

  • @AetherHub
    @AetherHub6 жыл бұрын

    Good work man. Love the passion you put in each video.

  • @denispellerin2815
    @denispellerin28156 жыл бұрын

    This is hands down the best MTG content I've watched in a while!!! Thanks Sam! You're the man!

  • @karfsma778
    @karfsma7786 жыл бұрын

    My opinion of the Invocations has improved GREATLY. It went from a 1 to a 5, helped in part by the fact that they look better in person than on-screen. Unfortunately, a 5 is still sub-standard. It's still not great. I love ALL of the other Masterpieces, and adored the Ixalan flip lands as soon as they were revealed though. For me, if a card doesn't have a minimum level of functionality, I am simply not interested. Possession for its own sake simply... doesn't make sense to me.

  • @patrickwolff6902

    @patrickwolff6902

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jackson Mccreery funny enough I feel the opposite but I completely understand where ur coming from

  • @NeonicTrinity
    @NeonicTrinity6 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God, I feel so much more inteligent after this

  • @denispellerin2815

    @denispellerin2815

    6 жыл бұрын

    William Carvalho right!

  • @Twitchmaster69
    @Twitchmaster695 жыл бұрын

    i recently started watching your vids and you seriously deserve more then 100k subs for the quality content you produce. plz keep making great content.

  • @dough4prez
    @dough4prez Жыл бұрын

    The best Magic content out there. Your work is absolutely fantastic!!

  • @TheProfessor529
    @TheProfessor5295 жыл бұрын

    Kind of stinks that they did ANOTHER major revision to the frame and text formatting within two months of this video's release.

  • @philithegamer8265

    @philithegamer8265

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh snap, it's Luke from Professor Layton. People remember that game?

  • @rosavanopheusden5211
    @rosavanopheusden52113 жыл бұрын

    I feel like the magic card frame has undergone as many changes in the last 25 months as it has in the last 25 years

  • @elesegerardo
    @elesegerardo6 жыл бұрын

    I’m at a loss for words. What an incredible case study. I applaud what you do.

  • @Justiferous
    @Justiferous6 жыл бұрын

    I knew when I started watching I'd be in for the long haul, and at no point did I look away. Amazing job Sam. I wish there were awards and recognition for content creation. If there was, this video would deserve several "Oscars." Bravo.

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