Im a collector of giant spider. Only giant spider im missing is alpha. Got every different giant spider art in japanese and foil where possible. Japanese foil 7th edition is my rarest one I think.

@thisislesbomaya

6 жыл бұрын

wow thats impressive

@Lomgoose

6 жыл бұрын

I had no idea there were other giant spider collectors out there! This makes me so happy. I collect English only, but have every copy in regular and foil. Even got to meet Randy Gallegos this year and have him sign all the spiders with his art. He's a very nice fellow, if you can ever meet him, let him know there's more spider guys out there!

@Lomgoose

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Linnemann huge fan of your articles, wishing I would have commented on then now to show my support! Knowing you're in the spider clan and hold the holiest relic of them all just made my day!

@OukerTeams

6 жыл бұрын

Are you a "one of each" or " get as many as possible" kind of giant spider collector?

@Lomgoose

6 жыл бұрын

Lars S one of each, unless I open them, then I keep them squirreled away. So glad we have the opportunity to open more now!

Aww, you didn't talk about the best flavor text related to Giant Spider. From the M12 printing, attributed to Garruk: 'The wild is always changing, but it does have a few constants.'

@SJNaka101

4 жыл бұрын

Love those 4th wall breaking flavor texts. My favorite lightning bolt flavor text is the one that does the same

@BarginsGalore

4 жыл бұрын

SJNaka101 I love the Dominaria Sarra Angle

I could listen to you analyze what makes a rock a rock and I would be completely engrossed in what you were saying.

@KingBobXVI

6 жыл бұрын

If he does a serious geographical study of the art of lands in an hour long video like the card frames one, I'd be at the edge of my seat.

"It presents an opportunity to take a breather and notice something you may have previously overlooked" Combined with the video footage - pure genius :)

@theomarzona7421

6 жыл бұрын

That moment legitimately made me smile.

Spiders are such cool creatures. Terrifying too...but cool. And yeah, Animals As Leaders! Nice choice of band!

Shameless Self-Plug: Source for 8:03 is my channel. with that being said THANK YOU for the include keep up the great work

@RhysticStudies

6 жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe how well the footage worked for this video. I've got something coming in the mail for you as a thank you for being cool with me using the clip.

@Doctor_MTG

6 жыл бұрын

Rhystic Studies omg awesome I’ll be sure to open it on my channel!

Such a djentleman

@MostlyNotDps

6 жыл бұрын

Adolfo Cabrera Schmidt it upsets me how this was missed by so many. You get a like, good sir.

@MeieLiveHD

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there 😎

@EnmaMusicProduction

5 жыл бұрын

Rhystic studies is a fine Djentleman i see?

I was introduced to magic with my dads old box of cards and every time I sat down to look through those cards there was one that always stood out to me despite not even knowing the history of that card. It was Giant Spider, specifically the white bordered sixth edition. And still every time I look through those old and damaged cards that's the one that always sticks out to me. I sit and stare and it's artwork, fascinated by its beady, focused eyes. It's my favorite magic card for that reason, not just any giant spider, but specifically 6th edition Giant Spider.

Spiders have always been one of my favorite creature types in Magic, which is strange because anything insect-like in real life tends to gross me out (I have the same conundrum with Bug-type Pokemon. They're so cute!). Probably the most hilarious thing I have done with Spiders is made a modern mono-green Spider control deck that abused Swarmyard to control the board with Deathtouch Spiders. Actually beat my buddies more competitive modern deck too.

Yeah, new Rhystic video! I don't actually play magic but I like the art and I'm interested in the concepts and ideas. Love the biology by the way!

@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor

6 жыл бұрын

Same. You know a channel makes good content when you're not even associated with their particular product, but still like it anyway.

Me: "He must have some drop of quality, at one point in time, right?" *Headbangs to Animals as Leaders* Me: "guess that's not happening for any time soon."

Hooray, a new Rhystic Studies Video! Oh god it's about spiders. *shivers*

Why would you do this to me? I'm a HUGE arachnophobe but I love your videos

@RIPBOMBY

6 жыл бұрын

SAME!! had to cover the screen half the time

@Adam-cq2yo

6 жыл бұрын

The worst parts for me were when the spiders grabbed prey.

@rodrigoramos2583

6 жыл бұрын

SAME!! i didnt cover the screen,coz i thought it would fucking bite my hand

@cutecommie

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you even admit your arachnophobia. Most arachnophobes would say "I have nothing against spiders but I wouldn't want my child to be one."

@azuriel9292

4 жыл бұрын

A HUGE spider for a HUGE arachnophobe.

You always have the most creative and captivating ideas for content! You're a treasure.

In Australia we call the little spiny orb weaver guy a Christmas spider. Because they come out around Christmas and string themselves across bush trails like Christmas baubles. They are soooooo cuwte. That is all. 😊

Just finished watching another one of these, and tbh, your content has become hands down, by far, my favorite type of MTG content out there. It`s just so well researched and studied, without being pretentious, pedantic or condescending. It's a careful balance that i think you just hit so well. Everything from your narrative to the amazing edition and funny inserts really makes these amazing. Thanks for the effort you clearly put into these. If i could i would be a patreon, and as soon as i can, i will.

"bob your head along" literally plays AAL

@butHomeisNowhere___

3 жыл бұрын

nod your head in 7/8

Your videos breathe life into my love for magic every time

Your metal head-bob was hilarious. Loved this video.

AWESOME video! A year ago I sought out every version of Giant Spider I could find, on account of G.S. winning the Core Set Survivor competition back in the day. To see the original Alpha art hanging on Mike's wall is AMAZING!!! So glad to hear the Big Arachnid found a beautiful home to "hang out" in! :)

Beautiful video as always. Every time you upload it's worth the wait. 15/10

I’m so glad Giant Spider got a video. It’s been one of my favorite cards ever since starting Magic. The card has so much nostalgia for me.

You could say the spider loves the "joy of motion"

I love watching your videos so much because they make me appreciate the cards so so much more! Thanks Sam. Excellent video as always.

That was a really interesting and unique video idea, executed very well. Also I was not expecting that ending! Love that band and couldn't help but groove along.

Ah Rhystic, I always love seeing a new video from you. Keep up the awesome work :)

You are the best mtg content creator! It amazes me how much homework you do for every video.

Commenting on an old video. Stumbled on your channel recently, and as a long time player, your content is appreciated and more relevant than most. Thanks!

Amazing video as always, Sam. Thanks for the effort

Your videos are amazing. I find myself watching your videos on repeat. I've watched the video on frames at least 4 times. Keep producing high quality content!

Really dope run-down. That quote at the end there was awesome. And the music suggestion. Thanks m8.

Your work is amazing man! SerIously impressive. Thank you for all you do man.

I've discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and started a deep binge since the the PrePreRelease video of GNR. If I could double sub for this inclusion of Animals as Leaders I would. This band is amazing on so many levels, on record or live. Keep up the amazing work ! Looking forward to new videos :)

Dude your videos are just SO great, You remind me of other channels that dont post to often, but when they do you know the video is going to be of the highest quality.

I was so excited to see this up, thanks so much for the cool vids!

Your videos make me so happy and this one is on my birthday! a true treat XD keep it up man

I absolutely love these single card case studies! Appreciate how you talk about how the reach ability comes from the webs rather than the spider's size. The flavor text on Sporecap Spider is what made me first make that connection.

Man, the production value of your case studies added with ur mastery of discussing the game never ceases to impress. Keep up the awesome work

I get so pumped whenever I see a rhystic studies vid is out

Always happy to have you on my feed, this is quality and soothing voice like yours always is pleasant! :)

The animals as leaders section at the end is what got me

became my fave MTG channel with the AAL reference at the end

Love your video's just started playing last year but your unique videos are a treat when they come out

That trap door spider is like a demon from hell

I love all your videos man! Thank you so much for giving such importance to the little things of the game that we love!!

Woah I just realized this was uploaded on my birthday huh. I don't even play magic but it's super cool to hear about it and learn about this stuff, and the way you make your videos is super interesting

I saw your black lotus video and instantly subscribed. Great videos

Nice video as usual Sam, uplifts my mood whenever you upload.

Ohmygod you actually have a well made description that is easy to use on the watcher end. Very nice work man.

Giant enemy spider! * beatboxes *

There's a quote from the Magic games that I'll never forget: "...but you have a Giant Spider."

@varsoonhks3211

2 жыл бұрын

For context, one of the Duels games had a voiced tutorial section. In a moment that was teaching about keyword abilities, you're given the example of a Flying creature able to evade your blockers. On the next turn, however, you're able to play Giant Spider and use its Reach ability to block. There was a very unnecessary yet cute inflection put onto the sentence that went something along the lines of "Normally, you would not be able to block this flying creature... ...but you have a Giant Spider." And since then it's actually stuck with me as something of an inside joke. When friends will posit any sort of sentence with the same construction like "Yeah normally I wouldn't buy something like that" or "I usually can't get away with this" then I'll interrupt them with an equally slick, "--but you have a Giant Spider." Of course, any time I'm able to block a flyer in Magic with a Reach creature, the line comes to mind as well, and even internally I find myself returning to it.

I managed to get here before HD was available. Always a good feeling.

I get so happy when i see a new video from you

Beautiful video Sam. I really appreciate your video ethic of quality over quantity (Something very rare these days). And overall very thoughtful commentary. I can always stay up 11 more minutes to watch one of your videos.

I gotta start using that expression. “Watching the spider’s web.”

Love the vids, man. Keep it up.

Love the vid Keep it up Sam!

As someone who remembers both prints of this card and always loved big green, I saw this card a lot. It’s really cool someone else had the same experience with such an awesome card

Great piece as always! Big fan!

You're the only youtuber who could make me sit through a video about spiders.

Never clicked faster. Great video.

That head bob. Love the video. You are one of my favourite youtube channels.

Been following this channel religiously for a long time but an Animal's as Leaders song was a lovely cherry on top for a change. Keep up the good work Sam. ✌

Another fantastic study of another iconic magic card. I love this series and follow along with every episode and every tangent (wish I hadn't watched the wolf spider being smacked though = real nightmare material), you create such amazing content and this is just my little bit of praise to you, as I unfortunately don't have a great income to be supporting patreons at this time. Keep up the amazing work though and I look forward to the next one. P.S: Loved the grooving out clip *double thumbs up*

You have beautiful editing skill Sam i appreciate your hard work.

I really enjoy these videos, please keep up the good work.

Thanks so much for this video! Giant spider is, and always has been my favorite card!

Glad to see a new vid!

Trap door spider is my favorite spider it just puts a smile on my face

I love your video essays.

Your videos are works of art

Great video! I'm happy you researched actual spiders to compare the art with. My background is in biology and I've been learning about animals my entire life and frequently recognize the subjects used by artists for inspiration.

Get a discord. I don’t even play magic but I watch your videos and so love them. The vicarious wisdom is priceless.

I´ve always loved spiders. When other kids introduced me to Magic, brand new Silklash Spider was one of the deciding factors for me to start cracking packs. Thanks you Sam (as always). Keep it up.

my most favorite deck i own is a spider deck gifted to me by my sister when I was around 8. I still play with it and look forward to whenever new spider cards come out :)

Magic needs more videos like this!

I love core sets mostly because we are not in a world engineered and created by Magic, rather we get the opportunity to create our own world with setpieces like Angels, Spiders, Goblins, and any sort of magical entity we desire. These core sets are like a blank D&D character sheet, a foundation to which we develope our world of Magic around us. I started playing when Magic Origins and I loved casting giant fireballs and summoning enormous creatures. I didn't need to know we were on some plane or whatever, I just wanted to feel like a wizard exploring a new world and that's what I beleive core sets do best.

I don't even play magic but i still love to see you upload new videos *-*

Awesome vid, well done!

Damn that hard core face tho. Who bets it'll be a meme some where!

Great video. Such presentation and attention to detail

Loved the video! Giant Spider was my first MTG deck. When I was in grade school, I bought the 9th Edition "Custom Creatures" mono-green theme deck, and combined it with black cards from my first few booster packs. My deck's main "Combos" were enchanting Giant Spider with web, or sacrificing lands with Arcane Spyglass and returning them with Groundkeeper to draw cards. I still have a soft spot for the Randy Gallagos art.

Man i just started watching this channel and you played AAL that's enough for a sub by itself!

AAL was the last thing I expected at the end of a Rhystic Studies video - a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

I knew I loved giant spider for a reason. Also sam I love your videos such high quality and always great topics

You turned one of the simplest MTG cards into a beautiful metaphor and now I'm going to smile every time I open this little guy in the future

Good stuff as always!

I was unaware that Giant Spider made its way into M19 since I hadn't fully paid attention to it. Core Sets gotta have our big bud in there, there's pretty much no better common creature to teach players how to play defensively effectively.

Those faces you made! LOL! Rock on, man!

Do you know how *fucking* excited I get when you upload?

I'm playing MtG for 20 years, now. Every time, when I open boosters and pick a spider, I'm really excited. I thinking every time to create a spider-tribe-deck. 1-2 minutes later I forget it. Spiders are so often in basic or core sets. My most favorites are from the older sets between 1994-2002. I hope to see a tribe deck of spiders one day in standard.

I wasn't expecting AaL at the end of the video but I'm pleasantly surprised.

Yes! Another Rhystic Studies video!

I love your videos. I don't play MTG that much anymore, but I love the game and I still enjoy building decks.

Love the research! Great video!

Dude Animals as leaders is one of my favorites

“Reach”. No Sam. No. Sam. Y u do dis.

Dang dude, This channel is amazing!

I wish I could like this video a thousand times just for the fact that you included some AAL in the outro. Two Tosin Abasi thumbs up

dude, your videos remind me of a youtuber named austinmcconnell, your video styles are super similar, and you both tell your tales in rythm with the beats in the background. great stuff!