The Commander Social Contract | Learn These Unwritten Rules For Better Games | Magic: The Gathering

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  • @TolarianCommunityCollege
    @TolarianCommunityCollege Жыл бұрын

    A reminder that my Discord has a 100% free "Looking For Game" section, with games of everything from Commander to Modern (and even Pauper) firing off. So if you want to get some webcam Magic, just check out discord.gg/tolariancommunitycollege

  • @MainlyHuman

    @MainlyHuman

    Жыл бұрын

    Heyo, not sure where the right place is to make a suggestion but here goes: I'd like to submit for review 70mm business card boxes for mtg storage. They have a lot of flaws, can't fit double sleeved cards and often fall open, but they're transparent which makes them great for display and they're very very cheap. I use them for nearly all of my decks and highly recommend them for anyone on a budget.

  • @channeling764

    @channeling764

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Professor. I’m having a hard time in this store where playgroups really don’t know how disrupting it is to not have a proper board display. I’ve been playing since 2005 and I’m always looked as a douche for lecturing people how to play correctly or winning arguments of how rules actually work. For some people it’s impossible to stop thinking you’re attacking them.

  • @Wijjum

    @Wijjum

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it just paper/webcam magic? Or is there any mtgo players?

  • @diogenes42069

    @diogenes42069

    Жыл бұрын

    The way you're opening went was very poetic and I appreciate that as a writer

  • @yumo

    @yumo

    Жыл бұрын

  • @breeze7464
    @breeze7464 Жыл бұрын

    Helpful tip for token decks: if you use paper tokens and make a mass of a certain type, you only need two of those tokens. Have one upright and the other tapped behind that one. then use dice to represent the number of untapped and tapped tokens. Helps keep the board clear and concise.

  • @nymphrodellsalavin

    @nymphrodellsalavin

    Жыл бұрын

    I also use one to represent my summoning sick creature tokens

  • @breeze7464

    @breeze7464

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nymphrodellsalavin that's a good idea as well. I don't make tokens that have activated effects so I never came across that before lol

  • @peterrowley110

    @peterrowley110

    Жыл бұрын

    Just in case I feel 4 of each would be needed. If you attack out it can be useful to know how many are going at each player and which are held back/summoning sickness

  • @otacon444

    @otacon444

    Жыл бұрын

    I have 50 soldier tokens, I’m absolutely going to use them.

  • @breeze7464

    @breeze7464

    Жыл бұрын

    @@otacon444 I don't blame you. I have a sidisi deck where I have 20 different zombie tokens. I flex those everytime I play it lol

  • @TransformersBoss
    @TransformersBoss Жыл бұрын

    Opponent: “professor, who are you talking to? Why are you just looking off to the side of the table? Take your turn already! It’s been like 15 minutes!”

  • @flat3016
    @flat3016 Жыл бұрын

    Man it seems insane that you have to talk about hygienic habits but it's absolutely a problem and Im glad you put it in the video. I've stopped going to so many LCS because unfortunately people just smell awful and no one does anything about it.

  • @blundercrush

    @blundercrush

    Жыл бұрын

    for anyone running into this issue: a kind word to an owner will immediately let you know whether you want to go back. It will get fixed, or it won't and you'll know whether to return.

  • @strikefreedom-3992

    @strikefreedom-3992

    Жыл бұрын

    I stopped going to ALL game stores because of the hygiene issue. There have been people with extremely poor hygiene at EVERY single event I've EVER played cards at. I'm not talking about stress sweat smell after playing a bunch of grueling rounds of tough competition, that just happens to some people. But those people who walk in the door with poor hygiene disgust me. Few things smell as bad as a person who has terrible body odor because the don't wash. I'd rather never play cards again then have to tolerate another filthy person. 🤮

  • @ebolasoda

    @ebolasoda

    Жыл бұрын

    I've called out a fair share of "sweats" in my life If you have money for cards you have money for soap

  • @mumra0715

    @mumra0715

    Жыл бұрын

    It's really sad that this has to be addressed, but I am glad the Prof. added it in. Unfortunately it seems that it's all too common that at all LGS' there are a few of those people that always show up.

  • @pawels.5669

    @pawels.5669

    Жыл бұрын

    This sounds weird but the worst thing is after pandemic this can be an issue. And it's not just about habits, but also the fact that after the virus some people had their hormones flipped upside down and have smell issues they never had before.

  • @WolfLink64
    @WolfLink64 Жыл бұрын

    Learn these unwritten rules and watch your opponents continue to break them anyway.

  • @happybrain2674

    @happybrain2674

    Жыл бұрын

    but this time you hopefully saved the link and can show it ;)

  • @ericsalisbury3583

    @ericsalisbury3583

    Жыл бұрын

    They are no rules if they are not written.

  • @SniperGoldfish

    @SniperGoldfish

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @noelkoster1994

    @noelkoster1994

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericsalisbury3583 fine let's call them norms, it's not about semantics here now is it

  • @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    Жыл бұрын

    @@apophis456 they are not rules then as it is not fair to assume someone knows to not bring MLD or other cards that people hate

  • @AmarAsrrak
    @AmarAsrrak Жыл бұрын

    This sounds like now you have to design an official Tolarian Community College Playmat with all zones and trackers

  • @thatguyintherain3168

    @thatguyintherain3168

    Жыл бұрын

    I support that

  • @Chilledsky2
    @Chilledsky2 Жыл бұрын

    Moxfield is great for showing you what tokens your deck generates, I use it for all my commander decks so I don't have to take apart my deck to make swaps etc

  • @ericdevey7520

    @ericdevey7520

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a good start, but sometimes it's missing tokens. For example, blessed sanctuary creates Unicorn tokens, but since an official one was never printed, it doesn't show up in the tokens tab. But I've seen it where other cards don't have the tokens show up, even when there are official tokens.

  • @defiantparsnip

    @defiantparsnip

    Жыл бұрын

    Tappedout is also good for this.

  • @jianhaogao7608

    @jianhaogao7608

    Жыл бұрын

    Well of course it can’t show you not existing token

  • @FlowBerni

    @FlowBerni

    Жыл бұрын

    Archidekt has the same feature :)

  • @jinxed7915

    @jinxed7915

    Жыл бұрын

    Tappedout also has the same feature as well

  • @serazac25
    @serazac25 Жыл бұрын

    Will like to see a mat with all those zones representing the stack and what not. It would be perfect for spell table and not have to worry about post it notes.

  • @briancrook9055

    @briancrook9055

    Жыл бұрын

    there is one out there.My old LGS had it in their playmat collection.

  • @noahwarp9

    @noahwarp9

    Жыл бұрын

    You can make a custom Playmat with all the required zones quite easily. Inked Gaming will make pretty much anything for you, so long as you provide the image file. I encourage downloading a free image editing software like GIMP if you don't have image editing software already, and creating a playmat with the zones. For your convenience, Inked Gaming has a template you can download that has dimensions perfectly sized to print on a playmat.

  • @3nertia

    @3nertia

    Жыл бұрын

    Someone should design one and see about getting Inked Gaming or something to print it :D

  • @noahwarp9

    @noahwarp9

    Жыл бұрын

    @@3nertia You're just gonna have to DIY. It's easy, and you'd get to choose the artwork on the mat.

  • @3nertia

    @3nertia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@noahwarp9 If I could, I would :)

  • @darkenstranger
    @darkenstranger Жыл бұрын

    I've noticed actual tokens are important especially with something like my Krenko deck. Cause many times the new tokens can't attack, but the old ones can. So usually I'll have one token that represents goblins that can't attack and one for ones that can.

  • @jimmysmith2249

    @jimmysmith2249

    Жыл бұрын

    @@XCodes While it may be combersome, being able to make it rain treasure tokens is worth it.

  • @jimmysmith2249

    @jimmysmith2249

    Жыл бұрын

    And a counter for ones that attacked/are tapped. I use 3 of the dial counters they used to make to keep track of my little green children with my krenko deck. I usually get killed off first, too.

  • @TheTallestGnome
    @TheTallestGnome Жыл бұрын

    "be kind and wear deodorant" words to live by

  • @HidaMan
    @HidaMan Жыл бұрын

    I came just expecting an explanation of what to expect from the pre-game discussion/rule 0 type stuff since I know plenty of players still aren't onto that, was not ready for a whole lot of great out-of-actual-game advice. Wonderfully thorough as always, thank you Prof!

  • @eric4946

    @eric4946

    Жыл бұрын

    I think he does have a couple videos of that already although in podcast form

  • @jkatttt
    @jkatttt Жыл бұрын

    As a new commander player I loved this video. It really helps to know some expected etiquette during matches but also high lights the things I’ve found fun when playing commander. It does SUCK to lose but sometimes I’ve had fun watching a friends deck finally pop off and beat another friend who usually wins. I’ve tried to remind myself that this game is bigger than myself and that I am in it for the experience and the people I’ve met the last 4 months. When I appreciate those small things the wins just become something extra sweet rather than the whole pie.

  • @jolteon345

    @jolteon345

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you have that mindset. One thing that can help improve a sore loser mentality, if your friend group accepts it, is to play a casual game where you either pass the decks left/right or do a white elephant "draft" of the decks where you can't end up with your own. It can be a surprising amount of fun to not only play a deck you don't/barely know but also watch your deck pop off if you lose, so in a 4 player game you go from 25% chance at "winning" to 50% as you naturally want to see your child grow up and be great.

  • @notequalto5179
    @notequalto5179 Жыл бұрын

    Asking other players at the LGS for advice is super helpful. Many times when I've made new decks, I've been able to ask other players who have played similar themed decks about interaction advice and card upgrades.

  • @3nertia
    @3nertia Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love you asserting that "power levels" are essentially meaningless and that you outline ways to have a more productive discussion on the subject

  • @Loki-
    @Loki- Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Something I find difficult to approach because so many players have habits because they're normal human beings, but I have misophonia. Which means some sounds evoke an uncontrollable uncomfortable reaction. Mostly it's just card flicking, but sometimes it's mouth clicking or something similar. I didn't ask to have this reaction but I have it, and the people doing those things aren't being malevolent, so it's a difficult topic to broach because I don't want to sound controlling to have them change something they don't even know they do and I dont want to sound weird in general.

  • @Blakkichan151

    @Blakkichan151

    Жыл бұрын

    I also have misophonia so I totally get it. There are some earplugs out there that are specially made to filter out quieter sounds like mouth noises while still allowing you to hear voices, so maybe you could see if something like that will work? If you need to bring it up, you can try saying something like "I'm really sensitive to sounds" or "I'm really easily distracted by sounds, so I can't focus on the game if you're flicking cards" or similar. In my experience as long as you aren't aggressive or accusatory about it, most people will be chill.

  • @Loki-

    @Loki-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Blakkichan151 thank you! Great advice. I didn't know about the ear plugs.

  • @ehyoflake8315
    @ehyoflake8315 Жыл бұрын

    I have never once walked away from a table due to power levels or personality - I feel like among magic players this sort of thing can work itself out over time. I can't count the number of times I've walked away because the person sitting next to me smelled like a burning dumpster fire. I've left game nights at my LGS early because every open table had a stinker. Please shower.

  • @frosty980

    @frosty980

    Жыл бұрын

    And please people brush your teeth if you’re going to be sitting directly across from people at your LGS 🤢

  • @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frosty980 Actually the tongue is what gives the bad smell if you don't brush it not the teeth

  • @frosty980

    @frosty980

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena brush the tongue, use mouthwash or whatever. You know what I mean though

  • @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frosty980 Dude isn't that what i just said?

  • @frosty980

    @frosty980

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena yes, I don’t know why you felt the need to correct me

  • @benjaminhuber7923
    @benjaminhuber7923 Жыл бұрын

    This video is excellent. I'm trying to set up an MTG club for my students focused on commander and if it ends up happening I'll 100% be playing this video for them before at the start to set expectations for what the club should be about.

  • @aidanschauer1581
    @aidanschauer1581 Жыл бұрын

    🎉 so many thing to remind myself while simultaneously glad that this is just being put out there for all players. We put so much of ourselves into our decks, even if net decking, and put so much time into a game of commander. It can be difficult to remember to that it is a game to enjoy with others and that there are boundaries and norms that need to be followed so everyone has an equal opportunity to have fun. Always appreciate all your content.

  • @francesca3386
    @francesca3386 Жыл бұрын

    I feel called into question...I always forget my counters and tokens... >.> I love that the Prof is basically telling us to wash ourselves :D

  • @mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299

    @mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299

    Жыл бұрын

    You'd think you wouldn't have to remind people of personal hygiene but what the Prof mentions is TRUTH. I was playing a couple weeks ago at FNM and someone just absolutely reeked, LOL, like my buddy stopped playing for a minute and just stared around them like their nostrils just witnessed the apocalypse ;)

  • @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    @JohnnyYeTaecanUktena

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 Honestly people are really fucking stupid as you would think they would wash their hands and have good hygiene before the pandemic started as seriously it should ahve been common sense to do that before as people would get sick way less often if they did

  • @thomascanfield8368
    @thomascanfield8368 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Prof for another awesome video. Making the game we love as much fun as possible for everyone is such an important part of growing your playgroup.

  • @fevereddreams3805
    @fevereddreams3805 Жыл бұрын

    such a vastly important topic and a wonderful video. thank you for addressing these matters so thoroughly, explicitly, and eloquently.

  • @Panthersman52
    @Panthersman52 Жыл бұрын

    One thing I didn’t notice being talked about during the board phase is having clearly delineated areas for each permanent type. It can be confusing when someone puts their mana generating artifacts in with their lands

  • @Jambamjar

    @Jambamjar

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh i do that for my own benefit lol if i dont i forget about them

  • @jinxed7915

    @jinxed7915

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm fine with the mana rocks *around* the lands, but absolutely they do need to be separated to some degree, like by putting them a bit higher than the lands, and by grouping them together for clarity's sake

  • @houndoom73
    @houndoom73 Жыл бұрын

    The professor is always a class act

  • @TheDiscoveryCH
    @TheDiscoveryCH Жыл бұрын

    Very insightful Professor, and definitely a message that is worthwhile to be told every once in a while! Even already knowing this information, hearing it again is a good reminder to value/reflect on your interactions with others and respecting them.

  • @solusaldrain
    @solusaldrain Жыл бұрын

    This is precisely why I run my spot removal/boardwipe tribal. It keeps the whole table organized and the game running smoothly.

  • @cmlogan7094
    @cmlogan7094 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos, Prof. I've been playing since Mirage, but I took a long break (until a few years ago). Your videos have done much to maintain my interest in this game as well as make me a better player. I raise a glass to you, good sir!

  • @jimmysmith2249

    @jimmysmith2249

    Жыл бұрын

    Oof. That IS a long break. I jumped out after Chronicles and Iceage, and came back in at the Khans of Tarkir block. It is an unsettling feeling coming back to a game after so long; you go through an uncanny valley kinda thing, where it is so similar to what you know, but is just that little bit different due to how the game has changed in your absence. Good to have you back, dude.

  • @cmlogan7094

    @cmlogan7094

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jimmysmith2249 I should say, as I wasn't clear, I've been back for a few years now, but yeah a lot can change.

  • @redbirdriot
    @redbirdriot Жыл бұрын

    Wow, I really like the idea of specifically marking the zone, especially the spell being cast. Really good idea.

  • @caedmonbraun8713
    @caedmonbraun8713 Жыл бұрын

    this is probably my favorite video i've seen from you so far, thanks so much for all the information and advice. didn't even realize i needed it tbh

  • @javierlavanchy5316
    @javierlavanchy5316 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who's very recently getting into MTG in general, exclusively Commander, this helped me a lot. Thanks, professor. That said... "shower yourself"? Is there really people out there that don't do it? 😰

  • @FearOgre

    @FearOgre

    Жыл бұрын

    Well YuGiOh has a tournament rule about basic hygiene

  • @infinitokens6748
    @infinitokens6748 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the mention, and thank you for this great guide! Many players don't know that dice should be placed over the text on SpellTable so it can read the card. Whether or not players will follow all of this advice, they should at least be aware of it in order to decide if they agree or disagree.

  • @sniff3000
    @sniff3000 Жыл бұрын

    omg i loved this video! thanks prof! nice to see these unwritten rules actually explained thoroughly!

  • @wesleynicewanner5855
    @wesleynicewanner5855 Жыл бұрын

    Prof your videos are always awesome and I think this may be one of the best yet. Its so simply but so important in the process of making thw game what it is. Keep up the great work prof.

  • @Rebecajean
    @Rebecajean Жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing video! ❤ so thoughtful of how to make sure everyone has fun.

  • @abser703
    @abser703 Жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent video and I'll definitely be sharing it with some folks I just built decks for. Thanks prof! :)

  • @Cardboard_or_bust
    @Cardboard_or_bust Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. As a person who has struggled my whole life being a sore loser, these etiquette videos have really helped. My play group has seen an improvement, and they have voiced this improvement. So now I can proudly say that the ocean finally has more salt than I do. Thank you professor! ❤

  • @Dryblack1

    @Dryblack1

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, same. Here's to self-improvement.

  • @TerryTags
    @TerryTags Жыл бұрын

    WOW, the Professor is taking us to school! I might just use this video to teach my adult son how to interact with people in real life IN GENERAL, since most of this video is packed with transferrable information for socially awkward people of ANY genre, hobby, or setting. Thanks, Prof!

  • @jimmysmith2249

    @jimmysmith2249

    Жыл бұрын

    This info is much needed for some. Some of us had to go through blood, sweat, and tears to learn this stuff in life (literally). Hope someone can benefit from the fruits of my mistakes. Life is too short to only learn from one's own mistakes; learn from the mistakes of others.

  • @georgeneuman488
    @georgeneuman488 Жыл бұрын

    All of this advice is much appreciated, and very helpful to new players or people playing with strangers, and of course over Spelltable... That said I'm so glad I got a set group. We have a big unorganized stack of tokens anyone can grab from, we use whatever dice we got, there's no "Rule 0" conversations. Mana trackers, really!? We just play and have fun without having to worry over every little thing!

  • @wnightshade
    @wnightshade Жыл бұрын

    Prof, I have been loving your comedy videos, gameplay videos, and salty rants about WOTC. But, man, I forgot how good it is when you lay out important information with thought and clarity. This was brilliant, and I look forward to more.

  • @Flyboy245
    @Flyboy245 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Prof! Especially for all the clarifications. I hope everyone takes something from this, cause it seemed like there was something in there for everyone

  • @williamfarias7068
    @williamfarias7068 Жыл бұрын

    One thing I would add is if a new player is joining a play group, let the player play they're deck. I've seen far too often (and been a victim of myself) of a new player being ganged up on because the other players don't know about the new players deck. Let everyone have some fun and learn with the new players. You may get surprised.

  • @aquariusmontoya

    @aquariusmontoya

    Жыл бұрын

    that’s happened to me once or twice

  • @DeaconTaylor
    @DeaconTaylor Жыл бұрын

    i like that idea of setting a zone for the stack. i did make sure to go through my decks to look for token generators and gather the correct ones although some of them need updating

  • @chazzybrown54
    @chazzybrown54 Жыл бұрын

    Commander players " We want to play vintage casually." Me: That's stupid and impossible.... but I'll Play."

  • @Malachi57
    @Malachi57 Жыл бұрын

    As a very casual player, this was great. While there were plenty of things I knew of already or that seemed very common sense, there are a couple nuances of the commander style that I wasn't aware of. And having an idea of the social etiquette will hopefully keep me from getting into too much trouble with the more seasoned players of the format. Thanks!

  • @marcoaureliofernandezreyes1413
    @marcoaureliofernandezreyes1413 Жыл бұрын

    Love the detailed information you share. It applies for Yu-Gi-Oh! as well. Thank you, Professor.

  • @CrystalxKyuubi
    @CrystalxKyuubi Жыл бұрын

    This is so inclusive and helpful even for kids and people with learning disabilities! I didn't expect a video on the basics to go so above and beyond! This is truly a guide to access for everyone to play Magic: the Gathering. You're an inspiration to all competitive communities - not just Magic. If everyone followed this, it would be a lot easier for newcomers to be welcomed in.

  • @TheGamingHutt
    @TheGamingHutt Жыл бұрын

    Super great video Professor!!! Loved watching this one.

  • @gavinforbes5645
    @gavinforbes5645 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing video, so many delicate concepts described and explained thoughtfully and sensitively. Tokens are my personal bugbear - I make sure to have at least two of each type of token my deck produces (more in certain token-based decks) so that it’s clear what’s what, and when I see major content creators or people who’ve obviously spent time and effort building their decks slap down a few empty sleeves it really detracts from the experience.

  • @1KamaronConClase
    @1KamaronConClase Жыл бұрын

    A basic, concise, educated and superb video about the social aspect of Commander. Love it, this kind of content is very much always welcome, and the ideas for helping the readability of the board are super clever! Will apply most of those for sure!

  • @cax1175
    @cax1175 Жыл бұрын

    The social contract that my group agrees to, whether they want to or not, is having their permanents annihilated by my colorless deck.

  • @MrAskmannen

    @MrAskmannen

    Жыл бұрын

    Eldrazi gang

  • @WiseHodor

    @WiseHodor

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yea brother and their turns are getting fucked by Emrakul, then denied the extra turn by Ugin’s Nexus and, thanks to DMU, Gerrard’s Hourglass Pendant. Fun for everyone!

  • @tashannoc
    @tashannoc Жыл бұрын

    One thing I learned at PAX this year is that I have to temper my expectations of what's acceptable social interaction. I played with a number of people who were likely not neurotypical, and found it personally challenging, much to my surprise. It important to accept people for who they are and not impose our expectations of what's acceptable or normal. Feel free to add air quotes as you see fit

  • @joshrobinson2409
    @joshrobinson2409 Жыл бұрын

    Somebody thought it was excessive that I tutored twice in a turn, but I didnt care cause it was in my hand and it was the only thing I was able to do at the time, my deck is a combo deck but I dont really care about peoples feelings about playing it its like if you dont want me to combo then stop me in stead of complaining about my deck

  • @Superphilipp18
    @Superphilipp18 Жыл бұрын

    Just wanna tell you that is by far the most positive piece of media I have seen in a while. Going to my Commander Gathering now.

  • @prop-a-gent
    @prop-a-gent Жыл бұрын

    I'm very happy to have the unwritten rules, soft though they might be, said out loud for once. I especially like this particular take on the ever-evolving Rule-0, or pregame Conversation. With such a big playerbase, having everyone agree on what power levels actually mean is always going to be near impossible.. Not to mention how, by the nature of the game itself, inconsistency of power level is inherent to the game. Sometimes a 5 will get a lucky draw and play as a 9, sometimes a 9 will mull down to 4 and get screwed the rest of the game. The thing that really matters, is what the actual goal of the deck is, and how that will effect the course of the game. Got a deck that wants to play fast and has minimal late-game strats? Might not do well at a pillowfort table. Got a deck that coasts along until it hits some explosive turns in the mid-late game? Maybe don't bring it to the table that wants to combo off by turn five. Feeling a little burned out by your only deck getting hated out of the game because it always becomes the archenemy? Maybe borrow a deck for the night. Basically, enjoy riding the line between co-operation and competition. There would be no games to win, if not for the other players at the table after all.

  • @nauticoom
    @nauticoom Жыл бұрын

    Great tips, Professor! Thank you~

  • @krotchy6667
    @krotchy6667 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Prof!

  • @Thollux
    @Thollux Жыл бұрын

    I just got back into mtg/commander and I enjoy changing things up, so I'm glad my current pod doesn't mind me proxying.

  • @forbiddenaether1012
    @forbiddenaether1012 Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t even think about using dry erase to display power/toughness on spelltable for modified creatures. Great video, I see my dice aren’t the greatest for spelltable

  • @bobbiechristine
    @bobbiechristine Жыл бұрын

    That introduction was so beautiful my gosh

  • @threestaxx
    @threestaxx Жыл бұрын

    Professor! Niiice tie in this video, and the knot is on point

  • @navehcilvap
    @navehcilvap Жыл бұрын

    Being able to just chill is great. I will have this on in the background of my next play group. They will slowly learn how to play social commander (=

  • @dungeonrancher
    @dungeonrancher Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Solid advice here.

  • @WikiSnapper
    @WikiSnapper Жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite of your videos thus far.

  • @hiver285
    @hiver285 Жыл бұрын

    One of my personal board states is maintaining a D10 on my commander in the command zone to help maintain how many times I've played them. Then when cast, I'll tick it up and place next to my life counter. I also usually keep extra D10s when I play my Atraxa deck so everyone can maintain their poison count as the game goes.

  • @EasilySuede
    @EasilySuede Жыл бұрын

    In pregame, I like to tell what my deck DOES NOT do rather than what it DOES do (no tutors, nothing infinite, no hard locks, whatever the case may be).

  • @Relmer
    @Relmer Жыл бұрын

    Maybe, all along, the magic in the gathering was the players we met along the way.

  • @poeticserenade
    @poeticserenade Жыл бұрын

    I have no idea how to say this but it feels like this video was the point of your channel. It sums you and what you've been trying to do with people and the community for the past however many years.

  • @hootiemike3091
    @hootiemike3091 Жыл бұрын

    I find that when all 4 players are equally ripe smelling that's when the game truly gets good.

  • @jimmysmith2249

    @jimmysmith2249

    Жыл бұрын

    Ew.

  • @ricepresidents

    @ricepresidents

    Жыл бұрын

    🤤

  • @Cass99k
    @Cass99k Жыл бұрын

    thank you for this channel professor!

  • @hart7668
    @hart7668 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! You are the representation of the best parts of MtG

  • @thenightangel05
    @thenightangel05 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video and the topic. Especially the Wash yo self section....

  • @laelnoj
    @laelnoj Жыл бұрын

    Teach Prof! Quality advice good sir.

  • @brando5705
    @brando5705Ай бұрын

    This is my favorite mtg channel. That said, have you ever watched a fast food commercial? The professor and his friendly gameplay, I am happy for them, its like the perfect looking burger. The reality is when you open it up and go to your LGS its a mess. Half the people are salty. It's so bad now just simply playing one counterspell on someone all game can set them off and ruin your night. Like the professor, find people and make your own private group. It may take a few months of figuring out at the LGS but it is well worth it. More than half the games I've won have been not even enjoyable. My win rate is like 10 to 15%. I'm kind. I dont target players out. I play like the prof probably does in his videos. Trust me. Form that group ASAP. Goodluck. Have fun!

  • @captainron7120
    @captainron7120 Жыл бұрын

    Professor, it’s time to Kickstart “Commander Ready” playmats. I love your suggestions, thank you!

  • @jlllorada8447
    @jlllorada8447 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative and helpful. Thanks for the video Professor. :)

  • @oneofthosebeebles
    @oneofthosebeebles Жыл бұрын

    Great video prof 🙌

  • @user-et3xn2jm1u
    @user-et3xn2jm1u Жыл бұрын

    I dunno if that's a new lighting setup but it is very flattering! Also picked up some tips for when I get to play Commander next.

  • @vinterbjork4128
    @vinterbjork4128 Жыл бұрын

    I love multiplayer MtG, but I have only played a few games of Commander, I think mainly because of the social contract. I like the idéa of it, but in reality it feels more like: Will I be allowed to play tonight or do I have to sit out because the table doesn’t like my deck? Can I cast this card without getting kicked from the table? When am I allowed to cast this card, do I need to wait a few turns to keep it casual? Can I do an optimal attack, or is that trying to win to much? Nevermind, someone just comboed off turn 3 and won..

  • @FearOgre

    @FearOgre

    Жыл бұрын

    Commander had become more gatekeeping and toxic as time went on, its quite sad.

  • @coltonphillips7781

    @coltonphillips7781

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly! I'm loving commander and play with one group so we thankfully never have issues with how powerful our decks are to each other. But playing with strangers, there's never a consistency of whether my deck is too powerful or too weak, even within the same playgroup, even after explaining how my decks work beforehand and getting the OK. But I also find it weird still, because no one seems to care how powerful their decks are in plain Magic or them being overpowered. Sure, if you play the same decks over and over again that use a gimmick that kills everyone each time, people will put that card or deck away for a while, but not the restricteness demanded by Commander. It makes building decks feel fruitless and unenjoyable knowing my opponent is gonna insist I just borrow their extra deck for a night instead of letting me use the deck I stayed up working on all night. I make sure my cards are legal, and they're all cheap, so unless I'm playing with someone who's never played magic before, I must say in the most respectful way possible, simply git gud

  • @JonathanFisher1337
    @JonathanFisher1337 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video - thank you!

  • @kennethkim1221
    @kennethkim1221 Жыл бұрын

    Great watch!

  • @followVadda
    @followVadda Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @UVAFoozle
    @UVAFoozle Жыл бұрын

    The only thing with touching peoples cards: if you don’t wanna anyone touching your stuff at all, that needs to be part of the pre game discussion. Theft effects are as old as the game itself and if you refuse to allow them, thats fine, but at least give the rest of the table the opportunity to swap to a deck without them.

  • @3nertia

    @3nertia

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry but, "theft effects"?

  • @jcair4017

    @jcair4017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@3nertia gain control effects

  • @3nertia

    @3nertia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jcair4017 Thank you!

  • @Lumin0us7
    @Lumin0us7 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who as made the investment to start playing over spelltable this was very useful, thanks alot Prof ❤

  • @meangreen1911
    @meangreen1911 Жыл бұрын

    Exceptional content!

  • @MackRangerPower
    @MackRangerPower Жыл бұрын

    So glad I jumped into this game. I used to play yugioh and it’s become so disgustingly toxic. It’s so open and welcoming. Not to mention it evolves in a positive way. Thank you for being a beacon of light.

  • @gordon7700

    @gordon7700

    Жыл бұрын

    bro same XD ygo meta is just making negates its so boring nowadays. there's so much deck building in magic

  • @ObieNet04
    @ObieNet04 Жыл бұрын

    This video was definitely needed.

  • @BrittishAnger
    @BrittishAnger Жыл бұрын

    The Social Contract is proof that the format needs Sideboarding implementation to allow for adjustments against how the table is set....

  • @nuhuhnope7579

    @nuhuhnope7579

    Жыл бұрын

    I am 100% in favor of a 7 card sideboard. Have sideboarding happen after the commanders are revealed or gameplay discussion is had. You can even have a rule that makes the sideboard inaccessible to wish cards if wishboarding bothers you.

  • @ericsalisbury3583

    @ericsalisbury3583

    Жыл бұрын

    Except that's not how a side board is played or built. They are built to counter specific strategies. They would waste a lot of time between games and encourage arms races game to game.

  • @BrittishAnger

    @BrittishAnger

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericsalisbury3583 How things are used historically doesn't define how to use them moving forward... It *could* be a similar use for competitive games, or a way to address the pregame discussion... Both are valid depending on the group you play with.

  • @Blakkichan151

    @Blakkichan151

    Жыл бұрын

    I mean it's a casual format so you can already do that? Know which cards in your deck are the high-power ones or combo pieces and have a few extra cards in the deckbox to swap them out with if everyone else at the table is playing lower power decks. The only thing not having an official sideboard does for the format is prevent Wish cards from working but I doubt anyone would object to you switching out 5-10 cards between games.

  • @Prince_Smugarina

    @Prince_Smugarina

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericsalisbury3583 no, I definitely have a few hate cards as a pseudo sideboard. There are just certain cards that exist that just ain't kind to your deck, but if it's a stupidly.uncommom, rare situation, why waste a slot on the counter?

  • @NB_Medic
    @NB_Medic Жыл бұрын

    idk why but the way this was so well laid out about respect made a tear come to my eye. Iv been wanting to get int MTG but have been nervous, this was really helpful

  • @TheKilaby
    @TheKilaby Жыл бұрын

    in our playgroup the graveyard is always above or under the library and exiled cards are tapped underneath the graveyard to keep some space. If cards are being exiled under a card and have more conditions, for example "return if..." or "you can cast if..." the we either put them underneath the responsible card or in the middle of the table of from the playmat.

  • @unseeliedream42
    @unseeliedream42 Жыл бұрын

    ok. now I want a dry-erasable version of all these XD but thank you professor for mention personal space and health and safety, that is also why we love u

  • @JorgeLuisMarchenaDiaz
    @JorgeLuisMarchenaDiaz Жыл бұрын

    I love This kind of videos! Thanks prof for you content

  • @elijahmonroe1367
    @elijahmonroe1367 Жыл бұрын

    It's not magic night if someone doesn't cry. Threats of physical violence are common, and fun is had by none. Welcome to my magic group.

  • @armandmcconahy9786
    @armandmcconahy9786 Жыл бұрын

    Very well said Professor.

  • @spootyfly412
    @spootyfly412 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for providing the education on basic sociol skills everyone should have learned before touching a card.

  • @nestorvelazquez5092
    @nestorvelazquez5092 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve used some of these rules personally when I host or when I’m at a lgs and it has help tremendously! The lgs guys tent to remember me and my play group likes that I host more now and have asked that I do.

  • @aubertteo7005
    @aubertteo7005 Жыл бұрын

    Didn't think I'd learn that much things, thanks professor

  • @TolarianCommunityCollege

    @TolarianCommunityCollege

    Жыл бұрын

    So happy you found it useful!

  • @TheArcSet
    @TheArcSet Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this.

  • @sauron2221
    @sauron2221 Жыл бұрын

    It’s not enforced at 99% of tournaments or games but technically tracking floating mana with dice is expressly against the MTR at competitive or professional REL under “Player Communication”. And I know that at least 1 major EDH tournament organizer does enforce this rule

  • @FearOgre

    @FearOgre

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct, for competitive/ and professional REL. MTR 4.1

  • @xXilfinitoXx
    @xXilfinitoXx Жыл бұрын

    Nice video homie!

  • @scottnito2640
    @scottnito2640 Жыл бұрын

    Best way to start my morning at work 👍

  • @nathanielbellmore
    @nathanielbellmore Жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best worded guide to keeping commander games fun for everyone. Personally I like to let everyone decide on what we are playing. Usually it's Almost Anything Goes Commander (no budget limit, but banned cards are not allowed) but running precon only or budget decks (precons and decks under 150) are always fun too, because usually in anything goes everyone targets the strongest/most expensive deck first 🤣

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