This thread is for the discussion of my latest article, The Magic Sock: Dissension Prerelease. We would be grateful if you would let us know what you think, but please keep your comments on topic.
i can't watch :(. my media player says the system cannot locate the resources specfied. then when i go to details this is what it says The path to the file is not correct
Windows Media Player cannot find the file. The server name, shared directory name, or file name may be incorrect.
Check the file name and path for misspellings or discrepancies. If this message persists, contact the content provider for the correct location of the file you want to play. Error ID = 0x800C0005, Remedy ID = 0x00000000
is it jus me thats having this problem or any1 else?
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I would suggest that you download the .m4v file and then play it in Quicktime. You might also wish to download the Divx version, but be sure that you have a Divx codec on your system (see the instructions in the episode on where to get the Divx codec or player of that codec).
Your card evaluation seems really off to me. Despite this, I really enjoyed the episode. Definitely the strongest so far.
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A comprehensive card pool included within the article text would be preferrable. It would make evaluating the overall performance more interactive, intuitive and informative.
With so many other authors writing up Dissension articles, I didn't want to step on anyone's toes. The Dissension episode went up Saturday night, only a few hours after the pre-release (MTGSalvation needed time to review it and chose to put it up late last night).
Typically, I add card lists and such, but I wanted to give my quick and simple impression of the "wow" factor of having been to a pre-release and as to what I actually saw played--within a 12 minute timeframe.
For future episodes, I intend to continue listing decks or card lists.
I also forgot to say... The pre-release was SOOOO much better without a spoiler out a month ahead of time! I hope the full spoiler hits this late for every set from now on.
I also forgot to say... The pre-release was SOOOO much better without a spoiler out a month ahead of time! I hope the full spoiler hits this late for every set from now on.
I agree. I hadn't seen every card in the set, so when I opened packs, I was surprised. Furthermore, the surprise was mostly pleasant; the new cards were mostly cool, and definitely challenged me in my deckbuilding endeavours. I don't think I've ever had such a huge pool of playable cards. It also cut down on kids that were moaning and groaning about cards, or who had obviously mocked up and played with the cards ahead of time. The prerelease was very fair and very fun, I felt.
I definitely have to question Mohan's approach and execution towards card evaluation and deck construction. I'm a huge fan of Limited formats, and I've disagreed with Mohan in both of the articles pertaining to Sealed Deck. I wanted a complete cardlist to really get the discussion going, but I gather from Mohan's prior post that such an event is unlikely to happen.
My comment might be a bit cynical, but how was this prerelease any different than the others? A full spoiler was available well enough in advance before the start of the prerelease. Case in point: I had skimmed through the list and new of the major bombs in the set, but I was listening in on the conversation at my table and people there had either memorized the entire set and were discussing what card they thought was better over another. One guy even pulled out the list and started sharing it with the rest of us. No one at my table seemed upset that the cards were being talked about before we opened packs.
Granted that some people like to be surprised, but there's a majority of people in my flight who had already classified all the cards, new how to say them correctly, and what they were looking forward to play before we even opened the packs.
I was a bit surprised by seeing how many people knew about all the cards in advance.
How many people were in attendance at my prerelease? There were approximately 350 people. As usual: I saw three women there playing. Two other young girls were boyfriends to two guys who were playing. Essentially, the same old crowd as I usually see.
Again, I've been a bit bitter about this in the past (this is what inspired me to start writing Magic articles in the first place): My comment to the Magic community as a whole is to get our heads out of the hole in the ground and convince new players to join the game. We're so concerned about "card lists," "decks," and the nuances of Magic that we fail to see the bigger picture. This is my opinion and you can disagree if you like, but it would be nice to see players bring new blood into the game: Women, other friends, and the like. I believe that the game needs new inspirations and that means new players.
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The path to the file is not correct
Windows Media Player cannot find the file. The server name, shared directory name, or file name may be incorrect.
Check the file name and path for misspellings or discrepancies. If this message persists, contact the content provider for the correct location of the file you want to play.
Error ID = 0x800C0005, Remedy ID = 0x00000000
is it jus me thats having this problem or any1 else?
how do u make 5 pounds of fat look good?
put a nipple on it
whats 2 inches wide, 6 inches long and drives
women wild? money
GGUURRRBRRRUUGG
I would suggest that you download the .m4v file and then play it in Quicktime. You might also wish to download the Divx version, but be sure that you have a Divx codec on your system (see the instructions in the episode on where to get the Divx codec or player of that codec).
www.CinderGirl.com
(I'm on on this site much anymore. If you want to get in touch it's probably best to email me: dom@heffalumps.org)
Forum Awards: Best Writer 2005, Best Limited Strategist 2005-2012
5CB PotM - June 2005, November 2005, February 2006, April 2008, May 2008, Feb 2009
MTGSalvation Articles: 1-20, plus guest appearance on MTGCast #86!
<Limited Clan>
Typically, I add card lists and such, but I wanted to give my quick and simple impression of the "wow" factor of having been to a pre-release and as to what I actually saw played--within a 12 minute timeframe.
For future episodes, I intend to continue listing decks or card lists.
www.CinderGirl.com
I agree. I hadn't seen every card in the set, so when I opened packs, I was surprised. Furthermore, the surprise was mostly pleasant; the new cards were mostly cool, and definitely challenged me in my deckbuilding endeavours. I don't think I've ever had such a huge pool of playable cards. It also cut down on kids that were moaning and groaning about cards, or who had obviously mocked up and played with the cards ahead of time. The prerelease was very fair and very fun, I felt.
I definitely have to question Mohan's approach and execution towards card evaluation and deck construction. I'm a huge fan of Limited formats, and I've disagreed with Mohan in both of the articles pertaining to Sealed Deck. I wanted a complete cardlist to really get the discussion going, but I gather from Mohan's prior post that such an event is unlikely to happen.
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Granted that some people like to be surprised, but there's a majority of people in my flight who had already classified all the cards, new how to say them correctly, and what they were looking forward to play before we even opened the packs.
I was a bit surprised by seeing how many people knew about all the cards in advance.
How many people were in attendance at my prerelease? There were approximately 350 people. As usual: I saw three women there playing. Two other young girls were boyfriends to two guys who were playing. Essentially, the same old crowd as I usually see.
Again, I've been a bit bitter about this in the past (this is what inspired me to start writing Magic articles in the first place): My comment to the Magic community as a whole is to get our heads out of the hole in the ground and convince new players to join the game. We're so concerned about "card lists," "decks," and the nuances of Magic that we fail to see the bigger picture. This is my opinion and you can disagree if you like, but it would be nice to see players bring new blood into the game: Women, other friends, and the like. I believe that the game needs new inspirations and that means new players.
www.CinderGirl.com